January 15, 2012

Volume 12, Number 3

Our Friend and Brother James R. (Bob) Lane I met Bob Lane in 1984. I had come to work with the 12th and Drexel congregation in Oklahoma City. Bobs wife, Omega, was a long time member of that congregation. Bob would bring her to Bible class, and then go home. He would return in time for worship to end, and be waiting for her at the front door. He loved Meg (Omega). I spoke to him at the door a time or two, but didnt get much out of him. He seemed a bit bristly and reserved. I have met many non-attending husbands through the years. Some have been pretty tough, but most have been nice men. My first impressions of Bob proved to be correct, but there was much more. I soon learned that he was a very tender-hearted man who had a real soft spot for the underprivileged. He and I became much better acquainted as he began to bring cases of food to the church building for us to give to people in need. Bob began to stop by the office just to visit and to see if there were any needs among the people. In 1991 the Drexel building was burned. It struck Bob that anyone could do such a thing, and a door was opened. In the winter of 1992 Bob was baptized into Christ. In 1994, his beloved Meg died. Bob continued to be a part of the Drexel congregation until 2010. The passing years took their toll on Bobs aging body, and he became more dependent on friends, including me. We became even closer. Bob decided that he would like to attend church services with us. He did for several weeks when he was able. He sat on the back row in the right section. As his health declined, Bob asked me to be the executor of his estate. I hesitated, but agreed. Other than some money to be given to his nephew and a couple of friends, the Southern Ridge Church of Christ became the recipient of his remaining estate. It was a kind gesture that was a little difficult for some to grasp at first. He told me that he knew we would do the right thing with it. The word, estate, may sound somewhat grand. The only thing grand (Continued on page 4)
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Keep These In Prayer

Joan Keenan was diagnosed with

Ankylosing Spondylitis Arthritis, an inflammation of the spine. She also has rheumatoid arthritis. She will begin treatment with Methotrexate, a form of chemotherapy. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated.
George King will soon be taking

Homebound or Limited: Jean Christian Edith Skaggs Lorella Wilson

Serving Overseas:
Bernard Floranda - Barry Adams Deacons MeetingSunday, January 22 at 3:00 PM. New Brothers Keeper Groups: The new groups for 2012 are posted on the bulletin board. Check to find your group. There will be a Kick-Off meal for the new groups on Sunday evening, January 22. A menu sheet is posted on the bulletin board. Mens Breakfast our next Mens Breakfast will on Saturday, January 28, at 8:00 am. Mark it on your calendar. We will post a menu in a couple of weeks. Mark Your Calendar: February 24-25, 2012 Affirming the Faith The theme this year will be, A Reason to Hope. Schedules are on the table in the foyer and at www.affirmingthefaithok.org.

treatment for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.

Don Fleming - is seeing improve-

ment and thankful for our prayers.

Shellie Clemenceau had a baby boy

Wednesday evening. He is in neonatal-intensive care at Integris Baptist this time.

Chuck Coxs dad, Albert Cox had

surgery on Monday.
Riley Baldwin had surgery again

last week and is doing well. Mark Baldwin, Larry and Glyns son was diagnosed with melanoma and will have surgery soon.
Janice Parker, mother-in-law of

Jennifer (Fleming) Parker is undergoing treatments for cancer. Teresa Fields, a friend of Delda McMasters, is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. Sandra Bagger will be undergoing surgery for a knee replacement on January 18. Tommy Wisley continues to struggle with breathing problems.

Happy Birthday to . . .
Zoe Glidewell Audrey Jaworsky Wayne Haynes Teah Ausmus Glenn Elmore Pat King Karen Ruminer 1/15 1/15 1/16 1/17 1/17 1/19 1/22

Set Your Hope Colossians 3:1-4

Lesson for Sunday morning January 22, 2012

Order of Service
Welcome & Announcements Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11-12 Song 732 We Praise Thee O God Song 100 Come Thou Almighty King Prayer Song 440 My Jesus, I Love Thee Comments Lords Supper Collection

Under Spiritual Construction

1 Corinthians 13:11-12
I. For Now A. How do we see? 1. Present vision may be _______________ . 2. Many have had poor vision. Some saw Some didnt see B. Measuring your spiritual status. 1. There are _____________ measuring sticks. Hebrews 10:25 1 Peter 4:3-4 Mark 16:16 1 Corinthians 11:18ff 2. Is this the same way we measure C. We often measure by a limited range. 1. Baptism and church attendance 2. Refraining from undesirable behaviors is II. But Then A. When I became a man. 1. Children often say, ? Daniel 4:28ff Exodus 3:11

2. Aging is Song 836 B. Spiritual construction -The Great Redeemer 1. Begins with Sermon: Under Spiritual Construction Song 389 Let Him Have His Way With Thee Song 76 Blest Be The Tie (vs. 1 & 4) Prayer What are your spiritual desires (in specific)? 2. Knows What are your evaluations of yourself? 3. Envisions what What is it that you are seeking to become? 4. Applies the What character developments have you added to your life lately? 2 Peter 1:5 5. Goes to Have you applied the works?

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The Sentinel January 15, 2012 (Continued from page 1) about it was the desire in his big heart. Bob was just a working guy who saved a little, but mostly lived on his Social Security. When he died, he had a few thousand dollars in the bank and his house. His house was in a very modest and culturally changing neighborhood. Even with the sale of the house his whole estate was only about $60,000 dollars. The church received about $50,000. It is a nice sum of money from a man who lived pretty simply in his life. As it is not a huge sum of money in the scheme of things, it is not a change of fortune for the church or our works. His family asked that we not just put the money in the bank to pay bills or the such, but to use it for something extra and beneficial. Our new song books are a portion of that desire being realized. I know the elders are, and I believe the rest of us are appreciative of this gift and want to see that it benefits the work here in a good way. I know that many of us did not get to know Bob to any degree. So, I have written this to help you know something about him. His time with us was short, but he was thankful for the blessing of your warmth and friendliness to him. RD
George King Dwain Thacker Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance Keith McDougal Minister Russell Dyer

Announcements
Bill Sherman

Greeters
Randy & Linda Vance Don & Anita Worden Teah Ausmus

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Dwain Thacker

Brian Jaworsky Walter McFadden Fred Jones Horace Phillips Dewayne Ross Donal Ruminer Keith McDougal Sunday John McFadden Chad Bruner Kevin Keenan Jerry Doyle Bill Fleming Darrell MacDonald George King

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am) 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 John McFadden Bill Fleming Walter McFadden

Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

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