The SENTINEL — August 29, 2010

Scheduled to Serve Next Week (9/5/10) Lesson for Sunday morning

September 5, 2010
“To Find a Little Rest”
Announcements Mark 6:30-32
George King August 29, 2010 Volume 10, Number 35

OTHER NEWS Southern Ridge Church of Christ • 2237 SW 134th Oklahoma City, OK 73170 • 405-378-0701
Greeters
• There will soon be a sign-up sheet on
Michael & Kim Berry, Blue & Linda Suarez,
the bulletin board for a blood drive to
Walter & Carolyn McFadden be held here in the near future. Watch
for more details.
The humility of Stephen
by Brant Stubblefield “And they stoned Stephen.” They mur-
• The annual Men’s Retreat with the In the seventh chapter of Acts we have dered this brave spiritual hero. He was a
Lord's Table (am) men of the Central congregation is recorded for our profit the great sermon martyr for Christ and an example for all
Jerry Doyle Eddie Pelton scheduled for September 10-11 at of Stephen, directed to the “stiffnecked to follow. While they stoned him,
Camp Rock Creek. Brochures are and uncircumcised in heart and Stephen cried out, “Lord Jesus, receive
Glenn Elmore Horace Phillips
available on the table in the foyer. This ears” (Acts 7:51). Stephen declared, “Ye my spirit” and “Lord, lay not this sin to
Keith McDougal Dewayne Ross year’s speaker will be Philip Johnson do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your their charge” (Acts 7:59-60). When he
Arless Murray Randy Vance from the Westside congregation in fathers did, so do ye” (Acts 7:51). Some “had said this, he fell asleep” (Acts 7:60).
Norman. The men from Central will might consider Stephen a harsh, cruel, and Although the words of Stephen were
prepare the evening meal on Friday, unloving preacher but his actions demon- pointed directly at the sin which the peo-
Lord's Table (pm) while our men will be preparing break- strate different. After this strong and ple had committed, he spoke from a mo-
fast on Saturday. There will also be mighty warrior of the faith preached his tive of love. Did the sermon of Stephen
Chris Scott Roger Scott
homemade ice cream on Friday! The heart out, “they gnashed on him with their offend the people? Yes! The hearers
cost is $15 per person. teeth” (Acts 7:54). The people could not chewed on him with their teeth, ran and
Prayers (am) • A volunteer is still needed to lock the handle the simple yet powerful words of jumped on top of him, cast him out of
building during the month of Octo- truth given by the Holy Spirit, and de- the city and stoned him. The lack of love
Bill Sherman Walter McFadden
ber. The sign-up sheet is on the bulle- clared by Stephen! Their response, after and humility was not from Stephen’s side,
tin board. See David Douglas if you they were “cut to the heart” (Acts 7:54) rather from the hearers upon that tragic
Prayers (pm) have questions. was to immediately “stop their ears” (Acts day in history. Stephen proved his love,
7:57). Why this mean brutality? Why the while the people proved that their hearts
Kevin Keenan Sam Greenroyd • As always, several brotherhood pub-
hatred towards this courageous defender were dishonest. Today, two thousand
lications are available at no cost on years later, we must ever be mindful of
of truth? What had Stephen done to them,
the table in the foyer. Be sure and avail besides declare the things of God? They the words found within the book of
yourself of the opportunity to read “cast him out of the city, and stoned Revelation some thirteen times, “He that
Schedule of Services these periodicals! him” (Acts 7:58). Some of the saddest hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit
Sunday – 9:00 AM Bible study saith unto the churches” (Rev. 2:7). Think
words recorded by divine inspiration
10:00 AM Worship within this chapter are found in Acts 7:59, on these things.
5:00 PM Worship
Events in August/September
Wednesday – 7:00 PM Bible study
8/29 Back-to-School fellowship meal Elders Deacons Minister
9/10-11 Men’s Retreat (Camp Rock Creek) Jerry Doyle Michael Berry Keith McDougal Russell Dyer
Kevin Keenan David Douglas John McFadden
www.southernridge.org Horace Phillips Bill Fleming Walter McFadden
Roger Scott George King Dwain Thacker
Bill Sherman Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance
 The SENTINEL — August 29, 2010
Order of You Know Where I Am From
Service John 7:14-31
Needing cards and BACK-TO-SCHOOL
BASH I. Guilty by Association
prayer TONIGHT! Welcome
A. Belief and association go hand in hand.
The family of Larry Price. He passed After evening services
away this past Wednesday. He was Cecilia’s The menu will be a taco bar with all the Announcements 1. The Jews wanted to ____________ Jesus. Ch. 5:18
son and Cindy Butcher’s brother; they have trimmings! A sign-up sheet is on the
2. _________________ arise about him. Vs. 15, 20,
gone to Arizona for the services. board to bring the various fixings. If you Scripture:
would like to help with the cost of food or 25-27
Larry Scott and his family. Larry’s aunt John 7:25-31
passed away this week. Services were held the purchase of back-to-school packets, 3. When Jesus enters the discussion, ____________.
in Arkansas. see Paula. Come enjoy a great time of Song — 218 Vs. 19
Sandra Bagger’s daughter-in-law, food and fellowship and encourage our I Know that My
Shawna Brassfield. She had a heart attack young people as they begin another school Redeemer Lives · He claims to work from ____________ authority.
this week and is hospitalized in Tulsa. year!
4. Jesus was seen, by them, to be on the __________.
Cathy Hopkins’ mother, Sue McMurray. Song — 358
She is in the hospital. She has MS. Must Jesus Bear B. Could this be the Christ? – Big questions from shaky
Eugene Lee. He has been moved to an- the Cross Alone? positions.
other facility and is not doing well. Wednesday Night Classes 1. _________________ knows where Christ is from.
LaQueta Nelson. She is now home. The new ladies’ class will begin this week Prayer
Lorella Wilson. She is now in rehab. (September 1) in the New Testament 2. Will the Christ be doing _____________ than this?
Novella Cordrey. She is now home. classroom. A mixed class will continue to Song — 390 II. You Know Me and Where I Am From
Chuck Cox. He came forward for prayers. meet either in the auditorium or the Old Nailed to the Cross
The aunt of Cara Brazeal’s co-worker. Testament classroom. A. The information is there if you will accept it.
Cara’s co-worker, Heather, asked for Comments 1. They were _________________ with the idea Him.
prayers for her aunt Sandy, who is hospital-
ized in Utah with a serious blood clot. Lord’s Supper · If he was a _________________, the enemy would
Others who are hindered: Sandra Bag- not be worried about Him.
ger; the Baldwins’ grandson Riley and Collection
friends June Tennell and Shelli Vang;
Birthdays/Anniversaries 2. To _________ and even to ________ is not a bad
Jean Christian; Mary Cordrey; Florence Happy Birthday to . . . trait.
Tres Lowrance August 29
Song — 6 (S)
Dixon; Ruby Gill; Martha Harden; Jenni Do You Know
Jean Christian 31 · “Convictions” that are easily dismissed were never
Bruner’s grandfather, Andy Lane; Glen My Jesus?
Emma McFadden 31 convictions. Cf. James 1:6-8
Martin; Hubert Nelson; Ricky Odom;
Mary Pelton 31
Hazel Ruminer; Terri Scott; Melanie Kian Floranda September 1 Sermon 3. Admitting where He was from makes Him _______.
Shelton; Edith Skaggs; and Tommy and Chad Shelton 1 You Know Where
Sharon Wisley. Delda McMasters 8
B. In the words of Nicodemus, “________________.”
I Am From
Novella Cordrey 16 John 3:2
Ashley Keenan 19 Song — 506
George King 19 C. Where you are from --
PICTURES Bill Sherman 19
Tell Me the Story
of Jesus 1. Is in the ___________ that you ______________.
Randy Vance will be tak-
ing pictures for the mem- Happy Anniversary to . . . 2. Is in the ___________ that you ______________.
ber board after services Sam & Donna Greenroyd September 6 Song — 388
Michael & Kim Berry 7 One Step at a Time 3. Is in the ___________ that is ________________.
this morning. Stop by if
you need a new photo! Corry & Staci Schell 8 4. Is in the ___________ that you ______________.
Prayer