January 13, 2013

Volume 13, Number 2

Endurance
And let us run with endurance Hebrews 12:1 Distance running is really tough. It is not for sissies or quitters. Knute Rockne has been closely associated with the challenging line, When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Billy Ocean put it to music, and it reverberates with us because of its positive message. We like to believe that we are tough. Well, nothing spells tough better than endurance. Lets not fool ourselves. Enduring is more than just making it to the end of the race. Endurance has to do with handling difficult and sometimes oppressive challenges. There may even be some very real pain. We may like a challenge, but dont like oppressive ones or any pain. If our run becomes more painful or difficult than planned, it is common for us to reduce our efforts in the hope of lessening the pain. When I was a young boy, we had to run laps around the playground. On those occasions, when one of us would get a side stitch, the gym teacher would tell us to breathe deep and just run through it. No slack was accepted. We were to tough it out. While toughing it out is not always the best advice in physical endeavor, it is true that there is a tough, sometimes painful price for real accomplishment. In Pauls valedictory statement to Timothy, he states that he had fought the good fight and had finished the race. There is no easy way to fight and finish. Most of the time, it is a matter of endurance in commitment. Whatever part of the race of life you are running, do it with endurance. Remember, there is one who ran the race ahead of you. Russ
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Running is tough.

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Keep These In Prayer

Wayne Haynes is having some tests to check on some symptoms he has been having lately. Don Hutton was also having tests; a CT scan was done on Thursday. John Murray, Annas husband, has been having some, as yet, undiagnosed pains. Riley Baldwin continues having surgeries about every six weeks.

Be a Daily Bible Reader In order to aid you in reading your Bible on a daily basis, we will run a calendar reading schedule in the bulletin each week. January2013 13. Genesis 31-32 14. Genesis 33-35; Romans 11 15. Genesis 36-38; Romans 12 16. Genesis 39-40; Romans 13 17. Genesis 41-42; Romans 14 18. Genesis 43-45 19. Genesis 46-48; Romans 15 20. Genesis 49-50; Romans 16 21. Isaiah 1-2

Homebound or Limited:
Jean Christian Lorella Wilson Aline McDaniel Don & Jo Hutton

Our Love and Sympathy

We offer our deepest love and sympathy to J. C. Glidewell in the passing of his grandfather. Funeral services were held on Saturday at Eastside Church of Christ in Midwest City.

Happy Anniversary
Joe & Darla Holland 1/23 1/13 1/13 1/15 1/15 1/16 1/17 1/17 1/19 1/22 1/24 1/27 1/28 1/28 1/30

Happy Birthday
Aline McDaniel John Murray Zoe Glidewell Audrey Jaworsky Wayne Haynes Teah Ausmus Glenn Elmore Pat King - Karen Ruminer Joe Holland - Howard Johnson Larry Baldwin Donna Greenroyd Chad Bruner -

Handymans Corner
Do you have or know of a small job that needs doing? We have some men who are ready to help. Give a call to the church office, and we will advertise it here. It is a good way to put talents to good use.

Lost and Found

Check the table on the east side of the foyer if you are missing something.

Winter 2013
Announcements to Notice
A Teacher is Still Needed for the Wednesday evening Toddlers

class beginning in February. Who could refuse an opportunity like that one. AlsoIf you are interested in teaching in the older grades, you will be welcomed into the staff. In any case, see Walter McFadden to volunteer, or for more information.
Mens Breakfast: The next mens breakfast is scheduled for Satur-

day, January 26.

New Brothers Keeper Groups2013 Darrell has developed our

groups for the new year. **** Note**** The Kickoff Dinner for our new groups will be on Sunday evening, January 20, following the evening worship. It will be a Potluck Dinner, and everyone is invited to attend; whether you are in a Brothers Keeper group or not. Group rosters are posted on the bulletin board. ***If you desire to be a part of one of these fellowship groups, but did not get your name on the list, just see Darrel. He will make sure you are added

Visitation Update Group #2 will be in charge of making visits

this week. See Horace.

Christian Service Center Donations of clothing and other items

for the Christian Service Center may be left in the next to the last classroom on the east side of the foyer.
Affirming the Faith The ATF seminar is just about five and a

half weeks away. It is always a great time of fellowship combined with tremendous , faith inspiring lessons. Make plans to attend. Brochures are on the east table in the foyer.
The new House to House maga-

zine is available. Take one and read it. Share some with others.

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Scheduled to Serve Next Week (1/20/13)

Order of Service
Announcements & Scripture: 1 John 3:23 Song 660 There is a Habitation Song 383 Just Over in the Gloryland Prayer Song 345 It is Well With My Soul Comments Lord's Supper Collection Song 756 When We All Get to Heaven Sermon: This is His Commandment 1 John 3:19-23 Song 255 I Am Resolved Song 727 We Shall See the King Someday Prayer
Ministers George King Dwain Thacker Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance Keith McDougal Russell Dyer

Announcements
Bill Sherman

Greeters
Randy & Linda Vance Don & Anita Worden Teah Ausmus

Lord's Table (am) Prayers: Dwain Thacker

Mark Hamm Walter McFadden Jim Skaggs Horace Phillips D. MacDonald Roger Scott Chad Bruner Kevin Keenan Jerry Doyle Bill Fleming Stephen Hopkins

Lord's Table (pm) Prayers (am)

Blue Suarez Sam Greenroyd Sunday

Prayers (pm)
Dewayne Ross

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

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