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(405) 341-3353 October 20, 2013Volume 51, No. 40

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“LISTEN TO HIM”SERMON BY RANDY ROPER

INVITE A NEIGHBORTO CLASS & WORSHIP!

BRING A FRIEND!

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MEN’S NIGHT OUTFAITH, FAMILY & DUCKS

MEN’S NIGHT WITH JOHN HOWARD OF DUCK COMMANDER

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 AT 6:30 PM

Activity Center (gym)Catered BBQ, fellowship & more!

$25 per adult / $15 per studentRegistration required:

www.edmondchurchofchrist.com Limited seating, so register now!

Oct. 27 Following evening services.Invite your Friends! Fliers available in the foyer. Kids up through 5th grade.Hot Dogs, popcorn, carnival festivities and games in the gym.Wear costumes (no scary ones please).Trunk-or-Treat will be outside. Sign up in class to host and decorate your car trunk! BRING INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED CANDY TO BRENDA’S OFFICE.

NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

DIRECTORY UPDATE BEVERLY WHITE c/o MD Anderson 3355 Beechnut Place Chandler, AZ 85249

HOSPITALIZED BAPTIST: Rusty Matlock MD ANDERSON: Beverly White MERCY: Alice Dowers

REHAB BELLEVUE: Joan Renfro BRADFORD: Wayne Thomas

CONTINUED PRAYERS Job uncertainty, John Bridwell, Priscilla Alley, Valorie Noe, Tamie Ross, Linda McAdams, David Jones, Max Dunn, Rodney Chambers, Mack Lyon, Margaret Cain, Brad Markley, Buddy & Ruby Mayes, John Norman, Betty Maston, Doris Davis, Mary Carney, Rex & Edith Avera, Mike Scharrer, Wiley Risley, Phil Thompson’s father, Noe’s daughter, Shirley Boyce’s daughter, Lily Cail’s father, Jonathan King,

Karen Babcock, Kylie Cocklin, Mary Dill’s brother-in-law, Harold Dills, Kylie Stough Robert Stohldrier, Connie Mashburn, Dustin Austin, Rosa Manhalter, James McConnell, Doris Robb, Christy Perry’s sister, Lisa Noon, Susan Sullivan, Leatha Steele, Ruby Wood’s son, Nicole Stough, Wiley & Judith Risley’s daughter, Caleb Garrison, Bob Whiddon, Joann Young, Glover Shipp, Shirley Boyce’s nephew, Ruby Woods, Randy Cocklin THOSE IN THE MILITARY Chris Gehri, Doug Dedon, Joe Sanders, Elaine Noe, Casey Woods, Bradley Martin, Glen Lollar, Alex Young, Abram Spillman, Christopher Spangler, Atticus Young

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO DEAN WARE in the death of his brother. RAEGAN QUALLS in the death of her father. JOHN NORMAN in the death of his sister. PHIL BRYAN in the death of his father, Walter. He was also Jennifer Bryan’s grandfather.

MONDAY FOR THE MASTER menu is the cookout hosted by the Young Families. The Young Families class is also responsible for desserts and clean-up. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: complete meals, canned chicken/tuna, and chicken/tuna helper. Thank you, your support is always appreciated. OCTOBER NURSERY WORKERS: College & LIGHT classes WOMEN’S CHORUS will meet on Oct. 21& 28 at 6:30 pm in the chapel. MEN’S CHORUS meets on Oct. 20 at 3:30 in the auditorium. All men, including youth, are invited to attend. SEARCH needs volunteers on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 9 am. MISSION COMMITTEE meeting on Oct. 20 at 3:30 in the conference room. NEWBORN MINISTRY meeting on Oct. 20 at 4 pm in the parlor. CHRISTMAS WISH & HOLIDAY MEAL: Helping Edmond’s children with Christmas- will start Oct.28. If you know an Edmond family that needs help with gifts or meal at Christmas, pick up a form or contact the office. We will start collecting items on Nov. 17. MACADAMIA NUT & OIL that Brad Carter, of African Christian College, spoke about is available at UKWAZImakadamia.com. “MARCH FOR MARRIAGES” on Oct. 20 at 6:30 pn at OC’s Eagle Trail. www.wghjministries.com. THANK YOU notes were received from Laura Turman, Lisa Noon, & Tamie Ross & family.PARKING LOT: As a part of ongoing planning, the west parking lot will soon have some core drilling done. While you may notice the work, it should have no impact on parking.

FREE FLU SHOTSOCT. 27

10:30 am-2 pm Fellowship A

Pre-registration required by Oct. 20.Pick up forms in

Bible class or foyer. Drop forms in box in foyer.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIESBrandon Mathis 20Suzanne Hill 20Ann Jayne 20Jonah Watson 20Ron Smith 21Jared Cowdrey 21Kieth McKee 21Thea Matlock 21Tami Tobey 22Ryan Gleghorn 22Nick Smith 22Gabby Fithian 22Kevin Rayne 22Bryce Foster 22Rick Provost 23

David Taylor 23Mary Ann Sipes 23David Jones 23Keri Crutchfield 23Kinzie Hazzard 23Julie White 24Camey Johnson 24Daniel Fuller 24Olivia Goad 24Marty Miller 25Maurice Gabriel 25John Bridwell 26Miles Garrett 26Dee Carney 26

Russell & Audrey Warrington 20Bryan & Moriah Clifton 20Chris & Janet Carr 22Richard & Verda Howie 22Dean & Virginia Niles 22Alex & Jenny Jones 22Scott & Deborah Bentley 24Billy & Elizabeth Blackwell 26

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY OCT. 20: Impact Worship & I-Groups

SPANISH SPEAKING MINISTRY OCT. 27: Potluck in the youth wing

YOUTH MINISTRY OCT. 20: Halloween Party at the Deans after evening service OCT. 21: Elevate, 8pm at the Bentley’s NOV. 2: Hobble and Jog

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Following evening services in the Fellowship Hall

JESUS lovesTHE LITTLECHILDREN

A SPECIAL SERMON SERIES

ON SUNDAY EVENINGS

OCTOBER 20 “BELIEVING”Spiritual formation begins at home.OCTOBER 27 “BECOMING”The Bible says we are to become like children.

MOTHER & SONDate Night

Pre-k thru 6th gradeFriday, Nov. 8th8:00pmSign up by Brenda’sdoor begins Sunday, Oct. 27th.Limited number of tickets. $10 each

FREE FLU SHOTSOCT. 27

10:30 am-2 pm Fellowship A

Pre-registration required by Oct. 20.Pick up forms in

Bible class or foyer. Drop forms in box in foyer.

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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

SUNDAYBIBLE CLASS 9:30 amWORSHIP 8:15 am & 10:40 am, 5 pm

TUESDAYLADIES CLASS (Sept.-May) 9:30 am

WEDNESDAYMID-WEEK CLASSES 5 & 7 pm

FOREIGN MISSIONARIES Harold & Arelly Ampié NicaraguaUbaldo Camacho MexicoReynaldo& Gema Garciá NicaraguaJose Guido NicaraguaReuben & Maureen Kapaale ZambiaJuan Pablo & Fatima Perez NicaraguaGerardo & Yesenia Rayo NicaraguaGabriel & Cruz Rivera NicaraguaRoger & Diane Saumur MontrealKara Tobey Mozambique

DOMESTIC MISSIONARIES Humberto & Irene Hernandez McAllen, TXJohn & Jill Schadegg Logan, UTMack Lyon SearchPhil Sanders SearchTony Sepulveda Spanish Speaking Minister

MINISTRY STAFF Evan BurkettBrenda GordonRob LongKevin Rayner

Kent RisleyJeremy RobertsonRandy Roper

ELDERS Blaine AllenbachRichard BlankenshipMike CainMark ColemanAndy DeanSylvan GordonLyle KelseyDale Lollar

Jack LowryDave MillerLarry MillerDean NilesLendon ShottsJohn TrotterBob WhiddonJeff Whitehead

Our congregat ion’s Creating Space initiative stands as a reminder that we need to submit to God so that He can work powerfully in our lives. The way the Young Adults Ministry is striving to Go, Connect, and Embrace – the three missional movements of the Creating Space initative – has taken on many forms.

Many in the Pathfinders class are planning to GO to Haiti again in 2014. Some in the Seekers class plan to GO on a mission trip to Utah in 2014. The Christmas Wish program, a ministry developed to CONNECT with the community, facilitated by the Pathfinders, is just around the corner. And, through fellowship activities, building relationships with visitors, and participating in the greeting ministry, the young adults are striving to EMBRACE others.

The Young Adults Ministry is a group of people bent on following in the footsteps of Jesus. We pray, worship, serve, and share life together. We consist of three Bible classes: Seekers (22-25, married and single), Pathfinders (26-34, married and single), LIGHT (around 22-30, primarily married couples). You can find out more about the Young Adults Ministry by contacting me (rob@edmondcc.com or 341-3353). Also, you can connect with the Seekers and Pathfinders on Facebook and/or Twitter: @EdmondSeekers and @PathfindersECC.

AM Worship Total 999PM Worship 500Bible School 870Preschool 72Grades K-6 102 Grades 7-12 85College 44Seekers 21Pathfinders 29LIGHT 16YMCA 11Sojourners 34Young Families 64Transformers 63Sowers 74

VIP 71Upwards 36Primetime 78Auditorium 48In Depth Bible Study 8Spanish 14/29

MINISTRY PLAN REPORTWeekly Plan $39,067.00Weekly Offering $38,989.88

COMMISSION SUNDAYPlan $410,000.00 Offering $278,906.00

ATTENDANCE REPORT: October 13, 2013

ROB LONGYOUNG ADULTS MINISTER

REFLECTIONS…

WORSHIP PROGRAM

A QUIET PLACE is available in the chapel during the second morning and evening services for anyone who needs a quiet place to worship.

WELCOME BOOK: Please take a minute to fill out the welcome book; white section for members and green section for guests.

SUNDAY MORNING: October 20, 2013

SERMON“STRONG IN WEAKNESS”

Isaiah 40: 28-31

FIRST SERVICEWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ........................................ Allen WiedersteinSongs .......................................................... 522, S 43, 288Prayer.........................................................Michael CadySongs ................................................................... 345, 645Communion .................................................Keith HarperSong ................................................................................. 7OfferingSong ................................................................................. 7Scripture ....................................................... David BurchSong .......................................... What the Lord has DoneSermon ........................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song ............................................................ 655Announcements ............................................... Rob LongSong ............................................................................. 351Prayer.............................................................Byron Curtis

SECOND SERVICEChildren’s Story Time ......................................Kent RisleyWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ................................................ Larry OwsleySongs ............... Days of Elijah, I will Call Upon the Lord, Surround UsPrayer....................................................... Mark ColemanSongs ..............................................345, Break My Heart, How Deep the Father’s LoveCommunion ............................................ Steve ReplogleSong ............................................................................ S 22 OfferingSong .......................................................... Ancient WordsScripture ........................................................ Todd FraserSong ..........................................What the Lord Has DoneSermon ........................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song ............................................................ 667Announcements ............................................... Rob LongSong ............................................................................. 288Prayer...................................................... Conrad Boswell

WORSHIP PROGRAM

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SUNDAY EVENING: October 20, 2013

Watch SEARCH each Sunday on:KSBI-TV Channel 52 Oklahoma City 7:30 am

October 20“Overcoming Hurts”

SERMON“JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN: BELIEVING”

Colossians 1:21-23

Welcome ...................................................Evan BurkettSong Leader ......................................... Jeff WhiteheadSongs ...............................................134, 273, S 42, 400Scripture ..................................................David BarnettSong ..........................................................................687Prayer..................................................... Tom BreningerSongs ................................................................687, 809Sermon ........................................................ Kent RisleyInvitation Song .........................................................714Song ..........................................................................752Lord’s Supper in the ChapelAnnouncements ............................................Rob LongSong ..........................................................................841Prayer.....................................................Woody Elmore

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