Sunday April 24, 2011

David Perry
Dan Rouse
Closing Prayer
Communion
Evening Assembly
A Remarkable Rabbi?
Shepherds
Randy Branscum
Paul Rainbolt
Ministers
Dan Rouse ~ Pulpit Minister
Barrett Vanlandingham ~ Youth Minister
Fort Gibson Church of Christ
Jerry L. Walker
Mark Young
806 S. Lee
PO Box 787
Fort Gibson, Oklahoma 74434-0787
(918) 478-2222 ~ Office
(918) 478-2449 ~ Fax
ftgcoch@sbcglobal.net
www.ftgcc.org
Randy Branscum
Budo D. Perry
Brother’s Keeper
Kenny Lashley
Gary Cook
Dan Rouse
9:30 a.m.
10:50 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Song Leader
Opening Prayer
Sermon
7:00 p.m.
Game Changer
Announcements
Darrell Hamby
Closing Prayer
Nick Reich
Nursery Attendants: Paula Fontenot & Becca Burrows
SUNDAY
Morning Assembly Bible Classes Evening Assembly WEDNESDAY
Bible Classes
Morning Assembly
In Addition to Worship and Sunday/Wednesday Bible Classes
Opening Prayer
Sermon
Parlor
Mon. 9:15 a.m. Ladies Prayer Meeting Nursing Home Apts.
Thurs. 9:15 a.m. Ladies’ Bible Class
Room 17
CASA Christians Against Substance Abuse
Sat. 4:00 p.m.
Sunday April 24, 2011
Deacons
Everett Laney
Matthew Laney
Bob Loudermilk
David Perry
Jerry D. Walker
Robby Walkingstick
Chris Wilson
Non-Profit
Org.
US Postage
Ft Gibson OK
Permit #1
Dowe Boulter
John Burdine
Steve Clinkenbeard
Gary Cook
Charles Dortch
Glen Elliott
Terry Hackworth
Jim Huggins
to
our
Elder of Month of April to Contact
Jerry L. Walker
Note of Appreciation
Thanks to everyone who helped make our
anniversary special. We greatly appreciate the many
cards, gifts and words of encouragement. Your
attendance at our celebration was indeed a blessing.
We love you,
Jerry & Beverly Emmons
Volume 50 Number 15
April 21, 2011
GETTING RID OF HELL???
Time magazine recently ran a cover story entitled “Is Hell Dead?” The article focused upon an evangelical
preacher in Minnesota who has written a controversial book entitled “Love Wins: a Book About Heaven, Hell and
the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived.” Rob Bell, the author, argues for a kind of universal salvation in which
everyone, no matter how heinous their lives might be, will be saved because of the love of God.
Because of its anti-Biblical, “everybody is ok,” non-judgmental stance, the author and book have been widely
praised and reported upon in the secular media. He has become something of a hero to those who see the Christian
view of hell as harsh and bigoted.
Big Thanks to the volunteers from the Mission Core Group
who came out and helped me fill a huge dumpster and
cleaned out my mom’s flower beds. We should have taken
a before and after pic! Love you guys!
Johnny & Barbara Kerns
..Leon Strain and family in the loss of his brother-in-law
Leslie Bryan. Funeral services were here held Wednesday
in Lawton.
...Dodee Hammond and family in the loss of her
grandmother, Carolyn Ratcliff of Sherman, Texas. Funeral
arrangements are pending.
Jesus is unequivocally clear Hell exists (Mt 10:28). He speaks of “eternal punishment” (Mt 25:46). The
“great white throne” judgment of Rev 20:11-15 describes the fate of those found wanting as being “thrown into the
lake of fire.” The fates of the wicked and slothful servant (Mt 25:30), the selfish rich man (Lk 16:23,24), and the
devil himself (Rev 20:10) make it clear punishment awaits the wicked and rebellious.
If everyone is saved, the message of the Bible is rendered meaningless. If unrepentant rapists, child abusers,
murderers, and blasphemers will face no punishment then there is no justice. God’s judgment is a joke, and loving
kindness and cruel depravity are all the same. Bell’s book, in seeking to eliminate hell, also eliminates justice, mercy,
and grace – for they can only exist if there is the reality of punishment for wrongdoing.
I will celebrate the resurrection this Sunday because it is an integral part of the actions of a loving God in saving
me from the “second death” (Rev 20:6). May we never cheapen its meaning in the name of a misguided tolerance.
Dan Rouse
April 23 Easter Egg Dash - Registration
1 p.m.
April 26 Caregiver’s Day Out 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
May 6 & 7 Missions Garage Sale
May 22 Baby boy shower for Eric and
Angela Fleming in the parlor at 3:30 p.m.
They are registered at Babies R Us,
Wal-Mmart and Target.
May 1 Senior Night
May 8 Mother’s Day
May 22 Baby boy shower for Eric and
Angela Fleming in parlor at 3:30 p.m.
They are registered at Target, Wal-Mart
and Babies R Us.
May 14 Missions Dinner and Auction in
the fellowship hall at 6 p.m.
May 29 Fifth Sunday Singing
June 30 - July 7 Mission Trip to Honduras
Our Sympathy Goes Out to ...
While none of this is particularly surprising, it is, nonetheless, disheartening. The last thing lost people need
to hear is they’re not really lost. The judgment of Hell is a powerful incentive to turn from a rebellious sinful life and
to commit one’s life to Jesus Christ as Savior. Whatever Bell’s intention, his ultimate result is to destroy the Biblical
incentives that move one toward repentance and salvation.
According to the apostle Paul, the core of the gospel message rests in the death, burial, and resurrection of
Jesus Christ (1 Cor 15:3). He died as “the atoning sacrifice for our sins” (1 John 2:2). Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection have meaning only if they actually save us from something and to something: if they save us from death and
to life in Him.
Dates to Remember
Mission Challenge
The 3rd grade Bible class is asking for
donations of drinks and baked goods to
sell during the Mission Garage sale on
May 7th, 2011 under the direction of their
teacher Gean Hackworth. The class wants
to actually be a part of Missions after being
inspired on Mission Sunday. Their goal is to
raise enough money to purchase a cow for
a family to have milk to drink and use the
surplus milk as a source of income. If you
are interested in donating to this fund raiser
please contact Gean Hackworth.
Sign up at welcome
booth if you are
interested in helping
in the nursery once a
quarter during a.m.
worship.
Lyle Tolbert has taken over the volunteer job
of routine maintenance of the church vans. Jim Arnett
was in charge of this for many years. We appreciate
Jim volunteering for so long and appreciate Lyle
stepping up to take on the responsibility. Lyle also
helps with the Caregiver’s Day Out program,
and helps with the upkeep of the church building.
There are many ways to volunteer. If you have
some extra time and would like to volunteer call the
office and we will help you find what is right for you.
Care and Concern Pantry
Items Needed
Vienna Sausages
Pinto Beans
Jelly
Peanut Butter
Spam
Mac & Cheese
Mini Ravioli
White Beans
Hamburger Helper
Syrup
Canned Fruit
Canned Soup
April 17, 2011
Sunday Worship
Sunday Bible Class
Sunday PM
Wednesday Night
Contribution
2011 Baptisms
269
153
193
167
$13,728.88
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Remember
Our Shut-Ins
Joyce Dillingham
Lloyd Elkins, Bonnie Pratt
Fort Gibson
Nursing Home
Margaret Cook, James Lemons
Annabelle Murray, Arlie Perry
Jiggs Ramsey
Gore Nursing Home
Raymond Killian, Morna Voss
Eastgate Village Nursing Home
Edna Madding
2011 Graduating Seniors
Jon Huggins ~ Stephen Keese ~Sertha Kisner
Trey Lashley ~ Ashlee Townsend,
Ashton Vanlandingham
Brooke Walker ~ Nana Wallace
Senior Night to honor our graduates
is scheduled for May 1st.
Please Remember in Prayer
Family & Friends Fighting Cancer
Larry Bonner - friend of Randy & Barbara Wilson
John Burdine
Shirley Burns - aunt of Kathy Reich
Jack Craig - cousin of Charlie McDaniel
Jim Dixon- father of Jenni West
Homer England - father of Patsy Clinkenbeard
Robert Ford
Bob Goodpaster - brother-in-law of Marie Branscum
Paul Harper - brother of Margie Arnett
Sharon Harris - friend of Jacki Jameson
Renee Hood- Sherry Young’s brother-in-law’s sister
Don Ingold - friend of Mike Henry
Debbie Jones - co-worker of Mike Ward
Terri King - friend of Janie Copeland
Kent Lashley - cousin of Kenny Lashley
Jay Lavorn - father of Lorri Schiller
Amy Maddocks - daughter of Mark Lee
Aimee Norman - niece of Barbara Wilson
Jim Owen - friend of Lashleys & Elliotts
Bob Points
Jane Phillips - friend of Mona Lashley
Dennis Reppond - brother-in-law of Joyce Huggins
Jana Rogers - daughter of McElmurrays
Travis Shumard - friend of Jerry & Vicki Walker
Anita Simmons - a friend of Sherry Young
Mike Smith - brother-in-law of Diane Fleming
Jean Sturgeon - mother of Earnie Sturgeon
Darlene Tibbles - wife of Bud Tibbles
Mary Thouvenel
Sam Voss - son of Morna Voss
Steve Voss - son of Morna Voss
Leah White - neighbor of Sandy Martin
Harvey Young
Mary Young - friend of Nancy Steveson
Pray for Mason
Keith Lamrouex son-in-law of Glen & Betty
Hopfer is now serving in Afghanistan.
Letters of encouragement may be sent to
SGT Keith Lamrouex
Operation Enduring Freedom
TF Spartan
A CO/2-34 AR
FOB RAMROD
APO AE 09370
Ryder Scott Hobbs newborn great grandson of
Clarence and Ethel Huggins is having difficulty
breathing.
Mason Hopfer is recovering from surgery. Due to some
minor complications his release has been delayed. He
may get to go home by this weekend.
Cindy Owen is scheduled to have a pacemaker put in
April 21st at MRMC.
Mark Seabolt is undergoing tests.
Lee Slay still has not been cleared from the doctor to go
back to work. The cortisone shots in his knee did not work,
DVD recordings of the Spring Fling Banquet Entertainment
are available in the office for $1.00.