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Life of Moses

APRIL 18-20ROGERS, AR

Register online at www.edmondchurchofchrist.com

before Jan. 5. Jan. 12

Practices begin

CREATING SPACEWith the beginning of a new year comes the renewal of our three-year initiative called “Creating Space.” In 2013, God did amazing things through this congregation as we made ourselves available to (1) GO into the world and share the gospel, (2) CONNECT with our community, and (3) EMBRACE guests coming our way. We have some great things planned for 2014 in all three of these major areas. Every member will be challenged to continually and intentionally share and embody the gospel of Jesus Christ. Your presence and involvement are extremely important as we join together in humble service and sacrifice for God.

JANUARY 12“Creating Space” Year 2Renewal of 3-Year Initiative

JANUARY 19Challenge SundayOutreach & Stewardship Challenges

JANUARY 26Commitment SundayMinistry Involvement Enlistment

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25No Services

SUNDAY, DEC. 29 Normal Sunday Schedule

No Bible Hour5 pm Area-Wide Service at North

MacArthur; Nothing at our buildingWEDNESDAY, JAN. 1

5 pm Church-wide Devotional in Auditorium (no Bible classes)

Offices will be closing at noon on Dec. 24 and closed the 25-26 and also Jan. 1.

NO BULLETIN DECEMBER 29 & JANUARY 5

Holiday Service Schedule

NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOSPITALIZED MERCY: Vickie Garrett SPINE: Mike Britt AMG: Ruby Mayes MD ANDERSON: Beverly White

CONTINUED PRAYERS Job uncertainty, John Bridwell, Priscilla Alley, Valorie Noe, Tamie Ross, Linda McAdams, David Jones, Max Dunn, Rodney Chambers, Mack Lyon, Margaret Cain, Brad Markley, Buddy Mayes, John Norman, Betty Maston, Doris Davis, Mary Carney, Rex & Edith Avera, Mike Scharrer, Wiley Risley, Phil Thompson’s father, Noe’s daughter, Shirley Boyce’s daughter, Lily Cail’s father, Jonathan King, Connie Mashburn, Susan Sullivan, Leatha Steele, Ruby Wood, Joann Young, Amy McCue, Randy Cocklin, Marilyn Watson’s brother, Amy Clinton, Rich & Linda Walts,

Ron Goodnight, Laura Turman’s mother, Nancy Cantrell’s daughter, Cameron Noon, Connie Bettes’ Brother-in-law, The Erwin’s son-in-law, Jennifer Meyer’s mother, Kari Bowie, Kylie Stough, Lily Jo Whitehead, Stan Dower’s Brother-in-law, Beverly Woodard’s Brother-in-law, Elmer Stoner, Melissa Huston, Mark Lynn THOSE IN THE MILITARY Chris Gehri, Doug Dedon, Joe Sanders, Elaine Noe, Casey Woods, Bradley Martin, Glen Lollar, Alex Young, Abram Spillman, Christopher Spangler, Atticus Young

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO TERRI SERRATO in the death of her cousin.

BABY BOY SHOWER FOR BETSY JOHNSON on Jan. 12 at 2pm in the parlor. She is registered at Target & Babies R Us.

MONDAY FOR THE MASTER will resume on Jan. 13. The Sowers’ class will be responsible for desserts & clean-up. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: granola bars, spaghetti & sauce, pancake mix & syrup. Thank you, your support is always appreciated. DECEMBER NURSERY WORKERS: Transformers JANUARY: VIP TUESDAY LADIES CLASS will resume Jan. 14 and WEDNESDAY MOM’S CLASS will resume on Jan. 8. YEAR END AREA-WIDE SERVICE will be on Dec. 29 at North MacArthur Church of Christ. LILYFIELD has a job opening for an administrative assistant. For more information contact rgoodin@lilyfield.org. LTC REGISTRATION is now available on our website. Deadline to register is Jan. 5. See Brenda or Jeremy If you have any questions. COCOA & COOKIES will be Jan. 26 after evening services. Sign up to bring cookies starting Jan. 12 In Bible class. BLOOD DRIVE is scheduled for Jan. 19. THANK YOU: To the Men’s & Women’s Choruses for their recent program, we appreciate their hard work. Thank you notes have been received from Renee Thurman, Susan Sullivan and Ron & Terri Powell.

Thank you for donating food and gifts for the Christmas Wish Program! We helped 105 families with a meal and 220 children with toys.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NO BIBLE HOUR DEC. 22 & 29 JAN. 5: LTC online registration closes.

YOUTH MINISTRY DEC. 29: Wellington Worship JAN. 5: LTC Registration Closes JAN. 17-19: Winterfest

Nicholas Ford 22Abigael Hood 22Gary Campbell 22Matthew Peacock 22Ben Lentz 22Byron Curtis 22Terry Bond 23Karl Kueteman 23Pat Smalling 24Kathy Norman 24Stacy Haddock 24Linda Ware 25Avis Bonesteel 25Matt Goad 25Gannon Roberts 26Aaron White 27Jeannie Milligan 27Susan Hood 27Ken Hollingsworth 28Summer Bennett 28Katie Johnson 28Noah Gleason 29Wanda Shirley 29Jake Privette 29

Nancy Higgs 30Ron Goodnight 30Julian Walker 30Brenda Chambers 30Margaret Cain 31Irma Lee 31Pam Hammonds 31Jared Whitehead 31Phyllis Thomas 31Daniel Harlow 31Titus Ellis 31Arni Anderson 1Becky Grau 1Weston Banks 2Ian Hampton 2James Wallace 2Kaden Gee 3Trey Cail 3Macy Huston 4Billy Mansfield 4Kacee Blackwell 4Jack Ratcliff 4Jalynne Brandell 4Jay Brasket 4

Bill & Sharon Riggle 22Gary & Vickie Garrett 23Chuck & Susan Tanner 27Bill & Nancy Cheney 27Tom & Pat Breninger 27David & Robin Beam 29Paul & Jean Adams 29Merritt & Denise Roberts 29Don & Louann Millard 29Darwin & Pam Tennial 29Geoffrey & Elyssa Dolinger 30Michael & Kim Cady 30David & Caren Bush 31Luke & Breanna White 31Dan & Dana Sorrells 31Doyle & Ann Bundrick 1Lloyd & Melissa Kirk 4

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

9 WEEK COURSE $95/PER COUPLE/INDIVIDUAL

REGISTER ONILNE!

STARTS JANUARY 13IN THE CHAPEL

Save the Date

Marriage RetreatFeb. 14-16, 2014

Doubletree at Warren Place, Tulsa

Will ArnettAmanda CopelandJonathan CurtisMary FergusonNeil Ferguson

Kacy GarrettClint Garrett

Kyle HollingsworthDavid Romero

Preston Watterson

Luminares Mission Trip • San Marcos, NicaraguaFor teens, 13 to 19, from three area churches of Christ.

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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 MontrealKara Tobey Mozambique

DOMESTIC MISSIONARIES Humberto & Irene Hernandez McAllen, TXJohn & Jill Schadegg Logan, UTMack Lyon SearchPhil Sanders SearchTony Sepulveda Spanish Speaking Minister

MINISTRY STAFF Evan BurkettBrenda GordonRob LongKevin Rayner

Kent RisleyJeremy RobertsonRandy Roper

ELDERS Blaine AllenbachRichard BlankenshipMike CainMark ColemanAndy DeanSylvan GordonLyle KelseyDale Lollar

Jack LowryDave MillerLarry MillerDean NilesLendon ShottsJohn TrotterBob WhiddonJeff Whitehead

We are giving thanks to God for another great Christmas Wish program. Last Saturday, the Pathfinders class delivered Christmas gifts and food bags to about one hundred families (220 children) throughout the city of Edmond. Although this ministry was hosted and coordinated by the Pathfinders class, it was truly a congregational effort. It was through the generosity of so many in this church family – providing food and presents – that we were able to make the Christmas Wish program happen. We not only gave the families food and gifts, but also Bibles and information about the Edmond Church of Christ. Pray that God continues to work in the hearts of these families!

The Christmas Wish program reminds us of the following: there are many families in our community that are hurting and need help; it is an awesome blessing to help children come to know the love of God; it truly is more blessed to give than to receive; although it can be difficult, getting out of our comfort zones can be a transformative experience for us; and finally, when Christians work together incredible things happen. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15)

AM Worship Total 1209PM Worship 588Bible School 994Preschool 84Grades K-6 143Grades 7-12 88College 26Seekers 23Pathfinders 43LIGHT 28YMCA 46Sojourners 31Young Families 60Transformers 56Sowers 81

VIP 83Upwards 37Primetime 90Auditorium 51In Depth Bible Study 10Spanish 14/26MINISTRY PLAN REPORT Weekly Plan $39,067.00 Weekly Offering $50,622.19COMMISSION SUNDAY Plan $410,000.00 Offering $437,441.00

ATTENDANCE REPORT: December 15, 2013

ROB LONGYOUNG ADULTS 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: December 22, 2013

SERMON“KING”

Isaiah 9:6-7

FIRST SERVICEWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader .................................................Keith HarperSongs ..................................................................... 71, 381Prayer....................................................... Floyd ShockleySong ............................................................................ S 58Communion ............................................ Mark ColemanSong ............................................................................ S 35OfferingSong ............................................................................. 738Video Song ............................................................................. 861Scripture ................................................ Mark StansberrySong ............................................................................. 362Sermon ........................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song ............................................................ 337Announcements ..........................................Evan BurkettSong ............................................................................. 829Prayer...............................................................Larry MIller

SECOND SERVICEChildren’s Story Time ......................................Kent RisleyWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ................................................. David BurchSongs ........................................................... 376, 464, 362Prayer..............................................................Dave MillerSongs .................................................................. 490, S 58Communion .............................................Neal McCalebSong ............................................................................ S 68OfferingSongs ................................................................... 402, 876Scripture .........................................................Peter NoonSong ................................................................................. 9Sermon ........................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song .............................................................. 67Announcements ..........................................Evan Burkett Song ............................................................................. 202Prayer............................................................Harlan Smith

WORSHIP PROGRAM

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SUNDAY EVENING: December 22, 2013

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December 22 “Because of Jesus”

SERMON“HUMBLE YOURSELVES”

1 Peter 5:1-7

Welcome ............................................ Jeremy Robertson Song Leader ................................................ Larry OwsleySongs ................................................... 376, 464, 577, 202Scripture ...........................................................Mo RenfroPrayer......................................................... Floyd VaulnerSongs ........................................... Surround Us, S 22, S 30Sermon .............................................................. Rob LongInvitation Song .............................................................. 23Song ............................................................................. 738Lord’s Supper in the Chapel .................. Jeff WhiteheadAnnouncements ..........................................Evan Burkett Song ....................................................................First NoelPrayer............................................................. Wiley Risley

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