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(405) 341-3353 October 19, 2014Volume 53, No. 38

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Joy McMillon often speaks at women’s events and seminars as well as being a contributing author to Christian Woman. She currently works for the Christian Chronicle on a part-time basis. The McMillons have two married sons and five grandchildren. They are active members of Memorial Road Church of Christ.

Sugar and Spice And Being Like Christ

Registration ends today!

Friday, October 24 • 6- 10 pm • Edmond Church of Christ$13/per person

Speaker: Joy McMillonThe Power of a Christ-Like Disposition

Women’s Event

Oct. 19: The People Who Worship (Randy)Oct. 26: Active Worship (Kent)Nov. 2: Worship Among the Invisible (Alan)

TRUNK-OR-TREAT

NEEDED: Please bring individually wrapped candy to Brenda’s office.

NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYER TIME WITH ELDERS Wednesday night at 8:15 in the parlor. Everyone is invited. MONDAY FOR THE MASTER will not meet on Oct. 20. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: Saltine crackers, granola bars and boxed cereal. Thank you for your support of the pantry. Please pick up an item or two this week. OCTOBER NURSERY WORKERS: College & Light Classes NOVEMBER: Young Families MEN’S RETREAT: WRESTLING WITH GOD: will be Nov. 14 at 6 pm in the fellowship hall. All men - high school and up - are invited; the cost is $25 and $10 for students. SPANISH-SPEAKING AREA-WIDE FELLOWSHIP will be on Nov. 21 & 22. Sign-up sheets will go around in Bible class on Nov. 2 for you to help serve and bring desserts. See Tony Sepulveda or David Waldo for details. CHILDREN ON A MISSION: Children can participate in Commission Sunday by bringing their “28:19 cans” to add their change to the wagon at Story Time on Nov. 16. SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS - GRIEFSHARE: When grief competes with memories and traditions; will meet on Nov. 17 in the parlor at 6:30 pm. MISSIONARY CARE: Send a note or care-package to one of our missionaries - see the bulletin board in the foyer for information or contact Audrey@edmondcc.com. MISSION COMMITTEE meeting on Oct. 19 at 3:30 pm in the conference room. NEWBORN MINISTRY meeting on Oct. 19 at 4 pm in the parlor. THANK YOU NOTES were received from the family of Doris Davis, Dale & Connie Bettes, Phil Bryan and Ann Ingle.

DIRECTORY UPDATE CATHY BOND 800 S. Kelly, #36 Edmond OK 73003

HOSPITALIZED OU, OKC: Mike Scharrer

REHAB BRADFORD VILLAGE: Verda Howie, Wayne Thomas

CONTINUED PRAYERS John Bridwell, Linda McAdams, Priscilla Alley, David Jones, Buddy & Ruby Mayes, John & Glendell Norman, Betty Maston, Mary Carney, 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, Mickey Stephen Bowles, Bea Bowles, Rosa Manhalter, Andrea Johnson, Rodney Chambers,

Beverly Woodard, Tia White, Camey Johnson, Jim Leach, Ron Powell, Rocio Lazaro, Paula Marburger, Mark Hamlin’s father, John Avera, Lorrie Renfro’s sister, Carol Butler, Susie Best, Mack Lyon, Kerianne Roper’s mother, Erwin’s daughter, Becky Dodd, Rachel Cooper’s daughter, Bill Lowry, Ron Metheny, Cathy Bond’s sister, James Freie, Leonora Pollard’s granddaughters, Ann Ingle’s son THOSE IN THE MILITARY Chris Gehri, Doug Dedon, Elaine Noe, Bradley Martin, Glen Lollar, Alex Young, Abe Spillman, Christopher Spangler, Atticus Young, Taylor Phillips, Miller Burkson

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO SID SPENCER in the death of his mother.

BRIDAL SHOWER FOR ABBY BIGHAM on Nov. 2 at 2 pm in the parlor.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Jonah Watson 20Ann Jayne 20Suzanne Hill 20Alyssa Matthews 20Brenda Harlan 21Thea Matlock 21Jared Cowdrey 21Ron Smith 21Kieth McKee 21Tami Tobey 22Bryce Foster 22Nick Smith 22Gabby Fithian 22

Kevin Rayner 22Ryan Gleghorn 22Rick Provost 23Keri Crutchfield 23David Taylor 23Kinzie Hazzard 23David Jones 23Olivia Goad 24Camey Johnson 24Julie White 24Maurice Gabriel 25Marty Miller 25

Russell & Audrey Warrington 20Bryan & Moriah Clifton 20Alex & Jenny Jones 22Dean & Virginia Niles 22Chris & Janet Carr 22Scott & Deborah Bentley 24

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY OCT. 19: No Bible Hour

YOUTH MINISTRY OCT. 20: No Elevate OCT. 23: OneWay, 8 pm at the Bynum’s

NEW MEMBER DINNER

Daddy-DaughterDATE NIGHT

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NOV. 7 @ 7PMPreK - 6th GRADE

Daddies and daughters will enjoy a night of activities and dessert in the youth wing and gym.

Register online Oct. 21-Nov. 3

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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 1310PM Worship 484 Bible School 758 Preschool 73Grades K-6 124Grades 7-12 20College Seekers Pathfinders 34LIGHT 17YMCA 47Sojourners 22Young Families 57Transformers 37Sowers 72

VIP 67Upwards 31Primetime 75Auditorium 49In Depth Bible Study 11Spanish 12/31MINISTRY PLAN REPORT Weekly Plan $40,703.00 Weekly Offering $39,307.63 COMMISSION SUNDAY Plan $432,484.00Offering $277,286.00

ATTENDANCE REPORT: October 12, 2014

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “connect?” You probably experience a little more emotion if I use the phrase “missed connection.” There is nothing better than a soul you can connect with on every level. That is the way God feels about you and the neighbors around you. That is the primary drive behind Christ and His church here at Edmond. It is the mission of Mission Edmond and the purpose of the Connect initiative. Connecting with our community and connecting our community to Christ.

This week has reminded us again that people are eager to serve and reach out. It’s sometimes challenging to connect the dots looking forward, but much easier looking back. God put upon our leaders a burden for our community and it was demonstrated by Christ’s people this past week. All the planning and preparation led to new and better connections to people of all generations whom God loves. What a blessing to see more than 100 Christians as leaders, coordinators, food planners, pray-ers, promoters, teachers, and laborers who made this pilot program happen.

Please put Mission Edmond on your calendar October 15-17, 2015. God is faithful and will lead us to greater connections ahead.

KEVIN RAYNERCOMMUNITY & SR. ADULT 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: October 19, 2014

SERMON“THE PEOPLE WHO WORSHIP”

Isaiah 6:1-5

FIRST SERVICEWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader .............................................. Rusty Matlock Songs ............................................................ 532, 676, S 7Prayer............................................................. Tim GrandeSongs ................................................................... 825, 738Communion ................................... Richard BlankenshipSong ............................................................................. 612OfferingSong ............................................................................. 381ScriptureSong ............................................................................. 299Sermon ........................................................Randy Roper Invitation Song ............................................................ 380Announcements ................................ Jeremy RobertsonSong ................................................................................. 1Prayer..................................................... Ken Helterbrand

SECOND SERVICEChildren’s Story Time ......................................Kent RisleyWelcome .....................................................Randy Roper Song Leader ................................................ Larry OwsleySongs ................572, 428, O Lord, We Praise Thy Name, Lord Reign in Me, 299Prayer....................................................... Jeff WhiteheadSongs .........................................We Shall Assemble, 452Communion .................................................... Dale LollarSong ............................................................................. 612OfferingSong ...........................................................We Will GlorifyScripture ....................................................Michael DeanSong .......................................................Surround Us Lord Sermon ........................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song .................. Just As I Am/I Come BrokenAnnouncements ................................ Jeremy Robertson Song ............................................................................. 564Prayer.........................................................Bill Applegate

WORSHIP PROGRAM

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SUNDAY EVENING: October 19, 2014

Watch SEARCH each Sunday on:KSBI-TV Channel 52 Oklahoma City 7:30 am

October 19 “The Holy Spirit”

SERMON“CORE VALUES: UNITY”

Ephesians 4:1-6

Welcome .....................................................Kevin RaynerSong Leader ............................................ Jeff WhiteheadSongs ................................................... 111, S27, S24, 250Prayer...........................................................James BettesScripture .................................................Blake BlackwellSongs ................................................................... 679, S30Sermon ............................................................Kent RisleyInvitation Song .............................................................. 61Lord’s Supper in the Chapel ......................... Dustin KeelSong ............................................................................. 645Announcements ................................ Jeremy Robertson Song ............................................................................... 76Prayer.........................................................Tom Breninger

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