May 19, 2013

Volume 13, Number 20

Perfect?
Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, Matthew 19:21. Perfect is an amazing word. It conjures glorious ideas in our minds. Still, we commonly use it in connection with the negative word not. We might say, Oh, I know Im not perfect. We might even look at a situation and claim, Its not perfect, but it will have to do. We might pause and wonder exactly why we would even use the word. Who would want to be perfect, anyway? Beauty pageants have held a popular place in our culture for many years. Perhaps the best known, and watched has been the one that claims to crown Miss America. When the young woman is crowned, she is being acknowledged for her talent, intelligence, and appearance. She is supposed to be the ideal or perfect young woman. Consider what she has to go through to get to that point. There are many other prior contests. There is dedicated training. There is the constant attention to detail in manner, dress, deportment, speech, make-up, hair, shape, and the list goes on. We might be led to conclude that it is not easy being perfect. Perhaps Mac Davis old humorous song captured that tantalizingly enticing consideration of self. Oh Lord it's hard to be humble When you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror 'cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me. The rich, intelligent, and sincere young man came to Jesus and sought an answer for assurance of his condition. Jesus challenged him with what was needed to really be perfect. It appears that perfection was more than he wanted. RLD
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Keep These In Prayer

Joan Keenan is waiting for re-

May
Daily Bible Reading 19. 1 Kings 16-18 20. 1 Kings 19-20; Matthew 10 21. 1 Kings 21-22; Matthew 11 22. 2 Kings 1-3 23. 2 Kings 4-6; Matthew 12 24. 2 Kings 7-9 25. 2 Kings 10-12; Matthew 13 26. 2 Kings 13-14; Matthew 14

sults on some serious heart issues. Wayne Haynes is undergoing weekly treatments CLL. Tara Stephens, Donna Schumanns daughter received a good report. Keena Lusk is in the Cedar Creek Nursing Home at 24th and Boyd in Norman. Jo Hutton -having treatment for cancer on her lips. Pat Overturfs father is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.. Riley Baldwin continues having surgeries about every six weeks.

Homebound or Limited:
Lorella Wilson Aline McDaniel Don & Jo Hutton Keena Lusk Mary Cordrey

Happy Anniversary
Wayne & Mary Haynes - 5/19 Tammy & James Burwell - 5/20

In Case of Threatening Weather It is unusual for the weather to give us enough warning to dismiss services ahead of time. If you determine that conditions are such that it is not safe for you to attend a scheduled service, please do not feel pressure to put yourself or property in danger. Tipton Home The truck for the Tipton Home will be here about June 5. Lists of items to purchase are available on the bulletin board. Change for Children Bring your full cans to the church building prior to the arrival of the truck.

Happy Birthday
Cecilia Price - Athan Mayhugh Sandra Bagger Dwain Thacker Kevin Keenan Wyatt Bruner 5/19 5/22 5/24 5/26 5/28 5/30

One Faith One Fellowship One Family

Welcome! If you are our Guest today, we want you to find a warm welcome here.
Deacons and Elders MeetingThere is a meeting this afternoon

(5/19) at 3:00 PM.

Brochures for the Camp Rock Creek session for the children, with

the Moore Central group, are on the table in the foyer. Check it out!
Visitation Group #2 will be in charge of making visits this week. Coming Activities: Memorial Day Picnic Monday, May 27 ===

Vacation Bible School June 10-12

Unsearchable Riches is a book of sermons and articles by Hershel L.

Dyer (Russ father). If you would like to buy a copy for $6, see Russ. Copies are on the table in the foyer.
Memorial Day Picnic Come enjoy the food, fun, and fellowship

on Monday, May 27. Hamburgers, Brats, side dishes, and desserts will all be on the menu. Check with Keith McDougal and on the bulletin board for all the details and menu needs. This is for the whole congregation. Invite a friend and come share the fellowship.
VBS Volunteers If you

Spotlight on Missions
This Week: Prison Correspondence Studies We offer correspondence courses to anyone interested. Most of our students have been incarcerated in prison facilities across the state. Although numbers have declined from what we once had, there are a few inmates who have remained faithful through several series of the lessons. Typically these lessons have been graded by volunteers of the congregation.

would like to help in some way, there is still a need for volunteers in several areas. See Talsie Downs and she will help you get with the person in charge of the area where you can help. TShirtsIf you would like to purchase a T-shirt for VBS this year, give your order to Josh by this Wednesday, May 22, so that he can get them on time.
Brothers

Keeper groups have volunteered for various items on the Tipton Home lists of needs. If you are not aware of what your group is doing, check with your leader.

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Scheduled to Serve Next Week (5/26/2013)

Order of Service
Announcements Scripture: John 11:21-27 Song 855 Gods Family Song 947 Jesus Let Us Come to Know You Prayer Song 299 I Stand Amazed Comments Lord's Supper Collection Song 516 One Day Sermon: Reinvesting After Loss Speaker: Leon Dennis Song 655 Theres a Fountain Free Song 76 Blest Be the Tie Prayer
Ministers Darrell MacDonald Keith McDougal Walter McFadden Dwain Thacker Randy Vance Russell Dyer

Announcements
Bill Sherman

Greeters
Walter & Carolyn McFadden Kevin & Joan Keenan Larry & Glyn Baldwin

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Arless Murray

J.C. Glidewell Don Worden Horace Phillips Layne Adams Bill Fleming Chad Bruner Dwight Andrews Jerry Doyle Larry Baldwin Chris Scott

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am)

Tom Elmore Josh Dyer Sunday

Walter McFadden

Prayers (pm)
Sam Greenroyd

Schedule of Services Bible Study Worship Worship

Wednesday 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Deacons Michael Berry Joe Downs Bill Fleming Brian Jaworsky

Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

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