Sunday, April 12, 2009

HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN, INDEED! HALLELUJAH!

Thank you Terry for today's lesson...

LESSON: The Lord is Alive - Matthew 27:62 - 28:30
Biblical Truth: The Scriptures reveal sound reasons to worship Jesus as the living Lord.
Recognize The Abysmal Failure - Matthew 28:1-4
Consider The Angelic Announcement - Matthew 28:5-7
Reflect On The Authenticating Appearance - Matthew 28:8-10
Analyze The Authorities' Motives - Matthew 28:11-15
Make The Right Choice - Matthew 28:16-17
PRAYER REQUESTS - James 5:13-16
Please submit your requests and updates to Jerry Martin on the prayer request cards - thank you!
Martha McSherry - daughter-in-law's mother, Glenda Keim, horseback riding accident, surgery on Sunday, pray for quick and complete recovery.
Dan Roberson - is still very sick. Keep him in your prayers.
Sheila Pruett - Jim Winchester having knee surgery April 15 - pray for successful surgery and quick recovery.
Mark Owen - Mark's mother, Edith, passed away. Services Monday at 11:00 am, Clearview Baptist Church, Coweta. Please keep Mark and his family in your prayers for God's comfort and peace as they grieve Edith's death and celebrate her Home going. Mark thanks everyone for their cards and prayers.
Kirk Larkin - Betsy Lewis, Kirk's sister, asked for prayers for her daughter, Meredith Lewis. Meredith is 35-years old and has had a couple of strokes. They live in Seattle, Washington. Emails are welcome and Betsy's email address is: blewis@nwrain.com
Bruce Betts - will be in Chile for two weeks. Please pray for travel and personal safety.
Judy Wilson - son, Mike, job opportunity soon. Remember her friend, Mary Mathews, has lymphoma and mental confusion as a reaction from chemo. Also, pray for Mary's husband, Jack, as Mary's caregiver.
Mark Gallagher - pray for Mark's niece, Lara Santos, has stage 2 breast cancer which will require surgery and chemo.
Sue Wetmore - for Vic's dad, Bud, who is 89-years old and is having a marrow test Monday. Continue to pray for Sue's father who has at least two more weeks of rehab but is making progress. Sue is to have a capsule endoscope Wednesday--pray for good results. Sue's aunt, Loreen Hare, is having Hospice care and Sue's cousin, Amber Moody, is in St. John's Sapulpa Hospital with stomach problems.
Susan Jacobs - Samantha Grimes, Jerry's great-niece age 4, surgery went well and is home. Waling better--she is still on seizure medication. Pray for her Dad, Eric, to be encouraged daily.
Jan Johnson - her father is 85-years old and lives in Tulsa. They are in need of part-time caregiver 4-6 hours day 4-5 days a week to help him with daily grooming, etc. If you know of anyone, please contact Jan.
Daisy Williams - sister, Diana, going through marital problems. Pray that God would guide sister to make the right decisions. Sons, Greg & Barry, pray that God would open doors for starting their individual new businesses.
Laura Elmore - her uncle, Bud, lives in Virginia and has cancer. Please pray for Andy & Cari Chastain, members of the Elmore's youth group in Indianapolis. Andy had surgery to remove a brain tumor on Friday. Cari is expecting. this couple have been an incredible testimony of reliance on God's grace through the death of their 8-month old daughter last year. Please pray for a good pathology report, as well as protection for their unborn child as Cari undergoes the stress of her husband's health issues.
Jackie Hall - sister is out of the hospital but still covets your prayers.
Ron Ryel - pray for Donna's friend, Sandra Finley, who is going through chemotherapy.
Linda Ree - pray for Eddie Davidson, an old school chum, who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Carol & David Wycoff - son, Peter, has returned to Iraq. Pray for Peter's safety.
Jim Batson - his old friend, Al Jones, who recently went through a very difficult cancer surgery and is facing some more surgery.
Continue to pray for all the men and women serving in the armed forces and those in law enforcement and our nation.
VISITORS
Dorothy Griffith, Loretta Shideler's sister from Pennsylvania
Mary Watson, Don's mother
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Vickye Teague
Bryan McCracken
Coleta Larkin
Leon Crites
ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 26th - will be our next opportunity for OUR CLASS to provide and serve dinner for approximately 60 members of the CROSSOVER MINISTRY. Loretta Shideler is coordinating the dinner for the 26th. Please contact Coleta at 527-8455 to help out.
Larry Dalton - Encore Banquet: The Music of the Night, April 16th in Fellowship hall, 6:30 pm, cost is $15/per person.
7th Annual FBC Outreach Luncheon - Thursday, April 23, at 11:00 am and 12:30 pm. Come and help serve the needy in our community by volunteering as a food server, van driver, rider, greeter, clean-up person, commitment advisor or miscellaneous helper. To volunteer, call 594-5073.
A Gold Medal Night for Aim High Academy - Friday, April 24, 6:30 pm at the Greenwood Cultural Center. A wonderful evening is planned, with dinner from Just Catering by Orr, musical entertainment by Jason Eskridge of Nashville, performances by Aim High Academy gymnasts, and live and silent auctions. For more information or reservations, contact Susan Patterson, Kristen Frette or you can call Marilyn Sullivan at 496-8799.
DaySpring Villa Golf Tournament - make plans to play in the Friday, May 1st event. To register call DaySpring Villa at 245-4075. All Fore! Faith Golf Tournament. Tee times at 8:00 am and 2 pm, Page Belcher Golf Course. Cost $70 per person.
Adult V Saturday Breakfast - May 2nd, at 8:30 am SHARP - First Watch, 81st and Lewis. Cost $9.75 per person (includes tax, tip and drink).
Owasso Baptist Children's Home Golf Tournament - June 8, Bailey Ranch. Make plans to play in this fundraiser. All proceeds stay with the Home. Questions, contact Janice Turner.
"Newcomers" Group - Norma Dowell and Louis Richardson are getting all new members of our class to meet for dinner. Contact Norma and Louis to join.
Ladies Garden Party & Men's Fishing Party - Saturday, June 6. Details to be announced soon. Beth Teel is hosting the Ladies party and Kirk Larkin is hosting the Men's party.
Home Night - Sunday, June 14. Details to be announced soon.

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