January 1, 2012

Volume 12, Number 1

Its Not What You Cant Do, But What You Can!
So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest (Matthew 25:27).

We are often a nation of voyeurs. We tend to be enthralled with the exploits of people doing things that we will never do. Frankly, it is not that we would never do them. It is more that we cannot do them. Whether it is a physical impossibility for us to do them, or a situational impossibility; we know that we cannot do them. Thus, we satisfy ourselves with the knowledge of our limitations and gain a kind of vicarious sense of value through the ventures and accomplishments of others. We enjoy being arm-chair quarterbacks and Monday morning coaches that have all the answers for the doers. On the other hand, we might just be observers who are along for the ride. Enjoying, observing, and even critiquing the actions of others is a pretty normal pattern. It is not all bad either. We learn from others. We encourage others. We rely on others. We need other people to do the things that we will not do, and especially the things that we cannot do. Where would we be if we all could only do the same limited things? Paul questioned, If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? (1 Corinthians 12:17). Of course, we will watch others and get enjoyment from what they do. We will especially enjoy the things we determine that we cannot do. It just cannot become an excuse for not doing anything. No one can rightly expect you to do what you cannot do. Think! Its not what you cant do, but what you can. Stop spending time with the things you cannot do. Start working on the things that you can. Dont worry so much about the people you do not know. Concern yourself with the people you do know. Do what you can do. Do it with heart. Do it with devotion. Do it with commitment. Just do it. There may be no better way to begin a year. Just do what you can! Russ
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Ministry Intern Caleb Eggleston

Beginning on January 11, 2012. Caleb will be working with us as a ministry intern.

Keep These In Prayer

Horace Phillips had bypass surgery

at the Heart Hospital on Wednesday. Glen Martin is home, doing better. Don Fleming - is seeing improvement and thankful for our prayers. Shellie, Sherri Weingartners daughter - difficulties in pregnancy. Chuck Coxs dad, Albert Cox has stomach cancer. Riley Baldwin will have more surgery soon. Janice Parker, mother-in-law of Jennifer (Fleming) Parker is undergoing treatments for cancer. Homebound or Limited: Jean Christian Edith Skaggs -Lorella Wilson

ThankYou: We want to thank all the men who taught the classes during the past quarter on Wednesday evenings. Starting on January 4th, we will resume our schedule for toddlers through the sixth grade. The four year olds through the sixth grade will be on lesson #254 Red Cross Refresher Course January 9 at 7:00 PM. For details, see Randy Vance. New Brothers Keeper Groups: The new groups for 2012 are posted on the bulletin board. Check to find your group. We will be making announcements of group meetings as soon as we can. Plan to take part in a group and build the fellowship of this good congregation. Mark Your Calendar: February 24-25, 2012 Affirming the Faith The theme this year will be, A Reason to Hope. Schedules are on the table in the foyer and at www.affirmingthefaithok.org. Its a Birthday Blowout for Edith Skaggs 90th Birthday. It will be on January 7, from 2 to 4 PM, at the Warr Acres Nursing Center6501 N. MacArthur.

Serving Overseas:
Bernard Floranda Barry Adams

Happy Birthday to . . .
Brian Jaworsky Margauritte Shobert Karla Holmes Kera Jaworsky Rick Greenroyd 1/4 1/6 1/8 1/9 1/9 1/6

Happy Anniversary to
Joe & Lyla Mulkey

Lesson for Sunday morning January 8, 2012

True Light John 1:6-13

Order of Service
Welcome & Announcements Scripture: Matthew 24:1-2

When the World Didnt End

Matthew 24:1-2
I. The Sure Temple A. The anchor of their faith. 1. There was nothing more sure in the Jewish concept of faith than -. 2. The shrines of nations played a large role in their -. Acts 19:23-39 Jesus said that it would be gone. They could not imagine life without the He had alluded to the ____________of the temple, earlier. John 2:19

Song 728b B. Our God, He Is Alive 1. Song 499 2. Sweeter Than All Prayer Song 1 (S) Surround Us Lord Comments Lords Supper Collection

C. Not one stone. 1. It is a point of __________ to traditional Jews. 2. Even with _________________________, faith continued and even thrived. II. Tomorrow Needs A More Sure Temple A. One that engages your hearts faith. 1. A house has often been the The house is not the _______________.

2. Tangible assets, activities, and even present people are not the limit of Song 701 There Stands a Rock _________________. Hebrews 11:1 Sermon: When the World Didnt End Song 683 Let Him Have His Way With Thee Song 488 Standing on the Promises Prayer 3. It is of faith that ______________________. B. One that engages your activities. 1. Our limits are typically determined by ___________________. Exodus 3:11 2. At Your word we will. The disciples were willing to do as Jesus _______________. Luke 5:5 Matthew 5:43-48

C. One that engages your love. 1. I will love you if 2. In spite of the _____ in our lives. Romans 5:8 Our love will be the open door of opportunity to bring the grace of God to all people.

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The Sentinel January 1, 2012 A Prayer for the New Year Lord, keep me from the habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occasion. Release me from craving to straighten out everybodys affairs. Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details give me wings to get to the point. I ask for grace enough to listen to the tales of others pains. Help me to endure them with patience. But seal my lips on my own aches and pains they are increasing and my love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally it is possible that I may be mistaken. Keep me reasonably sweetI do not want to be saintly - some of them are hard to live withbut a sour old person is one of the crowning works of the devil. Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected people. And give me, O Lord, the grace to tell them so. Make me thoughtful, but not moody, helpful, but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom, it seems a pity not to use it all but Thou knowest, Lord, that I want a few friends at the end. Readers Digest May, 1988
Minister Russell Dyer

Announcements
Bill Sherman

Greeters
Randy & Linda Vance Don & Anita Worden Teah Ausmus

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Dwain Thacker

Brian Jaworsky Walter McFadden Fred Jones Horace Phillips Dewayne Ross Arless Murray Bill Fleming Sunday John McFadden Chad Bruner Kevin Keenan Jerry Doyle Bill Fleming Sam Greenroyd Eddie Pelton

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am) Prayers (pm) 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 John McFadden Bill Fleming Walter McFadden

Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

George King Dwain Thacker Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance Keith McDougal

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