January 22, 2012

Volume 12, Number 4

The View From Where You Are Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life (Revelation 2:10). Far removed from another persons troubles it can become hard to really empathize. We may imagine that we know what it is like to live in a place where there are bars on the windows and people keep guns handy, or simply live in fear. The closest that most of us come to that life is viewing a television drama, or noting it in the news. We may even wonder why people are willing to live as they do. When we sleep in a comfortable bed at night it is hard to understand the life of the person who may be in a flop house one night and a cardboard box the next. When we have plenty of food on the table, it is hard to imagine what it is like to wonder whether there will anything to eat tomorrow. While we may not all shop at the fanciest of stores for our clothing, we may not relate well to the ones who have very limited clothing that has come from clothing give-aways and hasnt been washed in weeks. It is hard for those of us who have lived with most of our needs being met to relate to those who dont know how to meet ordinary needs. I must admit, through the years I have thought poorly of many who have come to the door wanting assistance. I imagine that they should do better than they do. Challenged to take hold of freedom and personal responsibility, it is hard to relate to those who have not been so taught. Perhaps such an non-relating attitude carries into the spiritual as well. Raised in a situation where God, the Bible, and church have been vital elements of living, it is difficult to comprehend the lives of those who have not been so raised. The fact is, most of us never walk in another persons shoes. We know our own, and often little more. Still, the gospel is for all. The message of hope and salvation reaches to every strata of society. Your experience may not be mine, but each of us can and must face it from where we are. Russ
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Keep These In Prayer

George King will soon be taking

Deacons Meetingthis afternoon at 3:00 PM. The Brothers Keeper Groups Kick-Off Meal is this evening following worship. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. There is a menu sheet posted on the bulletin board. Come and enjoy the fellowship as well as some good food. Dont Miss the Mens Breakfast on Saturday, January 28, at 8:00 am. Mark it on your calendar. We will plan to have some pancakes and sausage. Check the list on the bulletin board for any other needed items. Mark Your Calendar: February 24-25, 2012 Affirming the Faith The theme this year will be, A Reason to Hope. Schedules are on the table in the foyer and at www.affirmingthefaithok.org.

treatment for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.

Don Fleming - is seeing improve-

ment and thankful for our prayers.

Shellie Clemenceaus baby boy,

Bravery, is now breathing on his own in neonatal-intensive care at Integris Baptist.

Chuck Coxs dad, Albert Cox was

not able to have surgery and is under hospice care.

Riley Baldwin had surgery again

last week and is doing well. Mark Baldwin, Larry and Glyns son was diagnosed with melanoma and will soon have surgery on February 7. Janice Parker, mother-in-law of Jennifer (Fleming) Parker is undergoing treatments for cancer. Geoff Parker, Jennifers husband, undergoing test. Teresa Fields, a friend of Delda McMasters, is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. Sandra Bagger had to postpone surgery for a knee replacement. Tommy Wisley continues to struggle with breathing problems.

Happy Birthday to . . .
Karen Ruminer Howard Johnson Larry Baldwin Donna Greenroyd Chad Bruner Grace McFadden 1/22 1/27 1/28 1/28 1/30 1/30

Homebound or Limited: Jean Christian Edith Skaggs Lorella Wilson

Lesson for Sunday morning January 29, 2012

Serving Overseas:
Bernard Floranda Barry Adams

Become a Person of Holiness

2 Corinthians 7:1

Order of Service
Welcome & Announcements Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 Song 438 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less Song 231 Hilltops of Glory Prayer I.

Set Your Hope

Colossians 3:1-4
Remember A. You were raised with Christ. 1. It is a statement of the 2. Bring to mind that B. Sometimes we forget how we 1. Ephesus may have forgotten Rev. 2:4-5 C. We need to have our remembrance stirred. II. Resolve A. With reminders come ___________. 2 Peter 1:13, 3:11-13 1. More than needing to -. 2. This is a resolve of a .

Song 359 Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross B. Comments 1. Lords Supper Collection Song 234 Higher Ground Sermon: Set Your Hope Song 255 I Am Resolved

It is a ________________, _____________ (vs. 5-9), -, Resolutions are motivated by reminders. The motivation is often tied to ___________.

III. Raise A. Seek those things which are above. 1. It is a 2. There is a _______ and ________. Acts 7:56 B. Reach forward. 1. We dont intentionally go 2. Shouldnt we IV. Reach A. Set your 1. Proverbs 23:7 ?

2. Philippians 4:8 Song 111 Come We That Love B. Follow the eyes. the Lord 1. Remember: David __________, ________, and __________. 2 Samuel 11:2ff Prayer C. Too often we stop !

Scheduled to Serve Next Week (1/29/12)

The Sentinel January 22, 2012

Announcements
Bill Sherman

Greeters
Randy & Linda Vance Don & Anita Worden Teah Ausmus

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Dwain Thacker

Brian Jaworsky Walter McFadden Fred Jones Horace Phillips Dewayne Ross Stephen Hopkins Joe Downs Sunday John McFadden Chad Bruner Kevin Keenan Jerry Doyle Bill Fleming George King Randy Vance

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

Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

Thank You: To Randy Vance for doing the work to get the new directories pictured, proofed, printed, and prepared for us. - Also for the weekly Sentinel Supplement that keeps us updated on events and people. And to Walter McFadden for the new equipment (ping-pong & other games) that especially the young people are using for fellowship times and other gatherings. Tipton Home: It is time again to collect items for the Tipton Home. Bringbleach, 40 gallon trash bags, Pledge, paper towels, HE laundry soap, cereal, Pop Tarts, Nestle Quick, catsup, canola oil, sliced peaches, and pear halves. The truck will be here between February 20-23. If you would rather donate money or have any questions, check with Michael Berry or Dwain Thacker. Do you have an update or know of news that should be shared in the The Sentinel. Please have any information for the bulletin into the office by Thursday morning of the week it is to be published.
George King Dwain Thacker Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance Keith McDougal Minister Russell Dyer

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