edmond church of Christ THE VISITOR (405) 341-3353 February 22, 2015 Volume 54, No. 7 www.edmondchurchofchrist.com C MMISSION SUNDAY HELP SPREAD THE GOSPEL MARCH 1 Weekly support to offer hope and healing for men & women dealing with the loss of a loved one. Begins Monday, FEB. 23 6:30-8pm In the Parlor See Allen Wiederstein ANNUAL NEED TO SUPPORT MISSIONS: $408,000 By joining together to give sacrificially on Commission Sunday, we can provide support for our 12 missionaries around the globe and help send over 350 church members on 9 short-term mission trips in 2015. Our goal represents about 3.5 times our weekly giving. Thank you in advance for your prayers and participation in Commission Sunday. If you are interested in becoming a teacher or would like a refresher course, we are offering two training sessions. For more information see Dale Lollar, Wiley Risley or friendspeak.org. FREE TRAINING COURSES Sunday, March 1 from 2-4 pm OR Saturday, March 7 from 10-12 am In the Conference Room Our children’s ministry will participate in Commission Sunday by bringing coins and dollars to put in the wagon at Story Time on March 1. CHILDREN ON A MISSION
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edmondchurchofChr is tTHE VISITOR
(405) 341-3353 February 22, 2015Volume 54, No. 7
www.edmondchurchofchrist.com
C MMISSION SUNDAY
HELP SPREAD THE GOSPEL
MARCH1
Weekly support to offer hope and healing for men & women dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Begins Monday, FEB. 236:30-8pm
In the ParlorSee Allen Wiederstein
ANNUAL NEED TO SUPPORT MISSIONS: $408,000By joining together to give sacrificially on Commission Sunday, we can provide support for our 12 missionaries around the globe and help send over 350 church members on 9 short-term mission trips in 2015. Our goal represents about 3.5 times our weekly giving. Thank you in advance for your prayers and participation in Commission Sunday.
If you are interested in becoming a teacher or would like a refresher course, we are offering two training sessions. For more information see Dale Lollar, Wiley Risley or friendspeak.org.
FREE TRAINING COURSESSunday, March 1 from 2-4 pm
ORSaturday, March 7 from 10-12 am
In the Conference Room
Our children’s ministry will participate in Commission Sunday by bringing coins and dollars to put in the wagon at Story Time on March 1.
CHILDREN ON A MISSION
CHILDREN ON A MISSION
NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHEPHERDS PRAYER TIME: Wednesday night at 8:15 in the Parlor. Everyone is invited. MONDAY FOR THE MASTER menu is fried chicken, potatoes & gravy with hotdogs for the kids. The YMCA class is responsible for dessert & clean-up. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: spaghetti sauce, juice boxes, peanut butter & jelly. FEBRUARY NURSERY WORKERS: Upwards, Seekers & College MARCH: Sowers class LAST SUNDAY VISITATION: Please take a visitation list from the foyer and encourage someone with a visit this month. 2015 MINISTRY INVOLVEMENT FORMS are available in the foyer. Everyone is encouraged to fill out a form; available in the foyer or on our website. SPRINGFIELD MISSION TRIP is Mar. 14-19. There are openings for four more individuals. Contact [email protected] for more information. CAMPUS MINISTRY SPRING BREAK MISSION TRIP meetings on Feb. 25 and Mar. 11 at 6:15 in the chapel. EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA will be Apr. 5. Please bring individually wrapped candy to Brenda’s office. HARDING CHAMBERS SINGERS will sing on March 7 in the chapel. Everyone is invited to attend.
REQUESTING PRAYERS MIKE SCHARRER
HOSPITAL MERCY: James FreieREHAB BRADFORD VILLAGE: Wayne Thomas, Norma Cable, Bob Whiddon GRACE LIVING: Paul Harland, Paxson GordonMERCY: Phil WatsonCONTINUED PRAYERS John Bridwell, Linda McAdams, Priscilla Alley, John & Glendell Norman, Mary Carney, Susan Sullivan, Randy Cocklin, Amy Clinton, Jackie Sanders, Angie Ridings, Mickey Stephen Bowles, Bea Bowles, Andrea Johnson, Rodney Chambers, Camey Johnson, Ron Powell, Mack Lyon, Kerianne Roper’s mother, Erwin’s daughter, Becky Dodd, Rachel Cooper’s daughter, Ron Metheny, David Jones, Rosa Manhalter, Frances King,
Carol Kelsey, Karen Babcock, A.G. Smith, Betty Wilcox, Genise Scott, Dawn Sharp’s sister, Verda Howie, Laquita McDonald, Iris Harrell, Tiffany Shimp, Sophia Bowen, Steve Bastin, Kelly Noon, JW Bradley, Trey Cail, DeAnn Marcum, Mike Britt, JoAnn Wilson, Ada Blankenship THOSE IN THE MILITARY Chris Gehri, Doug Dedon, Bradley Martin, Glen Lollar, Alex Young, Abe Spillman, Atticus Young, Taylor Phillips, Miller Burkson
SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO BOB WHIDDON in the death of his wife, Bev. MICHAEL REESE in the death of his cousin. RONDA DAVIS in the death of her brother. WILL ARNETT in the death of his uncle.
BRIDAL SHOWER FOR AVERI HARRIS on Feb. 22 at 2 pm in the parlor. She is registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond and TheKnot.com.
SEARCH SINGING RECORDINGSUNDAY EVENING MARCH 8
4:30 SEATING 5:00 PM SINGING
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BEVERLY WHIDDON 1935-2015Beverly Wynn Whiddon passed away just two days after her 80th
birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dwight and Imogene Robertson and by her brother, Dwight Jr. She is survived by her husband of almost 62 years, Robert (Bob) Whiddon; and her five children, Jan Lee Ramirez; Robert Whiddon, Jr.; James Whiddon; Jill Ann Sanders; and Jack Whiddon; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Bev spent 23 years as a department secretary at OC. She was an active member of the Edmond Church of Christ for 40 years, 38 years as an elder’s wife, and loved to lead ladies’ groups. Bev enjoyed reading, knitting and keeping up with family and friends on Facebook. She will be especially missed for her encouraging smile.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Dustin Rayner 22Ann Kelly 22Judy Keith 22Thomas Johnson 22Jordyn Crawford 23Pat Breninger 23Paul Harland 24Mark Stansberry 24Jim Hill 24Matt Moulton 24Amber Lowry 25Harlan Smith 25Clint Smith 26
Jack LowryDave MillerLarry MillerDean NilesLendon ShottsJohn TrotterBob WhiddonJeff Whitehead
AM Worship Total 1248PM Worship 602 Bible School 952 Preschool 77Grades K-6 119Grades 7-12 64College 108Seekers 13Pathfinders 53LIGHT YMCA 57Sojourners 46Young Families 43Transformers 46Sowers 66
VIP 63Upwards 36Primetime 86Auditorium 49In Depth Bible Study 9Spanish 14/30
MINISTRY PLAN REPORT Weekly Plan $43,477.86 Weekly Offering $34,571.67
COMMISSION SUNDAY Plan $408,000.00Offering
ATTENDANCE REPORT: February 15, 2015
Commiss ion Sunday brings focus to Christ’s purpose through His gospel. Christ’s love compels us to GO partner with God’s people to plant seeds around God’s global world. God is active and working. When those who go to our mission points return, they are so enthused by what God is doing. Commission Sunday gives us an opportunity to call attention to the eternal work God is doing through missions at the Edmond Church of Christ.
Everyone has a unique perspective on Commission Sunday. It causes me to reflect on the 25 years my family spent planting churches in domestic mission work. New congregations typically are intensely missional, but frequently lack the resources that could give them greater momentum in spreading the gospel. Missionary families are very passionate about the ministry, but can be discouraged by too few resources. That is where partnership in Christ’s body is vital to achieving His mission for churches. We are making cross-cultural connections that are international life-changing differences in Christ.
As part of Commission Sunday, we will have a special contribution. Every dollar contributed next Sunday goes to support our full-time missionaries and to supplement the costs for members going on Edmond mission trips.
KEVIN RAYNERCOMMUNITY & SR. ADULT MINISTER
REFLECTIONS…
WORSHIP PROGRAM
A QUIET PLACE is available in the chapel during the second morning and evening services for anyone who needs a quiet place to worship.
WELCOME BOOK: Please take a minute to fill out the welcome book; white section for members and green section for guests.
SUNDAY MORNING: February 22, 2015
SERMON“MAKING HIS NAME KNOWN”
Acts 4:8-12
FIRST SERVICEWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ................................................. David BurchSongs ........................ Let Every Heart Rejoice and Sing;
We Bow Down; Blessed AssurancePrayer...................................................... Mark CourtrightSongs ................................................Nearer, Still Nearer;
Great is Thy Faithfulness; Lamb of GodCommunion ................................................. Mike CollinsSong ................................................................... In My LifeOfferingSongs ....Servant Song; Jesus, Name Above All NamesScripture ........................................................Byron CurtisSong ...................................... Wonderful, Merciful SaviorSermon ........................................................Randy RoperSong ..........................Why Did My Savior Come to EarthAnnouncements .........................................Kevin RaynerSong ...............................They’ll Know We Are ChristiansElder Announcement & Prayer ...........Blaine Allenbach
SECOND SERVICEChildren’s Story Time ......................................Kent RisleyWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ................................................ Larry OwsleySongs ........................................................ Send the Light; We Praise Thee, O God; Magnificat; In Christ AlonePrayer................................................................Roy RisleySongs ..........................Jesus Let Us Come to Know You;
Come Share the LordCommunion ................................................ Mark HamlinSong .............................................. My Jesus, I Love TheeOfferingSong .............................................His Name is WonderfulScriptureSong ...................................... Wonderful, Merciful SaviorChildren’s Bible HourSermon ........................................................Randy RoperSong ...........................Take the Name of Jesus with YouAnnouncements .........................................Kevin RaynerSong ......................... I’m Not Ashamed to Own My LordElder Announcement & Prayer ...........Blaine Allenbach
WORSHIP PROGRAM
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SUNDAY EVENING: February 22, 2015
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Also available at Searchtv.orgFebruary 22
“Rejoice in the Lord”
SERMON“WHEN OTHERS DOUBT”
Matthew 14:25-33
Welcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ................................................ Larry Owsley Songs ......................... The Gloryland Way; I’ll Fly Away;
Lord, Take Control; My Only Hope is You;What the Lord has Done
Prayer.............................................................Mike BosleyScripture .......................................................John SerratoSongs ... Lord, I Need You; Tis So Sweet to Trust in JesusSermon ............................................................Kent RisleyInvitation Song ..................Just As I Am, I Come BrokenLord’s Supper in the Chapel ..................Scott HeitmannSong .....................................Jesus Is All the World to MeAnnouncements .........................................Kevin RaynerSong .................................................... More About JesusPrayer.......................................................Ryan Ripperton
