O Divine Presence,
There are days when our life's journey is like driving on a superhighway. We are relaxed, comfortable, and making good time. There are other days when our life's journey is like driving on a rutted, wash boarded, seldom used back road. We are barely able to make progress. The trip is rough and exceptionally uncomfortable. We feel like our "vehicle" might fall apart. Please forgive us, Loving God, when we believe the Christian faith keeps us only on the paved roads. May we trust in You, O Lord, regardless of where our journey takes us. This we pray in Jesus’ name. AMEN.
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We extend our sympathies to Joyce Greenhaw whose sister, Donna Hickey, died on Monday afternoon. The funeral will be Friday morning at 10 AM at the Palmer-Maler Funeral Home in Stillwater. Please pray for Donna's family.
Ottis Cornelsen has asked for prayers for her niece, Myra Leist, who has suffered from a stroke. Myra is a member of the Christian church in Fairview. Please pray for her.
We just received word that Catina Sundvall broke her leg and is in Bass Hospital. Please pray for Catina.
I received the following e-mail from Tom Jewell: “Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, While the tornados over the weekend have been devastating to so many residents of our state, Oklahoma Disciples have been hit hard. No damage has been reported from Norman, but members from First Christian, Woodward suffered extensively. As of today, we are aware of five families from the congregation who lost their homes.
Associate Regional Pastor, the Rev. Gary Mitchell, dispatched six regional church generators to Woodward yesterday. This Sunday, Gary will be present at First Woodward to offer solidarity grants from Week of Compassion and the Oklahoma Disciples Regional Church Disaster Fund to each of the five families.
Just now, Woodward city officials are not requesting on-site assistance. However, if you would like to contribute to the relief efforts, donations can be made to Week of Compassion, P.O. Box 1986, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 with the notation: Oklahoma Tornado Relief or you may give to the Oklahoma Regional Church Disaster Fund, 301 N.W. 36th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73132.
Let us continue to keep all victims of this weekend in our prayers.
In Christ, Tom
Rev. Dr. Thomas R. Jewell, Regional Church Pastor”
If you would like to make a contribution to help the tornado victims, make your check out to Central Christian Church and note on the memo line "Week of Compassion-storm relief.” You can bring the checks to the church any time or you can place them in the offering tray on Sunday.
Remember to bring your cookies for our booth at the Red Dirt BBQ!
SCHEDULE FOR TODAY
9 AM TOPS in the multipurpose room
11 AM Centours sack lunch and a movie
Noon Single men's luncheon
1 PM Emmaus Reunion Group-men in room 109
5:15 PM WWNF activities began
5:15 PM Hospital Callers meet in the conference room
6:30 PM Chancel Choir rehearses in the choir room
7:30 PM Pastor’s Cabinet meets in room 109
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
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