March 17, 2013

Volume 13, Number 12

Yo u A i nt S ee n No t hi n Yet !
Jesus answered and said to him, "Because I said to you, 'I saw you under the fig tree,' do you believe? You will see greater things than these" (John 1:50). Faith (believing something) is a strange characteristic in us. Sometimes we will do it with the least amount of clear evidence. At other times, we will remain skeptical even in the face of overwhelming proof. We are just kind of funny that way. So, when Nathaniel was impressed with Jesus immediate recognition of him, he believed. There must have been something in Jesus knowledge of Nathaniels life and whereabouts that impressed him. He immediately declared to Jesus, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel! It would appear that it didnt take much, or at least long, to get Nathaniel to turn from questioning if such a one could come out of Nazareth to the point of believing that this Jesus really is the fulfillment of the Law and prophets. It is Jesus follow-up observation that deserves to catch our attention. In essence, He told Nathaniel, This small thing may have impressed you, but you havent seen anything yet! (Russs paraphrase). We are fairly easily impressed. We generally come to some belief with ease. There is a part of each of us that wants to believe what appears to be good and true. We hear the message. We see the world. We recognize our temporary nature. We long for more. We want to believe. We want to believe in something good. We hear the words. We visualize the events. We weep at the cross, and rejoice at the empty tomb. These things are good and we believe. Jesus reminds us, The best is yet to be! Russ
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Keep These In Prayer

Beth Frizzell fell last week and injured her head and ribs. Jo Hutton has started treatment for a serous cancer on her lips. Pat Overturfs father is very ill and requesting our prayers. Riley Baldwin continues having surgeries about every six weeks. Chandrapaul and Kumari Kumari has been having several very serious health problems.

Three questions in need of an answer today: 1. Have your read your Bible today? 2. Were you in Bible class this morning? 3. Have you taken time to have a private prayer with the Lord? Daily Bible Reading March 17. Job 30-31 18. Job 32-33; 1 Corinthians 11 19. Job 34-35 20. Job 36-37; 1 Corinthians 12 21. Job 38-40; 1 Corinthians 13 22. Job 41-42 23. Proverbs 1-2; 1 Corinthians 14 24. Proverbs 3-5

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

Our Sympathy:

to Jerry Doyle and his family in the death of his aunt Georgia McWatters in Amarillo, TX.

Happy Anniversary
Josh & Kari Dyer - - - 3/17 Bill & Sue Fleming - - 3/22

W el com e Pl ac i n g M em ber sh i p
We are glad to have Bob & Beth Frizzell, and Vickie Foster placing member ship with us. (Vickie is the Fosters niece) Address: 1 SW 141st St. Okla. City, OK 73170 Phones: Frizzell: 903-818-2030 Foster: 405-207-6104 Mens BreakfastSaturday, March 30, at 8:00 am. All men and boys are invited.

Happy Birthday
Layne Adams - - Gordon Veitenheimer Amber Lusk - - - Sheryl Andrews - - Charley (Keenan) Miller 3/19 3/20 3/21 3/24 3/28

One Faith One Fellowship One Family

Spring 2013
Meet and Greet: Is there someone you do not know sitting near you?

Make sure to greet them and let them know who you are. Lets make our Guests feel very welcome and at home when they are with us.
Christian Service Center Needs: The center received a donation of

60 twin beds, and is in need of 60 extra-long twin sheet sets that are in good condition (new or used). - In addition there is a need for sheet sets (or separates) of all sizes. Baby diapers are always needed. Donations can be put in the third room east of the foyer.

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

this week. See Horace Phillips.
EPIC (Ever Present

Spotlight on Missions
Weekly snapshots of the Mission Works being done through Southern Ridge. This Week: Christian Service Center Jack GrimesAdministrator The Christian Service Center is a Benevolence and Evangelism effort within Oklahoma City. Churches in the metro area support this work with offers of clothing and household items to those in need. The facility is located in the Capitol Hill area 115 SW 24th St Oklahoma City, OK 73109 (405) 236-5956). Through the contacts made at the Center many Bible studies are arranged. The Center is manned by volunteers and there is always a need for more help.

in Christ). It is a 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.
Change

for ChildrenKeep your change can in an obvious place and drop change in it as often as you have some.

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Scheduled to Serve Next Week (3/24/13)

Order of Service
Announcements & Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3 Song 760 Who Will Follow Jesus Song 344 Jesus Calls Us Prayer Song 784 Why Did My Savior Come to Earth? Comments Lord's Supper Collection Song 48 Anywhere With Jesus Sermon: Why? John 11:1-16 (7-9) Song 714 Trust and Obey Song 949 I Will Enter His Gates Prayer
Ministers Darrell MacDonald Keith McDougal Walter McFadden Dwain Thacker Randy Vance Russell Dyer

Announcements
Kevin Keenan

Greeters
George & Pat King Dwain Thacker Bill & LeAnn Sherman

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Larry Baldwin

Arless Murray Bill Sherman Dwain Thacker Donal Ruminer Blue Suarez Bill Fleming Bryan Ausmus J.C. Glidewell Howard Johnson Alex Suarez

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am)

Sam Greenroyd

Sam Ruble

Prayers (pm)
Layne Adams Sunday Michael Berry

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 Brian Jaworsky

Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

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