Sunday, June 6, 2010

Four Ways To Promote Church Unity
Biblical Truth: Christians are to promote the unity of their churches and avoid actions that contribute to divisions.

Focus on Members Agreement - 1 Cor. 1:10
When believers focus on their mutual understanding and conviction, the Lord is glorified and His gospel is magnified.
Focus on the Gospel's Truth - 1 Cor. 1:21-25
When we keep our focus on the truth of the gospel, we promote unity in our churches.
Focus on God's Work - 1 Cor. 1:26-31
When members in a church focus on God's work instead of their personal agendas, unity thrives.
Focus on the Church's Best - 1 Cor. 3:9-10, 16-17
When member's who arrogance, jealousy and factionalism threaten to harm, the church will face God's retribution.
God is glorified when you focus on His truth and His saving work in harmony with others in His church.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES - Mark Owen and Bill Ritchey

VISITORS - Rachel (Tom & Jill Willey's granddaugther) - Gary & Cynthia McCoy - Tony & Jackie Wilks - Charles Williamson


NEW MEMBERS - Weldon & Margie Raber


PRAYER REQUESTS - James 5:13-16
Laura Elmore - daughter-in-law's father, Jack, diagnosed with MDS, myelodysplastic syndrome, which is due to Agent Orange from his service in the Vietnam War. This is a blood disorder that interrupts production of red blood cells and can lead to leukemia. He will begin receiving injections. We would appreciate prayer for the treatments to work and slow the progression.

Gene Tyree - Gene is better after his recent knee replacement surgery and is recovering at home with the help of Sue.

Continue to pray for all the men and women serving in the armed forces and law enforcement, and our Nation.


ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ladies Bible Study begins Wednesday, June 9th, 9:30 am - Room 500 S - Jennifer Rothchild's study of Me, Myself & Lies - call Jill Willey for details!

BOSTON 2010 MISSION TRIP - depart Saturday, September 18th and return Thursday, September 23rd -- Contact esmarshall@yahoo.com or phone him at 272-1445. The church's website in Boston is www.hopefellowshipchurch.org

GOLF TOURNAMENT - Owasso Baptist Homes for Children's benefit golf tournament was rescheduled for Monday, June 14th. Several spots are still open for teams if you would like to enter. A shot-gun start will be at 8 am, with check in at 7:00 am. Lunch will be served after the rounds. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, closest to the pin, longest putt, longest driver and best team name for both the Men and Women's Flights. Cost is $65, with $40 of that being tax-deductible donation to the Owasso Campus Summer Activity Fund. Please call Dennis or Janice Turner if you can play - 970-6990.

Trout Fishing Trip - June 10-12 - Contact Tom Willey 298-1562.

HOME NIGHT - Sunday, June 13th - Judy Wilson will host our class at her home -- 4119 East 72nd Street - judykwilson@cox.net - If you have not signed up to attend, please call Coleta Larkin at 227-1430. Coleta still needs a few food items and we need to know how many plan on attending. Bring your lawn chairs!!

WORK DAY, Tuesday, June 15th - 9:00 am - Detroit Tower -- Bobby Hart has asked Adult V to help with moving some junk from our floor to another floor in preparation of the Staff Offices moving to the 2nd Floor. If you have some spare time and could help out, please join Kirk on Tuesday, June 15 at the Detroit Tower - 9:00 am.

AMISH DINNER - Saturday, June 26th - 5:30 pm - cost of dinner is $14.25 per person. Choice of roast beef or roasted chicken with all the trimmings. Make your reservations by June 13th -- make checks payable to Lisa Miller and give to Margie Raber -- 10717 South Irvington Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74137 - 299-1606.

LADIES NELL HILL TRIP - September 10th & 11th - mark your calendar and plan to attend the annual shopping event. The highlight of this trip will be a tour of the home of Mary Carol Garrity - more details to follow later.

CARING CENTER NEEDS - Urgent needs - razors, deodorant, tooth brushes, Men's clothes. Also need volunteers for Mondays and Thursdays - please contact Eric Constanzo for more information - 597-1571 - email: eric.constanzo@tulsafbc.org

VAN DRIVERS still needed! - please call Ron Ryel at 744-8271 to volunteer!