The City of Stillwater
Senior Activity Center will
offer free blood pressure
checks on Tuesday, Novem-
ber 17 at 1:00 pm. These
checks will be provided by
HomeCall Home Health on
a first come first serve basis.
The Senior Activity Center
offers many activities for
participants, 50 years old
and older. Hours for partic-
ipation are Monday through
Friday, 9:30 amto 4:30 pm.;
and music night is held on
Thursday evening, 6:00 pm.
to 8:30 pm. The facility is
closed on weekends. Stop by
1015 E.12‘h Ave.or call 405—
747-8080 for more informa-
tion and make sure to pick up
a calendar of events.
The Walk in the Park event
for senior walkers is ongoing
in Couch Park. Seniors can
sign up and log in each time
at the Center. Walk the trail
ten times and earn a t—shirt
and better health.
Monday, November 16 — It
is a good time to start think-
ing about joining an exercise
group. The Center offers a
free exercise class called,
“Sit ‘11 Be Fit”. It is held
every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday mornings at 9:30
am. The exercise class uti—
lizes stretchy bands to test
flexibility and bouncing balls
to help with hand/eye coordi-
nation, along with stretching
Free Blood Pressure Checks at Senior Center
and toning exercises. Each
person has a chair for some
of the exercises and some
are done while standing by
your chair. Women pool
players also come in at 9:30
am. and play several friendly
rounds of 8—ball. They would
welcome some new women
players to come join in the
fun competition. At 10:30
am. line dancers step in time
to country songs. You are
welcome to come join the
group and get some exercise
while having fun. During
the afternoon, canasta and
social bridge players get out
their cards for plenty of good
times. A jig-saw puzzle is
always out enticing someone
to find another piece. Exer-
cise equipment, including a
treadmill, is available too.
Tuesday, November 17
— Free guitar lessons are
being offered every Tuesday
at 9:30 am. Come let Jim
Thomas help you improve
your skills. He will be taking
new students through the
month of November only. A
fast—paced aerobic exercise
dance session called, “Zumba
with Angie” takes place at
10:30 am. every Tuesday
and Thursday. The exercises
are done mostly to Latin
American dance music. In the
afternoon, games are played
that include; canasta, dupli-
cate bridge, pool/snooker,
and jig-saw puzzle solving.
At 1:00 pm. a coed pool
tournament will take place.
Come enjoy the fun compe-
tition. Also, at 1:00 pm. free
blood pressure checks will
be taken. No appointment is
needed. Exercise equipment
that includes a treadmill,
two exercise bikes, and a
weight set are available for
use during the afternoon,
too. Bingo is played at 2:00
pm. It is a lot of laughs and
everybody wins a prize!
Wednesday, November 18
Exercisers meet up again
at 9:30 am. to tone up in the
“Sit ‘11 Be Fit” exercise class.
Women pool players also
get out their pool sticks for
some good friendly 8-ball.
Then at 10:30 am., after the
exercise class, line dancers
start kicking up their heels as
they keep up with swinging
country tunes. During the
afternoon, games of canasta
and other card games are
played. Pool and snooker
shooting are also popular.
Thursday, November 19
You can come at 10:30 am.
and work up a good sweat by
keeping up with the Zumba
class members. Afternoon
games start at 1:00 pm.
Canasta and bridge are pop-
ular games of choice. Bingo
is called by a guest caller at
2:00 pm. Every one bingos
and receives a prize. Don’t
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forget music night at 6:00
pm. There is always good
toe tapping music to enjoy!
Friday, November 20 a
Friday mornings are busy
with Sit ‘11 Be Fit class, wom-
en’s pool, and a painting
class that all begin at 9:30
am. During the painting
class artists bring their own
supplies and get together to
paint and discuss their art
work. Then at 10:30 am.
line dancers arrive ready to
boot scoot around the floor to
some lively tunes. Afternoon
games of duplicate bridge
begin around 12:15 pm.
Canasta players start coming
in around 12:30 pm. along
with pool players and puzzle
solvers.
Last weeks reported winners
for social bridge were: Mal-
lory Owen, l“, and Barbara
Geiser, 2““; duplicate bridge
winning partners were; Betty
Lowrey and Patricia Logan,
1st and Al Perry and Lionel
Raff, were 2"d . The second
day of duplicate bridge, Al
Perry and Lionel Raff came
in first; and Sandy and John
Boepple were second. The
previous week winning
duplicate bridge players, Al
Perry and Lionel Raff were
first; and Meg Kletke and
Adrienne Hyle were second.
The winner of the pool tour-
nament this week was Jack
Ventis.
CHURCH
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Cimarron Valley Church of Perkins
By Ralph Martin .
Sunday, our Pastor, Paul Dawson, brought the message
“Don’t Be Out of Uniform” from
Ephesians 6: 10—13. Christians have been getting tortured
and killed, because of their faith, for over 2,000 years
— and things aren’t getting any better. Today we are in
continuous spiritual warfare with evil forces that would
literally destroy us both as Christians and as a nation.
These evil forces are the “mighty powers of darkness.”
They are demons over which Satan has complete control.
They are not mere fantasies. They are very real a
powerful force whose goal is to defeat Christ’s church.
All believers are subject to Satan’s attacks because they
are no longer on his side. To withstand their attacks, we
must stand on God’s strength and use every piece of his
uniform. In God’s uniform, the belt represents truth, the
body armor righteousness, the shoes readiness to spread
the Good News, the shield faith, the helmet salvation,
and the sword the Word of God. The sword is the only
offensive weapon in God’s uniform. There are times
when we need to take offensive action against Satan.
We put on God’s uniform for a purpose. We want to
stand strong in our faith and trust in Christ. He has made
us who we are. He is always there to see us through the
difficult times. And then the is our family. Second only
to Christ in importance. We want them to know this
Christ we serve. And also for our future. We know we
aren’t going to be here forever, but we do believe God
will save us all, and that is a future worth dying for.
When we believe in Christ, these evil forces become our
enemies, and they will try every device to turn us away
from him and back to sin. Although we have been assured
of victory, we must continue this spiritual warfare until
Christ returns, because Satan is constantly battling all who
are on the Lord’s side. We are able and well equipped
to do this because God has provided us with supernatu—
ral powers through the Holy Spirit within us and in his
uniform surrounding us. God has laid out a uniform for
us. He expects us to put it on and open our hearts to his
indoctrination which, in time, will teach us how to use
every piece his uniform to resist Satan. And woe be it to
any believer that gets caught out of uniform. Maybe the
last thing you get to do in this lifetime.
Please consider this your invitation to join us 901
Sadler Road in Perkins. Sunday School begins at 9:30
AM. Morning Worship and Children’s Worship follow
at 10:45 AM. Nursery is available for the very young.
On Wednesdays at 7:00 P.M., join us in learning and
studying the Bible. Contact the church at 405-547-1557
if you need transportation. Check our website at www.
cimarronvalleychurch.com
Christian Church of Perkins
By David Pock
Today’s power verse: Luke 23:3 So Pilate asked Jesus,
“Are you the king of the Jews?”
God’s Promise to YOU!! 2Cor. 9: 10
Want to research a man’s character? It’s done all the
time. Someone is always researching someone and writ-
ing about them. Elvis, Abraham Lincoln, Princes Di, even
Rosie O’Donnell and Donald Trump!
What were, or are, their commitments, their priorities,
their attitudes? Did they or do they practice what they
preach?
Let’s do a little research on the “Prince of Peace”. When
he was here he said, “IfI be lifted up I will draw all men
to me.” It happened just like he said it would. He was
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lifted up on a cross to die and yet to live and bring life
to us! He wasn’t tricked or trapped, kidnapped or killed.
He didn’t commit suicide. He only sacrificed his life in
exchange for yours!
“Crucify him!” “Why? What evil has he done? Pilate
asked boldly. He claims to be the son of God—a king—
that’s blasphemy—We have no king but Caesar! —Crucify
him!” And they lifted him up.
He chose not to call his army of angels! He chose not
to defend himself and he had every right to do so! He
WAS the Son of God! He had done NO EVIL. ...ONLY
GOOD. HE ONLY LOVED PEOPLE! ....But he chose to
keep his commitment to die for us so that we could live
and love for Him and with'Him in eternity!
Now that you see His love, now that you experience
His love ..... ..let God lead you on to share it with others!
The day is upon us and your PCA* is ready to spread
the love light to others! God bless you as you love your
way to victory! ! !!
*PCA=Positive Christ-like Attitude
COME VISIT US... Sunday Morning Worship
10:45am.....Sunday School 9:45am....Wednesday Eve-
ning....Meal 6pm....classes...7pm ..... ..Come join us on
Thursday Mornings from 11am til noon and help us pray
for our country
check out our website....www.perkcc.com
Diamond Valley Community Church
Laying up Treasures in Heaven
Sometimes the sacrifice we’re called to make is a hard
road to travel. It isn’t easy to serve the will of God. It’s
difficult to surrender things God asks us to give up in order
to serve Him. Matthew 6: 19-21 God says to lay up our
treasures in heaven, not on earth.
We should be alert to our attitude when receiving a
blessing. Don’t appear to be edifying ourselves instead
of the almighty God. Remember when helping someone
else, we were helped at sometime in our lives. When
witnessing to others we should understand, someone
witnessed to us, before we become a child of God. We
were unworthy before Jesus found us; reminding us there
is none good without him. Without the grace and mercy
of Jesus we’re all the same. It’s the Spirit inside us; the
relationship with Jesus that keeps us worthy.
Jesus asks the young ruler to take judgment off the table
and goes over the laws of Moses. It’s possible to follow
the letter of the law to a T, but in our hearts still have
darkness. Jesus reached out with compassion; asking him
to pick up his cross and follow Him; loving his neighbor
as himself. The man found the words of Jesus too heavy
to bear; missing the blessing of a relationship with Jesus;
who wanted to do something very special for him. What
a sad story.
It’s hard to comprehend heaven because we can’t see it.
The kingdom of God isn’t the streets of gold, but the will
of God alive in us. Ultimately we do go to heaven, but
in life on earth we are blessed by God. His kingdom is
favor on our lives while on earth. We’re to pray everyday,
“Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”
The moment we accept Jesus into our lives and develop
a relationship with him; his Spirit lives in us and we walk
out of death. We’re born into this life in death, but have
perfect assurance that God does what he says he will
when We obey his word. Hold onto God and don’t grow
weary in well doing; never give up on His plan for our
lives. The treasures we lay up in heaven should bring us
the destiny of victory. We’re God’s children and the light
of the world. Don’t delay in seeking his will and miss
out on a blessing. Choose to be a vessel God can use to
shine a light on his work today.
Located at the comer of Diamond Valley Road and High-
Loony Laws
No one has ever alleged that politicians were the brightest ‘
lights on the tree, and some of the laws they pass validate
that perception,. Through the years, legislators have left a
legacy of loony laws many of which are still on the books
in cities, counties, and states in America. Some time back, ’
Robert Pelton spent the better part of his career tracking
down some of these idiotic laws, and he published 10,000
of them in a book titled, “Loony Laws.” Once, California
Assemblyman Richard Floyd was so irked by these absurd
laws that he held a contest to see who could find the most
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stupid law in California. That should have taken real effort ‘ 1
since California is... well... California. Entries included the
1972 law that banned blowguns, one prohibiting sky divers
from drinking alcohol, and another enacted in the 1810’s
that prohibited the wearing of false whiskers.
Here is a sampling of the real laws Pelton found.
From Ottumwa, Iowa, “It is unlawful for any male person,
within the corporate limits of the {city), to
wink at any female person with whom he is unacquainted.”
In Los Angeles, you cannot bathe two babies in the same
tub at the same time. (What about beaches?)
In Zion,Ill.,it is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars ‘ '
to dogs, cats and other domesticated animals kept as pets. '
In Carmel, N. Y., a man cannot go outside while wearing
a jacket and pants that do not match.
In Gary, Ind., people are prohibited from attending a
movie house or theater and from riding a public
street car within 4 hours after eating garlic.
In Clawsonk Mich., it is legal for a farmer to sleep with
his pigs, cows. horses, goats and chickens.
In Miami, it is illegal for men to be seen publicly in any
kind of strapless gown. (I wonder if that law is still on the ’
books?)
In Detroit, couples are banned from making love in an ,
automobile unless the vehicle is parked on their property. .
In Hartford, Conn, it’s illegal to cross a street while ’I
walking on your hands. (And nearly impossible in most
big cities.)
In Michigan, a woman isn’t allowed to cut her own hair
without her husband’s permission,
In Baltimore, it’s illegal to throw hay bales from a second I‘
story window or take a lion to the movies.
In Nicholas County, W. Va., no member of the clergy is
allowed to tell jokes or humorous stories from the pulpit
during a church service. (How then could most preachers l
hold attention?)
In California, animals are banned from mating publicly . ‘
within 1,5000 feet of a tavern, school or place
of worship. (This law doesn’t explain how it should be "
enforced.)
In Pennsylvania, any motorist driving along a country
road at night must stop every mile and send up a rocket
signal, wait 10 minutes for the road to be cleared of live-
stock and then continue.”
In Carrizozo, N.M., ifs forbidden for a woman to appear
in public with face or legs unshaven,
It’s interesting to learn why many of these ridiculous or
outdated laws are kept on the books. They
may give the police a legal right to make an arrest. It may
have been changed, but in my day, there was still a law in
Texas that made it illegal to carry a set of pliers in your
vehicle. That went back to the old fence cutting times on
the frontier, but it had been left on the books so that a
difficult arrest could be made.
way 51 , five miles east of Stillwater. We’re a non-denom-
inational congregation whose doors are open to anyone
seeking to serve a loving God, salvation through Jesus
Christ, and the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Sunday School
10:30 am. Sunday Morning Service — 9 am. Wednesday
evening service — 7 pm. led by Pastor Quincy Morris.
Mehan Union Church
It’s November and we still have green grass plus the
beauty of the changing colors of the trees. God is so Good!
He sends showers of Blessings, sunshine, and beauty of the
night time sky. God is so good all the time!
We were blessed to have food for 88 families plus clothing
to share Saturday with those who came in need. Thank you
LORD.
In our worship service we thanked the veterans present and
prayed for those that are serving in all parts of the world.
Thank you Veterans!
Thanks to all our members worshiping the Lord, special
music from the choir and Diana Spiva, those celebrating
birthdays and Mr. & Mrs. Bird celebrating their anniversary.
Praise the Lord for celebrating in God’s house.
Wednesday evening Nov. 18 at 6 pm. we will have Thanks-
giving dinner for our bus children and any parent or member
who may wish to come. A time of thanks for food and fel-
lowship for body and soul. Jesus words “Let the little children
come to me.” Thank you Lord for them! The Nov. 22 come
and bring a covered dish for a dimer following our church
service. Another time to give thanks for His bounty!
Also, for the next three weeks until food give away on Dec.
5, we will be having a blanket drive to give along with toys
for the children.
So it sounds like November will be a time of thanks and
service. Christ said He came to serve, so He is our example.
The usual church business board meeting Monday night,
serving of the Lord’s communion, needs/assessment meeting,
and praying for the Lord’s guidance in all decisions .
“Thanksgiving is a time of quiet reflection an annual
reminder GOD has , again, been ever so faithful. The solid and
simple things of life are brought into clear focus.” A quote
from Charles Swindoll.
Also, remember this is the day the Lord has made, rejoice
and be Thankful!
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