1/24/2021 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
The Deity of the Son
He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Hebrews 1:3, ESV
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Reflecting on Roe v Wade
Two days ago, on Friday, marked the 48th anniversary of Roe v Wade legalizing abortion in the United States. Since then over 61 million babies have been aborted in our country. To put this in perspective, on 9/11 3,000 Americans lost their lives. In the 48 years since Roe v Wade there has been a 9/11 every day in our nation with the number of abortions performed. What were these children to be? How many scholars, doctors, scientists, authors, musicians, preachers, elders, and leaders were systematically snuffed out? God will not hold our nation innocent of all this innocent bloodshed!
We believe in the sanctity of human life and what is in the unborn in the womb are human babies, not a fetus or blob of tissue or whatever. We believe this because Scripture teaches that humans are created
in the image of God (Genesis 1.26-27). This would include the human babies in utero. In addition, Scripture says, “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward” (Psalm
127:3, ESV). The divine perspective on children, both born and unborn, is that they are a “heritage” (or
“gift”) and a “reward.” Children are valuable to God. So we believe in the sanctity of unborn human babies. The termination of a pregnancy resulting in the death of the unborn baby is sin.
We renounce abortion as sin. At the same time, while abortion is sin, it is not an unpardonable sin. If you, reader, have had an abortion or were complicit in an abortion, we affirm that there is hope in Christ. You
will find in Christ a willing, merciful Savior able to remove the guilt of your sin. In addition, as Christians
we need to speak against and discourage the taking of human life through abortion. We ought to champion and affirm adoption, supporting those parents and families who welcome, receive, and raise as their own non-biological children.
~Nick Perez
Opportunity to Make a Difference
We are in need of men’s pants (jeans preferred) in our Clothes Closet – sizes 32” to 38”. If you don’t have men’s pants, but would still like to donate, pants may be purchased at thrift stores. You can also donate funds earmarked for the Clothes Closet and someone will do the shopping for you. Donations may be dropped off at the church building Monday – Friday, 9 am – 3 pm.
Online Resources
Fairmont Park Church of Christ (Midland, TX)
Live Streaming & Recorded Sermons & Bible Classes
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Website: https://www.fmpchurch.com/
App: (Apple & Android) Fairmont Park Church of Christ
*Children’s resources now available
The Christian Chronicle
The Christian Chronicle has compiled a list of Churches of
Christ nationwide offer live streaming services.
https://christianchronicle.org/churches-of-christ-offeringlivestream-worship/
“Let the Bible Speak” – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/LetTheBibleSpeak
Coronavirus Response
- We are complying with state and county guidelines
- Sunday morning worship is now open, and still online
- Sunday Bible classes canceled until further notice
- Junior Worship canceled until further notice
- Wednesday Bible classes canceled until further notice
- Potlucks canceled until further notice
- Food Pantry by appointment only
- Travelers Motel – food service only
- Shower Shuttle canceled until further notice
- Recommendations – Those who are over 60 or have underlying health conditions are encouraged to stay home.
- Guidelines – If you are sick, stay home. Wash your hands. Cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow.
Contact Info for our Shut-Ins
- Jewel Cherry, 2117 Bridgewood Way, Modesto, CA 95355
- Nadine Greff, Vintage Faire, 3620 Dale Rd, Rm. 25, Modesto, CA 95356
- Betty McGoldrick, 13754 Jasper St., Lathrop, CA 95330
- Russ Ortloff, 511 East D Street, Oakdale, CA 95361
- Evelyn Wood, Bethel Assisted Living, 2345 Scenic Ave., Apt. 323, Modesto 95355
***Please submit additions, corrections & updates to the office.
NOTE: Our Shut-ins are not allowed visitors at this time. Please take the time to send them a card or note of encouragement if you can.
Mourning the loss of loved ones
Eddie Vargas – cousin Vance
Anna (Serrano) Vargas – stepmom Liz
Recovering from Surgery
Pam Vanderford – daughter Tammy
COVID-19
Melissa Shook – coworker & coworker’s parents Ramon & Sharon Garcia
Yuri Gomez – Ireri & Enya hospitalized
Charles Cook
John Ford – 30+ employees at City of Modesto
Transportation bus company, including one fatality
Jim & Cathy Dixon
Mike Ruskamp – Graham & Brianna Clifford and Alec Hobbs
Battling Cancer
Brenda Smith – friend Judy has stage 4 cancer
Monte & Sharon Corley – daughter-in-law Mandy starting chemo, upcoming surgery
Cathy Dixon – sister-in-law Nancy
Lyn Brocco – lung cancer
Jacqui Coulter – father, Gene Fisher diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer
Patton Family – assistant high school basketball coach Leo Griggs
Mason – teenager in Ripon
Sheila Walls
Grace Whited – 6 year-old at Murphys Church of Christ
Dee Rambo
Other Requests
Bob Hinton – biopsy results showed NO evidence of cancer
Julie Vergara – grandson Bryce having another bone scan earlier than planned, swollen lymph nodes
Leslie Wilde – having biopsy & tests
Julie Payne – mom Sharon possibly in her last days
Paula Meler – diabetes out of control
Melissa Shook – depression
Eddie Vargas – nephew Noah deployed for 3 yrs to Japan; Dora under Hospice care; Vicki’s sister-in-law is a front line worker & pregnant
Nick Perez – grandmother Ruth Lehnick has congestive heart failure
Helen Potterf – Hospice care
Tonya Barnard – waiting for surgery to be scheduled
Kari Laguna – leg not healing correctly
Leadership / Essential Workers / Unemployed
