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(405) 341-3353 September 15, 2013Volume 51, No. 35

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September 15 “Justice for All”

September 22 “Like a Good Neighbor” (Launch of Connect Challenge)

SUNDAY MORNING SERMON SERIES

MAKING INTENTIONAL CONNECTIONS IN THE NAME OF CHRIST

waiting onGOD

Lessons on God’s Timing

5-Lesson Series on Sunday Evenings When we experience a gap between God’s timing and our own, we are called upon to simply trust God.

SUNDAY EVENING SERMON SERIES

DynamicMarriage?

Do you want a

Marriage Enrichment Course for all Couples

Mondays, 6:30 - 9:00 pmBeginning September 16

$95/couple (regularly $165)Pre-registration is required online at edmondchurchofchrist.com

Resumes Sept. 16

6:00pm Meal

6:30pm Ministry Projects

Building MaintenanceDynamic Marriage

& Classes

Sowers class- cleanup & dessert

NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BAPTIZED

MITCHELL ROBERTS

HOSPITALIZED BAPTIST: Connie Mashburn

REHAB BELLEVUE: Joan Renfro COLONIAL ESTATES: Bruce Honeycutt

CONTINUED PRAYERS John Bridwell, Priscilla Alley, Valorie Noe, Tamie Ross, Linda McAdams, David Jones, Max Dunn, Rodney Chambers & family, Tim Streller, Mack Lyon, Bill Lowry, Margaret Cain, Brad Markley, Annette Harris’ mother, Buddy & Ruby Mayes, Carole Whitehead, Sarah Gigstad’s mother, John Norman, Betty Maston, Doris Davis, Mary Carney, John Bennett’s mother,

Rex & Edith Avera, Mike Scharrer, Wiley & Judith Risley, Phil Thompson’s father, Noe’s daughter, Beverly White, Doris Robb’s brother, Maureen Kapaale, Shirley Boyce’s daughter, Lily Cail’s father, Susan Sullivan, Jonathan King, Sharon Vaulner, Karen Babcock’s son, Billy & Joy Mansfield’s daughter, Brenda Risley’s father, Al & Dayna McDowell, Nancy Dew, Latricia Smith, Pam Tennial’s aunt, Amy Risley’s sister, Kylie Cocklin, Dawn Sharp’s Step-mom, Mary Dill’s brother-in-law, Harold Dills, Doris Robb THOSE IN THE MILITARY Chris Gehri, Doug Dedon, Joe Sanders, Elaine Noe, Casey Woods, Bradley Martin, Glen Lollar, Alex Young, Abram Spillman, Christopher Spangler

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO DIXIE FARRAR in the death of her father. DOYLE MARTIN in the death of his brother. BRENDA MILES & ELIZABETH JONES in the death of their grandfather. BOB ROBB in the death of his brother. JOHN BENNETT in the death of his aunt.

FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: canned fruit/vegetables, saltine crackers and cereal. Thank you, your support is always appreciated. SEPTEMBER NURSERY WORKERS: Sowers Class LADIES RETREAT: JOINED & HELD TOGETHER: Oct. 18-19. Cost is $21. Register in the foyer or online at edmondchurchofchrist.com. WOMEN’S CHORUS will meet on Sept. 15 & 29 at 3:30 in the chapel. TUESDAY LADIES CLASS meets at 9:30 am in the fellowship hall and will have a luncheon after class on Sept. 17. MISSION COMMITTEE meeting on Sept. 15 at 3:30 in the conference room. NEWBORN MINISTRY meeting on Sept. 15 at 4 pm in the parlor. MEN’S MINISTRY meeting on Sept. 15 at 4 pm in fellowship C. PARENTING WITH LOVE & LOGIC class meets Wednesdays in the fellowship hall. There is a $10 cost for materials. OC LECTURESHIP 2013: The Future of the Church, will be Oct. 6-8. For a full schedule go to www.oc.edu/events/lectureship/schedule.html. BOOK OF REVELATION CLASS taught by Glenn Teague, hosted by the Community class, meets in the auditorium on Wednesdays in Sept. & Oct. SEARCH needs volunteers on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 9 am.

La Sierra Bible Camp is a unique church camp experience for teens in the valley of Aquiles, Mexico. The camp, started by members of the Edmond church and now directed by Ismael Resendez, conducted two sessions of La Sierra this summer with 38 students the first week and 58 the second week. There were a total of five baptisms

during the weeks of praise, worship, and Bible study. Please keep the teens from Aquiles in your prayers.

From the Mission Field

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

Laura Turman 15Morgandi Collins 16Sophia Yates 16Delisa Walker 16Dave Scott 16Mandy Harlow 16Jeff Martin 16Darlene Allenbach 17Donna Carlton 17Zachary Arnett 17Eric Lyons 18Tom Brookey 18Lendon Shotts 18Brent Keck 18Jack Klameth 19

Joy Mansfield 19Darci Sorrells 19Maria Gaspar 19Connie Franklin 20Lauren Pullen 20Camyll Heitmann 20Mike Collins 21Kathy Milligan 21Ruby Wood 21Rachel Cooper 21Faith Acker 21Emma Johnson 21Katie Bosley 21

Harlan & Mary Smith 16Mark & Nancy Stansberry 17Brian & Mallory Jackson 21

SPANISH MINISTRY SEPT. 15: Family Day Activity at 5 pm in Angel Park. SEPT. 29: Potluck

YOUTH MINISTRY SEPT. 16: Elevate, 8pm at the Covalt’s SEPT. 18: OC Night SEPT. 19: OneWay, 7pm at the Gee’s SEPT. 20-22: Fall Retreat

InHis Steps

Daddy-DaughterSEPT. 27 @ 7PM

PreK - 6th GRADE

Daddies and daughters will enjoy a night of

activities and dessert.

Register online until 22.

FEEL THE SPIRIT. GIVE BLOOD.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 2210 am - 2:30 pm

in the gym.

Sign up with Doug at

341-9888or online at

www.obi.org

Saturday, Sept. 21 Cost: $15 per person

King's Ranch 11800 Ecker Drive

24th annual

Presented by the VIP Class

Tickets available in the foyer!Tickets available in the foyer! DATE NIGHT

Creating Life-Changing Conversations

FRIENDSPEAK Training Seminar Saturday, September 21

8:30 am - noon in the conference room.Ben Woodward, Director of FriendSpeak,

will be the instructor. All materials and child care will be provided. Learn how to become conversational partners with Readers who desire to improve their English.

Qualifications needed: a desire to share the good news about Jesus, the ability to speakEnglish, and the willingness to share about one hour per week for this ministry. Please RSVP; call the office if you plan to attend.

Last day to sign up is Sept.15!

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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 Ubaldo Camacho MexicoJose Guido NicaraguaReuben & Maureen Kapaale ZambiaJuan Pablo & Fatima Perez NicaraguaGabriel & Cruz Rivera NicaraguaRoger & Diane Saumur MontrealKara Tobey Mozambique

DOMESTIC MISSIONARIES Humberto & Irene Hernandez McAllen, TXJohn & Jill Schadegg Logan, UTMack Lyon SearchPhil Sanders SearchTony Sepulveda Spanish Speaking Minister

MINISTRY STAFF Evan BurkettBrenda GordonRob Long

Kevin RaynerKent RisleyJeremy Robertson

Randy RoperKelly Tomasi

ELDERS Blaine AllenbachRichard BlankenshipMike CainMark ColemanAndy DeanSylvan Gordon

Lyle KelseyDale LollarJack LowryDave MillerLarry MillerDean Niles

Lendon ShottsJohn TrotterBob WhiddonJeff Whitehead

REFLECTIONS…

It was announced last week that Kelci and I will be moving to Niteroi, Brazil to work with the mission’s team there. We are excited about this opportunity as mission work has always been on our hearts.

Kelci and I both attended the Edmond church of Christ while in college. We were blessed to be involved with the campus ministry and to be mentored by Brent Nichols, Evan Burkett, and other members. The college years are so important and this church has been an instrumental part of who we are today and what we believe in. In campus ministry, we found our love for missions.

We have been blessed to work with the youth group for the past four years; blessed by the students and their parents. I know that God will continue to bless and do amazing things through this group of parents and students.

Your prayers, support, and encouragement have been unprecedented and we appreciate you all so much. We have loved spending time with the parents, elders, staff and of course our youth. We will miss you all greatly, but know that God has big plans for you all.

AM Worship Total 1346PM Worship 625Bible School 1114 Preschool 84Grades K-6 148 Grades 7-12 99College 154Seekers 25 Pathfinders 38LIGHT 17YMCA 31Sojourners 33Young Families 67Transformers 67

Sowers 52VIP 77Upwards 40Primetime 77Auditorium 78In Depth Bible Study 14Spanish 11/18

MINISTRY PLAN REPORTWeekly Plan $39,067.00 Weekly Offering $37,858.79 COMMISSION SUNDAYPlan $410,000.00Offering $184,574.00

ATTENDANCE REPORT: September 8, 2013

KELLY TOMASIYOUTH MINISTER

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: September 15, 2013

SERMON“JUSTICE FOR ALL”

Luke 4:17-19

FIRST SERVICEWelcome ..................................................... Kent RisleySong Leader ....................................... Matt BatchelderSongs ........................................................362, 732, 500Prayer.......................................................... John TrotterSong ..........................................................................299Communion ........................................ Mark CourtrightSong ......................................................................... S 12OfferingSong ......................................................................... S 17Scripture .................................................... Larry YoungSong ..............................................................................9Sermon ...........................................................Rob LongInvitation Song .........................................................380Announcements .......................................Kelly Tomasi Song ..........................................................................544Prayer.................................................... Michael Reese

SECOND SERVICEWelcome ..................................................Randy RoperChildren’s Story Time .................................. Kent RisleySong Leader .............................................Larry OwsleySongs .................. The Battle Belongs to the Lord, 572, Sing to the King, There’s a StirringPrayer...........................................................Lyle KelseySongs .............................................The Joy of the Lord, How Deep the Father’s LoveCommunion ...............................................David KeckSong ..........................................................................738OfferingSong ............................. O Lord, We Praise They NameScripture ................................................Patrick RaynerSong ...................................... Be Unto Your Name, 523Children’s Bible HourSermon ...........................................................Rob LongInvitation Song .........................................................667Announcements .......................................Kelly Tomasi Song ..........................................................................863Prayer.........................................................Aaron White

WORSHIP PROGRAM

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SUNDAY EVENING: September 15, 2013

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September 15“SIN”

SERMON“WAITING WITH MOSES”

Psalm 37:1-7

Welcome .........................................Jeremy RobertsonSong Leader ...............................................Jason DeanSongs ..............501, Holy, Lord, Come Let Us Worship, Surround Us, LordScripture ...................................................... Gary RicksSongs ....... That’s Why We Praise Him, Hide Me AwayPrayer............................................................ Mo RenfroSongs ............................................ 345, Mighty to SaveSermon .....................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song .........................................................436Song ......................................................................... S 79Lord’s Supper in the Chapel .....................Dan SorrellsAnnouncements .......................................Kelly TomasiSong ..........................................................................523Prayer.......................................................Dustin Rayner

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