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(405) 341-3353 December 10, 2017Volume 56 No. 46

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CovenantCommunityIncarnation

CrossResurrection

FaithTransformation

Culmination

THE GOSPELRediscovering the Story

that Sanctifies & Saves Us

THE GOSPELRediscovering the Story

that Sanctifies & Saves Us

Holiday ScheduleWEDNESDAY, DEC. 20

Classes meet as usualSUNDAY, DEC. 24 - CHRISTMAS EVE

3:00 pm Worship only(No CBH or classes)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 277:00 pm Area-Wide Service at

Edmond Church of ChristSUNDAY, DEC. 31 - NEW YEAR’S EVE

10:40 am Worship(No Bible Classes)

5:00 pm Worship in the Auditorium

Ladies’ Holiday Devotional and Dessert Tasting

Saturday, December 161 - 3 pm in the Quad

Cost $3.00Register in the foyer

You do not need to bring a dessert; our “sweet” chefs have been assigned.

Happy Holidays!

David: A House of Honor2 Samuel 7:22-26

SUNDAY EVENING SERMON SERIESSUNDAY MORNING SERMON SERIES

WOMEN’S CHORUS TO SING ON DEC. 10 AFTER EVENING SERVICE.

NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOSPITALIZED INTEGRIS EDMOND: Priscilla Alley

REHAB TUSCANY: Joanne Wilson BELLEVUE: Virgil Bond, Bob Stohldrier, Paul Eubanks

CONTINUED PRAYERS Glendell Norman, Rosa Manhalter, Betty Wright, Paul & Rozilla Harland, Rodney Chambers, Ellen Chambers, Tonia Lillard, Mary Carney, Jerry Scott, Lou Spencer, Betty Maston, Sharon Vaulner, Stephanie Howell, Kim Waggoner’s father, Richard & Robbie Jones, Mitch Tyler’s father, Karen Babcock, Mike Britt’s mother, Joy Mansfield’s daughter, Linda Walts, Buck Buchanan’s grandson, Michael Alridge, Richard Albright, Bea Bowles, Kaye Boyce,

Anne Lynne Young, Jase Bollenbach, Nancy Dew, Tia White, Angelica Lopez, Betty Kramzar, Daughter of Karl & Beverly White, Louise Dennis, Don Rayner, Casey Carlton, T. Byers, Joy Plumlee, Cindy Dennis, Dorla Matlock’s father, Pat Shurley, David Van Nostrand THOSE IN THE MILITARY: Chris Gehri, Bradley Martin, Alex Young, Atticus Young, Miller Burkson, Clayton Williams, Cody Phillips, Alison Young, Cassie Essary, Abe Spillman

CONGRATULATIONS TO BEAU & KELSEY BURTON on the birth of Every Claire. She weighed 8lbs 7oz and has two big sisters, Lydia & Meredith. PAT SHURLEY on the birth of her great-granddaughter.

SHEPHERDS PRAYER TIME on Wednesday night at 8:15 in the parlor. Everyone is welcome. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: canned soup/stew, canned chicken/tuna, saltine crackers. NURSERY WORKERS: Transformers Class ANNUAL MEETING as required by the state of Oklahoma, is Dec. 17 at 4:55 pm in the auditorium. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: Mark your calendars for Feb. 9 & 10 for a great weekend with your spouse with special presenters, Justin & Jennifer Gerhardt. MEN'S CHORUS will not meet until January. MISSION COMMITTEE meeting on Dec. 10 at 4 pm in the conference room. THANK YOU to all of you who purchased gifts for Christmas Wish. We blessed 187 Edmond children this Christmas.

YOUTH MINISTRY DEC. 10: Christmas Party after evening service

HISPANIC MINISTRY DEC. 10: Christmas Wish Potluck

I am excited to talk to you about the Lord’s work going on in Coleraine, Northern Ireland. With a population of 25,000, including Irish, Polish, Spanish, Nigerian, and Turkish communities, there is a range of cultures to interact with in one place! In 2016 I went as a summer intern and had an experience that helped deepen my love for God with my heart, mind, and soul and learn how He wants me to love others. I am excited to be going back in a few weeks to work for the next two years.

I will be working with Bert Ritchie and the Artillery Rd. Church of Christ, a congregation of about 40 members. While there, I plan to help develop a youth group, work with Camp Shamrock, help with building maintenance, and do whatever I can to encourage and assist the members of the congregation.

Thank you for your financial support. I ask that you join me in my efforts in Northern Ireland by keeping me in your prayers.

- Chris Crowder

EDMOND CHURCH TO SUPPORT CHRIS CROWDER

UPCOMING EVENTS

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DATES & IMPORTANT INFORMATIONDECEMBER10: LTC Kick Off Mtg. (4:00; Chapel) Pre-Con 1 events due Online registration opens

JANUARY1: Online registration closes7: LTC practice begins

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Sonshine School shares their blessings by donating to our food pantry!

Tanner Bentley, OC

Tori Garrett, OC

Amanda Kohandani, OC

Jeremiah Ross, OC

JiLi Shockley, UCO

Tanner Sylvester, OC

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES

9 week financial course

$95 per couple or individual

EDMOND CHURCH TO SUPPORT CHRIS CROWDER

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 Josué David Alcerro NicaraguaJulio Alberto Alcerro Nicaragua Harold & Arelly Ampié NicaraguaUbaldo & Marisol Camacho MexicoEduardo Cisnero NicaraguaKye Courtright GermanyReuben & Maureen Kapaale ZambiaJana Miller ZambiaGerardo & Yesenia Rayo NicaraguaRoger & Diane Saumur Montreal

DOMESTIC MISSIONARIES Humberto & Irene Hernandez McAllen, TXJohn & Jill Schadegg Logan, UTPhil Sanders Search MINISTRY STAFF Evan BurkettBrenda GordonShawn McElroy Kevin Rayner

Kent RisleyJeremy RobertsonRandy Roper Tony Sepulveda

ELDERS Blaine AllenbachRichard BlankenshipMike CainMark ColemanAndy DeanSylvan GordonBrent KeckLyle Kelsey

Dale LollarJack LowryDave MillerLarry MillerDean NilesLendon ShottsJohn TrotterJeff Whitehead

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AM Worship (total) 1176PM Worship 472 Bible Class 985Preschool 71Grades K-6 137Grades 7-12 73College 96Seekers 55Pathfinders 43YMCA 66Sojourners 35Young Families 53Transformers 45Sowers 65VIP 59

Upwards 51Primetime 70Auditorium 32In Depth Bible Study 12Hispanic 23/38

MINISTRY PLAN REPORTWeekly Plan $41,008.00 Offering $42,175.34

COMMISSION SUNDAY Annual Plan $382,288.00 Given to Date $388,000.00

ATTENDANCE REPORT: December 3, 2017

The Christmas Season is “A Season of Giving.” All too often, this season becomes all about consuming. Here are a few ways you and your family can serve others this Christmas.

Take baked goods to shut-ins. Spend family time together baking treats and sing a Christmas Carol when you deliver them.

Donate gently used items. If you or your child receive new clothes or toys, consider donating your gently used items to a homeless shelter, orphanage, or struggling family.

Fast for a meal. Give up a meal to spend time praying for the poor, hungry and spiritually lost.

Rake your neighbor’s yard. Nobody says no to that offer!

Share a meal. Invite someone to your Christmas dinner who will otherwise be alone during the holidays.

Volunteer. Serve at a shelter, food bank, a toy drive, etc.

Secret Santa. Choose someone to whom your family can anonymously give presents. Allow your children to drop off the gifts, knock on the door, and run away. They’ll love the game of secrecy.

At a time when consumerism is so prevalent, seize the opportunity to serve and bless others as a family. May the love of Christ be evident through you as you serve!

JEREMY ROBERTSONYOUTH 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 10, 2017

SERMON“COVENANT"

Jeremiah 24:4-7

FIRST SERVICE Welcome .....................................................Randy Roper Song Leader ...........................................Matt BatchelderSongs ...............................Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee; Where He Leads, I'll Follow; Walking in SunlightPrayer.............................................................Brent TobeySongs ....................................... Great is Thy Faithfulness; How Deep the Father's LoveCommunion .......................................... Mark StansberrySong .......................... As the Deer Panteth for the WaterOfferingSong ................................ The Steadfast Love of the LordScripture ....................................................David RomeroSong ........................................ Standing on the PromisesSermon ........................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song .................................There's Not a FriendPrayer.........................................................Paul RyckbostAnnouncements .........................................Kevin Rayner

SECOND SERVICEChildren's Story Time ......................................Kent RisleyWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ..................................................Jason DeanSongs ........ Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah; We Will Glorify; O, Thou Fount of Every BlessingPrayer......................................................Doug HufstedlerSongs .......................................What the Lord Has Done; When My Love to Christ Grows WeakCommunion ....................................... Jeremy RobertsonSong ..............................................God Will Make a WayOfferingSong .....................................................Covenant of LoveScripture ............................................Cameron JerniganChildren's Bible HourSong ..........................................................Mighty to SaveSermon ........................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song ........................................He Leadeth MePrayerAnnouncements .........................................Kevin Rayner

WORSHIP PROGRAM

SUNDAY EVENING: December 10, 2017

Watch SEARCH each Sunday on:KOCB-TV Channel 34 Oklahoma City 7:30 am

Also available at Searchtv.orgDecember 10"Be Baptized"

SERMON“DAVID: A HOUSE OF HONOR"

2 Samuel 7:22-26

Welcome ...............................................John FriasSong Leader ...................................... Jason Dean Songs ....................Come We that Love the Lord; Thank You, Lord; Reign in Me; SanctuaryPrayer................................................Hunter Zajac Scripture ..............................................Drake BassSongs ....................... Where He Leads, I’ll Follow; The Lord’s My Shepherd; Let Me Love Close to TheeSermon ................................................ Kent RisleyInvitation Song ..............................Love Lifted meLord’s Supper in the Chapel ..Jeremy Robertson Song .................... I Have Found a Friend in JesusPrayer................................................ Noah BosleyAnnouncements ............................. Kevin Rayner

December 101 Corinthians 4:1-21

Right Attitudes Toward the Apostles