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What the World Needs

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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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Moving Forward

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 Calendar Update, Part 2

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 Calendar Update

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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Tis The Season

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This time of year is special for many reasons, and Meadowood is excited to share it with you!...

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Thank You, Meadowood!

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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Fresh Beginnings

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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One Weekend, Dual Significance

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This weekend is significant for two reasons, and Bob wanted to address them both in this little Meadowood blog post....

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Healing the Land

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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Mother's Day Is a Special Day

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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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Cause for Hope

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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Advent Daily Devotional: December 25

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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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40 Days of Prayer

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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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Campaign Update

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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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Caution and Wisdom: An Update From Bob

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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Church Takes a Team

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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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Video Update

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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Construction Update (Video Blog)

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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Our Latest Updates (Coronavirus)

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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The Coronavirus and Meadowood's Approach

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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Giving Up

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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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Construction Update

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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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Forward by Faith

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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Update: Forward by Faith Commitment Sunday

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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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Building Up

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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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Back to School: A Call to Focused Prayer

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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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The Lord's House

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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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A Very Special Day

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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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A Week to Remember

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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Talents and Transformations

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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Our Mission Continues

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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The View Forward

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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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An Inviting Place

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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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Starting 2019 Rightly

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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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What Advent Means to Me

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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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