The Ministry of Christ
On the morning of Coy Thomas’ ordination and the launch of his formal ministry, Elder Dan Hall reflects on the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. The gospel of Luke (4:18-19) reveals that our Lord read to a Jewish congregation from Isaiah 61 to explain why He was speaking publicly: “he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord.” Elder Hall explores each aspect of this charge and shows how Christ fulfilled it during the three years He taught and preached before His work was done.
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Salvations by Grace
On the morning of his ordination day, Coy Thomas preached a sermon that gave assurance to all in attendance that he is indeed “apt to teach,” as the scriptures require. This lesson is a survey of scriptures from both old and new testaments touching on the theme of salvation. Elder Thomas shows us that salvation is not a singular concept in God’s word. With authority and passion, he distinguishes between several salvations taught in scripture, including the eternal salvation wrought by Christ; the specific, momentary salvation of God’s providential involvement in the lives of His children; and the salvation brought about by our own obedience.
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Sat Jan 10: Ordination of Coy Thomas
Join us at Bethany on Saturday, January 10 as the church ordains Brother Coy Thomas as a minister of the gospel. We expect good visitation from area ministers and from those at a distance. The day will begin at 10:30 with a special morning service at which Brother Coy and an invited minister will preach. We will serve lunch after the morning service. The ordination will begin at 2:00.
2/9/08: Ordination Service of Elder Will Martin
We previously shared the sermon preached by Brother Will Martin on the morning of his ordination. Now we have made available a condensed form of the entire ordination service, both morning and afternoon services.
- Track 1: The Church That Christ Established by Brother Will Martin
- Track 2: The Forming of the Presbytery
- Track 3: The Questioning of the Congregation by Elder Joe Hildreth
- Track 4: The Questioning of the Candidate by Elder John Melvin
- Track 5: The Ordination Charge: Chosen to Be A Soldier by Elder Lonnie Mozingo, Jr.
Feb 9: Ordination of Brother Will Martin to the office of Elder
On Saturday, February 9, 2008, Bethany will host a presbytery of local ministry to ordain Brother Will Martin to the office of Elder. Services will begin with singing at 10:30 Saturday morning, with preaching by Brother Martin to follow. Join us for lunch at noon. The ordination service will begin after lunch. We invite all ordained ministers and deacons from our sister churches to take part in the presbytery.
Brother Martin has accepted the call of Macedonia Church in Cartersville, Georgia, and has already begun serving them as a pastor. Please join the congregations of Bethany and Macedonia on this joyous occasion.