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October 11, 2012

Faith community

NORMAN — Alameda Church of Christ

Senior Minister Rusty Tugman will continue the “Encounters with Jesus” sermon series with the lesson “From Shame to Salvation.”

Concord Missionary Baptist Church

“The Fruits Of Repentance” is the subject of the morning worship service. The theme will come from Luke 3:7-8 and Pastor Clark will speak from the text. The evening service will feature a message by John Jones.

CrossPointe Church

Sunday will continue the series “Ordinary,” with the sermon “Ordinary: Sticks, Stones, and Snack-Packs.”

East Robinson Baptist Church

Pastor Dr. Fred Hambrick’s sermon on Sunday is titled “Revival At Midnight,” from Acts 16: 29-31.

Faith Pointe Baptist Church

Larry Bryant, former Youth Pastor to Faith Pointe, will preach this week for Pastor Gann.

First Baptist Church

During Classic and LifeSong Worship services, the Rev. Kirk Hatcher will bring the sermon. “How to Meditate on Scripture” will be led by the Rev. Brad Price during pastor’s Bible study Sunday evening.

First Christian Church

The sermon is titled “By What Measure” based on Mark 10: 17-27 with the Rev. David Spain preaching at both morning services.

First Church of Christ, Scientist

Sunday’s sermon is titled “Doctrine of Atonement.”

First Presbyterian Church

Sunday, Dr. Bob Rice will preach a sermon titled “Empowering Individuals” based on Luke 8:1-8 at both morning services.

Holy Ascension Orthodox Church

Sunday is the Sunday in honor of the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council. The Orthros Gospel is from Saint John 20:11-18. The Divine Liturgy Epistle is from Saint Paul’s Letter to Titus.

McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church

This week will begin the sermon series “Made to Make a Difference.” The Rev. Linda Harker (sanctuary services) and the Rev. Randy Wade (Lifeline service in Fenn Hall) will preach from Ephesians 2: 8-10. 

Memorial Presbyterian Church

On Sunday, the Rev. Tracy Evans’ message will be “How to Be Good” based on Mark 10:17-31.

Morning Star Center for

Spiritual Living

Dean Daubenspeck will present “Achieving Higher Consciousness.” He will incorporate some of the writings of author Richard Lynch from “Know Thyself” and share his personal journey from understanding to knowing.

NorthHaven Church

Dr. Mitch Randall will continue the sermon series “Villains in the Pew” with the message “Darth Vader: Consumed with Hate,” from 1 John 2:7-11. The children will have time with the pastor as they discover what is inside the mystery bag. The choir will sing “Here I Am Lord,” by Daniel L. Schutte and arranged by Jack Schrader.

South Canadian Valley Church of Christ

Sunday, Bruce Kessler will continue a series on the “Seven Last Statements of Christ from the Cross.” His topic will be “Suffering — I thirst.”

Trinity Baptist Church

Senior Pastor Ronnie W. Rogers will speak on “Why Believe Scripture is True.” In the evening service, he will speak on “Why Jesus is Better.”

Trinity Lutheran Church (LC-MS)

On the 12 Sunday after Pentecost, the sermon by Pastor Nehrenz will be titled “Inheriting Eternal Life” based on Mark 10:17-22.

United Church of Norman — UCC

“Let’s Be Sure the Poor are Included in What the Kingdom Does” is the title of the message to be delivered by the Rev. Warren Jensen. The scripture will come from Mark 10:17-31. 

University Lutheran Church and Student Center (ELCA)

Pastor Summerville’s sermon will be based on Mark 10:17-31. The youth gathering stockholders’ dinner will be at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Victory Church

Senior Pastor Fred Sellers plans to preach a sermon titled “Here I Am — Signed, Sealed, Delivered — I’m Yours,” from 2 Corinthians 3:1-3.

Wildwood Community Church

Teaching Pastor Bruce A. Hess will speak on part 4, “Practicing Prayer” of the series, “Braced For Battle,” from Ephesians 6:18-20.

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