By Mark Mayberry
The recently completed 2017 Truth Lectures focusing on the theme of “When We Meet in Sweet Communion” were a great success!
Mark Mayberry, the editor of Truth Magazine and secretary of Truth Publications, says:
The 2017 Truth Lectures were wonderfully edifying and instructive. Thank you to the Athens Bible School for providing the venue, and for being so helpful. Thank you to the wonderful staff of CEI Bookstore for their incredible devotion to our shared mission, and for going above and beyond in their efforts this week. Thank you to our speakers for their diligent study, careful preparation, and clear presentation of truth. Thank you to the board and advisors of Truth Publications, Inc. for their commitment to this effort. Thank you to all those who attended these lectures, both from the local community and from afar. Thank you to Brandon Trout for so effectively leading us in reverent praise to our great God. As we have reflected upon the Sweet Communion, we share on a weekly basis in remembering the sacrifice of Jesus upon the Cross, thanks be to God for His glorious gift.
Scott Willis, President of Truth Publications, says:
I would like to thank everyone for an excellent 2017 lecture series on “When We Meet in Sweet Communion.” I would especially like to thank all the individuals who availed themselves of the solid teaching done during the series. We had visitors from all over the country, and it was good to see old friends and meet new ones. Thanks to all the speakers for their preparation months in advance of the lecture series and for their excellent work in presenting their materials. All who participated were enriched for having been there. An event like this could not be successfully completed without a lot of planning and coordination. I would like to thank Mark Mayberry for his effort in organizing the event and editing the book that has been printed (All should take advantage of this good material.). I would like to thank Lance Taylor and his team at the bookstore for making it all come off without a hitch. Of course, there would be no lecture series without a place to assemble, and I would also like to thank the good folks at the Athens Bible School for the use of their facility. The accommodations were first class.
Daniel H. King, Sr., Vice-President of Truth Publications, says:
It was an exhilarating week of interesting Bible studies at the Athens Bible School in Athens, AL this year; in fact, it was perhaps the most successful one so far. Attendance was good all week, and the level of enthusiasm for the topic of study seemed especially high.
We thank everyone who attended. On behalf of the Board of Directors of Truth Publications, we would like to thank all the speakers who made a substantial commitment to the effort by making their way to Athens at their own expense, addressing the audiences with obvious enthusiasm for their topics, and by contributing a well-thought-out chapter in the book that was created by the event.
The book, When We Meet in Sweet Communion (edited by Mark Mayberry) was intended to be published not merely as a “lecture book” of limited usage, but as a stand-alone volume on the topic of the Lord’s Supper. Thanks to the very scholarly and helpful additions by so many different astute writers and capable preachers, that is precisely what it has become. If you have not yet gotten hold of a copy of this book, your library is missing what is, in our humble opinion, the best and most complete treatment of that subject matter in print at the current time. Buy it from the CEI Bookstore!
Also, the marvelous staff at CEI Bookstore did double duty for the week of the lectureship, as they always do, and we would especially like to express our appreciation for their energetic response to customer needs all through the week while taking care of their normal activities of day-to-day service for mail order customers, both individuals and congregations alike. What a great group of people! We are so very fortunate to have them working with us.
Too, we would be remiss if we were not to mention also the wonderful people at ABS. Although the school was closed for the summer, as has been their custom in recent years, they afforded us usage of their facilities for another week of lectures. Our dear friend, brother Randall Adams, President and Principal of the school, addressed the assembly during one of the evenings, making the group aware of their plans to relocate the school and build new facilities. We are pleased to encourage all our readers who have the ability and desire to help with the considerable expense involved. The ABS website discusses the Capital Campaign in detail, providing details for those who would like to help. Once more, thanks to Randy and everyone else at ABS who made it possible for us to conduct the lectureship on their campus again this year. We hope that it will be in a beautiful new building by next year at this time!
If you missed the lectureship, be sure to buy the book. Next year, make plans to be with us in June for our week of in-depth Bible studies. You will be glad you did.
Gary Watt, Chief Operating Officer of Truth Publications, says:
I cannot say enough positive things about the continued support for our annual lectureship we receive from Athens Bible School and their staff. Their well-known location for local lectures participants and their gracious allowance of our use of multiple rooms are significant contributors to our growing attendance. Truth Publications is most grateful for the “southern hospitality” of ABS.
Lance Taylor, Bookstore Manager for Truth Publications/CEI Bookstore, says:
A special note of thanks is due to so many for their efforts to make the 2017 Truth Lectures a success. I especially want to thank Athens Bible School for their hospitality. President Randy Adams and assistant, Gayle Hagewood, were very proactive in organizing our time on campus. Facilities Manager Billy Hall and IT Manager Carole Bradford also helped tremendously. Finally, I would like to thank the CEI Bookstore/Truth Publications staff for their tireless efforts leading up to, during, and following the event. It truly is a blessing to work alongside such great people!”
Author Bio: Mark and Sherelyn have labored with the Adoue Street Church of Christ in Alvin, TX since 1998, where he serves as the evangelist and an elder. The church website is http://ascoc.org. His Bible study website is http://markmayberry.net/. He can be reached at mark@truthpublications.com.