Sunday, July 26, 2009

Thank you Terry for sharing today's lesson..."The Danger of Listless Listening" LESSON: HOW GENUINE ARE YOU? James 1:19-27

"The Danger of Listless Listening"
To prevent listless listening James gives us -
- Warning
- Contrast
- Demand

Biblical Truth: Christians display their religion is genuine by learning and doing what the Bible teaches.
Accept God's Word - James 1:19-21
Act on God's Word - James 1:22-25
Apply God's Word - James 1:26-27


Welcome to our newest class members...

Marianna & Wayne Rhea



Happy Birthday... Jim Batson, Steve Nobles,

Paul Teel & Sunnie Hall

VISITORS

Mary Ellen Hobaugh

Joe & Nancy Langley

Gerald & Marion Williams

Sara Teel

Mark & Debbie Gallagher -- Thank you for the donuts this morning!

PRAYER REQUESTS - James 5:13-16

Larry Meredith - remember Larry and his family during this difficult time of loss of their daughter-in-law, Cindy. Memorial service Monday, July 27th, 2:00 pm, First Baptist.

Beth & Paul Teel - daughter, Sara, has job interview Monday, July 27th, 4:00 pm with Bank of Oklahoma. Pray that all goes well and Sara will come back to Tulsa.

Welcome back Danny Hillenburg after being out for several weeks due to accident.

PRAISE -- Steve Mushrush has volunteers to take his place as a greeter and bus driver -- thank you!

Sunnie Hall - husband, Scott, had successful surgery to crush kidney stones--thank you for your prayers. Sunnie was found to have Lyme Disease and will be fine following large doses of antibiotics.

Sue Tyree - continue to pray for strength & healing.

Jim Davis - continue to pray for successful rehab.

Laura Elmore - her brother, Ed Ferguson, blood levels returning to normal--still no diagnosis but improving. Praise for answered prayer. For Bryan--continued recovery and relief from back pain.

Sue Kimberling - continue to pray for her depression to be gone.

Continue to pray for all the men & women serving in the armed forces and law enforcement. Our Nation!

NEEDED! Bus Drivers - please contact Ron Ryel and volunteer!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Owasso Baptist Homes for Children

1 ) Back-to-School Style Show - Saturday, 10:30 am - August 1st at the Renaissance Hotel...see Janice Turner for tickets.

2) Exceeded our Goal - Janice reported that the clothing fund drive for the boys was successful and we exceeded our goal of $1,800. A total of $2,355 was received. If you missed out on donating, Janice will still accept your donation as "the boys come and the boys go" and always have need for clothing! Thank you for your generous gifts!

3) Work Day at the White City Cottage - Saturday, 9:00 am, August 8th -- sign up sheets will be passed around next Sunday -- volunteers will be painting the bedrooms of the cottage and bulletin boards. Steve & Janet Nobles coordinating.