The SENTINEL — April 17, 2011

Scheduled to Serve Next Week (4/24/11) Lesson for Sunday morning

April 24, 2011
“They Worried about the Stone”
Announcements Mark 16:1-8
Michael Berry April 17, 2011 Volume 11, Number 16

SOUTHERN RIDGE Southern Ridge Church of Christ • 2237 SW 134th Oklahoma City, OK 73170 • 405-378-0701
Greeters MISSION WORK
Sam & Donna Greenroyd, Wayne & Mary Part 8 of 9:
Haynes, Stephen & Cathy Hopkins
Christian Service Center
Jack Grimes administers this facility, sup-
Showing ourselves approved
ported by congregations in the metro area. Don’t just do something, sit there. the Lord as you should. You may set up a
They offer clothing and household items to — Thich Nhat Hanh schedule that precludes worship, or you
Lord's Table (am) those in need. Many Bible studies are ar- may build up enough stress that you are
Chuck Cox Darrell MacDonald ranged with the people who come there. The great paradox of modern industrial- not as kind or thoughtful as you could be.
The center is manned by volunteers and ized nations is that we have more leisure Here sin lieth at the door.
Dan Jolliff Walter McFadden time than ever and we’re busier because of There should always be time for soli-
there is always a need for more help.
Kevin Keenan Roger Scott it. Our wealth and technology allow us to tude and solemn meditation before the
George King Bill Sherman spend less time earning a living by the Lord. A time of quiet, spent in dedication
proverbial sweat of our brow (for many of to the Word, ought to be a part of any
us, very little perspiration is required even Christian’s life. The rush-rush-rush of
Lord's Table (pm) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! then) and more time with family, with our daily living must not hinder us from
♦ There is still a need for workers in sev- hobbies, and so on. Yet many of us feel deeper considerations. We can even take a
Larry Baldwin Brian Jaworsky rushed, harried, stressed, pushed and lesson from the Zen master: don’t just do
eral areas of this summer’s VBS. See
Josh Dyer to volunteer or to learn pulled by this obligation and that. As na- something, sit there! Stop. Make the time.
Prayers (am) what’s needed. ture abhors a vacuum, we fill up our “free This is healthful not only for our spiritual
♦ There are still several open spots for time” with activity. We would perhaps do beings, which is reason enough, but is
Stephen Hopkins Josh Dyer well to remember Thoreau’s admonition: mentally and physically refreshing too.
those willing to lock the building this
year. The months of June, July, August, “Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity! I say, let The admonition to “Study to show thyself
Prayers (pm) October, November, and December your affairs be as two or three, and not a approved unto God … rightly dividing
are available. See David Douglas if you hundred or a thousand, instead of a mil- the word of truth” (II Tim. 2:15) can be
Jim Skaggs George King lion count half a dozen, and keep your heeded only if we actually pause to study,
have any questions.
accounts on your thumbnail.” This was which in Paul’s usage means not simply
evidently difficult in his time, 150 years reading and memorizing scripture but
ago, and seems all the more out-of-reach working diligently and contemplating in the
Schedule of Services today. So what are we to do? Godly life.
Sunday – 9:00 AM Bible study There is nothing sinful, necessarily, No matter how busy we’ve made our-
Events in April/May about leading a busy life — except to the selves, there must always be time for the
10:00 AM Worship
4/24 Singing class & fellowship meal extent that it prevents you from serving Lord and His Word.
5:00 PM Worship 4/30 Brother’s Keeper Group 3
5/1 Elders/deacons meeting (3:00)
Wednesday – 7:00 PM Bible study
5/12 Christian Service Center workday Elders Deacons Minister
5/15 Blood drive Kevin Keenan Michael Berry Keith McDougal Russell Dyer
Horace Phillips David Douglas John McFadden
www.southernridge.org Roger Scott Bill Fleming Walter McFadden
Bill Sherman George King Dwain Thacker
Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance
 Order of A Place in the Son
The SENTINEL — April 17, 2011 Service Romans 12
Needing cards and prayer I. The Holy Sacrifice – vs. 1
Welcome &
Larry Scott. He has been hospitalized in Branson after having a heart attack. A. You must _________ and __________ some more.
Announcements
Jo Hutton. She fell at home and was injured. She has been at Mercy.
Hazel Ruminer. She fainted last Sunday and experienced more hearing loss. 1. People come with a question. _________________
Jenni Bruner’s grandfather, Andy Lane. He is not expected to live much longer. Also Scripture: 2. Jesus’ words were, “_______________________.”
remember Jenni herself as she undergoes some tests. Romans 12:1-2
Chloe Mills. She is 7 years old and experiencing serious, progressive hearing loss. (This B. Know what _________________ means.
request from Ashley Keenan.) Song — 662 1. Sacrifice is not what you are willing to _________.
Bruce Epps’ parents, Ray and Doris. Their home in Texas was badly damaged by a Years I Spent
lightning strike. (Bruce is the son-in-law of Glen and Elaine Martin.) in Vanity C. Present yourself as a ______________________.
The Flemings’ friend, Rilla Rhea. She fell recently and may have a fractured pelvis. II. The Transforming Reality – vs. 2
Sue Antwine. She is having hip replacement surgery. She attends the church in Edmond. Song — 14(S)
Kim Veitenheimer’s friend’s daughter, Becky. She has Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. I Need the Prayers A. Do not be ___________________________.
Mary Pelton’s sister, Martha Lisauckis. of Those I Love Conforming is not all _________________. Cf.
Becky McDougal, as she prepares for a biopsy. Daniel 3:4-6
The family of Susan Warren. Prayer
Others who are hindered: the Andrews’ granddaughter-in-law; Sandra Bagger; the Bald- There is a necessity to conform to _____________.
wins’ grandson Riley, nephew Darrell, and friend Shelli Vang; Jean Christian; Mary and Song — 52 1 Corinthians 11:1, Ephesians 4:13
Novella Cordrey; Florence Dixon; two-year-old Elzee; Ruby Gill; Martha Harden; By Christ Redeemed
Wayne Haynes; Pam Weber’s mother, Maxine Jeffries; David Karns; Glen Martin; B. Transforming takes it to a _______________ level.
Aline McDaniel; Walter McFadden; Diane Murrell; Edith Skaggs; Jane Thacker; Comments To transform is to take___________________ and
Lorella Wilson; Tommy & Sharon Wisley; and Anita Worden. convert it to use.
Lord’s Supper
III. The Usable Product – vs. 3-8
Collection A. What do I have to bring to the ______________?
The elders/deacons meeting scheduled Birthdays/Anniversaries 1. Sometimes we don’t bring ___________________.
for today has been postponed to May 1st, Song — 459
at 3:00 pm. Happy Birthday to . . . Savior, Like a Shepherd 2. Everyone can bring _____________________?
Colin Pelton April 17 Lead Us
Anderson Berry 18 B. A call to _______________ and ______________.
Ian McMasters 26 Sermon: 1. It is often called “________________________”.
Chuck Cox 27 A Place in the Son
Our next blood drive is Kailyn Jolliff 27 IV.The Character Relationship - vs. 9-21
scheduled for May 15. A Romans 12:1-21
J.R. Downs 28
sign-up sheet is now on the Bill Fleming May 5 A. Practice being _________________________.
bulletin board. If you are Song — 203
LeAnn Sherman 5 1. Don’t just _____________________ the words.
willing and able to donate, Dwight Andrews 12 I Am Thine, O Lord
please sign up by May 1st. Mandi Lowrance 14 2. It is consistent doing with __________________.
Devin MacDonald 14 Song — 169
Have Thine B. “___________________” is the key word.
Happy Anniversary to . . . Own Way
Brother’s Keeper Horace & Betty Phillips April 19
1. Sometimes good ______________ fall to easier
Group 3 — Saturday, April 30th, 5:30 pm, George & Pat King 26 Prayer pursuits. Galatians 5:7-9
at the building. Menu is Mexican. Norman & Sandra Bagger May 3
2. Make it depend on __________________.
C. Practice “__________________________” living.