December 4, 2011
Volume 11, Number 49
Black Sunday
John 4:7-15 The words of the song state, If you want it, here it is. Come and get it, but your better hurry cause its going fast. Every year, in recent years, the Friday following Thanksgiving has been called Black Friday. It is all about profits for the retail business. Every year the beginning, or store opening time has gotten earlier. Well, this year, it didnt even wait for Friday. Many stores sought to catch turkey-filled customers while they were still in their after dinner stupor. It seems to have worked. Black Thursday/Friday reaped large profits for many retail areas. The news media commented that people were buying, but buying with selectivity. It appears that most were seeking true bargains and avoiding the ordinary purchases. Electronics were big sellers, but were not the only area of sizable interest. People were driven to bargains by their desire to have a particular item. So strong was their drive to get that item that they would wait for hours, in long lines, outside of stores. Some set camps. Some hurried to get an early place in line, only to later sell that place to the highest bidder. Sometimes there was even havoc inside of stores. Normally polite and complacent people, pushed and shoved their way to make sure of gaining a limited item. There was even a report of one customer pepperspraying another in order to obtain an item. All of this merchandising, advertising, and customer frenzy would seem contrary to the spirit of a season of peace, love, and giving. Yes, it is. Still, it tells us a lot about ourselves and the value we place on having things. Isnt it something that we will race to the store to buy the latest electronic device, knowing that we will want to replace it almost as soon as we use it. A woman followed her routine of getting water, only to be confronted by a man who would change her life. After she heard what he had to offer, she would never look at getting water the same way again. Think about it. There is a Black Sunday waiting for you. Russ
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The Sentinel December 4, 2011
Keep These In Prayer
Glen Martinis doing some better
God is Good!
Serving Overseas:
Always!
and at Parkway for rehab. LaQueta Nelson is to have surgery to remove a tumor in her ear. Don Fleming - is seeing improvement and is thankful for our prayers. Shellie, Sherri Weingartners daughter - difficulties in pregnancy. Aline McDaniels granddaughter Jamae, - difficulties in pregnancy. Chuck Coxs dad, Albert Cox has stomach cancer. Riley Baldwin will have more surgery soon. Shelly Vangis now in therapy at Jim Thorpe. Darrel Bradshaw, a member at Southwest Church of Christ is in the hospital with some serious medical problems. Janice Parker, mother-in-law of Jennifer (Fleming) Parker is undergoing treatment at Cancer Centers of America in Tulsa. Homebound or Limited: Jean Christian; Mary Cordrey; Edith Skaggs; Lorella Wilson;. Brothers Keeper Brothers Keeper Groups 1 & 4 will meet at the Dyers on December 17. R.S.V.P to your group leader as soon as possible.
Bernard Floranda has returned to Afghanistan. Barry Adams, brother of Layne Adams has returned to Afghanistan for a second tour.
Take Note
The QuestionThe deacons have asked that we each take one of the question and suggestion sheets, put our thought on it, and drop it in the box on the foyer table. If you have any questions, ask any of the deacons. Sermon Suggestions: Recent sermons have come as a result of questions or requests made by members. Such requests are always welcomed. If you have a sermon request, please give it to Russ. If possible, he will address it as soon as he can.
Happy Birthday to . . .
Nancy Scott Erin Elmore Courtney Adams Dan Jolliff Walter McFadden Joe Downs Linda Vance 12/6 12/8 12/9 12/12 12/14 12/15 12/15 12/7 12/13
Happy Anniversary to
Randy & Linda Vance Chuck & Marilyn Cox
Lesson for Sunday morning December 11, 2011
You Asked for It: Take a Chance Ecclesiastes 9:11
Order of Service
Welcome & Announcements Scripture: Acts 17:30-31 Song 12 S What a Day That Will Be Song 2 S How Great Thou Art Prayer Song 475 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less (vs. 1 & 4) Comments Lords Supper Collection Song 721 Will Jesus Find Us Watching? Sermon: He Will Judge the World Song 412 On Jordans Stormy Banks Song 385 No Tears in Heaven Prayer
He Will Judge the World
Acts 17:30-31
I. A. 1. Floating Through Life in an Idyllic State of Ignorance The times of this ignorance What ? Life as you would Choose Joshua 24:15 Choose Number 13:25-14:4 Choose John 3:19 In spite of the 1 Kings 18:21 But Now . . . Children live in Paul noted their very Sometimes, we long forHe Will Judge the World with You There is something you need to know. You cannot know In every situation of life there are There is a judgment. An often passage. Matthew 7:1-3 will judge. Who will be judged? When will judgment be? How will we be judged? All are Called to Repent Repentance is . . . To Luke 1:17 AMark 1:17 Forming a Phil. 3:7-11 It is appointed. Hebrews 9:27 It is Jesus drew a Matthew 25:31ff. Teach me to number my days. Psalm 90:12
2. B. 1. 2. C. II. A. 1. 2. B. 1. 2.
III. A. 1. 2. 3. B. 1. 2. C.
Scheduled to Serve Next Week (12/11/11)
The Sentinel December 4, 2011
Coming Events
Ladies, mark your calendar -
Announcements
Roger Scott
Greeters
Billie Glenn J.C. & Stacy Glidewell Teah Ausmus
Next Sunday, December 11 at 2 PM. will be the "Annual Cookie Exchange." Check the bulletin board or see LeAnn Sherman for more information.
Area Wide Teen GatheringThis
Lord's Table (am)
Tom Elmore Jim Skaggs Blue Suarez Randy Vance Brian Jaworsky Michael Berry Walter McFadden Sunday Bryan Ausmus Dwight Andrews Sam Greenroyd Stephen Hopkins Dan Jolliff Arless Murray Donal Ruminer
evening, (12/4), the young people will go to the AWTG in Chickasha. Following the worship, they will be going to the Festival of Light. See Josh for details.
Christian Service Center: Would
Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am) Prayers (pm) Schedule of Services Bible study Worship Worship
Wednesday 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Deacons Michael Berry Joe Downs John McFadden Bill Fleming Walter McFadden
you like to help with the holiday gift bags for children from infants to 18 years of age. Gifts should be valued from $12 to $15. Note: The last day to bring gifts will be December 11.
Brothers
Keeper Leaders Darrell MacDonald is seeking one more volunteer to be a Brothers Keeper group leader for 2012. be interested in doing some caroling for some of our home-bound members, Join us at 6 PM on Monday, December 19 as we can share a little holiday spirit with others. We will meet at the building and travel from there.
Holiday Caroling If you would
Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman
George King Dwain Thacker Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance Keith McDougal
Minister Russell Dyer
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