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(405) 341-3353 March 8, 2015Volume 54, No. 9

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C MMISSION SUNDAY

HELP SPREAD THE GOSPEL

MARCH1

CONTRIBUTED: $128,410.14

ANNUAL GOAL: $408,000.00

Thank you for your generosity on Commission Sunday. Your gifts and sacrifices are being used by God to reach people around the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

SEARCH SINGING RECORDING

SUNDAY EVENING, MARCH 84:00 pm - Doors Open

5:00 pm - Recording Begins(5:00 pm Lord’s Supper will be served

in the fellowship hall)

Sherriee AbuelJackie AcostaHayley AndersonLuke AndrusLora ArnoldLauren BalbinAdam BarnesMitchell BarronTravis BattlesAbby BellowTanner BentleyChip BettesSean BolinJaron BrandtSara BrockAndrew BrownBenjamin BrownEvan BurkettRachel Burkett

Levi BurkettCanaan BurkettBrenna BuxtonBrielle BuxtonOlivia CharlesWill CookeHunter CovaltChris CrowderAbby DavisAndrea DavisMelanie DavisMikala DeffenbaughAbby deSteiguerPorscha DucatMercedes DucatCaleb EgglestonKayla EnglandRachel EppesKaylee Eubank

Kaitlin EvansWilliam EvansZachary FolkesJohn FriasTori GarrettCourtney GibbsAudrey GibbsDeborah GibbsSteve GibbsSteve GibbsBethany GibbsAbigail GiddensKennedy GilbertAdam GilesHaley GoodinMadelynn GoodinHunter GoodinAbigail GoodinJonathan GoodinJackson GoodinJim GoodinPaige GreenJosie HambyElizabeth HendersonAbby HladikJenny HoffmanJosh HowardRyan JacksonSeth JonesKaydee Keene

Joe KelseyCaleb KingBrent KucharoMichaela LawsonRebecca LaxtonKrystal LitickerGarrett MarshallCasey MaynardIan McElfreshHannah McKenzieZekariah McNealJosh MessickTristan MinorChris MinorJennifer MinorTyson MinorTeagan MinorDaniel NoeFabiola NshutiMegann OlssonRenee PedersenAlex PowersJared PunjabiPatrick RaynerDaniella RaynerMichael ReeseWilson RileyHannah RisleyKent RisleyBrenda Risley

Caleb RisleyCamerin RobertsJeremy RobertsonRiley RoperMadeline RosekeKendall RossKeaton RossBrady RossJake SandersonRyan ShanksCaden ShoresColten SikesTori SmithMarci SmithRachel SmithNick StanfordAlex StewartAshley TackettThomas TippeconnicScott UhlrichBrittney WaisnerHayley WaldoLaine WeatherfordForrest WhiddonJake WhiteleyMegan WilsonLisa WisemanHunter ZajacStephen Zajac

SPRING FORWARDDon’t forget to move your clocks forward

one hour this Saturday night, Mar. 7

NEWS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SHEPHERDS PRAYER TIME: Wednesday night at 8:15 in the parlor. Everyone is invited. MONDAY FOR THE MASTER menu is tamales, rice & beans. The Auditorium & LIGHT classes are responsible for dessert & clean-up. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS: canned fruit, canned tuna & boxed cereal MARCH NURSERY WORKERS: Sowers class CAMPUS MINISTRY NEED: Please bring individually wrapped sweet “lunchbox” snacks for our spring break trip. Drop items off on the table in the foyer before Mar. 11. CAMPUS MINISTRY SPRING BREAK MISSION TRIP meeting on Mar. 11 at 6:15 in the chapel. EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA will be Apr. 5. Please bring individually wrapped candy to Brenda’s office. WOMEN’S CHORUS practice on Mar. 8 at 3:30 in the chapel. NIAGARA FALLS, NY, MISSION TRIP meeting on Mar. 8 at 3:30 in the Bible hour room for anyone interested in going. VBS NEED: Magazine pages with photos of food. Drop off by Brenda’s door.FRIENDSPEAK TRAINING has been rescheduled to Mar. 22 from 2-4 in the conference room. See Dale Lollar for details.

REQUESTING PRAYERS HUNTER COVALT

HOSPITAL MERCY: Virgil Bond, Billy Mansfield ST. ANTHONY: Bev Woodard

REHAB BRADFORD VILLAGE: Wayne Thomas, Norma Cable, Bob Whiddon GRACE LIVING: Paul Harland, Paxson Gordon AMG: James Freie

CONTINUED PRAYERS Priscilla Alley, John Bridwell, Linda McAdams, John & Glendell Norman, Mary Carney, Susan Sullivan, Randy Cocklin, Amy Clinton, Jackie Sanders, Angie Ridings, Mickey Stephen Bowles, Bea Bowles, Andrea Johnson, Rodney Chambers, Camey Johnson, Ron Powell, Mack Lyon, Kerianne Roper’s mother, Erwin’s daughter, Becky Dodd, Rachel

Cooper’s daughter, Ron Metheny, David Jones, Rosa Manhalter, Frances King, Carol Kelsey, Karen Babcock, A.G. Smith, Genise Scott, Dawn Sharp’s sister, Verda Howie, Laquita McDonald, Iris Harrell, Sophia Bowen , Kelly Noon, Trey Cail, DeAnn Marcum, Mike Britt, JoAnn Wilson, Ada Blankenship, Ron Goodnight, Paul Eubanks, Paxon Gordon THOSE IN THE MILITARY Chris Gehri, Doug Dedon, Bradley Martin, Glen Lollar, Alex Young, Abe Spillman, Atticus Young, Taylor Phillips, Miller Burkson

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO MARY WATSON in the death of her husband, Phil who was also Becky Walderbach’s father. PAUL & ROZILLA HARLAND in the death of their son. MELVIN GLEASON in the death of his nephew. DAVID WALDO in the death of his uncle.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF PHIL WATSON 1933-2015Thomas Philip Watson was born in Nashville, AR, the youngest child

of Jordan and Frieda Watson. After high school he enlisted in the Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. He later attended Harding College and met and married Jacqueline Messick and they had a daughter, Angela and the family moved to Oklahoma where he worked at OC. In 1963 both Jackie and Angie died in a tragic accident.

In 1964 Phil married Mary Parks; a union that would last just over fifty-one years. Mary Rebecca and Phylis Ann completed their family.

In 1967 Phil became the full-time minister for the Edmond Church of Christ. In 1972 he was elected to the OK State Senate and held that office for 15 years. In 1987 he was appointed Director of the OK Department of Human Services and retired in 1998 from US Department of Agriculture. Later, Phil served as Chairman of the Board for the Zambia Mission while Mary assumed duties as correspondent for the work.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters Becky Walderbach and Phylis Frye; four grandsons and a host of nieces, nephews and close personal friends.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Jonathan Villaman 8Luke Dacus 8Jackie Privette 8Terri Powell 8Karen Driskill 9Asher Lentz 9Sugeely Villaman 9Ken Laxton 10Von Davis 10Mary Stohldrier 11

Jean Metheny 11Geoff Kingsley 11Judy Vaulner 11Jennifer Penrod 12Toni Farrar 12Susan Barnes 12Elizabeth King 13Caryn Powers 13Hannah McPhetridge 14Audrey Gibbs 14

Mark & Cindy Coleman 11Peter & Kim Walden 11Randy & Barbara Matthews 14James & Ashley Bettes 14David & Nancy Jones 14

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

YOUTH MINISTRY MAR. 9: Elevate, 8 pm at the Adams’

MAR. 11: McAllen meeting

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

Mondays 6:30-8pm In the Parlor

See Allen Wiederstein

Sunday, April 12 5pm

Monday, April 13 6:30pm

Monday, April 20 6:30pm

A SPECIAL SERIES

With Cameron John

SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE CHANGES MAR. 15 No LTC Practice or Bible Hour MAR. 16 No Monday for the Master or Scheduled Activities

MAR. 17 No Tuesday Ladies ClassMAR. 19 No Mom’s Bible StudyMAR. 22 Regular Schedule for LTC

“WHO WILL SHEPHERD THE FLOCK?”

SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 8

THIS MESSAGE WILL INTRODUCE A PROCESS OF SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT AS WE SELECT 2-3 NEW ELDERS FOR THE CONGREGATION.

ELDER RECOMMENDATION FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY MARCH 29.

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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 Montreal

DOMESTIC MISSIONARIES Humberto & Irene Hernandez McAllen, TXJohn & Jill Schadegg Logan, UTMack Lyon SearchPhil Sanders Search MINISTRY STAFF Evan BurkettBrenda GordonKevin RaynerKent Risley

Jeremy RobertsonRandy Roper Tony Sepulveda

ELDERS Blaine AllenbachRichard BlankenshipMike CainMark ColemanAndy DeanSylvan GordonLyle KelseyDale Lollar

Jack LowryDave MillerLarry MillerDean NilesLendon ShottsJohn TrotterBob WhiddonJeff Whitehead

AM Worship Total 849PM Worship N/A Bible School N/A Preschool Grades K-6 Grades 7-12 College Seekers Pathfinders LIGHT YMCA Sojourners Young Families Transformers Sowers

VIP Upwards Primetime Auditorium In Depth Bible Study Spanish 18

MINISTRY PLAN REPORT Weekly Plan $43,477.86 Weekly Offering N/A COMMISSION SUNDAY Plan $408,000.00Offering $128,410.14

ATTENDANCE REPORT: March 1, 2015

It’s exciting to be part of a church that is doing work from Aquiles, Mexico to Zambia, Africa, and many places in between. Over the next three months, most of the 350 people going on mission trips from Edmond will have gone and returned from places near and far, all over the world. Our short term mission trips are a vital part of our efforts to reach the world for Christ.

Next week, 125 college students, EYG, adults and families will travel to McAllen, Texas, to work with our full-time missionary and long -time friend, Humberto Hernandez. Humberto first helped lead our trips to Aquiles, Mexico, more than twenty-five years ago. Now, he and his wife, Irene, have planted a church in the growing border town of McAllen. We are going to work alongside them and other members of their congregation and encourage them as we reach out into the community together.

Our young people want to stand out for their faith and to be challenged to be bold for God. Our students are expecting to work hard and to have life-changing experiences while leading others to a changed life in Christ.

EVAN BURKETTCOLLEGE 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: March 8, 2015

SERMON“WHO WILL SHEPHERD THE FLOCK?”

1 Peter 5:1-4

FIRST SERVICEWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ................................................... Kyle PullenSongs ...................... O Worship the King; I Am a Sheep; Gentle ShepherdPrayerJosh FosterSongs .........................Jesus, Let Us Come to Know You; When My Love for Christ Grows WeakCommunion ............................................ Mark ColemanSong .............................................. My Jesus, I Love TheeOfferingSongs ............................. My Hope Is Built; Days of ElijahScripture .......................................................... Steve FordSermon ........................................................Randy RoperInvitation Song ................ Are You Washed in the BloodAnnouncements ..........................................Evan BurkettElder Prayer for Missions......................... Mark ColemanSong ........................................................Restore My SoulPrayer..........................................................Neil Ferguson

SECOND SERVICEChildren’s Story TimeElder Prayer for Missions......................... Mark ColemanWelcome .....................................................Randy RoperSong Leader ................................................ Larry OwsleySongs ..............................The Battle Belongs to the Lord; Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us; Highest PlacePrayer.........................................................Glenn TeagueSongs ...........................I Am a Sheep; Gentle ShepherdCommunion .............................................Cedric HawleySong .................... When My Love to Christ Grows WeakOfferingSong ....................................................... My Eyes Are DryScriptureSongs ............................ There’s A Stirring; Days of ElijahChildren’s Bible HourSermon ........................................................Randy Roper Invitation Song ......................................... Love Lifted MeAnnouncements ..........................................Evan BurkettSong ............................ Leaning on the Everlasting ArmsPrayer.............................................................Neil Roberts

MAR. 17 No Tuesday Ladies ClassMAR. 19 No Mom’s Bible StudyMAR. 22 Regular Schedule for LTC

WORSHIP PROGRAM

“The Visitor” (USPS 961-400) is published weekly, except Christmas,

Thanksgiving, New Years, Spring Break week & 4th of July by the Church

of Christ, 801 S. Bryant, Edmond, OK 73034. Periodicals postage paid at

Edmond, Oklahoma 73034. POSTMASTER: send address changes to “The

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SUNDAY EVENING: March 8, 2015

Watch SEARCH each Sunday on:KOCB-TV Channel 34 Oklahoma City 7:30 am

Also available at Searchtv.orgMarch 8

“Messianic Prophecies”

SEARCH RECORDING

Note from Phil Sanders:Your participation in the SEARCH singing makes you part of a ministry touching people with songs of praise to God. Your songs comfort, uplift, and encourage people to draw closer to God. We receive reports from across the country of people praising and thanking us for the singing of the Edmond Church of Christ.

We are taping the singing of the Edmond congregation this evening at 5pm for the SEARCH program which reaches all 50 states and many countries; millions of people each week.

Some things to remember:• Doors open at 4pm, and the taping will last from 5 – 7pm• People of all ages are encouraged to attend• Childcare will be provided from 5 to 6pm• Bottled water will be available• The Lord’s Supper will be provided at the beginning of the service in the fellowship hall• Sunday morning attire is appropriate with thought to no seasonal clothing

We know it is long and gets a bit warm, so we thank you in advance for your participation. We, at Search, feel like this evening is a worship service to God that is taped to be shared with so many others who want to worship God. To God be the Glory!

March 8I John 2:28-3:10

Walk in Love: Renounce Sin