Immanuel Southern Baptist Church

Bits & Bytes
Here are some “sound bites” from Sunday morning’s sermon, “You Are Not Alone” based on Daniel 6:19-27:
- Our perception of circumstances do not often match reality.
- When we are alone, we tend to do things based on fear that we wouldn’t ordinarily do.
- We have a decision to make: trust God or trust ourselves.
- When we trust God, it leads to life.
- When we trust ourselves, it leads to destruction.
You can listen to the sermon by clicking the audio player below or by going to http://www.sermon.net/rboyne and searching for the sermon title.
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2195551
You can also listen to Sunday evening’s sermon, “Sin Is Not Our Master” based on Romans 6:12-23 by clicking on the audio player below or by going to http://www.sermon.net/rboyne and searching for the sermon title.
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2195848
July 21, 2009

alone, God, grave, Jesus, Lions Den, Love, master, Righteousness, Sin, slave, Trust
Bits & Bytes
Here are some “sound bites” from Sunday morning’s sermon, “Let’s Make a Deal” based on Hebrews 11:1-3:
- We are offered many choices in life.
- The world offers us instant gratification and pleasure.
- The world offers us fame and fortune.
- The offers that the world makes lead to death and destruction.
- God offers eternal life through Jesus Christ.
You can listen to the sermon by clicking on the audio player below, or by going to www.sermon.net/rboyne and searching for the sermon title.
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2190883
July 12, 2009

Cross, Death, Destruction, Ed McMahan, Eternal Life, Farrah Fawcett, Forgiveness, God, Heaven, Hell, Jay Stewart, Jesus, Let’s Make a Deal, Michael Jackson, Monty Hall, Salvation, Sin, TV Game Show, Zonk
Mission Quote of the Week

“How often do we attempt work for God to the limit of our incompetency rather than to the limit of God’s omnipotency.” – J. Hudson Taylor

Hudson Taylor in 1865; Founder of China Inland Mission

July 7, 2009

God’s Power, Hudson Taylor, Mission quote
Bits & Bytes
Here are some “sound bites” from Sunday’s sermon, “Do you Remember the Landmark?” based on Proverb 22:28:
- Historical markers are used to remember what happened on certain places.
- Spiritual markers can be used for the same reasons.
- A couple can remember where they were when they got engaged.
- A person should remember where they were when they got saved.
- You may not remember the date, but you should remember the place.
You can listen to the sermon by Bro Tom Roberts by clicking on the audio player below or by going to www.sermon.net/rboyne and searching for the sermon title.
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2187468
July 6, 2009

Church, God, historical markers, Jesus, landmark, marker, Salvation
Books Needed for Church Library

Recently, Jean Willey, our church librarian has expressed a need for new
books and other resources. We do not have any funds set aside to purchase books
and DVD’s so I thought I might appeal to you.

We have an urgent need for the following types of books:

children (3rd grade – up)
young adult
Christian Fiction
Christian Historical
Christian Biographical
Christian Missions

We also have a need for children, family, and Christian DVD’s.

If you feel led to send us your used books, we will be happy to send you a
receipt for your taxes. (just let me know)

Please send the books and DVD’s to:
Immanuel So. Baptist Church
Attn: Jean Willey
611 N. Gertrude Ave
Wagoner, OK 74467

Thank you in advance!

Blessings,

Rick Boyne
Pastor

July 6, 2009

Books, Christian Literature, Church Library, DVD, Media Center, Need
Breaking News!

Those that count the offering notified me last night that someone has donated the remaining $800 needed to buy our pew Bibles!

What a great blessing!

What a great God we serve!

June 29, 2009

Bibles, Blessings, Offering
Bits & Bytes
Here are some “sound bites” from Sunday morning’s sermon, “Set Your Mind on God’s Interests” based on Matthew 16:21-28:
- Too often we don’t don’t keep our mind on the things of God or keep an eternal perspective.
- We want things the way we want them and expect God to change to suit us.
- Satan wanted Jesus to bypass the cross; so did Peter.
- We think we can bypass the cross and get to Heaven by being good or by being a member of a church or other made up thing.
- We must set our minds on God’s interests.
You can listen to this sermon by clicking on the audio player below or by going www.sermon.net/rboyne and searching for the sermon title.
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2183981
You can also listen to Sunday evening’s sermon, “Clean Hands – Clean Heart” based on Psalm 24:1-6 by clicking on the audio player below or by going to www.sermon.net/rboyne and searching for the sermon title.
http://sermon.net/download.php?c=17998-count_audio_download-2183939
June 29, 2009

Church, double-mindedness, driving while texting, eternal perspective, God, God’s interests, How to get to Heaven, How to have forgiveness, Jesus, man’s thinking, temporal pleasure
Retirements and Resignations

We have recently had two important people retire/resign from their place of service in our church. Last week, Wanda Nickel announced she was retiring from being our church pianist but would be available to fill in when needed. Wanda has been our church pianist for 10 years and has been involved with our music ministry since 1984. Leslie Roberts has agreed to play the piano for us until we can find a qualified replacement for Wanda.

At last night’s business meeting, Betty Rice announced her desire to resign from position as Church Clerk. Betty has been Church Clerk for 6 years. Betty wishes to thank Betty Blair for her kind assistance during her tenure.

Wanda Nickel Betty Rice

We appreciate your service to God and to our church!

June 25, 2009

church clerk, church pianist
Unanimous Vote Calls Tom Roberts

Tom & Leslie Roberts

The church voted unanimously to call Bro Tom Roberts as our Minister of Music! Bro Tom began leading music a couple of weeks ago, but now is official in his position! We have been praying for God to bring us the right person and we are excited to see how God will bless us through the Roberts!

Bro Tom will have an office here at ISBC, but he is employed full time at Westway in Catoosa. Leslie began playing the piano for us since the retirement of Wanda Nickel. Leslie works full time at the Wagoner County Abstract Co.

Welcome!!

June 25, 2009

Leslie Roberts, Minister of Music, Tom Roberts, Unanimous Vote
Church to Vote on Roberts at Business Meeting

Tom Roberts

Our regularly scheduled quarterly business meeting will be this Wednesday at 7 pm. However, there won’t be much “regular” about it as the church will be voting on whether to call Tom Roberts as our Minister of Music. The search committee has met and has offered Bro Tom the possition and he has accepted, pending a vote of the church.

We will also be electing a new nominating committee that will get right to work on filling the positions for the other committees for our September Business Meeting.

June 22, 2009

Business Meeting, Minister of Music, Nominating Committee, Tom Roberts, vote