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e d m o n d c h u rc h o f C h r i s t
(405) 341-3353
Volume 55, No. 6
February 14, 2016
www.edmondchurchofchrist.com
SPECIAL 3-WEEK SUNDAY EVENING SERIES
Starts on Valentine’s Day
Our relationships sometimes bear the weight
of life’s biggest burdens. As we try to navigate
through the various seasons of life—with all
of their unique challenges—we often find
ourselves hanging on for dear life, just hoping
our marriage will survive. As important as
survival is, God designed and desires so much
more for you. He wants your marriage to THRIVE!
This three-week Sunday evening series with
Randy & Shawn will explore biblical and practical
insights to help you cultivate a marriage that
thrives. Some of the topics discussed include
loving like God, dealing with tough times and
pursuing oneness in marriage.
SUNDAY MORNING SERMON SERIES
Honoring God with OUR LIVES
right here, right noW
FEBRUARY14: FAITHFUL TO THE END
The Bible often speaks of our Christian journey as being a race. When we run
that race with faithfulness we discover it feels more like a marathon than a
sprint. Our goal is not to run faster, farther or with fewer mistakes than those
around us. It is to run and be faithful through the various seasons of life.
NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHEPHERDS PRAYER TIME: Wednesday night at 8:15 in the parlor. Everyone is invited.
MONDAY FOR THE MASTER will not be meeting on Feb. 15.
FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: boxed cereal, pasta & sauce, pancake mix & syrup
NURSERY WORKERS FEBRUARY: Upwards & College Classes
SEARCH needs volunteers on Monday, Feb. 15 at 9 am.
VBS NEED: egg cartons (dozen size); please drop off in the teacher’s workroom.
MINISTRY SIGN UP FORMS are available in the foyer. You can also fill them out online.
Go to the church website; scroll to the bottom; choose “access forms.”
BAPTIZED
TYSON MINOR
BAILEY POWERS
PLACING MEMBERSHIP
KYLE & KELIE WHEELER
8611 Hudson Lane NE, Peidmont 73078
HOSPITALIZED
BAPTIST: Susan Sullivan, Terry Winteroth
OU MED: Elmer Stoner
Harland, Virgil Bond, Mary Land, Don & Jo
Gleason, Dan Barton, Carole Whitehead,
Betty Wright, Betty Maston, Harold Dills, Kristi
Plumlee’s grandfather, Bonnie Jones, Steve
Ford’s mother, Pat Smalling, Ron Powell,
Courtney Dean’s father, Kapaale Family,
Cindy Dennis, DeAnn Marcum, Maddie
Matthews, John Avera, Carol Williams,
Jerry Scott, Mary Kelly, Linda Burns, Norma
Turner, D’Ann Allenbach’s father, Angelica
Lopez, Peter Sheldon’s father, Paul
Eubanks, Sweet Family, Tony Sepulveda’s
mother, Edith Nance, Dave Carmen,
JoAnn Young’s niece, LaQuita McDonald,
Linda Walts
THOSE IN THE MILITARY
Chris Gehri, Bradley Martin, Glen Lollar,
Alex Young, Atticus Young, Miller Burkson,
Clayton Williams
SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO
CARLENE CAMPBELL in the death of her
sister.
DANE CARR in the death of her sister.
SHOWERS
REHAB
BABY GIRL SHOWER FOR JENNY JONES on
Feb. 21 at 2 pm in the home of Meagan
Anderson. She is registered at Target.
CONTINUED PRAYERS
WEDDING SHOWER FOR TORRIE ARNOLD
on Feb. 21 at 2 pm in the home of Paula
Jones (4506 Karen Dr). She is registered at
Amazon.com.
BRADFORD: Norma Cable, Wayne
Thomas, Jay Babcock, Edith Avera
Priscilla Alley, Glendell Norman, Bea
Bowles, Kerianne Roper’s mother, Ron
& Jean Metheny, David Jones, Rosa
& Wayne Manhalter, Bill Kooi, Karen
Babcock, Iris Harrell, JoAnn Wilson, Paul
YOUTH MINISTRY
FEB. 15: Elevate, 8 pm at the Hladik’s
FEB. 18: One Way, 7 pm at the Bentley’s
WEDDING SHOWER for Olivia Curtis on Feb.
21 at 3 pm in the parlor. She is registered
at Macy’s and Bed, Bath & Beyond.
SPANISH-SPEAKING MINISTRY
FEB. 28: Potluck after 2nd service in the
youth wing
FEB. 27: Couples Dinner & Lesson
2:00 pm
Edmond Church of Christ
North parking lot
(For children ages 10 and younger)
WE ARE IN NEED OF INDIVIDUALLY-WRAPPED CANDY!
Please drop in bin by Brenda’s office
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Please participate in what God is
doing through missions at Edmond by
praying and giving sacrificially.
LADIES’ SPRING
BIRTHDAY BRUNCH
Saturday, March 5
in the parlor 9-10:15 am
Celebrating birthdays in
March, April and May
Sign up in the lobby
Sunday, Feb. 20 & 27
Spring Break
Trip
The campus ministry is returning to
McAllen, TX to work with Humberto
Hernandez and the church there.
MEETINGS:
Feb. 24:Mission trip meeting for all participants
Mar. 9: Meeting for all participants
All meetings will be in the Chapel
on Wednesday evenings at 6 pm.
YOUTH RETREAT
On Feb.26-28, the Edmond Youth
Ministry will go to Camp Rock Creek
for our annual spring retreat. The theme
is “Press On” from Philippians 3:14:
“I press on toward the goal to win
the prize for which God has called me
heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Students
will be encouraged to Commit, Train,
and Compete in their pursuit of doing
the will of God.
It’s Time to Build: The Message of Nehemiah for Today.
Feb. 26-27
For a full schedule of speakers and times,
visit www.affirmingthefaithok.com
ATTENDANCE REPORT: February 7, 2016
AM Worship Total 1265
PM Worship
533
Bible Classes
935
Preschool69
Grades K-6
167
Grades 7-12
72
College 115
Seekers38
Pathfinders
9
YMCA64
Sojourners38
Young Families
68
Transformers50
Sowers72
VIP63
Upwards41
Primetime77
Auditorium46
In Depth Bible Study 14
Spanish13/28
MINISTRY PLAN REPORT
Weekly Plan
$42,444.00
Jan. 31Offering $40,533.64
Feb. 7 Offering $41,192.18
COMMISSION SUNDAY
Annual Plan
$402,698.00
Next Commission Sunday
March 6
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
SUNDAY
BIBLE CLASS 9:30 am
WORSHIP 8:15 am & 10:40 am, 5 pm
TUESDAY
LADIES CLASS (Sept.-May) 9:30 am
WEDNESDAY
MID-WEEK CLASSES 5 & 7 pm
PAID
EDMOND, OK
USPS (961-400)
This Sunday is our annual
Sweetheart Banquet in the
fellowship hall following evening services.
All members age 60 and up are invited to a
special dinner served by our youth. Please
join us for an evening of good food, good
fellowship and good entertainment.
The Sweetheart Banquet serves two
purposes. First, it is an opportunity for
us to say “Thank You!” We appreciate
the blessing that you have been to our
students. Thank you for the example of
faithfulness you provide. We appreciate
the investment you make in our students
and in helping them to succeed. We will
also continue the tradition of thanking a
specific “Sweetheart” who has gone the
extra mile to bless the kingdom.
The second purpose Sweetheart Banquet
serves is selfish! Our students want to be
blessed by you—to develop relationships
with you. They want to be blessed by your
wisdom and experience. God designed His
Church to be a group of interconnected
generations. We hope to foster that
through our Sweetheart Banquet.
If you are age 60 and up, please join us.
Bless us with your presence as we try to
say thank you for the many blessings you
have given us.
801 South Bryant
Edmond, OK 73034
Youth Minister
edmondchurchofChrist
Jeremy Robertson
PERIODICALS
POSTAGE
REFLECTIONS…
FOREIGN MISSIONARIES
Harold & Arelly Ampié
Nicaragua
Ubaldo & Marisol CamachoMexico
Kye Courtright
Germany
Reynaldo & Gema Garciá
Nicaragua
Jose & Carolina Guido
Nicaragua
Reuben & Maureen Kapaale Zambia
Jana MillerZambia
Juan Pablo & Fatima Perez
Nicaragua
Gerardo & Yesenia Rayo Nicaragua
Gabriel & Cruz Rivera
Nicaragua
Roger & Diane Saumur
Montreal
DOMESTIC MISSIONARIES
Humberto & Irene Hernandez McAllen, TX
John & Jill Schadegg
Logan, UT
Phil Sanders
Search
MINISTRY STAFF
Evan Burkett
Brenda Gordon
Shawn McElroy
Kevin Rayner
ELDERS
Blaine Allenbach
Richard Blankenship
Mike Cain
Mark Coleman
Andy Dean
Sylvan Gordon
Brent Keck
Lyle Kelsey
Kent Risley
Jeremy Robertson
Randy Roper
Tony Sepulveda
Dale Lollar
Jack Lowry
Dave Miller
Larry Miller
Dean Niles
Lendon Shotts
John Trotter
Jeff Whitehead
WORSHIP PROGRAM
SUNDAY MORNING: February 14, 2016
SERMON
“FAITHFUL TO THE END”
2 Tim. 4:6-8
FIRST SERVICE
Welcome..........................................................Kent Risley
Song Leader................................................. Monte Farrar
Songs......................... Lord We Come Before Thee Now;
I Will Call upon the Lord;
My Hope is Built on Nothing Less
Prayer.............................................................. Brent Smith
Songs..... You are the Song that I Sing; Victory in Jesus;
When I Survey
Communion...................................................Steve Lucas
Song.......................................................... Thank You Lord
Offering
Song...............................................God Will Make a Way
Scripture........................................................ Aaron White
Song.....................................................Faith is the Victory
Sermon............................................................... Kent Risly
Invitation Song......................................... Trust and Obey
Song........................................................ Be with Me, Lord
Prayer...............................................................Luke White
Announcements..............................................Brady Ross
SECOND SERVICE
Children’s Story Time.......................................Kent Risley
Welcome..........................................................Kent Risley
Song Leader.................................................. David Burch
Songs...........................Thank You, Lord; Praise the Lord;
My Hope is Built on Nothing Less;
I Need Thee Every Hour
Prayer............................................................... Dale Lollar
Songs...... Lord, Speak to Me; Hallelujah! What a Savior
Communion.....................................................Gary Isbell
Song................................................ My Only Hope is You
Offering
Song................................................ My Only Hope is You
Scripture
Children’s Bible Hour
Song........................................................................ Faithful
Sermon.............................................................Kent Risley
Invitation Song......................................... Trust and Obey
Song......................................... Blest Be the Tie that Binds
Prayer.................................................................. Ben King
Announcements..............................................Brady Ross
WELCOME BOOK: Please take a minute to fill out
the welcome book; white section for members
and green section for guests.
A QUIET PLACE is available in the chapel during the
second morning and evening services for anyone who
needs a quiet place to worship.
WORSHIP PROGRAM
SUNDAY EVENING: February 14, 2016
SERMON
“WHAT IS LOVE?”
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
Welcome............................................. Jeremy Robertson
Song Leader.................................................. David Burch
Songs........To Be the Glory; Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah;
We Bow Down; This is my Father’s World
Prayer.............................................................. Caleb King
Scripture........................................................Austin Lowry
Songs.........O to Be Like Thee; Great is Thy Faithfulness;
In My Life, Lord; Shine, Jesus, Shine;
Let Every Heart Rejoice and Sing
Sermon.......................... Randy Roper & Shawn McElroy
Invitation Song...............................................Just as I Am
Lord’s Supper in the Chapel.................... Tracy Marshall
Song............................... Jesus, Name Above All Names
Prayer................................................... Eric McClanahan
Announcements..............................................Brady Ross
February 7
Pharisees, A Banquet, and Being a Disciple
Luke 14:1-35
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February 14
“God’s Love For Us”
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