A series of Bible classes and activities for children and adults. VBS focuses on children. UPLIFT focuses on adults. Each year a different theme is selected. All lessons, activities, and topics are centered around the selected theme.
Adult Class Topics
| Date | Speaker | Title | Scripture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday AM | James W. Farris | Being A Trailblazer For God | Matthew 19:26 |
| Sunday PM | James W. Farris | Trailblazer: Elijah | 1 Kings 17:1 |
| Monday | James W. Farris | Trailblazer: Daniel | Daniel 6:4 |
| Tuesday | James W. Farris | Trailblazer: Nehemiah | Nehemiah 1:3-4 |
| Wednesday | James W. Farris | Trailblazer: John The Baptizer | Mark 1:3-5 |
VBS Flyer Adult Class Topics Pictures
| Date | Speaker | Title | Scripture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday AM | Mike Baker | But Who Do You Say I Am? | Matthew 16:13-16 |
| Sunday PM | Mike Baker | What Do You Have? | Exodus 4:1-4 |
| Monday PM | Odis Duncan | God Is The Light | John 8:12 |
| Tuesday PM | Chris Keaton | Forgiveness After The Resurrection | John 21 |
Adult Class Topics Documents Pictures
Phil Sanders
Born in 1951 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Now lives in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Family: Married to Jackie Dodgen in 1974, and parent of four daughters: Christa, Chara and Tara, and Laura; eleven grandchildren.
Education: Oklahoma Christian College, 1974, BA. Bible and Biblical Languages Harding Graduate School of Religion, 1983. M. A. R. in Christian Doctrine Theological University of America, 1998. Ph.D. in Biblical Studies.
Experience: Speaker for “In Search of the Lord’s Way,” a nationally broadcasted television ministry of Edmond Church of Christ. Instructor, Amridge University (formerly Southern Christian University) and the Theological University of America. Involved in active ministry for more than 42 years. Former Assistant Director and Instructor, Nashville School of Preaching and Biblical Studies since 1998.
Bibliography: Author of several books and frequent speaker at lectureships, gospel meetings and seminars. Articles in Gospel Advocate and Spiritual Sword. Author of A Faith Built on Sand, 2011. Adrift: Postmodernism in the Church, Gospel Advocate, 2000. Let All the Earth Keep Silence, Star, 2006. Evangelism Handbook of New Testament Christianity, 2009.
| Date | Title | Scripture |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday AM | Eight Reasons To Become A Christian | Acts 2:36-41 |
| Sunday PM | In Which Chair Do You Sit? | Revelation 20:11-15 |
| Monday PM | God Wants Your Whole Heart | Mark 12:28-34 |
| Tuesday PM | Letting God Help You | Hebrews 4:15-16 |
| Wednesday PM | Five Minutes After Death | Luke 16:15-31 |
| Document | Size | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VBS Flyer | 623 KB | 2015 VBS Flyer in PDF format. |
| VBS 4x5 Ad | 373 KB | 2015 VBS 4x5 Ad in PDF format. |
| VBS 2x4 Ad | 236 KB | 2015 VBS 2x4 Ad in PDF format. |
Schedule Adult Class Topics Childrens Class Topics Documents Pictures
| Time | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday |
| 9:00am - 10:00am | VBS Class | - | - | - |
| 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Meal BBQ Sandwiches Baked Beans Chips Desserts Canned Drinks Juice Boxes |
Meal Spaghetti Garlic Bread Salads Desserts Canned Drinks Juice Boxes |
Meal Tacos Nachos Desserts Canned Drinks Juice Boxes |
Meal Hot Dogs Hamburgers Chips Desserts Canned Drinks Juice Boxes |
| 6:25pm - 6:50pm | Singing | Singing | Singing | Singing |
| 6:50pm - 8:20pm | VBS Class / Crafts | VBS Class / Crafts | VBS Class / Crafts | VBS Class / Crafts |
| 8:20pm - 8:30pm | Singing | Singing | Singing | Singing |
| 7:45pm | - | - | - | Dismissal Important |
| 8:30pm | Dismissal | Dismissal | Dismissal | - |
Important On the last day, parents must pick up Toddlers, 3 year olds, and 4 year olds directly from class. Kindergarten and up, dismissal will be to parents in the auditorium.
| Date | Title | Scripture | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday AM | Declaring The Unknown God | Acts 17:22-23 | Randy Johnson |
| Sunday PM | Soaring Like Eagles | Job 12:7-10 | Randy Johnson |
| Monday | The Greatest Need Ever Expressed | 1 John 1:7-2:2 | Randy Johnson |
| Tuesday | The Greatest Day Ever To Come | Matthew 25:1-10 | Randy Johnson |
| Wednesday | The Greatest Church Ever Built | Matthew 16:13-18 | Randy Johnson |
| Day | Topic |
|---|---|
| Sunday AM | Lesson 1: God`s Path Red Sea Crossing Exodus 14 |
| Sunday PM | Lesson 2: God`s Gift God Makes Bitter Waters Sweet Exodus 15:22-27 |
| Monday | Lesson 3: God`s Strength Twelve Spies Number 13:26-14:10 |
| Tuesday | Lesson 4: God`s Leaders Korah`s Rebellion Number 16:1-35 |
| Wednesday | Lesson 5: God`s Promised Land Israel Says Thank You Joshua 3:1-4:24 |
| Document | Size | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VBS Flyer PDF | 689 KB | 2014 VBS Flyer in PDF format. |
VBS Flyer Schedule Childrens Class Topics Adult Class Topics Documents Pictures
| Time | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday |
| 9:00am - 10:00am | VBS Class | - | - | - |
| 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Meal BBQ Sandwiches Baked Beans Chips Desserts Canned Drinks |
Meal Spaghetti Garlic Bread Salad Desserts Canned Drinks |
Meal Tacos Nachos Desserts Canned Drinks |
Meal Hot Dogs / Corn Dogs Pizza Chips Desserts Canned Drinks |
| 6:25pm - 6:50pm | Singing | Singing | Singing | Singing |
| 6:50pm - 8:20pm | VBS Class / Crafts | VBS Class / Crafts | VBS Class / Crafts | VBS Class / Crafts |
| 7:40pm - 8:30pm | - | - | - | County Fair |
| 8:20pm - 8:30pm | Singing | Singing | Singing | - |
| 8:30pm | Dismissal | Dismissal | Dismissal | Dismissal |
| Date | Fruits | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday Jul 14, 2013 AM |
Patience & Faithfulness | The Temptation of Jesus |
| Sunday Jul 14, 2013 PM |
Goodness & Kindness | Jesus Heals a Leper |
| Monday Jul 15, 2013 |
Joy & Peace | Jesus Calms the Storm |
| Tuesday Jul 16, 2013 |
Gentleness & Self Control | Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane |
| Wednesday Jul 17, 2013 |
Love | Jesus Gives His Life |
| Date | Title | Scripture | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Jul 14, 2013 10:00am |
Time To Listen And Hear God's Wake-Up Call | 2 Chronicles 7:14; Romans 13:11 | James W. Farris |
| Sunday Jul 14, 2013 6:30pm |
Thank God Our God Is The God Of Revival | Isaiah 57:15 | James W. Farris |
| Monday Jul 15, 2013 6:30pm |
The Right Reaction To God And The Revival He Gives | Psalm 85:6 | James W. Farris |
| Tuesday Jul 16, 2013 6:30pm |
I Want To Win Like Paul Wanted To Win | 2 Corinthians 2:14 | James W. Farris |
| Wednesday Jul 17, 2013 6:30pm |
How To Live In The Last Days | 2 Timothy 3:1 | James W. Farris |
| Document | Size | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VBS Flyer PDF | 455 KB | 2013 VBS Flyer in PDF format. |
"All Aboard the Kingdom Express" to a place where we will learn how to stay strong, powerful and travel down the right track as we make our way along life's journey!
Adult Class Topics Pictures
| Date | VBS Topic | Uplift Topic |
| Sunday Jul 15, 2012 |
Standing Up, Standing Out and Being Different | How To Grow A Loving Church Dale Jenkins | Evangelist |
| Monday Jul 16, 2012 |
Making Good Choices | How To Be Blessed By The Bible Dale Jenkins | Evangelist |
| Tuesday Jul 17, 2012 |
Thinking Of Others | A Place At His Table Dale Jenkins | Evangelist |
| Wednesday Jul 18, 2012 |
Choosing The Right Friends | Do You Believe? Dale Jenkins | Evangelist |
| Thursday Jul 19, 2012 |
Putting Jesus First | Barnabas, Son Of Encouragement Dale Jenkins | Evangelist |