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(405) 341-3353 February 16, 2014Volume 52, No. 6

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Our first Commission Sunday of 2014 is March 2. We will preview the many mission trips from Edmond and invite everyone to partner in taking the gospel into the world by giving sacrificially. Our annual goal for the three Commission Sundays this year is a total of $433,00 which represents about three-and-a-half times our regular weekly giving on each Commission Sunday. Please prayerfully plan to participate as we “GO” into the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

FOLLOW MEDiscipleship That Makes a Difference

Feb. 16 Imitate Christ

Feb. 23 Multiply

SUNDAY MORNING PREACHING SERIES

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 1

NORTH MACARTHUR CHURCH OF CHRIST

WWW.AFFIRMINGTHEFAITHOK.COM

C MMISSION SUNDAY

HELP SPREAD THE GOSPEL

MARCH2

R E V E L A T I O NAn in-depth study of the last book of the Bible

If you were unable to attend the Revelation class recently taught by Glenn Teague, you can watch the video series at ed-mondchurchofchrist.com; click on Sermons/Media. Each video has an accompanying study guide.

NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BAPTIZED

LEXI ALLEN THOMAS HARRIS BLAKE BRYAN

NICOLE YATES CLARK MCCLAY

MACKENZIE OLMSTEAD

REQUESTING PRAYERS RON GOODNIGHT

PLACING MEMBERSHIP MALCOLM & JENNIFER COOPER PO Box 6402, 73083 DAN & JEANETTE SPRAYBERRY 720 Firelane Rd, 73003

HOSPITALIZED EDMOND INTEGRIS: Rex Avera

REHAB AMG: Elmer Stoner MD ANDERSON: Beverly White GRACE LIVING: AG Smith

CONTINUED PRAYERS John Bridwell, Priscilla Alley, Valorie Noe, Tamie Ross, Linda McAdams, David Jones, Rodney Chambers, Mack Lyon,

Margaret Cain, Buddy & Ruby Mayes, John Norman, Betty Maston, Doris Davis, Mary Carney, Edith Avera, Mike Scharrer, Noe’s daughter, Shirley Boyce’s daughter, Lily Cail’s father, Jonathan King, Connie Mashburn, Susan Sullivan, Leatha Steele, Ruby Wood, Amy McCue, Randy Cocklin, Amy Clinton, Erwin’s son-in-law (Connie Bettes’ brother-in-law), Jennifer Meyer’s mother, Martin Abela, Dusty Austin, Jocelyn Vasquez, Jeremy Robertson’s mother, Carol Kelsey, Bill Antwine, Katie Johnson, Amy Carnegey, Dan Gatewood, Charlene Miller, Phyllis McConnell THOSE IN THE MILITARY Chris Gehri, Doug Dedon, Joe Sanders, Elaine Noe, Casey Woods, Bradley Martin, Glen Lollar, Alex Young, Abram Spillman, Christopher Spangler, Atticus Young

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO TONY SEPULVEDA in the death of his aunt.

SHOWERS BRIDAL SHOWER FOR LAUREN OWSLEY on Feb. 23 at 3:30 in the parlor. She is registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond & Target. BABY GIRL SHOWER FOR SHELLY APPLEGATE on Mar. 1 at 10 am in the parlor. BABY GIRL SHOWER FOR MICHELLE WALTON on Mar.2 at 2 pm in the parlor. BRIDAL SHOWER FOR KRISTEN MATLOCK on Mar. 2 at 2 pm in fellowship C.

MONDAY FOR THE MASTER menu is taco salad and hotdogs for the kids. The Young Families class is responsible for dessert & clean-up. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: peanut butter & jelly, pancake mix & syrup, canned chicken. FEBRUARY NURSERY WORKERS: Upwards, Seekers & College classes WOMEN’S CHORUS will meet Feb. 16 at 6:30 and Feb. 17 at 3:30 in the fellowship hall; Feb. 23 at 3:30 in chapel. MEN’S CHORUS meets Feb. 23, 4 pm in auditorium. MEXICO MISSION TRIP meeting on Feb. 16 at 4:15 pm in the chapel. NEWBORN MINISTRY meeting on Feb. 16 at 4 pm in the parlor. 2013 GIVING STATEMENTS are available in the foyer. They are in sealed envelopes, arranged alphabetically. MINISTRY SIGN UP FORMS are still available; please fill one out or use our online form. WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP on Mar. 28; if interested in leading singing, see Becky Grau. BULLETIN EMAIL: There may be problems with the bulletin email. While we are working on the problem, you can go to emondchurchofchrist.com to see the bulletin. SEARCH needs volunteers on Feb. 17 at 9 am.

God was glorified at Luminares Campamento Biblico in Nicaragua on Jan.12-16. Led by six missionaries and 10 members of this congregation, over 75 young people attended. We held daily Bible study, praise time and evening worship in addition to sports, crafts, and other activities.

New relationships were established and everyone left blessed and excited to spread the light of Christ. With this camp, plus the summer trip, God is using the Edmond Church of Christ to help grow the next generation of Nicaraguan Christians!

MISSIONS UPDATE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

YOUTH MINISTRY FEB. 17: Elevate, 8 pm at the Hladik’s FEB. 20: OneWay, 7 pm at the Hladik’s FEB. 23: Connect Group Lunch

SPANISH MINISTRY FEB. 23: Potluck in youth room after 2nd service

Weekly support to offer hope and healing for men & women dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Begins Friday, FEB. 216:30-8pm

In the Parlor

Denise Tribbey 16Jillian Kumor 16Ron Griffin 16Stephanie Howell 18Lucille Zajac 18Linda Bennett 19Remy Curtis 20Heath Jones 20Ashton Hladik 21

Gary Garrett 21Robin Gayle 21Terry Winteroth 21McKenzie Goings 21Kim Romero 21Judy Keith 22Dustin Rayner 22Ann Kelly 22Thomas Johnson 22

Bob & Mary Stohldrier 17David & Danielle Waldo 17Rick & Jessica Provost 18Phil & Mary Watson 20Melissa & Terry Jacks 20Mike & Becky Ray 22

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

COLLEGE & SENIOR

GAME DAY

February 22Starting at

1:00pmin the

fellowship hall.

Bring games to play and snacks to share.

CONGRATULATONS TO OUR 2014 SWEETHEART, CARMEN REED

Resources and Support for

Those Going through Divorce

or Separation

Pre-register at edmondchurchofchrist.com

Starts February 10Mondays

6:30-8:00pm in the Parlor.

Childcare provided.For more information, contact

Steve & Connie Ford or Angie Ridings.

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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

SUNDAYBIBLE CLASS 9:30 amWORSHIP 8:15 am & 10:40 am, 5 pm

TUESDAYLADIES CLASS (Sept.-May) 9:30 am

WEDNESDAYMID-WEEK CLASSES 5 & 7 pm

FOREIGN MISSIONARIES Harold & Arelly Ampié NicaraguaUbaldo & Marisol Camacho MexicoReynaldo& Gema Garciá NicaraguaJose Guido NicaraguaReuben & Maureen Kapaale ZambiaJuan Pablo & Fatima Perez NicaraguaGerardo & Yesenia Rayo NicaraguaGabriel & Cruz Rivera NicaraguaRoger & Diane Saumur MontrealKara Tobey Mozambique

DOMESTIC MISSIONARIES Humberto & Irene Hernandez McAllen, TXJohn & Jill Schadegg Logan, UTMack Lyon SearchPhil Sanders SearchTony Sepulveda Spanish Speaking Minister

MINISTRY STAFF Evan BurkettBrenda GordonRob LongKevin Rayner

Kent RisleyJeremy RobertsonRandy Roper

ELDERS Blaine AllenbachRichard BlankenshipMike CainMark ColemanAndy DeanSylvan GordonLyle KelseyDale Lollar

Jack LowryDave MillerLarry MillerDean NilesLendon ShottsJohn TrotterBob WhiddonJeff Whitehead

Let me take a moment to tell you about our young adult classes. The Pathfinders, Seekers, and LIGHT classes provide great opportunities to build relationships, most importantly with God, but with other young adults as well. The Pathfinders primarily consist of young adults, married or single, between the ages of 26-34, the LIGHT class is comprised of young married couples, while the Seekers class is geared toward those 22-25, married or single. The Pathfinders meet in room 228, the LIGHT in 218, and the Seekers in 224.

These classes, along with other adult Bible classes, are studying Hebrews on Sunday mornings. These classes also meet on Wednesday at 7 pm to pray, study, and fellowship. Each Tuesday at 7 pm the Pathfinders meet in different homes for a Bible study and on Thursday nights, the Seekers meet together for a Bible study. Beyond these activities, each group has numerous other events on a regular basis.

You can find out more about our young adults ministry, which includes these three classes, by contacting me (rob@edmondcc.com or 341-3353), or talking to Andy Dean, Mike Cain, or John Trotter; the three elders who work directly with our young adult classes.

AM Worship Total 1212 PM Worship 618Bible School 986 Preschool 88Grades K-6 140Grades 7-12 86College 125Seekers 17Pathfinders 34LIGHT 19YMCA 49Sojourners 25Young Families 60Transformers 52Sowers 66

VIP 80Upwards 40Primetime 70Auditorium 35In Depth Bible Study 7Spanish 12/26MINISTRY PLAN REPORT Weekly Plan $40,703.00 Weekly Offering $47,247.74COMMISSION SUNDAY Plan $432,484.00

ATTENDANCE REPORT: February 9, 2014

ROB LONGYOUNG ADULTS MINISTER

REFLECTIONS…

WORSHIP PROGRAM

A QUIET PLACE is available in the chapel during the second morning and evening services for anyone who needs a quiet place to worship.

WELCOME BOOK: Please take a minute to fill out the welcome book; white section for members and green section for guests.

SUNDAY MORNING: February 16, 2014

SERMON“IMITATE CHRIST”Phillippians 2:1-5

FIRST SERVICEWelcome .........................................................Kent RisleySong Leader ........................................ Allen Wiederstein Songs .......................................................... 216, 970, S 30Prayer..............................................................Colin WhiteSongs ................................................................... 203, 742Communion ................................................ Chuck WhiteSong ............................................................................. 761OfferingSong ............................................................................. 378Scripture ...................................................... Rick BagwellSong ............................................................................. 499Sermon ............................................................Kent RisleyInvitation Song ............................................................ 272Announcements ................................ Jeremy RobertsonSong ............................................................................ S 35Prayer.................................................. Gary Witherspoon

SECOND SERVICEChildren’s Story Time ......................................Kent RisleyWelcome .........................................................Kent RisleySong Leader ..................................................Jason DeanSongs ................................................ Psalm 95, S 17, S 30Prayer.................................................................Jim ElkinsSongs ..................................... Come Let Us Worship, 742Communion ...................................................Andy DeanSong ............................................................................ S 42OfferingSong ..........................................What the Lord Has DoneScripture ....................................................Michael DeanChildren’s Bible HourSong ............................................................................... 22Sermon ............................................................Kent RisleyInvitation Song ............................................................ 272Announcements ................................ Jeremy Robertson Song ............................................................................. 599Prayer.................................................Shannon Haddock

WORSHIP PROGRAM

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SUNDAY EVENING: February 16, 2014

Watch SEARCH each Sunday on:KSBI-TV Channel 52 Oklahoma City 7:30 am

February 16 “What Have You Done?”

SERMON“RUTH: BE A BLESSING”

Numbers 6:22-27

Welcome .....................................................Kevin Rayner Song Leader ..................................................Jason DeanSongs ............. 531, 500, All Who Are Thirsty, MagnificatScripture ........................................................Steve GibbsPrayer................................................................... Titus EllisSongs .......... As the Deer, Mighty to Save, Light the FireSermon .............................................................. Rob Long Invitation Song ............................................................ 655Song ............................................................................ S 46Lord’s Supper in the Chapel ....................Tom BreningerAnnouncements ................................ Jeremy Robertson Prayer........................................................................... 391

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