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The Paradoxes of Kingdom Living

SUNDAY MORNING SERMON SERIES

KELLY & KELCI TOMASI TO SERVE AS MISSIONARIES

IN BRAZIL As announced on Sept. 8, Kelly and Kelci will be leaving to begin mission work in Niteroi, Brazil. Both Kelly and Kelci were active in our campus ministry and in 2009, started working with our youth. We will

miss them, but know God will use them in great ways in Brazil. RECEPTION FOLLOWING EVENING

SERVICE IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL

NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

REQUESTING PRAYERS CHUCK WHITE

PLACING MEMBERSHIP KATIE JOHNSON 1600 Kickingbird Rd. 833A, 73034

REHAB BELLEVUE: Joan Renfro COLONIAL ESTATES: Bruce Honeycutt

CONTINUED PRAYERS John Bridwell, Priscilla Alley, Valorie Noe, Tamie Ross, Linda McAdams, David Jones, Max Dunn, Rodney Chambers, Tim Streller, Mack Lyon, Bill Lowry, Margaret Cain, Brad Markley, Buddy & Ruby Mayes, John Norman, Betty Maston, Doris Davis, Mary Carney, John Bennett’s mother, Rex & Edith Avera, Mike Scharrer, Wiley Risley, Phil Thompson’s father, Noe’s daughter, Beverly White, Maureen Kapaale, Shirley Boyce’s daughter, Lily Cail’s father, Jonathan King, Sharon Vaulner, Karen Babcock’s son, Brenda Risley’s father, Pam Tennial’s aunt, Amy Risley’s sister, Kylie Cocklin, Dawn Sharp’s Step-mom, Mary Dill’s brother-in-law, Harold Dills, Kylie Stough, Robert Stohldrier, Connie

Mashburn, Dustin Austin, Jerry Scott, Charlene Miller, Rosa Manhalter, James McConnell, Marie Kee, Doris Robb, Rusty Matlock, Lisa Noon 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 SARAH GIGSTAD in the death of her mother. STEVEN FLETCHER in the death of his mother.

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE WEDDING OF SARAH RISLEY AND TRACY MARSHALL on Oct. 5, at 3 pm in Angel Park.

BRIDAL SHOWER FOR NICOLE DANIEL, bride elect of Tyler Replogle, on Oct. 6 at 2 pm in the parlor. She is registered at Target & Bed, Bath & Beyond.

BABY BOY SHOWER FOR MARTINA GOMES on Oct. 6 after 2nd service in the Bible hour room. Baby basics and Wal-Mart gift cards are needed.

MONDAY FOR THE MASTER menu is ham and sweet potatoes and corn dogs for the kids. The VIP class is responsible for desserts and clean-up. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: canned vegetables/fruit, canned soup/chili, spaghetti & sauce. Thank you, your support is always appreciated. SEPTEMBER NURSERY WORKERS: Sowers Class OCTOBER: College & LIGHT classes WOMEN’S CHORUS will meet on Sept. 29 at 3:30 in the chapel. LOST & FOUND is located in the hallway near the office doors. For valuables such as cell phones or cash, please call the office. KIDS’ PLACE TRAINING SESSION for greeters and facilitators on Nov. 9 from 9 am – 4 pm. Contact Jen Foster for more details [email protected]. LAST SUNDAY VISITATION: Pick up a list in the foyer and make some visits this month. HOUSING NEEDED: World Mission Workshop at OC needs housing for students on Oct. 24-26. If you can help, contact Audrey in the church office. COLLEGE ADOPTION DINNER has been changed to Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 6 pm in the chapel. Please sign up in Bible class if you’d like to adopt a student.

Lessons on God’s Timing

Oct. 18-19Friday 5:45 pm • Saturday 8:30 am-3 pm

$21 / $10 for studentsFor more info, contact Becky Grau.

Guest SpeakerPhyllis Allen

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Last Day to Register is Oct. 13

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

Floyd Vaulner 29Jeremy Robertson 29John Davis 29Sara Watterson 29Kent Dodd 29Kirk Willis 30Caleb Dacus 30Montaz Jones 30David Barnett 1Mildred Dunn 1Shani Heitmann 1Lance Ford 1Dennis Watson 2Mel Milligan 2Dusty Austin 2

Becky Zajac 2Kerianne Roper 2Michelle Walton 2Brian Hampton 2James Thompson 2Luke Sayre 3Christina Lentz 3Raechell McCue 3Verda Howie 3Melody Peacock 3Joey Provost 4Sylvan Gordon 4Scot Smith 5Alan Jackson 5

Jim & Missie Bobo 29Ken & Ruby Laxton 2Ray & Ronda Davis 5

YOUTH MINISTRY SEPT. 29: Wellington Worship SEPT. 30: Elevate, 8 pm at the Hamlin’s OCT. 3: OneWay, 7 pm at the Paris’

SENIOR MINISTRY OCT.1: Single’s Dinner; 6 pm in the parlor

CAMPUS MINISTRY OCT. 2: College Adoption Dinner at 6 pm in the chapel

SPANISH MINISTRY SEPT. 29: Potluck

OCTOBER 6-8For more deta i l s and a fu l l schedu le,

v i s i t www.oc.edu/ lec tu resh ip

TRUNK-OR-TREAT

MEN’S NIGHT OUTFAITH, FAMILY & DUCKS

A Conversation with John Howard of Duck

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Activity Center

$25 per person

Limited Seating.Register in the foyer.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16:00-9:00PM

Oct. 27 Following evening services. Kids up through 5th grade. Sign up in class to host and decorate your car trunk! Bring individually wrapped candy to Brenda’s office.

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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 Ubaldo Camacho MexicoJose Guido NicaraguaReuben & Maureen Kapaale ZambiaJuan Pablo & Fatima Perez 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 Long

Kevin RaynerKent RisleyJeremy Robertson

Randy RoperKelly Tomasi

ELDERS Blaine AllenbachRichard BlankenshipMike CainMark ColemanAndy DeanSylvan Gordon

Lyle KelseyDale LollarJack LowryDave MillerLarry MillerDean Niles

Lendon ShottsJohn TrotterBob WhiddonJeff Whitehead

REFLECTIONS…

We know Jesus’ commission to us is “go” and tell. Let’s balance between the “great commission” and the “great commandment.” That’s a great challenge! How do you respond to challenges? When we moved to the Lord’s side, we joined His cause.

God wants everyone saved. We know the “command” and desired outcome, so let’s work backwards. Our challenge, before the last stages of the conversion process, sinners must hear the right message. Before most will listen, they need to genuinely see it in a Christian person. Jesus’ commission originally meant “as you go.” Remember we are walking billboards others are watching. Why would they listen unless it has dramatically helped us? Before that step, a “connection” is vital. Who are the people in our lives? God is placing a Christian in their life; is it you? Walk across the room (or street) and connect with them.

Yours, mine, and our challenge:• Has everyone heard? Go! • How is your “walk” or “as you go” that others are watching?• What lost person has God put your life? Connect!

What a thrilling challenge God gives us. Share your successful stories on Facebook’s Connect Challenge. Return daily for ideas and encouragement.

AM Worship Total 1294PM Worship 559Bible School 981 Preschool 75Grades K-6 146 Grades 7-12 17College 134Seekers 25 Pathfinders 39LIGHT 20YMCA 41Sojourners 34Young Families 70Transformers 42

Sowers 60VIP 79Upwards 31Primetime 76Auditorium 70In Depth Bible Study 6Spanish 16/28

MINISTRY PLAN REPORTWeekly Plan $39,067.00 Weekly Offering $34,050.40 COMMISSION SUNDAYPlan $410,000.00Offering $184,574.00

ATTENDANCE REPORT: September 22, 2013

KEVIN RAYNERCOMMUNITY & SR. ADULT MINISTER

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: September 29, 2013

SERMON“EXALTED IN HUMILITY”

Philippians 2:5-11

FIRST SERVICEWelcome ..................................................Randy RoperSong Leader .....................................Allen WiedersteinSongs .........................................................499, 524, S 3Prayer...........................................................Mark WileySong ..........................................................................916Communion ........................................ Dan GatewoodSong ......................................................................... S 71OfferingSong ......................................................................... S 57Scripture .................................................... Mike BosleySong ......................................................................... S 46Sermon .....................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song .........................................................492Announcements .......................................Evan BurkettSong ..........................................................................244Prayer........................................................Rick Bagwell

SECOND SERVICEChildren’s Story Time .................................. Kent RisleyWelcome ..................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ......................................... Jeff WhiteheadSongs .............761, 402, 389, What the Lord Has DonePrayerSongs ................................................................. S 3, 784Communion .............................................. Neil RobertsSong ......................................................................... S 71OfferingSong ..........................................................................387Scripture .......................................................Russ SharpSong ..........................................................................499Children’s Bible HourSermon .....................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song ...........................................................23Announcements .......................................Evan BurkettSong ..........................................................................602Prayer..................................................... Merritt Roberts

WORSHIP PROGRAM

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SUNDAY EVENING: September 29, 2013

Watch SEARCH each Sunday on:KSBI-TV Channel 52 Oklahoma City 7:30 am

September 29“What Grace Teaches”

SERMON“WHAT TO DO WHILE WE WAIT”

Acts 1:3-11

Welcome ................................................. Kevin RaynerSong Leader ...............................................Jason DeanSongs ..........................708, Hosanna, You’re My King, A Shield About Me, 871ScriptureSongs ................................. That’s Why We Praise Him, Every Time I See a ChildPrayerSongs ..................................................................48, 350Sermon ........................................................ Kent RisleyInvitation Song .........................................................447Song ..........................................................................842Lord’s Supper in the Chapel .................... Paul AdamsAnnouncements .......................................Evan BurkettSong ..........................................................................510Prayer

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