Rose Hill Church of the Nazarene exists to serve as a tool to reach people for the Kingdom of God through the preaching and the teaching of the Word and through meeting the needs of people. We have come to the realization that the church is not to be a “museum for the saints, but a hospital for a hurting and dying world.”
If you are either new to the area or looking for a change, we invite you to give Rose Hill a try. We believe that our church can be your home.
Worship Times
Sunday - Sunday School 9:00 AM
Sunday Worship 10:00 AM
Kingdom Kids Children's Church 10:00 AM
Monday - Small Group Study 6:30 PM
Tuesday - Ladies Bible Study 10:00 AM
Wednesday - Choir Practice 6:00 PM (First and last Wed. of the month)
Wednesday - Night Bible Study 7:00 PM
Wednesday - Kingdom Kids 7:00 PM
Prime Timers (Time TBA) - 1st & 3rd Thursday of Every Month
Men's Prayer Breakfast 8:00 AM - 3rd Saturday of Every Month
Sunday School Board Meeting – Wednesday, January 18th at 6:00 pm
Bible Study – Wednesday, January 18th at 7:00 pm
Men’s Prayer Breakfast – Saturday, January 21st at 8:00 am
Scripture Focus:
Jeremiah 29:11-14
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you,” declares the LORD, “and will bring you back from captivity.[a] I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the LORD, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.”
No Wednesday Night Bible Study – Wednesday, January 4
Sunday, January 8th – The Needhams in concert, potluck to follow
Scripture Focus:
Acts 1:9-11 (NIV)
9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. 10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 11 “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”
The Message by Dr. Joe Lee Tompkins
**Due to a video editing error the year listed in the title on the video is incorrect**
Well, here we are in 2012. This year has so many possibilities. Could this be the year that the Rapture takes place? 2011 was a year in which many hinted that December 21, 2012 would be the end of the world as we know it. I always find it amazing how Hollywood belittles and makes funs of Christianity and its beliefs, but somehow, tries to make a profit out of it. The movie 2012 that came out last year centered on the end of the world. However, Hollywood discounted God and allowed mankind to survive and start all over again. And what is sad about what I just said is so many believe that we don’t need God and can take care of it all without Him. The Bible tells us of those days that will come. Jesus tells us, “At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold…” (Matt. 24:10-12). Paul told young, pastor Timothy, “The Spirit clearly says, that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons” (I Tim. 4:1). “But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than God-having a form of godliness, but denying its power…” (2 Tim. 3:1-5). I have long been drawn to the words of Jesus in Matt. 24:14 “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come” (Matt. 24:14). This is an interesting verse. Many have claimed that every human being must hear the Word of God before the end. But, does He say “every human being? No, He says, “Will be preached in the whole world.” Even most liberal news media have reluctantly agreed that the gospel has been preached to all nations. Well, whatever your view, I think that we can all agree that time is running out for planet earth. Are you ready for His return? Do you have unsaved loved ones and friends who are not ready? I encourage you to be the best example for Christ as possible this year. Be in church when the doors are open, unless providentially hindered, read the Word, pray, share Jesus with the unsaved and make a commitment to tithe this year, and start giving the Lord His 10%. Don’t worry about God’s tithe you haven’t paid. Start fresh! Follow I John 1:9 and make a commitment to trust God with His money and just wait for the blessings described in Mal. 3:10. “Maranatha!”
2. Something to think about
Top 10 Predictions for this year:
1. The Bible will still have all the answers.
2. Prayer will still be the most powerful thing on Earth.
3. The Holy Spirit will still move.
4. God will still honor the praises of His people.
5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.
6. There will still be singing of praise to God.
7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross.
9. Jesus will still love you. 10. Jesus will still save the lost when they come to Him.
~ Author unknown ~
3. Take time for a smile
Things you would love to hear at church in 2012
Hey! It’s MY turn to sit on the front pew!
I was so enthralled; I never noticed your sermon went over time 25 minutes.
Personally, I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf.
I’ve decided to give our church the $500.00 a month I used to send to TV evangelists.
I volunteer to be the permanent teacher for the Junior High Sunday School class.
I love it when we sing hymns I’ve never heard before!
Since we’re all here, let’s start the worship service early!
Pastor, we’d like to send you to this Bible seminar in the Bahamas.
Nothing inspires me and strengthens my commitment like our annual stewardship campaign!
Complimentary Parishioner
After a very long and boring sermon the parishioners filed out of the church saying nothing to the preacher. Towards the end of the line was a thoughtful person who always commented on the sermons.”Pastor, today your sermon reminded me of the peace and love of God!” The pastor was thrilled. “No-one has ever said anything like that about my preaching before. Tell me why.” “Well – it reminded me of the Peace of God because it passed all understanding and the Love of God because it endured forever!”
Meeting of the Board
There will be a meeting of the Board immediately after the service,” announced the pastor. After the close of the service, the Church Board gathered at the back of the auditorium for the announced meeting.
But there was a stranger in their midst — a visitor who had never attended their church before. “My friend,” said the pastor, “Didn’t you understand that this is a meeting of the Board?” “Yes,” said the visitor, “and after today’s sermon, I suppose I’m just about as bored as anyone else who came to this meeting.” Author is Unknown
Speak Up
A little boy was kneeling beside his bed with his mother and grandmother and softly saying his prayers,
“Dear God, please bless Mummy and Daddy and all the family and please give me a good night’s sleep.”
Suddenly he looked up and shouted, “And don’t forget to give me a bicycle for my birthday!!”
“There is no need to shout like that,” said his mother. “God isn’t deaf.”
“No,” said the little boy, “but Grandma is.” Author is Unknown
A very religious woman went into the local pet shop to buy a parrot for company. She selected a beautiful bird, but the pet store owner said he didn’t think she’d be happy with this particular parrot because he had belonged to a salty old sailor who used very bad language.
She replied that she knew with love and care she could break the bird of his bad habits and have a wonderful companion.
Well, the bird was not to be broken of his blue language and the woman had to hide him in the spare bedroom every time she had visitors. Finally, in desperation she told the bird she was going to put him in the freezer for 10 minutes every time he used bad language. Sure enough in just a couple of minutes the bird let out a string of obscenities. She put him in the freezer with him hollering and yelling his head off. After just a minute or two it got very quiet…..afraid that something bad had happened to the bird, she opened the door.
Out stepped the parrot, shivering and most pleasantly and politely he said “excuse my prior behavior, madam. I regret any dismay I may have caused you and promise never to use improper language again.” Well, the woman was thrilled to hear these promises and was about to say so when the bird interrupted to say “by the way, madam, what’s the chicken in for?” 4. Nazarene and related websites:
Rose Hill Church of the Nazarene: www.rosehillnazarene.org
South Arkansas District: www.Southarkansas.org
Southern Nazarene University: www.snu.edu/home.asp
Nazarene Headquarters: www.nazarene.org
Bible Gateway: www.biblegateway.com
Focus on the Family: www.focusonthefamily.com
5. Rose Hill News
On Sunday, January 1st there will be no Sunday school services or Wednesday night service on January 4th so you can spend quality family time. Dr. Joe Lee Tompkins will be our guest speaker on January 1st at 10:00 AM.
The Needhams will be in Concert-Sunday, January 8th at 10:00 AM followed by a great Nazarene potluck lunch. If you like Southern Gospel/Bluegrass type of music then you will love this family group. Mark your calendars so you won’t miss this great group and invite a friend to come as your guest. This is our 6th year to host the Needhams.
Regular Sunday and Wednesday service schedules will resume on the week of January 8th.
Tribe of Faith small group will start meeting again on Monday, January 16th at 6:30PM with a new study.
Church Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 11th at 8:00 PM.
Sunday School Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 18th at 6:00 PM.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be Saturday, January 21st at the church at 8:00 AM
Rose Hill Birthdays include: Rebecca Melson (2nd), George Bratton (4th), Collin Pollich (16th) and Kristy Pollich (30th)
Anniversaries include: Terry & Stefania Baldwin (10th), Riley & Katherine Gill (11th), George & Bonnie Bratton (17th), Mark & Crystal Melson (27th) and Larry and Pam Mattingly (28th)
Please let us know if we missed your birthday or anniversary or have listed an incorrect date.
Are you ready for 2012? If the Rapture takes place in 2012, do you have family and friends who would miss it? Will you covenant with me to at least share your faith with one unsaved person this year? Will you make a covenant with God to be the best possible Christian you can this coming year? If you know someone who is a prospect for our church, please get the contact information to the Pastor, he will call on them.
Thanks for reading the Rose Hill Herald.
Pastor Steve Comeans
Rose Hill Church of the Nazarene
11101 Kanis Road
Little Rock, AR 72211
501-225-1082
www.rosehillnazarene.org
Wednesday, December 21th - Church Christmas Potluck
Friday, December 23rd – Church office will be closed
Saturday, December 24th – Happy Birthday Pastor Steve!
Sunday, December 25th – No Sunday School. Morning Worship 10am.
Scripture Focus:
Matthew 1:18-25
18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
19Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.
20But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
22Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
23Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
24Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
25And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
A. The wonder of the ANGELS moved them to glory (v. 14)
B. The wonder of the SHEPHERDS moved them to go (v. 15-20)
C. The wonder of the WISE men moved them to give (Matt. 2:11)
Is time flying, or is it just my imagination? Christmas will be upon us in less than 3 weeks! There is so much to do: Christmas gift shopping for kids, grandkids, spouses and siblings, shopping in the great crowds of people, trying to find parking places to the stores. There are the many Christmas parties to go to; and then there is the realization that next month we will have to find the money to pay for the gifts we charged in December. It is sad to say, that for many of us, as December 25th comes and goes we say, “I’m so tired; I’m glad Christmas is finally over.” In a cartoon by Guindon a weary woman shopper is shown resting for a moment with her arms filled with packages. She is in the middle of a very busy department store filled with other Christmas shoppers, and she is explaining the whole Christmas scene to her small son as follows: “No one is quite sure how Christmas worked out like that dear. Theologians are working very hard on that question right now.” Indeed!?? What a way to explain Christmas to a son!
Our local ABC affiliate had a news story on Sunday night on how to properly extend greetings in December and they polled their watchers on their webpage. Now, I must admit, “I was offended” that there should even be a question about what to say! “Merry Christmas” should be the way we extend greetings in December. I have yet to see anyone not take advantage of Christmas day off with pay. Have you? The poll results showed overwhelmingly that 375 said “Merry Christmas.” Happy Holidays, I believe, had 11 votes.
This Christmas season, I hope you will remember to greet others with “Merry Christmas.” For after all, “Jesus is the reason for the season!”
2. Something to think about
Why Jesus is Better Than Santa Claus
Santa lives at the North Pole…
JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh…
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Santa comes but once a year…
JESUS is an ever present help.
Santa fills your stockings with goodies…
JESUS supplies all your needs.
Santa comes down your chimney uninvited…
JESUS stands at your door and knocks, and then enters your heart when invited.
You have to wait in line to see Santa…
JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.
Santa lets you sit on his lap…
JESUS lets you rest in His arms.
Santa doesn’t know your name, all he can say is “Hi little boy or girl, what’s your name?”…
JESUS knew our name before we were born. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.
Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly…
JESUS has a heart full of love
All Santa can offer is HO HO HO…
JESUS offers health, help and hope.
Santa says “You better not cry”…
JESUS says “Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.”
Santa’s little helpers make toys…
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.
Santa may make you chuckle but…
JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.
While Santa puts gifts under your tree…
JESUS became our gift and died on a tree…the cross.
We need to put Christ back in CHRISTmas, Jesus is still the reason for the season!
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).
3. Take time to smile
While working as a mall Santa, I had many children ask for electric trains. “If you get a train,” I would tell each one, “you know your dad is going to want to play with it too. Is that okay?”
The usual answer was a quick yes, but after I asked one boy this question, he became very quiet. Trying to move the conversation along, I asked what else he would like Santa to bring him. He promptly replied, “Another train.”
On Christmas morning a woman told her husband, “I just dreamed that you gave me a beautiful diamond necklace.
What do you think it means?”
“You’ll know tonight,” he said.
That evening just before opening presents, the husband came home with a small package and gave it to his wife.
Delighted, she opened it only to find a book entitled “The Meaning of Dreams.”
Lee, A seven-year-old boy, was asked to say thanks for the Christmas dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. Lee began his prayer, thanking God for his Mommy, Daddy, brothers, sister, Grandma, and all his aunts and uncles. Then he began to thank God for the food.
He gave thanks for the turkey, the stuffing, the Christmas pudding, even the cranberry sauce. Then Lee paused, and everyone waited … and waited. After a long silence, the young fellow looked up at his mother and asked, “If I thank God for the Brussels sprouts, won’t He know that I’m lying?”
Santa Claus Conundrum
The 3 stages of man:
1) He believes in Santa Claus.
2) He doesn’t believe in Santa Claus.
3) He IS Santa Claus!
God heard that things were very bad on earth. So He decided to find out what was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So he called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time. When she returned she told God, yes it is bad on Earth, 95% is bad and 5% is good.
Well, he thought for a moment and said, maybe I had better send down a second angel to get another point of view. So God called another angel and sent her to Earth for a time too. When the angel returned she went to God and told him yes, the Earth was in decline, 95% was bad and 5% was good.
God said this was not good. So He decided to email the 5% that were good and He wanted to encourage them, give them a little something to help them keep going.
The Church and Sunday school board dinner will be held at the fellowship hall on Friday, December 9th at 6:00 P.M.
The Lighthouse Sunday school class Christmas party will be held at Cozymel on Saturday, December 10th at 5:00 P.M.
The Rose Hill choir will present the Christmas cantata “Emmanuel, Celebrating Heaven’s Child” on Sunday, December 11th at 10:00 A.M. Be sure and invite your friends and family to hear this wonderful proclamation of the Christ-child!
Tribe of Faith small group Christmas potluck dinner will be held at the parsonage on Monday, December 12th at 6:30 P.M. Due to the holidays the small group will not meet on December 26th or January 2nd
The all church Christmas potluck dinner will be on Wednesday, December 21st at 6:30 P.M.
Ladies’ Bible Study meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 A.M. at the church. Due to the holidays they will not meet on December 27th or January 3rd
The Men’s Prayer Breakfast is cancelled for the month of December
Rose Hill will only have morning worship services on Sunday, December 25th and Sunday, January 1st. (No Sunday school)
To enable you and yours to enjoy the Christmas and New Year season there will not be Wednesday night services for December 28th and January 4th
Please mark your calendars that Rose Hill will once again be hosting the Needhams in Concert on Sunday, January 8th at 10:00 A.M. followed by an all church potluck. Please begin notifying friends and families of this date.
Rose Hill birthdays for December include: Terry Smothers (1st), Patrick Williams (13th), Donna Jordan (14th), Nettie Mann (21st), Pastor Steve Comeans (24th), Riley Gill (25th) and Jacob Melson (27th).
Rose Hill anniversaries for December include: Billy & Shirley Douglass (16th).
Please let us know if we missed your birthday or anniversary or have listed an incorrect date.
2012 could be a very interesting year, prophetically. If Jesus chose to call the Church home, would you be ready? Do you have family or friends who would miss the Rapture? Why not start giving the greatest gift we could ever give to anyone – Jesus Christ! It can all begin by inviting them to church. If you get the contact information to the Pastor, he will call on them.
Thanks for reading the Rose Hill Herald.
Pastor Steve Comeans
Rose Hill Church of the Nazarene
11101 Kanis Road
Little Rock, AR 72211
501-225-1082
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