April 29, 2012

Volume 12, Number 18

Ebenezer
Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, "Thus far the Lord has helped us" - 1 Samuel 7:12.

We did not get here without help. Sometimes we have needed a reminder. It could have been Samuels stone to commemorate the victory over the Philistines, Joshuas twelve stones from the Jordan River to commemorate the crossing, or any of the other monuments that were established over time. They all held something in common. They were reminders that great achievements are not solo acts of personal power. So, we are reminded that we are here only through the grace and help of God. An Ebenezer is literally a stone of help that acts as a personal reminder of help that has brought us as far as we have gotten. We may speak of being self-made. The reality is that no one is. Whether we are blessed with loving and involved parents, or were raised by a pack of wolves, we have been influenced, challenged, and even aided by the elements around us. There have been family members, teachers, coaches, friends, and coworkers who have sought to be of assistance to us. Sometimes even total strangers have done things that blessed us and gave us opportunities Raise your stone. Raise your stone and remember. We need to do more than just admit that we have not built our lives alone. We need to see clearly things that have been done. We need to count our blessings and know what they are. Then we will know that God has been with us, provided for us, and aided us to be where we are. So we sing Here I raise my Ebenezer; Hither by Thy help Ive come; And I hope, by Thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home. Russ
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Keep These In Prayer

George Kingis home now. He has one more treatment. Jeanette Mitchellis home recovering from hip surgery. Theresa AmbladAnna Murrays daughter is in Germany is undergoing breast cancer treatment. Kathryn Danner Stephen Hopkins sister will have open heart surgery, April 30 at the Okla. Heart Hospital. Don Fleming - Bills brother. Riley Baldwin throat surgery. Mark Baldwin, liver tests. Steve Mays, Larry Baldwins brother in lawcancer. Geof Parkerphysical therapy. Janice Parker, Jennifer Flemings mother-in-law. Homebound or Limited: Jean Christian Lorella Wilson Aline McDaniel Serving Overseas: Barry Adams Perry Anderson -Address labels are on the bulletin board. Happy Birthday to ... Donna Adams 5/3 Bill Fleming 5/5 LeAnn Sherman 5/5 Dwight Andrews 5/12 Mandi Lowrance 5/14 Devin MacDonald 5/14 Darrell MacDonald 5/15 Happy Anniversary... Norman & Sandra Bagger 5/3 Wayne & Mary Haynes 5/19

Events of Note
Everyone is Invited: There will be an All Church Dinner this evening, following evening services. We will be celebrating the planned new arrivals to the homes of J.C. & Stacey Glidewelland Bernard and Kaci Floranda. For information see Talsie Downs. Childcare: If you need childcare during the marriage seminar, please see Teah Ausmus. We also need a few more volunteers to watch the children. Vacation Bible School: June 1113 Volunteers are still needed to assist with a variety of functions. See Josh for any questions, suggestions, or to volunteer. Visitation Team #2 is on duty this week. Check with Horace on Sunday evening for your assignments.

Yknow, Momyou just cant baptize a cat!

Order of Service
Welcome & Announcements Scripture: John 14:8-9 Song 756
When We All Get to Heaven I.

Have You Seen?

John 14:8-9
You Have Seen Show us ---

o Jesus announced His ________________. John 13:33-34 o Philip wanted ____________________. o Philip says that a reminder would be _______________. You have seen the Father. o o o He is asking, ? You have seen the _________________. Exodus 33:23 The theme of the gospel of John.

Song 853
God Is So Good

Prayer Song 782

Worthy Art Thou (Vs. 1 II. What Do You See? & 3) They did not know what they had seen.

Song 237 His Grace Reaches Me Comments Lord's Supper Collection Song 220
He Lives

They knew what they thought they saw. The __________ of God. Matthew 16:16 Jesus ____________ . John 9:35-37

We dont always see what others see, or others see what we see. o Did you see ? III. The Eyes of Faith Faith sees more than the obvious. o Others saw that Jesus was __________. John 3 Some see Some see Some see Some see Some see -

Sermon: Have You Seen Song 421

Love Lifted Me

Have you seen Jesus, my Lord? o o o o o

Song 860
He Is My Everything

Prayer

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Scheduled to Serve Next Week (5/6/12)

Announcements
Horace Phillips

Building Better Marriages

May 4 - 6 at Southern Ridge Church of Christ Speaker: Leon Dennis Westside Church of Christ Norman, OK Lesson 1: Biblical Principles Friday Night: (7:00 7:45) Lesson 2: Harmony Factors Friday Night: (8:15 9:00) Lesson 3: Individual Differences Saturday Morning: (9:00 9:45) Lesson 4: Intimacy Issues Saturday Morning: (10:15 11:00) Lesson 5: Communication Problems: Sunday Morning: (Bible Class: 9:00 9:45) Lesson 6: Love Matters: Sunday Morning: (Worship: 10:00) This is a seminar with lessons for every married couple, regardless of how long you have been married. Invite Your Friends
To My Christian Family, A big Thank-You for the food, cards, phone calls, flowers, & visits. It is a delight to know that you are not alone. It all helps east the tension, pain and doubt. Thank you for being there when I needed you. Jeanette Mitchell
Ministers George King Dwain Thacker Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance Keith McDougal Russell Dyer Caleb Eggleston

Greeters
Arless & Sue Murray Horace & Betty Phillips Roger & Terri Scott

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Blue Suarez

Chad Bruner Dwight Andrews Hubert Nelson Keith McDougal Dan Jolliff Arless Murray Bill Fleming Sunday DeWayne Ross Glenn Elmore Jerry Doyle Walter McFadden Max McDougal

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am)

Bill Sherman

Prayers (pm)
Brian Jaworsky

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 Walter McFadden

Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

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