The SENTINEL July 24, 2011

Scheduled to Serve Next Week (7/31/11)

Announcements
Kevin Keenan

Lesson for Sunday morning July 31, 2011 The Call to Confess James 5:16
July 24, 2011 Volume 11, Number 30

Greeters
Horace & Betty Phillips, Roger & Terri Scott, Melanie Shelton

Door hangers: Later this month we will ask for volunteers to place door hangers on homes in our area.

Southern Ridge Church of Christ 2237 SW 134th Oklahoma City, OK 73170 405-378-0701

The firstborn of the dead

Members of our church who are blessed with good health and mobility are willing messengers of the word of God to those who are unable to attend services. One thing that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, can give is time. Our visitation program is deeply rooted in Gods commandment to be a servant of men. We Christians are at our finest when we selflessly give of ourselves. If you are aware of someone in need, we have the time and willingness to share our encouragement, spiritual gifts, and above all else time. Volunteers visit hospital patients and shut -ins to provide comfort and encouragement to the patients and their family members. We also seek opportunities to minister by providing communion, Bible study, or other forms of help through collaboration with other teams. Training will be provided for those who may be interested but lack the experience. See Randy Vance for more details.

VISITATION

Lord's Table (am)

Josh Dyer Glenn Elmore Tom Elmore Bill Fleming Sam Greenroyd Darrell MacDonald Keith McDougal Arless Murray

But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: and if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. I Cor. 15:13-14 Jesus was not the first person to rise from the dead. Depending on how you handle the reappearance of Samuel (I Sam. 28:720), that is, whether or not you count it as a true resurrection, Jesus was either the seventh or the eighth person to rise. While this still makes rising from the dead a very uncommon event, it is not unique to our Lord. How, then, is Jesus different? In addition to Samuels startling appearance before the woman with the familiar spirit at Endor, the Old Testament records that the prophet Elijah raised a widows son at Zarephath (I Kings 17:1724); Elisha raised a Shunammite womans son (II Kings 4:18-37); and a dead man whose body touched Elishas bones was revived (II Kings 13:21). In the New Testament, the Lord Himself raised Jairus daughter (Matt. 9:18-26; Mark 5:22-43; Luke 8:41-56), a widows son at Nain (Luke 7:11-15), and His friend Lazarus (John 11:1-46). Yet the apostle Paul refers

Lord's Table (pm)

Dan Jolliff Fred Jones

Prayers (am)
Walter McFadden Horace Phillips

Prayers (pm)
Chuck Cox David Douglas

Schedule of Services
Sunday 9:00 AM Bible study 10:00 AM Worship 5:00 PM Worship Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible study

to Jesus as the firstborn of the dead (Col. 1:18) and the firstfruits of them that slept [i.e., were dead] (I Cor. 15:20). How is this so? Clearly there are differences, and they figure vitally. All of those who died and were raised prior to Jesus (not to mention those who, like Dorcas, were raised after His earthly life) had to die again. None of them remained alive forever. Some have speculated, in fact, that one reason Jesus wept at Lazarus grave is that He knew Lazarus would be risking his salvation by returning to fleshly life, where sin always lies in wait. In addition, all others who rose from the dead did so only through the agency of another: they had to have help. Jesus did not die again. He lives today, reigning as King. Nor did He need anyone elses help to be resurrected. He did it Himself. Thus, Pauls descriptions are accurate. Jesus is unique. He is our Lord because He lived a life without sin (Heb. 4:15) and was the first truly to triumph over death. He is truly the firstborn of the dead. He richly deserves to be honored as Lord of our lives.

Events in July
24 24 Deacons meeting Singing class

Elders

www.southernridge.org

Kevin Keenan Horace Phillips Roger Scott Bill Sherman

Deacons

Michael Berry David Douglas Bill Fleming George King Darrell MacDonald

Keith McDougal John McFadden Walter McFadden Dwain Thacker Randy Vance

Minister

Russell Dyer

The SENTINEL July 24, 2011

Needing cards and prayer

The Scott family. Nancys mother passed away last week. Also remember Larry as he recovers from his arm surgery last week (and deals with his other health issues). Novella Cordrey. She was in Mercy hospital last week but is now home. Billie Glenn. She was hospitalized again last week due to blood clots in her legs. Hubert Nelson. He will be having tests tomorrow to help determine his treatment. George Ramsey of the Penn South congregation. He has been hospitalized again, this time with pneumonia. The Baldwins friend, Shelli Vang. She is now in hospice care. Glen and Elaine Martins family. Their son-in-laws father passed away recently. Jennifer Parker. She had outpatient surgery recently and is recuperating. Bro. Chandrapauls wife, Kumari. She is dealing with various health issues. Jane Thacker. Ruth Veitenheimer. She had cataract surgery recently and is doing well. Dewayne Ross aunt, June Biddy. Cindy Butcher and the Baldwins son. Others who are hindered: Sandra Bagger; the Baldwins grandson Riley and nephew Darrell; Jean Christian; Mary Cordrey; Bernard Floranda; Ruby Gill; Martha Harden; Mary Haynes; Glen Martin; Aline McDaniel; Diane Murrell; Hazel Ruminer; Edith Skaggs; Lorella Wilson; and Tommy & Sharon Wisley.

Brothers Keeper
No meetings scheduled at this time.

Order of Service
Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Maturity

Romans 14:12
I. Lets See What It is Not A. We often ascribe maturity on less than _______________ ______________. 1. ___________________________ do not make a person mature. When being a kid stops being fun, then I will grow up. Dennis the Menace 2. Has he used that experience to ______________? B. Maturity is not 1. 2. 3. C. More than a ________________________. 1. Feelings can be _________________________. 2. Youth is _______________________________. II. Maturity is Found in Ownership A. We are called in the ___________________ to maturity. Matthew 11:28-30 1. To John 1:51, 1 John 3:2 2. To Philippians 3:8-11 3. To Luke 9:1-6 4. To Acts 8:4, John 14:2-6 5. To 1 Corinthians 9:19-22 B. It must be ___________________. 1. The immature . Genesis 3:12 2. We tend to call it _____________________, _____________________, and ______________________. C. Accountability. 1. Maturity is found in _______________________ and ________________________________. Galatians 6:4-5 2. It is _______________________. Romans 14:12 ______________ knee will bow. Isaiah 45:23 Matthew 25:14ff - You are to give an _____________.

The deacons will be meeting at 3:00 pm this afternoon, here at the building. This months singing class is set for tonight after evening services. A signup sheet is on the board for the meal afterwards. Our Brothers Keeper groups have been updated by adding our newest members. Check the east bulletin board for the list. A ladies class will begin the first Wednesday in September.

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5 Song 292 I Am the Vine Prayer Song 177 Hide Me, O My Savior Song 105 The Lords Supper

Birthdays/Anniversaries
Jim Skaggs Chris Scott Payton Ausmus Leatha Meador Gerald Harden Micaiah Downs Ruby Gill Sandy Johnson Emily Jaworsky Cloretta Bailey George Holmes Sharlene (Johnson) Elbakoush Jenny Bruner Rachel McFadden Kaci Floranda Elaine Martin Josh Dyer Ruth Veitenheimer John McFadden Glen & Elaine Martin

Comments Lords Supper

Happy Birthday to . . .

July 24 26 27 28 29 30 30 30 31 August 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 11 August 6

Collection Song 322 Let Me Live Close to Thee Sermon: The Call to Maturity Romans 14:12 Song 709 While We Pray and While We Plead Song 364 Nearer, My God, to Thee Prayer

Happy Anniversary to . . .

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