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Week of January 23, 2022
The Bible – Our MOSOP (1)
By Mike Riley
A few years ago, this writer was an employee of a major gas transmission company. Located in every department of that company were two large binders containing its “Manual Of Standard Operating Procedures” (MOSOP). Contained in this MOSOP were the rules and regulations with regard to all operating procedures and functions of the company (company policies and procedures). These rules and regulations were set up by the “authorities” of that company. In order to fully understand a MOSOP, we must first define the word, “standard”. A standard is that which is set up by authority as the criterion or test or as a source.

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, Third Edition, Page 1306, in regard to moral standards, gives us this definition: “the type, model, or example commonly or generally accepted or adhered to; criterion set for usages or practices [moral standards]”.

The Bible is our spiritual Manual Of Standard Operating Procedures (MOSOP) that contains the spiritual operating procedures and functions governing the church over which Christ governs (our governing “authority” – Matthew 16:18-19Matthew 28:18Ephesians 1:20-23Ephesians 4:23-24Colossians 1:18). For the Lord’s church to function properly, every member (Ephesians 5:30) should have a copy of this spiritual MOSOP not only readily available and accessible but also read, studied and adhered to on a daily basis (Acts 17:112 Timothy 2:152 Timothy 3:14-17). Understanding the Bible as our spiritual MOSOP is absolutely crucial to properly answering questions which pertain to man’s salvation from sin. Men do not need merely answers to religious questions; they need the right answers!

Jesus did not come into the world merely to make men religious. Men were religious long before Christ came into the world, but He came that men might be right religiously (Matthew 7:21-23). Being right religiously involves a recognition of and submission to the proper “standard”, that is, the will of God. There are some standards adhered to by man which are not true standards spiritually speaking. Consider the following false standards men adhere to in the religious world:

1) Some people use their own “feelings” as their spiritual standard. They answer such questions as, “Why are you convinced that you are saved?” by answering, “Because I feel it right here” (while pointing to their fleshly heart).

The Bible makes it clear that, “There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death” (Prov 16:25). It is clear that it is possible for one to “feel” entirely satisfied about one’s spiritual condition and yet be lost (Matthew 7:21-23). Thus, it is the case that “feelings” simply are not the true “standard” by which to govern one’s spiritual life, even though, if a person is right with God, he or she will have good “feelings” about it (Acts 8:26-40).

2) Some people regard their own “consciences” as the true objective spiritual standard. The conscience is that God-given faculty within each individual which urges him to act in harmony with what he believes to be right. There are no occasions in which it is right for one ever to violate his own conscience.

Paul stated, “Whatsoever is not of faith is sin” (Romans 14:23). This means that whatever we cannot do with the conviction that it is acceptable to God, is sinful for us to do. This is the case even if the action “per se” is right. Conscience does not tell us what the truth is. One must learn the truth from God’s revelation to man. The Bible makes it clear that one can live “in all good conscience” (Acts 23:1) and yet be “the chief of sinners” (1 Tim. 1:15) while so doing. Conscience is not the true objective standard.
Elders
Leon Cort
Mark Craigwell
Martin Samuel
Minister
Mark Craigwell

Assistant Minister
Denver Simmons
Deacons
Raleigh Gallington
Anthony Johnson
Gregory Johnson
Carlfred Malcolm
Albert Martin, Jr.
Walter Maxwell
Richard Meuse
Barry Person
Jason Reid
James Wade, Sr.
News & Notes

Thank you to all who participated in and/or assisted with Saturday’s Community Outreach. We were able to deliver 100 bags of groceries to seniors at two Roxbury locations. Our next outreach date is Saturday, February 26th. Stay tuned for details.
Babies on the Way!
You’re invited to participate in a Baby Shower by Mail honoring the soon-to-be mom, Molly Craigwell! 

Sunday Worship Schedule
We now offer two Sunday morning worship services to accommodate in-person attendees
The first service begins at 8:30 a.m. and runs until approximately 9:30 a.m.; the second service begins at 11:00 a.m. The auditorium is sanitized between services. The weekly 10:30 a.m. devotional will continue as scheduled. The usual sign-up rules and COVID protocols remain in effect. When you access the online sign up form, you will be required to specify which service you would like to attend. Once capacity has been reached for a particular time slot, the form will no longer accept new registrations for that time slot. We will continue to livestream the 11:00 service on our YouTube channel, and we encourage members to utilize e-giving, even when attending in person.

In-Person Worship Sign-up

Please note that there is a new registration link each week.
Links from previous weeks will not work.

E-giving link

Livestream link
Don't Miss Out! Please scroll through the entire e-bulletin each week to be certain not to miss any important announcements or links. Many items are repeated each week, but there are also new announcements that you'll miss if you don't scroll through the entire bulletin.

See the following sections for new/updated announcements.
  • News & Notes (above)
  • Drive-by Baby Shower for Surrie & Garrett Alexander, 2/5, 1-3pm
  • In-Person Baby Shower for Tiye & Kevwe Odima 2/5, 12noon-4pm
  • Baby Shower by Mail for Molly & Marcus Craigwell
  • Worship & Class Schedule - Links to Services & Classes; link to worship attendance registration form
  • Latest on COVID-19
  • Vaccine available for ages 5 and up. Walk in appointments available at many clinics
  • Current and Upcoming Events -
  • Monday-Friday Meal Distribution, 1:30 p.m. daily
  • Couples' Ministry resumed on January 14, 2022
  • Ladies Take Note
  • 4th Sunday Ladies' Class, 1/23/22 @5pm in VIA ZOOM. See below for details.
  • Men Take Note
  • 4th Sunday Men's Class, 1/23/22 @5pm in person @church building
  • New England Lectureship - See updated flier. It's not too early to register for 2022.

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Please keep us updated: Please keep us apprised of any changes to your address, phone number and email address so that we can maintain an accurate database of member information. Please notify Sis Nagarajah at enagarajah@gmail.com or Sis Gallington at ggallington@gmail.com of any changes to your contact information.

Midweek Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
via freeconferencecall.com
(Click image at left to join the class online, or see remote class schedule below for dial-in info)
Current & Upcoming Events
  • Monday: Chicken Ramen: noodles, broth, sliced chicken, egg, scallions, or Ramen with tofu
  • Tuesday: Baked Flounder with lemon butter, kale salad, roasted butternut squash, or Chickpea burgers
  • Wednesday: Vegetarian sausages with peppers and onions, steamed rice, tossed salad (all vegetarian today ... we are using delicious Beyond sausages)
  • Thursday: Rice Bowls with chicken meatballs, fresh veggies or Rice Bowls with veggie meatballs
  • Friday Cauliflower and Quinoa meatballs in coconut tumeric sauce with veggies (all vegetarian again!)
Latest on COVID-19
The current 7-day average of percent positivity in Massachusetts is 13.70% as of 1/21/22. The Department of Public Health urges all who are eligible to be vaccinated and/or boosted to do so, as vaccination is currently the best medical defense against the potentially deadly effects of COVID and its variants.

The DPH also advises continued masking and social distancing, and several Massachusetts communities have reinstituted mask mandates. Click here for the most recent advisory from the Department of Public Health regarding face coverings and cloth masks.

All Massachusetts residents ages 5 and up are now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and many facilities have walk-in hours. Booster shots are available for the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines at many pharmacies and health care facilities. Use the link below if you need assistance scheduling an appointment or locating a facility.
Click here or anywhere in the announcement above for more information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Remote Class/Meeting Schedule
Tender Lambs & Pure in Heart Sunday Morning Bible Class
Sundays 10-10:30 a.m. in person and via Zoom

Click here to join class via Zoom or dial in using one of the numbers below
Meeting ID: 861 5908 0656
Passcode: 733792

If you prefer to dial in, use one of the numbers below:
+13017158592,,86159080656# US (Washington DC)
+13126266799,,86159080656# US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 861 5908 0656
Wednesday Night Dial-In Bible Study
Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
Dial in number: 978-990-5000
Access Code: 261232#

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Mid-Week Youth Bible Study
Wednesdays 7-7:30 p.m. via Zoom


Women's Saturday Prayer Meeting
Join us for prayer on Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. via freeconferencecall.com

Dial-in:  701-802-5069; Access code 3730930#
REMINDER: Please remember to mute your phone or computer when joining any of the above conference calls to avoid interrupting the class or service you are entering, particularly if you are joining the call after the event has started.
Prayer Requests
Couples Ministry
January: Friday, January 14th and 21st @7:00 p.m.
February: Friday, February 18th, virtual dinner @7:00 p.m.
Beginning in March, 1st & 2nd Fridays of the month @ 7:00 p.m.

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Ladies Take Note




4th Sunday Ladies Class, Sunday, January 23rd at 5 p.m. VIA ZOOM ONLY

Click here to join class online

Meeting ID: 842 7265 5713
Passcode: 037668
Mature in Heart Ministry
Men Take Note
Sunday Morning Devotional: Brothers, please see Bro. Phillip Morrison if you would like to present a Sunday morning devotional at 10:30 a.m., prior to our Sunday morning worship service.

4th Sunday Men's Class Sunday, January 23, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at the church building.
New England Lectureship
Click here to download full-sized flier.
Retention Ministry
No announcements at this time.
Support Groups
Young Adult Ministry (YAM)
No announcements at this time.
Youth & Family Ministry
No announcements at this time.
Calendar: January 2022
Meetings & Events
1/3-7 - Daily Lunch Distribution 1:30-2pm @church building
1/10-14 - Daily Lunch Distribution 1:30-2pm @church building
1/17-21 - Daily Lunch Distribution 1:30-2pm @church building
1/23 - Roxbury 4th Sunday Ladies' 5:00pm @via freeconferencecall.com
1/23 - Roxbury 4th Sunday Men's Class, 5:00pm @church building
1/24-28 - Daily Lunch Distribution 1:30-2 p.m. @church building
Ministry Meetings - Please contact your ministry coordinator for remote meeting schedules.
Weekly Events - ALL SERVICES, CLASSES, & MEETINGS NORMALLY HELD AT THE CHURCH BUILDING ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, except as noted below:
  • Sunday Bible Class (children) See above for connection info and times for individual classes.
  • Sunday Adult Devotional/Bible Study, 10:30am @church building
  • Sunday Worship Service 8:30 and 11:00 am in person and 11:00 a.m. via livestream on YouTube. See above for details.
  • Men's/Women's Classes, 5pm (4th Sunday of the month); Men @church building; Women via Zoom (details above)
  • Young Adult Ministry (2nd Sunday of the month at 6pm) VIA ZOOM
  • Mature in Heart Women's Prayer (Tuesdays @ 10:30am) VIA TELECONFERENCE (connection info above)
  • Prayer Meeting (Tuesdays @ 7pm) VIA TELECONFERENCE (connection info above)
  • Mid-Week Bible Study (Wednesdays @ 6:30pm) VIA TELECONFERENCE (connection info above)
  • New Converts' Class (Wednesdays @ 7pm) @church building
  • Healing Hearts (Thursdays @6:15pm) VIA ZOOM
  • Couple's Ministry (Fridays @ 7 pm)
  • Women's Prayer (Saturdays 9:30am) VIA TELECONFERENCE (Connection info above)
  • Ministers/Elders/Deacons Wives Meeting, (3rd Saturday @10 am) @church building
Bro. John Kurpiel, minister for the Lawrence congregation, hosts an international radio program, “Soul Food,” on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11AM until 3PM. The program airs on Ignite Radio Broadcast via Mixlr, an interactive internet radio platform. Use the link below to tune in to listen, or to participate in the conversation. Always free to listen. https://mixlr.com/ignite-radio-broadcast
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Church of Christ in Roxbury
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