February 10, 2013

Volume 13, Number 6

The Wilderness Voice

"The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His paths straight'" (Matthew 3:3). We read of the public following that John had. There were the multitudes of people who came to John to hear his message and to be baptized by him. It may even seem to be an enviable position. Yes; we see his unjust death. We have no envy of being beheaded by the king. Still, his death, though a tragic result of his work, was almost beside the point. John served the purpose of God. God used John, and John was gladly used. He was a voice for god, and he was a voice in the wilderness of this world. Think about the wilderness that John knew. We may notice the unusual nature of this chosen man. He was dressed in the clothing of a man that is living a rough and out of doors life. And people traveled to the uninhabited place to hear him. It is true that he was a voice in a literal wilderness. Still, that sparse area was something of an analogy for the greater wilderness. He was a voice in a wilderness of spiritual poverty. It was not to a land barren of people to which he cried. It was to a land barren of righteous people. His voice called in an effort to pull and return hearers to the way of the Lord. We may not see ourselves in the place or likeness of John. After all, we were not so unusually selected to serve in such a preparatory and prophetic fashion. Still, if we keep the picture of a spiritual wilderness, we may find some common ground. For, there may be not greater need than the need for a voice that is calling us all to turn back to the Lord. Think about it. We honor John as the voice of one crying in the wilderness. Honor is due today; to the voices that still cry in this crowded wilderness. We do so need the call to the straight path of the Lord. Russ
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Keep These In Prayer

Jerry Doyle had shoulder surgery last Thursday (2/7). Jo Hutton has started treatment for a serous cancer on her lips. The treatments will last for about two years, and be painful. It will be difficult for her to be out in public during this treatment. Cathy Hopkins father, A. W. McMurray is in St. Francis hospital in Tulsa, and is in very critical condition. Larry Baldwin is having some medical tests run. Sam & Mattie Ruble are both having some difficulties. Andy Haynes, son of Wayne and Mary had eye surgery to repair a torn retina. He is slowly improving. Riley Baldwin continues having surgeries about every six weeks. Chandrapaul and Kumari Kumari has been having several very serious health problems and has been transported to the Hydrabad Apollo Hospital in serious condition.

Be a Daily Bible Reader February2013 10. Genesis 25-26; Romans 9 11. Genesis 27-28 12. Genesis 29-30; Romans 10 13. Genesis 31-32 14. Genesis 33-35; Romans 11 15. Genesis 36-38; Romans 12 16. Genesis 39-40; Romans 13 17. Genesis 41-42; Romans 14 Thank-you to everyone who helped organize, prepare, and serve the special dinner on Saturday evening. New Bible School QuarterThe new Sunday School quarter has begun. Now would be a great time to join a class. If you have any questions about our childrens classes, see Walter McFadden.

Happy Anniversary
Rick & Syd Greenroyd - 2/26 Stephen & Cathy Hopkins 2/28

Happy Birthday
Jeanette Mitchell Marilyn Horne Betty Phillips Russ Dyer - Arless Murray Norman Bagger Donal Ruminer 2/10 2/11 2/11 2/14 2/14 2/16 2/29

Homebound or Limited:
Lorella Wilson Aline McDaniel Don & Jo Hutton

One Faith One Family, One Fellowship

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Announcements to Notice
Thank you: To Michael Berry for preaching last Sunday while Russ was out

of town.
To Horace, Bill, Jerry, Blue, and Larry for making presentations

on Wednesday evening, and to Josh for taking charge and being the coordinator.
A Teacher is Still Needed for the Wednesday evening Toddlers

class beginning in February. See Walter McFadden to volunteer, or for more information.
New Brothers Keeper Groups2013 Group rosters are posted

on the bulletin board. If you did not get your name on the list, just see Darrel. He will make sure you are added

Visitation Update Group #2 will be in charge of making visits

this week. See Horace Phillips.

Paulas Request If you have any plastic pop bottle caps and/
or Pringles cans that you would save and bring to her for a teaching project, it would be greatly appreciated.

There is a quarterly activity calendar on the east bulletin board. If

you know of activities that are not listed, contact Joe Downs.

Affirming The Faith Seminar February 22-23

Sponsored by: Oklahoma Area Churches of Christ Hosted by: North MacArthur Church of Christ 9300 N. MacArthurOklahoma City, OK Everyone is Invited! Over 25 Sessions and Classes Keynote Speakers: Noel WhitlockTim Pyles Bob TurnerThomas Jackson For more info: www.affirmingthefaithok.com

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Scheduled to Serve Next Week (2/17/13)

Order of Service
Announcements & Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5 Song 822 Heaven Came Down Song 526 Pass Me Not Prayer Song 572 Send the Light Song 621 Ten Thousand Angels Comments Lord's Supper Collection Song 299 I Stand Amazed Sermon: To Overcome 1 John 5:1-5 Song 153 Footprints of Jesus Song 48 Anywhere with Jesus Prayer
Ministers Dwain Thacker Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance Keith McDougal Russell Dyer

Announcements
Dewayne Ross

Greeters
Sam & Donna Greenroyd Jerry & Joretta Doyle Darrell & Lindsay MacDonald

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Walter McFaden

Blue Suarez Don Worden Max McDougal Wayne Haynes Dwight Andrews Hubert Nelson Sam Greenroyd Alex Suarez Chuck Cox Larry Baldwin Glenn Elmore

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am)

Stephen Hopkins Arless Murray Donal Ruminer Sunday

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

Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

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