ALAN SEIBEL

MINISTER

AUSTIN MILES

YOUTH MINISTER

MELISSA LOHMAN 

CHILDREN’S MINISTER

STEVE SPENCER

WORSHIP MINISTER

A PLACE FOR NEW BEGINNINGS

Up coming activities

February 2nd -  House Of Prayer 7-9 pm

                           DPCC Paise Team 7-8

February 14th-  Happy Valentine's Day

February 18th-   Youth - Winter Jam OKC

February 19th - Family Night 6pm - Movie and snacks

February 21st - Forgetten Church 6-8

February 24th - Youth " 30 Days of Famine"

February 25th - Civitian Warren Ebbs Chiller Challenge 10 am

February 27th - Financial Planning 6:30 - 8:00 pm Open to everyone   

Prayer Requests

Our Church Leaders
Our Government Leaders
Military Personnel
Forgotten Ministries
Mel and Brenda Spencer
(Steve’s parents)
Faye Davis

Ethelyn Cordell

Fran Rauch

Judy Thorp

Joe Blanchett

Grimm’s—Up coming move

Ronna Richards

Willa Cashons’ family in the loss of her mother

Don Wellman - reoccurring illness

Rick Barlett

Praises

Marcus Stricklin

Matthew Schultz

Ed Pike and Clarence Herrin back      in Church

Patsy and Frances Mission Trip

Making the Parrot Talk:  Revelation 2:5-6

A woman bought a parrot to keep her company. She returned to the pet store the next day with a

complaint: “This bird you sold me won’t talk.”  The pet store manager said, “Does he have a mirror in his cage? Parrots love mirrors. They see their reflection and they start up a conversation.” So she bought a mirror and went home.

A couple of days later she was back. The bird still wasn’t talking. “How about a ladder?” the manager asked. “A ladder will make your parrot happy, and a happy parrot is more likely to talk.” She bought the ladder and left.  Two days later she returned. The bird still hadn’t said anything. The store manager thought for a minute and said, “How about a swing? All parrots need a swing. A swing will loosen him up, and he’ll be talking in no time.” The woman reluctantly bought the swing and left.

She was back the next day, looking dejected. “My parrot died,” she said.   “That’s terrible,” the manager said. “Did he ever say a word?”   “Yes,” the woman said, “Right before he died he said, ‘Don’t they sell any food at that pet store?’”

TRYING ONE THING AND THEN ANOTHER.    Isn’t this just like us?

We try so hard to get the things we want in so many different ways, and we keep overlooking the simplest, most obvious solutions. I see it in people who seek with all their heart to be happy, going from one

 distraction to the next — possessions and relationships most often — and yet their hunger is never

satisfied.

I also see it in churches working feverishly to catch the next fad, trying desperately to be “relevant”, yet continually overlooking their most basic objective: bringing people to Christ and teaching them to become disciples.

Let me ask you a question.  Are you starving? Is your house filled with things and your life filled with

activities and your ministry filled with programs — and are you still starving?

If so, maybe it’s time to Return.  The parrot died because his owner overlooked the most basic of all

basics – and many of our troubles can be traced to the same thing.

Jesus said to the church in Ephesus, “You have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first.” (Revelation 2:5-6)

If you’re floundering, take a second look at the fundamentals. Maybe it’s time to revisit square one. You don’t just begin with the basics, you win with the basics. They are our strategy for “success” — it is the key to accomplishing God’s will with our lives and furthering his kingdom with our work.

New Years Resolutions:  I read this week the 10 most common New Years resolutions are.    1. Get in Shape  2. Eat Healthier  3. Get out of Debt  4. Stop Smoking  5. Start budgeting  6. Get a new job/ Start a Business  7. Spend more time with Family  8. Save or make more money  9. Get your life organized  10. Give More

Did you notice what was left off the list?  Getting more committed to Christ and more involved with your church.  Also left off the list was helping the lost by bringing them to Christ.  Isn’t that what we as

Christians are supposed to be doing?  Not simply saying “I’m working on it” or “Maybe later.

I don’t know what, if any, Resolutions you made this year, but I hope they included Christ and his Church.  Just something to think about.

Serving him and you,   Alan

Simply Steve

Christmas Offering News:

The response to the Christmas offering was overwhelming. We will  begin to enjoy the benefit of the new speakers and the major components as they are scheduled to begin installing at the writing of this newsletter. The final piece is the mixing console and we are still in need of some of that financing. I am so appreciative of those that have given so far, it has been great to see the people of this church step up and give toward this need. The sound will already be an improvement. We are still short of getting the last piece of equipment and we need $1400.00 to complete the new system, we will continue to accept gift offerings.

The Praise Team will lead the worship the 1^st Thursday of every month at World Harvest from 7pm – 9pm. Everyone is invited to come. Davis Park Praise Team leads from 7pm-8pm.

Anyone that would like to serve on the Praise Team or in the Sound Booth please see me

Singing His Praises

Steve.

Bible 911 Index

When in sorrow, call John 14.

When men fail you, call Psalm 27.

If you want to be fruitful, call John 15.

When you have sinned, call Psalm 51.

When you worry, call Matthew 6:19-34.

When you are in danger, call Psalm 91.

When God seems far away, call Psalm 139.

When your faith needs stirring, call Hebrews 11.

When you are lonely and fearful, call Psalm 23.

When you grow bitter and critical, call 1 Cor. 13.

For the secret to happiness, call Col. 3:12-17.

For someone to imitate, call 1 Cor. 5:15-19.

When you feel down and out, call Romans 8:31-39.

When you want peace and rest, call Matt. 11:25-30.

When the world seems bigger than God, call Psalm 90.

When you want Christian assurance, call Romans 8:1-30.

When you leave home for labor or travel, call Psalm 121.

When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, call Psalm 67.

For a great invention/opportunity, call Isaiah 55.

When you want courage for a task, call Joshua 1.

How to get along with fellow men, call Romans 12.

When you think of investments/returns, call Mark 10.

If you are depressed, call Psalm 27.

If your pocketbook is empty, call Psalm 37.

If you’re losing confidence in people, call 1 Cor. 13.

If people seem unkind, call John 15.

If discouraged about your work, call Psalm 126.

If you find the world growing small, and yourself great,

call Psalm 19.

These emergency numbers may be dialed direct.

No operator assistance is necessary.

All lines are open 24 hours a day!

Feed your faith, and doubt will starve to death !

CWF

Christian Women's Fellowship

Priscilla - 10:30 am

1st wednesday of the month

Ruth - 6pm

1st Monday of the month

The Iron Sharpeners’

Christian Men’s Fellowship

More iron on iron events to come!

Check with

Anthony Blackburn at 233-9229

I hope that everyone is off to a great start in 2012!  Time is already flying by!  Happy Belated New Year! While I am at it Happy Valentine’s Day too (I can be early for that one)! J

FEBRUARY FAMILY NIGHT

I am excited to announce that our February family night is going to be a movie night.  We will be watching the movie Courageous!  It is THE BEST MOVIE that I have ever seen, and has a lot to offer both men and women.  I also think that it is a must see for teenagers to know what type of spouse they should want to look for and what they should strive to become!  I really think this movie will even capture the attention of most children.  It really is probably the best Christian movie ever made!  Bring your tissues, you will laugh one minute and cry the next.  The movie is free, and we will have popcorn, pickles, and candy for free.  Bring a friend and join us on Sunday night February 19^th at 6:00.  You really do not want to miss this movie!

Looking forward to a great 2012!

Love, 

Melissa