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(405) 341-3353 November 19, 2017Volume 56 No. 44

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We are pleased to announce that by the grace of God and the generosity of this church, our third Commission Sunday offering was $131,065. Every dollar given goes directly to support what God is doing through missions at Edmond. With this final Commission Sunday offering, we exceeded our annual goal and need of $382,288. Thank you for your prayers, involvement and sacrificial giving.

Amount Given: $132,005.00Given to Date: 388,000.00

SUNDAY MORNING SERMON SERIESGod & His Purpose

CreationThe Fall

CovenantCommunityIncarnation

CrossResurrection

FaithTransformation

Culmination

THE GOSPELRediscovering the Story

that Sanctifies & Saves Us

THE GOSPELRediscovering the Story

that Sanctifies & Saves Us

THANKSGIVING DEVOTIONAL SCHEDULEWednesday, Nov. 22

5 pm Early Bird Thanksgiving Devotional in Quad 1

7 pm Thanksgiving Devotional in the auditorium

No Bible classes

NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOSPITALIZED OU OKC: Joanne Wilson

REHAB PARCWAY: Priscilla Alley BELLEVUE: Virgil Bond BRADFORD: David Van Nostrand MERCY: Paul Eubanks

CONTINUED PRAYERS Glendell Norman, Rosa Manhalter, Betty Wright, Paul & Rozilla Harland, Rodney Chambers, Ellen Chambers, Tonia Lillard, Mary Carney, Jerry Scott, Lou Spencer, Betty Maston, Betty Rhoades’ brother, Sharon Vaulner, Richard & Robbie Jones, Mitch Tyler’s father, Karen Babcock, Mike Britt’s mother, Joy Mansfield’s daughter, Linda Walts, Buck Buchanan’s grandson, Carol Kelsey & Rosa Manhalter’s brother, Michael Alridge, Pat Smalling’s grandson, Richard Albright, Bea Bowles, Kaye Boyce, Anne Lynne Young, Dara Filleman, Jase Bollenbach, Carol Kelsey, Jeanette & Josh Abbasi, Nancy Dew, Tia White, Angelica

Lopez, John Avera, West’s daughter, Betty Kramzar, Beverly White’s daughter, Nancy Higgs, Louise Dennis, Bob Stohldrier, Katie Rayner's dad, Roy Hughey THOSE IN THE MILITARY: Chris Gehri, Bradley Martin, Alex Young, Atticus Young, Miller Burkson, Clayton Williams, Cody Phillips, Alison Young, Cassie Essary, Abe Spillman

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO DANA BOSLEY, MARY FERGUSON AND THEIR FAMILY in the death of their grandmother. MICHAEL REESE in the death of his grandfather. DICK SHOUGH in the death of his niece. CONGRATULATIONS TO JOSH & TRISTIN PITTS on the birth of Sylvia Kay; her big sisters are Charly & Kennedy and grandparents are Ron & Cheryl Pitts.

BABY SHOWERS BABY GIRL SHOWER FOR KIM ROMERO on Nov. 19 at 3:30 in the parlor.

SHEPHERDS PRAYER TIME will not meet on Nov. 22 or 27. MONDAY FOR THE MASTER will resume in January. DIVORCECARE & DIVORCE CARE FOR KIDS will meet on Mondays at 6:30 pm Nov. 20 & 27, Dec.4 & Dec. 11 FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: cereal, canned vegetables, spaghetti sauce, pancake mix & syrup NURSERY WORKERS: Young Families Class DECEMBER NURSERY: Transformers Class ANNUAL MEETING as required by the state of Oklahoma, is Dec. 17 at 4:55 pm in the auditorium. MEN'S CHORUS will meet on Sundays at 3:30 in the auditorium. WOMEN'S CHORUS practice on Nov. 19 at 3:30 in the parlor.

THANKSGIVING SCHEDULE CHANGESNOV. 21 ............. NO LADIES' CLASSNOV. 22 ............. NO MOM’S CLASS NO REGULAR BIBLE CLASSESNOV. 23 & 24 ..... OFFICE CLOSEDNOV. 26 ............. NO BULLETIN NO BIBLE HOUR

MEN'S BREAKFAST Nov. 11, 2017

UPCOMING EVENTS

SurvivingtheHolidays

When Your Grief Competes With Memories & TraditionsA Special GriefShare Presentation

Video Presentation& Brief Discussion

Wednesday, Dec. 67:00 pm in Quad 1

Led by Shawn McElroy

breakfast withsanta

Saturday, Dec. 9 • 8:30-10:30 amFor families with children

through 5th gradeOnline registration: Nov. 19 - Dec. 6

Stockings are available in the foyer. This is a great way to make a connection with Edmond families.

Dec. 3: Gifts Due Dec. 9: Distribution Day 1-3 pm

HELPING EDMOND’S FAMILIESTHIS CHRISTMAS

Ladies’ Holiday Devotional and Dessert Tasting

Saturday, December 161 - 3 pm in the Quad

Cost $3.00Register in the foyer December 3 & 10

You do not need to bring a dessert; our “sweet” chefs have been assigned.

Happy Holidays!

As Christians we have all been adopted and understand first-hand how our lives, and the lives around us, changed. For more than 10,000 children in our state alone, “home” is something they’re still waiting on. If you’ve ever felt called to adopt or foster, or if you’ve been praying for your family to grow and God hasn’t answered as you expected,

Edmond has a team who would love to answer your questions, pray with you, and help you find the resources you need to bring a waiting child home. For more information on our Adoption Ministry contact Will and Amy Blanchard at 405-315-5466. Learn more about how you can change the life of a child through adoption or foster care by visiting the Lilyfield table in the foyer on Sunday.

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL ORPHAN AWARENESS MONTH

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 Josué David Alcerro NicaraguaJulio Alberto Alcerro Nicaragua Harold & Arelly Ampié NicaraguaUbaldo & Marisol Camacho MexicoEduardo Cisnero NicaraguaKye Courtright GermanyReuben & Maureen Kapaale ZambiaJana Miller ZambiaGerardo & Yesenia Rayo NicaraguaRoger & Diane Saumur Montreal

DOMESTIC MISSIONARIES Humberto & Irene Hernandez McAllen, TXJohn & Jill Schadegg Logan, UTPhil Sanders Search MINISTRY STAFF Evan BurkettBrenda GordonShawn McElroy Kevin Rayner

Kent RisleyJeremy RobertsonRandy Roper Tony Sepulveda

ELDERS Blaine AllenbachRichard BlankenshipMike CainMark ColemanAndy DeanSylvan GordonBrent KeckLyle Kelsey

Dale LollarJack LowryDave MillerLarry MillerDean NilesLendon ShottsJohn TrotterJeff Whitehead

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AM Worship (total) 1104PM Worship 551 Bible Class 978Preschool 68Grades K-6 145Grades 7-12 65College 101Seekers 42Pathfinders 38YMCA 65Sojourners 38Young Families 55Transformers 38Sowers 68VIP 58

Upwards 45Primetime 73Auditorium 35In Depth Bible Study 10Hispanic 34/56

MINISTRY PLAN REPORTWeekly Plan $41,008.00 Offering N/A

COMMISSION SUNDAY Annual Plan $382,288.00 Given to Date $388,000.00

ATTENDANCE REPORT: November 12, 2017

T w o v e r y e x c i t i n g programs for children will be in our building on December 9—Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Wish Distribution. Breakfast with Santa is for children 5th grade and younger and their families to come and enjoy time together. We will begin at 8:30 with yummy cinnamon rolls, fruit, yogurt and drinks. Then the children will make crafts and take a picture with Santa. Registration opens Sunday and closes on December 6. Be sure to register so we have a count for the food. Christmas Wish has been an amazing outreach for the past several years. Hosted and organized by the Pathfinders class, Christmas Wish touches the lives of the children in Edmond who may not receive Christmas gifts otherwise. More than 180 children have stockings put out to be snatched up quickly by our families. On the afternoon of December 9, those children will receive the presents, make crafts, and see Santa. (Gifts for Christmas wish are due on December 3.) Thank you to all of the volunteers who help set up, clean up, cook, assist at the craft tables and greet our families. We are very blessed to have a church family who loves and wants to be a part of our children’s lives.

BRENDA GORDONCHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR

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: November 19, 2017

SERMON“THE GOSPEL: GOD & HIS PURPOSE"

2 Timothy 1:9-11

FIRST SERVICE Welcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ...........................................Matt BatchelderSongs ......................... All the Way My Savior Leads Me; The Joy of the Lord; Blessed AssurancePrayer..........................................................Roger MortonSongs ............ I Know Not Why God's Wondrous Grace; Tell Me the Story of JesusCommunion ............................................ Scott GoodrichSong ......................................................Be Still and KnowOfferingSong .......................................................... Ancient WordsScripture ......................................................Josh MessickSong ................................................ Our God, He is AliveSermon ........................................................Randy Roper Invitation Song ..........................Wonderful Story of LovePrayerAnnouncements .............................................. John Frias

SECOND SERVICEChildren's Story TimeWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ................................................ Larry OwsleySongs ...........................................Soldiers of Christ Arise; There's a Stirring; Days of Elijah; What the Lord Has DonePrayer.................................................................Jim ElkinsSongs ......................... Surround Us, Lord; Pierce My Ear; Come Share the LordCommunion ...................................................Clay TrotterSong ........................................Take My Life and Let it BeOfferingSong ....................................................................... FaithfulScripture ...............................................Stacy CrutchfieldChildren's Bible HourSong ................................................ Our God, He Is AliveSermon ........................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song ............................... There is a HabitationPrayer...................................................... Douglas DowellAnnouncements .............................................. John Frias

WORSHIP PROGRAM

SUNDAY EVENING: November 19, 2017

Watch SEARCH each Sunday on:KOCB-TV Channel 34 Oklahoma City 7:30 am

Also available at Searchtv.org November 19 November 26"Be Thankful" "A Christian"

SERMON“JESUS AND HIS WORDS"

Luke 9:23-26

Welcome .................................Jeremy RobertsonSong Leader ............................................Trey CailSongs . Jesus, Hold My Hand; Give Me the Bible PrayerSongs .. Stepping in the Light; Savior, Teach Me; Tell Me the Story of JesusScriptureSongs ............ Jesus Calls Us; Lord, Speak to Me; Victory in JesusSermon .............................................. Phil SandersInvitation Song ...............Hark! The Gentle VoiceLord’s Supper in the ChapelSong ................Savior Grant Me Rest and PeacePrayerAnnouncements ...................................John Frias

November 191 Corinthians 1:18-25

The Cross is the Center of the Gospel