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Sermon Topic:

AM: “God’s Transforming Power of Forgiveness”

Matthew 6:14-15 PM: Traditional Service

Hispanic Studies:

Clase: Creer

Sermon: El Costo de La Rendicione Lucas 9:23

The Master Class on Prayer “And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathens do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.”—Matthew 6:7

Imagine if you could go to a university and hear from the most learned people who ever lived. You could study music under Beethoven, political science with Thomas Jefferson, drama with Shakespeare, or how about this? How about a class on prayer taught by Jesus Christ?

That is what the Disciples’ Prayer is. And who better qualified to tell us about talking to God than God himself? This is the master class on prayer. In Matthew 6:9-13, Jesus gives us what is known as the Lord’s Prayer. By the way, the Bible never calls this prayer the Lord’s Prayer, it’s actually the Disciples’ Prayer. We refer to it as such because it’s known that way. However, this is a prayer that Jesus himself never would have prayed, because one of the petitions is “forgive us our debts” (verse 12).

This is a prayer for us. It’s a model prayer, and we should look at it very carefully. Although nothing is wrong with praying the Disciples’ Prayer verbatim, it is also a model for all prayer. Jesus is basically saying, “If you want to pray effectively so that God will hear you, then pray this way.”

The problem with the Disciples’ Prayer isn’t the prayer itself; it’s with us. It may be the single set of words spoken more often that any other words in the history of the world. The difficulty is they are so familiar. We have said these words so many times that we don’t hear them anymore.

We need to slow down and break it down. Every word that Jesus used was intentional. Every phrase was meaningful. The very order of the prayer is as significant. We want to look at it very carefully, because from it we can learn how to pray.

Donald

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Elder on Call for September, 2019: Winfred Ashley (918) 776-4034

DEACONS: Danny Baker –Worship Ben Bentley –Missions Russ Campbell –Fellowship Joe Harbuck –Building Don Johnston –Building Philip Kirkes - Youth Bob Marchant –Benevolence Brad McMillin –Missions Tim Olive –Youth & Budget

September 15, 2019 Volume 31, Issue 36

ELDERS: Winfred Ashley

Randy Lum

Dick Moore

Rick Parker

Rendall Thompson

MINISTERS: Donald Cherry –Pulpit

J.J. Espinoza –Hispanic

Paul Fletcher –Youth

Robert Martin –Prison Paul Williams– Involvement

OFFICE: Sue Taylor Dunn - Secretary

Joni Fitzgerald – Office Manager

‘’Live-Streaming’ Sun. 9:30 a.m. Bible Class, 10:20 a.m. Worship

Service 6:30 p.m. Evening Service.

If this is your first time to worship with us, please know that we are thrilled to share in your journey of faith. We invite you to join in the singing of praises, praying, studying from God’s Word; to enjoy the warmth of just

being together with fellow seekers. Our prayer is that you will feel the love & grace of God during your worship experience this morning. We are honored to have you as our guest today and look forward to meeting you after our

worship service. May God bless you richly and deeply.

WELCOME TO THE

WE WELCOME YOU!

Sunday Morning

Bible Classes: 9:30

Worship: 10:20

Sunday Evening

Worship: 6:00

Wednesday Evening

Bible Classes: 6:30

By The NUMBERS

Week of September 8, 2019

Worship Attendance-AM 270 Bible Class 176 Auditorium Class 85 College Class (ages 18-25) 6 Young Adult Class (Paul W.) 4 Jr. High & High School 20 Women’s Class 19 Hispanic Class: 5 Prison Class: 30 New Life Behavior Ministries 42 Wednesday 9-11-2019

Week of September 8, 2019 Contribution $5,853. Budget –Weekly: $7,598. Contribution–YTD $255,080. Budget –YTD: $272,454. Over/(Under): ($17,374).

Church Events

Every Sunday– Evening Service– 6:00 p.m. Connect Groups– meet weekly. First Sunday- Elders, Deacons and Minister’s– after evening service. Every Sunday - Elder’s Prayer Meeting- after evening service. Third Sunday Evening- Deacon’s Meeting after evening service. Sunday Morning - Women’s Outreach Class @ 9:30 a.m., taught by Marilyn Ash-ley in the MPB. We are studying the book of Revelation. Sunday Morning– Young Adult Class @ 9:30 a.m., taught by Paul Williams in the MPB. Sunday Morning - College age stu-dents -@ 9:30 a.m., 18-25 - meet in the MPB. Wednesday Night– College age stu-dents—@ 6:30 p.m. 18-25–MPB. Wednesday Nights Auditorium @6:30 - Kevin Lashley Wednesday Night@ 6:30 - Relation-ship Class—MPB— Donald Cherry Wednesday @ 6:30 -Ladies class: MPB– taught by Sue Dunlap, book of Proverbs. Second & Fourth Thursday Game Night – 6:00 p.m. in the MPB.

Elders Prayer List Health: Adams family (Nadine Chestnut), heart surgery; Anne Marchant, vari-ous severe afflictions; Dorothy Green (Nicki’s mom), relief from back pain, enjoy life; Ira Vinson, respond to treatments; Joe Stanfill, upcoming neck treatment; Johnny Bell (Martha), back & leg pain; Joseph Seaman, health; Mikki Gravely (Viola’s g’dtr), Mayo in Phoenix/brain surgery; Rainey & Cammy (Lomons), 4-wheeler accident; Rick-ey Lomon (Kendall’s dad), hosp. high BP, possible stroke; Roger McMillin, breathing/pneumonia, awaiting tests; Shirley Thomas, on ventilator; Stephanie VanMeter (Heather G’s cousin), M., 4 children; life threaten-ing kidney issue (spiritual, $$); Sue Carty (Ben, Linda), continued recov-ery; Ty Mackey (Lashley’s), motorcy-cle accident, favorable prognosis & recovery. Nursing Home: John Beasley, Regina Lewis, Dawana Peterson (Amy E.), Ruth; Our Alzhei-mer’s patients and their caregivers; Comfort, peace, health, happiness, patience, faith. Bereavement: Terry Richardson family (Philip Kirkes’ aunt) passed last week. Cancer: LeeAnn Starts; Rick Hooper (Liz’s son); Michelle Glassburner, Roberta Steele (Rita); Lara Morris (Winfred); Virginia Masters (Nicki); Ann New-comer; Lilly Flores (Jennifer C’s mom); Pat Hull; Rusty Meneffee (Lisa G); Roxanne McClain; Dawn Wolfe; Lisa Bryan (Amy Loman); Shirley Hollan; Bobby Deere (Sue Dunlap); Mary Teel (Winfred); Malita Tracy; Becky Brinkley (Liz & Mint); Jose Espinoza (JJ’s dad); Robert Hvamstad (Hailey’s G’dad); Sabrina Wood (Jim & Jan). Miscellaneous: Victims of Odessa shooting; Ashby & Shane Mize, Chase, extended family issues; new deacons; Jorge & Palo-ma, spiritual; Connect groups.

Prisoners: Kelsey Ralls; Daniel Grimm; Josh Askins; Austin Fogleman; Bill Larg-en; Sean Whisenhunt; Tanelle Turner; Brendan Heath; (Spiritual well-being, health, living conditions, family and loved ones, release, God’s will).

Update List on our Sick

· Roger McMillin had mini-mal blockage. They are working on trying to get his blood pressure down. He has to wear a chest monitor for 3 months. Please pray for his contin-ued recovery.

· Malita Tracy is in Mercy hospital in room 5119 which is the hospice floor. Please pray that God’s will be done in her life, and for her family.

· Ty Mackey had a feeding tube in his stomach and a trach. Please pray for his continued recovery.

· Amy Lomon’s father-in-law was transferred to St. Vincent in Little Rock. To address his 80% blockage in his right carotid artery, surgery was performed on Thursday and it went well. Please pray for his speedy recovery.

Thankful

Linda Murray is thankful for God’s blessings of bringing her through a lot of things. She thanks the PCOC for your prayers.

Response

Amy Espinoza recognized that her attitude is a barrier to her relationships in life and asks for forgiveness. Pray for her to allow God to be in control and that she will be the woman God would have her to be.

Youth Announcement

¨ Youth servers are needed for the Senior Banquet! Please let Paul Fletcher know if you are able to serve at this function.

The Ultimate Act of Sportsmanship

It occurred in a college softball game in Ellensburg, Washing-ton, in which Western Oregon was facing Central Washington in the second game of a double header. The game was scoreless when Western Oregon’s Sara Tucholsky stepped to the plate in the top of the second inning with two runners on base. The first pitch was a called strike. She swung at the second pitch and knock ed it over the center field fence!

This was Tucholsky’s first-ever homerun, and in her jubilation, she missed first base on her home run trot. When she turned back to tag the base, her right knee buckled. Instantly in pain, she man-aged to crawl back to first base.

According to Graham Hays, “Umpires confirmed that the only option available under the rules was to replace Tucholsky at first base with a pinch runner and have the hit recorded as a two-run single instead of a three-run home run. Any assistance from coaches or trainers while she was an active runner would result in an out. So, Western Oregon Coach Knox prepared to make the substitution, taking both the run and the memory from Tucholsky.

Then Coach Knox was asked, “Excuse me. Would it be OK if We carried her around and she touched each bag?” The one ask-ing the question was a member of the opposing team: Central Washington first baseman, Mallory Holtman!

The umpires ruled it to be legal, so Holtman and shortstop, Liz Wallace, lifted Tucholsky off the ground, supported her weight between them, and began to carry her around the bases. They stopped at each of the remaining bases and lowered Tucholsky, allowing her to gently tap the base with her left foot. The trio finally reached home plate—and with a standing ovation from the fans– the homerun hitter was passed into the arms of her teammates. Western Oregon went on to win the game 4-2, but it is this ulti-mate act of sportsmanship that will be remembered most.

The selfless actions of Holtman and Wallace picture what Je-sus Christ wants to do for each of us: He wants to carry us all the way home to heaven! It’s not that we’ve hit a home run and then injured ourselves along the way. The fact is we have all “struck out” at the plate (Romans 3:23)! Yet, God loves us so much that He offers us forgiveness, and through His Son Jesus, the oppor-tunity to go home. Jesus “carries home” those who: believe in Him (Acts 16:30-31), turn from sin in repentance (Acts 17:30-31), con-fess Him before men (Romans 10:9-10), and are baptized (immersed) for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38). He will continue to “carry” those who continue to walk in the light of His Word (I John 1:7).

The real ultimate act was done when Christ went to the cross to pay the price for our sins (Ephesians 1:7), enabling us-by His grace– to go home to heaven. Will YOU allow Him to carry you home through your trusting obedience? —David A. Sargeant, Mobile, Alabama

Senior Saints Banquet– is scheduled for October 12th in the MPB. There is a signup sheet posted on the bulletin board.

Midweek Manna– began last Wednesday and will continue while kids are in school.

*Please feel free to donate a large can of your favorite fruit or vegetables in the kitchen. For midweek manna desserts; both sugar filled and sugar free are request-ed. All are invited to show up early for fellowship. Dinner is served at 5:15 p.m.

Valley View church of Christ Ladies Day– is this Saturday. Registration is from 8:00-9:00 a.m. If you are riding in the van, make certain to confirm the arrangements with Sarah Rivera. There is still time to signup.

Heritage Addition church of Christ—is having their Ladies Day on October 5th. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and the “Fiesta for Christ” begins at 9:00 a.m. in Booneville, AR.

Announcements

Deacons Meeting– is this evening after service.

Food Pantry– is this Wednesday from 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. There are two volunteer openings for 12-2 time frame. The fellowship that we share during this ministering time is awesome! Thank you to all who contribute on the frontlines and in the background. Your contributions are much appreciated! We are low on Pancake mix and out of peanut butter, jelly, and syrup.

Melissa Clark–is in need of furniture: living room, bedroom, kitchen, etc. All she has at this time is mat-tresses for her and her boys to sleep on. If you can help, please contact her.

North Town church of Christ–Elders have sent us an invitation to their Area Wide Teachers work-shop to be held on Saturday, Sept. 28th, from 9:00 until noon, in McAlester. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested in this event, there is a flyer on the bulletin board with a lot of information on it. Contact person is Gloria at 918-423-7332.

Prison Ministry Graduation– 42 out of 58 in-mates graduated last Thursday evening. The New Life Behavior Class is taught by Kevin Lashley every Thursday evening from 6-7:30 p.m. at the JEHCC. Please continue to pray for these men as they get their lives back on track; that they stay strong in the Lord.