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June 14, 2020

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Tuesday Ladies Bible Class: CANCELLED

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Elders Jeff Butler Scott Estes

Greg Hatton David Hendricks Richard Howard

Brent Lowe Butch Platt Ken Roper

Ministers Brian Lewis David Dirrim Kyle Wilson

Secretary Dana Chilcoat

Office: 505 W. 17th

Ada, OK 74820 580-332-3430

office@swcocada.com

One Another On Wednesdays this summer, we are having our usual summer guest speaker series in an unusual way. Each Wednesday you can find our guest speaker’s video lesson on our Facebook and YouTube pages. David Dirrim and I had already begun planning for our theme and speakers before our routines and meetings changed. We had chosen the theme, “One Another” for this summer. Since March, it has become very clear to all of us just how important those “one another” relationships are in our lives. As we have faced social distancing and racial tensions in our nation, we know that having the kind of relationships that God desires will take some effort on our part. The Bible has a lot to say about how we should treat one another. Although there are many places we could look, I would like you to think about what Paul told the Ephesian church about their relationships and what we can learn from them.

Their love for other Christians was a blessing (Ephesians 1:16). One of the things Paul was thankful for was that love. It not only helped their interaction, but it served as an example for others.

The blood of Jesus has the power to reconcile groups that were once separate (Ephesians 2:11-18). The church at Ephesus may have struggled because they came from different backgrounds, but those who once felt apart were now welcome. In the midst of our national racial struggles, this is a powerful message. God intends to bring a peaceful whole out of splintered groups.

They are fellow citizens of God’s kingdom (Ephesians 2:19-22). People who might otherwise have nothing in common now had a reason to be unified. Being part of God’s family supersedes all our other affiliations.

Their love for one another would help them know Christ better (Ephesians 3:14-19). Following Jesus was always intended to be a team event. Although there is a personal side to that relationship, it is never fully what it could be without the community of believers.

They needed to continue striving for unity (Ephesians 4:1-6). Paul told them to live a life “worthy of the calling to which you have been called.” Usually when we talk about something like that, we tend to talk about behaviors and avoiding sin. Paul talks about unity, humility and patience. Living a life that honors God always includes treating one another well.

They had to watch their words, not just their actions (Ephesians 4:25-32). Our words can easily build up or tear down. We must choose them well, keep them honest and make them positive.

How they treated one another began at home (Ephesians 5:1-6:9). We cannot forget those who are closest to us when we want to treat one another in a way that honors God. He wants that same love, kindness and respect to be the foundation of our family interaction.

Praying for each other is essential (Ephesians 6:18-20). We pray for each other when struggles and loss come into our lives, but let’s not forget to pray for one another regularly. Paul begins the letter talking about his regular prayer for them and ends it by reminding them to do the same.

It is an undeniable, scriptural truth that how we treat one another matters to God. I pray this summer will be a reminder and encouragement for us as we love one another. - Brian

SWCOCADA

Volume XLV Number 24

Week of June 7th $13,552 Weekly Budget

$12,821 swcocada.com/giving

June Birthdays & Anniversaries

14 (A) Wib & Juanita Scroggins 16 Jessica Ballard, Lindsay Jones 18 (A) Greg & Diana Hatton 19 Lea Crain, Wilma Miller 20 (A) Charles & Barbara Cannon, Chuck & Donna Love, Johnnie & Norma Sing

Pray For Our Service Men:

Daniel Hataway, Payton Patton, Clay Patterson, Michale Perry, Chanse Alexander, Dawson Hendricks, Frank Holsapple Jr., & Jonathon Wingard.

If you have a family member or know of someone you would like to add to our prayer list let the office know.

Update: The elders have decided to continue our cur rent worship schedule of Sunday morning worship service at 10:00 am for those who are comfortable attending. We plan to continue this schedule through the month of June. Services will continue to be live streamed on facebook and youtube for those choosing to worship at home.

Worship service will be live streamed online at 10 am, so you can participate in worship using that technology. You can access the video at the church Facebook page using this link: www.facebook.com/swcocada. The video will be available after the service concludes if you wish to view it later.

All Bible classes except the teen class are available at facebook.com/swcocada or youtube.com/swcocada.

Sunday: Baby Bible Class, Children’s Bible Class, & Adult Bible

Class - Study of Luke taught by Jeff Butler

Facebook Live, Southwest Young Adult Class with

David Dirrim at 9:00 am

Wednesday: Summer Series

Thursday: Teen Bible Class - Taught by Brian Lewis on Zoom at 7:30 pm

Servers Scheduled for 10 am Sunday, June 14th:

Opening Prayer - James Bryant

Closing Prayer - Alan Eck

Communion Thoughts - Bart Conley

Attendance Counting - Bill Young

Safety Team Walk - Daimon Alexander & Kevin Graham

Safety Team Camera - Bradley Butler

Service Coordinator - Caleb Estes

Sound Booth - Jared Hudson & Jake Williams

Elder of the Month - Butch Platt

Family News & Updates Travis Wingard was admitted to the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center on June 5th for testing. Please keep him in your prayers.

Alan Johnson has been in the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was transferred to OU Medical Center for open heart surgery on Tuesday and then transferred back to the VA Hospital. Also during this time his mother passed away on June 6th. Please keep Alan and Kerrie in your prayers.

Please keep Patsy Hill in your prayers. She had her pacemaker battery replaced and is having a few other health problems at this time. Also keep Butch Platt’s father, Herman Platt, in your prayers as he fell and is recovering from that at home in Broken Arrow.

Our sympathy goes to Car olyn Preble on the passing of her father , Andy Wayne Blue. He is also the grandfather of Laura Long and Mary Conley. He passed away on June 6th. His funeral services were held on Wednesday in Amber-Pocasset. Please keep Carolyn, Laura, and Mary and their families in your prayers.

Bart Conley and Caleb Estes have conver ted the cur rent schedule (COVID-19) into the regular scheduling software. Everyone should begin receiving emails and texts about their individual services.

Yellow House will hand out food on Monday, J une 22nd from 8 am to 10 am.

Please Continue to Pray For: Karen Floyd, Katie Meaders, Patsy Hill, Johnnie Sing, Alyene Sims, Z.D. Parker, Joe Don Harrison, Joe Medlock, Jim Begin, Jeannie Wingard, Mildred West, Cherry Bennett, Shirley Gatewood, Shirley Perry, Anne Leaverton, Sherry Price, Pattie Mitchell, Debbie Harber, Donna Love, Thayne Consequellos, Joy Crowell, Verna Cannon, Lewis & Lea Crain, Warner Fleck, Jessie Glover, Randy Wilson, Paul & Shirley Love, Steve, Jana & Stacey Stewart, & Bill Scott.

We want to thank those who called, sent such beautiful car ds and thoughts and to the church for the beautiful live flower. Your kindness, inquiries and prayers were really appreciated during the death of my dear sister, Marie Tispword in Oregon. Bobbye Darbison and Family

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Thank you so much for the notes, cards, flowers and phone calls in memory of the passing of my wife, Elaine. I love and appreciate all of you. Alan Eck

Dear Southwest Family, Words can never express our gratitude to the love poured out to us during the loss of our Husband and Daddy. We appreciate the acts of kindness; your calls, food brought to the house, cards sent and sweet memories shared. Thank you for the beautiful plant sent in memory of Elmer to the services. Thank you to Richard for the uplifting song service and to the elders for their love, support and prayers! Thank you again for the prayers and love shown to our family! We love you,

The Elmer Gerth Family