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When you live in Tornado Alley, you know that a devastating storm is a regular possibility. In the back of our minds we try to prepare ourselves for what may come. We even build precautions, warning systems, and safety plans into our lives. Still, we are almost always stunned by the terrible destruction that is left in the wake when the storm has passed. When the storm has passed responses usually fall into one of two categories. Many people turn to God with a sense of thanks for their safety and a desire for His aid as they seek to rebuild. Others look to question and blame. A not uncommon question asks, Why did God do this, or allow this to happen to me? There are facts of life as we know it. If you are standing in the way of danger as it approaches, you will generally be harmed. We are not invincible. When the tornado comes, there will be havoc. I think about the words of Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption as he recounted the troubles that had entered his life. I was in the path of the tornado... I just didn't expect the storm would last as long as it has. Frankly, it is not the storm that we fear, or even the immediate pain that it brings. It is the life altering consequences after the storm that cause our soul to tremble. As we look to the natural challenges in the world and nature around us, we may pause to wonder why God made tornados. Still it is in the wake of the storm that the faith in action is allowed to grow in our lives. We build best in the wake of the storm. Russ
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Daily Bible Reading 26. 2 Kings 13-14; Matthew 14 27. 2 Kings 15-16 28. 2 Kings 17-18; Matthew 15 29. 2 Kings 19-21 30. 2 Kings 22-23; Matthew 16 31. 2 Kings 24-25; Matthew 17 1. Hosea 1-4; Matthew 18 2. Hosea 5-8
issues. Wayne Haynes is undergoing weekly treatments CLL. Keena Lusk is in the Cedar Creek Nursing Home at 24th and Boyd in Norman. Jo Hutton -having treatment for cancer on her lips. Pat Overturfs father is undergoing chemotherapy treatments. Riley Baldwin continues having surgeries about every six weeks. Remember the tornado victims as they deal with the damage and loss of property, and even lives.
Homebound or Limited:
Lorella Wilson Aline McDaniel Don & Jo Hutton Keena Lusk Mary Cordrey
Happy Anniversary
J.C. & Stacy Glidewell - 6/1 Howard & Sandy Johnson 6/4 Anna & John Murray - - 6/8
Happy Birthday
Kevin Keenan Wyatt Bruner Linda Suarez Mary Cordrey 5/28 5/30 6/9 6/11
Welcome! If you are our Guest today, we want you to find a warm welcome here.
Memorial Day Picnic as a result of the tornado and the subse-
quent problems the picnic has been cancelled for Monday. Perhaps we can reschedule it at a later date.
Brochures for the Camp Rock Creek session for the children, with
the Moore Central group, are on the table in the foyer. Check it out!
Visitation Group #3 will be in charge of making visits this week. Coming Activities: Vacation Bible School June 10-12 VBS - Volunteers If you would like to help in some way, there is
still a need for volunteers in several areas. See Talsie Downs and she will help you get with the person in charge of the area where you can help.
Brothers Keeper groups have volunteered for various items on the
Order of Service
Announcements Scripture: Job 2:7-10 Song 523 Our God, He Is Alive Song 557 Rock of Ages Prayer Song 752 When My Love for Christ Grows Weak Comments Lord's Supper Collection Song 394 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Sermon: Beyond the Storm Song 714
Announcements
Roger Scott
Greeters
Michael & Kim Berry Randy & Linda Vance Roger & Terri Scott
Blue Suarez
Donal Ruminer
Prayers (pm)
Arless Murray Bill Fleming
Schedule of Services
Sunday
Bible Study
Elders Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman
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