The Hillsboro Christian

Volume 64 - JANUARY 2024

THE HILLSBORO CHRISTIAN

“The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who testified to everything he saw – that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.” (Revelation 1:1-3)

The apostle Paul in his second letter to Timothy, tells us that “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (II Timothy 3:16). In his farewell address to the Ephesian elders, Paul reminded these believers of his call to proclaim to them “the whole will of God” (Acts 20:27). The book of Revelation is most certainly part of the whole will of God. It has been given to us through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and is useful to us as believers.

So why do we go out of our way to avoid it? One reason we avoid it is because it is not an easy book to understand. Martin Luther believed that this book ought to be kicked out of the Bible because it doesn’t reveal anything. John Calvin wrote commentaries for 65 of the 66 books of the Bible, with the exception being the book of Revelation. But just because something is not easy to understand doesn’t mean that it isn’t important. Another reason we avoid it is because it has been so abused. There is no other book of the Bible that has sparked more obsession and strange teaching than this book.

The very first verses of Revelation guarantee a blessing to those who read it, hear it, and take it to heart. So, as we begin 2024, we are going to take a journey together through this book in a series entitled REVELATION OF HOPE. The goal of this series is to be assured that our hope is in Jesus Christ, who is alive and victorious: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades” (Revelation 1:18). And all of God’s people said, “Amen!”

Also, starting this new year, we will be providing a weekly bulletin that will include announcements as well as a place to take notes during the sermon. Each week, there will be a daily reading plan that corresponds with the sermon and Through the Word content. Our prayer is that our knowledge of God’s Word will deepen our relationships with Christ and one another.

Another announcement that we want you to be aware of regards our newsletter The Hillsboro Christian. Starting in 2024, our newsletter will be in condensed form. However, it will continue to provide upcoming announcements for the entire month as well as the prayer list.

God bless you all!

In Christian love, Brad

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST Brooke Conley and Veronica Abbot were baptized into Christ on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Brooke Conley

Veronica Abbott

If you would like to participate in the Family Dedication Sunday, January 21, 2024, please call the church office (937-393-1752) as soon as possible. We will need pertinent information from you.

This is for any family that has had a baby within the past year.

Sunday, January 21, 2024

Prayer Requests: Health: Barbara Ashley, Jerry Avedisian, Chuck Chaney, Bill Clouse, Evelyn Kisling, Wava Labig, Sidney Lanford, Ohio Mission Bible Training Center (OMBTC), Janet Pence, Shalom Orphan, Linda Smith, Don Watson, Wayne Wiedenbein, Jim Williams - Shut Ins: Ruth Adams, Kim Adams, Jewel Calmes, Eloise Ludwick, John Porter, Carol Setty, Sharon Webb - Cancer: Jeffrey Aurigema, Jeff Beam, Rob Butler, Vicki Butler, Kari Crafton, Judy Roush, Mark Sears - Family Loss: - Missions: The Brittons, the Millers, the Newmans - HCC Leadership: Steve Allen, Brad Clouse, Roger Epley, Dan Fauber, Jeff Griffith, Micah Herrick, Mike Labig, Richard VanZant - Military: Tyler Amos, Ryan Burns, Mark Conover, Thadeus Conover, Corey Hughes, Phillip Mycroft

Upcoming Events 01-07-24 Today, our Ministry Team Leaders will meet right after the 2nd service in the Old Fellowship Hall. This meeting is for every leader of any of our ministries here at Hillsboro Church of Christ. Lunch will be provided and we try to be done before 1:30.

Also, our AIM Ministry (archery program) begins this evening. This will be a six week program for the Middle School kids. They will meet in the Connection Café from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This ministry provides instruction and practice in archery, and a small devotion. Middle Schoolers, if you have ever wanted to learn archery, now would be a great time!

01-10-24 Back Pack Club returns from Christmas break.

Average attendance for the month of December was 348 Average weekly giving for the month of December was $21,957.00 Our weekly need is: $11,229.13

01-21-24 Sanctity of Life/Family Dedication Sunday.

01-25-24 Mom connect will be in the connection Café at 5:30 p.m.

01-28-24 T.H.E.O. Ministry will meet right after 2nd service.

AREA 937 IS COLLECTING CEREAL FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY

02-01-24 Faith in Action ministry will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Connection Café.

155 W. Walnut St.—Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 - (937) 393-1752 - hillsborochurch.net

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