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South Canadian Valley Church of Christ

c/o Larry Minson

1525 Oakhurst Ave.

Norman, Ok. 73071

Verse: Verse: Verse: Verse: Colossians 2:6-7 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Thought:Thought:Thought:Thought: Jesus is our center! He is the hub around which we turn. Rather than trying to add on to the truth of Jesus, we must learn to accept it and trust it in child-like faith. But that child-like faith must be nourished and grown.

As Jesus remains our central focus and our hearts remain thankful to God for his grace, we will that our faith is strengthened and that Jesus is more real than ever. Prayer:Prayer:Prayer:Prayer: Holy and Righteous God, please give me eyes to see evil and avoid it. Please give me wisdom to know de-ceptive and false teaching when it is placed before me. Empower me to live a thankful life of holiness so that I can live in Jesus to your honor and glory. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Phil Ware

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2217 24th Ave SW 2217 24th Ave SW 2217 24th Ave SW 2217 24th Ave SW ---- Norman, Okla. 73072 Norman, Okla. 73072 Norman, Okla. 73072 Norman, Okla. 73072 ---- Ph 405Ph 405Ph 405Ph 405----364364364364----4051 4051 4051 4051

February 9th, 2020 February 9th, 2020 February 9th, 2020 February 9th, 2020 ---- Issue 1130Issue 1130Issue 1130Issue 1130

Call if you need a ride to Church:

GlenTaylor 360-2762

BruceKessler 820-8474

LarryMinson 820-9506

TravisAshley 818-1144

Elders Glen Taylor Bruce Kessler Mark Woody

Craig Hayes

Deacons Travis Ashley Larry Minson

Leslie Jones

Our Mission and Commitment Statement

As Christ's church our purpose is to go and make disciples of Christ, foster their spiritual growth, and equip them to serve the church and the community, thereby glorifying God.

Web Site: normanchurch.com - Email address: normanchurch@coxinet.net

Church Service Schedule

Sunday Mornings 10:00

Wednesday Evenings 7:00

Location: 2217 24th Ave SW Norman, Okla.

From HW 9 and 24th Ave SW, go two blocks south (on the left)

(check inside for more detailed monthly

scheduled activities)

to our visitors. We’re very happy to have you here with us today. We hope we have made you feel welcome and invite you to

be back with us anytime. Let us know if you have any questions or if we can help you in any way. Please fill out a visitors card.

Facebook page: facebook.com/scvchurchofchrist

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The next Woody The next Woody The next Woody The next Woody family Bible study is Feb 17th, 7:00 p.m. 3030 Santa Rosa Ct. Today: Today: Today: Today: Pot luck lunch &

afternoon services at 1:00 Chili theme

Next Sunday Next Sunday Next Sunday Next Sunday ---- Feb 16thFeb 16thFeb 16thFeb 16th Immediately following

services next Sunday, there will be a short clothing giveaway planning meeting right after services. We hope all who can will attend and provide input.

No other activities follow this are scheduled. RSVP by February 18th at:

theknot.com/valeriemarriesaustin

Please Don't Tell Me the Proverbs 31 Woman Wears a Size 8 Please Don't Tell Me the Proverbs 31 Woman Wears a Size 8 Please Don't Tell Me the Proverbs 31 Woman Wears a Size 8 Please Don't Tell Me the Proverbs 31 Woman Wears a Size 8 It is enough that a certain 11.5-inch buxom fashion doll permanently warped my image of what a real woman should look like, but once upon a time, the Proverbs 31 Woman made me feel very inadequate and inefficient in every other area of my life. You remember the Proverbs 31 Woman. She's the lady whose resume reads like Martha Stewart on speed. For many years, the only way I could actually get out of bed in the morning was to imagine that the Proverbs 31 Woman had really big thighs - like me. That way, at least, we had something in common. Does it sound like I had a grudge against her? Well, I did. I developed a case of Proverbs 31

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February Communion Preparation February Birthday Cake - 4th Sunday February Greeters

Hayes Minsons

Chris & Jean

February Sunday 2020 Schedule

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AM Speaker Michael McCorkle

Jordan Danser

Travis Ashley Chris Taylor

PM Speaker Clyde Woody Topher Taylor

Communion Lead

Travis Ashley Topher Taylor Jordan Danser

Dustin Gaskins

Usher Cuinn Hayes Jake Rudd Tibor Siklosi Brantly Hightower

Usher Corbin Hall Leslie Jones Chase Barrett

Jake Rudd

Usher Cale Hayes Jelmer Bardoel

Paul Woody Amon Rowe

Usher John Robinson

Chaney Jones Dustin Gaskins

Joe Addison

Reading Dustin Claunch

Cuinn Hayes Corbin Hall Chase Barrett

Prayer Tibor Siklosi Joe Addison Clyde Woody Leslie Jones

AM Songs Jordan Danser Corbin Hall Jordan Winslow

Cale Hayes

PM Songs Craig Hayes

AM/PM O/C Mark Woody Craig Hayes Leslie Jones Travis Ashley

February Wednesday Schedule

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Speaker Pizza & Singing Tibor Siklosi Mark Woody Jordan Winslow

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(continued from page 2)(continued from page 2)(continued from page 2)(continued from page 2) envy one Mother's Day when my children were small. Between kids, husband, housework, church, and a job, I frantically ran to keep up. So on Mother's Day, when I slid into my pew - late and totally exhausted - and listened to a sermon about the Proverbs 31 Woman who did absolutely everything with easy competency, my cor-sage - and spirits - totally wilted. The more I listened, the more depressed I became. If the preacher would have told me that the Virtuous Woman wore a size 8, I think I would have given up on the spot. I would never measure up. Unless I dressed the kids the night before and stored them in Tupperware, I could-n't even get to church on time - let alone doing all that spinning, running a vineyard, and being noble. Over time, I've learned to appreciate the Virtuous Woman and cut myself a little slack. A care-ful reading of the text reveals that she wasn't doing all of those things at the same time. (Whew!) She was a woman of many interests and we are being given an overview of her entire life. (Case in point: The text reads that her children arise and call her blessed. I can tell you with absolute authority that doesn't happen until your children are fully-grown. When children are little, they arise and call you "Mommy!" not "Blessed!" When they are teenagers, you're lucky if they're speaking to you at all. It is only when your kids are on their own do they appreciate dear ol' mom.) Also, it is not the Virtuous Woman's many accomplishments that set her apart, but it is her wise, servant/leader's heart that makes her remarkable. She's not worried about who gets the credit. Rather, she appraises the needs and responds wholeheartedly with the capacities and talents at her disposal. What does a modern Virtuous Woman look like? I suspect she may not even recognize herself. One Saturday morning, I gathered into my home the female movers and shakers from our lo-cal church. If anything happened - Bible schools, mission conferences, funeral dinners, Sunday school classes taught, a frozen turkey bought for the pastor at Christmas - These were the wom-en who did it. These individuals kept the church doors open. These were the "Virtuous Women" of the church. Over coffee, sweets, and chitchat, I asked them about their needs as the female leadership in the church. They were thunderstruck! They did not consider themselves to be leaders. Oh, no! Not in the least! Rather, they thought of themselves as servants. In their own humble way, they were competently doing everything church "leaders" do - teaching, sharing the Gospel, visiting the sick and elderly, planning and executing programs, budgeting, turning their pocketbooks inside out to meet the budget - only please, please, don't call them "leaders." These women are not alone in their service. Or example. Like the Virtuous Woman, they are doing what needs to be done to the best of their ability - not because they are so competent or accomplished - but because they [reverence] God. And that is what is considered praiseworthy about the Virtuous Women: (vs. 29, 30) "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised." And that's better than wearing a size 8. By Rebekah Montgomery

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Dean Howard was in the hospital with a severe UTI. She was released on Friday to go home, with antibiotics. Ray and Tanya Speights have both been sick with RSV.

Leslie and Cathy’s sister-in-law, Debby Jones had an-other biopsy on her liver Wednesday before last. They also drained off 4.7 liters of fluid again. Please keep Debby and her family in your prayers. Cathy Jones’ mother, Catherine Vise has been moved

to the “Grace Living Center” nursing facility in Norman. Cathy is asking for prayers for her. Mary Evelyn is still recovering from surgery and bone graft in her jaw. Bonnie is recovering from surgery several weeks ago to repair fractures in her spine. Sergio would appreciate your prayers for his financial situation. Suffering with cancer: Suffering with cancer: Suffering with cancer: Suffering with cancer: Cathy Taylor’s grandmother Louise has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Chris Taylor is asking for your prayers for a coworker, Reva Sweetin, undergoing can-cer treatment. Joe Addison is asking for prayers for Martha Morris, the wife of a co-worker, who has been diagnosed with cancer. Mary Taylor is asking for your prayers for David Bradley. David is the son of Bob Brad-ley, a good friend of Glen & Mary Taylor & is suffering with stage 4 cancer. Glen & Mary Taylor’s cousin Retha Jantz's daughter, Denise Jennings has multiple cancers. Always keep in our prayers:Always keep in our prayers:Always keep in our prayers:Always keep in our prayers: Cristie Barris’s father, Doyle Blue who suffers with Parkinsons * Rachel Vallee suffering with Fibromyalgia * Catherine Vise, mother of Cathy Jones * Emily Hayes’ grandfather Kenneth Jarrell * Loraine Ashley with a severe auto immune disorder * Leslie Jones’ fa-ther and mother * Dean Howard. Mary Taylor is having lots of pain in her back all the way to her knees. Please pray for her. Leslie and Cathy’s sister-in-law, Debby Jones will have to continue receiving treat-ments rom now on for a health condition she suffers with. Please pray for Debby, hus-band Tim and the children. Please keep in your prayers those serving in the military or in a civilian capacity.

Please feel free to share with us your blessings and answered prayers. We’d love to join you in thank-ing God for the wonderful things He’s done for you.

Praying for you James 5:16 - Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. The Effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

If you need prayers from the church, please let us know. Call or text Larry at 820-9506 or April at 833-7207 or email us at: Lminson@cox.net and we’ll get you on the prayer list.

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Statistics For Last Sunday & Wednesday Services

Sun. Morn. Attendance 94 Afternoon Attendance (singing) Wed. Attendance Last Sunday Contribution: $2,717

Bruce & Kim Kessler 7th

February

Anniversaries

1st Sunday 1st Wed. 1st Monday 2nd Saturday 2nd Sunday 3rd Monday 3rd Wed 4th Saturday 4th Sunday 4th Monday

2nd 12:00 5th 6:30 3rd 7:00 p.m. 8th 10:00-11:30 am 9th Noon 17th 7:00 p.m. 19th 6:15-7:45 22nd 9:00-11:00 am 23rd Noon 24th 7:00 p.m.

CALENDAR

Go to mixlr.com/bkess & mixlr.com/bkess & mixlr.com/bkess & mixlr.com/bkess & listen to Bruce Kessler’s on-line radio show, “Passion for Christ”

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Brantly Hightower 1st Coy Taylor 7th Karen HamesKaren HamesKaren HamesKaren Hames 10th10th10th10th Joe AddisonJoe AddisonJoe AddisonJoe Addison 12th12th12th12th Chelsea ValleeChelsea ValleeChelsea ValleeChelsea Vallee 12th12th12th12th Avery CudeAvery CudeAvery CudeAvery Cude 13th13th13th13th Monica SiklosiMonica SiklosiMonica SiklosiMonica Siklosi 13th13th13th13th Michal Moyer 22nd Eli Hogan 27th If your name was left off this list, please let Larry or April know.

Nursing Home Singing-Gardens at Rivermont Pizza and Singing Night

Bible Study at the Woody home Food Pantry Opened

Pot luck lunch & 1:00 services Bible Study at the Woody Home

Prayer Service Men’s Teacher Training

Pot Luck Lunch & 1:00 Services Youth Study at the Hayes home

In the spirit In the spirit In the spirit In the spirit of evangelism and as we prepare for our gospel meeting in June, several members have committed to

the goal of inviting 350 people to church between now and June. All are invited to join in this initiative. As you invite people to church, please noti-fy the Dansers, Halls, or Winslows so they can track progress toward the goal.

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N. Jardot Church of Christ- Stillwater Meeting- Mark Woody Topic- God's Will in your Finances Evenings 7:30, Sunday 10:30 and 3:30 Financial planning wkshop Sat. 9:00-1:00 East Main Church of Christ- Stratford Meeting- Jim Hays March 25-29 Evenings 7:30, Sunday 10:30 & 6:00 Sooner East CoC – Midwest City Meeting – Bruce Kessler March 27-29, Evenings 7:30 Sundays 10:30 & 4:30 7th & Monroe Church of Christ- Purcell Meeting- Jordan Danser March 27-29. Evenings 7:00 Sunday 10:30 & 1:30 (with lunch) Thompson Heights Cofc - Shawnee Meeting- Rusty Springer April 17-19 Evenings 7:30, Sunday10:00 & 2:00 Tulsa Church of Christ Meeting- Chase Palmer Topic- Faces at the Cross April 22-26 Evenings 7:30 pm, Sunday 10:30 & 2:00 7th & Monroe Church of Christ- Purcell Meeting- Jay Loyd June 4-7 Evenings 7:00, Sun. 10:30 & 1:30 (w/ lunch) East Main Church of Christ- Stratford Meeting- James Luedecke June 7-14 Sundays 10:30 & 2:00 (w/ lunch), Evenings 7:30

Sooner East Church of Christ Midwest City Meeting – Marlon Cole June 14-21 Sundays 10:30 & 4:30 Evenings7:30 Thompson Heights Church of Christ - Shawnee Meeting- Mike Hall June 21-28 Sundays 10:00 & 2:00 Evenings 7:30 Tulsa Church of Christ Meeting- Trevor Teel July 15-19 Evenings 7:30 pm, Sunday 10:30 & 2:00 Tulsa Church of Christ Meeting- Lee Adair Topic- The Family October 2-4, 2019 Evenings 7:30 pm, Sunday 10:30 & 2:00 Thompson Heights Church of Christ -Shawnee Meeting- David Minson October 25-28 Sunday 10:00 & 2:00 Evenings7:30

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"You don't have to be alone in your hurt! Comfort is yours. Joy is an op-tion. And it's all been made possible by your Savior. He went without comfort so you might have it. He postponed joy so you might share in it. He willingly chose isolation so you might never be alone in your hurt and sorrow." Joni Eareckson Tada