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(405) 341-3353 September 21, 2014Volume 53, No. 34

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SUNDAY EVENING SERMON SERIES

Sept. 21 PrayerSept. 28 LeadershipOct. 5 DiscipleshipOct. 12 Stewardship/InvolvementOct. 19 Unity

EXPLORING OUR CONGREGATIONAL CORE VALUES

Connect

• Bringing short-term mission model home to our own community• All day Thursday, Friday, and half-day Saturday• For students, individuals and families of all ages• Service projects for our widows, elderly and their friends and neighbors• Daily breakfast & devotional• Friday evening meal together with the community• “Tent City” at Angel Park for those who want to camp • Suggested donation per person: $15 (includes t-shirt, meals, supplies)

OCTOBER 16-18, 2014 Register online by Oct. 6

CONNECTING WITH OUR COMMUNITYCONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY TO CHRIST

BLOOD DRIVE SUNDAY, SEPT. 21 • 10:30 - 1:30 • GYMContact Doug Dye for more information.

Mom & SonDate NightSep t. 26

7:00 pm in the ChapelRegister online

Sept. 9-22For boys pre-k -6th grade

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NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYER TIME WITH ELDERS Wednesday night at 8:15 in the parlor. Everyone is invited. MONDAY FOR THE MASTER menu is chicken and noodles and hot dogs for the kids. The Sowers class is responsible for dessert & clean-up. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: canned soup/chili, complete meals, spaghetti & sauce. Thank you for your continued support of our pantry. SEPTEMBER NURSERY WORKERS: Sowers class OCTOBER: College & Light Classes OC LECTURESHIP- FULLY ENGAGED: Oct. 5-7, 2014. For more information - www.oc.edu/lectureship. COLLEGE STUDENT ADOPTION: If you are interested in adopting college students this year contact Evan at evan@edmondcc.com or call the office. WOMEN’S CHORUS will meet on Sept. 21 & 28 at 3:30 in the chapel. MEN’S MINISTRY meeting on Sept. 21 at 4 pm in the library. TRUNK-OR-TREAT will be Oct. 26. Drop individually wrapped candy off by Brenda’s door. VISITATION POTLUCK will be on Oct. 5 after 2nd service in the fellowship hall. For more information see Larry Miller. THANK YOU NOTE was received from Ron Powell. WOMEN’S EVENT: Sugar & Spice and Being Like Christ, will be on Oct. 24 from 6-10 pm in the fellowship hall. The cost is $13, registration is required.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARREL “DEAN” ASHBY 1938-2014Harrel “Dean” Ashby was an important link in the history of the

Edmond church of Christ. His maternal grandfather, John Harrel, helped organize the congregation in 1922 and served as its first preacher and minister. His father, I.V. Ashby, was one of Edmond’s first song-leaders, deacons and elders.

Dean was a product the Edmond public school system. He worked for many years with his father at Ashby House Movers and then founded Ashby Industries, Inc. He held several US patents for his

inventions. He is survived by his wife, Estalita, their children, Terral, Hal and Julie, and their grandchildren.

REQUESTING PRAYERS TARA COLLEY

PLACING MEMBERSHIP

CATHY BOND 2008 Thunderbird Blvd. 73013

DIRECTORY UPDATES PHIL & TARA KLUTTS 4808 Blackjack Lane, 73034 JOSH & JENNIFER PENROD 617 Firelane Rd. 73003

HOSPITAL BAPTIST: Rex Avera (no visitors) HEART: Stan Green

REHAB BRADFORD VILLAGE: Verda Howie, Wayne Thomas

CONTINUED PRAYERS John Bridwell, Linda McAdams, Priscilla Alley, David Jones, Buddy & Ruby Mayes, John & Glendell Norman, Betty

Maston, Mary Carney, Edith Avera, Susan Sullivan, Amy McCue, Randy Cocklin, Amy Clinton, Erwin’s son-in-law, Jennifer Meyer’s mother, Jackie Sanders, Harold Dills, Brenda Risley’s sister, Jennifer Bruner’s mother, Angie Ridings, Mickey Stephen Bowles, Bea Bowles, Rosa Manhalter, Andrea Johnson, Rodney Chambers, Stan Inman, Beverly Woodard, Julia Heringer, Tia White, Camey Johnson, Jim Leach, Rhonda Moss, Silas Morris, Ron Powell, Rocio Lazaro, Paula Marburger, Rick Howell’s father, Mark Hamlin’s father, John Avera, Lorrie Renfro’s sister, Paul Howard’s father, Kyle Mauck’s niece, Marilyn Watson, Carol Butler, James Lauderdale’s cousin, LuAnn Tucker, Kim Romero THOSE IN THE MILITARY Chris Gehri, Doug Dedon, Elaine Noe, Bradley Martin, Glen Lollar, Alex Young, Abe Spillman, Christopher Spangler, Atticus Young, Taylor Phillips, Miller Burkson

SYMPATHY MEMORIAL SERVICE for Doris Davis will be on Sept. 28 at 2 pm in the chapel.

CONGRATULATIONS TO TODD & JAMIE FRASER on the birth of Emma. Her big brother is Liam.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Andrea Pettijohn 20Brooke Dale 21Mike Collins 21Rachel Cooper 21Kathy Milligan 21Emma Johnson 21Katie Bosley 21Ruby Wood 21Faith Acker 21Nancy Cantrell 22Becky Ray 22Karen White 22Kash Jernigan 23Crystal Fielden 23Valerie Gleason 23Dave Keith 23Keith Harper 23Terri Keck 23

Dean Ware 24Ryan Jackson 24Nancy O’Donnell 24Peter Sheldon 24Lisa Hazzard 24Lydia Turman 24Nathan Hawley 25Blake Horton 26Jana Miller 26Jeremy Price 26Stacey Naizer 26Elmer Stoner 26Chara Watson 26Glen Hammonds 27Beverly Pearman 27Helen Pickens 27Shelby Provost 27

Brian & Mallory Jackson 21Brian & Kacey Eastman 22Brian & Destini Hampton 23Phil & Jeri Bryan 24Jim & Vicki Hardin 24John & Mary Trout 25

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

YOUTH MINISTRY SEPT. 21: Elevate, 8 pm at the Kingsley’s SEPT. 25: 7 pm at the Bynum’s SEPT. 28: Connect Groups Lunch

OCT.10-12: Fall Retreat

SPANISH MINISTRY SEPT. 21: Family Day; 5 pm Angel Park

FREE FLU SHOTS

SEPT. 28

10:30 AM-1 PM IN FELLOWSHIP A PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. AGES 7 AND OLDER.

PICK UP FORMS IN THE FOYER. DROP FORMS IN BOX IN FOYER.

COLLEGE ADOPTION DINNER

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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 Harold & Arelly Ampié NicaraguaUbaldo & Marisol Camacho MexicoReynaldo& Gema Garciá NicaraguaJose Guido NicaraguaReuben & Maureen Kapaale ZambiaJuan Pablo & Fatima Perez NicaraguaGerardo & Yesenia Rayo NicaraguaGabriel & Cruz Rivera NicaraguaRoger & Diane Saumur Montreal

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

MINISTRY STAFF Evan BurkettBrenda GordonKevin Rayner

Kent RisleyJeremy RobertsonRandy Roper

ELDERS Blaine AllenbachRichard BlankenshipMike CainMark ColemanAndy DeanSylvan GordonLyle KelseyDale Lollar

Jack LowryDave MillerLarry MillerDean NilesLendon ShottsJohn TrotterBob WhiddonJeff Whitehead

AM Worship Total 1269PM Worship 564 Bible School 1119 Preschool 76Grades K-6 138Grades 7-12 109College 181Seekers 16Pathfinders 51LIGHT 19YMCA 50Sojourners 40Young Families 55Transformers 51Sowers 65

VIP 66Upwards 36Primetime 84Auditorium 55In Depth Bible Study 11Spanish 16/34MINISTRY PLAN REPORT Weekly Plan $40,703.00 Weekly Offering $36,360.59 COMMISSION SUNDAY Plan $432,484.00Offering $277,286.00

ATTENDANCE REPORT: September 14, 2014

The first disciples were motivated by love. Paul says, For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. Today, that same compelling desire moves us to connect with our community, with a goal of connecting our community to Christ. We have referred to it as “Mission Edmond.” Jesus’ instruction to the apostle was to start at home and go to the ends of the earth.

We spread the aroma of Christ throughout our community with the same passion we do in other parts of the world. This fall break effort (Oct.16-18) will be a “pilot ministry” that we pray will ignite an expanded effort in 2015. As we take care of one another and our neighbors, that good aroma will irresistibly draw people to the unselfish life in Christ. Our interaction with church family and neighbors will make Christian love visible.

We are asking you to come alongside one another to make an impact for Christ. Plans are developing and we will need your help in many areas. Please register online or call the office before Oct. 6. Make a lasting memory as we take Christ’s mission deeper into our community here in Edmond.

KEVIN RAYNERCOMMUNITY & SR. ADULT MINISTER

REFLECTIONS…

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 21, 2014

SERMON“FIRST LOVE -LOVING GOD”

Matthew 22:34-40

FIRST SERVICEWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ............................................... John FletcherSongs .................................................. S 23, 682, 501, 288Prayer............................................................ Stan DowersSongs .................................................................. 137, S 32Communion .............................................Sylvan GordonSong ............................................................................. 900OfferingSong .............................................................................. S 8Scripture .....................................................Neil FergusonSong ............................................................................. 523Sermon ........................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song ............................................................ 255Announcements ..........................................Evan BurkettSong ............................................................................. 708Prayer................................................................ Ray Davis

SECOND SERVICEChildren’s Story Time ......................................Kent RisleyWelcome .....................................................Randy Roper Song Leader ..................................................Jason Dean Songs ..................... 682, Glory, Reign in Me, MagnificatPrayer................................................... Allen WiedersteinSong ................................................Lord I Need You, 287Communion ............................................ Mark ColemanSong .............................................................................. S 8OfferingSong ............................................................... As the DeerScripture ..........................................................Nick SmithSong ............................................ Blessed Be Your NameSermon ........................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song ............................................................ 655Announcements ..........................................Evan BurkettSong ............................................................................. 274Prayer............................................................. Dan Sorrells

WORSHIP PROGRAM

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SUNDAY EVENING: September 21, 2014

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September 21 “God’s Ways”

SERMON“CORE VALUES: PRAYER”

Psalm 145:17-19

Welcome ............................................ Jeremy RobertsonSong Leader ............................................ Jeff WhiteheadSongs ........................9, 2, What the Lord Has Done, 124PrayerScriptureSongs .............................129, Just a Little Talk with JesusSermon ............................................................Kent RisleyInvitation Song .............................................................. 61Lord’s Supper in the Chapel ...................... Mark HamlinSong ............................................................................. 709Announcements ..........................................Evan BurkettSong ............................................................................. 213Prayer

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