The SENTINEL August 7, 2011

Scheduled to Serve Next Week (8/14/11)

Announcements
Roger Scott

Lesson for Sunday morning August 14, 2011 The Call to Compassion Colossians 3:12-13
August 7, 2011 Volume 11, Number 32

Volunteers Needed!
Greeters
Bill & LeAnn Sherman, Blue & Linda Suarez, Dwain & Jane Thacker

Lord's Table (am)

Larry Baldwin Max McDougal Jim Skaggs Alex Suarez Blue Suarez Dwain Thacker Randy Vance Don Worden

Visitation groups are being organized. A sign-up sheet is on the board for those willing to help. They plan to begin their work tomorrow! See Randy Vance for more details. Men are needed to teach childrens classes when the ladies class begins in September. See Walter McFadden for more details.

Southern Ridge Church of Christ 2237 SW 134th Oklahoma City, OK 73170 405-378-0701

Works without faith

I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept them: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols. But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. Amos 5:21-24 We know for sure that faith cannot exist only in the abstract: it must be demonstrated in our works. James tells us that faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works (James 2:17-18). He goes on to note that even the demons have faith in God indeed, they tremble at the knowledge of Him. But of course they do no works of righteousness, and are therefore unjustified in His sight. By contrast, James continues, the faith of Abraham wrought with his works, and by works was made perfect (v. 22). Legitimate faith, in other words, is inevitably shown in works of righteousness. So while we know that faith without works is dead, it is also clear that works without faith are equally dead. It is undeniably true that the religious world offers much in the way of good works, and these undeniably benefit those in need. But with respect to Gods accounting, they mean nothing when faith is absent. Faith, it must be understood, includes obeying all the dictates of the new covenant. Paul said that even if he bestowed all his goods to feed the poor and gave his body to be burned, but lacked love, it profited him nothing (I Cor. 13:3). The same is true of faith. Jesus warned, Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity (Matt. 7:21-23). Works without faith may profit many a body, but they will not profit the soul. Each is dead without the other.

Lord's Table (pm)

Bryan Ausmus Chris Scott

Prayers (am)
Tom Elmore Michael Berry

Prayers (pm)
Bill Sherman Bill Fleming

Next Sunday, August 14th, after evening services, Brothers Keeper Groups 1, 2, and 4 are hosting our annual get-together for K-12 students. Sign-up sheets for attendance and food are on the bulletin board. Dont forget to sign up on both! If you would like to donate money, see Darrell MacDonald as soon as possible.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH

Schedule of Services
Sunday 9:00 AM Bible study 10:00 AM Worship 5:00 PM Worship Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible study

Events in August
8 8-9 11 14 20 21 28 28 Visitation groups begin Area-Wide Mens Retreat Christian Service Center workday Back-to-School Bash Door hanger distribution (9:00) Deacons meeting (3:00) Blood drive (11:00 - 2:00) Singing class

Elders

www.southernridge.org

Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

Deacons

Michael Berry David Douglas Bill Fleming George King Darrell MacDonald

Keith McDougal John McFadden Walter McFadden Dwain Thacker Randy Vance

Minister

Russell Dyer

The SENTINEL August 7, 2011

Needing cards and prayer

Novella Cordrey. She had surgery this past week and is recovering. The family of Lewis Kendrick. He passed away recently. He was a longtime member of the church in this area. Billie Glenn. She will begin treatment for her blood clots tomorrow. Dewayne Ross aunt, June Biddy. She has been placed in a nursing home. The Scott family. Glen Martin. He fell recently and had to have stitches near his eyebrow. Hubert Nelson. He is undergoing tests to determine the course of his treatment. George Ramsey of the Penn South congregation. The Baldwins friend, Shelli Vang. She is now in hospice care. Jennifer Parker. She had outpatient surgery recently and is recuperating. Bro. Chandrapauls wife, Kumari. She is dealing with various health issues. Cindy Butcher and the Baldwins son. Others who are hindered: Sandra Bagger; the Baldwins grandson Riley and nephew Darrell; Jean Christian; Mary Cordrey; Bernard Floranda; Martha Harden; Mary Haynes; Aline McDaniel; Diane Murrell; Hazel Ruminer; Edith Skaggs; Jane Thacker; Lorella Wilson; and Tommy & Sharon Wisley.

Groups 1, 2, 4 Sunday, August 14th, after evening services. See the back page for more details. Our Wonderful Wednesdays continue this week as Logan Cates presents Lord, Teach Us to Wait. Thanks to those who hung almost 700 door hangers on homes in the area on July 30. A list of those who participated is on the board. A ladies class will begin on Wednesday, September 7th. Please sign up on the bulletin board by August 14th so a study book can be reserved for you. Our next Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for Sunday, August 28th, from 11:00 to 2:00. A sign-up sheet is on the board.

Brothers Keeper

Order of Service
Welcome & Announcements Scripture: Romans 15:1-3 Song 168 Heavenly Sunlight Song 32 Be With Me, Lord Prayer

The Call to Treat Transgressors Tenderly - Romans 15:1

I. An Uncompromised Message from a Gentle Heart A.Pursue peace and edification. 1. Do not ________________ the work of God. 14:20 2. __________________________ is not the pursuit. ________________ is the purpose involved. 3. John 8:11 - Jesus had a message ______________. B. When sin has won a victory, should we be stomping on the wounded? 1. Jesus never seemed ______________ at sins.

Birthdays/Anniversaries
Josh Dyer Ruth Veitenheimer John McFadden Joan Keenan Ryker Lowrance Cindy Butcher Melanie Shelton Ramona Gramling Fred Jones Tres Lowrance Jean Christian Emma McFadden Mary Pelton

C. There is no _________________ in truth. John 14:6 Song 65 Do You Know My Jesus? 1. Pauls question. Galatians 4:16 II. Take On the Responsibility Song 293 A.The strong are to bear with the weak. Jesus, Rose of Sharon 1. Who are the _________________? Comments Those who have not grown to discern matters of __________________. Cf. Hebrews 5:12 Lords Supper Collection Song 466 Send the Light Sermon: The Call to Treat Transgressors Tenderly Song 689 Out of My Bondage Song 545 This World is Not My Home Prayer 2. Who are the __________________? Can deal with difficult matters without ___________. B. To bear with the ________________ of the weak. 1. It is a challenge to Colossians 3:12-13 2. It is not an excuse to allow the ______________ to have control. Galatians 2:11 3. It is not an opportunity to _____________ someone. James 4:11-12 4. It is an opportunity to build ___________________. 1 Corinthians 3:6ff., Ephesians 4:16

Happy Birthday to . . .

Area-Wide Mens Retreat

August 8-9, 2011 at Camp Rock Creek Brochures and registration forms are available on the table in the foyer.

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Jerry & Joretta Doyle Brian & Emily Jaworsky Keith & Becky McDougal

Happy Anniversary to . . .