August 19, 2012

Volume 12, Number 34

Alternatives
John 6:68 But Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Peter got it right. Sometimes there are no substitutes or alternatives. Where else can we go, indeed. We are used to having alternate choices. Suppose you go to a restaurant and the wait time is just too long. There is someplace else to go. There is a fast-food place on just about every major intersection. Suppose the grocery store no longer carries the brand of pickles that you want. There is another one a short distance down the road. Suppose the stylist doesn't style your hair the way you want. Every one of your friends has someone to recommend to you. Suppose the doctor you have trusted with your health starts telling you that you have to change your diet and lose weight. There are starving doctors all over town. Just take your pick. We are used to having alternate choices. Now suppose the church, where you are a member, doesnt tickle your fancy like you want. Well, the fact is that there are many others. In some towns, it is hard to throw a rock without hitting a church building. Choices are abundant. Even if you want to stick to a certain brand there are more than likely several options open to you. You can do a little searching and find the one that fits your desires. You know the saying: Attend the Church of Your Choice. We believe in choice. It is the American way. Jesus gave us a choice, but it was a pretty limited choice. The choice is life or destruction, words or the words of life. Peter knew. Peter expressed it. Its your choice, but choose Jesus. Russ
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Keep These In Prayer

Don and Jo Hutton have several difficulties dealing with pain and mini-strokes. Preston Glenn, Billies son, had heart surgery on Monday, and is recovering at Southwest Medical Center. Irene Reddish, had a stroke and it in Jim Thorpe rehab. Bill Brooks, Dwain Thackers cousin is in V.A. Hospital with throat cancer. Libby Marshallcousin of Sammy and Jack Waganer is home, but still dealing with severe kidney problems. Don Fleming - Bills brother is undergoing more treatments after finding a new tumor. Riley Baldwin continues to take chemo injections. Mark Baldwin, undergoing chemo treatments at home.
When I was young, love made the world go round. Then it was money. Now its prunes.

An Evening With - Clyde Christian Everyone is invited to join us on Sunday evening, August 26, for a great time of fellowship and reminiscence. Clyde has had some interesting and special experiences that you will enjoy hearing. He is history among us. Plan to stay after evening service for this very special time.

Happy Birthday to ...

Amanda Adams Melanie Shelton Fred Jones - Tres Lowrance Jean Christian 8/21 8/23 8/26 8/29 8/31

Homebound or Limited:
Jean Christian Lorella Wilson Aline McDaniel

Happy Anniversary to ...

8/19 Layne & Donna Adams

Summer Series: Great Questions from the New Testament

Wednesday: August 22 How Shall We Escape if We Neglect So Great a Salvation Hebrews 2:1-4 Speaker: Hershel L. Dyer

Announcements to Notice:
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Danner and Hopkins family in the death of Stephens sister, Kathryn Danner. Funeral and memorial services were held for her, last week. New Bell Schedule for Bible Classes: We are adjusting our bell schedule for the ending of classes so to make sure that we have adequate time to move everyone into the auditorium in a convenient way. There will be a preparation bell to signal that the class will soon be ending, followed in five minutes by an ending bell to signal the end of the class time. Bell Schedule for ending classes: Sunday Morning: Preparation bell9:40 am Ending Bell9:45 am Wednesday: Preparation Bell7:35 PM Ending Bell7:40 PM Hopefully, this schedule will allow enough transition time to retrieve children, get a drink, or use the restroom. Mens Breakfast: The next Mens Breakfast is Saturday, August 25, at 8:00 am. How about some waffles and sausage biscuits? Wednesday Evening : The Autumn Ladies Bible Class is scheduled to begin on Wednesday evening, September 5. Ladies, if you plan to be a part of that class, on the list on the bulletin board. For other questions contact Nancy Coleman. We need to know how many of the study books to purchase. Men NeededVolunteer men are needed to teach the Nursery through Kindergarten classes on Wednesday evenings, beginning in September, in order to allow the ladies to attend the Ladies Class. Looking Ahead Labor Day PicnicMonday, September 311:00 am. See Keith McDougal for more details. Gordon Fuchs from the Tipton Childrens Home will be with us on Wednesday evening, September 12. Teacher Appreciation DinnerFriday, September 21, 7:00 PM. All teachers and spouses are invited to attend this dinner to honor and thank you. See Walter McFadden for details. Oklahoma Christian Preaching Blitz On Sunday, September 23, Oklahoma Christian University will be sending speakers throughout the Oklahoma City metro area. We will have a guest speaker on that day. Our speaker will address a combined adult class in the auditorium, and present the sermon at the morning worship hour.

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Scheduled to Serve Next Week (8/26/12)

Order of Service
Announcements Scripture: Romans 8:18-25 Song 756 When We All Get to Heaven Song 881 There is a Balm in Gilead Prayer Song 452 Night With Ebon Pinion Comments Lord's Supper Collection Song 780 Wont It Be Wonderful There Sermon: It Is About Hope Song 29 All to Jesus I Surrender Song 611 Take the Name of Jesus With You Prayer

Announcements
Michael Berry

Greeters
Wayne & Mary Haynes Blue & Linda Suarez Dwain Thacker

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Stephen Hopkins

Alex Suarez Bill Sherman Chad Bruner Donel Ruminer Bill Fleming Roger Scott Randy Vance Sunday Arless Murray Brian Jaworsky Don Worden Fred Jones Dan Jolliff

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am)

Sam Greenroyd

Prayers (pm)
Lane Adams

Schedule of Services Bible study Worship Worship

Wednesday 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Deacons Michael Berry Joe Downs Bill Fleming Walter McFadden

Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

God Is Good Always!

Ministers George King Dwain Thacker Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance Keith McDougal Russell Dyer Caleb Eggleston

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