LESSON: You Can Keep At It - 2 Thess. 3:1-18
Biblical Truth: Believers are to serve the Lord faithfully every day.
Pray for Missionaries - 2 Thess. 3:1-2
Persist in Faithfulness - 2 thess. 3:3-5
Pursue Responsible Behavior - 2 Thess. 3:6-12
Perservere in Doing Good - 2 Thess. 3:13-18
Paul recommends checking out the web site http://www.opendoorsusa.org/
"serving persecuted Christians worldwide"
PRAYER REQUEST
Reminder - two prayer pagers are available -- contact Howard Cunningham.
Bob LaBass - sister, Barbara LaBass, who will have surgery Thursday in Kansas City to remove a mass on her kidney. Pray for successful surgery and that the mass will not be malignant.
Carol & David Wycoff - son, Peter, returns to Iraq Monday. Pray for Peter's safety.
Jacki Hall - sister, Vicky, surgery in Dallas. Pray for quick and complete recovery.
Ron Dougless - friend, Mallary Branch, in diabetic coma.
Glenn Taggart - brother-in-law, Terry Shaw, diagnosed with cancer.
Lyle Johnson - sister, Kathy Hamlin, in ICU with lung problems.
Billy - Owasso Baptist Homes for Children cottage member, Billy, is back. His recent placement did not work out, though no fault of Billy's. He needs our prayers.
Mark Gallagher - his Dad has been moved to a nursing home. Continue to pray for complete healing.
Jim Batson - his old friend, Al Jones, recently went through a very difficult cancer surgery, was told that they didn't get it all and is facing more, equally difficult, surgery.
Mike Callahan - quick recovery from a broken arm which resulted from a fall on the ice.
Glenda Irenton - pray for the New Vision Academy, a TPS alternative school where Glenda is a counselor, as TPS searches for another location. Also, pray for Kate Tillotson, daughter of a good friend, who recently left for tour in Iraq with the Marines.
Mark Owen - mother, Edith Owen, is in the hospital with several serious health issues. She will need to go to intermediate care after release. Pray for quick and effective treatment, comfort and peace.
Sue Wilson - friend, Brenda Honeycutt, cancer has reoccurred after 15-years of remission. Pray for wisdom of doctors to determine appropriate and successful treatment.
Danny Hillenburg - still in pain, however, was able to attend services Sunday.
CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR - all the men and women serving in the armed forces and those in law enforcement. Our nation.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to -
Frank Fitzgerald
Curtis Payne
Leesa Crites
PRAISE -
David Wycott was in Bible Study this morning.
Bryan and Laura Elmore are grandparents. Their son, Matt, officially adopted his stepson on Friday, Feb. 20. Congratulations Bryan and Laura!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Children's Ministry - in need of 30 volunteers to direct visitors attending a workshop Saturday, March 7, 9:00 a.m. -- please call the church office to volunteer.
Owasso Birthday Dinner for Chad - Thursday, Feb. 26, 6:00 p.m. - make plans to join us to take the boys to Cici's Pizza in Owasso for Chad's birthday. FYI - they also have a new member of the cottage, Jason, who is seven years old.
April 5th - our class will provide the dinner for the Crossover Ministry, Sunday, April 5, and we need someone to volunteer to coordinate the dinner. Contact Coleta to volunteer for this opportunity.
The Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma - Jerry Jacobs is going with the group in April to Armenia. Jerry said they could use our financial help and prayers. The basket was passed around for donations, and we will pass the basket around again next Sunday. CDs are available for a $15 donation.
Owasso Baptist Children's Home Golf Tournament - more details later - Janice Turner.
Men's Ministry Spring Golf Retreat - April 24-25, Friday/Saturday. Will play three different courses over the two-day event. Friday at Cimarron National Golf Course in Guthrie, and Saturday at Rose Creek Golf Course in Edmond. More details later.
Caring Center needs donations of new underwear and socks.
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