The First Issue

David Eldridge

To say that Susan and I are excited about the work here would be an understatement. We are so very much looking forward to a long relationship with the church here as we work together in the Hamilton County area to save lost souls. Part of the teaching that I will be involved with is through the written word. This bulletin, Lord willing, will be full of articles from myself and other men geared towards certain spiritual goals. The purpose of a bulletin such as this is to…

Preach the Word. Paul charged Timothy to, “Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching” (2 Timothy 4:2). To this end I dedicate myself and this bulletin. Some articles will persuade, some will rebuke and some will exhort, but every article will be teaching God’s word. It is so very important that we declare this message because, “…the gospel of Christ…is the power of God to salvation” (Romans 1:16).

Edify the Saints. We, as Christians, need edification! In 1 Corinthians 14:26, Paul commands us that we should, “…Let all things be done for edification.” Indeed, we should be using our words, as we will be using this bulletin, to build up one another in the most holy faith (Eph. 4:29).

Convert the Lost. We, as Christians who are moved by love and compassion, must see our need to convert the lost unto Christ. This bulletin will present the truth in a loving, kind, but firm way (Ephesians 4:15). It is my hope that you would not hesitate to share this bulletin with your lost friends, neighbors, or family members. We are saved to save others! Let us always be about this work (I Timothy 4:16).