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Goodwill — A Promise And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" - (Luke 2:14).

And so it is Christmas again. It is that season filled with excite-ment and frustration. There are those who find comfort with people they

love, and those who find loneliness in the isolation they feel. It is a sea-

son much like any other except — - it is a season of promise.

It cannot be ignored that many are reminded of the birth of Jesus atthis time of year. And while it is much more likely that He was born

somewhere between March and June, there is still a lot of “hoopla” at

this time of year. So, while we may not engage in the birthday wishes

and some of the other religious holiday enhancements, there may besomething good yet to learn.

The greatness of any special season is not the precipitating event it-

self. The best of it is what is invested in people, and the promise for thefuture that is implanted in their hearts. The beginning of the life of Jesus

was the eye opening event that testified of the goodwill of God. It was

the visual and tangible realization that God has not forgotten us, and hasmuch yet in store for us. The birth of Jesus did come with some excite-

ment and celebration, but the promise is what makes the difference.

You see, the exact date of His birth is not the important matter. His birth is not about a new baby for us. It is about hope to be fulfilled. It is

about the loving promise of God. It is about what His life, message,

death, and resurrection mean for us. It is about promise and fulfillment.

So this is Christmas — And what have you done Another year over — And a new one just begun

And so this is Christmas — I hope you have funThe near and the dear one — The old and the young

“ Happy Christmas (War is Over)”

So, as some are singing of a Silent Night and a manger scene, I re-

flect on the wonders of God and the goodwill we see from the promise in

which we now live. “Merry Christmas” - a promise in goodwill. Russ

December 25, 2011 Volume 11, Number 52

Events, Resources, and Information

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The Sentinel — December 25, 2011 Keep These In Prayer

Glen Martin — has gone home and

may be reached there.

Horace Phillips will be havingheart surgery very soon.

Larry Scott has been in Integris

Southwest Medical Center with

some complications.

Don Fleming - is seeing improve-

ment and thankful for our prayers.

Shellie, Sherri Weingartner’sdaughter - difficulties in preg-

nancy.

Chuck Cox’s dad, Albert Cox has

stomach cancer.

Riley Baldwin will have more sur-gery soon.

Janice Parker, mother-in-law of

Jennifer (Fleming) Parker is nowhome.

Homebound or Limited :

Jean Christian — Edith Skaggs --

Lorella Wilson

Serving Overseas:

Bernard Floranda

Barry Adams

Happy Birthday to . . .Brian Jaworsky 1/4

Margauritte Shobert 1/6

Kera Jaworsky 1/8Karla Holmes 1/8

Rick Greenroyd 1/9

Happy Anniversary to … Donna & Phil Schumann 12/27

Joe & Lyla Mulkey 1/6 Lesson for Sunday morning — January 1, 2012

When the World Didn’t End — Matthew 24:1-2

Wednesday Evening will be our end

of the month singing night. Song-

leaders: come with your best song,

and it will be a great time.

The Question — The deacons have

asked that we each take one of thequestion and suggestion sheets, putour thoughts on it, and drop it in the

box on the foyer table. If you have

questions, ask any of the deacons.

Red Cross Refresher Course —

January 9 at 7:00 PM. For details,

see Randy Vance.

New Brother’s Keeper Groups: The new groups for 2012 are posted

on the bulletin board. Check to findyour group. We will be forthcoming

with announcements of group meet-

ings as soon as we can. Plan to take part in a group and build the fellow-

ship of this good congregation.

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Fam-ily and Friends of Shelly Vang.

Shelly passed away last week fol-

lowing a long struggle with cancer.

Services will be on December 28.

May these Holidays

Bring Joy and Light to

You and Your Loved

Ones!



Order of

Service

There Was a Time: Looking for Jesus — John 1:19-28

Welcome &

Announcements

Scripture:

John 1:19-28

Song — 419

Only In Thee

Song — 257I Need Thee Every

Hour

Prayer

Song — 445

Rock of Ages

Comments

Lord’s Supper

Collection

Song — 277

Jesus,

Hold My Hand

Sermon:

There Was a Time:Looking for Jesus

Song — 114

I Stand Amazed

Song — 114

Footprints of Jesus

Prayer

I. There Was a Time - They Asked, “Who

Are You?” A. He was a man with a -

1. They had been sent to -

2. There were -

• Was he _______________? Malachi 4:5

• Was he the ____________? Deut. 18:15

• Was he the _____________? Cf. John 4:25

3. He had a ___________ from God. Vs. 33

B. He, who is coming --

1. There were already those seeking to -

2. They search, but they do not ________ him.

C. People don’t like to be ________________.

II. Is This a Time - Are We Still Looking?

A. No Doubt, we are Still -

1. We are still looking for answers.

• Science seeks ____________________.

• Medical science seeks _________________.

• Political science seeks _________________.

• People seek ________________.

2. We want to know -

B. The Search

1. Who are we hoping to find?

2. Where are we hoping to find him?

3. How will we know when we have found him?

C. Looking in the wrong direction.

1. Our tendency is to look ________________.2. Jesus teaches us to look _______________.

Too often the search is frivolous and wasted

by looking in buildings, activities, and propa-

gandized movements.

Search for Him in you.



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The Sentinel — December 25, 2011 Ministry Intern

— Caleb Eggleston —

Beginning on January 11, 2012.

Caleb will be working with us as aministry intern. Caleb is a student at

Oklahoma Christian, in his Freshmanyear. He is pursuing a degree in Bible

and Ministry. He has been active in

mission trips, Vacation Bible School,

and youth work in his home congre-gation in Louisburg, Kansas. He has

also been a participant in LeadershipTraining for Christ for three years.Caleb is also the grandson of Duane

Eggleston, who has preached in Kan-

sas and this area for many years.

Caleb is presently serving as the

Freshman Class President. He is in

the Chorale, and was a Master of Ceremonies for the Freshman Fanfare

this year.

Caleb will be taking part in as

many activities of the congregation as

his schedule allows. He will be work-ing with some of our youth classes

and youth activities. He will be pre-

senting lessons from time to time, andworking closely with Russ. As he

will be a blessing to us, we can strive

to be a blessing to his life and growth

in ministry.

Caleb will begin with us on Janu-

ary 11. Get to know him soon.

Elders

Kevin Keenan

Horace Phillips

Roger ScottBill Sherman

Deacons

Michael BerryJoe Downs

John McFadden

Bill FlemingWalter McFadden

George KingDwain Thacker

Darrell MacDonald

Randy VanceKeith McDougal

Minister

Russell Dyer

Scheduled to Serve Next Week

(1/1/12)

Announcements

Bill Sherman Greeters

Randy & Linda Vance

Don & Anita Worden

Teah Ausmus

Lord's Table (am)

Brian Jaworsky John McFadden

Walter McFadden Chad Bruner

Fred Jones Kevin Keenan

Horace Phillips Jerry Doyle

Lord's Table (pm)

Dewayne Ross Bill Fleming

Prayers (am)

Roger Scott Larry Baldwin

Prayers (pm)

Dan Jolliff Jim Skaggs

Schedule of Services

Sunday Bible study 9:00 AM

Worship 10:00 AM

Worship 5:00 PM

Wednesday

Bible Study 7:00 PM

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