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(405) 341-3353 December 3, 2017Volume 56 No. 45

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SUNDAY MORNING SERMON SERIESGod & His Purpose

Creation

The Fall

Covenant

Community

Incarnation

Cross

Resurrection

Faith

Transformation

Culmination

THE GOSPELRediscovering the Story

that Sanctifies & Saves Us

THE GOSPELRediscovering the Story

that Sanctifies & Saves Us

SurvivingtheHolidays

When Your Grief Competes With Memories & Traditions

A Special GriefShare Presentation

Video Presentation& Brief Discussion

Wednesday, Dec. 67:00 pm in Quad 1

Led by Shawn McElroy

With your help we were able to serve 186 children this Christmas. Thank you to all who took a stocking.

Dec. 3: Gifts Due Dec. 9: Distribution Day 1-3 pm

HELPING EDMOND’S FAMILIESTHIS CHRISTMAS

NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BAPTIZED:

HALEY DACUS

DIRECTORY UPDATES:TIA WHITE 212 NW 121st, OKC 73114

HOSPITALIZED INTEGRIS I-35: Priscilla Alley

REHAB TUSCANY: Joanne Wilson BELLEVUE: Virgil Bond, Bob Stohldrier, Paul Eubanks BRADFORD: David Van Nostrand

CONTINUED PRAYERS Glendell Norman, Rosa Manhalter, Betty Wright, Paul & Rozilla Harland, Rodney Chambers, Ellen Chambers, Tonia Lillard, Mary Carney, Jerry Scott, Lou Spencer, Betty Maston, Betty Rhoades’

brother, Sharon Vaulner, Stephanie Howell, Kim Waggoner’s father, Richard & Robbie Jones, Mitch Tyler’s father, Karen Babcock, Mike Britt’s mother, Tina Mansfield, Linda Walts, Buck Buchanan’s grandson, Michael Alridge, Richard Albright, Bea Bowles, Kaye Boyce, Anne Lynne Young, Jase Bollenbach, Nancy Dew, Tia White, Angelica Lopez, Betty Kramzar, Daughter of Karl & Beverly White, Nancy Higgs, Louise Dennis, JoAnn Lowry, Don Rayner THOSE IN THE MILITARY: Chris Gehri, Bradley Martin, Alex Young, Atticus Young, Miller Burkson, Clayton Williams, Cody Phillips, Alison Young, Cassie Essary, Abe Spillman

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO LISA HUGHEY & LORI OWENS in the death of their uncle.

CONGRATULATIONS TO AARON & STEPHANIE MORA on the birth of Emmie June. She weighed 8 lb 10 oz and her big brother is Gray. TYLER & KANDACE ASHLINE on the birth of Dorothy Mae. Her big brother is Will and her big sister is Libby.

SHEPHERDS PRAYER TIME on Wednesday night will not meet. MONDAY FOR THE MASTER will resume in January. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: canned soup, complete meals, peanut butter & jelly. NURSERY WORKERS: Transformers Class ANNUAL MEETING as required by the state of Oklahoma, is Dec. 17 at 4:55 pm in the auditorium. HOPE FOR HAITI day at Johnnies on Dec. 3; a portion of your receipt will go to this mission. TUESDAY LADIES BIBLE CLASS will conclude this year's class Dec. 5 with class and potluck. The class will resume on January 9 with the study on Matthew. SENIOR SINGLES' DINNER on Dec. 5 at 6pm in the parlor. MEN'S CHORUS will meet on Sundays at 3:30 in the auditorium. WOMEN'S CHORUS practice on Dec. 3 at 3:30 in the chapel. THANK YOU NOTE was received from Nancy Dew and her family.

YOUTH MINISTRY DEC. 4: Last Elevate, 8 pm at the Zajac's DEC. 6: Peak Wednesday/Calendar Meeting

DEC. 10: Christmas Party

HISPANIC MINISTRY DEC. 10: Christmas Wish Potluck

UPCOMING EVENTS

Holiday Schedule

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20 Classes meet as usualSUNDAY, DEC. 24CHRISTMAS EVE3:00 pm Worship only(No CBH or classes)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 277:00 pm End of Year Service at

Edmond Church of ChristSUNDAY, DEC. 31NEW YEAR’S EVE

10:40 am Worship(No Bible Classes or CBH)

5:00 pm Worship in the Auditorium

breakfast withsanta

Saturday, Dec. 9 • 8:30-10:30 amFor families with children

through 5th gradeRegister online before Dec. 6

Ladies’ Holiday Devotional and Dessert Tasting

Saturday, December 161 - 3 pm in the Quad

Cost $3.00Register in the foyer December 3 & 10

You do not need to bring a dessert; our “sweet” chefs have been assigned.

Happy Holidays!

MARCH 30-31 • ROGERS, AR • 1 SAMUEL

DATES & IMPORTANT INFORMATIONDECEMBER10: LTC Kick Off Mtg. (4:00; Chapel)

Pre-Con 1 events dueOnline registration opens

JANUARY1: Online registration closes7: LTC practice begins

FEBRUARY18: Pre-Con 2 events due

CM Puppets & Drama begin

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

SUNDAYBIBLE CLASS 9:30 amWORSHIP 8:15 am & 10:40 am, 5 pm

TUESDAYLADIES CLASS (Sept.-May) 9:30 am

WEDNESDAYMID-WEEK CLASSES 5 & 7 pm

FOREIGN MISSIONARIES Josué David Alcerro NicaraguaJulio Alberto Alcerro Nicaragua Harold & Arelly Ampié NicaraguaUbaldo & Marisol Camacho MexicoEduardo Cisnero NicaraguaKye Courtright GermanyReuben & Maureen Kapaale ZambiaJana Miller ZambiaGerardo & Yesenia Rayo NicaraguaRoger & Diane Saumur Montreal

DOMESTIC MISSIONARIES Humberto & Irene Hernandez McAllen, TXJohn & Jill Schadegg Logan, UTPhil Sanders Search

MINISTRY STAFF Evan BurkettBrenda GordonShawn McElroy Kevin Rayner

Kent RisleyJeremy RobertsonRandy Roper Tony Sepulveda

ELDERS Blaine AllenbachRichard BlankenshipMike CainMark ColemanAndy DeanSylvan GordonBrent KeckLyle Kelsey

Dale LollarJack LowryDave MillerLarry MillerDean NilesLendon ShottsJohn TrotterJeff Whitehead

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AM Worship (total) 987PM Worship 428 Bible Class 828Preschool 58Grades K-6 123Grades 7-12 65College 32Seekers 38Pathfinders 30YMCA 58Sojourners 28Young Families 69Transformers 47Sowers 63VIP 52

Upwards 40Primetime 65Auditorium 26In Depth Bible Study 13Hispanic 21/43

MINISTRY PLAN REPORTWeekly Plan $41,008.00 Offering $34,659.13

COMMISSION SUNDAY Annual Plan $382,288.00 Given to Date $388,000.00

ATTENDANCE REPORT: November 26, 2017

The youth group just wrapped up a lesson series called, “Choosing Joy.” In our culture we are constantly being peppered with things to buy and an image to maintain that will make us "happy." And this makes some kind of sense, right? To be happy I must serve and look after myself. Although, we see something entirely different in scripture. For example, read Philippians 4:4-9, that’s some good stuff.

Someone has said, “Joyful people find ways to give their lives away.” This could not be more true. Our students have picked up on this and are doing a fantastic job of sharing their joy with others. Both Addison Dean and Kate Burton sacrificed their Fall Break to serve those in Houston who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Jarod Alsup and Trenton Paris are just some of the students that have brought guests to church and youth events.

The Edmond church has been a model to our students for giving lives in service to God and others. With tools like Discovery Bible Study and service opportunities, our students are learning to “Be Disciples”and with the support and love of this community, they are stepping out of their comfort zones to “Make Disciples.”

JOHN FRIASYOUTH MINISTRY

REFLECTIONS…

WORSHIP PROGRAM

A QUIET PLACE is available in the chapel during the second morning and evening services for anyone who needs a quiet place to worship.

WELCOME BOOK: Please take a minute to fill out the welcome book; white section for members and green section for guests.

SUNDAY MORNING: December 3, 2017

SERMON“THE GOSPEL: THE FALL"

Genesis 3:1-6

FIRST SERVICE Welcome .........................................................Kent Risley Song Leader ....................................................... Trey CailSongs ................................Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus;

O Worship the King; He Leadeth MePrayer.......................................................Ryan RippertonSongs .................. Unto Thee O, Lord; Father of Mercies;

Jesus, Keep Me Near the CrossCommunion ............................................. Patrick RaynerSong .........................................Near to the Heart of GodOfferingSong ..................................................................Is It for MeScripture ....................................................Bob ReichardtSong ........................................................I Stand AmazedSermon ............................................................Kent Risley Invitation Song ...................Bring Christ Your Broken LifePrayer..............................................................Bobby RossAnnouncements ..........................................Evan Burkett

SECOND SERVICEChildren's Story Time ......................................Kent RisleyWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ...........................................Matt BatchelderSongs ..... I Stand in Awe; O Lord, We Praise Thy Name;

We Bow Down; Holy, Holy, HolyPrayer........................................................... Mark HamlinSongs What the Lord Has Done; The Old Rugged CrossCommunion Song ......................................................On Bended KneeOfferingSong .........................................................Break My HeartScripture .................................................... Brian JacksonChildren's Bible HourSong ..............................................................CornerstoneSermon ............................................................Kent RisleyInvitation Song ...................Bring Christ Your Broken LifePrayer...................................................Ken HollingsworthAnnouncements ..........................................Evan Burkett

WORSHIP PROGRAM

SUNDAY EVENING: December 3, 2017

Watch SEARCH each Sunday on:KOCB-TV Channel 34 Oklahoma City 7:30 am

Also available at Searchtv.orgDecember 3

"God's Love For Us"

SERMON“DAVID: AN IMPOSSIBLE VICTORY"

1 Samuel 17:45-47

Welcome .................................. Jeremy RobinsonSong Leader ............................... Matt BatchelderSongs ...............We Will Glorify the King of Kings;

My Hope is Built on Nothing Less;Be Still and Know

Prayer............................................... Ken Jernigan Scripture .........................................Ryan Jackson Songs ...........Highest Place; A Wonderful Savior;

The Battle Belongs to the LordSermon ............................................ Kevin RaynerInvitation Song ............................ Victory in JesusLord’s Supper in the Chapel ........Patrick RaynerSong ....................................It is Well with My SoulPrayer................................................Brian JacobsAnnouncements ...............................Evan Burkett

December 31 Corinthians 3:1-23

Spiritual Christians vs. Carnal Christians