FAMILY NEWS November 11, 2018

Adult Classes Sermons

Auditorium Class: Mike Vanlandingham AM: Arpoika Daniels— Two Debtors

Young Families Class: Edward Marshall

Single Adult Class: Jack Mattingly, Sr. PM: Arpoika Daniels—Positive Thoughts: Part 2

Sin wouldn’t be so

Next Sunday on Search: Nov. 18 – Remember attractive if the wages were A season of thanksgiving causes us to remember all paid immediately. our blessings. It also re- minds us of what God re- “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God quires of us. Giving thanks is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” should be more than remem- Romans 6:23 (KJV) bering; it should lead us to devote our lives to God. Turkey Hotline Daily Bible Reading Sunday November 11th , people with last 2 Chronicles 15-16 & John 7:25-53 names ending with A - M are to bring Monday rolls; those ending with N - Z are to 2 Chronicles 17-18 & John 8:1-30 bring potatoes. Distribution day will Tuesday 2 Chronicles 19-20 & John 8:31-59 be this Saturday, November 17th. Wednesday 2 Chronicles 21-22 & John 9 Thursday 2 Chronicles 23-24 & John 10:1-21 Veterans Day Friday 2 Chronicles 25-27 & John 10:22-42 Thank you veterans for your Saturday 2 Chronicles 28-29 & John 11:1-16 selflessness and sacrifice.

In Our Hearts:

Please continue to remember those on our long term prayer list.

Don and Maria Martin, Paul Smith, Alvis Campbell, John Daniels, Dava Clark, Vic Richardson, Noah Branscum, Ted Criswell, Gayle Hadley, Sharon Smith’s son, Carl Smith, Fred and Velma Baxter, brother and mother of Debbie Crane, William McDonald and Betty Boggs, son and daughter of Bill McDonald, Shirley Carson, sister of Wayne Maxwell

Let’s remember the shut-ins: Norma Johnston, Sue Lofton, Winifred England, Jerry Sullivan, George Howell and Bill Timmons

Quarterly Lectureship: The Hammond Heights Church of Christ in Ada will be holding a Quarterly Lecture- ship on Saturday, November 17th. Registration begins at 9:00 AM. Speakers for the lectureship are Edward Marshall, Butch Platt and Zach Meyee. A flyer with more information can be found on the office window.

Food Pantry: The food pantry is running low once again. Most needed at this time is peanut butter and jelly.

Hope Harbor: The grocery truck from Hope Harbor will be here sometime during the month of December. A list of requested grocery items can be found on the kiosk in the foyer as well as posted on the office window.

Tipton Children’s Home: The Wednesday morning ladies’ class will be collecting unwrapped gifts for Tipton Children’s Home for Christmas. Tipton houses children from ages 5 - 18. New unwrapped toys are appropriate for younger ones while older kids will enjoy new gloves, scarves, sports team caps, board games, etc. All church members are encouraged to participate in this project. Gifts may be brought to the church office or to Betty Smith by Monday, December 10th.

YOUTH A Look Ahead

The Two Builders RETREAT In Matthew 7:24-27 and Luke 6:47-49 we read We will leave this Friday evening at the story about two builders; one chose an ever shifting foundation and the other a rock solid one. 4:30 pm and will return on Sunday after- noon, November 11th. Why did Jesus use this illustration and what was he wanting His audience to understand?

Next week we will look at this story together as YOUTH WORKERS MEETING we seek an eternally solid foundation upon which to continue building our lives. There will be a meeting for all adults working as counselors in our youth This and That department on Sunday, November 18th, at 3:30 pm. Hayden Harjo will be signing her Letter of Intent to play softball for Oklahoma Christian on Thurs-

PARENTS MEETING day evening, Nov. 15th, here at the church building! Everyone is invited to be here at 7:00 PM to There will be a meeting with all support and encourage Hayden as she “signs” parents with kids in our youth department on Sunday, December 2nd, immediately her letter to become an OC Eagle! following morning worship service. The meeting will only be about 15 minutes Taylor Harjo is in the Down Syndrome Calendar long. Please plan to stay. for 2019! If you would like to purchase a calendar please see Holli Daniels. Calendars are $15.

Love Is Not Someplace We Fall, But Something That We Do In his letter to the Galatian brethren (Gal. someone “cares” lifts and encourages spirits! 5:6 ASV), the inspired penman, Paul wrote: “For Try it out today! (2 Timothy 1:16-18). in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith working Visit the sick and offer help – It is a mockery through love.” to pray for the sick while neglecting them (Matthew 25:43). The above text teaches us that to “work through love” is to work from a principle of Show hospitality to strangers – Greet them, love. If we love God, we seek to please Him and show courtesy and invite them to worship with to do His will (Matthew 7:21; 1 John 3:22). Our us. Remember, they need to “see” God’s love in faith in God motivates us to love God because you! (Romans 12:13; 1 Timothy 3:2; Hebrews He “first” loved us (1 John 4:19). Our love for 13:2). our fellow man motivates us to do good to our fellow man as well as to our Help the needy – Real love, not “Beloved, let us love one fellow Christians (Gal. 6:10). great ability, is needed to furnish another, for love is from food for the hungry (James 2:14-17). I confess to being the God; and everyone who kind of person who listened to loves is born of God and Write a note or call someone who country music when “country knows God.” needs encouragement – It may be wasn’t cool.” Some of the lyri- -1John 4:7 someone who is in great difficulty or cal content is terrible, but some in deep sorrow (Job 4:3-4; Isaiah of it preaches truth to people 35:3; Hebrews 12:12). who won’t listen to preachers. A case in point is Clint Black’s song, “Love is Something That We Pray for others – The earnest petition of the Do.” righteous is powerful in the sight of God

(Numbers 11:2; James 5:16). In the song, Clint makes the point that love is not just someplace we fall; it’s some- The closing lyrics of Clint Black’s song thing that we do. I couldn’t agree more. We as should reflect our attitude of desiring to “do” Christians should be desirous of “doing” some- something in the Lord’s kingdom: thing in the Lord’s kingdom to demonstrate our love for Him (James 1:22-25). “There’s no request too big or small, We give ourselves, we give our all. The following suggestions are provided: Love isn’t someplace that we fall: It’s something that we do.” Seek out and teach someone – We must find

them – they will not always come to us Brethren, there is much to “do” in the (Matthew 22:9-10). kingdom of God. Don’t sit by and “wait” for an assignment (Matthew 20:1-16). Make a real effort to help some fallen brother Remember…… or sister back to Christ (James 5:19-20). Love Is Something That We Do! Visit the lonely and alone – Knowing that -G.E. Watkins

Trending: . . . Building Security: November: Doyle Wolfe, Jerry Renner, Paul Alexander . . . Youth: Friday— Sunday, November 9—11th, Fall Retreat; No AWTG this month. . . Holiday Schedule: Wednesday, Nov. 21st, No midweek service; Sunday, Nov. 25th, No evening service . . . Pot Luck: There will be no end-of-the-month potluck fellowships in November or December . . . Food Pantry: Canned Meat . . . Minister Arpoika Daniels Elders: Non-Profit Org. Jack Mattingly, Sr. (home) 382-2893 U.S. POSTAGE (cell) 405-625-2323 PAID Youth Minister Edward Marshall (cell) 380-2510 Syd Morgan (home) 382-3404 Seminole, OK (cell) 405-600-5416 (cell) 380-7406 Permit No. 155 Administrative Lynn Grimes Mike Vanlandingham (home) 382-1919 (cell) 380-2284 (office) 405-382-0548 Deacons: Jon Cloud, Ken Crane, Jim Grimes, Ed Hardin, Clint Jackson, Steve Johnson, Steve Lashley, Ed- ward Marshall, Wayne Maxwell, Dan Reynolds, Bob Swearingen

Current Resident Or:

ORDER OF WORSHIP AND OTHER DUTIES In Charge of Services Jack Mattingly (405-380-2510) (If unable to serve please contact the one in charge for the month) Service Times: Welcome: AM Syd Morgan Sunday Bible Study 9:30 am PM Bob Swearingen Worship 10:30 am Prayers: AM Opening: Ryan Christ Evening Worship 5:00 pm AM Closing: Gil Turpin

PM Opening: Steve Johnson Wednesday Ladies’ Class 9:30 am PM Closing: Tyler Turpin Devotional 6:00 pm Scripture Reader: Jerry Renner Song Leader: Steve Lashley Bus Driver: Larry Waddell 405-613-3172 South North (Please call if you need a ride.) Mike Vanlandingham—Bread Cup—Will Stafford

Heritage House Delivery: Clint Jackson Offering—Zac Richardson Betty Smith and Debbie Ernst Bob Griggs Nuben Barton Jon Cloud Jim Grimes Nursery: PM: Jim Hardin Leonard Mayfield AM: Suzanne Hardin Bible Class Greeters: Worship Greeters:

South: Tom Morton & Doyle Wolfe South: Bob & Glenda Griggs North: Wayne & Jeanie Maxwell North: Clint & Peggy Jackson

Church of Christ at Seminole, 12040 Hwy 99 N, Seminole, OK 74818-1723, 405-382-0548. E-Mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.churchofchristatseminole.org