The SENTINEL — November 14, 2010

Scheduled to Serve Next Week (11/21/10) Lesson for Sunday morning

November 21, 2010
“Even a Cross”
Announcements Philippians 2:5-8; John 12:31-33
Roger Scott November 14, 2010 Volume 10, Number 46

GIFT BOXES Southern Ridge Church of Christ • 2237 SW 134th Oklahoma City, OK 73170 • 405-378-0701
Greeters Again this year, Kim
Sam & Donna Greenroyd, Stephen & Cathy Veitenheimer will be
Hopkins, Keith & Becky McDougal
organizing an effort to
put together gift boxes God of the valley
for children (ages infant by Bill E. Smith of the hills, but he is no God of the val-
through 18) who visit the Christian Service One of the most potent lies that Satan leys” (I Kings 20:28).
Lord's Table (am) Center. See Kim or Ruth Veitenheimer for uses to enslave mankind is the idea that But God is the God of the valleys.
Chad Bruner Darrell MacDonald more details. Christians can’t have fun! Knowing our God does not abandon us when we are
Gerald Harden Donal Ruminer desire to be happy, Satan offers us the down in the valleys of life. He is not a
promise of great joy in sin, but warns “fair-weather friend.” He promises us,
Brian Jaworsky Jim Skaggs
that righteousness makes you miserable. “Behold, I am with you always.” Like
Fred Jones Blue Suarez He uses the hedonistic media to portray the Syrians, we may be tempted to con-
Father, Hear the Prayer We Offer
Not for ease that prayer shall be, sin as the lifestyle that produces joy and sign God to the hilltops, but He goes
But for strength, that we may ever happiness. He portrays the godly as sick, down into the valleys with us as well.
Lord's Table (pm) frustrated misfits. For years he robbed None of us live upon the mountaintops
Live our lives courageously.
Dewayne Ross Roger Scott Not for ever by still waters me of a joyful life with this lie. all of the time; all of us have found our-
Would we idly quiet stay; No one is as happy as a faithful Chris- selves deep in the valley of despair, and
But would smite the living fountains tian! Granted, some have just enough this is when Satan would like to take
Prayers (am) From the rocks along our way. faith to make them miserable; a deep control of our lives. He would have us
Dan Jolliff Chris Scott Be our strength in hours of weakness, faith carries the Christian to the moun- believe that when we are down in the
In our wand’rings be our guide; taintops! No one enjoys a happier, more valleys of life, when we need God most,
Through endeavor, failure, danger, fulfilling life than does a Christian. Christ God forsakes us. But we must not let
Prayers (pm) Father, be Thou at our side. Satan deceive us. God is still with us.
takes us to the hilltops.
Horace Phillips Arless Murray Let our path be bright or dreary, But what about the troubles that con- God is still in control. He is still also the
Storm or sunshine be our share; front the Christian? What about the God of the valleys!
May our souls in hope unweary problems of suffering and grief into It is grand to be on the mountaintop
Make Thy work our ceaseless prayer. which the Christian enters? What hap- with God, but it is good to know that
Schedule of Services — Love M. Willis & J.B. Dykes “Even though I walk through the valley
pens when we end up in the valleys? May
Sunday – 9:00 AM Bible study I encourage you not to make the same of the shadow of death, I will fear no
10:00 AM Worship mistake the people of Elijah’s day made. evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and
“The Syrians have said, The Lord is God thy staff they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4).
5:00 PM Worship
Events in November
Wednesday – 7:00 PM Bible study
19 Thanksgiving fellowship meal Elders Deacons Minister
21 Singing class Kevin Keenan Michael Berry Keith McDougal Russell Dyer
Horace Phillips David Douglas John McFadden
www.southernridge.org Roger Scott Bill Fleming Walter McFadden
Bill Sherman George King Dwain Thacker
Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance
 The SENTINEL — November 14, 2010 Order of Living the Mind of Christ:
Service Unto Death — Revelation 2:10
Needing cards and Brother’s Keeper
prayer No meetings scheduled at this time. I. I Will Die For You!
Welcome A. Peter stated his willingness to _______ for Jesus.
The family of Leo Gramling. Leo passed John 13:36-38
away last week. Services were held yesterday Thanksgiving Meal Announcements 1. It wasn’t about power as much as about
at Southwest. Our annual Thanks- ______________ to Jesus.
Chuck Cox’s aunt, Betty Garland. She giving fellowship Scripture:
2. He fully believed he would be ____________ and
has brain cancer and is not expected to live meal is scheduled for Revelation 2:10
much longer. _______________.
Kim Veitenheimer. She has been in pain
this Friday, November 19th, at 6:30. 3. This behavior that would seem to be in
Signup sheets (for attendance and Song — 113
and may have gall bladder trouble. Footprints of Jesus ___________________.
Donna Schumann’s daughter, Tara food) are now on the bulletin board. B. People often appear with __________________.
Stephens. She has a shadow or tumor on Everyone is invited to attend! Song — 379 1. The age of information has put _____________ on
her pituitary gland that will need further O, For a Faith many.
testing. She also has an adrenal problem. that Will Not Shrink 2. Unto death did not worry them. It was __________
Michael Berry. He will have hernia surgery
this Thursday. death. Acts 5:34-39
Prayer
Tres Lowrance’s mother, Dana Lorincz. This month’s singing class is scheduled C. Peter fell short and then rebounded.
She returned to the church recently but has for next Sunday, November 21st, after Song — 682 1. At the home of the High Priest, Peter ___________
had some issues in her life that may distract evening services. See Joe Downs for more Lead Me to Calvary Jesus.
her. Also remember Tres’ friend Geoff details.
2. Later, Jesus foretells the ________________ of
Burns and his wife as she recently miscar- Comments Peter. John 21:18-19
ried their first child.
Two-year-old Elzee. He now needs brain II. How Can I Do It?
Lord’s Supper
surgery. (He is one of the children in A. We like to believe in _____________ commitments.
Marilyn Cox’s daycare.) Birthdays/Anniversaries Collection
1. When we say, “Until death do us part,”
Sandra Bagger. She had back surgery. Happy Birthday to . . . ____________________.
Aline McDaniel. She has been unable to Ani Berry November 15 2. Sometimes we act without considering all that
Song — 24
attend services for some time now, due to Bryan Ausmus 20 __________________ such a commitment.
Anywhere is ‘Home’
her arthritis. She would love calls and cards. Lorella Wilson 20
Jennifer Parker 22 Luke 9:57ff, John 16:1-4
Linda Marcom. She has had shingles but
Terri Scott 22 Sermon 3. Really, we like to make our _____________ shorter.
is improving.
Sam Greenroyd 25 Living the Mind B. Until death can be done.
Layne Adams.
Roger Scott 25 of Christ: Unto Death
Others who are hindered: The Baldwins’ 1. Believe in the ______________________ from the
Michael Berry 28
grandson Riley and friends June Tennell Clyde Christian 30 beginning.
Song — 353
and Shelli Vang; Jean Christian; Mary Syd Greenroyd December 1 Even when others __________________.
My Faith Looks Up
and Novella Cordrey; Florence Dixon; Horace Phillips 3 to Thee John 6:68-69
the Elmore family; Ruby Gill; Blue Nancy Scott 6
Suarez’s daughter, Maria Hannigan; Mar- Randy Vance 9 2. Make the commitment __________________.
Song — 32 3. Do not fear what the __________ might bring.
tha Harden; Amber Lusk; Glen Martin;
Jeanette Mitchell’s family; Lila Mulkey; Be With Me, Lord 4. Understand the _______________. James 1:2-4
Happy Anniversary to . . .
Terri Scott; Melanie Shelton; Edith Bernard & Kaci Floranda December 2 C. Run with __________________. Hebrews 12:1
Skaggs; and Lorella Wilson. Prayer
Randy & Linda Vance 7