August 26, 2012

Volume 12, Number 35

Did Not My Heart Go With You?

2 Kings 5:26 We ask it of ourselves. We ask it of our family members. We would like to ask it of a lot of people. It is that question of frustration. In one form or another it asks, Why did I (You) do that? Dont you imagine that Gehazi was asking himself why he had done what he had done. Isnt it amazing how a sudden moment can bring us an idea that seems to be a good one, only to realize later that it was one for the dumb and regretted list . Consequences, that is the word. We avoid even considering the thought that there might be some lasting repercussions from something we have done. Still, marketers for retail sales are very aware of our sudden dispositions, and use our impulses to buy something to their advantage. For example, you may have had no intention to purchase that candy bar, but there it was at the checkout stand. So, you bought it. Impulses to do something that was not previously planned can be tough to resist. Consider this story about Gehazi. He showed all the signs of being a loyal, submissive servant to his master, Elisha. It was the thought of that gold and those fancy clothes that got him. You can imagine the thoughts. The clothes and gold had a natural appeal. What would it hurt to have some of those things? The man had been served well. He had offered. It was common for a prophet to receive from the people he was serving. Even the lie may have seemed justified. In the midst of an impulsive action it is hard to see the bigger picture. Elisha may have had many good reasons to not take a gift from Naaman. Gehazi saw only the moment, and thought he got away with it. No action goes without knowledge. Elisha confronted his servant, and shared the realization that the actions were known. Elishas heart had been with him in his selfish and impulsive deed. Not only would Gehazi have to live with the knowledge of his deception, he would carry Naamans leprosy with him all his days. Before impulse carries you, know that the heart of God is with you. It is far better than regret. Russ
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The Sentinel August 26, 2012 Just a reminder... This evening, after our serDon and Jo Hutton have several vices, we will be spending "An health difficulties. Evening with Clyde Christian". Bill Fleming got a good report on Please make plans to stay after his tests and biopsies last week. services and enjoy the stories of Janice Parker, Jennifer Flemings Clyde's life. There will be a dinner before mother-in-lawdiagnosed with Clyde shares his stories with us. brain cancer. The menu is potluck, so bring Diane Murrell, Bob Murrells wife - Her cancer has returned, and whatever you do best. If you have she will be undergoing treatments, not had the opportunity to hear starting in October. Bob is an elder some of Clyde's tales, you have truly missed out. So, please make at Central. plans to join us this Sunday evenPreston Glenn, Billies son, is ing for what we do well...food, fun, home and recovering well. and fellowship! Bill Brooks, Dwain Thackers cousin has throat cancer, and is in Wednesday Evening : the V.A. The Autumn Ladies Bible Libby Marshallcousin of SamClass is scheduled to begin on my and Jack Waganer is a baby Wednesday evening, September 5. with several complications. Ladies, if you plan to be a part of Don Fleming - Bills brother is that class, sign the list on the bulundergoing more treatments after letin board. For other questions finding a new tumor. contact Nancy Coleman. We Riley Baldwin continues to take need the number for materials. chemo injections on a regular baThanks to all the men who volunsis.. teered to teach our childrens clasMark Baldwin, continues to unses for the quarter during the ladergoing chemo treatments at dies class. home.

Keep These In Prayer

Homebound or Limited:
Jean Christian Lorella Wilson Aline McDaniel

Happy Birthday to ...

Fred Jones - - - - 8/26 Tres Lowrance - - - 8/29 After the lesson, the teacher Jean Christian - - - 8/31 asked the children how we are Kian Floranda - - - 9/2 like the parable of the soils? Happy Anniversary to ... One little boy raised his hand Sam & Donna Greenroyd- 9/6 and said, Mom says that Dad Michael & Kim Berry - 9/7 has rocks in his head!

Announcements to Notice:
Brothers Keeper Group #3 will meet, Sunday, September 9 after the morning worship. Check the bulletin board to sign-up for food. Labor Day PicnicMonday, September 311:00 am. See Keith McDougal for more details. Gordon Fuchs from the Tipton Childrens Home will be with us on Wednesday evening, September 12. Teacher Appreciation DinnerA special invitation is extended to our Bible class teachers, their classroom assistants, and their spouses. This includes all who have taught in our Bible classes during the past three years. Please make plans to attend. We will even have a guest speaker, Kent Allen. The dinner will be on Friday, September 21, 7:00 PM. If you plan to attend, please put your name(s) on the list on the bulletin board in the foyer.. Oklahoma Christian Preaching Blitz On Sunday, September 23, Oklahoma Christian University will be sending speakers throughout the Oklahoma City metro area. We will have a guest speaker on that day. Our speaker will address a combined adult class in the auditorium, and present the sermon at the morning worship hour.

Southern Ridge church of Christ

Income Statement Seven Months Ended July 31 Actual Revenues: Contributions Building Rental Interest Income 2012 Budget Variance $17,564 109 60 17,733 2011 Actual $211,355 0 0 211,355

$225,952 $208,388 400 291 60 0 226,412 208,679

Expenses: Evangelism Missions Edification & Benevolence Utilities Building & Grounds Administrative Debt Service Profit(Loss)

60,363 33,675 8,897 13,706 35,859 17,851 36,279 206,630 $19,782

62,776 33,075 7,337 15,518 33,081 16,058 40,834 208,679 $0

2,413 (600) (1,560) 1,812 (2,778) (1,793) 4,555 2,049 $15,684

57,169 33,325 6,900 13,136 33,196 16,340 41,583 201,649 $9,706

The Sentinel August 26, 2012

Scheduled to Serve Next Week (9/2/12)

Order of Service
Announcements Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6 Song 388 Let Every Heart Rejoice and Sing Song 226 How Great Thou Art Prayer Song 436 Nearer Still Nearer Comments Lord's Supper Collection Song 732 We Praise Thee, O God Sermon: Take Off Your Shoes! Song 763 Why Keep Jesus Waiting Song 510 On Jordans Stormy Banks Prayer

Announcements
Roger Scott

Greeters
Larry & Glyn Baldwin Darrell & Lindsay MacDonald Bill & LeAnn Sherman

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Dwain Thacker

Bryan Ausmus J. C. Glidewell Max McDougal Sam Greenroyd Alex Suarez Arless Murray Chad Bruner Sunday Dwight Andrews Jim Skaggs Randy Vance Walter McFadden Blue Suarez

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am)

Bill Fleming

Prayers (pm)
Blue Suarez

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!

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

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