July 29, 2012

Volume 12, Number 31

Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, "Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Therefore, the One whom you worship without knowing, Him I proclaim to you (Acts 17:22-23). I guess there has always been advertising along the roads. There may well of have been billboards on the Appian Way that advertised the latest models of new chariots. Maybe, there was even a sign for a market convenient to the Coliseum, offering great prices on throw-able vegetables. Modern times, the past one hundred years or so, have seen our highways bordered by uncountable signage. Most of the signs fly past us with little more than a glance. We are used to them. Some of the signs identify well with the age old recognition that sex sells. From toothpaste to tools, we see it applied. A western wear store uses an apparently naked young woman sitting behind a strategically placed cowboy hat with the line, Want to see more? It may be that we have grown all too accustomed to that kind of advertising. Whatever happened to the Burma Shave signs? A sign caught my attention recently. It was the billboard company trying to sell the space. Leaning on the modern communication of cryptic texting, the sign really bothered me. You may have seen it. If I remember correctly, the sign stated, (Please pardonRD) O.M.G. Becky, Look at the size of this ad. It is SO BIG! It is the first three letters that get me. It not only annoys and bothers me. It angers me. To use an acronym for God in such an empty and silly way tears at all dignity due to the Lord. Remember, one of the great commands to the Israelites, and a principle of reverence is that the Lords name never be used in a vain (empty, selfish) way (Exodus 20:7). Disrespect almost anything you desire, but do not bring the name of the Lord into such vain usage. Russ
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Signs of the Times

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Keep These In Prayer

Don and Jo Hutton have several difficulties dealing with pain and mini-strokes. Tara Stephens, Donna Schumanns daughter is scheduled for back surgery Tuesday morning. Libby Marshallcousin of Sammy and Jack Waganer is in Children's Hospital. Kathryn Danner Stephen Hopkins sister has gone home from the hospital but remains very weak. Don Fleming - Bills brother is undergoing more treatments after finding a new tumor.

Baptism
We re rejoicing at the decision of Sang Chung to be baptized on Thursday evening. Sang and her family have been studying with Walter and Carolyn McFadden for some time. This is truly a reason to rejoice. Her address: 2417 Morning Glory Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73159

Thank You Notes

To the Church,

Don and I would like to thank you for your kindness in remembering us with your beautiful card, phone calls, and visits. We do Riley Baldwin chemo injections. need your prayers. Don has had Mark Baldwin, undergoing chemo another TIA (mini-stroke), and we thank God for your prayers and treatments at home. visits. I have had another injection Homebound or Limited: into my spine and am doing some Jean Christian better. Your continued kindness has touched our hearts. May God Lorella Wilson bless you all. We love you, Aline McDaniel Don & Jo Hutton. Serving Overseas: Perry Anderson Dear Church Family, Words cant express how much we appreciated the prayers, cards, calls, plant, and donation made in memory of Rodney. Thank You! Love, George and Karla Holmes, & The Meek Family Thank you for your contribution to the work in India. Your continued support is very important to the JackNelle Institute.

Happy Birthday to ...

Gerald Harden Micaiah Downs Sandy Johnson Emily Jaworsky George Holmes Cloretta Bailey Jennifer Bruner Elaine Martin Josh Dyer - 7/29 7/30 7/31 7/31 8/2 8/3 8/4 8/6 8/7

Announcements to Notice:
Responses: Christopher Scott came asking for prayers that his life might be on the right track with God. Mary Cordrey came asking for prayers and visits as she works to overcome the depression and problems that have kept her away from the church family. Keena Lusk came asking for prayers and forgiveness to live an honest, Christian life. Visitation Team #2is on duty this week. Check with Horace on Sunday evening for assignments. Mens Breakfast: The next Mens Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, July 28, at 8:00 am. Brothers Keeper Group #3Will meet this evening, July 29, following evening service. See Karla Holmes for menu details. Annual Christian Mens Retreat at Camp Rock Creek: The annual retreat is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, August 13 & 14. Programs and Registration forms are available on the table in the foyer.

New Adult Classes beginning Sunday, August 5

We will be having three adult classes on Sunday mornings. Each class will meet in the one section of the fellowship hall. Adult #1Teacher: Jerry DoyleThis class will meet in the north end of the fellowship hall (where the New Testament class has been meeting). Adult # 2Teacher: Joe Downs (first month) - This class will meet in the center room. This is the Young Families class and will be using the Joshua Generation material. Adult # 3Teacher: Russ Dyer (first quarter) - This class will meet in the south end of the fellowship hall. This class will begin studying Biblical Attitudes (starting with the Beatitudes).

Summer Series: Great Questions from the New Testament

Wednesday: August 1What Must I Do to be Saved? Acts 16:25-33 Speaker: Doug Wheeler Westside Church of Christ, Norman, Oklahoma

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Scheduled to Serve Next Week (8/5/12)

Order of Service
Announcements Scripture: Luke 9:51-56 Song 419 Lord, We Come Before Thee Now Song 929 Glorify Thy Name Prayer Song 738 We Will Glorify Comments Lord's Supper Collection Song 682 To God Be the Glory Sermon: Difference Song 125 Do You Know My Jesus? Song 727 We Shall See the King Someday Prayer

Announcements
Michael Berry

Greeters
Wayne & Mary Haynes Blue & Linda Suarez Dwain Thacker

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Stephen Hopkins

Alex Suarez Bill Sherman Chad Bruner Donel Ruminer Bill Fleming Blue Suarez Darrel MacDonald Sunday Arless Murray Brian Jaworsky Don Worden Fred Jones Dan Jolliff

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am)

Dwain Thacker

Prayers (pm)
Chris Scott

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 Walter McFadden

Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

God Is Good Always!

George King Dwain Thacker Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance Keith McDougal Ministers Russell Dyer Caleb Eggleston

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