EAST TAMPA CHRISTIAN CHURCH
7824 S. 24th Ave., Tampa, Fla. 33619 / (813) 626-2507
Terry Tyree, Minister
July 7, 2024
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Announcements
Prayer
Sermon
Faith Over Fear (Part 1)
Invitation Song
Reckless Love
Communion Song
At the Foot of the Cross
Communion / Offering
Jim Fairchild
Praise Songs
Our God
How Great Is Our God
Soul on Fire
No Hold on Me
Closing Prayer
“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”
ON THE CALENDAR
Sunday - Sunday School: Adults, 9 a.m., Children, 9 and 10 a.m., Worship, 10 a.m.
Tuesday - Hunger-Free Mission food and clothes sharing, 10 a.m.
Wednesday - Bible study and prayer meeting, 6 p.m.
THIS AND THAT
Birthday this week: Jennifer Gentry (Wednesday)
General fund offerings last week: $2,060
Meditations next week: Roger Jenkins
FROM THE WORD
The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai:
“Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.”
But Jonah ran away from the Lord …
Jonah 1:1-3
ADDITIONAL
WHY DID GOD PICK JONAH AS A PROPHET?
God chose Jonah because Jonah displayed three amazing characteristics you and I might not possess.
First, we find Jonah was a listener. He listened to the voice of God. Somewhere along his lifetime, he developed the acuity to hear God's voice over every other noise in the world. Jonah could distinguish God's voice because he had developed his listening abilities and knew, undeniably, what the voice of the Lord sounded like. God chose Jonah because he could hear God's voice.
Second, we find Jonah was available. He was available to do God's work. Jonah had been available in the past, and God knew Jonah would clear his schedule and carry out the work of the Lord. God knew Jonah would be available this time and probably more times in the future. God chose Jonah because he was available.
Third, we find Jonah was not perfect, but very, very fallible. In the Lord’s eyes, this is actually a very good quality to have. God does not pick the mighty, the proud, the skilled, the learned, or the leaders of this world. He picks people willing to let God work in and through them despite their inabilities. God purposely chooses the foolish things of this world because, for some strange reason, He delights in bringing shame to the world's wisdom. God chose Jonah because he was not the “perfect” candidate.
TODAY IS THE DAY OF SALVATION
The invitation at the close of each worship service extends an opportunity for anyone outside of Christ to unite with him and become a Christian through belief (John 3:16); repentance (turning away from sin,
Acts 2:38); confession of belief in Christ (Romans 10:10); baptism into Christ for forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit (Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38, Romans 6:1-8) and devoting the rest of your life to
Christ (Matthew 10:22).
The Lord’s invitation also is open to anyone desiring to rededicate his or her life to Christ; to baptized
believers wanting to transfer their membership to this congregation, or to request prayer support.
ABOUT US
For more than a half-century, we have been a restoration plea fellowship in unity with other independent New Testament church bodies. Certainly, we are not the only Christians, but we are Christians only.
In that regard, we assume no denominational name. We observe the Lord’s Supper every Sunday to honor him and reflect upon his great sacrifice on our behalf (Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 11:23-28, Hebrews 10:25).
We teach directly from the Bible. Where it speaks clearly – such as the Gospel plan of salvation and other directions or commands – we seek unity. In matters of opinion, where the Bible does not expressly speak, we seek liberty. In all things, however, we speak love for one another, just as Jesus loved us and laid down his life for us!
If you agree with these matters, please join us to proclaim salvation and unity to those who need to hear it in the name of our blessed Lord and only Savior, Jesus Christ. We urgently invite you to do so since his glorious return is imminent.
OUR ELDERS
Jim Fairchild (813) 361-7809 jfairchild@famins.com
Dan Hefner (813) 244-9843 danshirlh@msn.com
EAST TAMPA CHRISTIAN CHURCH
7824 S. 24th Ave., Tampa, Fla. 33619 / (813) 626-2507
Terry Tyree, Minister
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Announcements
Prayer
November 2, 2025
Sermon
400 Years of Silence
Invitation Song
Isn’t He Wonderful?
Communion Song
Living Hope
Communion / Offering
Terry Tyree
Praise Songs
God Shows Up
Lord, I Need You
Way Maker
Closing Prayer
“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”
ON THE CALENDAR
Sunday: Sunday School: Adults / Children, 9 a.m. Worship / Nursery, 10 a.m.
Tuesday: Hunger-Free Mission food sharing, 10 a.m.
Fall Festival workday, 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday: Bible study and prayer meeting, 6 to 7 p.m.
Nov. 10: Bible & BBQ (see below)
FEAST ON THE WORD (AND MORE)
How you ever wondered what God says about things happening in your life? Learn how to apply God’s Word to them and enjoy BBQ while doing it!
Plan to be here Nov. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. with a healthy appetite for biblical insight and some delicious food.
Questions? See Nicolle Jones, who cooked up this whole idea.
Nov. 11: Veterans Day
Nov. 12: Operation Christmas Child shoebox packing party, 5 p.m.
Nov. 19: Shoebox submission deadline, 6 p.m.
Nov. 28: Thanksgiving
Dec. 15: Paint & Praise, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
THIS AND THAT
THIS AND THAT
Anniversary this week: Dan and Shirley Hefner (Monday)
Meditations next week: Jeremiah Cheatham
Nursery today: Tracey Spearman
Nursery next week: Carole Tyree
FROM THE WORD
But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.
2 Peter 3:8
ADDITIONAL
JOIN THE EAST TAMPA PACKERS!
… until we meet before our Nov. 12 Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer time to pack decorated shoeboxes for children around the world who may never have received a Christmas gift before.
If you cannot attend or still have some shopping to do, no worries.
The deadline to submit gift shoeboxes is the following Wednesday, Nov. 19.
For information, contact Linda Thomas or visit Operation Christmas Child online.
Note: Soap is included among hygiene items, but it is no longer allowed because of the complications it causes in customs in some nations.
TODAY IS THE DAY OF SALVATION
The invitation at the close of each worship service extends an opportunity for anyone outside of Christ to unite with him and become a Christian through belief (John 3:16); repentance (turning away from sin,
Acts 2:38); confession of belief in Christ (Romans 10:10); baptism into Christ for forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit (Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38, Romans 6:1-8) and devoting the rest of your life to
Christ (Matthew 10:22).
The Lord’s invitation also is open to anyone desiring to rededicate his or her life to Christ; to baptized
believers wanting to transfer their membership to this congregation, or to request prayer support.
ABOUT US
For more than a half-century, we have been a restoration plea fellowship in unity with other independent New Testament church bodies. Certainly, we are not the only Christians, but we are Christians only.
In that regard, we assume no denominational name. We observe the Lord’s Supper every Sunday to honor him and reflect upon his great sacrifice on our behalf (Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 11:23-28, Hebrews 10:25).
We teach directly from the Bible. Where it speaks clearly – such as the Gospel plan of salvation and other directions or commands – we seek unity. In matters of opinion, where the Bible does not expressly speak, we seek liberty. In all things, however, we speak love for one another, just as Jesus loved us and laid down his life for us!
If you agree with these matters, please join us to proclaim salvation and unity to those who need to hear it in the name of our blessed Lord and only Savior, Jesus Christ. We urgently invite you to do so since his glorious return is imminent.
OUR ELDERS
Jim Fairchild (813) 361-7809 jfairchild@famins.com
Dan Hefner (813) 244-9843 danshirlh@msn.com