FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Disciples of Christ

701 Holly Street Perry, OK 73077 (580) 336-4576

E-MAIL: perryokfcc@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.fccperryok.com

****** Martin P. Foster

MINISTER Wade Longan

YOUTH MINISTER Kim Ward

CHURCH SECRETARY Paula Shryock

CHOIR DIRECTOR

****** CHURCH OFFICE Monday - Friday

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

******

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 8:15am or 10:30am SUNDAY SCHOOL

9:15am

May 11, 2015

Mother’s Day Sunday May 10, 2015

ATTENDANCE: Sunday School 53 Worship Attendance 138 TITHES & OFFERINGS received: General $3,639.01

The Perry Christian First Christian Church Disciples of Christ

“I support

empty

gestures!”

Those are the words on the yellow

ribbon bumper sticker on the car at

the left.

When I first saw the statement, I thought about the well-meaning mes-

sages on bumper stickers of well-meaning people and how those statements

often become exactly that—empty gestures. I thought to myself, “I would

never do that.” And then I remembered “I” have a yellow ribbon “Support

the troops” bumper sticker on my truck.

After ten years the yellow faded to white. You can hardly read the

words. But there it is on my truck to show my support for the troops in Iraq. I

never took it off the truck. I pray for the troops when I think about them, but

not with urgency as I felt when my son was in Iraq. I hate to admit it but the

bumper sticker revealed to me my support of empty gestures.

How many other empty

gestures mark my life?

Ouch!

Jesus criticized the empty

gestures of the Pharisees.

I’m not Jesus. I have no

room to criticize or point fin-

gers.

Nonetheless, let us make every effort to express our faith in humble

joyful service to others, so there is no difference between what we say we be-

lieve and what we do. In His love, Martin

Perry High School Graduation

May 16, 2015

10:00am

Daniels Field

New Requests. . . family of Opal Chambers, family of Colleen Casper, family of Gayle Elliot, Linda Fowler, Kenny Cheney, Maxine

Swartz, Judy Bevins, Joyce Loveless, Cherie Payne, Bunnie Klinglesmith, Charlotte Stephens (back surgery), Diesel Dil-

lon, the family of Pete Byers, continue to pray for. . . . Harold Price, John Givens, Malachi (T. Karcher’s rela-

tion), Tammy Hollinsworth, Deloris Marshal, Jack Thompson, Max Thomas, David Itski, Amanda Clapper, Richard Wil-

liam’s mother (broken ankle), Judy Patak (recovering from foot surgery), Mittie Goff, Mittie's friend Deborah, (prayers for

courage and strength), Andrew, (Deborah's son, needs to know Jesus), Marilyn McPherson (stroke), Pamela Denise

Vaughan (finances), Cindy Rolling (health and finances), Peggy Brady (arthritis and family restoration), Eddie Hembree

(recovering from heart attack and internal bleeding), Cynthia Hembree (strength and wisdom), David Tharrington and wife,

Joann, earthquake victims of Nepal, healing of racial strife, Keith Langley, The family of Charles Kerfoot, Mike Lumbers,

David Wilson, Jean Crider, Ethiopian Christians, Sedona Vane (Dixie Nicewander’s granddaughter 16 yrs. old suffered a

dog bite), Earlene Glass (Dixie Nicewander’s daughter suffered a dog bite), The family of Katherine Klinglesmith, Linda

Bower, Keith Langley, Melanie Williams, Kim Dodson, Linda Franklin, Jeanelle Cooper, Kenny Cheney, Shannon Moore (surgery for tumor,

niece of Sheryl Coons), Teresa Stahl (surgery), Linda Fowler, Don and Elaine Stump (diabetes), Georgia Mings, Mark Self (cancer), Kaylee

Jess Edgar, Brantley Taylor, Zoey Johnson

Please Note: A request in the above section will run for two weeks. Contact the church office to renew.

Homebound/Nursing Home/Assisted Living Colleen Robison, Priscilla Wallace, Vallie Webb

Cancer survivors: Linda Stangl, David Tharrington, Wayne Speer, Duane Dickson, Jean Crider, Marilyn Goforth, Kristi Cook,

Gerald Payne, Melba Edgar, Gary Moore, Kate Yost, Harold Price, Becky Hammock, Bonnita Foster, James Gall, Misty Leeper,

Jim Taber, Gene Zavodny, Jim Gall, Beverly Klingaman, Randy Beeman, Keli Schweer, Branen Kirtley,Velma Lindsey, Norma Hughes,

Marilyn Ewy, Jim Ewy, Cathy Drury, Gary Wells, Barbara Habina

these serving our country: Thomas Henke-Marines, Jared Mann, Ryan Padilla, Bryson Running-Navy, John Maehs, Scott Collins, Chip Collins,Jr., Jeremiah Givens, Lindsey Bishop, Blake Crispin, Justin Crispin, Matt Venable,Trevor Schultz-National Guard, Jon Greenlee, Kyle Thomason, John Morrill-Army, Carl Morrill-Air Force

May 10— May 23 Robert Filtz-10 Shirley Self-13 Adisyn Sheets-17 Barry Cook-18 Jim Lightfoot-23 Happy Anniversary

Cecil & Joyce Loveless-12 Gary & Lana Moore-20 Gordon & Tommie Cargill-23 If we missed your birthday or anniver-

sary, please, let us know.

for the week of May 10, 2015

Total needed for the week: $4,982.06

Received this week: $3,639.01

Under weekly budget: $1,343.05

Total needed for the Month: $19,928.25

Received for May: $9,711.01 Under monthly Budget: $10,217.24

VISITORS IN WORSHIP Mother’s Day Sunday,

May 10, 2015

Wes Stringer, OKC

Larry Sringer, Owasso

Chad & Maranda Wilson,

Payton & Luke

Blake & Angie Fuller, Ashley &

Cooper, Piedmont

9 Youth

Brian Kaiser

Ryan & Stacie Hoskins

Kristi Voise

Linda Dolezal

Nick Beckner

Aaron Beckner

CHOIR NOTES

This next Sunday, the Bell Choir will be

performing two pieces during the 10:30

service. "Abide With Me," the well-

known hymn, will be played during the

regular special music time. At the end

of the service. we will play the rousing

piece, "Fantasy for Hyfrodol." Hyfrodol

is the hymn tune used for the advent

hymn "Come, Thou Long-Expected Je-

sus."

A new praise song with be introduced

on Sunday -- "One Thing Remains" by

Kristian Standfill. It's been playing a lot

on Christian radio, so you may have

heard it. I think you'll enjoy it. It was

suggested by a few members of our con-

gregation.

See you Sunday! Paula

Hope & Guild will continue meeting through June and will begin meeting as a combined circle July 8, 2015 at 1:00pm.

Dear body of Christ,

We deeply appreciate all

the visits, prayers, food and cards

received prior and after my surgery.

I believe I am on my way to healing.

Thank you to Pastor Martin for

your prayers and always being

there. Our heartfelt thankfulness

and appreciation to all.

Love in Christ,

Cecil & Joyce Loveless

Thank you, thank you, and thank you!

Thank you to everyone that came out and supported the

youth at the “Cinco De Mayo Celebration” fundraiser! We

had a great turnout, and raised $489.00! Also, thank you to

those that let the youth know you appreciated their special!

They were truly blessed through your comments of affirma-

tion! We hope to offer dinners, and specials during the wor-

ship service, on a more regular basis!

We’re excited to be wrapping up another school year and

heading into summer! Would you consider partnering with us

over these next few months as a van driver, preparing meals,

or maybe even leading a small group? There are sign-up

sheets in the office if you’re interested!

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

May 24th – Memorial Day weekend, no 8th & Up.

If you are interested in attending, chaperoning, or would like

more information about any of these events please call/text

Wade at (405) 385-2584.

Chance Schweer University of Oklahoma, Mechanical

Engineering

Sarah Smith University of Oklahoma School of Pharmacy

Ethan Stringer Owasso High School

Dana Stringer DePaul University

Student Ministry Volunteer Job Description

Volunteer Job Title: Bus or Van Driver

Reports To: Transportation Coordinator

Scheduled Shift: 7:30 – 9:00

Job Location: First Christian Church –

Various Stops around Perry

Commitment Length: 1.5 Hours

Description in a Nutshell:

Transport youth from church activities to their

homes in a safe manner.

Job Responsibilities:

Comply with FCC Child Safety Policy.

Transport youth from church activities to their homes in a safe manner.

Be on-time. Have Fun! What Does a Win Look Like?

Always demonstrate grace, love, and gen-tleness to all students and leaders.

PURPOSE STATEMENT OF FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Perry, Oklahoma

To glorify God by leading people to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Servers for Sunday May 17, 2015

ELDERS: Cindy St. Clair & Gerald Wells

WORSHIP LEADER: Wade Longan

8:15 DEACONS: Verna Skouby & Gerald Payne

10:30 DEACONS: Tom & Hulda Trumbla, Rich & Miriam

Lambert

DEACONESS: Johnny Fuller

8:15 GREETERS: Verna Skouby

10:30 GREETERS: Dixie Nicewander & Deloris Marshall Servers for Memorial Day Sunday May 24, 2015

ELDERS: Robert Cunningham & Jay DeBord

WORSHIP LEADER: Sherry DeBord

8:15 DEACONS: Tammy Kelly & J.D. Koch

10:30 DEACONS: Jim & Pam Lightfoot, Kim Sheets, Gerald

Wells

DEACONESS: Johnny Fuller

8:15 GREETERS: Velma Shelton

10:30 GREETERS: Velma Lindsey

COMMUNION TO HOMEBOUND: Johnny Fuller, Leanna

Holt, Deah Stubbs, Gerald Wells

PRAYER CHAIN: Call the church office at 336-4576

Van Rides available on Sunday morning

For Church or Sunday School

Call the church office 580/336-4576

Vacation Bible School

July 20-24

5:00-8:30pm

Veggie Tales

(The Pirates Who Don’t

Do Anything)

Community Soup Kitchen Served by

First Christian May 21, 2015

All Are welcome!! 5:15pm

In remembrance of our loved ones who have passed on be-

fore us since last Memorial Day. If you have a loved one

who is not listed, that you would like a bell rung in remem-

brance of during Memorial Day Sunday service, please let

the office know.

Charles Kerfoot Katherine Klinglesmith

Olva Feken Mary Lou Low

Rosalee Kime Lola Shelton

Teresa Schovanec Wilma Smith

Bonnie Roberts Ryder James Capps

Charles Nuttle M.H. Williams

Tommie Trude W. F. Peters

Neva Weber Greg Ashley

Josh Tovar Annie Elizabeth Horton ~