September 25, 2011

Volume 11, Number 39

Hope Is A Good Thing

Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:5

Too often hope is diminished or confined by an unwillingness to believe that something better can happen. It may be that after times of disappointment there is a tendency to limit our reach to only what we have experienced and are convinced will be applied as a result. Long term illness, oppression, harsh people, personal handicaps, and even ordinary living call on us to simply accept where we are, get comfortable, and seek no better. In the movie version of Stephen Kings novel, The Shawshank Redemption, we are engaged by the way that incarcerated men acclimate to their lives. At one point, Red tells his friend Andy, Hope is a dangerous thing. Perhaps many of us have been sold that message. Consider Andys response.Dear Red, If you're reading this, you've gotten out. And if you've come this far, maybe you're willing to come a little further. You remember the name of the town, don't you? I could use a good man to help me get my project on wheels. I'll keep an eye out for you and the chessboard ready. Remember, Red. Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. I will be hoping that this letter finds you, and finds you well. Your friend, Andy Maybe we need a reminder. Maybe we need to hear it often. Hope really is a good thing. Hope is not just a shout into the wind. It is the place where desire and opportunity meet. It is the driving force that moves us forward in the pursuit of new opportunity. Hope can be scary. With it we are taken into the unknown, into unfamiliar territory. We are taken out of balance, and pressed to exert ourselves. And it is exactly what we need. Hope says that there is something better. No matter where we are, or what our circumstances may be, we can raise the banner of hope and look for even better things. This life is not all there is. God has given us a promise. His love has given us hope. It is a good thing. Russ
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Keep These In Prayer

Hubert Nelson had surgery on Tuesday at Mercy Health Center (9/20) and is now home. Don Fleming, brother to Bill, has been diagnosed with lung cancer that has spread, and is in chemotherapy treatment.. Rudy King, brother to George had surgery to remove a growth on his pancreas at MD Anderson in Houston. Continue to keep in your prayers: Riley Baldwin continues to have surgeries on his throat. Shelly Vang struggling with cancer. Homebound or Limited: Jean Christian; Novella Cordrey; Mary Cordrey; Edith Skaggs; Lorella Wilson;. Serving Overseas: Bernard Floranda

Brothers Keeper Group 1 No Meetings Scheduled Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Singing Class and Dinner Our singing class and fellowship are scheduled for Sunday evening (9/25), following worship. There is a menu list on the bulletin board to select what you would like to bring. Come, learn a new song, sing together, and then share a good meal. Meal and VBS Input Meeting Next Sunday (10/2), we will have a meal followed by an evaluation and planning meeting concerning Vacation Bible School. Come with thoughts and ideas that will help make our next VBS even better than the one we had this year. There is a menu sign-up on the bulletin board. Come and share the meal, even if you cannot attend the meeting. Blood Drive We have scheduled a blood drive with the Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) for Sunday, October 30. There is a sign-up list on the bulletin board. Neighborhood Contact Last Saturday, about a dozen members took more door hangers into the neighborhoods. Thank-you to the volunteers for your good work.

Happy Birthday to . . .
Glyn Baldwin Stephen Hopkins Kimberly Berry Jack Waganer Kim Veitenheimer 9/25 9/28 9/30 10/2 10/2

Happy Anniversary to . . . Russ & Paula Dyer

9/30

Can You ImagineHeaven?

John 3:11-13

Lesson for Sunday morning October 2, 2011

Order of Service
Welcome & Announcements

There is a Place Called Hell

Matthew 25:41-46

I. How Is Hell Seen? A. Words and definitions. 1. Sheol -- ____________. Psalms 16:10, 9:17 Scripture: 2. Hades -- _____________. Matthew 16:18 Matthew 25:41-46 3. Gehenna -- ______________. 1Kings 11:7 B. Word Pictures. Song 15 To God Be the Glory (Gehenna) Used _____ times in the NT. 1. _________: Matthew 5:22, 18:9, Mark 9:43-48 Song 25 2. To be ___________: Matthew 5:29, 30; Luke Anywhere With Jesus 12:5, James 3:6. 3. ______________: Matthew 10:28. Prayer 4. _______________: Matthew 23:33. Song 633 5. The most noted picture: Luke 16:19ff. When I Survey the C. Qualities associated with Hell. Wondrous Cross 1. _____________________ Matthew 25:46 2. ___________________. 2 Peter 2:4 Comments 3. ___________________. Matthew 13:42 Lords Supper 4. ___________________ Matthew 25:30 5. ___________________. Revelation 14:11 Collection 6. ___________________. Matthew 25:46 7. ___________________. Revelation 19:10-15. Song 632 When All of Gods II. It is the Place Where God is Not Singers Get Home A. We cannot go where __________________. 1. God is not ________________. (Isaiah 59:1). Sermon: B. Everyone lives in Gods love Matthew 5:45 There Is a Place 1. John 3:16, Romans 5:6-8, 1 John 2:2. Called Hell C. Hell is to be without the presence God. Song 587 1. It is __________________. Matthew 25:30. Tis So Sweet to Trust 3. It is unrelenting __________. Matthew 25:46. in Jesus III. It is Not The Place for Us. A. It is not the desirable ____________. MatSong 617 We Shall See the King thew 7:13-14. Some Day (vs. 1 & 4) B. We can know. 1 John 5:13. 1. Acts 2:37-38, John 3:3-5. Prayer 2. Matthew 16:24, 19:16ff. 3. Revelation 2:10, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

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Scheduled to Serve Next Week (10/2/11)

New s and Notes

Monday

Announcements
Horace Phillips

Greeters
Cloretta Bailey Larry & Glyn Baldwin Michael & Kim Berry

Lord's Table (am)

Roger Scott Howard Johnson George King Dan Jolliff Darrell McDonald Larry Baldwin Bryan Jaworsky Sunday Glenn Elmore Bill Sherman Joe Downs Brian Ausmus Fred Jones Walter McFadden John McFadden

Night for the Master will meet on the 2nd Monday of the month starting October 10th @ 6:00 p.m. Contact Randy Vance for any questions, comments or concerns.. Wednesday Evening Adult Classes: Ladies Class Studying: Gods People and their Calling Mixed Class Studying 2 Peter.
Fall

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am) Prayers (pm) 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 John McFadden Bill Fleming Walter McFadden

Officially Arrived on Friday. Several events will be coming. Youth Pumpkin Carvingafter evening services on October 23rd. To help with donations Please see Josh. Annual Holiday Dinner BK Group Holiday Parties Youth The next AWTG will be at Southwest in Ada on October 2. (5th12th grade). We will leave the church building at 3:15 PM. Coming Events September 25 - September 26 - October 2 - - - -

Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

Singing Class & Fellowship MNM Noon Meal and VBS Evaluation
Minister Russell Dyer

George King Dwain Thacker Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance Keith McDougal

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