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(405) 341-3353 November 2, 2014Volume 53, No. 40

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Daddy-DaughterDATE NIGHT

InHis Steps

NOV. 7 @ 7PMPreK - 6th GRADE

Daddies and daughters will enjoy a night of activities and dessert in the

youth wing and gym.Online Registeration ends Nov. 3

C MMISSION SUNDAY

HELP SPREAD THE GOSPEL

NOVEMBER 16Sunday, November 16, is the third and final Commission Sunday of 2014. Your prayerful participation and sacrificial giving are needed. To date, we have contrib-uted $281,500 of our annual need of $432,484. That’s a difference of $150,984, our goal for the final Commission Sunday of the year. All of these funds are used to support our full-time missionaries, supplement the cost of mission trips for 340 people this year, and fund special mission projects such as orphanages in Haiti and Indonesia, care packages, Zambian student scholarships, etc. Decide now to partner with God and this congregation by giving sacrificially on Commission Sunday, and let’s continue to let God use us to advance the Kingdom throughout the world!

SUNDAY EVENING SERMON SERIESAA

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GOD’S WAY

It’s time for FALL BACK. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour.

On Sunday evening, Nov. 9, the sermon will include a special challenge and recognition of our new marriages in the congregation. If you have been married five years or less, please send the church office a digital copy of your wedding photo and a current couple/family photo (send to katie@edmondcc.com).

Nov. 2Two Shall Become One

Nov. 9 Til Death Do Us Part

NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYER TIME WITH ELDERS Wednesday night at 8:15 in the parlor. Everyone is invited. MONDAY FOR THE MASTER menu will be spaghetti, salad and bread. The Pathfinders & Seekers classes are responsible for dessert and clean-up. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: Canned soups/chili, canned chicken/tuna & saltine crackers. Thank you for your support of the pantry. Please pick up an item or two this week. NOVEMBER NURSERY WORKERS: Young Families Class SPANISH-SPEAKING AREA-WIDE FELLOWSHIP on Nov. 21 & 22. Sign-up sheets will go around in Bible class on Nov. 2 for you to help serve and bring desserts. See Tony Sepulveda or David Waldo for details. CHRISTMAS WISH: Do you know an Edmond family who could use help this Christmas? Forms are available in the foyer. We will have stockings in the foyer on Nov. 16 for those who like to purchase gifts. UR SPECIAL FALL DISTRIBUTION will be Nov. 14 & 15 at the Edmond Community Center. Sign up in the foyer this Sunday to volunteer. HOPE FOR HAITI DAY at Johnnies on Nov. 2. A portion of your receipt will go to this mission. WOMEN’S CHORUS practice on Nov. 2 & 16 at 3:30 in the chapel. MEN’S MINISTRY meeting on Nov. 2 at 4 pm in room 218. THANK YOU NOTES were received from Nancy Jones, Ruby Wood, Carlene Campbell, Donna Marshall, Pat Shurley and Kenny & Mary Ann Sipes.

BAPTIZED

BECKY ISBELL

PLACING MEMBERSHIP BRAD & ANN BUXTON (BRYAN, BRENNA, BRIELLE, BROOKLYN, BRAILEE & BRANDI) 4113 Folcroft, 73013

HOSPITALIZED EDMOND: Rosa Manhalter OU MED: Rocio Lazaro VA: Paul Harland

REHAB BRADFORD VILLAGE: Verda Howie, Wayne Thomas

CONTINUED PRAYERS John Bridwell, Linda McAdams, Priscilla Alley, David Jones, Buddy & Ruby Mayes, John & Glendell Norman, Mary Carney, Edith Avera, Susan Sullivan, Amy McCue,

Randy Cocklin, Amy Clinton, Jackie Sanders, Harold Dills, Brenda Risley’s sister, Angie Ridings, Mickey Stephen Bowles, Bea Bowles, Rosa Manhalter, Andrea Johnson, Rodney Chambers, Beverly Woodard, Tia White, Camey Johnson, Jim Leach, Ron Powell, Paula Marburger, Mark Hamlin’s father, John Avera, Lorrie Renfro’s sister, Carol Butler, Susie Best, Mack Lyon, Kerianne Roper’s mother, Erwin’s daughter, Becky Dodd, Rachel Cooper’s daughter, Bill Lowry, Ron Metheny, Ann Ingle’s son, Julia Heringer, Mary Ann Sipes, Grau’s daughter, Alma Burgess, Betty Maston THOSE IN THE MILITARY Chris Gehri, Doug Dedon, Bradley Martin, Glen Lollar, Alex Young, Abe Spillman, Christopher Spangler, Atticus Young, Taylor Phillips, Miller Burkson

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO CATHY BOND In the death of her sister.

BRIDAL SHOWER FOR ABBY BIGHAM on Nov. 2 at 2 pm in the parlor.

TRUNK-OR-TREAT

Thank you for your participation in Trunk or Treat!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

James Williams 2Michael Dean 2Conner Reed 2Bob Robb 2Tara Deal 3Bethany Miller 3Nathan McPhetridge 3Turner Ramsey 3Mike Britt 3Elise Shough 4Harold Dills 5Bobby Ross 5

Debbie Bynum 5Sandra Thompson 5Denise Sullivan 6Tyler Bynum 7Shirley Boyce 7Sue Kinney 7Rick Johnson 7Jonathan Curtis 7Jeanette Reichardt 8Hunter Zajac 8Paul Ryckbost 8

Cory & Julie Guthrie 6Eddie & Nicole Correa 6

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

YOUTH MINISTRY NOV. 2: Halloween Party at the Dean’s after evening service NOV. 3: Elevate, 8 pm at the Horton’s NOV. 5: Peak Wednesday/Parent Meeting NOV. 6: OneWay, 7 pm at the Zajac’s

COLLEGE MINISTRY NOV.9: Thanksgiving Meal after 2nd service in the fellowship hall

SENIOR MINISTRY NOV. 4: Singles’ Dinner 6 pm in the parlor

NEW MEMBER DINNER

Nov. 9Nov. 9surviving

HolidaysTHE

When Your Grief Competes With Memories & TraditionsA Special GriefShare Presentation

Video Presentation& Brief Discussion

Monday, Nov. 176:30pmIn the Chapel

Contact Allen & Jeanette Wiederstein if you plan to attend or need more information.

Our children’s ministry will also participate by bringing their 28:19 cans to put their change in the wagon at Story Time on November 16.

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Thank you for your participation in Trunk or Treat!

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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 Montreal

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

MINISTRY STAFF Evan BurkettBrenda GordonKevin Rayner

Kent RisleyJeremy RobertsonRandy Roper

ELDERS Blaine AllenbachRichard BlankenshipMike CainMark ColemanAndy DeanSylvan GordonLyle KelseyDale Lollar

Jack LowryDave MillerLarry MillerDean NilesLendon ShottsJohn TrotterBob WhiddonJeff Whitehead

AM Worship Total 1268PM Worship 681 Bible School 1019 Preschool 78Grades K-6 145Grades 7-12 76College 120Seekers 22Pathfinders 37LIGHT 19YMCA 50Sojourners 43Young Families 54Transformers 44Sowers 57

VIP 73Upwards 40Primetime 82Auditorium 54In Depth Bible Study 14Spanish 14/28MINISTRY PLAN REPORT Weekly Plan $40,703.00 Weekly Offering $42,402.12 COMMISSION SUNDAY Plan $432,484.00Offering $281,500.00

ATTENDANCE REPORT: October 26, 2014

The primary concern of a Christian parent is their child’s relationship with God. It is no secret there has been an exodus of students who are leaving the church after they graduate from high school. This has led to justified concern and numerous research projects to discover why students are leaving.

I am currently reading Sticky Faith by Dr. Kara Powell and Dr. Chap Clark. I’m enjoying the material because it does an excellent job of moving from research to practical application. The foundation of their findings is built around the fact that parents are the primary influence on their student’s spirituality. The book states, “The most important social influence in shaping young people’s religious lives is the religious life modeled and taught to them by their parents.” Students who have a vibrant, meaningful faith modeled for them in the home are significantly more likely to take ownership of their own faith and remain faithful to God throughout their life.

In your home, consider how you can model faithfulness for your family. Let them see that your faith drives every decision you make. Let your family see you study scripture, give, serve, love, and pray. Your children will take notice and they will follow your example.

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: November 2, 2014

SERMON“WORSHIPING GOD AMONG THE INVISIBLE”

Isaiah 61:1-3

FIRST SERVICEWelcome .........................................................Kent RisleySong Leader ................................................ Monte FarrarSongs ............................................................... 419, 866, 9Prayer...............................................................Joe KelseySongs ............................................................. 892, 53, 622Communion ..............................................Michael CadySong ............................................................................ S 16OfferingSong ............................................................................. 244Scripture .......................................................Austin LowrySong ............................................................................. 438Sermon .......................................................... Alan Martin Invitation Song ............................................................ 687Announcements .........................................Kevin RaynerSong ............................................................................. 394Prayer......................................................... Rusty Matlock

SECOND SERVICEChildren’s Story Time ......................................Kent RisleyWelcome .....................................................Randy Roper Song Leader ................................................ Larry OwsleySongs .............................Battle Belongs to the Lord, 553, How Great is Our God, 738Prayer.............................................................Jason DeanSong ..........Pierce My Ear, How Deep the Father’s LoveCommunion .................................................... Tobin ParisSong ............................................................................. 709OfferingScriptureSongs ................................................................. S 26, S 70Dismiss for Bible HourSermon .......................................................... Alan MartinInvitation Song ............................................................ 667Announcements .........................................Kevin RaynerSong ............................................................................. 523Prayer.............................................................Jerry Bryant

Video Presentation& Brief Discussion

Monday, Nov. 176:30pmIn the Chapel

WORSHIP PROGRAM

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November 2 “The Called Out Body”

SERMON“TWO SHALL BECOME ONE”

Matthew 19:3-6

Welcome ......................................................Evan BurkettSong Leader ............................................ Jeff WhiteheadSongs .........S 23, S 13, 250, Magnificat, Just a Little Talk Prayer................................................................... Titus EllisScripture ..........................................................Levi BurketSongs ........................................................... 863, 842, 421Sermon ........................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song ............................................................ 207Lord’s Supper in the Chapel .................. Steve ReplogleSong ............................................................................. 752Announcements .........................................Kevin RaynerSong ............................................................................. 761Prayer.............................................................. Zac Dennis

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