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Commission Sunday gives us an opportunity to call attention to the great work God is doing through missions at the Edmond Church of Christ. Our de-sire is to allow God to use us to share the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world through short-term mission trips, full-time missionaries, and special mission projects and events (e.g., Camp La Sierra, Camp Luminares, orphan-ages, etc.).

Commission Sunday also gives the entire congregation an opportunity to join together and participate in spreading the gospel by giving sacrificially to support the many missions of the congregation. To help send over 300 people on eight different mission trips, support 12 missionary families, and to fund orphanages in Haiti and Indonesia, youth camps in Nicaragua and Mexico, and scholarships for students in Zambia, we need $433,000 above our weekly Ministry Plan. With God’s blessing and the entire congregation’s involvement, we can reach and exceed this annual goal, and more people can experience the love and message of Jesus Christ!

Please pray for our missionaries, mission trips, and mission efforts, and plan to be present and actively involved in our first Commission Sunday of 2014 next Sunday, March 2.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 1

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NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BAPTIZED

MOLLY WALDEN BRADEN KEEFER

QUINTON PETERS

PLACING MEMBERSHIP

JOSH & BROOKE DALE 4440 NW Liberty St. OKC, 73107

LUKE & KATY GIRARD 1408 S. Gemini Rd. 73003

COLE THOMPSON 2001 Arapaho Rd. 73013

JOHN & MARY TROUT The Wellington #218, 73120

JOHN CYPHERS Tealridge Apt. 211E, 73013

HOSPITALIZED EDMOND INTEGRIS: Rex Avera

REHAB AMG: Elmer Stoner MD ANDERSON: Beverly White PARCWAY: AG Smith

CONTINUED PRAYERS John Bridwell, Priscilla Alley, Valorie Noe, Tamie Ross, Linda McAdams, David Jones,

Rodney Chambers, Margaret Cain, Buddy & Ruby Mayes, John Norman, Betty Maston, Doris Davis, Mary Carney, Edith Avera, Mike Scharrer, Noe’s daughter, Shirley Boyce’s daughter, Lily Cail’s father, Jonathan King, Connie Mashburn, Susan Sullivan, Leatha Steele, Ruby Wood, Amy McCue, Randy Cocklin, Marilyn Watson’s brother, Amy Clinton, Rich & Linda Walts, Ron Goodnight, Connie Bettes’ Brother-in-law, The Erwin’s Son-in-law, Jennifer Meyer’s mother, Martin Abela, Dusty Austin, Jocelyn Vasquez, Jeremy Robertson’s mother, Bill Antwine, Katie Johnson, Amy Carnagey, Charlene Miller, Phyllis McConnell, Dan Gatewood, Rusty Rankin, Phil Sander’s mother, Paula Marburger, Glendell Norman, Amy Shortt, Brandy Snider THOSE IN THE MILITARY Chris Gehri, Doug Dedon, Joe Sanders, Elaine Noe, Casey Woods, Bradley Martin, Glen Lollar, Alex Young, Abram Spillman, Christopher Spangler, Atticus Young

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO COURTNEY DEAN in the death of her grandmother.

SHOWERS BRIDAL SHOWER FOR LAUREN OWSLEY on Feb. 23 at 3:30 in the parlor. BABY GIRL SHOWER FOR SHELLY APPLEGATE on Mar. 1 at 10 am in the parlor. BABY GIRL SHOWER FOR MICHELLE WALTON on Mar. 2 at 2 pm in the parlor. BRIDAL SHOWER FOR KRISTEN MATLOCK on Mar. 2 at 2 pm in fellowship C.

MONDAY FOR THE MASTER menu is pizza and salad. The Sojourners class is responsible for dessert & clean-up. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: boxed cereal, granola/snack bars, peanut butter & jelly. FEBRUARY NURSERY WORKERS: Upwards, Seekers & College classes MARCH: Sowers WOMEN’S CHORUS will meet Feb. 23 at 3:30 in chapel. 2013 GIVING STATEMENTS are available in the foyer. They are in sealed envelopes, arranged alphabetically. MINISTRY SIGN UP FORMS are still available; please fill one out or use our online form. BULLETIN EMAIL: There may be problems with the bulletin email. While we are working on the problem, you can go to emondchurchofchrist.com to see the bulletin. LAST SUNDAY VISITATION lists are available in the foyer; plan to visit someone this month. MISSION COMMITTEE MEETING on Feb. 23 at 3:30 in the conference room. EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA will be Apr. 20. Please bring individually wrapped candy to Brenda’s office. NEW PARENTING CLASS: EQUIPPING CHILDREN FOR A LIFETIME OF HEALTHY SEXUALITY will start on Monday, Mar. 31 and run for five weeks. This class is for parents of children of all ages. See Brenda for details. THANK YOU NOTES were received from Paul & Jean Adams, Matt Goad, Rex & Edith Avera, Verda Howie, Rich & Linda Walts and Tony Sepulveda.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY FEB. 26: LTC Pre Convention 2 Deadline

YOUTH MINISTRY FEB. 23: Connect Group Lunch FEB. 28: Elevate, 8 pm at the Kingsley’s

FEB. 28-MAR. 2: Spring Retreat

SPANISH MINISTRY FEB. 23: Potluck in youth room after 2nd service

Weekly support to offer hope and healing for men & women dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Begins Friday, FEB. 216:30-8pm

In the Parlor

Pat Breninger 23Paul Harland 23Mark Stansberry 24Jim Hill 24Matt Moulton 24Amber Lowry 25Harlan Smith 25Jerry Mashburn 25Cara Cecil 26Makayla Cecil 26

Kylie Stough 26Clint Smith 26Tyler Lyons 27Amanda Roe 27Jaylee Gee 27Becky Walderbach 28Larry Owsley 28Vickie Trotter 29David Johnson 29Erik White 1

Jim & Carolyn Turner 24Steve & Connie Ford 27Richard & Becky Grau 27T.J. & Ashley Norman 29Allen & Jeanette Wiederstein 1Jonathan & Michelle King 1Scott & Shani Heitmann 1

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

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PARENTING CLASS3 part series - Wed. nights

7pm, Room 220March 26

Is my child ready to be baptized?

April 2 What does my child need to know before

baptism?April 9

How can I teach my child to love Jesus?

O u r c h i l d re n ’ s ministry will also p a r t i c i p a t e b y b r i n g i n g t h e i r coins and dollars to put in the wagon at Story Time on March 2.

CHILDREN ON A MISSION

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Edmond Church of Christ Women’s Spring Fellowship Event

Friday, March 28th • 6:00-8:30 pmCost is $8.00

In the fellowship area and chapelPre-Registration Required

Registration starts March 9 in the lobbyAll ladies are invited

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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

SUNDAYBIBLE CLASS 9:30 amWORSHIP 8:15 am & 10:40 am, 5 pm

TUESDAYLADIES CLASS (Sept.-May) 9:30 am

WEDNESDAYMID-WEEK CLASSES 5 & 7 pm

FOREIGN MISSIONARIES Harold & Arelly Ampié NicaraguaUbaldo & Marisol Camacho MexicoReynaldo& Gema Garciá NicaraguaJose Guido NicaraguaReuben & Maureen Kapaale ZambiaJuan Pablo & Fatima Perez NicaraguaGerardo & Yesenia Rayo NicaraguaGabriel & Cruz Rivera NicaraguaRoger & Diane Saumur MontrealKara Tobey Mozambique

DOMESTIC MISSIONARIES Humberto & Irene Hernandez McAllen, TXJohn & Jill Schadegg Logan, UTMack Lyon SearchPhil Sanders SearchTony Sepulveda Spanish Speaking Minister

MINISTRY STAFF Evan BurkettBrenda GordonRob LongKevin Rayner

Kent RisleyJeremy RobertsonRandy Roper

ELDERS Blaine AllenbachRichard BlankenshipMike CainMark ColemanAndy DeanSylvan GordonLyle KelseyDale Lollar

Jack LowryDave MillerLarry MillerDean NilesLendon ShottsJohn TrotterBob WhiddonJeff Whitehead

Let me start with a question: What is the best thing that has happened to you over the past three months? We all love to talk about our good news.

After you have an answer in mind, move on to the more important question: Did you tell anyone about it? Odds are, you did. An old marketing adage says you tell three others when you have a great experience with a brand. A more recent study put it higher—7.44 people to be exact. In sum, “people enjoy speaking of positive news and remember good news clearly.”

God wired us to share good news. God designed us in His image, so we’ve taken on, at least on our better days, some of His characteristics. Like God, we love sharing wonderful news. The Scriptures even speak highly of those who do: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news. Isaiah 52:7

What keeps us from sharing the gospel with those who don’t know Jesus?

In order to multiply, we must speak the good news. For “how to” resources, go to http://reallifeconversion.blogspot.com/

Words and actions are like two wings of an airplane, and you won’t catch flight in witness with just one.

AM Worship Total 1273 PM Worship 613Bible School 995 Preschool 86Grades K-6 143Grades 7-12 71College 105Seekers 27Pathfinders 41LIGHT 0YMCA 29Sojourners 34Young Families 61Transformers 55Sowers 71

VIP 81Upwards 31Primetime 82Auditorium 57In Depth Bible Study 7Spanish 14/32MINISTRY PLAN REPORT Weekly Plan $40,703.00 Weekly Offering $41,916.76COMMISSION SUNDAY Plan $432,484.00

ATTENDANCE REPORT: February16, 2014

KEVIN RAYNERCOMMUNITY & SR. ADULT MINISTER

REFLECTIONS…

WORSHIP PROGRAM

A QUIET PLACE is available in the chapel during the second morning and evening services for anyone who needs a quiet place to worship.

WELCOME BOOK: Please take a minute to fill out the welcome book; white section for members and green section for guests.

SUNDAY MORNING: February 23, 2014

SERMON“MULTIPLY”

Matthew 4:18-20

FIRST SERVICEWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ............................................... John FletcherSongs ........................................................... 876, 732, 184Prayer....................................................Blaine AllenbachSongs .................................................................. S 54, 137Communion ......................................... Craig WilliamsonSong ............................................................................. 492OfferingSong ............................................................................ S 65Scripture .........................................................Bill Antwine Song ............................................................................... 93Sermon ........................................................Randy Roper Invitation Song ............................................................ 756Announcements .........................................Kevin RaynerSong ............................................................................. 756Prayer............................................................David Beam

SECOND SERVICEChildren’s Story Time ......................................Kent RisleyWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ................................................ Larry OwsleySongs .............................Battle Belongs to the Lord, 572, What the Lord Has Done, Pierce My EarPrayer.........................................................Brian EastmanSongs ........................ How Deep the Father’s Love, S 58Communion .........................................Glen HammondsSong ............................................................................. 738OfferingSong .......................................................... Ancient WordsScripture ......................................................... Zac DennisChildren’s Bible HourSong .....................................S 26, How Great is Our GodSermon ........................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song ............................................................ 667Announcements .........................................Kevin RaynerSong ...........................................I Will Call Upon the LordPrayer..................................................Geoffrey Dollinger

WORSHIP PROGRAM

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SUNDAY EVENING: February 23, 2014

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February 23 “Be Wise”

SERMON“REDEMPTION”

Ruth 4:13-15

Welcome ......................................................Evan BurkettSong Leader ................................................ Larry Owsley Songs ......... 585, S 27, Days of Elijah, Light the Fire, S 70ScripturePrayerSongs ........................Surround Us, Every Time, S 24, 544Sermon ............................................................Kent RisleyInvitation Song ............................................................ 660Song ............................................................................. 761Lord’s Supper in the Chapel ............................Jim ElkinsAnnouncements .........................................Kevin RaynerPrayer.......................................................................... S 62

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