MAY 10, 2020edmondchurchofchrist.com
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I A L W A Y S T H A N K M Y G O D A S I R E M E M B E R Y O U I N M Y P R A Y E R S . . .
HappyMother’sDay!
HOSPITALIZEDMercy – JIM HAWKINSMercy – WILEY RISLEYCONTINUED PRAYERSGlendell Norman, Betty Wright, Kay Shough, Rosa Manhalter, Mary Carney, Betty Maston, Sharon Vaulner, Brenda Risley’s father, Lorraine Griffin, Tina Mansfield, Rodney Chambers, Paul Eubanks, David & Kafie Carman, Kaye Boyce, Budd Hoaas, Vickie Trotter’s brother, Linda DeBusk, Wiley & Judith Risley, Bobby Higgs, Nancy Dew, Dorothy Budde, Carole Whitehead, Glenda Smith’s son, Kaden Gee,
AJ Cunningham, Kristin Burton’s mother, Linda Walts, Jim Hawkins, Richard Shough, Bill Collin’s mother, Ronda Greenway, Pam FullerTHOSE IN THE MILITARYChris Gehri, Bradley Martin, Alex Young, Miller Burkson, Clayton Williams, Cody Phillips, Alison Young, Cassie Essary, Abe Spillman, Dustin Laxton, Aaron Mashburn, Cade Mashburn, Brian Hughey, Will Givens, Steven WashkoSYMPATHY TOBONNIE BROOKEY in the death of her nephew.
CONGRATULATIONS TOABI HOOD on her graduation from Oklahoma City University School of Law. STEPHEN & CARLY (SPENCER) ALLEN who were recently married on April 24. BILL & FLAVIA BIGHAM on the birth of their great-grandson, William. He is the son of Matt & Sarah Bigham and grandson of DeWayne & Lisa Bigham. DRIVE-BY WEDDING SHOWERTYLER & RILEY (WILSON) CARR on Saturday, May 16 from 10 am to noon. 2117 Sagewood Drive. They are registered at Amazon & Target.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW MEMBERS
STEPHEN & CARLY ALLEN 1920 E 2nd St #2404, 73034
FRANK & YVONNE STINEBAUGH2005 Bodega Way, 73003
BAPTISMS
OLIVIA GOAD MARCUS McLEAN319 RidgecrestGuthrie, OK 73044
Enter from the 9th street entrance next to Search. Dads, bring the kids to pick up your Muffins for Mom kits. Make posters or decorate your car to show appreciation to moms. Be sure to have your signs displayed on the passenger side of your vehicle. Your artwork will be used in a video celebrating all the great moms!
PICTURECHALLENGEWe want to see more of our church family! Take a photo of yourself or your family with a sign you’ve created. You can use an encouraging verse, quote or a message that you want to share with the church. Be creative! We would love to see many age groups represented. Send photos to Jeremy Robertson.
Join us for a Facebook live discussion on dealing with the struggles related to our current time of uncertainty. We will spend time talking about relational, mental health and spiritual issues. Feel free to ask questions or explore some new strategies as we navigate a challenging time.
If you miss the live event, the video will post on our YouTube channel afterwards.
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DRIVE-BYGRADUATERECEPTION HONORING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORSSATURDAY, MAY 30 AT 7:00PMCHURCH BUILDING PARKING LOTEach senior will have a designated parking space so church family and friends can drive by to congratulate them. Our plan is to have a Senior Bible Night at a later date.
HISPANIC MINISTRY WORSHIPPING ONFACEBOOK LIVE
Tony Sepulveda with his family (Norma, Marlyn & Bryan) leads worship service on Sunday mornings on Facebook Live for our Hispanic Ministry. Tony is also teaching Wednesday night class as well as a series of Bible studies on Facebook.
When we venture out into the world, we sometimes realize the road back home to God can be difficult. But home is where God is, and where He wants us to be. The famous parable in Luke 15 reminds us who is waiting for our arrival home—a loving Father who seeks, runs and celebrates for us!
Consider inviting someone you know who has stepped away from God or the church to hear this important message. Email or text the link to Sunday’s online worship.
SAMPLE INVITATION:I have been thinking about you lately and hope you are doing well during this unusual season of uncertainty. Like many other churches, my home church, the Edmond Church of Christ, is offering online worship services every Sunday. We are currently in a special series of messages called “Open Arms” intended to humbly ask those who have walked away from the church or God to reconsider. According to our minister, the purpose of these messages is not to judge people but rather to acknowledge some of the reasons people walk away and ask us all to reconsider our view of God, faith and the church in light of what scripture reveals. Would you consider watching these messages online? If you are interested, I would also enjoy visiting with you about your thoughts and reactions to these messages...
CLICK OR SHARE THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH THE SERVICE SUNDAY AT 9:30AMOR SEE ANY OTHER ARCHIVED MESSAGES.
SUNDAY SERMON SERIES
Open Arms Finding Your Way Back“Come Home”
Watch on youtube.com/edmondchurchofchrist
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP MAY 10, 2020
CLICK HERE FOR BIBLE STUDY & DISCUSSION GUIDE TO GO ALONG WITH THE SERMON
While we will not be meeting for worship face-to-face for the foreseeable future, we will continue to worship, and we will continue to function as the Body of Christ. Please join us Sunday via our YouTube channel. Each Sunday a new service will be available at 9:30 am, and can be accessed anytime afterwards. This is a great opportunity to be reminded that the church is not a place, but a people.
Children’s Bible Hour & Bible ClassThere are a few Bible Hour videos on our YouTube channel. Link below. There are some children’s Bible lessons attached to the bulletin email for you to do with your children.
Communion“On the first day of the week we came together to break bread.” - Acts 20We will have a “drive-thru” pick up for communion supplies on Saturday from 10-11:30 am in the circle drive. If you are unable to drive thru, please call the office and we will arrange for supplies to be delivered.
Open ArmsFinding Your Way Back
“Come Home”Luke 15:22-24
Watch on youtube.com/edmondchurchofchrist
GIVINGPlease consider from the following ways to continue your giving: 1. Mail a Check (801 S Bryant Ave, Edmond, OK 73034) 2. Give Online (click the link below and choose “OFFERING” in the designation menu) 3. Use the new secure mailbox outside the office doors.
CHURCH OFFICE: (405) 341-3353The church building will be closed for the time being. We have forwarded the phone so that we will still be able to take your calls. Please call if we can help in any way.
REACH OUTEncourage One AnotherIn this time of social distancing it is more important than ever to keep in touch. Our members who are in Senior Living facilities are essentially shut-in. Consider sending a card or have your children send some artwork. A list is available in the member section of CCB. If you can help others:Call the office if there is any way you may be able to help your church family.If you need help:Call the office to let us know your need and we will try our best to connect you with someone who can help.
CLICK HERE TO GIVE ONLINE
Worship & GatheringsIn compliance with directives from authorities, we are canceling all Edmond church of Christ public gatherings for the foreseeable future. This decision impacts all worship services, Bible classes, and other activities at our building.
GIVE THANKS OR MAKE A PRAYER REQUEST...We are committed to praying for each other because we believe there is great power in prayer. If you would like to share news about something for which you are thankful or a specific prayer request, click on the link to our new Prayer Page.
Prayer Page: edmondchurchofchrist.com/home/prayer-request
WATCH SEARCH ONLINE www.searchtv.org
WATCH EVERY SUNDAY7:30am KOCB-TV Channel 34 (OKC, OK)
MAY 10“Faith Alone”
SCHEDULE OF SERVICESAll services, Bible classes and events are canceled or postponed until further notice.Sunday service and other content may be viewed on the Edmond Church of Christ YouTube channel. New services will debut each Sunday at 9:30am.
Evan BurkettJohn FriasBrenda GordonShawn McElroyKevin Rayner
Kent Risley Jeremy RobertsonRandy RoperTony Sepulveda
MINISTRY STAFFBlaine AllenbachRichard BlankenshipTom BreningerBrad BuxtonMike CainMark ColemanAndy DeanJim GoodinSylvan Gordon
Brent KeckLyle KelseyDavid KingDale LollarJack LowryLarry MillerMerritt RobertsLendon Shotts
SHEPHERDS
www.EdmondChurchOfChrist.com/People/MissionariesOUR MISSIONARIES
youtube.com/edmondchurchofchrist
2020 GIVING SUNDAYS COMMISSION SUNDAYSAnnual Plan $ 2,052,076 $ 414,591Plan thru Last Sunday $ 711,945 $ 138,197Given Last Sunday $ 45,271 $ 40Given thru Last Sunday $ 724,206 $ 132,015
