Have you noticed all the change in the trees around the area? Such beauty could only come from an all loving and gracious God who loves us and wants to bless our lives. The leaves declare God's glory and handiwork. (Psalm 19:1) Take a moment to stand in awe of the power and might of our Creator God. God is so very good to us all. Let's be thankful for the wonderful life and world He has given us. "This is what God the Lord says, he who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and all that comes out of it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it." (Isaiah 42:5 NIV)

Life has many twists and turns. One day may bring happy surprises, while the next brings regret or disappointments. Through it all is our precious God, who loves and keeps us in the hollow of His hand. It is truly a blessing to be a part of His family and to know that He is watching over us. "I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved." (Psalm 16:8)

Finally, be looking forward to Sunday, November 5, as Dr. Mike O'Neal, president of Oklahoma Christian University will be our special guest speaker that morning. He'll be speaking on the subject of "Education of God's People"; during the combined adult Bible class and the morning worship service. The Central congregation has many OC ties and connections and has supported and promoted the school for many years. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear the president of this fine school speak to us concerning an important topic today. Oh, yes, please also don't forget we'll have a potluck luncheon as well on that day.
--Robert--(robprater@sbcglobal.net)

We extend our loving sympathy to Nadine Collins in the loss of her brother-in-law, Bill Collins, on Wednesday of last week. Bill was a former member at Central. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at Resthaven Funeral Chapel.

We offer our sympathy to Mariella Jacobs and Janice McGalliard in the loss of their 95-year-old brother and uncle, Noel Partlow, in Seal Beach, California. Funeral services are pending.

We express our sympathy to Sue Riedel in the loss of her sister, Trixie Forehand. Funeral services were in Tulsa on Tuesday.

We extend our loving sympathy to the family of Rella Wyatt who passed away on Monday. Services were held on Wednesday afternoon at the Seminole Church of Christ. Rella was the mother of Rita Romberg and a former member of Central.

There is a sign up sheet on the foyer table for volunteers for the Warmth from the Heart coat giveaway on Saturday, December 2. Please sign up and be a part of this gratifying work serving the Lord and helping people in need.

Dear Members of the Church, I wanted to thank you for all you did for my brother's family [Fred Phillips] during our sad time. Thank you ladies for the wonderful food you prepared, the thoughtful things you did during Fred's illness. We appreciated everything you did. Thank you ministers Dwyane Dennis and Robert Prater for the lovely words at his service. We appreciate you all,

Nadine Collins did well during her surgery at Unity Health Center on Tuesday of this week. She was in room 232 at publication time of the Gospel Guide.

Sue Riedel's daughter, Vicki Williams, is in very serious condition at a Duncan nursing home.

Dorothy Strickland is recovering from a fall and other illnesses at home.

Clavin Norwood requests your prayers in behalf of his mother, Elizabeth Watson, who is having shoulder surgery on Thursday of this week in Paris, Texas.

Prayers are requested for Harvey and Carletta Moore as they return to M.D. Anderson in Houston.

Melba Boston always appreciates your prayers.

It was good seeing James Childers able to be with us on a Sunday morning for the first time in many months.

BIRTHDAYS IN NOVEMBER

04 Jeffrey Behrnes

04 Beverley MacMillan

04 Jo Sneed

06 Diane Lawerance

07 Jordan Dean Carter

08 Jim Pettyjohn

13 Melba Boston

14 Juanita Combs

15 Jim Carpenter

15 Francis Davis

16 Sue Riedel

18 Cathy Rose

20 Marcia Dennis

21 L.B. Hall - 90^th !!!!

22 Rachel Hall

23 Betti Boswell

23 Mazella Patterson

23 Terri Seikel

23 Teresa Story

26 Donna Parmer

ANNIVERSARIES IN NOVEMBER

06 Jack & Betty Rye - 19^th

06 Joe & Phyllis Scheidt - 23^rd

11 Kevin & Pam Baskin - 18^th

14 Harvey & Carletta Moore - 53^rd

24 Bob & Cleta Allen - 49^th

28 Dale & Barbara Tucker - 41^st

We extend best wishes to all that are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during the month of November. A special birthday greeting to L.B. Hall on his 90^th.