The Sentinel August 21, 2011

Scheduled to Serve Next Week (8/28/11)

Announcements
Roger Scott

Lesson for Sunday morning August 28, 2011 Called to Deny Self Luke 9:23

The Sentinel
August 21, 2011 Volume 11, Number 34

Bill & LeAnn Sherman, Blue & Linda Suarez, Dwain & Jane Thacker Larry Baldwin Max McDougal Jim Skaggs Alex Suarez Bryan Ausmus

Greeters

Lord's Table (am)

Blue Suarez Dwain Thacker Randy Vance Don Worden Chris Scott Arless Murray Sam Greenroyd

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am)

Walter McFadden Jerry Doyle

Prayers (pm)

Schedule of Services Sunday 9:00 AM Bible study 10:00 AM Worship 5:00 PM Worship Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman Deacons Michael Berry John McFadden Bill Fleming Walter McFadden

Volunteers Needed! Monday Night for the Master has begun. Meetings are on Monday evening at 6 PM. Assignments are made to send cards, make phone calls, and conduct personal visits. There is an opportunity for anyone who wants to take part in this good work. See Randy Vance for more details. During the fall quarter, there will be a class especially for the ladies. Men are needed to teach some of the childrens classes when the ladies class begins in September. Walter McFadden will give you all the needed details. Do you have news that needs to be shared? Call it in! Dont take for granted that we already know. Call the church office, and we will spread the word Events in August 21 Deacons meeting (3:00) 28 Blood drive (11:00 - 2:00) 28 Singing class & Fellowship
George King Dwain Thacker Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance Keith McDougal Minister Russell Dyer

Southern Ridge Church of Christ 2237 SW 134th Oklahoma City, OK 73170 405-378-0701

www.southernridge.org

...according to the effective working by who demand it. Some of them canwhich every part does its share, causes not help it. Some can. I firmly begrowth of the body for the edifying of lieve that the scriptures teach us to be itself in love (Ephesians 4:15-16) reliant on ourselves with the determiThe discussion surrounded pay- nation to engage our resources with ing the remaining balance owed on the the others in the church family. We mortgage of the church building. We are to be tied to the statement of Jedetermined that if we all came to- sus that he did not come to be gether and gave, we could easily reach served, but to serve. the goal. Most of the men in the disIt works well, and is in the heart cussion thought it was a great idea. of people around you. Monday eveJust as we were about to finalize our ning, more than a dozen member of decision, one of the men had a ques- this family gathered to receive astion. He asked, How much is my signments for cards, calls, and visits. part? We all looked at him in won- Some ran immediately to make those der. Someone asked what he meant. visits. The previous evening, 100 or He said, I need to know how much I more people gathered to share in a am supposed to give, so that I dont meal and to give a boost to our chilgive more than my part. He thought dren who are beginning a new educathat a fixed amount should not be ex- tional year. Willing organizers, receeded by anyone doing more than his ceived generous donations, organized or her part. He really meant well. a cooperative meal, purchased supThough the thought had never crossed plies, arranged tables, decorated, and the minds of most of us. even cleaned-up afterward. It was I have been thinking a lot about members doing a share. It was a the idea of everyone doing his or her family working with one another. share. We might carry the meaning to These two events are only a tiny say, Each one uses what is available sampling of the many activities of to the benefit of others. members of this church (many go You know that we spend a lot of without public notice) that fit the pattime and energy taking care of people tern of the passage. Russ

Every Part Does Its Share

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Keep These In Prayer

Joey Tamez. He has had brain cancer for two years and is now being fed through a tube. (He is a friend of Kim Berrys niece and is only in his teens.) Tom Green (Phillips son-in-law). He has had a severe infection and is undergoing treatment. Joe Mulkey. He had a procedure done on his vocal cords this past week. The Baldwins friend, Shelli Vang. She is now in hospice care. The Baldwins grandson Riley and nephew Darrell; Homebound or Limited: Jean Christian; Novella Cordrey; Mary Cordrey; Aline McDaniel; Edith Skaggs; Lorella Wilson;. Serving Overseas: Bernard Floranda

Brothers Keeper Groups 1, 2, 3, 4 No announced meetings at this time

Our

Order of Service
Welcome & Announcements Scripture: Rom: 12:913 Song 186 Holy, Holy, Holy Song 15 (S) God Is So Good Prayer Song 72 Come Let Us All Unite to Sing Song 557 There Is a Fountain Comments Lords Supper Collection Song 728b Our God He Is Alive Sermon: Compelling the Lost Through our Actions. Song 715 Will You Come Song 488 Standing On the Promises Prayer

Compelling the Lost Through Our ActionsRomans 12:9-13

Verse 9: ___________your Love for others. Verse 10-13: In Love of the Brethren

Wonderful Wednesdays continue this week as our own Michael Berry presents Lord, Teach Us to Teach Our Children. This has been a great Summer Series. Make sure you are here for the final lesson of the series.

_________ and ___________ (verse 10) Diligent, Fervent, __________ (verse 11)

He tells us how we serve those needs. (verses 12-13)

Our next Red Cross blood drive

_____________in Hope _____________ in Tribulation Continuing Steadfastly in

_______________

is scheduled for Sunday, August 28th, from 11:00 to 2:00. A signup sheet is on the board.
Our next Singing Class and Fel-

lowship is scheduled for next Sunday evening. Check the bulletin board to see what items are needed for the meal. I heard a rumor that fried chicken will be on the menu. Even if singing is not your thing, it is still fun to learn a new song, and then get to enjoy a meal. Plan to be there. August 23 23 25 26 29 31 31 31 September 1
Kari Dyer is putting together a

Communicating to the ______________

of the saints

Given to ______________
Be of the same ______________. The greatest cause of atheism is those who acknowledge Jesus with their lips and then deny Him with their lives.

Happy Birthday to . . .
Cindy Butcher Melanie Shelton Ramona Gramling Fred Jones Tres Lowrance Jean Christian Emma McFadden Mary Pelton Kian Floranda

Dont render ___________________.

Happy Anniversary to . . . Sam & Donna Greenroyd September 6

care package to send to Bernard Floranda and the men serving with him. If you would like to send something in the package, food is most welcome as long as it is something that will travel well. Microwavable ravioli, pouches of tuna or chicken, or the such are good. Sticky items and chocolate are discouraged. See Kari for more information.

Do what is ________________ in the sight of all men. Be at _________________ with all men. Dont ___________________ yourself.

Dont be _____________ by evil, but overcome evil with good. Our lives should not become a hindrance to others. They should serve as an example of Gods grace and mercy for all of mankind.