Sunday, March 1, 2009

Thank you Terry for today's lesson.

Terry is challenging us to Maintain Our Spiritual Health!

LESSON: Meet Divine Expectations - Isaiah 1:1-14
Biblical Truth: The Lord wants His people to live up to His expectations.
Acknowledge The Lord's Expectations - Isaiah 5:1-2
As Christians, we must acknowledge that God has provided everything we need to live godly lives. His expectations of spiritually productive people are reasonable and just.
Anticipate The Lord's Response - Isaiah 5:3-6
Remembering that God is the Controller of everything necessary to life and happiness motivates us to recognize the Lord's fairness in condemning His people's faithless living.
Adopt The Lord's Standards - Isaiah 5:7-14
God expects us to maintain His standards of righteousness and moral standards rather than being conceited about our own opinions.


REMINDER -- Next Sunday, March 8, daylight savings time begins -- remember to "spring" forward one-hour and we'll see you in Bible Study!

Happy Birthday to -
Don Watson and Beverly Allen

Others celebrating birthday this week are --
Donna Anderson 3/2
Randy Elder 3/6

PRAYER REQUEST

Reminder from Howard Cunningham - 2-prayer pagers are available - contact Howard.

Bob LaBass - for sister, Barbara LaBass, surgery went well last Thursday to remove a mass on her kidney. The surgeons were confident all of the mass was removed, and they did not have to take the kidney. Continue to pray for healing.

Carol and David Wycoff - son, Peter, is returned to Iraq on Monday. Pray for Peter's safety.

Ron Dougless - friend, Mallary Branch, in diabetic coma.

Glenn Taggart - brother-in-law, Terry Shaw, diagnosed with cancer.

Lyle Johnson - for sister, Kathy Hamlin, in ICU with lung problems.

Billy - Owasso Baptist Homes for Children cottage member, Billy, is back at the cottage. His 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, who recently went through a very difficult cancer surgery, was told that they did get it all and is facing some more 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. They are searching for a new location after having to move several times. Also, pray for Kate Tillotson, daughter of a good friend, who has just left for a tour in Iraw 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 reatment.

Danny Hillenburg - still in pain, however, was able to attend services.

Continue to pray for all the men and women in the armed forces and those in law enforcement. Our nation.

VISITORS

Randy & Missy Bruchette

Sure Tryee

John Dalton

John & Martha McSherry

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Luther Teague is gathering items for a care package to be sent to Peter Wycoff, who has been deployed to Iraq. Favorite items include: Pringles, salsa, peanuts, sunflower seeds, popcorn, individual serving mac and cheese, chili (anything with a tabtop lid--Peter does have access to a microware), Gatorade (individual packages to mis in water bottles), cheese crackers. Peter does not eat anything sweet so please NO CANDY. If you have questions, please contact Luther or Vicki Teague.

April 5 and April 26 - Our class will provide dinner for the Crossover Ministry. Please contact Coleta to volunteer to help out.

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. Registration deadline is April 12 -- contact Larry Merideth at 594-5073 or email larry.merideth@tulsafbc.org.

March 8 - daylight savings time begins -- Spring forward one-hour -- see you Sunday, March 8!