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The Southwesterner
Volume XLIII Number 49
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Those Privileged to Serve
Sunday AM:
Song Leader: David Dirrim
Opening Prayer: Ried Duncan
Closing Prayer: Jeff Butler
Scripture Reading: David Lewis
Lord’s Supper Thoughts: Drew Adams
Lord’s Supper Prayers:
Drew Adams & Greg Hatton
Servers: Greg Chilcoat, Travis Wingard, Bart Conley,
Garett Hatton, Tyler Jones, Dakota Osborn
Balcony Servers: Gary Hamilton & Todd Martin
Nursery: Shelly Johnson
Attendance Counter: Jake Williams
Nursing Home: Joe Dirrim
Bus Driver: Daniel Jonka
Sunday PM:
Song Leader: Mark Tinsley
Opening Prayer: Ryan Smith
Closing Prayer: Kylar Merrell
Lord Supper: Jack Long & Justin Lane
Bus Driver: Ryan Mims
Wednesday
Song Leader: Jared Hudson
Announcements: Kyle Wilson
Invitation: Alan Eck
Closing Prayer: Alan Eck
Bus Driver: Eugene Cannon
For the Month of December:
Greeters:
James & Glinda Byers
Jared & Ashlee Griffin
Contribution Counters:
Bill Young
Ried Duncan
James Byers
Chuck Love
Elder:
Richard Howard
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December 9, 2018
Welcome
We are glad you’re here!
Scheduled Services:
Sunday Bible Classes: 9:00 a.m.
Morning Assembly: 10:00 a.m. Evening Assembly: 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday Ladies Bible Class: 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Classes: 7:00 p.m.
Elders Jeff Butler Scott Estes Jack Frye
Richard Howard Daryl Pults Ken Roper
Ministers Brian Lewis David Dirrim John Marble Kyle Wilson
Secretary Dana Chilcoat
Office:
505 W. 17th Ada, OK 74820 580-332-3430
Order of Worship
Welcome
We Bow Down - 577
Scripture: John 1:16-18
Prayer
We Will Glorify - 578
Oh, They Tell Me of a Home - 968
He Loves Me - 386
Thoughts From the Cross: Drew Adams
Worthy the Lamb That Was Slain - 150
Communion
More Precious Than Silver (Not in Book)
Contribution
Wonderful Words of Life - 543
A.M. Lesson: Who Is Jesus?
Victory in Jesus - 470
Announcements
Jesus Only Jesus (Not in Book)
Prayer
P.M. Lesson: College Group
SWCOCADA
Telling His Story
I have really enjoyed Leon’s Wednesday night class about the church of the first
century. The churches that Paul wrote to were different in many ways, but they
had something in common. As the story of Jesus made its way into their
communities, people received it in different ways. Coming into contact with the
gospel demands a reaction. It is not something that many can be neutral about.
The people of Ephesus learn that through the uproar that happens in Acts 19.
There were some who were obstinate and refused to believe or change their
ways. There were others whose lives were completely changed by the message.
Some who had practiced sorcery destroyed their valuable scrolls, because they
knew they would no longer need them. The people of the town gathered, and
verse 32 describes the gathering this way: “The assembly was in confusion:
Some were shouting one thing, some another. Most of the people did not even
know why they were there.” When one of the Jews tried to explain what was
going on, the people shouted in unison so he could not be heard.
It all happened nearly 2000 years ago, but it sounds a lot like the culture we live
in. There is so much noise around us, it can be difficult to get the message
through. Too often we find ourselves discouraged and silent as a result. At those
times, we need to remember the sorcerers destroying their scrolls. Through the
noise, discouragement and stubbornness, the gospel still reaches the hearts of
people who might not even realize why they are here.
As we near Christmas, the story of Jesus coming to earth cuts through some of
that noise in our society. People who do not usually talk about Jesus see displays
of His story in yards and on signs. They sing songs about Him. Maybe for a
moment hearts are more receptive to learn of his love. They need to know that
the manger and wise men is not where His story ends. Let’s continue to tell His
story, so that more may come to know and follow Him.
- Brian
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory
as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. - John 1:14
Sermon Notes:
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Sign Language Interpreting Available
December Birthdays & Anniversaries
09 (A) Ray & Melba Hamlett 11 Glinda Byers 12 Ashlee Holloway, Alex
Robinson, Zach Sullivan, (A) Oscar & Autumn Tamayo
13 Jeff Butler, Kyle Wilson 15 (A) Leon & Nell Dennis
For The Record
Bible Study 194
AM Assembly 321
PM Assembly 153
Wednesday PM 166
Contributions $12,963
Budget $11,274
Memory Verses Challenge
2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with
complete patience and teaching.
Calling all kids 1-100! Join us in our memory challenge each week. Find John and say this week’s
memory verse for a special prize!
December 09 - Ladies Pr. Group, College Do Evening Service,
College Meal/Devo at SBC
13 - College Meal/Devo at Dennis’ Home
16 - NO Fellowship Groups, Youth/Col. H. Height -
Youth Ch. Party at Dennis’
Col. Meal/Devo at SBC
18 - Last Day for Tuesday Morn. Ladies Bible Cl.
21 - Yellow House
23 - Ladies Prayer Group
25 - Christmas Day (Office Closed)
30 - Youth Lock-In
31 - Meals on Wheels Week (Dec. 31st - Jan. 4th)
Family News & Updates
Bible Classes
Adult Classes
Galatians
Floyd Kaiser
(Auditorium)
John
Various Teachers
(Fellowship Building)
Young Professionals
Matthew
Jeff Butler
College
Kyle Wilson
(Fellowship Building)
Youth
The Gospel of John
John Marble
(Youth Room)
Kids
Journey Land
See greeters for class location
Pray For Our Service Men:
Payton Patton, Clay Patterson, Michale Perry, Seth Kemper, Chanse Alexander, Dawson Hendricks, Frank Holsapple Jr., Jonathon Wingard & Allen Womacks.
If you have a family member or know of someone you would like to add to our prayer list let the office know.
Chris Kaiser had ankle surgery Friday in Norman. He would appreciate the prayers.
Tom Saiz will have an eye procedure done on Tuesday, December 11th. He would appreciate the prayers.
Chuck Love will be having hip replacement surgery done on Wednesday, December 12th. He would appreciate the prayers.
Rebecca Ely found out that she has pancreatic cancer. Please keep her in your prayers.
Leona Strong had a successful procedure done at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital. She was released Wednesday & is home recovering.
Sandy Kelm, Weldon Cravey’s friend from Arkansas, is struggling with severe health issues & would appreciate the prayers.
Russell & Kim Holton, Weldon Cravey’s friends, are experiencing health challenges & would appreciate the prayers.
Brittany Cox went forward last Sunday to ask for prayers for her grandmother, who is struggling with her health.
Donna Giles went forward Wednesday night asking for prayers for her friend, Nancy Frost, who fell & hurt her leg.
Ladies Prayer Group will meet today & again on Sunday, December 23rd at 4 pm.
The Ridiculously Fancy Tea Party that was scheduled for yesterday, was cancelled due to
inclement weather. It will be rescheduled at a different time.
NO FELLOWSHIP GROUPS will meet in the month of December. The previous announcement in the bulletin was incorrect. The groups will resume in January.
Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Class will have their last class in 2018 on Tuesday, December 18th. The date the class will resume is TBA.
Yellow House will give food away on Friday, December 21st due to the Christmas Holiday. Workers this month are: Darrell & Cindy Geiger, Mary Barrett, Pete Maloy, Bobbie Fennell, Diana Hatton, Alan Simpson, Larry Maxwell, James Myers, Donna & Ryan Duncan.
Meals on Wheels week will be Monday, December 31st through Friday, January 4th.
Nursing Home Servers Needed: We are in great need of more men to take communion to the nursing homes on Sunday mornings before church. If you are willing to help with this, please contact Alan Simpson.
Please Continue to Pray For:
Patsy Hill, Sherry Price, Shirley Gatewood, Pattie Mitchell, Katie Meaders, Gayle Crane, Geneva Bullock, Debbie Harber, Donna Love, Thayne Consequellos, Joy Crowell, Joe Medlock, Lena Denson, Verna Cannon, Lewis & Lea Crain, Bonnie Moss, Warner Fleck, Karen Floyd, Jessie Glover, Ann Steele, Johnnie Sing, Maxcine Albright, June Fulton, Mildred West, Charles & Barbara Cannon, Johnnie Ann Wacaster, Randy Wilson, Paul & Shirley Love, Steve, Jana & Stacey Stewart, Bill Scott, & Joyce Davenport.
For more information on upcoming events please see the bulletin boards in the foyer
For more information about upcoming Southwest Kids events see the bulletin board in the foyer.
Tigers for
Christ
News
December 9th
College will lead evening service at
SW, Meal/devo at SBC after
evening service
December 13th
Meal/devo at the home of
Dusty & Clarie Dennis
Upcoming Events
December 16th January 13th
Online Picture Microsoft Publisher
This year’s SWAT Christmas Party will be December 16th @ the Dennis’. Please bring a $5 gift if you wish to participate in the gift
exchange.
Winter Quest 2019
The Winter Quest Retreat @ Pettijohn Springs will be
January 18th—20th. This year’s theme is “Fact or
Fiction”. Registration is open until
January 9th. To register go to
wq.eventbrite.com. Cost is $50. For
more information please see John.
The AWTG & women’s
basketball game will be
January 13th in Norman.
Tickets for the game
cost $5. To sign up &
pay for tickets please
see John. Deadline is
Dec. 26th.