August 1, 2024
by Bob Rutherford
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Prayer Focus
| Tags: Jeremiah 33, call, response, prayer, Summer, Fall
It might not feel like it weather-wise, but summer is winding down. And that means the start of school and new opportunities for your to gather, serve and pray in the name of Jesus. The challenge is clear when we look at Jeremiah 33....
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May 14, 2024
by Bob Rutherford
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Special Event
| Tags: Mother's Day, special offering
Amid Sunday morning's circumstances, namely the impending departure of Randy Lind, we neglected to mention the special Mother's Day offering we encourage our people to give to in support of some very special local ministries. But you still have the opportunity to give....
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March 29, 2024
by Bob Rutherford
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Easter
| Tags: Christ, celebration, remembrance, Easter, crucifixion, gift, victory
Easter is obviously a special season in the church calendar. We look forward to it every year as we focus our gaze and attention to Calvary and the tomb. There is glory in these days as we remember the cost of our redemption and celebrate the greatest gift that could ever be given....
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February 13, 2024
by Bob Rutherford
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Love
| Tags: Christ, love, 1 Corinthians 13
There is nothing more fundamental to the Christian experience than the call to love one another and everyone. In fact, it is how we are most closely identified with Christ. We are most like Him when we love....
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January 11, 2022
by Bob Rutherford
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Category:
Forward by Faith
| Tags: ministry, prayer, campaign, update, forward by faith, opportunity
As we move deeper into 2022, Bob wanted to give a couple of important updates involving the Forward by Faith sacrificial giving campaign and Meadowood's prayer ministry....
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December 10, 2021
by Bob Rutherford
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Advent 2021
| Tags: worship, community, December, Christmas, joy, Advent 2021
Now that we're nearing the mid-point of December, Meadowood wanted to give you another brief update on what's coming up through Christmas!...
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December 3, 2021
by Bob Rutherford
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Christmas
There are some special events peppered throughout December at Meadowood, and Bob wanted to make sure everyone was aware of the opportunities we have to celebrate the season and worship together....
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November 11, 2021
by Bob Rutherford
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Category:
Important Updates
| Tags: celebration, updates, renovation, November, commemoration
This time of year is special for many reasons, and Meadowood is excited to share it with you!...
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August 27, 2021
by Bob Rutherford
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Category:
Thank You
| Tags: anniversary, blessings, gratitude, thank you
Bob and Linda Rutherford share their gratitude for the many blessings Meadowood bestowed upon them in celebration of their 50th anniversary....
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August 11, 2021
by Bob Rutherford
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News and Information
| Tags: children, Sunday, events, Wednesday, calendar, excitement
As we move deeper into August, Meadowood is excited at the opportunities we have to resume and launch ministries that can make an eternal impact in the lives of any who attend. We hope you will join with us as events continue to fill our schedule....
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May 29, 2021
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: anniversary, prayer, hope, gospel, memorial
This weekend is significant for two reasons, and Bob wanted to address them both in this little Meadowood blog post....
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May 12, 2021
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: prayer, God, healing, hurt, need
The National Day of Prayer is a call to focus our prayers for the nation, but it is not intended to be the only time we seek God's face for our land. We are to lift our prayers for our nation often...
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May 7, 2021
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: Mothers Day, holiday, celebrate, gratitude, mothers, wives
Mother's Day is a tremendous opportunity for us to celebrate the important role women and mothers have in our lives....
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March 19, 2021
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: Jesus, hope, Easter, resurrection, death, triumph
Easter proclaims a simple story about an event that impacts the entire universe. It's must bigger than we could ever imagine, and Jesus demonstrates His power over all things, including death. This should give us hope in the world in which we are called to live for Him....
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December 25, 2020
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: Christmas, birth, celebration, savior, rejoice
The Christmas story, though clouded by modern commercialism and distractions, is one that forces people to respond to the God who comes to save them from sin and cleanse them from all unrighteousness. How will you respond today?...
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September 30, 2020
by Bob Rutherford
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Prayer Focus
Bob is inviting Meadowood to prayer at noon each of the next 40 days, and he wanted to give a little clearer direction to our prayers as we embark on this journey together. Will you commit to pray each day?...
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July 17, 2020
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: campaign, forward by faith, generosity, faithfulness
Despite the current circumstances around the world, God continues to prove Himself faithful. At Meadowood, we see that very clearly in your commitment to faithfulness in giving as our Forward by Faith campaign continues to progress. Bob wanted to give everyone an update on where things stand in the process....
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April 29, 2020
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: worship, sundays, coronavirus, reopening
You've probably heard that Oklahoma's governor has begun to gradually reopen the state to pre-coronavirus levels. You may furthermore be wondering what that means for Meadowood, so we asked Bob to give everyone an update about the church's plans moving forward....
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April 9, 2020
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: team, staff, ministry, family, teamwork, cooperation, volunteers
It takes a team to make Meadowood go, and God has assembled a tremendous family of people to keep things moving forward during this time of uncertainty. Bob wanted to take a few moments to express his appreciation for the team he's been blessed to serve alongside....
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March 27, 2020
by Bob Rutherford
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Important Updates
Thanks to technology, we can stay connected with important updates. Emergency circumstances cannot stop prayer, and Bob wanted to give direction to our prayers....
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March 24, 2020
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: choir, update, worship center, construction, video, blog, Bob
Bob wanted to give us a visual update on how things are progressing in the areas that were damaged by the storms last year. The choir room and the worship center are coming along nicely, so let's rejoice in all God is doing!...
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March 19, 2020
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: calendar, update, sundays, alternatives, sermons, live, virus
Coronavirus is causing shifts in much of our daily lives. While we earnestly desire to gather the Meadowood family on Sunday mornings, we're adjusting to the recommendations of federal, state and community leaders by choosing to clear the Meadowood calendar for the next two weeks. But, we do intend to offer a distinctly Meadowood alternative to your Sunday mornings!...
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March 13, 2020
by Bob Rutherford
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Category:
Important Updates
| Tags: alert, caution, wisdom, prudence, response, care, honor
With a near constant stream of updates, news and information, the coronavirus pandemic has begun to drastically affect many aspects of our lives. We know you have very real concerns about these developments. Our hope is to prevent the spread of the virus in our own community while still recognizing the sovereign God who is in control of all things and appropriately caring ...
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February 27, 2020
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: Easter, sacrifice, Lent, Ash Wednesday
Lent is not a big part of Meadowood's liturgy. Though there can be benefits to personal "sacrifices" during the season, we must be careful how we approach this season of "giving up."...
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January 28, 2020
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: update, forward by faith, upgrades, enhancement, capital campaign
Having moved into the construction phase of our capital stewardship campaign, we wanted to give you an update as to where things stand. Projects have begun and some have even been completed. There is still plenty more to accomplish, but we are excited at what God is doing at Meadowood!...
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January 24, 2020
by Bob Rutherford
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Important Updates
| Tags: campaign, storms, Ephesians, blessings, update
Recent storms took a toll on the Meadowood facilities, especially the worship center. However, even the damage wrought by these storms can be seen as a blessing and a springboard into the "abundantly more" God has in store for His people....
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November 26, 2019
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: campaign, forward by faith, giving, commitment
On December 8, the Meadowood membership joined together to pledge their commitment to the Forward by Faith capital stewardship campaign, and Bob wanted to give a brief update following this special Sunday....
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October 23, 2019
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: worship center, sundays, repairs, restoration
Meadowood's Worship Center sustained severe damage as a result of August storms. The Fellowship Hall has served as our main gathering place each Sunday morning. We know discouragement can be a very real possibility, especially when you may not see or hear of the progress being made in repairs. So, Bob has chosen to let us in on where things stand and how Meadowood continue...
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August 8, 2019
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: prayer, schools, Mid-Del, Fall '19
The beginning of another school year is near, and Bob wanted to share an encouraging letter containing a special call to prayer from someone who has invested his life in serving students....
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July 25, 2019
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: membership, building, improvements, The Lord's House, Haggai, vote
Sunday provides an opportunity for members of Meadowood to decide on entering a sacrificial giving campaign in order to fund necessary and helpful improvements to the church's facilities, and Bob wanted to take a few moments to help recap the proposal we will be voting on....
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April 25, 2019
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: Mothers Day, Sunday, celebrate, mom
Mother's Day is a special day as we have the privilege of honoring our wives, mothers, and women who have been like mothers to us....
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April 13, 2019
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: Easter, crucifixion, remember, Holy Week, resurrection, rejoice
The week leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus was extremely eventful, traumatic, and ultimately triumphant for our Lord. And it's one for us to remember and rejoice....
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April 12, 2019
by Bob Rutherford
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Uncategorized
| Tags: worship, Sunday, March, baptism, membership
What an excellent Sunday we shared to close out March! There is so much to be thankful for at Meadowood, and the most recent Sunday was a display of reasons why as we celebrated baptism, a new member and special guests helping lead us in worship. But the best part is Jesus, who is always on display, and we look forward to the Sunday ahead of us when we pray we'll see more ...
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March 24, 2019
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: mission, declare, develop, deploy, Meadowood, disciples
For the next several weeks, Bob will walk us through the Meadowood mission statement, helping us see it's biblical foundations as we continue to commit ourselves to gospel proclamation near and far....
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February 28, 2019
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: mission, vision, purpose, declare, develop, deploy
Beginning March 3, Pastor Bob will walk the Meadowood family through a series of Bible-saturated sermons designed to convey the mission behind the church as we strive to declare God's Word, develop disciples and deploy the church for His glory....
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February 2, 2019
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: invite, gospel, life change,
There have only been a few Wednesdays in 2019, but Meadowood is already seeing a tremendous impact because of the way people are connecting with others, inviting them to attend and pointing them to Jesus....
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January 14, 2019
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: pledge, 2019, new year, honor, obedience
At the start of 2019, let's consider a simple way we can pledge this new year to a whole-hearted pursuit of Jesus no matter what the months ahead hold in store for us....
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January 6, 2019
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: celebrate, Jesus, December, Christmas, Advent
Advent triggers in my mind words like hope, peace, and love.
The first advent signals the coming of Jesus Christ into the world as Savior. He came because of His love for the whole world. His coming makes possible the potential for anyone to experience His hope and peace and love.
These qualities will only be realized, however, in the lives of those who receive Him as th...
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