edmond church of Christ THE VISITOR (405) 341-3353 March 12, 2017 Volume 56 No. 10 www.edmondchurchofchrist.com www.edmondchurchofchrist.com MISSION OKLAHOMA 2017 MARCH 11-16 SPRING BREAK IDABEL & BROKEN BOW, OK TX McAllen MISSION TRIP MARCH 11-18 SPRING BREAK PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE MISSIONS With the rise of fake news and alternative facts, skepticism is at an all-time high in our world. Many people no longer know what to believe or who to trust. Truth is, people have always been skeptical - especially of things they can’t see or understand. That’s why one of Jesus’ apostles wrote about some of the many “signs” Jesus performed while here on earth. This sermon series will explore the nature and purpose of some of those miraculous “signs” which are included in John’s Gospel so that we might believe and “have life in his name” (John 20:31). SEEING, BELIEVING & HAVING LIFE IN THE NAME OF JESUS SUNDAY MORNING SERMON SERIES SUNDAY EVENING SERMON SERIES March 12 Looking Up: Humility in Suffering (Job) March 19 Looking Back: Humility in Sin (Peter) March 26 Looking Down: Humility in Community (Jesus)
With the rise of fake news and alternative facts, skepticism is at an all-time high in our world. Many people no longer know what to believe or who to trust. Truth is, people have always been skeptical - especially of things they can’t see or understand. That’s why one of Jesus’ apostles wrote about some of the many “signs” Jesus performed while here on earth. This sermon series will explore the nature and purpose of some of those miraculous “signs” which are included in John’s Gospel so that we might believe and “have life in his name” (John 20:31).
SEEING, BELIEVING& HAVING LIFE IN THE
NAME OF JESUS
SUNDAY MORNING SERMON SERIESSUNDAY EVENING SERMON SERIES
March 12 Looking Up: Humility in Suffering (Job)
March 19 Looking Back: Humility in Sin (Peter)
March 26Looking Down: Humility in Community
(Jesus)
NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
BAPTIZED
ZACHARY CUTSHALL ROB SHUFFIELD
PLACING MEMBERSHP
MISAEL & MARIA MARQUEZ (ABEL, ALFONSO, AMIRA) 12000 NE 82 St. Jones, 73049
DIANNAH FEATHERSON 1125 NW 197th St, 73012
SIERRA FOGLE 2525 NW 179th Ct, 73012
REHAB MERCY: Myrna Albright THE VINEYARDS: Kathy Zawadzski
CONTINUED PRAYERS Priscilla Alley, Glendell Norman, Rosa Manhalter, Betty Wright, Paul & Rozilla Harland, Kenny & Mary Ann Sipes,
Rodney Chambers, Tonia Lillard, Lynda Copeland’s brothers, Mary Carney, Allen Roseberry’s sister, Ellen Chambers, Abby McClanahan’s brother-in-law, Mary Dill’s brother-in-law, Roy Risley, Paul Howard’s mother, Jerry Scott, Sandra Thompson’s granddaughter, Kaye Boyce, Dan Barton, Richard Todd, Ray Davis’ niece, Charlene Miller, Shawn McElroy’s grandmother, Donna Gleason’s brother, Dan & Jeanetta Sprayberry, Karl Kueteman, Susan Fuller’s sister-in-law, Bea Bowles, Lou Spencer, Ila White’s son, Nina Anderson, Aria Filleman, Denver Brackett, Dick Shough, Betty Maston THOSE IN THE MILITARY: Chris Gehri, Bradley Martin, Alex Young, Atticus Young, Miller Burkson, Clayton Williams, Cody Phillips, Alison Young, Cassie Essary, Janna Czernecki, Adrian Medina
SYMPATHY IS EXTENEDED TO TERRI POWELL in the death of her husband, Ron.
CONGRATULATIONS TO RYAN & KAYLA BURCHAM on the birth of Roman. His big brother is Kolton and his grandparents are Kyle & Kelie Wheeler. NICK & CHRISTY SMITH on the birth of Josie Elizabeth. Her grandparents are Brent & Jenna Smith; great-grandparents are Paul & Betty Wein.
BRIDAL SHOWERS JULIA PEARSON on Mar. 19 at 2 pm in the parlor. She is registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Target and Amazon. AMANDA ROE, bride-elect of Josh Howard, on April 2 at 2 pm in the parlor.
SHEPHERDS PRAYER TIME: Will not meet on Mar. 15. MONDAY FOR THE MASTER will not meet on Mar. 13. GRIEFSHARE will still meet on Mar.13 at 6:30 in the parlor. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: canned goods- vegetables, fruit, soup, stew, chili, ravioli, boxed cereal, spaghetti & sauce NURSERY WORKERS: Sowers class WOMEN'S CHORUS will meet on Mar. 19 at 3:30 in the chapel. THANK YOU NOTES were received from the family of Connie Mashburn and Jean Metheny. Thank you also to those who made banana bread and cookies for mission trips.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF RON POWELL 1937-2017Ronald Floyd Powell was born on July 15 in Roscoe, CA, to Homer &
Lela Mae Powell. Ron married Terri in 1977. They were both previously married; Terri had four children and Ron had three sons; Ronald, Jr., Stephen, and Erik.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gerald. He is survived by his wife, Terri; children; sister, Gwendolyn McClure; brother, Darryl; nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Ron loved southern gospel, playing cards, and electronic gadgets. He loved the Lord Jesus, his wife and children. He always tried to do
the right thing.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 12 No Bible Hour No LTC practices March 13 No Monday for the Master (GriefShare will still meet) March 14 No Tuesday Ladies’ classMarch 15 No Young Moms’ Bible class No Wednesdayy Prayer TimeMarch 19 No LTC practices No bulletin
Office Hours 9-3 M-Th & closed Fri
SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE CHANGES
MARCH
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Contribution given: $139,432.86Thank you for your prayers and generosity.
EASTER
EggstravaganzaAPRIL 16
WE NEED INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED
MINI-SIZED CANDY!
Please drop off byBrenda’s office.
‘SOMOS UNO’WE ARE ONE
‘Un Dios; Una Misión’SAME GOD; SAME MISSION
Hotdog FellowshipFollowing Evening ServicesCircle DriveDrop off cookies & drinks in the fellowship hall.
April 2
SUNDAY EVENING , APRIL 2
Combined English and Spanish-Speaking Worship
Everyone is enouraged to stay and fellowship
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward March 12Spring Forward
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
SUNDAYBIBLE CLASS 9:30 amWORSHIP 8:15 am & 10:40 am, 5 pm
TUESDAYLADIES CLASS (Sept.-May) 9:30 am
WEDNESDAYMID-WEEK CLASSES 5 & 7 pm
FOREIGN MISSIONARIES Josué David Alcerro NicaraguaJulio Alberto Alcerro Nicaragua Harold & Arelly Ampié NicaraguaUbaldo & Marisol Camacho MexicoEduardo Cisnero NicaraguaKye Courtright GermanyReuben & Maureen Kapaale ZambiaJana Miller ZambiaGerardo & Yesenia Rayo NicaraguaRoger & Diane Saumur Montreal
Upwards 38Primetime 80Auditorium 33In Depth Bible Study 13Hispanic 22/43
MINISTRY PLAN REPORTWeekly Plan $41,008.00 Offering
COMMISSION SUNDAY Annual Plan $382,288.00 Given to Date $139,432.86
Next Commission SundayJune 4
ATTENDANCE REPORT: March 5, 2017
Last summer, after 25 years on the campus of Oklahoma Christian the decision was made to close Camp Impact. We have all loved Camp Impact and have celebrated our time there.
We promised a new summer camp for the children completing 3rd – 5th grade. We are very excited to say that Camp Connect is HERE! The dates for Camp Connect are June 11 – 15 on the campus of Oklahoma Christian University. A lot of the same churches will be returning to be a part of Camp Connect. Camp Connect will have outstanding classes and worship time for the campers along with service projects, crafts, games and swimming during the day. In the evenings, campers will spend time in worship, special activities and Connect Groups (by congregation).
No visitors are allowed in camp, as Camp Connect has a strong security policy with a closed camp during the week. The camper-to-counselor ratio is 5:1 and campers will be with a counselor or teacher at all times.
Cost for Camp Connect is $250 per camper and registration will open soon. The last day to register is May 17. Contact Dana or me if you have any questions.
BRENDA GORDONCHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR
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: March 12, 2017
SERMON“SIGNS OF LIFE: WATER TO WINE”
John 20:30-31
FIRST SERVICE Welcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ...........................................Matt BatchelderSongs ...........................We will Glorify the King of Kings; Blessed Assurance; I Know not Why God's Wondrous GracePrayer...........................................................Bob AndreasSong ............................................................. Holy GroundCommunion ....................................................Dean NilesSong .............................................All to Jesus I SurrenderOfferingSong ......................... I'm Not Ashamed to Own My LordScriptureSong ..............................................................Faithful LoveSermon ..........................................................Phil SandersInvitation Song ..........................................I Stand in AwePrayer..................................................... Ken HelterbrandAnnouncements .........................................Kevin Rayner
SECOND SERVICEChildren’s Story Time Welcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ................................................. David BurchSongsPrayer.............................................................. James CailSongsCommunion ........................................Ken HollingsworthSongOfferingSongScripture ...............................................Nathan BabcockSongSermon ..........................................................Phil SandersInvitation SongPrayerAnnouncements ..........................................Evan Burkett
WORSHIP PROGRAM
SUNDAY EVENING: March 12, 2017
SERMON"LOOKING UP: HUMILITY IN SUFFERING"
Job 1:18-22
Welcome .............................................Randy RoperSong Leader .........................................David BurchSongsPrayerScriptureSongsSermon ................................................Randy RoperInvitation SongSongLord’s Supper in the Chapel ..... Ken HollingsworthPrayerAnnouncements ................................ Kevin Rayner
Watch SEARCH each Sunday on:KOCB-TV Channel 34 Oklahoma City 7:30 am
