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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Disciples of Christ
701 Holly Street Perry, OK 73077
E-MAIL: perryokfcc@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.fccperryok.com
****** Martin P. Foster
MINISTER 580/572-8473 Wade Longan
YOUTH MINISTER 405/385-2584 Kim Ward
CHURCH SECRETARY Paula Shryock
CHOIR DIRECTOR
****** CHURCH OFFICE
(580) 336-4576 Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
****** SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
8:15am or 10:30am SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:15am
July 25, 2016
Sunday July 24, 2016
ATTENDANCE: 8:15 worship 41 10:30 worship 53 TITHES & OFFERINGS received:
General Fund $2,819.00
The Perry Christian First Christian Church Disciples of Christ
BLESSED BE THE “TITHE” THAT BINDS!!!
That “tithe” that binds sounds more like stewardship than it does the old hymn we sing.
Maybe it should be.
“UNTYING” THE TIES THAT BIND!
John Fawcett was ordained a Baptist minister in rural England in 1765. Af-
ter serving a small country church for seven years, he was invited to London to pas-
tor a wealthier and more esteemed congregation. He accepted the call and preached
his farewell sermon, and in the wagon with his possessions was ready to roll out of
town. But an outpouring of grief and love by his parishioners made him decide to
stay instead. Fawcett to write the well-know hymn, “Blest be the tie that Binds.”
“Blessed by the tie that binds/ our hearts in Christian love;/ the fellowship of
kindred minds/ is like to that above./// Before our Father’s throne/ we pour our ar-
dent prayers;/ our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,/ our comforts and our cares./
we share each other’s woes,/ our mutual burdens bear;/ and often for each other
flows/ the sympathizing tear./// When we asunder part,/ it gives us inward pain;/
but we shall still be joined in heart,/ and hope to meet again.
In those short lines Fawcett captured many of my feelings today and recent-
ly. It has been my privilege to share with you the presence of God in worship and in
private quiet moments of ministry over coffee or across the kitchen table or in a
hospital waiting room. Heartaches and hallelujahs. Laughter and tears. Fellowship
meals and funeral meals. Baby dedications and baptisms. Live nativity and Village.
Serving up smiles and hope. Living the dream. Walking together through the valley.
Sharing mountaintops.
I’m not sure it’s possible to really “untie the ties that bind us” because we’ll
always be joined in heart, and with each sweet memory we will anticipate that un-
broken fellowship above.
I can only say, “thank you.”
In His Love, Martin
New Requests. . . Harold Price, (pacemaker on Aug 10), Ellie Watson, the family of Marilyn Thompson, (Randy Beeman’s mom), Police officers, Velma Lindsey, Barbara Fuller, Claude Pursay, the Dr. Rev. Jimmy Moore Family, Adaleigh Sullins
Continuing prayers. . . . The family of Tim Trask (Justin's dad), Jean Vasek, Velta Stringer, Lois Luthye
(cancer), the family of Doug Wilhelm, unity in nation, the Clappers (house fire), Ann Miller, Laura Coffey,
the people of France and Turkey, Juanita Kraut, MaryLee Golliver-Imgarten, cancer, Jennifer Lazenby, can-
cer, the Curtis Choplin family, Larry Voss, Aileen Habben, the Paul Thiele family, the Olmsted family, law
enforcement officers—especially those in Dallas, TX, David Heppler, Jennifer Williams, Hattie Fischer, the
Kenny Patterson family, the Search Committee, Neil Hamilton, Bill Stephens, Harry Bendure, Maxine
Schwartz, Tony McClure, Rose Phillips (Larry Cameron’s mother), Barbara Cook, Bill Tell, Mabel Williams, Iva
Fultz, Cadle family, Allen Jackson, Jeanie Votaw, Jadin, Joyce Loveless, Owen Michael Brown, James
Landwehr, Vickie Padilla, David Itske, Tony Macias, Velma Lindsey, Ryan Hickman, Helen Long, Jeanie
Payne, Penny Gideon, Larry Hesser, J. Lena, and Katha Cinnamon, Philip Ventris (Wade’s step-father, cancer), Joyce Bailey
(cancer, Karen Gray’s mother), Brantley Taylor, Zoey Johnson Please Note: A request in the above section will run for two weeks. Contact
the church office to renew.
Homebound/Nursing Home/Assisted Living Ilene Branen, Norma Speer, Maxine Schwartz, Colleen Robison, Priscilla Wal-
lace, Vallie Webb, Dr. Charles Martin
Cancer survivors: David Riggs, Joyce Bailey, Philip Ventris, John Taylor, Karen Bigbee, Connie Henderson, Linda Stangl, David Thar-
rington, Wayne Speer, Duane Dickson, Marilyn Goforth, Kristie Cook, Gerald Payne, Melva Edgar, Gary Moore, Kate Yost, Harold Price,
Becky Hammock, Bonnita Foster, James Gall, Misty Leeper, Jim Taber, Gene Zavodny, Jim Gall, Beverly Klingaman, Randy Beeman, Keli
Schweer, Branen Kirtley,Velma Lindsey, Norma Hughes, Marilyn Ewy, Jim Ewy, Cathy Wells-Drury, Gary Wells, Barbara Habina, Max-
ine Schwartz
Missionaries: Casey &Karen Z. Southeast Asia, Andrew & Reilly Bowers (granddaughter of the late Faye and Mary Odell),
West Africa, Lauren Anderson-Park, Thailand
these serving our country: Ethan Stringer, Army National Guard, Anthony Moore, Austin Moore, Devin Blansett-Marines, Shel-
by Schultz-National Guard, LTC Stephen Lightfoot, Thomas Henke-Marines, Jared Mann, Ryan Padilla, Bryson Running-Navy,
John Maehs, Scott Collins, Chip Collins, Jr., Jeremiah Givens, Lindsey Bishop, Trevor Schultz-National Guard, Kyle Thomason
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.”Philippians 4:6
July 24 — August 6 Gerald Wells-30 Velma Shelton-1 Wade Sheets-2 Don Boyd-3 Happy Anniversary
Jake & Cindy St. Clair-25 Jim & Tammy Kelly-26 Jim & Marilyn Ewy-27
If we missed a special day, please let us know.
for the week of July 24, 2016
Total needed for the week: $5,170.00
Received this week: $2,819.00
Under weekly budget: $2,351.00 Total needed for the month:$20,680.00
Received for July: $15,815.00
Under monthly Budget: $4,865.00
VISITORS IN WORSHIP
Sunday, July 24, 2016
Mira Hays, Norman, OK
CHOIR NOTES
This Sunday's praise songs will be "Here I Am to Worship" and "We Believe." The choir will sing "Come and Worship," a lively piece that incorporates the hymns "Come, Christians, Join to Sing" and "Brethren, We Have Met to Worship." See you Sunday Paula
CWF will meet Wednesday, August 10,
beginning with a noon luncheon followed by
our monthly meeting for business and wom-
en's studies. The lesson will be a book review
given by Miriam Lambert titled, Keep It Shut
by Karen Ehman. It is a nonfiction book about
what to say, how to say it, and when to say
nothing at all. This author's book is funny,
honest, and tackles the hard subjects of gossip;
speaking the truth in love; and the power of
our words from a Biblical standpoint. As a
woman, has your mouth ever gotten you in a
tangled-up mess? Through some spiritual in-
sight and soul-searching a new rule of tongue
may be adopted for you.
Join us for lunch and fellowship at
the CWF August 10 meeting.
NEEDS: David Brown has a friend that is in need of a Rent House by next week. If you would happen to know of one available, please contact Da-vid at 336-8247. Lori Taylor is in need of a couch and chest of drawers, contact her at 580/307.2375 or the church office. A couch is needed for a family, con-tact church office.
The church family is invited to cele-brate Jim and Pam Lightfoot's 40th
wedding anniversary and the renewal of their wedding vows at
their home 20751 CR 50 (W of town) on August 14 between
5:30 - 8 pm.
August 5
th, 6
th, and 7
th – The Summer Chill
The biggest event of the year! You don’t want to miss it! We will need lots of volunteers to help pull this off! If you are interested in lead-ing a family group, serving in the kitchen, or do-nating to the cause please visit with Wade for more information!
August 13th
– Mercy Me @ Frontier City
Christian Fun Day is August 13th! Youth groups
and families can enjoy the park and great Christian
music!
Dear First Christian Church,
Our visas are nearing their expiration
date. Casey's school is in the process of
getting them renewed. Please ask for a
smooth and uneventful process.
The one-week English course that we
have been preparing for is now in full
swing. Our team of 11 from North America
and Europe are excited to interact with
local university and high school English
teachers, and likewise, the students are
eager but nervous. We ask that the event
will strengthen and cement our relation-
ship with the university, as well as connect
us to more people.
Seasoned businessmen also came as
consultants to learn about our situation
and share with us their experiences and
insight as we take steps toward starting
up our own business here. We are still in
the stage of research and networking, but
the business we are seeking to establish
is an essential part of work here. It is the
channel in which we seek to build relation-
ships, transfer skills, gain creditability, rep-
utation, and trust. As we seek to mirror
our Brother through the workplace, we are
trusting Dad to use it for his purposes.
Thank you for partnering with us.
PURPOSE STATEMENT OF FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Perry, Oklahoma
To glorify God by leading people to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Servers for Sunday, July 31, 2016
ELDERS: Jay & Sherry DeBord
WORSHIP LEADER: John Fuller
8:15 DEACONS: James Meier & Diana Noteware
10:30 DEACONS: Marilyn Branen, Ekko Arnold, Reagan Clap-
per, Cindy St. Clair
DEACONESS: Tara Smith
8:15 GREETERS: Cecil & Joyce Loveless
10:30 GREETERS: Arlie & Marilyn Goforth
Servers for Sunday, August 7, 2016
ELDERS: Betty Dillon & John Fuller
WORSHIP LEADER: Betty Dillon
8:15 DEACONS: Verna Skouby & Nicole Noteware
10:30 DEACONS: Pam Cunningham, Kim Sheets, Gerald Wells
& Kim Ward
DEACONESS: John Fuller
8:15 GREETERS: Verna Skouby
10:30 GREETERS: Cindy St. Clair
PRAYER CHAIN: Call the church office at 336-4576
If you are unable to attend Sunday Worship, you may view the service on Sundays at 2:00pm on PIN Channel 14. www.pin.cityofperryok.com
Ahhh—Retirement!
Fishing yesterday,
Fishing today,
Fishing tomorrow……
Let’s help Martin get
Some new fishing gear.
You may leave your
gifts, cards, etc in the
“money pond” for
Martin in the foyer.
We will present his gifts
on Sunday, July 31.
Sponsored by the Worship
Committee
Attention Servers:
A new, updated serving schedule can be found
in the foyer. The first schedule was adjusted,
so please pick up a updated schedule dated
07/18/2016. Thank you for your service.
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