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(405) 341-3353 August 31, 2014Volume 53, No. 31

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C MMISSION SUNDAY

HELP SPREAD THE GOSPEL

AUGUST 24 CONTRIBUTION: $151,900.00

We praise God and commend the congregation for your generous support of Commission Sunday! Thank you to everyone for your prayers and offer-ings to support missions at Edmond. God is using our collective efforts to share the gospel and transform lives around the world. Mark your calendar and let’s plan to meet and exceed our annual financial goal at our final Commission Sunday of the year in November.

Church-wide Ice Cream Fellowship

Sunday Sept. 7following evening serviceJoin us in welcoming our college students to the Edmond Church! Sign-up in your bible class to bring homemade or purchased ice cream.

The Children’s Ministry contributed$331.03 in change and added it to the total offering for Commission Sunday. Save up your change for our next Commsion Sunday on Nov. 16.

CHILDREN ON A MISSION

C MMISSION SUNDAY

HELP SPREAD THE GOSPEL

CHILDREN ON A MISSION

NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

DIRECTORY UPDATE BOB & JUDY ANDREAS 1808 Smoky Hollow Rd 73013

HOSPITALIZED MERCY: Ron Powell VA: Paul Harlan, James Thompson

REHAB EPWORTH VILLA: Mack Lyon BRADFORD VILLAGE: Verda Howie

CONTINUED PRAYERS John Bridwell, Linda McAdams, Priscilla Alley, David Jones, Buddy & Ruby Mayes, John & Glendell Norman, Betty Maston, Mary Carney, Rex & Edith Avera, Susan Sullivan, Amy McCue, Randy Cocklin, Amy Clinton, Erwin’s son-in-law, Jennifer Meyer’s mother, Jackie Sanders, Harold Dills, Brenda Risley’s sister, Jennifer Bruner’s mother, Angie Ridings, Jeff Gigstad’s

father, Mickey Stephen Bowles, Bea Bowles, Ray Kessec, Rosa Manhalter, Andrea Johnson, Christy Swope, Rodney Chambers, Stan Inman, Cathy Bond’s sisters, Beverly Woodard, Julia Heringer, Tia White, Rocio Lazaro, Darren Risley, Camey Johnson, Ron Metheny, Christine Ford’s Aunt, Jim Leach, Shirley White, Rhonda Moss THOSE IN THE MILITARY Chris Gehri, Doug Dedon, Elaine Noe, Casey Woods, Bradley Martin, Glen Lollar, Alex Young, Abram Spillman, Christopher Spangler, Atticus Young, Taylor Phillips

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO DON DENNIS in the death of his mother. She was also the grandmother of Jenny Sweet. BRANDON HEIDEN in the death of his mother.

PRAYER TIME WITH ELDERS Wednesday night at 8:15 in the parlor. Everyone is invited. MONDAY FOR THE MASTER will start on Sept. 8. The VIP class will bring dessert. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: cereal, oatmeal, canned vegetables & canned chicken. Thank you for your continued support of our pantry. AUGUST NURSERY WORKERS: Upwards & Pathfinders classes SEPTEMBER: Sowers OC LECTURESHIP- FULLY ENGAGED: October 5-7, 2014. For more information - www.oc.edu/lectureship. LILYFIELD CHRISTIAN ADOPTION annual Legacy of Love dinner and auction on Sept. 5, 5:15 at UCO Grand Ballroom. To register call (405) 216-5240 or www.lilyfield.org. CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ROAD MAP collecting Christmas wrapping paper, candy (non-chocolate) & 24 ct crayons. Place items by Brenda’s door. TUESDAY LADIES CLASS starts on Sept. 2 at 9:30 in the fellowship hall. All ladies are invited to study, “Because I Said So” – practical Biblical principles. Potluck lunch following class on Sept. 9. WESTWOOD MOTHERS’ DAYSCHOOL is looking for teachers. Contact Beth 433-9003 or 348-4608. MEN’S MINISTRY meeting on Aug. 31 at 4 pm in the parlor. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Women’s Event will be Oct. 24 & Men’s Retreat will be Nov. 21. More information will be coming about these great inter-generational events. BLOOD DRIVE is scheduled for Sept. 21 from 10 am-1 pm in the gym. CHURCH OFFICE will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day.

IGLESIA DE CRISTO EN EDMOND

Our Spanish-speaking ministry started in 2006 to reach the growing Hispanic community in Edmond. We have moved out of the trailer and have been meeting in the Youth Wing for one year now. Besides regular Bible classes and service times, we host a weekly teen Bible study, a weekly VBS-like activity, monthly family devotionals and a monthly birthday potluck. (The Sojourner’s class joined us for our August potluck.) We will also host an area-wide worship in November. Minister, Tony Sepulveda, recently attended Reunión Nacional de Predicadores in Benton, AR, where 120 Hispanic preachers and church leaders came together for Bible study, singing, prayer and fellowship. We are encouraged and excited by the many college students who come and worship with us. We welcome you to come visit us at Bible class or worship. If you are interested in joining us for a potluck or helping with the Spanish-speaking ministry you can contact Tony Sepulveda or David Waldo.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Phil Watson 31Rachel Burkett 31Reese Hollingsworth 31Zoey Nespeca 1Glendell Norman 1Hannah Lentz 1Betty Green 1Kay Owsley 2Jack Goodin 2Jim Goodin 2Abi Goodin 2Jon Goodin 2Hunter Goodin 2Madi Goodin 2Linda McAdams 2Clint Garrett 2Cade Copeland 2

Rebecca Jones 2Kolson Gee 3Abby Carr 3Vicki Hardin 3Lisa Noon 3Rodney Chambers 4David Little 4Theresa Bates 5Monte Farrar 5Elizabeth Jones 5Steve Gibbs 5Rhonda Deal 5Joel Norman 6Katie Rayner 6James Arledge 6Ellia Jolea White 6Rick Owens 6

Rick & Brenda Chambers 31Bruce & Leola Honeycutt 1David & Teri Barnett 2Scott & Kayla Goodrich 3David & Susan Barnes 4Aaron & Allison White 4Nathan & Amanda McPhetridge 4Stephen & Becky Zajac 5Ron & Cindy Jones 5Levi & Christina Lentz 6George & Sharon Matheson 6

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NO BIBLE HOUR TODAY

YOUTH MINISTRY AUG. 31: Wellington Worship SEPT. 3: Peak Wednesday

WOMEN’S MINISTRY SEPT. 20: Women’s Birthday Brunch

SENIOR MINISTRY SEPT. 9: Senior Singles Dinner; 6 pm in the parlor

DEVELOPING A GOD-HONORING MARRIAGE THAT LASTS A LIFETIME

Special Class for All Couples Begins Sept. 10 on Wednesday Evenings

7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall

ROAD MAP 2014

Register by August 31 @ edmondchurchofchrist.com

Hosted by the Children’s Ministry

A Mission & Prayer Family Adventure

SEPTEMBER 12-13

SUNDAY MORNING SERMON SERIES

LOVEHandleSGetting a Grip on God’s Love

in My Life

August 31: Love Lavished (God’s Unconditional Love)Sept. 7: I Love Me (The Struggle with Self-Love)Sept. 14: Love Lost (Forgiving Others)Sept. 21: First Love (Loving God)Sept. 28: Share the Love (Loving Others)

7-week classBeginning Monday, Sept. 296:30-8:00pm ParlorContact Bryan Clifton for more info

As a follow-up to Financial Peace University, Legacy will lead you deeper into investing, basic estate planning, purposeful living, safeguarding your legacy, and discovering the keys to generational wealth and true generosity. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small-group activities, you’ll learn a biblical framework for living intentionally now so that later you’ll be able to leave a legacy that will secure your family’s future.

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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 Harold & Arelly Ampié NicaraguaUbaldo & Marisol Camacho MexicoReynaldo& Gema Garciá NicaraguaJose Guido NicaraguaReuben & Maureen Kapaale ZambiaJuan Pablo & Fatima Perez NicaraguaGerardo & Yesenia Rayo NicaraguaGabriel & Cruz Rivera NicaraguaRoger & Diane Saumur Montreal

DOMESTIC MISSIONARIES Humberto & Irene Hernandez McAllen, TXJohn & Jill Schadegg Logan, UTMack Lyon SearchPhil Sanders SearchTony Sepulveda Spanish Speaking Minister

MINISTRY STAFF Evan BurkettBrenda GordonKevin Rayner

Kent RisleyJeremy RobertsonRandy Roper

ELDERS Blaine AllenbachRichard BlankenshipMike CainMark ColemanAndy DeanSylvan GordonLyle KelseyDale Lollar

Jack LowryDave MillerLarry MillerDean NilesLendon ShottsJohn TrotterBob WhiddonJeff Whitehead

AM Worship Total 1365PM Worship 612 Bible School 1149 Preschool 85Grades K-6 132Grades 7-12 95College 224Seekers 17Pathfinders 44LIGHT 14YMCA 47Sojourners 39Young Families 57Transformers 48Sowers 76

VIP 69Upwards 40Primetime 77Auditorium 57In Depth Bible Study 6Spanish 22/35MINISTRY PLAN REPORT Weekly Plan $40,703.00 Weekly Offering N/A COMMISSION SUNDAY Plan $432,484.00Offering $277,286.00

ATTENDANCE REPORT: August 24, 2014

Ministering to university-aged young people has been a priority of the Edmond Church of Christ for a long time. Understanding that these are crucial years of faith formation, we want to do everything we can to help young men and young women to develop and sustain a faith that will last forever.

There is a lot of momentum in the campus ministry now that the school year has begun for all of our area colleges and universities (OC, UCO, Rose State, OCCC). Our students are so excited to be back here and to be part of such a loving, generous church family.

This is a place that students come to be accepted, to be challenged, and to be equipped for service. The students are looking forward to being a part of the church, getting to know us, and to working alongside us in ministry. The first big opportunity to fellowship together will be next Sunday evening, after worship, at the Church-Wide Ice Cream Fellowship. Make plans to be here and to welcome back our students!

And of course, please pray for our students as they begin another academic year. God is at work on our campuses, and He is working among and through our students.

EVAN BURKETTCOLLEGE MINISTER

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: August 31, 2014

SERMON“LOVE HANDLES: NO STRINGS ATTACHED”

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

FIRST SERVICEWelcome .........................................................Kent RisleySong Leader ........................................ Allen WiedersteinSongs ........................................................... 647, S 8, S 32Prayer............................................................. Jeff BennettSongs ................................................................. S 16, S 19Communion ......................................................Lloyd KirkSong ............................................................................... 36OfferingSong ............................................................................. 421Scripture ....................................................Michael DeanSong ............................................................................. 180Sermon ............................................................Kent RisleyInvitation Song ............................................................ 380Announcements .........................................Kevin RaynerSong ............................................................................. 863Prayer..................................................... Ken Helterbrand

SECOND SERVICEChildren’s Story Time ......................................Kent RisleyWelcome .....................................................Randy Roper Song Leader ..................................................Jason DeanSongs ......................531, 200, Hosanna, You’re My KingPrayer.................................................................Jay ParksSongs .................................................................. S 32, 784Communion ........................................... Raymon HustonSong ............................................................................. 910OfferingSongs ................................................................... 421, 647Sermon Introduction .......................................Kent RisleyScripture ................................................... Patrick RaynerSong ................................... Just As I Am-I Come BrokenSermon ............................................................Kent RisleyInvitation Song .................. Just As I Am-I Come BrokenAnnouncements .........................................Kevin RaynerSong ................................................................................. 1Prayer............................................................... Tobin Paris

WORSHIP PROGRAM

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August 31 “Heaven”

SERMON“GENERATIONAL VIEWS ON UNITY & DIVERSITY”

Welcome ......................................................Evan BurkettSong Leader ................................................... Kyle PullenSongs .................................................... 866, S 56, 226, 90Prayer.........................................................David RomeroSongs .................................................................. 362, S 32Sermon .................................................Panel of MinistersInvitation Song ............................................................ 655Lord’s Supper in the Chapel ....................Will BlanchardSong .................................................... Lord, Take ControlAnnouncements .........................................Kevin RaynerSong ............................................................................. 756Prayer.........................................................Mike Rhoades

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