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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS
by Goldle Cowger Bean
On this last Sunday of August we enjoyed studying
with 228 people during our Sunday School hour. We have
classes for all age groups from infants to senior adults.
Come join and study with us..it is a great way to learn
what the bible has to tell us and our teachers come pre-
pared to teach and do a great job.
Mr. Chuck Fevele from First Baptist Church Sapulpa
commenced our worship service and he told about his expe-
rience as a Royal Ambassador worker both in groups, camps
and one on one basis. He cited many instances how being a
part of Royal An bassador group had made a life time changes
in several boys! lives. He encourages men to come get in-
volved in this work. Jimmy Carroll and Wayne Grider need
two more men help with Royal Ambassadors - boys from
1st - 6th grade. They want to commence this year on Sep-
tember 7. Theylneed your help.
Our musical special was provided by Jeff Gammill and
Donna Lauener singing "Jesus Never Fails". Wow these
two people sing so pretty together...Great message so well
presented.
Bro. Cliff Fite was our speaker and used Mark 5:1-17
as his text and entitled his message "The Meaning of Re-
jecting Jesus". He explained that rejecting Jesus means eter-
nal damnation. You have a choice...the declslon is yours.
This is the most important decision in all your life time...it
is a serious decision, Don't reject Jesus!
The evening service commenced with Bob Duke sing-
ing "If We Never Meet Again"...We love to hear Bob
sing...Thank you for this great song so well done.
Bro Cliff used Isaiah 6:1-8 as his text and entitled his
message "Actions for Troubled Times". He reminded us that
God is still in control. He has a purpose and a plan for our
lives if we let God fit us in His plan. God is Holy. Is your
life right with God? Lift you eyes to Christ...God forgives
., and cleanses. God is will to forgive our sins if we will con-
fess and repent.
We welcome Art Perkins into our membership ...trans-
ferring his membership from New Mexico. We welcome into
our membership by baptism Justin Perkins; Brian Carroll
:and Michael Leonard. Please make welcome our newest
members., get acquainted with them and be a help to them
in this new walk to be all that God would have them be. Be
i an encourager to each one of them.
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J Mr. Wilkins w j&h ,Baptist Foundation will be
with us on t e :J,1 and and you would like to
visit with him or ake changes, updates or a will or living
\trust contact: the office for an appointment time.
Our Library is now officially open on Sunday morning
from 7:00 to 7:15 p.m. and Sunday evening 5:45 - 6:00 and
7:00 to 7:15 and Wednesday 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. We have a
room full of really good books...look it over and check it out!
On September ,t we will have a Billy Graham film
,during the evening services entitled "Eye Of The Storm":
Come see this very special film and bring a friend. You will
find this one of the greatest Christian fihns to date. Don't
miss it.
Remember each day is a gift from God...Use it flflly as
God would have you use it..We are not promised
tomon-o '..enjoy today. I will be looking for you next Sun-
day in Sunday School and hurch both
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PERKINS CHRISTIAN CHURCH NEWS
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i by Jeff GII
The Perkins Christina Church begins Sunday morning
services each woek with Bible study at 9:45 and worship
services are at 10:45. A nursery and junior church is also
provided.
Tuesday evening Women's Bible study and prayer group
meets at 7:00. All women are invited and encouraged to
attend. Brenda Gill is the leader.
Wednesday evening Bible class begins at 7:00 and the
study will be from the New Testament book of Galations.
The monthly Board Meeting will be postponed because
of the Labor Day Holiday. It will be held September 11 at 7
p.m.
Messiah's Mission under the direction of Marilyn Bev-
erage will begin practice at their regular time after school
on Wednesdays. If more information is needed, please call
Marilvn.
Those who can are encouraged to sign up for a turn of
keeping the nursery on Sunday mornings (luring the wor-
ship hour. If you would like to volunteer, please call Kelle
West or Carla Lester.
Men, Women, and teenagers are asked to come to the
church on September 10 for a "Clean-up, paint, and yard-
work day." Our day will begin on Saturday morning at
9:00, with refreshments being served when the work is fin-
ished. Please come and help!
The fall women's Retreat in Oklahoma City is being
held at the Draper Park Christian Church. The speaker is
Julie Gariss. The topic will be "Can I Really Do That?" and
scripture is Philippians 4:13. The meeting begins Friday
evening and lasts through Saturday afternoon.
A ladies Salad Supper is being planned for September
20 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your craft or hobby for "Show and
Tell after the program.
An all-church Fellowship Dinner is being planned for
October 31, the fifth Sunday of the month, after the morn-
ing worship service. Put this on your calendar.
There are many prayer concerns in our community
and church family as well as those who are shut in their
homes and in nursing homes. Please keep these people in
mind as you pray daily for them this week. Try to visit a
shut-in this week.
Pastor Hartley Freeman delivered a stirring and in-
spiring sermon last week on the subject of his concern for
the desperate need to know the lord in a personal way. His
scripture was taken from Titus 2. Preceding the sermon
Evelyn Havel sang a beautiful song called "My Prayer" and
she accompanied herself on the guitar. Later during the
sermon Pastor Hartley asked her to sing "Swing Low, Sweet
Chariot" and he likened this to the world today who is
enslaved by Satan. He spoke a powerful message that
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Laverne Lynskey
Song Service began at 9:15 a.m. Followed by
lar service.
Today's Subject:
"A Purported Description of Jesus Christ"
This is a purported word picture of our
written bo Him while He was yet on earth and
Civic Records of the Romans, who were in
Holy Land at the time, hence quite authentic as a
history.
This remarkable letter is supposed to have
ten to the Roman Senate by Publius Lentulus,
dent in Judea, about A.D. 33, and was I
Meadville, Pennsylvania, Republican in 1873.
"There lives in Judea at this time, Jesus
the barbarians esteem as a prophet but His
and adore Him as the offspring of the immortal
He calls the dead from their graves and heals J
of diseases with a word or a touch. He is a tall
well shaped, of an amiable and reverend aspect.
a color that can hardly be matched, falling into
curls, waving about and very agreeably
shoulders, parted on the crown of the head,
stream to the front after the manner of the
forehead high , large and imposing; His cheeks a
nose and mouth formed with exquisite symmetry;
thick and of a color suitable to the hair and
middle like a fork; His eyes bright blue, clear
look innocent dignified, manly and mature; His
arras most delectable to behold."
"He rebukes with majesty, counsels with
whole address, whether in word or deed, being
grave. No man has seen Him laugh, yet His
exceedingly pleasant but He has wept
presence of men."
"He is temperate, modest and wise - a
extraordinary beauty and divine perfections -
the children of men in every sense."
Note: {It's amazing how different we interpret
ing of these words today.)
BIBLE EVANGELISTIC TEMPLE
by Elaine Bartlett
mankind's need today is Jesus Christ. Pastor also sang a The Living Light
scriptural song to enhance the service. Today I noticed a brilliant light shining acroSS
Share Christ's love with whom you,meet in your d s b u _js
the right way leading to w, ere I, vqs .wishing
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NEWS made me think how we can be free from worry
by Susan Ross
This Sunday, Sept. 4, the sermon, "Touched," will be
based on Mark 7:24-37, and will focus on the healing power
of touch, both in Jesus' ministry and in our lives today.
Worship will include a Service of Healing, a time for those
who wish to do so to participate in prayer for healing of the
body and the spirit.
On Sept. 11, we will have Fellowship Renewal Sunday,
Phase II. On that Sunday we will welcome each other back
after the last "official" summer weekend {Labor Day) with:
a sermon on the way we use words for good and for not-do-
good (title: Tongue Twisters:), a Mission Soup Lunch in
fellowship hall following worship; a nominating Committee
meeting at 4:30; Finance Com]nittee meeting at 5:30; and
an Administrative Council meeting at 6:30.
Sunday School classes for all ages begin weekly at 10:00
and worship follows at 10:55. Youth activities begin at 4:30.
Visitors are always welcome.
we follow the light of Jesus that falls cross the
life.
Tuesday Bible Study at 7:30 p.m.
Kings Teens will not meet this Friday.
A smile can do wonders, so smile at everyone
ST. FRANCIS OF THE WOODS
St. Francis of the Woods, a church in the
thodox tradition, is located on Highway 33, two
of Covle on the hills overlooking the Cimarron.
Liturgy is at 10:30 Sunday morning. Sunday
children 3-12 is scheduled at the same time.
there is a Fellowship Lunch, followed by bible
those who are interested. The format for bible
developed by Mary. Morrison.
At 8:30 each morning there is meditation in
Meditation for the healing of the planet is held:.
Wednesday evening, For further information cal'l
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