edmondchurchofChr is tDecember 18, 2011Volume 49, No. 47

THE VISITOR

(405) 341-3353

COMMITMENTSUNDAY

This Sunday, December 18

Prepare and Plan to commit to the Ministry Plan for 2012

ChristmasDay

One Service:3:00 pm

A new beginningArea-wide Year-end Service

Speaker: Randy Roper

Wednesday, Dec. 287:00pm

Edmond Church of Christ

Special Bible Hour for Children 3 yrs old thru 2nd grade.

A Crown of Righteousness

Special Children’s ProgramNo Bible Classes

No Early Bird Service

NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

pLACING MEMbERSHIpRObERT & SANdI HAyS (NOT pICTUREd)13701 Crest Glen, 73013

WOOdy & KRISTI ELMORE(CALEb, JACOb, AARON & RACHEL)870065 S. Hwy 18 Chandler 74834

MIKE SCHARRER1300 E. Ayers St. Apt. 15473034 ph: 824-6878

bApTISM

AARON MORA

HOSpITALIzEd bELLEVUE REHAb – Kathy SmithMERCy – Joann Wilson

CONTINUEd pRAyERSPriscilla Alley, Linda Walts, Linda McAdams, Valorie Noe, Brenda Risley’s mother, James McConnell, Ted Dean, John Kinney, Tiffany Wise, Karen Driskill’s sister, Nancy Higgs, David Jones, Tim Priebe’s parents, Susan Sullivan, Barbara Tucker, Susan Fuller’s brother, Jerry Scott, Marie Kee, Jim Noe’s mother, Robert Chambers, Montana Pickens, Bob Robb, Ivan Stewart, Nelda Smith, Rhonda Deal’s mother, John Bridwell, Connie Mashburn, Darla Smith’s brother, Candace Barnett, Vickie GarretTHOSE IN THE MILITARyChris Gehri, Doug Dedon, Joe Sanders, Elaine Noe, Johnnie Bennett, Casey Woods, Zach Fly, Bradley Martin, Alex Young, Marc & Lisa Davis, Kale Williams, Jonathan Ball, Andrew & Steven Shipp, Travis Sander, Jordan Howie

SyMpATHy IS ExTENdEd TORUSTy MATLOCK in the death of his step-father.

THE OffICE WILL bE CLOSEd dEC. 26 ANd JAN. 2

THERE WILL bE NO bULLETIN ON dEC. 25 OR JAN. 1

ELdERS RON GOOdNIGHT & LOUIS bOyCE will be in the library Wednesday for anyone with spiritual concerns. fOOd pANTRy ITEMS: pancake mix & syrup, granola bars, packaged cookiesdECEMbER NURSERy WORKERS: TransformersTUESdAy LAdIES’ CLASS will break until January. ANNUAL MEETING as required by the state of Oklahoma on Dec. 18 at 4:55 pm in the auditorium. NEWbORN MINISTRy Meeting on Dec. 18 at 4pm in the parlor. MISSIONS COMMITTEE Meeting on Dec. 18 at 4 pm in the conference room. COUpLES RETREAT Save the Date Feb. 10-12 at NCED Conference Center & Hotel in Norman.MEN’S RETREAT Cd’S available in the foyer. Today is the last day to get them.

For High School Students

We have surpassed our goal of 6,000,000 verses read during 2011! We thank each person who participated and pray that this has developed a habit of daily Bible reading and a love of scripture.BiBle Reading

6,000,000 Verses!

CALENdAR Of EVENTS

CHILdREN’S MINISTRy dEC. 28: Year End Service, Special Bible Hour: Wear a silly hat and take home a crown.

yOUTH MINISTRyJAN. 7: The Passion at 2 pm in the Youth

RoomJAN. 8: First LTC MeetingJAN. 20-22: Winterfest, return forms ASAP

SINGLES’ MINISTRy dEC. 18: Deliver Christmas Wish Gifts

Holiday Banquet

Rex Avera 18Jackson Priebe 18Chrissey Glavan 19Sharon Britt 19Robin Beam 19Nicki Collins 19Jeff Johnson 19Dorla Matlock 19Hayley Waldo 20David Jayne 20Kendall White 20Ethan Hollingsworth 20Courtney Dean 20Matthew Starling 20Doug Dye 20Jessica Starling 20Becky Cocklin 21Carol Williams 21Ben Lentz 22Gary Campbell 22Matt Peacock 22Byron Curtis 22Abigael Hood 22Nicholas Ford 22Kathy Norman 24Pat Smalling 24Avis Bonesteel 25Linda Ware 25

Matt Goad 25Gannon Roberts 26Susan Hood 27Jeannie Milligan 27Aaron White 27Tanner Bentley 27Summer Bennett 28Kenneth Hollingsworth 28Vera Blackburn 29Wanda Shirley 29Noah Gleason 29Zack Fogelman 29Tiffany King 29Ron Goodnight 30Julian Walker 30Nancy Higgs 30Brenda Chambers 30Larry Shepheard 30Jared Whitehead 31Marj Welch 31Margaret Cain 31Pam Hammonds 31Daniel Harlow 31Katie Stow 31Irma Lee 31Titus Ellis 31Phyllis Thomas 31

bIRTHdAySNathan & Chrissey Glavan 18Dan & Angie Ridings 18Jay & Brandy Brasket 19Tim & Leann Priebe 20Danny & Tiffany Gonzalez 20Josh & Chara Watson 20Rusty & Dorla Matlock 21Bill & Sharon Riggle 22Gary & Vickie Garrett 23Don & Nancy Robinson 26Chuck & Susan Tanner 27Bill & Nancy Cheney 27Tom & Pat Breninger 27David & Robin Beam 29Paul & Jean Adams 29Merritt & Denise Roberts 29Don & Louann Millard 29Geoffrey & Elyssa Dolinger 30Michael & Kim Cady 30Dan & Dana Sorrells 31Luke & Breanna White 31David & Caren Bush 31

ANNIVERSARIES

The past two years have been hard and many are hurting. But we have the answer.This is the time and place for believers to join together and lead America out of this economic mess.

We are offering a Financial Peace University class that will show you God’s way of handling money.Join us for The Great Recovery. It starts with faith. It starts with action. It starts with you.

THE GREATRECOVERY.com

Enter your class date/time/locationand contact information here. Extra info goes here.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY STARTS JANUARY 9

Register online now! $95/person

The Pathfinders will be delivering the wrapped

presents Dec. 18

Over 100 kids adopted

Couples Retreat

Save the dateFebruary 10-12

NCED Conference Center & Hotel Norman, OK

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SCHEdULE Of SERVICES

SuNDAYbIbLE SCHOOL 9:30 amWORSHIp 8:15 am & 10:40 am, 5 pm

TuESDAYLAdIES CLASS (Sept.-May) 9:30 am

WEDNESDAYMId-WEEK CLASSES 5 & 7 pm

REfLECTIONS...RANDY ROPERMINISTER

fOREIGN MISSIONARIES Jose Guido NicaraguaDave & Debbie Hogan SingaporeReuben & Maureen Kapaale ZambiaJuan Pablo Perez NicaraguaGabriel Rivera NicaraguaRoger & Diane Saumur Montreal

LOCAL MISSIONARIES Julian Cruz SpanishMack Lyon SearchPhil Sanders Search

MINISTRy STAff Evan Burkett Kent Risley Brenda Gordon Jeremy RobertsonRob Long Randy RoperAlan Martin Kelly Tomasi

ELdERS Richard Blankenship Larry MillerLouis Boyce Dean NilesMark Coleman Glover ShippRon Goodnight Lendon ShottsSylvan Gordon Bob SmithLyle Kelsey John Trotter Dale Lollar Bob WhiddonJack Lowry Jeff WhiteheadDave Miller

Making and keeping commitments is a distinctive mark of Christianity. As God’s people, we are called to openly confess our faith in Jesus Christ and commit all aspects of our lives to Him. Today at Commitment Sunday, we have an opportunity to make and/or renew our commitments to God in four important areas: a) worship participation, b) spiritual disciplines, c) missional outreach, and d) financial giving.

I hope you are prayerfully considering your role in the Kingdom and in this local church family. As we look ahead to 2012 and beyond, will you embrace a deeper level of commitment in these four areas? It is easy to find plausible reasons not to do these things. It is admirable to make these pursuits a priority in your life. Join us today as we commit ourselves more fully to God and His divine work in this world!

Are you looking for a great gift idea for Christmas? Here are two unique ideas. Give the gift of Financial Peace university to yourself or someone you love. FPu starts Monday, Jan. 9. Register online at www.edmondchurchofchrist.com. Another idea is the annual Couples Retreat. The 2012 retreat is Feb. 10-12 at the NCED Conference Center and Hotel in Norman. Some exciting plans are being made for another incredible couples retreat! Consider helping another couple attend.

AM Worship Total 1163PM Worship 605Bible School 925Preschool 94Grades K-6 122Grades 7-12 85College 72Pathfinders 33Light 22YMCA 30Sojourners 32Young Families 49Transformers 59Sowers 56

VIP 96upwards 39Primetime 9039ers 43Community 26Builders 19In Depth Bible Study 11Spanish 19

MINISTRy pLAN REpORTWeekly Plan $34,039.00Offering $34,291.50

ATTENdANCE REpORT: December 11, 2011

(405) 341-3353

SUNdAy MORNING: December 18, 2011

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.

SERMON “COMMITMENT SUNdAy: ON THE ALTAR”

Romans 12:1-8

BiBle ReadingCounting Verses. Changing Lives.

TOTAL VERSES READ SO FAR:6,112,022

GOAL: 6,000,000

ATTENdANCE CARdS: Please take a minute to fill out an attendance card: white card for members and green card for visitors.

fIRST SERVICEWelcome ..................................................Randy RoperSong Leader .....................................Allen WiedersteinSongs ........................................................231, 682, 492Scripture .....................................................David KeckPrayer........................................................Bob BrackettSongs ................................................................397, 764Communion ................................................. Mike CainSong ......................................................................... S 65Song During Offering ...............................................291Song ..........................................................................427Sermon .....................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song .........................................................551Announcements .............................Jeremy RobertsonSong ..........................................................................335Prayer........................................................Rick Bagwell

SECONd SERVICEWelcome ..................................................Randy RoperChildren’s Story Time .................................Jason DeanSong Leader ..............................................David BurchSongs ........................................................111, 376, 141Scripture .................................................Andrew AstonPrayer.................................................Craig WilliamsonSongs ................................................................490, 268Communion ........................................ Mark CourtrightSong ..........................................................................268Song During Offering .............................................. S 16Songs .................................................................S 4, 282Children’s Bible HourSermon .....................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song .........................................................380Announcements .............................Jeremy RobertsonSong ..........................................................................202Prayer......................................................... Sid Spencer

SUNdAy EVENING: December 18, 2011

WORSHIp pROGRAM

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December 18“How Jesus Viewed Scripture”

SERMON “fAITH AppS: pRAyER”

James 5:13-18

Welcome ...................................................Kelly TomasiSong Leader ......................................... Jeff WhiteheadSongs ...................................... 730, S 14, 144, 251, S 36Scripture .......................................... Preston WattersonPrayer.............................................................Will ArnettSongs ...............................................................618, S 43Sermon ...........................................................Rob LongInvitation Song .........................................................612Song ..........................................................................381Lord’s Supper in the ChapelAnnouncements .............................Jeremy Robertson Prayer

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