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April 2017

Tithes & Offerings

Month Year

Budget Required $ 28,510.00 $ 102,636.00

Budget Received $ 21,343.88 $ 83,126.42

Difference - $ 7,166.12 - $ 19,509.58

Missions Giving for April Lottie Moon $ 182.50 Goal for the Year

Edna McMillan $ 73.00 $ 15,000

Annie Armstrong $ 73.00 Total Given to Date

OBHC $ 36.50 $ 1,475

$ 365.00

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1 Tabitha Melton Adalyn Sparrow

2 Raul Navarro

4 Duane Garvin Nichole Cox

5 Andrew Albert

6 Erica Galindo Celia Reimche Mary Savage

7 Bryce Travers

8 Darwin Crider Dixie Mullins

10 Brian Willeford

11 Tanner Hand

12 Nicholas Moody

13 Ever Borunda

14 Daryl Schwemley

16 Cindy Farmer Allen Thompson Annie Reimche

17 John Chaney Julian Sullivan Zo Sullivan

19 Brent Cross

20 Wayne James

21 Anthony Hutton

23 Sydney Thurman

Cindy Zuniga

Jessica Kielhorn

24 David Johnson

Brenda Perez

25 Lucy Jones

26 Jesi Sheeler

27 Pauline Smith

29 Nancy Brown

Vickie Johnson

Johnathan Holland

30 Mika Turner

31 Rex Amos

Leave Rancho Village

Sunday after Church at Noon

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for Details

It’s May and it’s YOURYOURYOUR birthdaybirthdaybirthday!

Wishing

you a great day! Tues, May 2 – Busy Bee’s at 9 am

Sat, May 6 – WOM at 10 am; College Basketball in Gym at 7 - 9 pm

Sun, May 7 – First Sunday Funday Bingo Night at 5 pm

Tues, May 9 – Busy Bee’s at 9 am

Sat, May 13 – College Basketball in Gym at 7 - 9 pm

Sun, May 14 –Mother’s Day; Baby Dedication at 10:45 am

No Evening Service

Tues, May 16 – Busy Bee’s at 9 am

Sat, May 20 – Micah’s Baby Shower in FH at 10:30 am

College Basketball in Gym at 7 - 9 pm

Sun, May 21 – Deacon’s Meeting at 6 pm

Tues, May 23 – Busy Bee’s at 9 am

Wed, May 24 – Youth Summer Reveal Party at 5:45 pm; Business

Meeting at 6:15 pm; VBS Volunteer Meeting at 7 pm;

Children’s Camp Parent/Camper Meeting at 7 pm

Sat, May 27 – College Basketball in Gym at 7 - 9 pm

Sun, May 28 – No Evening Service

Mon, May 29 – Memorial Day; Church Office Closed

Tues, May 30 – Busy Bee’s at 9 am

Wed, May 31 – Sat, June 3 – Children’s Camp at Falls Creek

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Parent / Camper Meeting Wednesday, May 24th at 7 pm

“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a Workman that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.”

II Timothy 2:15

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Rancho Village Baptist Church 1411 SW 38th St Oklahoma City, OK 73119

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I wish we could experience that zeal and

enthusiasm every time we get together, but

for some reason it just doesn’t happen. So,

all too often, we are left a bit short of the

experience.

Here is a thought. In Philippians, Paul writes

to the church and he says, “Finally, brethren,

whatever things are true, whatever things

are noble, whatever things are just, whatever

things are pure, whatever things are lovely,

whatever things are of good report, if there

is any virtue and if there is anything praise-

worthy, meditate on these things.”

So, there we have it. When God does some-

thing wonderful in our lives, don’t soon

forget it. Think on it. Keep your mind on

things that are Godly and good.

Serving Christ,

Bro. Floyd

John 3:30

“He must increase, and I must decrease.”

Dear Family,

Just a couple weeks ago we celebrated Easter.

We began with a Sunrise Service. It was

beautiful. There were around 100 people

who attended at 6:50 a.m. The music was

wonderful, and I enjoyed so much the privilege

of preaching under the tent. Following the service

was a breakfast. After that, an egg hunt for

the smaller kids, and then Sunday School followed

by worship time.

I have reflected on that day many times since.

It was really a great spiritual boost for me. So

many of you have also commented on the

blessing you received on that day. I have one

more thing to say about that Sunday. Do it

again Lord, do it again.

What an amazing morning of worship we had on Resurrection

Sunday. I do not typically enjoy being anywhere at 5:30 in the

morning but that morning was something special. From setting

up the chairs and sound system to leading the choir

and listening to the sermon, it was a wonderful time of

worship. I am glad that so many of you joined us and

look forward to seeing the fruits of our labors in the coming

months.

April was a crazy busy month for the youth group, and me in

particular. We started the month off with the eye clinic and

helping paint Miss Eudene’s house. We then set up the tent and

had our Easter celebration. If you missed that, you missed

something special. We had a summer planning meeting with

our leadership team on April 30th and are excited to reveal our

summer theme and schedule on May 24th at our school is out/

summer is here party. On top of all of this my wife and I have

been remodeling our kitchen for the past 30 years it seems like,

but we just finished that (Praise the Lord!!!) We then ran in a 5k

obstacle race called the rugged maniac on April 29th (I am

writing this on the 26th so here’s hoping we come out unhurt!)

So we have been training for that. All of this to say my plate has

been rather full lately.

And yet, I still have a peace. I still know that God is here. I know

that His plan is perfect. I know that He leads beside still waters.

He still gives me rest. He is always in control. Some days I feel

run completely into the ground. Some days I feel unmotivated.

Nevertheless, He lifts me up and carries me through. I

have always prided myself in never giving up. In pushing

through. I do not like to quit. But my only real strength comes

from God and the knowledge that the only way for me to push

through some things, all things, is to rely completely on Him.

With my two hands, alone I can only destroy. However, by

relying on Him to lift me up and strengthen me, I can do

wonderful things for His kingdom.

If you are feeling beaten down and exhausted, come rest before

the Father. He loves you and will always be there for you. Lay

your burden on Him, and He will strengthen you more than you

could ever imagine.

Much love church,

Bro. Lucas

F r o m t h e E d u c a t i o n D e s k

FOR ALL THE TEACHERS OUT THERE

As a teacher, you may think all your students have heard the Gospel so many times that they have grown bored. Let me assure you that is not the case. The world today is full of fear and we never know what insanity will crop up next. We do know this, however, God is the Creator of all things and loves us. Acts 17:24-28 tells us about our Creator and we live only through Him. He is still in control of everything that occurs and there is nothing which surprises Him.

The Bible, being our anchor document, tells us His story and His love for us. The literature from which we teach is based totally upon God’s Word. Your personal testimony is also an important part of the total concept of teaching. Your students never tire of hearing how God has worked in and through the lives of people they know. This helps them see the hand of the Father in their own lives. So, please don’t think they are not listening, they are. They need to hear the good news as urgently as any new visitor. Everyone needs to hear that God loves them and has a plan for their life. They need to hear that Jesus, God’s only Son came to earth as one of us and bore our sins upon the cross. They need to hear that if they confess with their mouth and believe in their heart that Jesus died for them and rose from the grave, they can have eternal life.

And they need to hear all of this from you. As a teacher, you have their attention every week. That is an awesome responsibility, but God put you in this position. He would never have placed you there if He wasn’t sure that you wouldn’t trust Him and get to work. God is there with you and with His strength, you can do this.

Let’s keep living what we believe!

Bro. Roger