May 20, 2012

Volume 12, Number 21

Good Times
Take a moment to look around you and you will know that we are blessed. There is no doubt that there is much we need to do, many things we need to improve, and challenges we need to undertake. It may not be the politically correct thing to say, but I think you know that no great accomplishments come without diligent and dedicated work. I am reminded of the quote from an old track coach. Pass them going up-hill. What is gained with great effort will not be lost with ease. Let me mention a few of the good things that are taking place and encourage you to see the value in being a part of what is happening. VisitationWeekly, there are volunteers who are sending notes, making phone-calls, and personally contacting our visitors and members who have a special need. Seminar We just completed a very well attended marriage seminar conducted by Leon Dennis. Vacation Bible School VBS will take place in less than a month (June 11-13). It will be three days of Bible classes is a less formal setting. It is always an uplifting time of singing, activities, refreshments, and great Bible stories. This is one of our BIG events for everyone. Wednesday Evening Summer Series Throughout the summer we will have some really good teachers from throughout the area, sharing some great lessons with us. The series this year will center on Great Questions from the New Testament. Area Wide Teen Gatherings These youth events take place each week at differing congregations. Brothers Keeper Our fellowship in smaller groups continues each month. OutreachMailings and Door Hangers are being taken to homes throughout our area. Well, these are only a few. I will share more. Get involved.
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Keep These In Prayer

Larry Scottis in Southwest Medical Center. George Kinghas one more treatment. Jeanette Mitchellis home recovering from hip surgery. Theresa AmbladAnna Murrays daughter. Kathryn Danner Stephen Hopkins sister in need of a heart transplant. Don Fleming - Bills brother. Riley Baldwin chemo injections and surgery. Mark Baldwin, began chemo treatments last week. Steve Mays, Larry Baldwins brother in lawcancer. Homebound or Limited: Jean Christian Lorella Wilson Aline McDaniel Serving Overseas: Barry Adams Perry Anderson -Address labels are on the bulletin board.

Events to Note: Elders & Deacons Meeting Sunday, May 20 @ 3:00 PM. Senior Appreciation Dinner to honor Caitlyn Barnes and Erin Elmore this evening (following worship), at Earls Rib Palace in Moore. Everyone is invited. Mens Breakfast May 26. Singing Class and Fellowship No singing class this month. Memorial Day Picnic May 28, 11 a.m. at the church building. See Keith for details. Vacation Bible School: June 1113 If you want a T-shirt see Josh. The next decoration and preparation day will be on Saturday, May 26. Visitation Team #1 is on duty this week. Check with Kevin on Sunday evening. The Christian Service Center is in need of Baby Diapers and Toddler clothes for boys. Projection You may have noticed that we have begun to use our new projection system to make announcements, display the songs, and present notes from lessons. Some have questioned the placement of the screen. That is something that we are continuing to study for the best option and benefit. This is just one of the ways that we are continuing to seek the best ways to work together, present the Word, and communicate with an ever changing world.

Happy Birthday to ... Sandra Bagger Dwain Thacker Kevin Keenan Wyatt Bruner
Happy Anniversary... Tammy & James Burwell Eddie & Mary Pelton

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Order of Service
Announcements Scripture: Luke 6:17-19 Song 682 To God Be the Glory Song 419 Lord, We Come Before Thee Now Prayer Song 511 Oft We Come Together Comments Lord's Supper Collection Song 19 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name Sermon: Have You Touched? Song 50 Are You Washed in the Blood? I.

Have You Touched

Luke 6:17-19
Motivated in Hearing Faith is born in hearing. Romans 10:17 o Its only words, but . Words are the tools o Words pull us to Abraham was moved. Genesis 12:1-3 Hearing provides motivation. o There is the power of music. o Words possess the power of Mark 13:31 II. Sounds Must Move Us If not,-o To hear or not to hear. Imagine hearing the words of God Are you ready? o Storm warnings o Luke 13:1-5 III. It is About the Power The whole multitude sought to touch him. o When we believe, we o They believed he had the power and they Takin it to the streets. o When we know something importantMatthew 5:13-16 Faith from hearing brings touching. . .

o Acts 2:37ff. Song 118 Notice the words of John, Our hands have hanCount Your Blessings dled, concerning the words of life (1 John 1:1). There is no other way. There can be no Prayer proxy. It has to be you.

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Scheduled to Serve Next Week (5/27/12)

Announcements
Horace Phillips

Greeters
Arless & Sue Murray Horace & Betty Phillips Roger & Terri Scott

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Blue Suarez

Chad Bruner Dwight Andrews Hubert Nelson Keith McDougal Dan Jolliff Stephen Hopkins Michael Berry Sunday DeWayne Ross Glenn Elmore Jerry Doyle Walter McFadden Max McDougal

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am)

Tom Elmore Wayne Hayner

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 Bill Fleming Walter McFadden

Spotlight on Mission Work India Preaching School & Orphanage School: Orphanage: The Orphanage was started in 1992 by the Cox family. It began with 20 children. Currently there are 71 children in the home with another 30 on the waiting list. Each child is provided with physical, spiritual, educational and medical care. The orphanage is fully supported by Southern Ridge. Printing Press: The school prints its own material. By doing so they were able to reach millions of Indians in native dialects. They print tracts, books, booklets, correspondence courses, special year planners and calendars. They are now printing at the rate of about 3500 copies a month. Preacher School: Men spend 6 weeks studying and training to preach. After graduation these men go out in to the bush teaching, preaching and establishing congregations of the Lords church. Hundreds have trained. Each man returns every six months for a refresher course and more training.
Ministers George King Dwain Thacker Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance Keith McDougal Russell Dyer Caleb Eggleston

Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

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