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

office@swcocada.com

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:

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.