In Your Brokenness
There are times in life when you may be fearful, overwhelmed, or broken, and don’t really know what to do or if you can even keep on going. It may be because of sin you have committed or a situation you find yourself in that is causing great uncertainty or anguish. In these times, you can turn to the One who knows the number of hairs on your head (Luke 12:7) – the One who lovingly handcrafted you (Psalm 139:13). God KNOWS you and the heaviness of your heart. Psalm 34:18 tells us that God “is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Oftentimes, it may not be you, but someone you know who is going through something very difficult, and your empathy causes your heart to cry out for them.
Not only does He know you intimately, but He sent His Spirit to intercede for you when the words and thoughts of your prayers are not able to articulate your sorrow, your suffering, or even what you need. Romans 8:26 assures us that the Spirit helps our weakness and intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. You have a helper in the Spirit who can translate your heartache to God.
In these difficult times, consider the example of Jehoshaphat and his prayer in 2 Chronicles 20:1–12. Judah faced an invading army and was very afraid. Their prayer acknowledged that they were powerless and did not know what to do, but their eyes were on God. Even in distress and fear, Judah turned to and trusted in the Lord.
Throughout scripture, you can clearly see that God has a protective love for you and no detail escapes His notice. Trust Him. Trust Him in times of distress. Trust Him even if the outcome is not what you want. Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us to trust in the Lord with all our heart, not lean on our own understanding, and acknowledge Him in all our ways.
— John Seibel
Attendance Record
- Wednesday Bible Study: 23
- Thursday Prayer Meeting: 32
- Sunday Bible Class: 47
- Sunday Morning Worship: 78
- Night Service: 34
Contribution Record
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| General contribution | $10,667.00 |
| Debt Reduction | $300.00 |
| SWCC | $137.00 |
| Rent Income | $60.00 |
| FCB | $45.00 |
| PayPal | $564.59 |
| Total | $12,364.59 |
Sunday Bible Study
Lesson 10: Grieving The Holy Spirit — Ephesians 4:30.
Church Announcements
Family Bible Hour
Please attend Family Bible Hour. Join this productive class to enhance our Bible knowledge and have fun doing it. Let’s increase the attendance. Please attend all Bible classes and worship for an increase in knowledge and fellowship.
Brothers Breakfast
Brothers Breakfast is this Saturday at 8:00 AM at Denny’s on Mansfield Road. All brothers are asked to participate.
Breast Cancer Month
In observance of Breast Cancer Month, everyone is requested to wear something pink on the fourth Sunday of this month.
Prayer List
William Snow; George Price; Melvin Thomas; Roosevelt Crosby; Eva Rambo; Leonard Cummings.
Magnolia Manor: Felicia Willis; Freddie Jones.
Spring Lake Rehab Center: Ruby Bolton (Atlean Snow’s sister).
Home: Kathy Dunn; Thomas Harris; John A. Graham; Richard Graham’s brother; Lola Daniels; Andrea (Nikki) Watkins; Wanda Day; Gertrude Pitts; Thad Monson.
Dallas, TX: Prince Brown. Monroe, LA: Lamar Allen. Chicago, IL: Dr. Daniel Harrison; Frances Harrison; Brenda Gilbert. Los Angeles, CA: Charles Owens; Mandrell Ross; Ricardo James (Kim Hunter’s nephews).
October Birthdays
- 10/2: Doris Dansby; Tamika Edwards; Stephen Wilson
- 10/3: LaNaiya Preston; Lamale Rawls
- 10/4: Bonita Snow
- 10/5: Robert Hunter
- 10/10: Phyllis Rattler; Robert Jenkins
- 10/13: Pam Monson
- 10/16: Dwayne Ealy; Kathryn Harris
- 10/19: Anthony Hall
- 10/21: Janel Edwards; Vencent Gordon
- 10/22: Clint Chitman; Tara Waddles
- 10/23: Briana Lee
- 10/24: Irish Johnson
- 10/27: Gary Richardson, Sr.
- 10/29: David Hollinger
- 10/31: Eva Rambo
Anniversaries
10/2: Cathy Dunn — 33 years; Travis and Vega Gordon — 12 years; Meka White — 6 years.
Advertise Russell Road
Please communicate with your relatives and friends about all the activities available at Russell Road. Sunday Morning Bible Class and worship, Sunday evening worship, and Wednesday Bible Class are available online through the Russell Road Church of Christ YouTube channel. Prayer Meeting is held Thursday on Zoom, meeting ID 623162-6606. Members who cannot attend in person are encouraged to tune in. The bulletin reports 15 viewers for the Sunday morning service.