September 2, 2012

Volume 12, Number 36

It Aint Over Yet

Luke 24:21- But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. There are moments in life that mark us. Attention hangs on those moments. Personal, self-appreciation is often tied to them. Public opinion is quite unfairly shaped by them. When those moments are in the public eye, and especially when expectations are high, failure to fulfill desires is unacceptable. All other moments, no matter how great and successful, are forgotten. A floodgate of venomously unkind attacks are poured in heaps upon the one who fell short. Wes Welker knew such a moment. Anyone who watched or followed the events of the Superbowl XLVI know exactly that moment. Wes Welker did the unthinkable. He dropped a critical pass and thus had the weight of a loss focused fully on him. There can be no doubt that Wes Welker has had an outstanding, probably Hall of Fame career as a receiver. In only one of five years with the New England Patriots has he had less than 1000 yards of receiving. In 2011, he had 1569 yards. It should be noted that in that one short yardage year, he had an injury that has often effectively ended such careers. He came back to excellence. He is a talented, and amazing athlete. He dropped a pass. He had caught so many like it that it seemed almost automatic. Still, he dropped that pass and even his detractors were surprised. Fans were destroyed. Expectations were high that he would help save the day. In stead, faith was lost. We were hoping In all likelihood, Wes Welker will continue to have a great career, and more wonderful seasons. To lose sight of the big picture over one dropped pass is not only unfair, it is wrong. It aint over yet. After the crucifixion of Jesus, many disciples thought all hope was lost. They had not seen the big picture. No matter how large the moment may be, we cannot pull it out of context. We may have been hoping for something else. Just wait. There is more to be seen. Russ
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Keep These In Prayer

Wednesday Evening :

The Ladies Bible Class is George King will be undergoing scheduled to begin this Wednesprocedures to use stem cells to reday evening (September 5). Class new his immune system. He will groups will meet in the fellowship be in the hospital for about 3 hall. For other questions contact weeks, and will be isolated for that Nancy Coleman. We need the time and even after for a while. number for materials. Don and Jo Hutton have several Alternate Class: Other adults, health difficulties. who are not teaching this quarter Janice Parker, Jennifer Flemings will meet in the auditorium for mother-in-lawdiagnosed with class. brain cancer. Diane Murrell, Bob Murrells Special Thanks: wife - Her cancer has returned, and A special thanks goes to Clyde she will be undergoing treatments, Christian. Clyde shared with us starting in October. Bob is an elder some of the special events that at Central. took place during World War II, Preston Glenn, Billies son, is and his adventures in the Army home and recovering well. Air Corps. It was a special treat Bill Brooks, Dwain Thackers to be present to enjoy those stocousin has throat cancer, and is in ries. Just think, Clyde might have the V.A. even become royalty if things had Libby Marshallcousin of Samtaken a little different turn. my and Jack Waganer is a baby Clyde, you are a treasure, and with several complications. we are blessed. Don Fleming - Bills brother is Laugh: Getting a camel through a undergoing more treatments after needles eye may be tough, but try finding a new tumor. baptizing a cat. Riley Baldwin continues to take chemo injections on a regular basis.. Happy Birthday to ... Mark Baldwin, continues to unKian Floranda - - - 9/2 dergoing chemo treatments at home. Delda McMasters - - 9/8 Ashley (Keenan) Mills - 9/19 Homebound or Limited: Jean Christian George King - - - 9/19 Lorella Wilson Bill Sherman - - - 9/19 Aline McDaniel

Happy Anniversary to ...

Sam & Donna Greenroyd- 9/6 Michael & Kim Berry - 9/7

God is Good - Always!!!

Announcements to Notice:
Brothers Keeper Group #3 will meet, Sunday, September 9 after the morning worship. Check the bulletin board to sign-up for food. Labor Day PicnicThe Labor Day Picnic is scheduled for tomorrow, beginning at 11:00 am. There is a list for food on the bulletin board. Come and enjoy the fun and fellowship if you can. See Keith McDougal for more details. Gordon Fuchs from the Tipton Childrens Home will be with us on Wednesday evening, September 12. Teacher Appreciation DinnerA special invitation is extended to our Bible class teachers, their classroom assistants, and their spouses. This includes all who have taught in our Bible classes during the past three years. Please make plans to attend. We will even have a guest speaker, Kent Allen. The dinner will be on Friday, September 21, 7:00 PM. If you plan to attend, please put your name(s) on the list on the bulletin board in the foyer.. We are working on getting child-care for the small children, and will soon need a count of the children that will need that care during the dinner. Oklahoma Christian Preaching Blitz On Sunday, September 23, Oklahoma Christian University will be sending speakers throughout the Oklahoma City metro area. Our guest speaker on that day will be Dr. Mickey Bannister. He will address a combined adult class in the auditorium, and present the sermon at the morning worship hour. From the Tipton Home: Dear Friends, The Tipton Home truck will be in your area October 9-11, We will be glad to pick up any supplies you have collected for the home. Also, if you have collected change in our Change for Children cans, the truck driver will be happy to bring them to us. Although we are grateful for anything you send to us, below is a list of items needed at this time. Green beans Cereal Soup Apple Juice Ibuprofen Powdered Sugar Brown Sugar Evaporated Milk Apricot preserves Toilet tissue Paper towels Toilet bowl cleaner HE laundry detergent Fabric softener sheets

We are always grateful for your generosity to the Tipton Home and to the children who live here. Yours truly, Dennis I. Smith

The Sentinel August 26, 2012

Scheduled to Serve Next Week (9/9/12)

Order of Service
Announcements Scripture: Revelation 22:8-9 Song 52 Blessed Be the Name Prayer Song 883 Seek Ye First Song 937 I Stand in Awe Comments Lord's Supper Collection Song 761 Where He Leads, Ill Follow Sermon: God Drives Us to Worship Song 356 Jesus Is Tenderly Calling Song 924 I Am Mine No More Prayer

Announcements
Roger Scott

Greeters
Larry & Glyn Baldwin Darrell & Lindsay MacDonald Bill & LeAnn Sherman

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Dwain Thacker

Bryan Ausmus J. C. Glidewell Max McDougal Sam Greenroyd Alex Suarez Blue Suarez Donal Ruminer Sunday Dwight Andrews Jim Skaggs Randy Vance Walter McFadden Blue Suarez

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am)

Dan Jolliff

Prayers (pm)
Brian Jaworsky

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 Bill Fleming Walter McFadden

Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

God Is Good Always!

Ministers George King Dwain Thacker Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance Keith McDougal Russell Dyer Caleb Eggleston

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