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(405) 341-3353 March 9, 2014Volume 52, No. 9

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Give so others can receive the gospel.Due to the winter weather, last week’s Commission Sunday was postponed until this Sunday, March 9. This will be the first of three Commission Sundays in 2014. On these special days, we call attention to what God is doing through the Edmond congregation to take the gospel to the world through mission trips, missionaries, and special mission projects and organizations. God continues to change lives and impact the world as we GO, GIVE, and PRAY. Please plan to participate in this Commission Sunday by sacrificially giving so we can meet our annual goal of $433,000, which enables us to support 12 full-time missionaries, fund 75% of every Edmond member’s mission trip this year, and support our partnering orphanages, camps, and mission projects throughout the world.

OUR MISSION WORKSHope for Haiti’s Children (Haiti)Jochebed’s Choice Children’s Home (Indonesia) La Sierra Youth Bible Camp (Mexico)Luminares Youth Bible Camp (Nicaragua)Namwianga Mission (Zambia)Care Packages for Mexico & Nicaragua

OUR MISSIONARIESUbaldo Camacho (Mexico)Reynaldo Garciá, Harold Ampié, Gerardo Rayo (Nicaragua) José Guido, Juan Pablo Perez, Gabriel Rivera (Nicaragua)Humberto Hernandez (McAllen, TX)Reuben Kapaale (Zambia)Roger Saumur (Canada)John Schadegg (Utah)Kara Tobey (Mozambique)

C MMISSION SUNDAY

HELP SPREAD THE GOSPEL

MARCH9

PARTNERING WITH GOD TO PLANT SEEDS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD!ANNUAL GOAL: $433,000

Hear about how God impacted young people at Camp Luminares, hosted by our Sojourners class and the local congregations.

SUNDAY EVENING, MARCH 9 CAMP LUMINARES REPORT

2014 MISSION TRIP PREVIEWOur congregation is committed to sharing the love of Jesus, whether in our own backyard or across the world. This year, we have the opportunity to send more than 300 of our members into the mission field to spread God’s word and show his love. Please pray for these short-term works and each person participating, as well as the full-time missionaries we support.

Jan. 10-17 Luminares, Nicaragua 10 participants Mar. 14-22 McAllen, Texas 140 participants May 30-June 6 Logan, Utah 45 participants June 11-18 Nicaragua 32 participants July 3-10 Niagara Falls, NY 28 participants July 5-12 Haiti 20 participants July 18-25 Poncha Springs, CO 70 participants

NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOSPITALIZED MERCY: Barbara Risley

REHAB MANOR CARE: Rex Avera AMG: Elmer Stoner MD ANDERSON: Beverly White PARCWAY: A.G. Smith

CONTINUED PRAYERS John Bridwell, Priscilla Alley, Valorie Noe, Tamie Ross, Linda McAdams, David Jones, Rodney Chambers, Margaret Cain, Buddy & Ruby Mayes, John & Glendell Norman, Betty Maston, Doris Davis, Mary Carney, Edith Avera, Mike Scharrer, Noe’s daughter, Shirley Boyce’s daughter, Lily Cail’s father, Jonathan King, Susan Sullivan, Amy McCue, Randy Cocklin, Amy Clinton, Ron Goodnight, Erwin’s Son-in-law, Jennifer Meyer’s mother, Martin Abela, Dusty Austin, Jeremy Robertson’s mother, Carol Kelsey, Bill Antwine, Katie Johnson, Amy Carnagey, Phyllis McConnell, Dan Gatewood, Rusty Rankin, Phil Sanders’ mother, Max Dunn, Darlene

Allenbach, Paula Marburger’s mother, Leslie Shockley, Roger Morton, Stephen Kumor, Elyssa Dolinger 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 BRENDA GORDON in the death of her uncle. BILL LOWRY in the death of his sister.

SHOWERS BABY GIRL SHOWER FOR MICHELLE WALTON (daughter of Monte & Toni Farrar) on Mar. 9 at 2 pm in the parlor. BRIDAL SHOWER FOR KRISTEN MATLOCK on Mar. 9 at 2 pm in fellowship C. BABY GIRL SHOWER FOR KACEE BLACKWELL on Apr. 6 at 2 pm in the parlor.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CHAD & KULLOUGH CASHAT on the adoption of Kayelea.

MONDAY FOR THE MASTER menu is baked potatoes & chili with hotdogs for the kids. The Light & Seekers classes are responsible for dessert & clean-up. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: boxed cereal, complete meals & jelly. MARCH NURSERY WORKERS: Sowers class MEN’S CHORUS will meet Mar. 9 at 4 pm in the auditorium. TORNADO RELIEF TRIP to Peoria, IL on April 3-6 to work with a local church of Christ. Contact Steve Lucas (328-0186) if you are interested. EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA will be Apr. 20. Please bring individually wrapped candy. PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE: A 4-week class for engaged couples, will meet on Wednesday nights in April, in room 132 C. Registration is required online. HOPE FOR HAITI DAY: Eat at Top That Pizza on Mar. 12, and they will donate to this mission. MCALLEN, TX MISSION TRIP MEETING on Mar. 9 at 4 pm in the chapel. Important meeting for all participants.

Sherriee AbuelLauren BalbinAdam BarnesKatie BarnesMitchell BarronTravis BattlesTanner BentleyDale BettesJim & Meagan BoboSean BolinJaron BrandtAndrew BrownBenjamin BrownAbbie BryantBurkett FamilyBryan BuxtonCody CooperHunter CovaltCaitlin & Carly CrockettChrisr CrowderAbby DavisMelanie DavisDarci DeanColeman DennisAlissa DixonKamille DorrMercedes & Porscha DucatKaylee Eubank

Kaitlin EvansPatrick FactorBrandon FeltonMitchell FordJohn FriasJosh & Susan FulksGibbs FamilyAdam GilesGigi GonzalezMadi GoodinKen & Crystal GoolsbyPaige GreenGabriel GunselmanErin HarvillKenny HeadElizabeth HendersonAbby & Ashton HladikJosh HowardJackson HuddlestonJulie HudsonBrooklyn HutsonBryce HyattJackson FamilyToria JohnsonTyrell JohnsonJenny JonesKayce Jones

Ryan JonesJoe KelseyCaleb KingSteven LangleyJames LauderdaleMichaela LawsonRebecca LaxtonVentura LopezJonathan LumMarissa MadisonCasey MaynardBenjamin McCoyHannah McKenzieZekariah McNealAustin McRayMinor FamilyBlake NeeceMackenzie OlmsteadCourtlin OsbornKeegan PalmerRenee PedersenQuinton PetersJared PunjabiKevin & Katie RaynerMichael ReeseEllyn ReidBrayden ReiterRisley Family Camerin Roberts

Jeremy RobertsonKristen RojoBrady RossKeaton & Kendall RossJake SandersonSepulveda FamilyJi Li ShockleyColten SikesCaleb & Rachel SmithMarci & Tori SmithNick & Derrick StanfordAshley TackettMadison TalleyNick ThomasMark TinsleyJohn TrotterTruex FamilyJordan Van BuskirkTaylor VanderfordYesenia VillamanHayley WaldoCory WatsonJaney WeastElijah WeaverKristen WheelerForrest WhiddonAmy WinnAl Wolf

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SPRING BREAK MCALLEN MISSION TRIP

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY MAR. 9: Impact Worship

YOUTH MINISTRY MAR. 9: McAllen Meeting at 4 pm MAR. 10: Elevate, 8pm at the Cecil’s MAR. 30: Wellington Worship

Asher Lentz 9Karen Driskill 9Von Davis 10Ken Laxton 10Jean Metheny 11Judy Vaulner 11Mary Stohldrier 11Geoff Kingsley 11Drew Perry 12Susan Barnes 12

Toni Farrar 12Caryn Powers 13Elizabeth King 13Rielyn Glavan 14Josh Tennial 14Audrey Gibbs 14Quinnlyn Rains 15Aaron Elmore 15Sara Goetzinger 15Joe Kelsey 15

Mark & Cindy Coleman 11Peter & Kim Walden 11Randy & Barbara Matthews 14David & Nancy Jones 14James & Ashley Bettes 14

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

?SPIRITUAL FORMATION

PARENTING CLASS3 part series - Wed. nights

7pm, Room 220

March 26Is my child ready to

be baptized?April 2

What does my child need to know

before baptism?April 9

How can I teach my child to love Jesus?

Sw eetSongis the

Women’s Spring Fellowship Event

Friday, March 28th • 6:00-8:30 pmCost is $8.00

(includes dinner, devotional, and encouragement)In the fellowship area and chapel

Registration starts March 9 in the foyer.Child care is available for a small fee.

All ladies are invited and registration is required.

WALKING WITH JESUS TO THE CROSS

Equipping Your Children for a Lifetime of Healthy Sexuality

SUNDAY MORNING SERMON SERIESSTARTS MARCH 16

• How and why should we start the conversation?• Real. Healthy. Sexuality. • Healthy bodies, healthy minds• Healthy sexuality requires healthy relationships• Simple, practical tips and tools

MONDAY NIGHTS AT 6:30 PM 5 WEEK SERIES BEGINNING MARCH 31 IN THE CHAPEL

FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES

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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

Last week, the heart breaking decision was made to not travel to Aquiles, Mexico over Spring Break. Safety concerns and the possibility of increased instability and unrest caused by recent current events posed additional potential difficulties.

Even though the campus ministry will not be traveling to Mexico, some of the mission work will continue in Aquiles and the surrounding villages. Care packages will be distributed and concrete floors will be poured. Certainly, not everything that we had planned to accomplish will be done, but the people in the valley will know that we love them and care about them physically and spiritually.

Hoping and planning to go to Aquiles, but knowing that travel concerns were an issue, we have been working with our missionary in McAllen, TX, Humberto Hernandez, on alternate plans. A large group of college students, youth, adults, and families will be working with the Iglesia de Cristo in San Juan/McAllen, TX. We will be doing many work projects for the church and its members, as well as hosting a gospel meeting and conducting neighborhood VBS every day.

Please keep our brothers and sisters in Mexico in your prayers, and please pray for those going on the Spring Break mission trip.

SERVICES CANCELLED DUE TO SNOWAM Worship Total PM Worship Bible School Preschool Grades K-6 Grades 7-12 College Seekers Pathfinders LIGHT YMCA Sojourners Young Families Transformers

Sowers VIP Upwards Primetime Auditorium In Depth Bible Study Spanish MINISTRY PLAN REPORT Weekly Plan $40,703.00 Weekly Offering $3,205.00COMMISSION SUNDAY Plan $433,000.00

ATTENDANCE REPORT: March 2, 2014

EVAN BURKETTCOLLEGE 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: March 9, 2014

SERMON“PLANTING & PARTNERING”

Philippians 1:2-8

COMMISSION SUNDAY

FIRST SERVICEWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ................................................... Kyle PullenSongs .................................................................... 501, S 8Prayer.............................................. Richard BlankenshipSongs .................................................................. S 27, 784Communion .................................................Evan BurkettSong ............................................................................ S 65Scripture ....................................................... Stan DowersSong ............................................................................. 275Sermon ................................. Randy Roper & Kent RisleySpecial Offering ............................................ John TrotterSong ............................................................................. 613InvitationInvitation Song ............................................................ 282Announcements ............................................... Rob LongSong ............................................................................ S 57Prayer........................................................... Bob Brackett

SECOND SERVICEChildren’s Story Time ......................................Kent RisleyMission Prayer for McAllen, TXWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ..................................................Jason DeanSongs ................... 22, 48, S 7, Hosanna, You’re My KingPrayer........................................................... Mark HamlinSongs .......................................................Every Time, 484Communion .................................................Evan BurkettSong ............................................................................. 632Scripture ........................................................ David KeckSongs .......................................................................... S 57Sermon ................................. Randy Roper & Kent RisleySpecial Offering ............................................ John TrotterSong ............................................................................. 613InvitationInvitation Song ............................................................ 706Announcements ............................................... Rob LongSong ............................................................................. 527Prayer........................................................... Paul Howard

WORSHIP PROGRAM

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March 9 “God of this World”

SERMONLUMINARES REPORT

“MISSION TRIP PREVIEW”Romans 10:13-15

Welcome .........................................................Kent RisleySong Leader ..................................................Jason DeanSongs ........................ 200, Reign in Me, He is WonderfulScripture ....................................................... Clint GarrettPrayer...................................................... Jonathan CurtisSongs ........................ What the Lord has Done, 572, 571“God at Work through Luminares” ....Preston Watterson2014 Mission Trip PreviewInvitation Song .........................................Hide Me AwaySong ............................................................................ S 66Lord’s Supper in the Chapel ................Doug HuffstedlerAnnouncements ............................................... Rob LongSong ............................................................................. 400Prayer................................................................Will Arnett

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