February 17, 2013

Volume 13, Number 7

Keeping Company
I wrote to you in my epistle not to keep company with sexually immoral people (1 Corinthians 5:9). We have not come to our conclusions, about the right and wrong of life, overnight. It took time to shape us. Let there be no doubt that we are, in a large way, a product of many influences. Jesus had already warned his disciples that they needed to be aware of the leavening power of ungodly things (Matthew 16:6). Paul offers the same warnings and explanations in the preceding three verses (68). They knew (and I think we do too) that we are influenced by our associations. Godly associations are one of the primary driving forces of a well lived life. The same kind of effect is true of the lesser associations. We tend to think that we will not be changed by the forces around us. Wrong! There is really no such thing as a static relationship. Either we are being an influence, or we are being influenced. Sometimes both things are happening. While a righteous person may improve the character of the worldly individual, the converse may be happening at the same time. Compromise is a loss for the righteous. There is no room for the Christian to become or think like the world. The more we confront ourselves with the character of the world by close associations, the more we tend to allow that character to influence our lives. Too many Christians have lost their way because of the influence of a friend, family member, or a mate. There is a lot of morally reprehensible behavior trying to influence us. Whether it is directly from people around us, our associates, or through our entertainment. makes little difference. We have been warned. Russ
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Keep These In Prayer

George Holmes is in Norman Regional with a severe infection. Room 5074 Jerry Doyle recovering from shoulder surgery. Jo Hutton has started treatment for a serous cancer on her lips. Cathy Hopkins father, A. W. McMurray is in St. Francis hospital in Tulsa, and is in very critical condition. Keena Lusk is having some medical tests run. Mattie Ruble is to see a doctor in connection with her recent fall. Riley Baldwin continues having surgeries about every six weeks. Ginny Baldwin, Larrys sister-inlaw is in St. Anthony Hospital in serious condition with a mass on her brain. Chandrapaul and Kumari Kumari has been having several very serious health problems.

Daily Bible Reading February2013 Unfortunately, we had the wrong list in last weeks Sentinel. Here is the rest of the month. 10.Isaiah 47-49 11.Isaiah 50-52; Mark 12 12.Isaiah 53-55; Mark 13 13.Isaiah 56-58 14.Isaiah 59-61 15.Isaiah 62-64 16.Isaiah 65-66; Mark 14 17.Exodus 1-3; Mark 15 18.Exodus 4-6 19.Exodus 7-8; Mark 16 20.Exodus 9-11; 1 Thess. 1 21.Exodus 12-13; 1 Thess. 2 22.Exodus 14-15; 1 Thess. 3 23.Exodus 16-18; 1 Thess. 4 24.Exodus 19-20; 1 Thess. 5 25.Exodus 21-22; 2 Thess. 1 26.Exodus 23-24; 2 Thess. 2 27.Exodus 25-26; 2 Thess. 3 28.Exodus 27-28; Philemon 1

Change for Children

Change for Children cans for the Tipton Home are available in the foyer. Last year we donated $981.99. Lets see what we can do this year. It is a good cause.

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

One Faith One Family, One Fellowship

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

Happy Birthday
Donal Ruminer - - - - 2/29

Winter 2013
Guest Speaker: Next Sunday, Stephen A. Bailey will be our guest

speaker. He will teach a combined adult class, and preach at our morning worship.
Deacon Appointment: The Eldership of Southern Ridge has placed

Brian Jaworsky before the congregation to consider for service as a Deacon. It is asked that if you have a Biblical reason that Brian should not be appointed to serve in this duty, please give that reason in written form to any of the elders. Any such statements must be given to the elders before Sunday, February 24.
Brothers Keeper GroupsGroup #3-(Jaworsky) will get together

for a pot-luck dinner on Sunday evening, February 24, following evening worship. A sign-up list is on the bulletin board. For more information, see McFaddens or Glidewells.

Visitation Update Group #1 will be in charge of making visits

this week. Kevin is out of town, so see Russ.

Paulas Request plastic pop bottle caps and Pringles cans.

youth training and spiritual growth program. The youth from our congregation will be participating with those in other congregations as we conduct a gathering here on April 19-20. Volunteers from our membership will be needed to help conduct this program. Listen for more announcements in the coming weeks.

Plans are being organized for EPIC (Ever Present in Christ). It is a

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 (2/24/13)

Order of Service
Announcements & Scripture: 1 John 5:13 Song 627 The Gloryland Way Song 52 Blessed Be the Name Prayer Song 509 On Jordans Stormy Banks Song 557 Rock of Ages Comments Lord's Supper Collection Song 660 There is a Habitation Sermon: You Can Know 1 John 5:6-21 Song 662 There Is a Fountain Song 859 He Paid a Debt 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 Roger Scott

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am)

Stephen Hopkins Michael Berry

Prayers (pm)
Jim Skaggs Joe Downs

Schedule of Services
Sunday

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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