April 19, 2020 ⁕ Issue 16

GARRIOTT ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST 3601 W Owen K Garriott Rd ⁕ Enid, OK 73703

580-234-2876 church@EnidChurchOfChrist.com ⁕ 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