Volume LVII | Number 34| 08.19.12

Del City Church of Christ 1901 Vickie Drive Del City, OK

73115 Phone: 405.672.1311

office@delcitychurch.org

TODAY, 08.19.12

MORNING: Worship Leader Vaughn Sullivan

Opening Prayer Rick Shimp

Message Shawn Fowler Leaving a Lasting Impression #7: Die Daily

Closing Prayer Elmer Cochran

EVENING ASSEMBLY: Taylor Cave Following the Path of Forgiveness, #10

Available for prayer this week: Melvin Thompson 677-6253 melvin-thompson@cox.net

Available at the information desk: Bible Class Options Birthday List Green Sheet (Prayer/Card Ministry) Sermon CD Request Forms Sermon CDs (filled requests) Small Group Options

Available at the children’s desk: Children’s Ministry Pamphlet

Available at www.delcitychurch.org: Birthday List (on bulletin link) Church calendar 2012 Current & past bulletins in PDF Green Sheet (on bulletin link) Minister/Elder Contact Information Past sermons on streaming audio

VITAL STATISTICS

Attendance (Week of 08/12/12)

Worship: 507 Bible Class 435 PM (Small Groups & Assembly) 213 Midweek 216

Year-to-Date:

New Christians: 13 Identified: 18 New Family Units: 9 Births: 8

Treasurer’s Report:

Giving: $14,143.00 Budget: $16,039.04 YTD +$6,452.34

CALENDAR

8/18 .............. Hispanic Ministry Area Wide 8/26 ........... “Connect Sunday”(see inside) 8/26 ......... Bridal Shower for Lindsay Cobb 8/28 ........ Goodtimers’ Luncheon 11:30am 9/3 ....................... Holiday - Office closed 9/5 ........................... 4:30 class resumes 9/5 ......... Wednesday night meals resume 9/9 .................................... Homecoming 9/12 ...... Men’s Breakfast @ Don’s 8:30am

Our food pantry is in need of Stove Top Stuffing Mix.

Please leave donations in the cart near valet parking.

Fall Food Drive to fill pantry is Sunday, September 30th.

Due to unforeseen circumstances

Wednesday night’s interview with Helen

Coffey was not recorded.

Her book DON’T LET ANYONE KNOW

is available on line at:

Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com

and Xlibris.com

by phone at:

1-888-795-4274 ext. 7879

Or you can contact Helen at:

hmcoffey18@gmail.com

Back to School Update Thanks to your donations we were able to give 387 students school supplies!

WHERE & WHEN

SUNDAY Worship: 9:30am Bible Classes: 11:00am Evening: 5:00pm Small Groups: Various

CLASSES A list of bible classes and small groups is available at the information desk.

WEDNESDAY *(see summer schedule below) Early Class 4:30pm Bible Classes 7:00pm

CHILDREN We offer programs for children, birth through kindergarten, during both worship and Bible class. Check at the children’s desk at the east entrance for directions.

connect ing to one another growing c loser to God serving our community

HOSPITALS: Darla Gambill - Surgery August 30th @ Mercy Carol Martin—Surgery August 29th @ McBride Hospital Barbara Stithem - MW Regional #7743

BAPTISMS SUNDAY, AUGUST 12TH: • Jared Gore * 1725 SW 31st St. * Moore * 73160

• Maria (MaryLu) Figueroa * 7612 S. Sherwood Ave * OKC * 73159

SYMPATHY TO: ♥ Karmaleta Hempel and Twila Williams on the death of their mother, Thelma Hill, on

Sunday, August 12th. Services were Friday, August 17th. ♥ Pat Henderson and family on the death of her mother, Mildred McNeil, on

Wednesday, August 15th. Services will be Monday, August 20th in Waverly, Tennessee.

NEW ADDRESS: Deborah Anderson * 1331 Verna Marie Dr * MWC * 73110

BRIDAL SHOWER: There will be a bridal shower in honor of Lindsay Cobb on Sunday, August 26th at 2pm in the home of Linda Hughes. Lindsay is registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Target, Home Depot, and Pampered Chef.

DCKids: The virtue for the month of August is Contentment: choosing to be happy with what you’ve got.

DCYG: Tonight we will have a devo and play Olympic Handball from 5-6:45pm in the gym. Make plans to be there! The DCYG and Family Back to School Party will be Sunday, August 26th, at Chloe Aldridge’s house from 4pm to 8pm. Guys bring chips, girls bring drinks. CANNED FOOD DRIVE: The youth group is collecting canned food items for the Luther Service Center. Please put canned goods on the table in the foyer.

“CONNECT” SUNDAY: Fall is nearly here - have you enrolled? What about enrolling in a Bible class and a CareForce Group? Sunday, August 26th we will have sign-up lists in the lobby so you can get plugged in.

THANK YOU FROM LUTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER: We appreciate so much the donation of $1500 to help with the recovery effort here in Luther after our devastating wildfires. The re-building will take a long time, please keep everyone in your prayers. Thank you, Ruby Stahl.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! We’re having a church family Homecoming on Sunday,

September 9th. Former DCYG Youth Minister, Rick Odell will preach the sermon and teach a combined adult class in the auditorium. After class, lunch will be provided in the gym.

Please invite any former members you know, your friends and family. We want to pack this place with love, fellowship and fun! There are some invitations/postcards available at guest

information. Take as many as you need!

PLEASE LET US KNOW HOW MANY IN YOUR FAMILY WILL BE STAYING FOR LUNCH. THERE ARE SIGN-UP

SHEETS IN THE ADULT CLASSROOMS AND AT GUEST INFORMATION.

Ephesians 2:8-9 Who Is Jesus To You? Luke 2:10b-11; Philippians 3:20; 2 Peter 3:17-18a We grow in knowledge by ________________. We grow in grace by ___________. The more you understand the grace that motivated Jesus to go to the cross, the _________ ____________ you are to ________________ in the ______ that nailed him there. Titus 2:11-12 Christ followers understand that spiritual success requires ______________________ and _________________. One Step to Spiritual Growth: ________ to _________________. Matthew 16:24 Philippians 2: 5-8 1 Peter 1:6-7 What Does This Radical Life Look Like? Following God’s principles even when it’s __________. Following God’s wisdom even when it goes ______________ to your _________________. Following God’s lead even when it takes you where your _________ is telling you ________ to ______. Galatians 5:24-25 "If anyone is going to follow me he must deny himself and take up his cross _____________ and follow me.” (Luke 9:23-24)

FAMILY & FRIENDS:

Tina Althoff’s father, Bill Houge Lauren Baker’s cousin, Skyler McCool Francina Barney’s friend, Susan Yousey Tommie Bigger’s mother-in-law, Lucy Biggers Eloise Champlain’s great-granddaughter, Addie Elmer Cochran’s brother, Allen Cochran Lee Ann Cobb’s mother, Jo Ann Cobb Diedre Conner’s friend, Sarah Cox Alberta Camacho’s grandson, Joshua Lechner Floyd & Sue Dunagan’s acquaintance, Dominique (stage 4 cancer) Sue Dennis’ granddaughter, Carrie Skinner (cancer), and friend, Judge Morris Al Fair’s father, Jim Fair (cancer) Shawn Fowler’s sister, Terri Fowler Brandon Gambill’s co-worker’s sister, DeeDee Lopez Marsha Garza’s family friend, Melinda Turner (stage 4 cancer) Kathy Gentry’s father, Bob Cookson Todd Goolsby’s aunt, Bobba McElroy (breast cancer) LeRoy Green’s aunt Ken Guthery’s brother, Tim Guthery, and acquaintance April Fahrney Renee Guthery’s brother, Randy Hayes (serious heart problems), and acquaintance, JC Owens Pauline Hastings niece, Hillary Duncan, and friends Ernest Littleton & his daughter Patty Davis John Hunt’s coworker, Vena Bates (breast cancer) Vicki Hunt’s father, Remmel Wilson Wanda Johnson’s sister-in-law, Terri Best (breast cancer) Brenda Lay’s niece, Erica Jackson Betty McCoy’s friend, Kay Kalsu (cancer) Clay McDonald’s father, Lonny McDonald (pancreatic cancer) Kim Marshall’s family & job situation Jan Melton’s 19 yr old niece, Katrina Larson (cancer), and friend Dennis Wooley Jodie Newsom’s son, Michael Newsom and daughter, Cheryl Bigham (back surgery soon) Tammy Oliver’s brother-in-law, Robert Sanders Beth Pearson’s father, J.L. Johnson (cancer) Janice Poteet’s brother, Jack Evans Jesse Rosales’ friend, Priscana Huddleston (breast cancer - San Antonio) Pat Sanders’ great-niece, Willow Jackson Larry & Della Scott’s granddaughter, Kayla Cressy (pregnancy) Tracy Solis’ father, Ted Solis (cancer) George Stedman’s mother, Blanche Stedman (surgery) and his father, George Stedman, Sr (cancer) Jennii Stephens grandfather & grandmother, James & Lily Polk Darrel Sullivan’s friend (and former member), Gene Neil (cancer) and Darrel’s sister, Christine Reid Gerald & Peggy Summers’ son, Jerry Summers Margaret Teague’s mother, Betty Clark Danna Tanner’s daughter, Angela (bone disease) Teresa Traynor’s mother, Sela Castleberry & mother-in-law, Dorothy Traynor Vicki Urist daughter (& Bev Evans sister), Brenda Gunter, and Granddaughter Ashley Rampey Clinton Weaver’s aunt, Rayma MEMBER SERVING ABROAD: Be sure to send our member, Lauren Baker, cards of encouragement as she serves our country abroad. She will likely not return home until November. Lauren’s contact address is below. LAUREN BAKER 970 EAACS APO AE 09853

GREEN SHEET Prayer & Card Ministry - Week of 08.19.12

MEMBERS SURGERY/HOSPITALIZED: Darla Gambill - surgery, August 30th Carol Martin - Surgery, August 29th Barbara Stithem - MW Regional #7743 MEMBERS NEEDING PRAYERS FOR HEALTH: Deborah Anderson * 1331 Verna Marie Dr * Midwest City, OK 73110 Loraine Barr * PO Box 6271 * Oklahoma City, OK 73153 Tommy & Eula Bright * 4724 Gina Place * Del City, OK 73115 Marla Casteel * 1212 Ridgecrest Road * Edmond, OK 73013 Sue Dennis * 2916 Brush Creek Rd. * Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Riley Gentry * 678 Silver Chase Drive * Choctaw, OK 73020 Hank & Pat Henderson * 1809 Whispering Trail * Midwest City, OK 73130 Roy Hughes * 11531 Burning Oaks Road * Oklahoma City, OK 73150 Irma Jones * PO Box 55780 * Oklahma City, OK 73155 Jeannie Ketcher * 2601 Glen Aeire Road * Choctaw, OK 73020 Juanita Linville * 8424 John Robert Drive * Oklahoma City, OK 73135 Lloyd & Barbara Moak * 4017 Del Road * Del City, OK 73115 Diane Newlon * 12800 Raymond King Drive * Oklahoma City, OK 73165 Alicia Nichols * 4516 SE 20th * Del City, OK 73115 Renea Parks * 4732 SE 23rd Street * Del City, OK 73115 Irene Roofe * 12800 Raymond Kind Drive * 73165 Frances Stinnett * 5501 SE 57th Street * Oklahoma City, OK 73135 Barbara Stithem * 2213 Candy Lane * Del City, OK 73115 Margaret Teague * 9009 Tilman Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Teresa Traynor * 920 Choctaw Ridge Road * Midwest City, OK 73130 MEMBERS & LOVED ONES AT WELLINGTON PARKE: **NOTE: Some street addresses are different than others. Lucy Biggers * 3107 Tinker Diagonal, Box 14 * Del City, OK 73115 (Tommie Biggers Mother-in-law) Lois Boardman * 3109 Tinker Diagonal, Box 14 * Del City, OK 73115 Lucy Clopton * 3107 Tinker Diagonal, Box #6 * Del City, OK 73115 Jack Doolittle * 3105-D Tinker Diagonal * Del City, OK 73115 (cottage address) Kathleen Hale * 3109 Tinker Diagonal, #12 * Del City, OK 73115 (Jim Hale’s mother) Hugh & Virginia Lowry * 3107 Tinker Diagonal, Box 5 * Del City, OK 73115 Jeane McWhirter * 3107 Tinker Diagonal, Box #37 * Del City, OK 73115 George Renfro * 3107 Tinker Diagonal, Box #20 * Del City, OK 73115 (Marla Casteel’s father) Helen Smallwood * 3109 Tinker Diagonal, Box #15 * Del City, OK 73115 Arthur Snodgrass * 3109 Tinker Diagonal, Box #12 * Del City, OK 73115 Marietta Snow * 3109 Tinker Diagonal, Box #8 * Del City, OK 73115 SHUT IN MEMBERS OR MEMBERS IN LONG-TERM CARE: Wayne & Mary Akin * 4212 SE 25th Street * Del City, OK 731157 Richard Back * 1776 E. Robinson Street, E1-107 * Norman, OK 73071 Lavern Beabout * Gran Gran’s Place * 1110 S. Cornwell Drive * Yukon, OK 73099 Tommy Bright * 4724 Gina Place * Del City, OK 73115 Ruby Clifton * 4340 SE 12th Street * Del City, OK 73115 Roger Clopton * 1100 W. Georgia * Jones, OK 73049 Pauline Derrick * 28910 Van Meter * Freeman, MO 64746 Donald Dennis * Grace Living Center * 3233 NW 10th Street, 515-East, Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Roxie Jacobs * Manor Care * 2900 Parklawn Drive, #217 * Midwest City, OK 73110 Donald Kellison * Parc Way * 6312 N. Portland #411 * Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Betty Kelly * Sienna Extended Care * 9221 Harmony Drive, #208 * Midwest City, OK 73130 Billie Lane * 4024 Mallard Drive * Del City, OK 73115

Clancy Bruce (8/14) Thelma Hill (8/14) Kyann Weaver (8/15) Elmer Cochran (8/16) Murray Evans (8/16) Terry Morgan (8/16) Derek Powell (8/16) Jeff Cooper (8/17) Sarah Powell (8/17) Jonna Herbert (8/18) Lavon Dockray (8/19) Betty Walker (8/19) Maddisyn Thompson (8/20) Tiniesha Allen 98/21) Nancy Hale (8/21) Tracey Johnson (8/21) Joey Carroll (8/22) Brook England (8/22) Deborah Curtess (8/23)

Courtney Nichols (8/1) Melissa Matherly (8/1) Gil Hill (8/2) Mike Buesing (8/3) Marilynn Sharber (8/3) Cody Humphrey (8/4) Jerad Hunt(8/5) Christian Wright (8/5) Lenny Wagner (8/6) Lori May (8/7) Ty Aldridge (8/8) Benjamin Matherly (8/8) James Phillips (8/8) Louise Bunge’ (8/10) Derek Reish (8/10) Mike Gentry (8/11) Richey Gentry (8/11) Michelle Goolsby (8/11) Kali Roberson (8/12) Avenell Fanning (8/13)

Jerred England (8/23) Angela Gore (8/23) Jerry Craig (8/24) James Martin (8/25) Lucy Clopton (8/26) Ouida Twomey (8/26) Camille Cave (8/27) Carol Clark (8/27) Leatrice James (8/27) Kimberly Guillen (8/28) Jan Melton (8/28) Tammy Roberson (8/30) Clara Hisey (8/31)