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tFriends DayWe are glad you chose to be our guest! Please let us know if you have any questions.

“LISTEN TO HIM”SERMON BY RANDY ROPER

WELCOME FRIENDS!

NEW MEMBER

DINNERNov.

3 IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL

FOLLOWING EVENING SERVICES

All new members who have not attended a new member fellowship

meal are invited to this special welcome dinner.

A SPECIAL SERIES ON SUNDAY EVENINGS

NOVEMBER 3, 10, 175:00 PM

NOV. 3The Nature of the Journey

Charles Rix & Randy RoperNOV. 10

Where is God in the Journey Charles Rix & Randy Roper

NOV. 17Hope and Help for the Journey

Allen Wiederstein & Randy Roper

NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BAPTIZED KEEGAN PALMER, OC Student

DIRECTORY UPDATE REGINALD RAYMOND 300 S. Rankin, Apt. 50, 73034 BENJAMIN & SARA DENTON 501 NW 172nd Place, 73012 ZAC & LAVON DENNIS 16401 Bandera, 73013

HOSPITALIZED MD ANDERSON: Beverly White

REHAB BELLEVUE: Joan Renfro

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 & Ruby 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, Harold Dills, Kylie Stough, Connie Mashburn, Dustin Austin, Rosa Manhalter, James McConnell, Doris Robb Christy Perry’s sister, Susan Sullivan, Leatha Steele, Ruby Wood, Caleb Garrison, Bob Whiddon, Joann Young, Glover Shipp, Melissa Huston, Amy McCue, Maryann Bastin, Grimmer Family, Randy Cocklin, Ty Martindale, Marilyn Watson’s brother, Rick Reed 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 JUDITH RISLEY in the death of her mother, who was Dustin Risley’s grandmother. BONNIE BROOKEY in the death of her brother.

MONDAY FOR THE MASTER MENU is chicken and noodles with hot dogs for the kids. The YMCA class is responsible for desserts and clean-up. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: boxed cereal, complete meals, peanut butter & jelly. Thank you, your support is always appreciated. NOVEMBER NURSERY WORKERS: Young Families WOMEN’S CHORUS will meet on Nov. 3, 10 & 17 at 3:30 and Nov. 4, 11 & 18 at 6:30 in the chapel. CHRISTMAS WISH & HOLIDAY MEAL: Helping Edmond’s children with Christmas- starts Oct. 28. If you know of an Edmond family that could use help with gifts or groceries this Christmas, pick up a form or contact the office. Forms are due Nov. 21. COLLEGE ADOPTION WEEK IS NOV. 3; meet with your adopted students some time during the week. ELDER, DEACON & STAFF meeting on Nov. 13 after Bible class in the fellowship hall. ANNUAL MEETING as required by the state of OK will be Dec. 22 at 4:55 in the auditorium. THANK YOU NOTES have been received from the Milligan family, Sarah Gigstad, Karen Babcock, and Patricia & Jessica Hopkins. PIE & COBBLER FELLOWSHIP will be Dec. 1 after evening services. Sign up in Bible class on Nov. 17 & 24. UR SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION is Nov. 8 & 9, sign up in Bible class to help. See Rich Walts for details. HOPE FOR HAITI DAY at Johnnies on Nov. 3. A portion of your receipt will go to this great mission.

TRUNK-OR-TREAT

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIESTara Deal 3Bethany Miller 3Mike Britt 3Elise Shough 4Bobby Ross 5Sandra Thompson 5Harold Dills 5Denise Sullivan 6Sue Kinney 7Shirley Boyce 7

Rick Johnson 7Jonathan Curtis 7Jeanette Reichardt 8Paul Ryckbost 8Hunter Zajac 8Matt Gayle 9Kelly Noon 9Marlyn Sepulveda 9Rick Chambers 9

Cory & Julie Guthrie 6Eddie & Nicole Correa 6Bob & Doris Robb 9

YOUTH MINISTRY NOV. 4: Elevate, 8 pm at the Hladik’s NOV. 6: Peak Wednesday NOV. 7: OneWay, 7 pm at the Zajac’s

CAMPUS MINISTRY NOV. 3: College Adoption week NOV. 17: Thanksgiving Feast - NEW DATE!

SENIOR MINISTRY NOV. 9: Singles’ Dinner at 6 pm in the parlor.

MOTHER & SONDate Night

Pre-k thru 6th gradeFriday, Nov. 88:00 pmSunday is the last day to sign up!Limited number of tickets. $10 each

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When Your Grief Competes With Memories & Traditions

A Special GriefShare Presentation

Video Presentation& Brief Discussion

Wednesday, Nov. 207:00pmIn the Fellowship Hall

C MMISSION SUNDAY

HELP SPREAD THE GOSPEL

NOVEMBER17

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:19-20

SPANISH SPEAKING AREA-WIDE FELLOWSHIP

THEMEJesus Christ for Today’s Family

SPEAKERLuis Llamas Dodge City, KS

Sign up in Bible class to volunteer.

Nov. 15 & 16 in the Chapel

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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 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

Happy Friends Day! I hope you enjoyed your extra hour of sleep for Daylight Savings Time.

If you are our guest this morning, we welcome you and appreciate you being with us. Please make yourself at home. If you have questions about something in the worship service or would like more information about this church, please don’t hesitate to ask. We are a group of diverse individuals held together by our faith in Jesus Christ, our love for each other, and our desire to be shaped by God’s word. We recognize that we are sinners living in a broken world, but that God—through Jesus Christ—seeks to restore and repair the sin and brokenness in our lives. We have hope, purpose, joy, and salvation through Him, and we want to share that wonderful news with you.

If you invited someone to join you for worship today, thank you! We truly want to be a church that looks outside of ourselves to see and bless the people around us. Today, resist the temptation to seek out familiar faces and talk only to your friends. Look for people you don’t know, introduce yourself, and express kindness to others. Together, let’s EMBRACE our guests.

AM Worship Total 1229PM Worship 674Bible School 1134Preschool 100Grades K-6 155Grades 7-12 91College 160Seekers 27Pathfinders 22LIGHT 25YMCA 47Sojourners 34Young Families 85Transformers 52Sowers 67

VIP 68Upwards 45Primetime 69Auditorium 58In Depth Bible Study 8Spanish 21/34MINISTRY PLAN REPORT Weekly Plan $39,067.00 Weekly Offering $34,751.42 COMMISSION SUNDAY Plan $410,000.00 Offering $278,906.00

ATTENDANCE REPORT: October 27, 2013

RANDY ROPERMINISTER

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 3, 2013

SERMON“LISTEN TO HIM”

John 10:1-5

FIRST SERVICEWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ............................................... John FletcherSongs ............................................................. 76, 501, 730Prayer................................................................Mike Cain Songs ................................................................. S 60, S 58Communion ....................................................Brent Keck Song ............................................................................ S 38OfferingSong ............................................................................. 381Scripture ....................................................Michael DeanSong ............................................................................. 394Sermon ........................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song ........................................................... S 45Announcements ............................................... Rob LongSong ............................................................................. 708Prayer..........................................................Neil Ferguson

SECOND SERVICEChildren’s Story Time ......................................Kent RisleyWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader .................................................Larry owsleySongs ......585, 738, The Battle Belongs to the Lord, S 70Prayer..............................................................Andy DeanSongs ................................................................. S 50, S 58Communion ....................................................Brent KeckSong ............................................................................ S 38 OfferingSong .......................................................... Ancient WordsScripture ....................................................Michael DeanSong ............................................................................. 523Sermon ........................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song ............................................................ 520Announcements ............................................... Rob LongSong ...................................... Wonderful, Merciful SaviorPrayer...................................................... Jonathan Curtis

WORSHIP PROGRAM

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SUNDAY EVENING: November 3, 2013

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

November 3“The Message of the Cross”

SERMON“THE GRIEF JOURNEY: THE NATURE

OF THE JOURNEY”Psalm 23

Welcome ............................................ Jeremy RobertsonSong Leader ............................................ Jeff WhiteheadSongs ......................................................... 761, 36, 610, 7Scripture ....................................................Brian EastmanPrayer.......................................................Jared CowdreySongs .................................................................. S 42, 687Sermon .................................Charles Rix & Randy Roper Invitation Song .............................................................. 29Song ............................................................................ S 68Lord’s Supper in the Chapel ........................... John FriasAnnouncements ............................................... Rob LongSong ............................................................................. 611Prayer.............................................................Steve Gibbs

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