Prime-Time Christmas Party

The Prime-time Christmas party has been postponed until Monday, December 16 at  6 p.m.  Hope this has not inconvenienced you and that you will be able to come on the 16th. Just need to be keeping everyone as safe as possible.

Day Trip to Duncan & Chickasha

Duncan & Chickasha Trip
Festival of Lights changed to
December 10th

Itinerary:

1:00 pm:      Depart Edmond Church of Christ

2:30 pm:      Chisholm Trail Heritage Center in Duncan

                    ($5 Covered already)

4:30 pm:      Dinner at La Fiesta in Duncan

                    (on your own)

6:00 pm:      Christmas Lights Tour - Chickasha

                    (drive by stop)

7:30 pm:      Braum’s in Tuttle

8:30 pm:      Return to Edmond Church of Christ

Additional Information:

-      We will be traveling in a comfortable 57 passenger bus.

-      Cost: $20 per person

-      Contact People: Dane Carr and Ruth Honeycutt

Facebook Link to SAM's Ministry

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY - Our senior adult ministry is quickly emerging into a vibrant form of fellowship and outreach for retired men and women. In addition to enjoyable outings such as day trips around the state of Oklahoma, this ministry also provides needs-based resources for aging individuals.

Mission

Provide a community of Christian seniors making a difference together in the Edmond Oklahoma community. Our "stated mission" is to carry out our congregation's mission statement among those 60 and better. (Certainly our mission is the same as Christ has called us to be.)

Description

Life doesn't end at retirement...and neither do opportunities to learn, grow, fellowship, and serve. An expanding senior adults ministry provides resources and opportunities for aging men and women to express their faith.

Events such as day-trips to various points of interest across the state and seminars like the "Living Happy, Living Healthy" event in Arlington, TX, provide opportunities for senior adults to enjoy fellowship while learning to deal with the unique challenges of aging.

Click on the link below
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Edmond-Church-of-Christ-Seniors-Ministry/607981275889798

or search for the
Edmond Church of Christ Senior's Ministry
on Facebook.

Men's Prayer Breakfast

Men are invited to either of the prayer breakfast.

• Wednesday morning @ 7:30 am at Denny's Restaurant on 2nd St.
• Friday morning @ 6:00 am at Colby's Grill.

ALOHA - You are invited to a Luau

A L O H A ! YOU ARE INVITED TO A LUAU SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 THURSDAY @ 6 PM Come listen to the sound of ocean waves and the rustling of grass skirts while you enjoy a succulent pot luck supper brought to you by  THE PRIME-TIME CLASS.  APPROPRIATE HAWAIIAN DRESS IS RECOMMENDED Please sign up in class to bring goodies for the potluck.  if you haven't signed up, please bring something wonderful to share.   HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

Abundant Living Retreat

October 8-11, 2013

Game Day Sponsored by Seniors Ministry

GAME DAY

• Game day at the church building in the Bible Hour room and not the fellowship hall on Monday August 12 starting at 1:30 p.m. It will go until about 4:30 p.m.
• Everyone is invited of all ages. Bring a friend if you desire and bring games to play and snacks to share.
• If you have any questions, please call the office or Dane Carr and we will try to answer those questions.
• This time some of our "Youth Group" will join in with our fun.
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Serving and Caring for One Another

Various Opportunities

• Paul & Rozilla Harland are moving to Tealridge and need help moving July 8th. Feel free to contact them directly.
• Volunteer for something at VBS (July 14-17) or come to greet people as they arrive.

If you know of others, please let me know. -- Kevin

Generations Thoughts about Generations

Generational Differences In Church
Table Talks

When we don't want to adjust and fail to change.
Driving the Chevy Impala
The Leavers: Young Doubters Exit the Church


The Importance of Unity in Generations
Catalyst 2010: Craig Groeschel
Does the “senior adult” ministry need to grow up?

Specific Generations
Religion Among the Millennials -- Introduction and Overview

Minimizing Inheritance Conflict

18 Recommendations for Minimizing Inheritance Conflict

Click on link above.

Inheritance: The 'right' amount?
Key points by TED HACKNEY, director of the Center for Charitable Estate Planning

You want to do what is best for your family even after you are gone. You may be wondering what is the "right" amount to leave children, grandchildren, nephews or nieces? Here are three guiding principles for deciding an appropriate amount to give each person:
1. Everyone should provide for the needs of his or her family. 1 Timothy 5:8.
2. An inheritance should provide a reasonable standard of living for the child, nephew or niece.
3. An inheritance that covers too many "wants and desires" may lead to unhappiness, greed and a failure to trust in the Lord for provision.

Are there guidelines for leaving children a substantial inheritance? Some Christian parents have been careful with their resources and have accumulated a significant estate. How can a larger estate be transferred with a good result for children?

1. Typically, a larger inheritance will be used more wisely if it is distributed over a longer time and at a later age. A lump sum at one time is usually unwise. Many younger children who receive a large inheritance at an early age spend it within 18 months.

2. A good plan usually includes a partial distribution of principal when the parents pass away, income for a period of years, and a second payout of deferred principal. You may even want to distribute principal over a substantial number of years to prevent the wasting of assets.

3. Set up a target number for the inheritance. The target inheritance can then be designed to pass to a child, nephew or niece. A target number is the sum of the principal and income given through the inheritance plan. With prayer and careful thought, the plan can move a substantial amount, while still permitting your child to learn to love the Lord, trust him for provision, and to learn the joy and rewards of work.

For assistance in designing a plan for your estate please call 501-279-4210 or email thackney@harding.edu. 

Saving on Utility Bills

Go to

http://kfor.com/2013/02/22/4-seniors-saving-on-utility-costs/#ooid=VoZWNrOTq6L5wiqnE8yXz4K33Jk23aH8

Honor to All our Seniors Who Have Served our Country

Quotes about Honor

You Don't Have to Spend a Ton on a Funeral--Here's Why

Click on the above title to read more.

Spring Fling - Primetime Class

Thursday, April 18, 2013 6:00pm – 9:00pm See Kay Shough for more information.

You're invited to come celebrate 

"April Showers bring May Flowers"
Who: The Primetime Class
What: Pot-luck and game night.
When:  Thursday, April 18
Time:  6 PM
Where:  Fellowship room (Our classroom)
What to bring:  What you signed up for in class.  A meat, veggie, salad or dessert.  Come join in the FUN!!!  See you there.

Growing through Grief

The Edmond Church of Christ offers a ministry called Grief Share.

A recent article I found to be helpful is

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: Why Humor Is Important

Click on the above link to read more about the importance of humor.

If you would like to visit my page of humor go to

Off-The-Church-Walls.

Do your laugh exercises today.

Muturity and Aging

Changing of our Population

The SAM's of this congregations are very important. Statistics help put this in perspective. According to recent statistical studies, 34% of all Americans are 50 years of age or older. Every 7 seconds another person turns 50! People aged 65 plus number over 35 million, representing one out of every 8 Americans. The number of older Americans (65+) has increased to 12.4% since 1990 (3.3 million). This number is expected to grow to 20% by 2030. In the U.S., 2 million people celebrated their 65th birthday last year … almost 5,500 per day. As of July 1983, there are more adults age 65 or older than teenagers in the United States. This growing number of senior adults is living longer than ever before. More than two hundred Americans reach age 100 each week.

May our God bless our efforts and may we bring glory to God through this work until Christ comes again.

Fort Sill Tour & Trip

More information below this picture

Fort Sill Tour

Thursday March 14th

Itinerary:
7:45 Boarding the bus – Edmond church of Christ
8:00 Prayer and Depart
9:30 U.S Army Field Artillery Museum (Artillery from 1775 to present)
10:30 National Historic Landmark Museum (Historic Frontier Army Post 1875)
11:00 Geronimo’s Grave
11:45 Lunch – On your own
1:15 Depart for Edmond
2:00 Braum’s Ice Cream Treat
3:30 Arrive – Edmond church of Christ

COST - $20.00
Contact – Dane Carr or Ruth Honeycutt

Edmond Church of Christ Commission Sunday

All About Cancer Care

Old Rugged Cross

Old Rugged Cross is our hope. Great version by one man.

Edmond Church of Christ Sermons Online

Shut-in Seniors, stay up to date with sermons at http://www.edmondchurchofchrist.com/#/sermons

Congratulations to The Families in Our Congregation -- Married 50+ Years

The video will be on our church web site. There are some very special people that make the Edmond Church of Christ. Here a some of them in the video below.

3 Year Initiative For The Edmond Church of Christ

Week 1 of 3

 Video on Creating Space (Week 1 Part 2)

 

Week 1 Part 3




Week 2 of 3 "Challenge Sunday"





Week 3 Only 1 Part
"Commitment Sunday"

Early Bird Class

The next class is @ 5:00 p.m. this Wednesday night in the chapel at the Edmond Church of Christ. We will looking  at 2 Corinthians.

Please join us in the study this week with the Early Bird Class. I pray and hope you will come and be an important part of this study each Wednesday night at 5:00 pm.

Shirley Jacks funeral @ 2:00 p.m.

Be praying for the Jacks family.

Being Light in a Dark World

There are many things I don't know yet. I enjoy learning about or sometimes experiencing new things in life.  Do you know what a light boat is? For some a light boat is designed to carry light weights. For others it’s a boat with many lights for decoration, but I’m talking about one that gives direction.

Everyone has heard of a “light house,” but in my early years I had never heard of a "Light Boat." A "Light House" is a tall house on shore with a huge bright light at the top to guide ships away from danger and to the harbor.  Well, a "Light Boat" takes that concept a step further by actually taking the light off shore into the ocean or bay. The mission is to place itself out in the deep, far enough from shore to extend its effectiveness significantly.

So, we talk about the church being a light house.  Think about being a light boat, getting off of the safe shore and going out that extra mile to take the light of the gospel to where the lost ships are, to safely guide them home. Keep thinking and praying about where God would be blessed by us personally stepping out into “deeper waters” in 2013.