The SENTINEL — October 31, 2010

Scheduled to Serve Next Week (11/7/10) Lesson for Sunday morning

November 7, 2010
“Let Your Eyes Look
Announcements Straight Ahead”
Roger Scott (Guest speaker: Michael Berry) October 31, 2010 Volume 10, Number 44
Proverbs 4:25-26
Southern Ridge Church of Christ • 2237 SW 134th Oklahoma City, OK 73170 • 405-378-0701
Greeters
Sam & Donna Greenroyd, Stephen & Cathy Which Are You?
Hopkins, Keith & Becky McDougal
A lot of Christians are like wheelbarrows —
no good unless pushed. Boiling a frog
Some are like canoes — they need to be pad- For our vanity is such that we hold our own char- modes of living. If his conversion is sin-
dled. acters immutable, and we are slow to acknowledge cere, his modes of living may need to
Lord's Table (am) Some are like kites — if you don’t keep a that they have changed, even for the better. change at once – if, for example, he was
Chad Bruner Darrell MacDonald string on them, they fly away. — E.M. Forster in the habit of stopping off at a bar on the
Some are like kittens — they are more con- way home from work to knock back a
Gerald Harden Donal Ruminer
tented when petted. There is an old anecdote about boiling a couple of beers. But other habits, those of
Brian Jaworsky Jim Skaggs Some are like footballs — you can’t tell which frog: if placed in a pot of hot water, the the mind, can and usually will take longer.
Fred Jones Blue Suarez way they will bounce next. story goes, the frog will jump out; but if The Lord recognizes that some can han-
Some are like balloons — full of wind and placed in cold water which is allowed very dle only “milk” when they are babes in
ready to blow up. gradually to heat, the frog will fail to per- Christ, but He also expects that we should
Lord's Table (pm) Some are like trailers — they have to be ceive the danger and will slowly cook to eventually move to more complex foods
pulled. death. Biologists say the story isn’t accu- (I Cor. 3:2; Heb. 5:12; I Peter 2:2). Just as
Dewayne Ross Roger Scott Some are like neon lights — they keep going rate – a frog can perceive the danger – but in our physical bodies, this takes time and
on and off. it is usually used in a figurative way to de- growth. As noted in the previous article,
Prayers (am) Others are letting Christ lead them. scribe the failure of people to react to sig- this does not happen miraculously: it is
And some are like a good watch — open face, nificant changes that occur gradually. As a conscious change, applied diligently, training
Michael Berry Tres Lowrance pure gold, quietly busy, and full of good follow-up to the article in this space two ourselves to be humble servants, not lords
works. weeks ago (“Before and after,” October of our lives, and to make godly decisions
Prayers (pm) Which are you? 17), we will further consider the changes about what we ought not to do (avoiding
— Author unknown that accrue as one matures as a Christian. every appearance of evil) and ought to do
Bill Fleming Walter McFadden In the spiritual sense there is an immedi- (loving God and our neighbors).
ate change, the most important of all, that When such changes occur, others may
occurs immediately upon being baptized: a notice, especially when the change is sig-
person’s sins are washed away and he is nificant. We ought also to be aware of
Schedule of Services Events in November saved. But to remain saved, he must live a them ourselves, so that we can maintain
Sunday – 9:00 AM Bible study 5-7 Singing workshop (@ Central) godly life. This may require changes – them and keep pressing forward “toward
7 Daylight Saving Time ends sometimes significant changes – to his the mark for the prize of the high calling
10:00 AM Worship
7 Brother’s Keeper Group 1 thinking, his relations with others, and his of God in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 3:14).
5:00 PM Worship 11 Christian Service Center workday
12 Brother’s Keeper Group 3
Wednesday – 7:00 PM Bible study
19 Thanksgiving fellowship meal Elders Deacons Minister
21 Singing class Kevin Keenan Michael Berry Keith McDougal Russell Dyer
Horace Phillips David Douglas John McFadden
www.southernridge.org Roger Scott Bill Fleming Walter McFadden
Bill Sherman George King Dwain Thacker
Darrell MacDonald Randy Vance
 The SENTINEL — October 31, 2010 Order of Living the Mind of Christ:
Needing cards and Brother’s Keeper Service And Became Obedient -
Group 1 — Sunday, November 7th, after Philippians 2:5-8
prayer evening services, at the building. A sign-
I. He Became Obedient
up sheet is on the bulletin board.
Chuck Cox’s aunt, Betty Garland. She Welcome A. It was a _______________________ Jesus applied
Group 3 — Friday, November 12th, 6:30
has brain cancer and is not expected to live to His life.
pm, at the building. A sign-up sheet is on
much longer. Announcements 1. It may be hard for us to consider that Jesus had to
the bulletin board.
Linda Marcom. She has shingles.
The family of Jerry Jenkins. He passed ________________________.
Scripture:
away last week. He was the father of Jeff Didn’t happen without controversy. Luke 2:48-49
1 Samuel 15:22-23
Jenkins. Upcoming Events 2. Take note that putting on the character of obedience
Jo Grigsby. She is a longtime friend of Don’t forget to “fall back” this Satur- applies being _______________________.
Song — 708
Sam & Donna Greenroyd’s who recently day night as Daylight Saving Time B. Obedience is a learned ____________________ .
When We All
received a negative report on a mammo- comes to an end. Remember, our 1. There is a difference between ______________
Get to Heaven
gram. Since then she has undergone addi- service time on Sunday evening (5:00) _________ and not knowing to obey. Acts 9:1-6
tional tests. will not change as it once did. Song — 6 (S) 2. Jesus dealt with the ______________________ by
Kari Dyer. She had laparoscopic gall blad- The Central congregation is hosting a Do You Know My Jesus? doing what He was given to do. Matthew 26:39
der surgery recently. seminar on Singing Enrichment, (vs. 1 & 3)
Don Worden. November 5-7. The classes will be C. Obedience is not something _________________.
Chelsea Deaton. She is somewhat im- taught by Bob Connel. See the bulletin 1. It was in Jesus an expression of ___________ for
Prayer
proved after being badly injured in a car board for more details. the ______________ and for ___________.
accident. (She is a friend of Donna Adams’ Remember our annual Thanksgiving Song — 7 (S) D. _______________ is a powerful word. Mark 1:17
daughter.) fellowship meal, scheduled for Fri- We Will Glorify Then there are those who follow a
Lila Mulkey. She is recuperating after her day, November 19th, at 6:30. More
recent hospitalization. ___________________. 1 Corinthians 9:16
details will be forthcoming as the date Comments
Blue Suarez’ daughter, Maria Hannigan draws closer. II. Our Challenge to Obedience
and her brother-in-law, Kevin. A. It only works well with _____________________.
Lord’s Supper
Two-year-old Elzee. He is one of the 1. Humility is not just letting someone else ________
children at Marilyn Cox’s daycare. He has _________________. Matthew 22:37-38
had several medical issues and was sched- Collection
uled for eye surgery recently. 2. It takes __________________ where you are and
Birthdays/Anniversaries Song — 43 making the best of it.
Layne Adams. See his picture recently
posted on the bulletin board (along with a Happy Birthday to . . . Blessed Assurance B. There must always be ______________________.
Keena Lusk November 6
new address)! 1. Boil down the to __________________________.
Pat Overturf 7 Sermon
Others who are hindered: Sandra Bag- Tami Burwell 9 Cf. Romans 6:16, Matthew 4:8-10
ger; the Baldwins’ grandson Riley and And Became Obedient
Ani Berry 15 2. All of our healthy relationships require
friends June Tennell and Shelli Vang; Bryan Ausmus 20
Song — 696 ______________. Cf. Ephesians 5:24-28
Jean Christian; Mary and Novella Lorella Wilson 20
Cordrey; Florence Dixon; the Elmore Jennifer Parker 22 There’s a Fountain Free C. Planning and Measuring
family; Ruby Gill; Martha Harden; Am- Terri Scott 22 1. Obedience is
ber Lusk; Glen Martin; Jeanette Sam Greenroyd 25 Song — 255 2. Obedience is
Mitchell’s family; Terri Scott; Melanie Roger Scott 25 Higher Ground 3. Obedience is
Shelton; Edith Skaggs; and Lorella Wil- Happy Anniversary to . . . 4. Obedience is
son. Gordon & Ruth Veitenheimer November 12 Prayer 5. Obedience is