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 18, 2016

Sunday July 17, 2016

ATTENDANCE: 8:15 worship 48 10:30 worship 66 TITHES & OFFERINGS received:

General Fund $4,258.00

The Perry Christian First Christian Church Disciples of Christ

WHAT AM I GOING TO DO

WHEN I RETIRE?

More than a few people have asked me that question. So, I made a list:

Play more with Paula.

Spend more time with the kids, grandkids.

Visit Glacier National Park before the glaciers melt, hike the Grand Canyon—south rim to north

rim, spend two weeks at Yellowstone, see the Red Woods and Yosemite.

Explore new fields of ministry and mission beyond the local church.

Learn to speak Spanish fluently.

Become involved in a mentor program for elementary children.

Get down to my ideal body weight and maintain it.

Ride Oklahoma Freewheel.

Publish some photographs.

Run one more marathon.

Understand Islam.

Play the guitar again and write songs.

Have a huge vegetable garden.

Purchase and maintain rental property.

Camp in the popup once a month.

Write and publish a book.

Make a Christian mini-movie.

Pay off the house in ten years (2026)

Go snow skiing.

10 more things I haven’t thought of yet.

Can I and will I accomplish everything. I doubt it. But won’t it be fun to line through about

a third of my list as I do them.

C.S. Lewis said, “You are never to old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” I think

Lewis was on target. Walt Disney once said, “All dreams come true if you have the courage to pur-

sue them.” Right on! Someone else said, “Dreams don’t work unless you do.” Just one more anony-

mous quote I ran across recently, “You've gotta wake up every morning and ask yourself, ‘How bad

do you want it?’ How much work are you willing to put forth for the things and the people you want

and need in your life? Nothing great comes without effort. But I promise you that if it’s something of

great meaning in your heart and something you need in your life … Every risk. Every step and every

drop of sweat will be worth it.”

This is MY list of things I want to do when I retire … but it comes with a prayer:

“Dear God, if today I lose my hope,

please remind me that YOUR

plans are better than

MY dreams.”

In His Love, Martin

New Requests. . . 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, the family of Dr. Rev.

Jimmy Moore, Laura Coffey, the people of France and Turkey, Juanita Kraut, Continuing prayers. . . . MaryLee Golliver-Imgarten, cancer, Jennifer Lazenby, cancer, 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, Adaleigh Sullins, Matthew Ewy, the family of Donna

Butterfield, The family of Gary Smith (Nathan Smith’s father), Harry Bendure, Maxine Schwartz, the family

of Philip Sadler, the family of Marcy Smith, the family of Don Stangle, PTL for the Birth of Robert Cun-

ningham the IV, 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, Victims of Orlando,

Florida shooting, 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: C&K, 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 17 — July 31 Miriam Lambert-22 Darrell Habben-22 Gerald Wells-30 Happy Anniversary

Kyle & Anglia Klinglesmith-20 Robert & Linda Filtz-23 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 17, 2016

Total needed for the week: $5,170.00

Received this week: $4,208.00

Under weekly budget: $ 962.00 Total needed for the month:$20,680.00

Received for July: $12,996.00

Under monthly Budget: $7,684.00

VISITORS IN WORSHIP

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Amanda VanHosen, Cannon

Cheever, Jaden Glover,

Amanda Clapper

Jon Avey

Brittney McClain

Jodie Avey

Christina Carter

Mikayla Carter

Caleb Carter

David Brane, Guymon, OK

Mark & Linda Dolezal, Tulsa,

OK

Ron & Marilyn Weathers

CHOIR NOTES

The choir is finally getting back to a regular schedule starting this week. We welcome anyone inter-ested to come sing with us! Bell Choir will be starting back soon, so come ring with us! The praise songs for this Sunday will be "We Believe" and "Jesus, What a Beautiful Name." The choir will sing "Come to Me. See you Sunday! Paula

Dear Friends & family at First Christian Church, Thank you so much for the beautiful bouquet of flowers! Most of all, thank you for the many personal well wishes and cards. I was amazed and over-whelmed! I will remember forev-er. In God’s love, Leanna Holt

NO meeting in JULY Next meeting AUGUST 10

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!

Two youth from the Perry First Church of the Nazarene, Lizzy Turner and Jacob Simon, have been selected to join the Oklahoma Ambassadors of Music. Lizzy Turner and Jacob Simon have been invit-ed to attend during the Summer of 2017. Jake & Lizzy’s OAM Team will be hosting

a Garage Sale at the Perry First Church of the Nazarene, 829 Jackson. All proceeds will go toward

expenses for the trip to Europe with the Oklahoma Ambassadors of Music. This is a great honor and tribute to be chosen

for this event. Be sure a come out a support Jake and Lizzy on Saturday, July 23.

As the temperature continues to soar this summer, please remember to adjust the ther-

mostat after your event held at the church to conserve energy. Thank you.

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 24, 2016

ELDERS: Betty Dillon & John Fuller

WORSHIP LEADER: Betty Dillon

8:15 DEACONS: J.D. Koch & Cecil Loveless

10:30 DEACONS: Pam Lightfoot, Betty Waters, Nathan Smith,

Brandan Sheets

DEACONESS: Tara Smith

8:15 GREETERS: Velma Shelton

10:30 GREETERS: Kim Sheets

Communion to Homebound: Verna Skouby, Jay & Sherry

DeBord, John Fuller

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

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.