April 19, 2020 ⁕ Issue 16
GARRIOTT ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST 3601 W Owen K Garriott Rd ⁕ Enid, OK 73703
580-234-2876 [email protected] ⁕ www.EnidChurchOfChrist.com
This time of uncertainty in our nation reminds me of 2 Chronicles 7:14. “If My
people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek
My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and
will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
If you were able to watch the leadership video on fasting this last week
you will remember me reading this exact verse. We are in a time when it is ob-
vious we need healing. But when we think of healing during a time like this we
usually think of physical healing. And although it is needed in a time such as
this, we also need to focus, and arguably more so, on our spiritual healing. As
the nation turns to God in a time like this, it reminds me of 9/11. How encour-
aging it was to see people turning back to God because of the uncertainty and
fear. Unfortunately, it did not last very long and God was again forgotten.
There are two types of fear…terror, and the fear of God which correlates
to a healthy respect and reverence. I am reminded of Matthew 10:28 where Je-
sus warns his apostles that difficult times are coming, but He says, “And do not
fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who
is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”
Brothers and sisters, now is a time to fear. Not the virus nor the econo-
my, but God Himself. We need to humble ourselves and trust in God. Read and
take to heart this passage, Phil. 4:6-7. “Be anxious for nothing, but in every-
thing by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be
made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understand-
ing, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Fasting and prayer is a way of sincerely humbling ourselves before
God. I encourage each of you to access, through our website, Brother Ray’s
lesson on fasting and prayer given at the beginning of March. You also have
another opportunity to hear lessons on fasting and prayer from our own minis-
ters on April 19th. Please take advantage of these valuable opportunities. I am
reminded of Ray’s recent quote, “Fasting didn’t fall out of the Bible, it just fell
out of practice.”
The Shepherds of the church at Garriott Road encourage each of you
to join us for a time of fasting and prayer beginning today, Sunday, April 19 th.
We are planning a 24 hour period for ourselves and invite you to join us. Please
use your wisdom and good judgment if extenuating circumstances prevent you
from fasting right now; if that is the case, please join us for a day of prayer. It
truly is a personal decision, so if you cannot join us for 24 hours, maybe 12
hours would be right for you or even a meal or two. Let’s humble ourselves as
God’s people and lead the way back God. Let us be anxious for nothing, thank-
ful for everything and let the peace of God guard our hearts and minds as we
beseech Him to forgive our sins and heal our land. May God bless us all as we
honor Him. -- Doug Boyle
“GODLY LIVING IN A GODLESS
WORLD: TRUTH”
Introduction:
A. A study in U.S. News and World Report
about morality in the United States
showed that far more Americans than
ever admit that they lie regularly. We
don’t mind lying, but we don’t want to
be called liars. It’s an interesting para-
dox.
B. One in four adults believes he has to lie
and cheat to get ahead (U.S. News and
World Report, Nov. 22, 1999, p. 62). The
cover story was titled “Cheating, Writing
and Arithmetic.”
C. Dr. Prentice Meador, in “Promises to
Keep,” says:
1. 36% of all Americans say lying is
sometimes necessary.
2. 71% of us expect lying and
cheating to increase.
3. Overall, 1 in 3 of all students say
they would lie on their resume’ or
job application.
D. We live in a culture that has trouble tell-
ing the truth.
I. The effects of a godless world on us.
A. We call in sick for work when we really
just want the day off.
B. The Christian salesman skirts around the
truth in order to sell his product.
C. We tell each other, “I’ll pray for you,”
when we have no intentions of doing so.
D. A self-employed person doesn’t report
all of his earnings.
II. Jesus was big on the truth.
A. Jesus condemned creative dishonesty
(Matt. 5:33-37).
B. Jesus rebuked the hypocrisy of the
Scribes and Pharisees (Matt. 23:1-39).
C. Jesus came into the world to bear wit-
ness of the truth (John 18:37).
D. Jesus proclaimed that it is the truth
that will set men free (John 8:32).
E. Jesus said that true worship involved
the truth (John 4:24).
F. Jesus sent the Spirit of truth into the
world (John 16:13).
G. Jesus said that He is the Way, the
TRUTH, and the Life (John 14:6).
III. The tongue of God and the Devil
A. Lying is the native tongue of the devil
(John 8:44).
1. Every lie has its origin in Satan.
2. The Liar will do everything possible
to get you to lie.
B. Truth is the native tongue of God (John
14:6; Tit. 1:2).
1. All truth originates with God.
2. God is the source of all truth.
C. The core question is: Is it true? April 19, 2020 • Devotional • Ray Rose
MEMBERS IN LONG TERM NURSING FACILITIES: Jo Ann Harmon, Greenbrier, Room 22 Abbie Morrison, Greenbrier, Room 70 Carla Lack, Golden Oaks Nursing Home, #122 Jeanne Pitts, Kenwood Manor, Room 2 Sue Mathis, The Commons, Room 106 Virgie Lee, The Commons, Room 305 Glenda Sweetwood, The Commons, Room 306 Georgie Gritz, The Commons, Apt 1008
MAKING DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS
CARE & SHARE
Billie Lunday
Frosty &
June Munsell
POWERFUL PRAYER WARRIORS, Please pray specifically for these
three students this week:
TAYLOR NAVARRO Daughter of Lucas & Lacey Navarro
KIDAN NELSON Grandson of Frosty & June Munsell
BLAKE OSBORN Grandson of Marshall & Joy McCoy
In accordance with the mandate of Enid’s lead-ership, the suspension of all services and ac-tivities of our congregation has been extended through April 30th. Please continue to feel free to reach the secretaries, ministers and el-ders using their numbers listed in the directo-ry.
OUR RECORDS
Week of April 12, 2020
Bible Class...….…...………....….n/a
AM Worship…...….....…...…......n/a
PM Worship…….…...….….……n/a
Contribution.…….…....……$4,753
Wed PM...………………..............n/a
PRAYER LIST
Don Sullivan...He will have a procedure on at 9 am on
May 9th and would appreciate our prayers.
Family of Pat Senters...She passed away on Sunday. Her
funeral was Friday in Hennessey.
Please also continue to pray for:
Clint & Donna Petty Billie Lunday
Linda Swart Kay Scott Debra Simon Chris Strate
Marshall & Joy McCoy Dwayne & Margaret McLerran
PASSAGE OF THE WEEK 2 Timothy 4:6-8
“For I am already being poured out as a
drink offering, and the time of my depar-ture is at hand. I have fought the good
fight, I have finished the race, I have kept
the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the
Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me
on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.”
RESOURCES FOR SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT:
The “In Search of Lord’s Way” program can be watched on Sun-day mornings via WGN America (Dish Channel 239, DirecTV Channel 307) at 6:00 am, DirecTV Channel 34 at 7:30 am, CW (Suddenlink Channel 7) at 7:30 am.
The “Gospel of Christ” program can be watched on Sunday morn-ings via DirecTV Channel 52 at 8:00 am.
The Gospel Broadcasting Network (GBN) is available via Roku or mobile app, or online at gbntv.org; GBN has several options for video Bible studies and devotionals.
The TRUTH.FM mobile app or website provides access to various podcasts and church radio stations, including a 24-hour a capella singing station.
PTP365 is currently offering temporary free access in response to COVID-19; go to https://free365.polishingthepulpit.com
Wylie church of Christ, where Steve Minor preaches, has a live stream of their Sunday morning services at 10:30 am; it can be accessed at wyliechurchofchrist.org
West Huntsville church of Christ, where Glenn Colley preaches, has a live stream of their Sunday morning services at 9:oo am; it can be accessed at westhuntsville.org
Other resources include Focus Press and Apologetics Press.
MISSIONS WE SUPPORT:
Elio & Serafina Vergara, Panama
In SEARCH of the Lord’s Way
Lariat Creek Christian Camp
Garriott Road Prison Ministry
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!
enidchurchofchrist.com
The bulletins are available there to download, and you
will also find audio record-ings of recent sermons, as
well as links to encouraging videos made by our elders and ministers.
TODAY, Sue Mathis!
TODAY, Rylee Wieden (#10)!
TUESDAY, Greyson Waide (#15)!
WEDNESDAY, Fran Goodpasture!
THURSDAY, Yee Kow Lee!
APRIL Elder of the Month:
Doug Boyle
NEW ADDRESS
Bobby & Claudia Moore
PO Box 2933
