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(405) 341-3353 January 12, 2014Volume 52, No. 1

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CREATING SPACE2014 marks the second year in our three-year congregational initiative called “Creating Space.” The primary purpose of this effort is to challenge and equip us to make ourselves available for God to use in powerful ways. To help us become more intentional about achieving this purpose, we are actively pursuing three missional movements: Go, Connect, and Embrace. We are called to “GO” into the world with the gospel. We desire to “CONNECT” with our neighbors so we can ultimately connect them to Christ. We are challenged to look outside of ourselves and “EMBRACE” guests who come our way. Let’s make ourselves available to God in 2014 and allow Him to work in and through us to do amazing things!

JANUARY 12“Creating Space” Year 2Renewal of 3-Year Initiative

JANUARY 19Challenge SundayOutreach & Stewardship Challenges

JANUARY 26Commitment SundayMinistry Involvement EnlistmentMinistry Involvement Enlistment

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NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOSPITALIZED AMG: Elmer Stoner MD ANDERSON: Beverly White

CONTINUED PRAYERS Job uncertainty, John Bridwell, Priscilla Alley, Valorie Noe, Tamie Ross, Linda McAdams, David Jones, Max Dunn, Rodney Chambers, Mack Lyon, Margaret Cain, Buddy & Ruby Mayes, John Norman, Betty Maston , Doris Davis, Mary Carney, Rex & Edith Avera, Mike Scharrer, Wiley Risley, Phil Thompson’s father, Noe’s daughter, Shirley Boyce’s daughter, Lily Cail’s father, Jonathan King, Connie Mashburn, Susan Sullivan, Leatha Steele, Ruby Wood, Amy McCue, Randy Cocklin, Marilyn Watson’s brother, Amy Clinton, Rich & Linda Walts, Ron Goodnight, Laura Turman’s mother, Nancy Cantrell’s daughter, Cameron Noon, Connie Bettes’ Brother-in-law, The Erwin’s Son-in-law, Jennifer Meyer’s mother, Beverly Woodard’s Brother-in-law, Mark Lynn, Paul Adams, Scott Heittman, Terry Fuller’s

uncle, Martin Abela, Estylene Younger, Kylie Stough THOSE IN THE MILITARY Chris Gehri, Doug Dedon, Joe Sanders, Elaine Noe, Casey Woods, Bradley Martin, Glen Lollar, Alex Young, Abram Spillman, Christopher Spangler, Atticus Young

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO LANNIE WEISS & ARWANNA SHOTTS in the death of their aunt. ELLEN HOAAS in the death of her sister-in-law. JAMES CAIL in the death of his brother-in-law.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SUSAN SULLIVAN on the birth of her grandson, Dean Alexander. He weighed 8lbs 14 oz and his parents are Brett & Jinseng Sullivan.

BABY BOY SHOWER FOR BETSY JOHNSON on Jan. 12 from 2-4 pm in the parlor. She is registered at Target & Babies R Us.

MONDAY FOR THE MASTER resumes on Jan. 13. The menu is enchiladas and salad and hotdogs for the kids. The Sowers’ class will be responsible for dessert & clean-up. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: canned soup/chili, pancake mix & syrup. Thank you, your support is always appreciated. JANUARY NURSERY WORKERS: VIP Class TUESDAY LADIES CLASS will resume Jan. 14 at 9:30 am with a study of prayer. There will be a soup potluck after class on Jan. 21. All ladies are welcome to attend. WOMEN’S CHORUS will meet on Jan. 19 & 26 at 3:30 in the chapel. HOPE FOR HAITI DAY at Top That Pizza on Jan. 15. A portion of your receipt will go to this mission. ELDER, DEACON & STAFF MEETING will be Jan. 15 after Bible class in the fellowship hall. SEARCH needs volunteers on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 9 am. CONGREGATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER will be Sat. Feb. 1. More details coming soon.MOM’S BIBLE CLASS - meets on Wednesdays at 10 am in the parlor studying Ruth. Babysitting provided.

Life of Moses

APRIL 18-20ROGERS, AR

PRACTICE SCHEDULEPractices begin Jan. 12

YOUTH MINISTRY2:30-3:30 Bible Quiz (Room 216) & Bible Application (Youth Room)3:30-4:30 Large Chorus (Youth Room)6:00-7:00 Sign Language (Room 200)

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY1:45-2:40 Chorus (rm. 220)2:45-3:40 Service Challenge (rm. CBH)3:45-4:40 Bible Reading (Boys rm. 206), (Girls rm. 204) / Bible Quiz (rm. 202)4:45-4:55 Snacks (rm. 220, yes not in CBH)6:00-7:00 Sign Language (Room 200)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY JAN. 12: Impact Worship in room 220 JAN. 12: LTC practices begin- schedule of practice times is available near the Kidz Newz.

YOUTH MINISTRY JAN. 12: LTC practices begin- schedule of practice times is available in the youth room. JAN. 17-19: Winterfest

SPANISH MINISTRY JAN. 26: Potluck in the youth room

Sadie Watson 12Robert Brown 12Michael Cady 12Ethan Turman 13Pam Tennial 13Clay Ferguson 13Bill Antwine 14Verlyn Reneau 14Carter Guthrie 14James Lauderdale 16Decker Franklin 16

Evan Shough 16Jessica Johnson 16Donna Anders 16Scott Bentley 16Helen Cain 16Brady Owens 16Easton Gayle 17Eric Jones 17Rozilla Harland 18Tommye Whitehead 18

Lance & Christy Roberts 16Mark & Doris Detweiler 17

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

MARRIAGE RETREAT Feb. 14-16

Doubletree Hotel in Tulsa. Register on-line or with brochure in foyer. Sign-up before Feb. 2 for early bird discount.

Sunday, January 1910:30am-1pm in the gym

See Doug Dye for details.FEEL GOOD.GIVE BLOOD.

Resources and Support for

Those Going through Divorce

or Separation

Pre-register at edmondchurchofchrist.com

Starts February 10Mondays

6:30-8:00pm in the Parlor.

Childcare provided.For more information, contact

Steve & Connie Ford or Angie Ridings.

JOIN US! Begins Jan. 135:30pm Meal

6:30pm Ministry Projects, Jobs, Visitation

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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 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 LongKevin Rayner

Kent RisleyJeremy RobertsonRandy Roper

ELDERS Blaine AllenbachRichard BlankenshipMike CainMark ColemanAndy DeanSylvan GordonLyle KelseyDale Lollar

Jack LowryDave MillerLarry MillerDean NilesLendon ShottsJohn TrotterBob WhiddonJeff Whitehead

God continues to do remarkable things through us as we make ourselves available to Him and strive to live according to His word. In genuine humility and with a great sense of responsibility, we partner with God in His transformative work in this world. As we continue to “create space” for God to work in and through us in 2014, we renew our commitment to GO, CONNECT, and EMBRACE.

GO – God calls us, empowers us, and equips us to take the Good News of Jesus Christ into the world. Going often requires leaving our comfort zones so we can venture into places and encounter people who desperately need the Gospel.

CONNECT – Developing a missional mindset enables us to look outside of ourselves and be more aware of our neighbors. God continually puts us in situations to connect with people in our community, and we want to allow God to use us to ultimately connect others to Him through Christ.

EMBRACE – It is our genuine desire that everyone feel at home among us and that guests understand the tremendous value they have in God’s eyes. We want to greet and embrace others with the love of Christ.

May we continue to create space in our lives for God to do amazing things!

AM Worship Total 1128PM Worship 516Bible School 923Preschool 81Grades K-6 130Grades 7-12 84College 82Seekers 22Pathfinders 41LIGHT 20YMCA 37Sojourners 31Young Families 68Transformers 40Sowers 59

VIP 71Upwards 40Primetime 59Auditorium 38In Depth Bible Study 4Spanish 12/25MINISTRY PLAN REPORT Weekly Plan $40,703.00 Weekly Offering $37,408.49COMMISSION SUNDAY Plan $432,484.00 Offering

ATTENDANCE REPORT: January 5, 2014

RANDY ROPERMINISTER

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: January 12, 2014

SERMON“CREATING SPACE”Ephesians 3:14-21

FIRST SERVICEWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ............................................... John FletcherSongs ........................................................... 888, 531, 190Prayer....................................................... Floyd ShockleySongs .................................................................. S 37, 784Communion ..................................................Kyle MauckSong .............................................................................. S 4OfferingSong .............................................................................. S 7Scripture ......................................................Jim RobinsonSong ............................................................................. 572Sermon ........................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song ............................................................ 454Announcements ..........................................Evan BurkettSong ............................................................................ S 17Prayer

SECOND SERVICEChildren’s Story TimeWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ..................................................Jason DeanSongs ...419, Days of Elijah, Joy of the Lord, MagnificatPrayer............................................................. Dan SorrellsSongs ............................................ Here I am to Worship, How Deep the Father’s LoveCommunion ..............................................Tom BreningerSong ............................................................................ S 16OfferingSong ............................................................................. 517Scripture ..........................................................Nick SmithSong ..............................................................Light the FireSermon ........................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song ............................................................ 255Announcements ..........................................Evan Burkett Song ........................................................Firm FoundationPrayer..............................................................Bobby Ross

WORSHIP PROGRAM

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Watch SEARCH each Sunday on:KSBI-TV Channel 52 Oklahoma City 7:30 am

January 12 “Never Alone”

SERMON“FRESH STARTS: OVERCOMING SIN”

I John 1:5-10

Welcome .....................................................Kevin RaynerSong Leader ................................................... Kyle PullenSongs ...............Come Let Us Worship, Firm Foundation, Lord I Need You, 288Scripture ................................................... Stephen ZajacPrayer...............................................................Brady RossSongs ................................................................... 581, 687Sermon ............................................................Kent RisleyInvitation Song .............................................................. 67Song ............................................................................. 660Lord’s Supper in the Chapel ....................Merritt RobertsAnnouncements ..........................................Evan Burkett Song ............................................................................. 598Prayer..................................................................Kirk Willis

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