Sunday, May 23, 2021

10:30 a.m.

A family of faith, growing in God’s love, striving to be faithful.

First Family Welcome………………………………………………………………………….……..Brad Stewart

“Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”

arr. by Lani Smith

Don Clothier, piano

Steven McConnell, organ

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Luke 12: 22-34

22 Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or

about your body, what you will wear. 23 For life is more than food, and the body more than

clothes. 24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds

them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! 25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to

your life? 26 Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?

27 “Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his

splendor was dressed like one of these. 28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here

today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith! 29 And

do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. 30 For the pagan world runs after

all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 But seek his kingdom, and these things will

be given to you as well.

32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your

possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heav-

en that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there

your heart will be also.

Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come?

Why should my heart be lonely and long for heaven and home when Jesus is my portion?

My constant friend is He: His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

His eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches me.

I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free.

For His eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches me.

“Let not your heart be troubled,” His tender words I hear.

And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fear.

Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see:

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.

Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise,

When songs give lace to sighing, when hope within me dies,

I draw the closer to him. From care He sets me free.

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

His Eye is On the Sparrow

Ariel Koerner, solo

Congregational Prayer……………………………………………………………………………………..……Sarah Stewart

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~SERMON~

“Why Worry”…………………………….…………………………………………………………….Sarah Stewart

Luke 12: 22-34

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Benediction…………………………………………………………………………………...………...Brad Stewart

FBCOKC—Come be YOU with US !

Sarah Stewart, Pastor

Andrew Bowles, Minister of Students and Missions

Brad Stewart, Minister of Discipleship

Steven McConnell, Minister of Music

Don Clothier, Pianist

Ariel Koerner, Praise Leader

Jordan Browne, Children ’s Coordinator

FBCOKC MINISTERS

*****CareforOKC w ill be collecting peanut butter and beef or chicken ram en noodles this month. You can bring them to the church during operating hours.

Cleaning Supplies Needed for Hope Is Alive House

This year, FBCOKC “adopted” the Hope Is Alive W2 home. Part of our support agreement is providing the

house with cleaning supplies. Right now, they really need Swiffer WetJet cleaning pads. Other

recommended cleaning supplies include: Clorox toilet bowl cleaner, Clorox wipes, trash bags, dish soap,

Pledge furniture spray, glass cleaner, etc. If you would like to donate cleaning supplies, you may drop them

off at the church office and we will make sure that they get to the house. If you’re unable to purchase

specific items, but would like to donate financially, you can give to the Missions Budget by designating your

gift either on a giving envelope or online. Thanks for loving our community by loving on the W2 HIA Home!

If you would like to honor Andrew Bowles as he leaves our staff on May 31, please leave your love offering

envelope/card for him in a separate offering plate before or right after the worship service. If you are

unable to attend the service, you can mail him your love offering to the Church office. Join us for a

reception in the commons will take place after the worship service on the 31st.

Marti Hayes, Personnel Chair

Please come and take part in being a greeter at FBCOKC. We

need greeters for Sunday mornings before Bible Study and

before the Worship Service. No experience necessary

because all you need to do is welcome and connect our

members and guests with a smile at the door. Even if you

can only greet one Sunday a month, we need you. Please

contact Toni Adams at toniadams@fbcokc.org or 405-232-

4255 if you can volunteer or have any questions. Thank you

SAVE THE DATE: Calling all women. Women’s Retreat is

scheduled for September 10 and 11 at St. Crispins Retreat

Center. Don’t miss this time of fun, Bible study, food,

laughter, and fellowship.