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		<title>Dr. Bruce Waltke is Coming to BCC!Sunday, March 21, 8:30 a.m.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,

I wanted to let you know in advance about a great opportunity that is coming our way at BCC. On Sunday, March 21, in our 8:30 a.m. worship service, Dr. Bruce Waltke, will be teaching during morning worship at BCC. For those of you who have never heard of Dr. Waltke, he was one [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2010/03/07/dr-bruce-waltke-is-coming-to-bccsunday-march-21-830-a-m/</link>
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		<title>Unity in Times of Disagreement Romans 14:1-12</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Things got a little rough over at the “First Church of the Wholly Sanctified and Exclusively Saved” last year. There had been rough times in the past; the church had split at least three times in the fifty years since it had been born from a split over at “Jesus’ True Followers Christian Church,” but [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2010/03/07/unity-in-times-of-disagreement-romans-141-12/</link>
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		<title>Wake Up! Suit Up! Romans 13:11-14</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After spending thirteen weeks studying Romans 12-13 we have now reached the end of this important section of Paul’s letter to the Church in Rome. Paul comes to the end of Romans 13 and says, “And do this…” If you have been here for these studies then you don’t have to ask, “Do what?” For [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2010/02/28/wake-up-suit-up-romans-1311-14/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Where Did You Get That?&#8221; Romans 13:7-10</title>
		<description><![CDATA[“Where did you get that?” That’s a statement that is most often connected to lots of energy and emotion. Most often, when we hear that question, there is body language that goes along with it. Eyes are wide open, body is leaning forward, and the pitch of the voice suddenly takes an elevator ride to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2010/02/21/where-did-you-get-that-romans-137-10/</link>
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		<title>You Can Own Adrian Peterson&#8217;s Jersey!  Auction Sunday, February 21, at Noon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I&#8217;m so excited that I can hardly wait for Sunday! During Spring Break we will take a charter bus load of kids to the mountains of Colorado to go skiing. It is a memory maker if I&#8217;ve ever seen one. One of our big fund raisers to help underwrite our trip is our Spaghetti [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2010/02/16/you-can-own-adrian-petersons-jersey-auction-sunday-february-21-at-noon/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;If I Had a Life Like His&#8230;&#8221; a lesson learned from Lee McQueen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Friends,
There have been times throughout my life that I&#8217;ve seen or heard the stories of the high profile, hugely successful, and often adored news makers in our society and thought, &#8220;I could sure get use to his life.&#8221; I bet you&#8217;ve done the same thing. The stories of the rags-to-riches, every day man or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2010/02/11/if-i-had-a-life-like-his-a-lesson-learned-from-lee-mcqueen/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;&#8230;We Must Obey God!&#8221; Romans 13:1-7</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For two weeks we’ve been taking a look at the first seven verses of Romans 13. We’ve taken our time trying to understand this important section of God’s Word because it is crucial that we do so. We’ve come to understand the God given authority, and the purpose of the authority, of those who serve [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2010/02/07/we-must-obey-god-romans-131-7/</link>
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		<title>Matt Chandler: Suffering and the Sovereignty of God</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Dear Friends,
I have a habit of listening to preachers while I run in the morning. One of the preachers that I have come to love, even though I&#8217;ve never met him, is Matt Chandler, the Pastor of The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas. Matt is a throwback to the old days when preachers taught [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2010/02/01/matt-chandler-suffering-and-the-sovereignty-of-god/</link>
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		<title>Christians and Governmental AuthorityRomans 13:1-7</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As we began our study of Romans 13 we sought the answers to two questions: First of all, where do those who serve as governmental authorities get their authority? Secondly, what is their purpose as they serve the citizens of the city, state, and nation? We learned from God’s Word that our civil servants are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2010/01/31/christians-and-governmental-authorityromans-131-7/</link>
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		<title>The Ministers of GovernmentRomans 13:1-7</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In Paul’s letter to the church in Rome there is no one section of the letter that has gotten more attention than Romans 13:1-7. What is the relationship of the follower of Jesus to the State, to civil authorities? This is an important lesson for every believer in every age. In the present climate of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2010/01/17/the-ministers-of-governmentromans-131-7/</link>
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		<title>Joe White is Coming to BCCJanuary 20</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;It&#8217;s a great day in the Ozarks!&#8221; If I heard that phrase once I heard it a zillion times during the two summers that I worked at Kanakuk while I was in college. During those two summers I fell in love with a man who was not that much older than me, but who was [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2010/01/12/joe-white-is-coming-to-bccjanuary-20/</link>
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		<title>Say That Again? Bless Who?Romans 12:17-21</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It was December 6 when we began this study. Here we are one month later, Christmas is past, the New Year has come, and we are going to finish our study, Bless Who? I know its been a long time so I want to refresh your memory before we launch in to our study. First, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2010/01/10/say-that-again-bless-whoromans-1217-21/</link>
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		<title>The Heart of a ChampionStanding on the Rock!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last night the Alabama Crimson Tide won the NCAA National Championship as they beat the Texas Longhorns 37-21. I have to admit that I lost interest for a little while when they announced at halftime that Colt McCoy would not return to the game. Texas&#8217; freshman quarterback, Garrett Gilbert, settled in during the second half [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2010/01/08/the-heart-of-a-championstanding-on-the-rock/</link>
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		<title>God&#8217;s Gifts Get Better with TimeChristmas Eve</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I love memories! I love collecting experiences like a stamp collector proudly fills sleeve after sleeve with his little inch-by-inch treasures. I can go through the hallways of my mind and see snapshots of the treasures God has allowed me to experience throughout my life. I can think of memories from the past year all [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/24/gods-gifts-get-better-with-timechristmas-eve/</link>
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		<title>Christmas Eve Service is On6 pm at BCC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
&#8220;The weather outside is frightful!&#8221; No doubt!! We are still going to go forward with the Christmas Eve Service tonight at 6 pm for those who want to join us. Be safe.
In His Steps,
Mike
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/24/christmas-eve-service-is-on6-pm-at-bcc/</link>
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		<title>New Year&#8217;s Resolution?Get In God&#8217;s Word</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
The New Year is quickly approaching and many folks are thinking about some of the changes they would like to see in their lives in the upcoming year. I want to encourage you to make resolution #1: Getting in God&#8217;s Word.

I have heard so many people talk about their frustration with themselves in not [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/23/new-years-resolutionget-in-gods-word/</link>
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		<title>Another Christmas Blessing fromThe Life Change Ball Room Dancers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
After I posted the first video last week of the kids from Life Change Ball Room there were threats to hunt me down if I didn&#8217;t share more. Here&#8217;s another clip from the incredible kids doing their thing last week at the Life Change Ball Room Dance Competition at Rose State University in Midwest [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/22/another-christmas-blessing-fromthe-life-change-ball-room-dancers/</link>
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		<title>Kick-Off Christmas in WorshipThursday @ 6 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning Everyone,
It was another wonderful Sunday at Britton Christian Church. I was so blessed to hear Jahruba Lambeth and his version of Psalm 139! Several years ago Jahruba sang Psalm 133, &#8220;How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity!&#8221; The Psalms are meant to be sung and the Lord has [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/21/kick-off-christmas-in-worshipthursday-6-pm/</link>
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		<title>What The World Needs Most This ChristmasJohn 9:1-25</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The wheels began churning long before this morning. What gift should I get this Christmas for my husband, my wife, my kids, my parents, my friendsand the list goes on and on. Ive been hearing lots of talk about Xbox, the Wii, iPhones, Zhu Zhu pet hamsters, and the always popular gift cards. 
I was [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/20/what-the-world-needs-most-this-christmasjohn-91-25/</link>
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		<title>Wanna &#8220;Sneak Peak?&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Since I posted the pictures and video of The Life Change Ballroom Dancers the number of visitors to our blog has gone through the roof! Doesn&#8217;t surprise me at all. I&#8217;ve watched the videos I shot at the competition on Tuesday night over and over again. 
I&#8217;m going to continue to post more of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/17/wanna-sneak-peak/</link>
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		<title>Highlights From Ballroom Dance Competition</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Last night I shared a couple of pictures with you from my trip to watch the Life Change Ballroom Dance Competition at Rose State University on Tuesday night. Tonight I want to share a video clip of Life Change kids from our community. They were the highlight of the whole wonderful night for me. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/16/highlights-from-ballroom-dance-competition/</link>
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		<title>I&#8217;m Bustin&#8217; Buttons!!</title>
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Hi Everyone,
Tonight I had one of the biggest thrills I&#8217;ve had in a looooong time! I got to go with our Middle School Learning Center tutors and kids to watch the Ballroom Dancing Competition at Rose State University in Midwest City. Cindy Pipkin and Tami Bramel, from BCC, are being used by God in an [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/15/im-bustin-buttons/</link>
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		<title>You Can&#8217;t Be Hatin&#8217; on This!</title>
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Dear Friends,
I heard the news Monday morning that Tim Tebow had taken someone special with him to the The Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards ceremony held Thursday night in Orlando, Florida. Didn&#8217;t think too much about it. As a matter of fact, I thought it might be another one of St. Tebow stories that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/14/you-cant-be-hatin-on-this/</link>
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		<title>What Matters Now  Free Online eBook</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,
There is a jewel of a bargain that has just hit the web. It&#8217;s a free gift from Seth Godin, author of 12 Bestsellers that have been translated into 33 languages. The eBook, What Maters Now, is a compilation of the thoughts of 70 different thinkers from various walks of life. It is well [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/14/what-matters-now-free-online-ebook/</link>
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		<title>Thanks Kids!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Sunday morning was so special for all of us at Britton Christian Church!! The kids led worship by performing their Christmas musical for the whole church. I want to thank all of the kids for their tireless efforts in learning the songs and memorizing lines for the play. I am still amazed at the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/13/thanks-kids/</link>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Miss the Children&#8217;s Christmas Musical 1 Service 12.13.09</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,
Sunday we will have only one service and it will be at 10:40 am. Our children will be leading worship for us and it is going to be a great blessing for everyone. Cheri Redburn, the kid&#8217;s amazing choir director, has been working with the children for months and you won&#8217;t want to miss [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/12/dont-miss-the-childrens-christmas-musical-1-service-12-13-09/</link>
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		<title>What a Gift!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,
I wanted to write and let you know how grateful I am for all of you who took time out of your busy schedule to attend the very first, &#8220;Baa Baa Bethel Christmas Concert&#8221; last Sunday night. It was so much fun, so informative, and such a blessing for me and all of those [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/09/what-a-gift/</link>
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		<title>The Truth Project Coming January 6 @ 6 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning Everyone,
I&#8217;ve heard so much about The Truth Project. As I&#8217;ve led other Bible studies during the past few years folks would ask, &#8220;What study are we going to do next?&#8221; If I paused for even a moment I would hear, &#8220;We ought to do The Truth Project. It is so amazing!&#8221; I was [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/08/the-truth-project-coming-january-6-6-pm/</link>
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		<title>Buried With Christ&#8230;Raised to Live a New Life!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
There are few things I enjoy as much as sharing with someone in baptism. I&#8217;m not just talking about physically &#8220;baptizing&#8221; someone, but the whole process. For every person that comes forward and gives their life to Christ there is a meeting that takes place before they ever enter into the waters of baptism. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/07/buried-with-christ-raised-to-live-a-new-life/</link>
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		<title>Bless Who?  Romans 12:14-21</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today we will reach the end of our study of Romans 12. This is our seventh study in this incredibly practical chapter. Romans 1-11 is known for its rich doctrinal teaching, its unparalleled theology. All of our study of Romans 1-11 finds its day-to-day expression in Romans 12. Theology, purely for the sake of knowledge, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/06/bless-who-romans-1214-21/</link>
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		<title>Now&#8217;s The Time</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I was taking a look at my schedule for next week this morning when I felt it happen. I know you know the feeling. Overwhelmed, but nothing you can do about it. I&#8217;ve got a commitment every single night of the week next week. Not to mention that three of my mornings at this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/04/nows-the-time/</link>
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		<title>Baa Baa Bethel Christmas Concert  Sunday, December 6 @ 6 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sunday is going to be a big day at Britton Christian Church. For the past many years we have always had a Christmas Concert featuring the Lighthouse Choir of our church. So many people have come to love the distinctive flavor of the songs sung by our choir through the years. 
This coming Sunday you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/03/baa-baa-bethel-christmas-concert-sunday-december-6-6-pm/</link>
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		<title>Keepin&#8217; Up With The Dowlings</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning Everyone,
We have been praying for months for the arrival of the precious gift God has been preparing for Jason and Emily Dowling and their family. Just last week little Sadie arrived and we are rejoicing at God&#8217;s gift! As we mentioned to you last Sunday, during our prayer time, Sadie was born with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/12/01/keepin-up-with-the-dowlings/</link>
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		<title>Love for the Family of Faith  Romans 12:9-13</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Love. We are bombarded by the word arent we? We talk about who we love, what we love, why we love, how much we love, and the nature of our love. We even have a day set aside to demonstrate our love to those we love. You cant turn on the radio or listen to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/11/29/love-for-the-family-of-faith-romans-129-13/</link>
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		<title>Good for Goodness Sake? Yeah Right!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,
Well, the &#8220;holy days,&#8221; I mean holidays are upon us. I had to correct myself as there may be someone monitoring our blog that might think I was proselytizing for the cause of Christ if I even hinted that days like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter are holy days. 
I heard this week that The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/11/25/good-for-goodness-sake-yeah-right/</link>
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		<title>Welcome to the Family!Recent Baptisms @ BCC</title>
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Hi Everyone,
One of the greatest joys of being a pastor is getting to share in people&#8217;s decisions to ask Jesus into their heart as Lord and Savior and then walking with them into the waters of baptism. When someone comes forward at the end of one of our services I meet with them before they [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/11/22/welcome-to-the-familyrecent-baptisms-bcc/</link>
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		<title>Remember Psalm 78</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In my estimation, one of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the ability to remember.  Because I am able to remember I will always treasure that day that a friend of mine led me in a prayer to ask Jesus into my heart as Lord and Savior of my life. Because [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/11/22/remember-psalm-78/</link>
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		<title>The Discipline of LoveRomans 12:9-13</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For those of you who were with us last week, I told you about a couple of experiences I had during the week. I met a young woman who was sharing with me about her spiritual beliefs. They didnt even begin to resemble what the Bible teaches so I asked her, How do you know [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/11/15/the-discipline-of-loveromans-129-13/</link>
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		<title>Mission Sunday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It blesses me like you can&#8217;t imagine when I see young people with a servant&#8217;s heart! On the second Sunday of each month our middle school and high school youth give up their Sunday in the sanctuary to go downtown and worship by serving the hungry and leading them in worship. Pray for these young [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/11/08/1897/</link>
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		<title>The Miracle of the BodyRomans 12:4-8</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Our bodies are a marvelous, miraculous collection of cells, tissue, organs, and organized systems that cooperate and function together to make us the people that we are. The human body is a wonder to behold. Maybe that is why the Psalmist said, 


13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/11/01/the-miracle-of-the-bodyromans-124-8/</link>
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		<title>Fall Festival 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
We had a great time tonight at the Fall Festival in our gym! There were so many folks having a blast and smiles were everywhere. I want to thank all of you who worked soooo hard to pull everything together. You are the best! 
I took some pictures to capture the moment. Click on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/10/30/fall-festival-2009/</link>
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		<title>Thoughts That Lead to Godly LivingRomans 12:3</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you thought about what it means to be able to think? Thinking, the ability to experience the world around us, assess what is happening within us, the thoughts and emotions of our minds and hearts, and process the meaning and significance of these happenings in a constructive and meaningful way is one of Gods [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/10/25/thoughts-that-lead-to-godly-livingromans-123/</link>
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		<title>What Do You See?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I&#8217;ve just finished our study on Romans 12:3 for this coming Sunday. Wow! Each and every week I am overwhelmed by God&#8217;s goodness and the rich lessons He is teaching me as I study His Word. This Sunday&#8217;s lesson is called, &#8220;Thoughts That Lead to Godly Living.&#8221; I&#8217;m writing this today to get you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/10/22/1838/</link>
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		<title>I Can See It Now&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
     Well, the rain has stopped and the demo team has moved in to remove all of the trees so that the next crew can come in and move the houses which will &#8220;pave&#8221; the way for the new parking lot to begin! Wooo hooooo!  It&#8217;s been a long [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/10/19/i-can-see-it-now/</link>
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		<title>The Transformed MindRomans 12:1-2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Google the phrase, Battle for the mind and you will find 120,000,000 websites that you can visit. Must be an important topic. Needless to say I haven&#8217;t read all of the information that is available for me on the internet about winning the battle of the mind, but I have spent quite a bit of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/10/18/the-transformed-mindromans-121-2/</link>
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		<title>A New Frontier</title>
		<description><![CDATA[  
The youth headed to Frontier City after they served at a local church downtown this past Sunday.  The 20+ kids overwhelmed the church with their service!  Special thanks to Paulo and Patricia Paes for supplying the food!
Just a Reminder:  Many of these kids would still love to be adapted by [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/10/13/a-new-frontier-2/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Therefore&#8230;&#8221;Romans 12:1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It has taken us 57 lessons to get through the first eleven chapters of Pauls letter to the church in Rome. I hope that you have taken advantage of these 57 lessons, all of which are on our website at brittonchurch.com.  You can read them online, print them off and study them on your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/10/11/therefore-romans-121/</link>
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		<title>His Ways Leads to Praise!Romans 11:33-36</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week we reach the climax of the first eleven chapters of Pauls letter to the church in Rome. For the past year we have been studying, line-by-line and verse-by-verse, the most remarkable theological document ever written. For the past year we have witnessed Paul unfold before us the mystery of Gods salvation history. In [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/10/04/his-ways-leads-to-praiseromans-1133-36/</link>
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		<title>Updated Public Policy or The Pursuit of Holiness?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
We Oklahomans have been getting a lot of publicity lately. No, I&#8217;m not talking about the nation-wide conversation about whether Sam is going to play or not. I&#8217;m talking about the articles that have been appearing in state newspapers and then circulated around the nation, and even in The Tehran Times. Go figure? All [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/10/02/updated-public-policy-or-the-pursuit-of-holiness/</link>
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		<title>Jason and Kristina&#8217;s BaptismWhat a Blessing!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
It was an amazing day at BCC on Sunday! I hope you were with us as we shared in the baptisms of Jason Taylor and Kristina Retherford. Every time I have the opportunity to share in someone&#8217;s baptism it takes me back&#8230;back to the day when I was baptized. I will never forget it. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/09/28/1786/</link>
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		<title>No Place for PrideRomans 11:16-32</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Pride goes before a fall.  People who have never even read the Bible know that famous verse from Proverbs 16:18. Weve heard it quoted in about every context possible. When a person achieves fame, fortune, or notoriety and then experiences a tumble from the top of the heapnewspapers, magazines, and television talking heads utter [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/09/27/1773/</link>
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		<title>Who Would Have Ever Thought It?Romans 11:11-16</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Its a wild world isnt it? Who can even begin to understand the puzzles, peculiarities, and particularities of life and the wonders of creation? I often hear people say, I just dont understand? Well, I dont either, but that is one of the most intriguing things about this life isnt it? We just dont understand. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/09/20/who-would-have-ever-thought-itromans-1111-16/</link>
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		<title>ADOPT A CHILD</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Would you like to adopt a kid?  Well, look no farther.  We have plenty of young people right here who need positive role models in their lives.  Now, you won&#8217;t get to keep the kids you adopt at BCC, but you can still sign up to support them.  Just contact Ryan [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/09/15/adopt-a-child/</link>
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		<title>100% You Can Count On Me!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[At the August meeting for the leaders of our church I brought up the phrase that all of you have been hearing during the past month100%. I urged our leaders to get involved. To use their gifts, abilities, finances, and time to make a difference in someones life. 
During the past month you have received [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/09/13/100-you-can-count-on-me/</link>
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		<title>Good Job Mr. President!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
During the past couple of weeks I&#8217;ve been listening to the big debate about President Obama speaking to our kids during school. I&#8217;ve heard parents talk about taking their kids out of school. I&#8217;ve heard people talk about all kinds of supposed things that were going to happen during his speech. I have to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/09/08/good-job-mr-president/</link>
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		<title>100% Sunday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning Everyone,
I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend. Having Monday off was a nice break huh!? I wanted to get in touch with you early this week and encourage you, as you make your plans for the week, to mark this Sunday morning as a high priority. For the past month I&#8217;ve [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/09/08/100-sunday/</link>
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		<title>How Many Times?Romans 11:5-10</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is our 45th lesson from Pauls letter to the church in Rome. Last week we began our study of Romans 11:1-10, but we only made it through the first five verses. I was tempted to skip over the last five verses just so we could move on, but these last five verses are so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/09/06/how-many-timesromans-115-10/</link>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Not Over!Romans 11:1-10</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Throughout Romans 9-11 we have followed Paul as he has explained Gods relationship with His Chosen People, the Jews. Paul had an intense love for his own people. After all, Paul was a Jew; a Jew who had embraced Jesus as his Lord and Savior, but he never abandoned his heritage as an Israelite, a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/08/30/its-not-overromans-111-10/</link>
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		<title>Will You Turn Away From His Outstretched Hands?Romans 10:11-21</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There is nothing more painful, more heartbreaking, than the turning away. We have read stories about it, and for far too many of us, weve experienced the turning away ourselves. Truth be known, we may have even been the one who did the turning. If you arent following me then let me paint a picture [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/08/23/will-you-turn-away-from-his-outstretched-handsromans-1011-21/</link>
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		<title>Believe and ConfessRomans 10:9-13</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last week we began our study of Romans 10:5-13. Today, we will finish our study of this powerful section of Gods Word. I want us to take a look at the last five verses of the study that we began last week. Turn with me to Romans 10:9-13 and lets begin. 


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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/08/16/believe-and-confessromans-109-13/</link>
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		<title>Faith and Trust</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
A couple of months ago I was planning my trip to Huntsville, AL. to watch my daughter play in a tennis tournament. I checked the mileage and found out that it was going to be a loooooong drive, but what an opportunity to get to hang out with Annie and be her personal cheerleader [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/08/10/faith-and-trust/</link>
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		<title>Summer is Over&#8211;It&#8217;s Time to go to Work!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Friends,
    It has been a great summer! We&#8217;ve celebrated over and over again as we have watched work among us in so many different ways. Summer Camp, VBS, and the 100th anniversary of our church are just a few of the wonderful experiences we&#8217;ve had this summer. 
Now that summer is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/08/09/summer-is-over-its-time-to-go-to-work/</link>
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		<title>Which Way Will You Go?Romans 10:5-13</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are many choices that we have to make in life. Choices that are sometimes difficult to make. Choices that sometimes perplex us. Should I go out for the team or not? Who should I marry and how will I know that she is the one? Which school should I choose to go to? What [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/08/09/which-way-will-you-goromans-105-13/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Authorized Dealer&#8221; Matthew 28:18-20</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/08/02/authorized-dealer-matthew-2818-20/</link>
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		<title>BCC Backpack Trip &#8216;09</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We went&#8230;we saw&#8230;we conquered&#8230;Colorado&#8230;that is!  What a trip!!!! Some high school kids at BCC along with Brandon Geister, Kathryn Baker, Lacey, &#38; I had a wonderful opportunity to hike in the Holy Cross Wilderness last week.  We hiked about thirty miles, we peak a 13,000+ mountain, we spent a day and evening in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/07/27/bcc-backpack-trip-09/</link>
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		<title>BCC 100th Anniversary</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
   We have had a weekend to remember! Thanks to all of you who came out to help us celebrate the 100th Anniversary of our church. I hope you enjoy the pictures.
In His Steps,
Mike

  
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/07/26/bcc-100th-anniversary/</link>
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		<title>He&#8217;s Been Faithful&#8230;Britton Christian Church: A Living Memorial</title>
		<description><![CDATA[100 years. Thats a long time. 100 years ago God established this church in this community to proclaim Jesus as the hope of every man, woman, boy, and girl. For 100 years Britton Christian Church has been in this neighborhood proclaiming the grace, mercy, and compassion of Almighty God. 100 years! Day-in and day-out. The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/07/26/hes-been-faithful-britton-christian-church-a-living-memorial/</link>
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		<title>Britton Christian Church: A Living Memorial</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Friends,
The time has come. We are celebrating 100 years of God&#8217;s faithfulness this weekend. To mark the occasion we have set a &#8220;memorial stone&#8221; just outside of the door into our educational building. We got the idea for the stone from Joshua 4 where, after crossing the Jordan River, the LORD told Joshua and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/07/24/britton-christian-church-a-living-memorial/</link>
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		<title>Centennial CelebrationHe&#8217;s Been Faithful&#8230;</title>
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On July 25, 1909 a group of people came together to worship. They called themselves, &#8220;Britton Christian Church.&#8221; So much has changed during the past 100 years, but one thing has remained constant&#8211;God&#8217;s people are still gathering to worship. Those who came together so long ago and those of us who are together today are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/07/24/centennial-celebrationhes-been-faithful/</link>
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		<title>Heaven is for KidsMark 10:13-16</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This past week we have been hosting a ton of kids for our Vacation Bible School. It has been so much fun and the adults and teenagers who have been working with us have been such a blessing to the little ones. Kids have such an enthusiasm, they are so full of life, and they [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/07/19/heaven-is-for-kidsmark-1013-16/</link>
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		<title>VBS 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
     I wish you could be here this week so that you could see all of the wonderful, incredible little ones that the Lord has led our direction to bless and teach. Our Children&#8217;s Minister, Dana Stevenson, and her unbelievable crew of teachers and helpers are blessing the socks off [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/07/15/vbs-2009/</link>
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		<title>The Father Who Yearns For YouJoel 1:12-20</title>
		<description><![CDATA[During the past month weve been studying the Minor Prophets in our Sunday morning Bible study. I was so excited when we got our new material and I learned that we would get to spend three months studying this wonderful section of Gods Word. There are some major themes that run through all of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/07/12/the-father-who-yearns-for-youjoel-112-20/</link>
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		<title>KAA &#8216;09</title>
		<description><![CDATA[KAA was &#8220;off the chain&#8221; this year!  God is so faithful!  BCC took 53 kids to KAA this year and we had 10 kids give their lives to the Lord.  Also, we had many more kids that rededicated their lives to Walkin&#8217; it out for Christ.  Thank you for all your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/07/06/kaa-09/</link>
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		<title>Should We Not Love This Great CityJonah 4</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/06/28/should-we-not-love-this-great-cityjonah-4/</link>
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		<title>Men of PassionPsalm 1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I love Fathers Day. I absolutely love Fathers Day, but its not because I need another tie or gift card or anything else for that matter. I dont need a thing. I love Fathers Day because I love being a dad, and now a grandfather. Wow, does that sound weird! How can I be a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/06/21/men-of-passionpsalm-1/</link>
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		<title>Oh, The Goodness of our God!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning Everyone,
I woke up this morning full. Full of gratitude. Full of thanksgiving. Overflowing with an awareness of God&#8217;s goodness and mercy. Without that awareness of God&#8217;s grace, what would our days be like? I think we all know the answer to that question because if you are like me then you have made [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/06/19/oh-the-goodness-of-our-god/</link>
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		<title>Welcome Kellen and Macy!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Connie, Nate, and I headed out to Mercy Hospital about 4:30 am so we wouldn&#8217;t miss a thing. When we got to the sixth floor we buzzed in and told the nurse that we were there to see Rachel Hays. She said, &#8220;We&#8217;re waiting for her to get here.&#8221; You would never know we [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/06/18/welcome-kellen-and-macy/</link>
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		<title>Summer Fun in the Sun</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The pool party tour of June has come to an end as of last night.  I would like to thank Mike &#38; Debbie Sullivan, Harriet Weirich, and Dwight &#38; Debbie Von Feldt for their willingness to serve our youth!  The 20+ wild and crazy kids of BCC loved every moment.  Thank you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/06/18/summer-fun-in-the-sun/</link>
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		<title>Amphibious ChristianityGeneis 12:10-13</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/06/14/amphibious-christianitygeneis-1210-13/</link>
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		<title>Just Thinking&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning Everyone,
There are milestones that take place in our lives that should cause us to stop and consider. I&#8217;ve just experienced one of those milestones and it has given me the opportunity to stop and look back. Nineteen years ago last Sunday I preached my very first sermon at Britton Christian Church. I checked [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/06/10/just-thinking/</link>
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		<title>A Prayer for the MisguidedRomans 10:1-4</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today we will begin our study of the tenth chapter of Pauls letter to the church in Rome. Paul begins the chapter with a prayer for his own people, people who are passionate, incredibly passionate, but misguided. Paul says that the problem is not a lack of zeal, but it is misdirected zeal. The problem [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/06/07/a-prayer-for-the-misguidedromans-101-4/</link>
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		<title>If It Weren&#8217;t For His GraceRomans 9:25-33</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Where would we be if it werent for His grace? That is a question that deserves our consideration each and every day of our lives. Where would we be if it werent for His grace? For those of you who have never really given that question much thought I want to encourage you to pay [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/05/31/if-it-werent-for-his-graceromans-925-33/</link>
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		<title>Stay Focused!Deuteronomy 17:14-20</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have been working our way through Pauls letter to the church in Rome for the past many weeks, but this past week I have been bombarded with a message that has captured my attention. The message has come to me in different ways and almost every day. As a result of my experience this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/05/24/stay-focuseddeuteronomy-1714-20/</link>
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		<title>Congratulations Graduates and Teachers!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Sunday was such a special day for us at BCC! Each year at this time we always make a point to honor our graduates, and the wonderful teachers we have at BCC. This year we had some of the most outstanding graduates that you will find any where. The high school graduates pictured are: [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/05/17/congratuations-graduates-and-teachers/</link>
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		<title>Just JesusLuke 5:17-26</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/05/17/just-jesusluke-517-26/</link>
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		<title>Clayton&#8217;s Story</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I was sent this link today and after watching the video about Clayton McDonald I wanted everyone to see it. Take the next 6 minutes. Shut off everything around you. Fix your eyes on the screen and listen and watch. The truth that kid speaks is riveting. &#8220;Don&#8217;t get distracted.&#8221; You&#8217;ll better understand the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/05/15/claytons-story/</link>
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		<title>There Is Only One!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning Everyone,
I was at the Y getting in my morning run earlier today and Carrie Prejean and Donald Trump were making their rounds on the morning shows. You would have to have been locked in a closet not to know what has been going on with Miss Prejean. Miss Prejean shared her beliefs that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/05/13/there-is-only-one/</link>
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		<title>Who Will Save The Children?Matthew 18:1-6</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On Thursday night, while Herman and I were sitting at the church during our 24 Hours of Prayer, I was looking through old studies I had taught on Mothers Day in years gone by. I ran across a study I did in 1996. The study I want to share with you this morning.
The thing that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/05/10/who-will-save-the-childrenmatthew-181-6/</link>
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		<title>Things Happen When We Pray</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,
I am so excited! At midnight tomorrow night we will kick-off 24 hours of continuous prayer at BCC. We will join with other believers from around the country in humbling ourselves before the throne of God and interceding for our friends, neighbors, community, nation, and world. 
As I read Scripture I see two things [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/05/05/things-happen-when-we-pray/</link>
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		<title>Pure Excitement</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last Saturday night 34 of the BCC youth and adults had the privilege of hearing Joe White (President of Kanakuk Kamps) talk about purity. It&#8217;s no secret that over 50% of all marriages in the US end in divorce. Moreover, it is no secret that teenagers and adults alike are taken out by sexual sin [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/05/04/pure-excitement/</link>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Time to Pray!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
For some time now we have been constantly reminded of the mounting problems that are ailing our nation. The economy, unemployment, teenage pregnancy, abortion, crime, drugs and addiction, the unbelievable number of high school drop outs in our cities, the threat of terrorism, and the list goes on and on and on. Now we [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/05/03/its-time-to-pray/</link>
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		<title>The Blame GameRomans 9:19-24</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Blame Game is alive and well in the good ol U.S.A. today! There is no shortage of arenas where the game is being played. You can find a good blame game to participate in no matter where you live in our country. The topics that are being bantered around are endless. The economy? Well, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/05/02/the-blame-gameromans-919-24/</link>
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		<title>Sign-up For BCC Updates</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Would you like to be notified every time there is an update to the BCC Blog? All you have to do is click &#8220;Get Updates&#8221; in the right hand column. Once you enter your email address you will automatically be notified each time the site is updated. You might even pass the news on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/04/26/sign-up-for-bcc-updates/</link>
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		<title>Questioning The Justice of GodRomans 9:14-24</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Justice, defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is the establishment or determination of rights according to the rules of law or equity. It is also described as the quality of being just or impartial.  We often hear the cry for justice ringing out across the globe. People who feel that they are being treated unjustly [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/04/26/questioning-the-justice-of-godromans-914-24/</link>
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		<title>Compassion for the UnlikelyLuke 5:12-16</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/04/19/compassion-for-the-unlikelyluke-512-16/</link>
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		<title>Easter Memories</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Each year we have the best Easter Egg Hunt you can imagine. The kids have a blast and we try to capture the moment to share with all of you who weren&#8217;t able to make it. I hope you will enjoy. Thanks to our Children&#8217;s Minister, Dana Stevenson, and her wonderful crew for all [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/04/15/easter-memories/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Is Here!John 20:1-20</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Friday is called, Good Friday in our day, but there was nothing good about it almost 2,000 years ago. The hopes and dreams of all of those who had followed Jesus for three years had crashed to the floor as they watched Him hang lifeless on the cross. It was a dark Friday. A hopeless [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/04/12/sunday-is-herejohn-201-20/</link>
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		<title>Easter Weekend Activities @ BCC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are planning a big weekend for people of all ages at BCC. The fun will begin Saturday morning at 9:00 am as we have our annual Easter Egg Hunt for all of the kids. You sure want to be there before 9:00 because the eggs will be gone in no time. Be sure to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/04/09/easter-weekend-activities-bcc/</link>
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		<title>In The GardenMark 14:32-42</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It was the beginning of the end. Jesus was nearing the end of a long and arduous journey that would reach its apex of pain and agony on a rugged cross the very next day.  To be more precise, it was Thursday, Jesus and His disciples gathered for their observance of Passover in what [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/04/05/i%e2%80%99m-going-to-the-garden-mark-1432-42/</link>
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		<title>Live Love</title>
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Darrell Newton and Mason Bush are zoned in to one of the man speakers at the Live Love Conference.
Fourteen of the BCC youth had the opportunity to attend a conference in S. OKC this past weekend. The conference revolved around LOVE. We learned how we are like resounding gongs or clanging cymbals (I Cor. 13) [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/03/30/live-love/</link>
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		<title>God&#8217;s Promises Do Not Fail!Romans 9:6-13</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What is a promise worth? Well, first we need to understand what the word, promise means. Websters defines promise as: a: a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified b: a legally binding declaration that gives the person to whom it is made a right to expect or to claim the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/03/29/gods-promises-do-not-failromans-96-13/</link>
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		<title>Ski Snippets</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/03/23/ski-snippets/</link>
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		<title>What a Week!</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/03/22/what-a-week/</link>
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		<title>Cover Your EarsThe &#8220;Shrill&#8221; Sound of Music</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The surroundings are beautiful, but these folks need some serious singing lessons. 

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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/03/20/cover-your-earsthe-shrill-sound-of-music/</link>
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		<title>BCC Board CrewCuttin&#8217; Up the Mountain!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I think I may have an inner desire to be a hollywood movie producer. ha! I love gathering pictures and video from our trip and sharing them with everyone. Here is another clip of some of our kids who went with us on the ski trip. These kids were first time snowboarders and they [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/03/20/bcc-board-crewcuttin-up-the-mountain/</link>
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		<title>BCC College Crew</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
We are home from the mountain and I wanted to share with you a video of the greatest college kids you will ever meet in your life. These guys and gals were such a blessing to all of the kids and adults who made the trip.
In His Steps,
Mike

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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/03/19/bcc-college-crew/</link>
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		<title>Day 2 On The Slopes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
We had an incredible day of skiing. The weather was incredible. The new kids skied like they had been at it for a long time. Some of the kids rewrote the words to Flo Rida&#8217;s song, &#8220;Low&#8221; on the road to the mountain today. The new song is about an experience one of our [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/03/17/day-2-on-the-slopes/</link>
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		<title>Ski School, SnowBoards, and Sunshine!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Our first full day on the slopes and boy was it amazing! We had twenty kids in ski and snowboard school early this morning and it was so awesome watching them learn the ropes. You would not believe it, but lots of us were skiing in t-shirts this afternoon. It had to have been [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/03/16/ski-school-snowboards-and-sunshine/</link>
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		<title>We Made It!BCC Ski Team Hits The Slopes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Just a quick note to let all of you know that we have arrived! The bus was two hours late, the night was short, and the road long, but we are here and everyone is doing great. I had the blessing of sitting next to a young guy named Keith who is a rookie [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/03/15/we-made-itbcc-ski-team-hits-the-slopes/</link>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t RunJonah 1:1-6</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/03/15/dont-runjonah-11-6/</link>
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		<title>The Heart of the ApostleRomans 9:1-5</title>
		<description><![CDATA[People often use very descriptive, emotion-filled words for those who show no gratitude, no loyalty, for the group to which they belong or those who have helped them become what they are. Ive heard words like turncoats, sellouts, betrayers, defecting, deserting, double-crossing, Judas-like-snakes-in-the-grass used to describe these types of people.  You know the kind. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/03/08/the-heart-of-the-apostleromans-91-5/</link>
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		<title>Absolutely Nothing!Romans 8:31-39</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Out of the all of the people mentioned in the Bible, Thomas is the one person who is identified with doubting. Hes certainly not the only person who questioned. There are many folks in the Bible who had their questions about what God was doing. Job did. Jeremiah sure did. Sarah laughed at what God [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/03/01/absolutely-nothingromans-831-39/</link>
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		<title>An Untimely DeathJob 1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ As many of you know, for the past two weeks my family has been trying to make sense of the untimely death of my cousin. It has been a difficult two weeks to say the least. My uncle, aunt, and their son have been thrown into deep sorrow and confusion as theyve tried to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/02/25/an-untimely-deathjob-1/</link>
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		<title>Conformed to His ImageRomans 8:29-30</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Predestination vs. Free will. John Calvin vs. James Arminius. Calvinism vs. Arminianism. The Battle of the Titans that began long ago still rages on today. I could easily spend several weeks going through the tell of the tape of these two Bible teachers, but we have more important matters to deal with this morning. I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/02/22/conformed-to-his-imageromans-829-30/</link>
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		<title>I&#8217;m Amazed!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It has been a long day. Started at 5 am and ended after the sun went down. A long day. An incredible day! I want to thank all of you who contributed or came to our Spaghetti Luncheon and Auction today. With your help we raised $4400.00 to help take our kids to Colorado for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/02/16/im-amazed/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;All Things!&#8221;Romans 8:28</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today we come to one of the best known Scriptures in all of Gods Word. If you dont know Romans 8:28 by heart then you have surely had the verse shared with you at some point in your life. The person who quoted it to you, or wrote it in a card, meant well. They [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/02/15/all-thingsromans-828-30/</link>
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		<title>Silent Auction and Spaghetti LuncheonSunday, February 15</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
    I wanted to remind you that we will have a silent auction going on this Sunday while we have our Spaghetti Luncheon Fund Raiser at 12 noon. We have an unbelievable line-up of items that you can bid on. The great news is that all of the money raised will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/02/10/silent-auction-and-spaghetti-luncheonsunday-february-15/</link>
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		<title>Rollin&#8217; Right Along</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These young people have something smile about. After preparing food on Sunday morning, the youth headed down to S. OKC to serve the less fortunate at the Indian Mission. All of the High School and Middle School kids went out of their ways to serve: they served food, they cleaned, and they were light in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/02/10/rollin-right-along/</link>
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		<title>Do You Twitter?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning Everyone,
Have you heard of &#8220;Twitter?&#8221; Twitter is a free online micro-blogging service that allows you to post short updates (text based and limited to 140 characters) via text messaging, instant messaging, the twitter.com website or several applications designed for the service. wiki
One of the cool things I&#8217;ve discovered about Twitter is that I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/02/09/do-you-twitter/</link>
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		<title>Good Grief!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
This past weekend we hosted &#8220;The Road to Healing a Broken Heart&#8221; Grief Conference at BCC. I had no idea how things would go since we&#8217;ve never done anything like a &#8220;grief&#8221; conference before. If I would have sat down before the confernce and written out what I hoped might happen, I could have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/02/08/good-grief/</link>
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		<title>My Help!Romans 8:24-27</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What is the one thing that we all need, but that we are so reluctant to ask for? Im sure you could come up with many answers to that question, but the first thing that comes to my mind is help. When we find ourselves in a quandary, we need to ask for help. When [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/02/08/my-helpromans-824-27/</link>
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		<title>Super Sunday Indeed!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On behalf of the youth, I would like to say &#8220;Thank You!&#8221; Last Sunday we opened up The BCC Sub Shop in preparation for the big game. As a result we made over 150 sandwiches and we received some &#8220;super&#8221; donations. Our youth will be so blessed once they hit those slopes in March!
If you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/02/04/super-sunday-indeed/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Is It Worth It?&#8221;Romans 8:17-23</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Each and every person from time to time asks themselves the question, Is it worth it?  Is what worth it? The answer to that question is as varied as the people asking the question. Some young athletes ask themselves if it is worth it to give up hours and hours each week just to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/02/01/is-it-worth-itromans-817-23/</link>
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		<title>Collaboration</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Collaboration is a hot word in our society today. Collaboration is defined as &#8220;The act of working together; united labor.&#8221;  Collaboration is the talk of the town, or should I say, the talk of the nation today. The President is calling for collaboration among Democrats and Republicans. Corporations are collaborating to try and build [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/01/29/collaboration/</link>
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		<title>Life Change Ballroom DancersThese Kids Make You Want to Dance!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
One of the best kept secrets in Oklahoma City just happens to be a group of young people from our community who make up the Life Change Ballroom Dancers. These kids are amazing! If you work with the Study Buddies or Middle School Learning Center programs then you already know how talented, and full [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/01/26/life-change-ballroom-dancersthese-kids-make-you-want-to-dance/</link>
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		<title>The Assurances of GodRomans 8:12-17</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Throughout Gods Word we find many, many assurances given to us by God. The word, assurance, is defined by various dictionaries as, Something said or done to inspire confidence, as a promise, positive statement, etc.; A statement or indication that inspires confidence; a guarantee or pledge; and Freedom from doubt.  I cant begin to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/01/25/the-assurances-of-godromans-812-17/</link>
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		<title>What&#8217;s Happening @ BCC?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
It was a great day at BCC! I want to thank all of you who were with us this morning. I also want to praise God for giving us the opportunity of sharing in the baptism of Birdie Hall and welcoming Doug and Kathy Hall to BCC! What a day!
There are some more great [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/01/18/whats-happening-bcc/</link>
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		<title>The WalkRomans 8:5-11</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week we are finally getting back to our study of Pauls letter to the Church in Rome. We took a break from Thanksgiving through the New Year, but now I want to encourage you to join me as we will dig deep into Pauls letter for the foreseeable future.  
It is so amazing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/01/18/the-walkromans-85-11/</link>
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		<title>Spring is in the air&#8230;.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[OK&#8230;.not really, but it will be here before you know it; therefore, you better get involved with what&#8217;s going on with the BCC youth&#8230;stat!  Youth Activities begin this Sunday and we don&#8217;t want anyone to miss out.  Dinner starts at 5:30 followed by games and great fellowship around the Word!  We have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/01/12/spring-is-in-the-air/</link>
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		<title>Be CarefulEphesians 5:15-21</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/01/11/be-carefulephesians-515-21/</link>
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		<title>The Road to Healing a Broken HeartGrief ConferenceFebruary 6-7</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I wanted to let you know about a very special opportunity that is coming our way on February 6 from 6-8 pm and February 7 from 9-12 noon. For many years Lisa Curtis has led our GriefShare ministry at Britton Christian Church. GriefShare has been an unbelievable blessing to many, many people who have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/01/07/the-road-to-healing-a-broken-heartgrief-conferencefebruary-6-7/</link>
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		<title>Prayer for a New Year</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
A new year has come! So many folks look upon a new year with great hope that it will somehow be different from all of the previous years. That somehow they will escape the trials and tribulations of life. My prayer for the new year is a deepening of our faith in the Sovereignty [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/01/06/prayer-for-a-new-year/</link>
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		<title>Tell ThemMatthew 28:16-20</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For the past several weeks Christmas has been in the air. The sounds of Christmas have echoed throughout the mall, the doctors office, the grocery store, and all over the airwaves. It has been impossible to escape the sights of Christmas in Oklahoma City. In some neighborhoods the Christmas lights have been so beautiful and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2009/01/04/tell-themmatthew-2816-20/</link>
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		<title>He&#8217;s the Real ThingColossians 2:1-10</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/12/28/hes-the-real-thingcolossians-21-10/</link>
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		<title>Anticipating The GiftLuke 2:22-41</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Christmas, for a child, is full of anticipation. Am I right kids? What are you excited about today? Thats what I thoughtChristmas!  For those of us who are older, do you feel that same sense of enthusiasm and excitement about Christmas today? Not quite huh? Well, can you remember those days? Can you remember [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/12/21/anticipating-the-giftluke-222-41/</link>
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		<title>Lighthouse Christmas ConcertExtravagant Love!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Here is another highlight from our Christmas Concert on Sunday. The girls worked so hard on their dance to &#8220;Your Love Is Extravagant&#8221; and everyone in attendance was overwhelmed by God&#8217;s extravagant love shown to us at Christmas.
In His Steps,
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/12/16/lighthouse-christmas-concertextravagant-love/</link>
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		<title>Wow!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I sure hope you were able to be with us this morning for The Lighthouse Choir&#8217;s Christmas Concert! It was an incredible morning of worship! I want to thank everyone who was involved in any way. You all are such a blessing to all of us at BCC. Here are a few pictures from [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/12/14/wow/</link>
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		<title>BCC &#8220;Lighthouse Christmas Choir Concert&#8221;Sunday, December 14, 10 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Christmas is on its way! In just over two weeks Christmas Day will be here. Presents will no longer be beautifully wrapped and neatly placed under the tree. There will be paper and bows littering living rooms all across the country as kids break out in a rash of smiles in having received their [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/12/10/bcc-lighthouse-christmas-choir-concertsunday-december-14-10-am/</link>
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		<title>BCC Kids Singing!</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/12/08/bcc-kids-singing/</link>
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		<title>Hanging of the Greens!Fun for Everyone</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/12/08/hanging-of-the-greensfun-for-everyone/</link>
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		<title>Welcome Our Newest Members</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I wanted to take a moment to encourage you to welcome Jim and Myrna Steele to BCC! Just over one month ago, one of the members of BCC met their new neighbors, Jim and Myrna. She invited them to come to church. Today Jim and Myrna came forward to join the fellowship of believers [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/12/07/welcome-our-newest-members-3/</link>
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		<title>Keep Your Eye on the PrizeHebrews 12:1-3</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/12/07/keep-your-eye-on-the-prizehebrews-121-3/</link>
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		<title>The Beacon is Online</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Beginning in January we will no longer mail out The Beacon. We are trying to do our part to save paper and ink, which will help us to cut costs as well. We will send out an email, to all of those on our email list, at the beginning of each month, to let [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/12/05/the-beacon-is-online/</link>
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		<title>BCCWho Are We?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,
I&#8217;ve read &#8220;mission statements,&#8221; &#8220;purpose statements,&#8221; and &#8220;vision statements&#8221; from many churches through the years. Most are very good. Some are very intricate and detailed. Others are short and sweet.  These &#8220;statements&#8221; give the people in the pews, as well as the staff, a clear and decisive understanding of &#8220;who&#8221; they are and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/12/03/bccwho-are-we/</link>
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		<title>Our Family is Growing!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Sunday morning was such a great day of worship! I absolutely love Sunday morning! I love lifting my voice and praising the goodness of our God. I love digging deep into God&#8217;s Word and sharing with all of you the lessons that He is teaching me. I love bowing our heads and pouring out [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/12/01/our-family-is-growing/</link>
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		<title>RememberDeuteronomy 8:1-5</title>
		<description><![CDATA[During the past few weeks Ive been thinking about a word. Its crazy how you can spend so much time thinking about one single word, but the word is so full of meaning, and so instructional for each of us, that I want to share what the Lord has been teaching me with all of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/11/30/rememberdeuteronomy-81-5/</link>
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		<title>I&#8217;m ThankfulPsalm 65</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m thankful this Thanksgiving.  Thanksgiving Day for most of our population is a real good excuse to lay aside the diet and pick up a knife and fork.  It is a day full of food and football and little else. After months of hard work with little rest, Thanksgiving Day is a day [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/11/23/im-thankfulpsalm-65/</link>
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		<title>Called To ServeActs 6:1-6</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One Sunday morning the pastor was trying to move his congregation from being spectators to becoming participants in the ministry of the Kingdom. He had prayed all week that the Lord would open the eyes of all of those who called the church home. The pastor knew that he had been given a word from [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/11/16/called-to-serve-acts-61-6/</link>
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		<title>We&#8217;re Making History This Sunday100th Anniversary Picture</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,
It is hard to believe that BCC will be 100 years old next Summer. We have a group of folks working with Pastor Herman planning a big, big birthday celebration for next Summer. One piece of the celebration will be a huge banner with pictures from the old days and a group shot of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/11/12/were-making-history-this-sunday100th-anniversary-picture/</link>
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		<title>A New Frontier</title>
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Here are some action shots from Mission/Fun Sunday.
This past Sunday the middle school youth group had the wonderful opportunity of touring &#8220;The Children&#8217;s Center&#8221; in Bethany.  They were able to see what life looks like for children dealing with  terminal illnesses and other serious medical conditions.  After the tour, our kids were [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/11/11/a-new-frontier/</link>
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		<title>I Want to Walk WorthyEphesians 4:7-13</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/11/09/i-want-to-walk-worthyephesians-47-13/</link>
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		<title>I Prayed For Barak This Morning. How About You?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning Everyone,
Well, the campaigning is over. The rhetoric has come to a screeching halt. The political ads have been shelved for another day. My email &#8220;inbox&#8221; was empty of political emails this morning. (Thank you Lord!!)The votes have been counted and we have a new President. 
Just a couple of days ago I wrote [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/11/05/i-prayed-for-barak-this-morning-how-about-you/</link>
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		<title>Barak and Sarah @ BCCGo Vote!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[  Dear Friends,
It&#8217;s not every day that we have Presidential candidates stop by BCC, but Friday night that is exactly what happened as Barak and Sarah made a non-partisan appearance to urge the people of BCC to get out and vote on Tuesday. 
A couple of weeks ago I shared what was on my [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/11/03/barak-and-sarah-bccgo-vote/</link>
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		<title>Fall Festival Memories</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
On Friday night we had our annual &#8220;Fall Festival&#8221; celebration at BCC and it was so awesome! I want to thank our Children&#8217;s Minister, Dana Stevenson, and all of those who helped her in putting together such a great event. For those of you who weren&#8217;t able to make it I&#8217;m going to give [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/11/02/fall-festival-memories/</link>
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		<title>In Need of a Friend2 Timothy 1:6-8</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I think it would be safe to say that we are all in need of a friend. Im not talking about acquaintances or someone to pass time with, but a real friend, someone who will be there through thick and thin. Someone like the person Jesus described in John 15:13,
13 Greater love has no one [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/11/02/in-need-of-a-friend2-timothy-16-8/</link>
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		<title>Friend Day @ BCCSunday, November 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I am so pumped! I can&#8217;t wait until Sunday to meet all of your friends and to have you meet mine. &#8220;Friend Day&#8221; at BCC has been the source of such great memories for me through the years and I have been praying that this year&#8217;s &#8220;Friend Day&#8221; will top them all. 
I know [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/10/30/friend-day-bccsunday-november-2/</link>
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		<title>Bedlam @ BCCEveryone Wins!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Wow! Our Bedlam Blood Battle this morning was a huge success! I want to thank Janice Marlow and her tireless efforts to organize our Blood Drives each year. Janice, you are amazing and we appreciate you!
We normally have between 15 and 20 people sign-up to donate blood when we have a blood drive, but [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/10/26/bedlam-bcceveryone-wins/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Friends: To Have One, Be One&#8221;1 Samuel 23:15-18</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/10/26/friends-to-have-one-be-one1-samuel-2315-18/</link>
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		<title>Go Greens!Bring Back The Gold Ball</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I&#8217;m  &#8220;bachin&#8221; it this weekend. That means lots of Little Debbie&#8217;s, Big Mac&#8217;s, and Blue Bell at my house. Connie and Annie arrived in Mobile, AL today where Annie and her team will play for the USTA Junior Team Tennis National Championship. Annie plays for the 14 and Under Advanced team at The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/10/23/go-greensbring-back-the-gold-ball/</link>
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		<title>You Just Never Know!Acts 8:26-40</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Two weeks from today we are going to have Friend Day here at Britton Christian Church. For the past ten years or so we have always had Friend Day on the Sunday that we set our clocks back one hour. We do this because church growth gurus tell us that on time change Sunday there [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/10/19/you-just-never-knowacts-826-40/</link>
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		<title>We came&#8230;we saw&#8230;we conquered!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After serving the local Indian Mission this past Sunday, the high school youth decided to head up to Guthrie to blow off a little steam, which they did&#8230;and I have the bruises to prove it.  At the same time, Heather Meldrum and Ashley Henderson escorted the middle school up to Incredible Pizza after serving [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/10/14/we-camewe-sawwe-conquered/</link>
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		<title>Under ControlRomans 8:5</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ive got it under control. Have you ever heard that statement? Better yet, have you ever spoken those words? Ive got it under control is one of the greatest misnomers in the English language. We use the phrase to try and convince those around us that we are just fine, that weve got it together, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/10/12/under-controlromans-85/</link>
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		<title>No Condemnation. None.Romans 8:1-4</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The story is told of a young man who was the son of a friend of Czar Nicholas I, the Emperor of Russia from 1825-1855. The young man had been given the responsibility of collecting revenues for the government at a border fortress for the Russian army. It was a very important position in which [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/10/12/no-condemnation-noneromans-81-4/</link>
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		<title>There&#8217;s A War Going On!Romans 7:14-25</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many of you may have read or heard about Robert Louis Stevensons famous work, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The story is about one man with a war going on in his soul. In the story we meet Dr. Jekyll, a doctor who is well respected and liked in the community, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/09/28/theres-a-war-going-onromans-714-25/</link>
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		<title>Seizing The OpportunityRomans 7:7-13</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The flash of the paparazzis camera made sure that the story would race around the world. Entertainment Tonight highlighted the exploits of the famous actress making headlines for all of the wrong reasons. CNN and Fox News called it, Breaking News! There wasnt a check-out line in town that didnt have her picture splashed across [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/09/21/seizing-the-opportunityromans-77-13/</link>
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		<title>When Are You Going To Start Living?</title>
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The older I get the more I am convinced that there are two kinds of people in the world: those who are alive and those who are living. It seems like more and more people are simply alive. Their hearts are beating and their lungs are continuing to pull in another breath of air, but [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/09/19/when-are-you-going-to-start-living/</link>
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		<title>Ryan&#8217;s Posse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hot Dog!  What a weekend! The youth and I had the honor&#8230;no the pleasure of serving the local Indian Church in South OKC on Sunday, which just happened to be &#8220;Mission Sunday&#8221; as well.  Afterwards we decided to head up to Laser Quest for some shoot&#8217;em up&#8230;razzle dazzle&#8230;take no prisoners&#8230;laser tag!  We [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/09/15/1122/</link>
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		<title>The Fruit of FreedomRomans 7:1-6</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Weve spent the last few weeks taking a look at Romans 6 and learning about slavery and freedom. Weve learned that we are by nature slaves of unrighteousness. Paul wrote in Romans 6:17-18.
17 But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/09/14/freed-for-whatromans-716/</link>
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		<title>Welcome Edna and Family!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I wanted to ask you to join me in welcoming Edna Pittman and her family to BCC. Edna and her family have visiting BCC for some time, but today Edna and her son, DeMarion, came forward to unite with our church. I hope that you will make time to welcome Edna the next time [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/09/07/welcome-edna-and-family/</link>
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		<title>What Are You Gonna Do About That?Romans 6</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you stopped to think about what others in our society think about you and me, the followers of Jesus? Would you say that we are viewed in a positive light by outsiders? Do your unbelieving friends see you as a person of faith, character, integrity, compassion, and humility? Or, do they see you and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/09/07/what-are-you-gonna-about-thatromans-6/</link>
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		<title>Who&#8217;s Your Master?Romans 6:12-23</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the foundational tenets of our American culture is freedom.  From the beginning of our nations history, freedom has been paramount. We, as Americans, possess what has been called, The Freedom Documents The Constitution, The Declaration of Independence, and The Bill of Rights all written during the infancy of our nation. They outline [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/08/31/whos-your-masterromans-612-23/</link>
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		<title>Welcome Joshua Ivan Graves!!!</title>
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I am thrilled to let you know that the Graves family have welcomed their newest gift from God into their family.  Joshua Ivan was born Sunday night at Mercy. He weighed 9 lbs. 6 oz. and was 21&#8243; long.  Congrats to Renaldo and Trashanas and family. 
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/08/27/welcome-caeleb-ivan-graves/</link>
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		<title>Fall 2008 Bible Studies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Greetings Friends!! We have an exciting line up of classes for the Fall semester and there is still time for you to sign up. Here is a list of classes we will offer and a brief description of each one. If you or someone you know is interested in one of these studies, please contact [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/08/25/fall-2008-bible-studies/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;I heard a rumor!&#8221;Choir Begins Wednesday @ 7:15 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
There&#8217;s a buzz all across the land this morning! It doesn&#8217;t have anything to do with Michael Phelps or Usain Bolt or the &#8220;Redeem Team.&#8221; There&#8217;s talk all right, but it&#8217;s not about Barack Obama&#8217;s new running partner or the latest John McCain ad. There&#8217;s a rumor on the street and I bet you&#8217;ve [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/08/25/i-heard-a-rumorchoir-begins-wednesday-715-pm/</link>
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		<title>What A Day!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I told you Sunday was going to be special! I am continually amazed at how the Lord keeps blessing us at BCC. It seems like each week we see His hand at work in our midst in so many ways. Today was no exception. 
We had such an awesome &#8220;All Church Breakfast and Education [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/08/24/what-a-day/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;The People&#8217;s Prayer&#8221;Ephesians 3:14-21</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/08/24/the-peoples-prayerephesians-314-21/</link>
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		<title>Sunday&#8217;s Comin!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I can&#8217;t wait until Sunday! I want to invite every one of you to our &#8220;All Church Breakfast and Education Fair&#8221; this Sunday at 9:30 am. We will have an awesome breakfast prepared by our Promise Keeper&#8217;s Men&#8217;s Bible study guys. While you are eating you can take a peek at all of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/08/21/sundays-comin/</link>
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		<title>What a Great Day at BCC!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
It was a super Sunday at BCC this morning and I hope you were able to be with us. There is so much that is happening that it is hard to keep up! We had our first meeting for those who will be going with us on the Spring Break Ski Trip to Sunlight [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/08/17/what-a-great-day-at-bcc/</link>
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		<title>How Can I Win The War?Galatians 5:19-26</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many years ago there was a missionary who was moved by God to share the Gospel with a group of Native-Americans on a reservation that was close by. The missionary prayed and prayed and over the course of time the Lord opened a door for him to befriend the Chief of the tribe. As the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/08/17/how-can-i-win-the-wargalatians-519-26/</link>
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		<title>Will You Take The Challenge?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,
We had our monthly Board meeting last night at Britton Christian Church. I announced that we will not have any Sunday evening activities from now until the Fall schedule begins in September. I told our Board that we are making plans for a great Fall and that I wanted to challenge them to do [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/08/12/will-you-take-the-challenge/</link>
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		<title>No Turning BackRomans 6:1-11</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For the past two weeks we have been studying Romans 5. Paul left nothing to our imagination: we are united in Adam by birth and we are united in Christ by grace through faith. Throughout Romans 5, Paul showed us that death has reigned since the time of Adam and that sin increased with the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/08/10/no-turning-backromans-61-11/</link>
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		<title>Grace That OverflowsRomans 5:12-21</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We began our study of Romans 5:12-21 last week. In these verses we are witnessing the depth of humanitys sinful identity in Adam and the glorious transformation of our identity in the new humanity, through Jesus, for those who will believe. Last week we spent much of our time taking a look at the phrase [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/08/03/grace-that-overflowsromans-512-21/</link>
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		<title>Welcome to the Planet!Parker James Simons</title>
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Hi Everyone,
Josh and Jenny Simons welcomed their little boy, Parker James Simons, into their family on Tuesday of this week. Parker weighed in at 7 lbs 9 oz, and was 20 inches long. He is a rock and the rumor is that is &#8220;studly like his old man!&#8221; Congrats Josh, Jenny, and Parker&#8217;s big sis [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/07/31/welcome-to-the-planetparker-james-simons/</link>
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		<title>Camp Barnabas&#8230;Here We Come!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I want to ask you to pray for Ryan Fisher, our new Youth Pastor, as he leads a group of folks from our church to Camp Barnabas on Wednesday of this week. Roxi Thomason, Amanda Curtis, and Preston Sullivan will be going with Ryan to serve the campers at Camp Barnabas and it is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/07/28/camp-barnabashere-we-come/</link>
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		<title>One Act Can Make a World of DifferenceRomans 5:12-21</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today we are going to turn our attention to one of the most difficult sections of Gods Word. Many Bible commentators throughout the ages have said that these ten verses of Romans are the most complex and enigmatic verses in all of Scripture. When you examine each verse of Romans 5:12-21 you will find that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/07/27/one-act-can-make-a-world-of-differenceromans-512-21/</link>
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		<title>Teach Them To ServeMark 10:35-45</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Weve had a wonderful week in Vacation Bible School. I want to thank Dana Stevenson and her wonderful crew of volunteers who have made this week so special for so many kids. Our theme this week has been Gods Big Back Yard, and throughout the week the kids have learned about serving.
There are many things [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/07/21/teach-them-to-servemark-1035-45/</link>
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		<title>Welcome Our New Youth PastorRyan Fisher</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I am so excited to let you know that we have a new Youth Pastor! Ryan Fisher has been attending BCC for over one year and many of us got to know Ryan better on our recent trip to Israel. Ryan is from Eufaula, Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma State University where he graduated last [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/07/20/welcome-our-new-youth-pastorryan-fischer/</link>
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		<title>Welcome New Members</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I wanted to take a moment to introduce you to the newest members of Britton Christian Church. Sunday morning we were so thrilled to welcome Richard Hicks (not pictured), Herman and Marsha Green along with their daughter, Gladys, Tre and Alicia Clarke, and Teresa Willis. What a joy it is to see the Lord [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/07/20/welcome-new-members-4/</link>
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		<title>VBS Kicks Off At BCC!Can a person have more fun than this?</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/07/14/956/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;But Wait, That&#8217;s Not All!&#8221;Romans 5:9-11</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I want to begin our study today by playing a little game. I call the game, If!  Then? Its not so much of a game as it is a quiz. Ill begin by making a statement followed by a related question. Well see if you can get the answer right. Lets get started.
First question: [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/07/13/but-wait-thats-not-allromans-59-11/</link>
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		<title>The ContrastRomans 5:6-8</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You are all familiar with contrasts.  A contrast is a tool used to compare, to highlight differences. Dictionary.com defines contrast as: 
1. to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc. 2. a person or thing that is strikingly unlike in comparison: The weather down here is a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/07/06/the-contrastromans-56-8/</link>
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		<title>Tried, Tested, and Proven!Romans 5:3-5</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We began a study of Pauls letter to the church in Rome several months ago. We had to take a break so that I could prepare lessons for our trip to Israel. Today we are back. I hope you will join us for the rest of the summer as we work through this powerful letter.
Let [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/06/29/tried-tested-and-provenromans-53-5/</link>
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		<title>BCC Kids Hit The RoadKAA Bound!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning Everyone, 
What a blessing it was to see parents and their kids all fired up early this morning as they prepared to head to the mountains of Missouri for a week of fun at Kids Across America! About 16 years ago I loaded up a van of 8 boys and went to Kids [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/06/25/bcc-kids-hit-the-roadkaa-bound/</link>
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		<title>En Gedi1 Samuel 24:1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For years I have studied Gods Word and thought about the places that Ive read about. Two years ago I had the opportunity to visit many of those places, but there were still some places that were left on my &#8220;To Do&#8221; list. One of the places that Ive read about so many times that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/06/22/en-gedi1-samuel-241/</link>
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		<title>Come and See!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I&#8217;m so excited about having the opportunity to share with all of you this coming Sunday. While we were in Israel we had the opportunity to visit En Gedi. Most people aren&#8217;t familiar with this place, but it was David&#8217;s &#8220;sanctuary&#8221; when he was going through the most difficult times of his life. I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/06/19/come-and-see/</link>
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		<title>Congratulations Dan and Rachel!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
There have been many times in my life that I have stopped and thought, &#8220;You are one blessed man!&#8221; Last night was another of those occasions. The two great prayers that Connie and I have prayed over and over again for our three kids is that they would love the Lord more than anything [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/06/15/congratulations-dan-and-rachel/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Real Men Follow Jesus&#8221;Philippians 2:1-8</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/06/15/real-men-follow-jesusphilippians-21-8/</link>
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		<title>Life and Death</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
In Israel there are two main bodies of water. In the north of the country there is the Sea of Galilee and in the south there is the Dead Sea. God has given us one of His most powerful lessons without ever uttering a word&#8230;if we will only pay attention to these two bodies [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/06/11/life-and-death/</link>
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		<title>The Miracle of Renewal</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
You cannot imagine the beauty of the Promised Land. I might need to qualify that statement. If you go south of Jerusalem you will run into a harsh desert. It is rocky, barren, and immense. Our guide told us that the whole land use to look like the region south of Jerusalem. The famous [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/06/10/the-miracle-of-renewal/</link>
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		<title>Are You Thirsty?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I took this picture while I was at Petra. It was hot, sooo hot, and there were camels everywhere giving people rides out of the canyon. I was so thirsty that I bet I drank 5 galloons of water on the trip. I was watching some of our people get on board a camel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/06/09/are-you-thirsty/</link>
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		<title>We&#8217;re Back!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
It was so good to be back in church with you today. It was an amazing two weeks in Israel, but Dorothy is right, &#8220;There is no place like home.&#8221;  
I had a tough time posting to the webpage the last few days that we were in Israel because they wanted an arm [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/06/08/were-back/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;On the Road to Jericho&#8221;Luke 10:25-37</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/06/08/on-the-road-to-jericholuke-1025-37/</link>
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		<title>It Can&#8217;t Get Any Better&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Today was our last day in Jerusalem. I remember the day that we arrived, four days ago, when we were all so excited and full of great anticipation about what we would see and experience during our time here in the Holy City. I think I can say with no hesitation&#8211;none of us has [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/06/02/it-cant-get-any-better/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Let&#8217;s See Your Witness&#8221;Philippians 1:12-19</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/06/01/lets-see-your-witnessphilippians-112-19/</link>
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		<title>What a Day in Israel!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Hi Everyone,
I know you are probably thinking, &#8220;Mike says the same thing every day.&#8221;  You are right! Each day is amazing! We are seeing sights and gaining understanding into God&#8217;s Word that is mind-boggling. Let me tell you what we&#8217;ve done today.
We began our day in the Old City. We had the great opportunity [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/06/01/what-a-day-in-israel/</link>
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		<title>Cool Story of the Day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
It&#8217;s almost 6 am here in Jerusalem and almost 10 pm where you are, if you are in Ok City.  We had a truly remarkable experience yesterday that stayed with me during the night. I hate that I didn&#8217;t get much sleep, but middle of the night worship going on in my mind [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/05/31/cool-story-of-the-day/</link>
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		<title>Jerusalem</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/05/31/jerusalem/</link>
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		<title>Another Day In The Land</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Shalom!
     We spent our second day traveling throughout the Holy Land today. Before the day began I woke up and spent time reading God&#8217;s Word on the Sea of Galilee. How about this shot! How would you like to wake up to a scene like this every day?
After breakfast we took [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/05/28/another-day-in-the-land/</link>
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		<title>We Hit The Ground RunningFirst Day In Israel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
It was a full day today as we spent time in Caesarea, Megiddo, and Mt. Carmel where Elijah took on the false prophets of Baal. I&#8217;ve included a picture of Elijah&#8217;s statue on top of Mt. Carmel, Paul and Emma Trimble in front of the amphitheatre in Caesarea, and Robert Bradford standing in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/05/28/we-hit-the-ground-runningfirst-day-in-israel/</link>
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		<title>Philippians 1:3-11</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/05/25/philippians-13-11/</link>
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		<title>Packed and Ready to Go!Heading to Israel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
We&#8217;ve been planning, praying, and preparing for the journey of a lifetime for almost one year now. It is hard to believe that in just four more days we will be on the plane and heading to the Holy Land. I can remember having lunch with Dr. Norman Neaves last summer and sharing our [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/05/22/packed-and-ready-to-goheading-to-israel/</link>
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		<title>We Love The Cooks!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
There is a special group of guys who make our occasional BCC breakfast get-togethers super special! Just last Sunday we had a special event to honor our 2008 Graduates and Teachers and once again the &#8220;PK Breakfast Crew&#8221; worked their magic. Thanks guys for all of your hard work in whipping up the best [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/05/21/we-love-the-cooks/</link>
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		<title>Congratulations Class of 2008!We Are Proud of You!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It was an amazing morning at BCC! We want to congratulate all of those who are part of the Class of 2008! 

 

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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/05/18/congratulations-class-of-2008we-are-proud-of-you/</link>
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		<title>The Tomorrow TrapExodus 8:1-14</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/05/18/the-tomorrow-trapexodus-81-14/</link>
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		<title>A Mother&#8217;s LoveProverbs 31</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today is Mothers Day and there is such a need today to highlight the indispensable role of mothers in the lives of children. In the past few decades there has been a radical shift in how women and men view the role and importance of mothers. There was a day when society greatly valued the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/05/11/a-mothers-love/</link>
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		<title>The Blessings of the JustifiedRomans 5:1-2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today, we are moving into a new section of our study of Pauls letter to the Church in Rome. Paul is going to share with us some of the best news you will ever hear in your life.
During the past few months, as we have been studying Romans, we have learned some things about ourselves [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/05/04/the-blessings-of-the-justifiedromans-51-2/</link>
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		<title>BCC Kids &#8220;Family Fun Day&#8221;Firefighters Museum</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Last week some of our elementary school kids had the awesome opportunity to go to the Oklahoma State Firefighter&#8217;s Museum here in Oklahoma City. The kids had a blast! I want to thank our Children&#8217;s Minister, Dana Stevenson, and our Children&#8217;s Nursery Coordinator, Kelly Sullins, for coming up with some of the coolest experiences [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/04/28/bcc-kids-family-fun-dayfirefighters-museum/</link>
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		<title>Taking God At His WordRomans 4:13-25</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last week we began our study of Romans 4:13-25 by taking a look at Abraham and Sarahs journey of faith in the promises of God. I hope you were able to be with us as we walked with Abraham and Sarah through years of trusting God. I shared their story so that we might gain [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/04/27/taking-god-at-his-wordromans-413-25/</link>
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		<title>God DeliversRomans 4:13-25</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As weve worked our way through Romans 4 weve learned some incredible lessons about the bedrock of the Christian faith: salvation is by grace through faith. God offers His grace and faith receives Gods precious gift. Paul has shown us that salvation does not come by any other means. We might like to think that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/04/20/god-deliversromans-413-25/</link>
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		<title>Abraham: The Father of FaithRomans 4:6-12</title>
		<description><![CDATA[During the past two weeks I have been studying Romans 4:1-12 and it has been such a blessing to me. The Lord has been teaching me about what it means to be in a right relationship with Him. My study has led to some questions: How can we experience a right relationship with God? What [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/04/13/abraham-the-father-of-faithromans-46-12/</link>
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		<title>Abraham Believed GodRomans 4:1-5</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Throughout history people have sought to please a Higher Power, a Supreme Being, or some Deity by trying to do what is right, by making sacrifices, living lives of devotion, by secluding themselves from a polluted world, or through some other means.  It doesnt matter which time period in world history you visit. It [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/04/06/abraham-believed-godromans-41-5/</link>
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		<title>Making a Difference!BCC is Committed to Education</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Friends,
I received a new study yesterday that has been published by America&#8217;s Promise Alliance. The report is a study of the 50 largest cities in the United States and the problems they are having in keeping their young people in school. Did you know that every 26 seconds a student drops out of school [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/04/02/making-a-differencebcc-is-committed-to-education/</link>
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		<title>One WayRomans 3:27-31</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We oftentimes talk about the fact that Gods ways are not our ways. There is hardly a more glaring example of this than the Scripture that we will take a look at this morning. Lets read our Scripture from Romans 3:27-31 and then we will see what we can learn.

27 Where, then, is boasting? It [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/30/853/</link>
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		<title>Princess of the Powder</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Hi Everyone,
Our Middle School girls were something else on the slopes while we were skiing in Colorado during Spring Break. Here is a picture of some of the girls posing for the camera. Don&#8217;t be surprised if you hear their names on the next broadcast of the &#8220;Winter X Games.&#8221;
In His Steps,
Mike
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/25/power-princess/</link>
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		<title>It&#8217;s True!Luke 24:13-35</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes the truth can be an elusive item to get a grip on. Sometimes we have to hunt, prod, and search before the truth is ever found. The fact of the matter is that the truth will come to light! Covert cover-ups can seek to silence the truth, but the truth will be heard. Antagonistic [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/23/its-trueluke-2413-35/</link>
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		<title>Easter Egg Hunt</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Wow! I&#8217;ve never seen so many wide-eyes, brilliant smiles, and happy children in all my life!  This morning our Children&#8217;s Minister, Dana Stevenson, and her wonderful crew of workers put together the best Easter Egg Hunt in the history of the world!  Thanks you guys!!  All of the kids left the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/22/easter-egg-hunt/</link>
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		<title>He Is Risen!Join Us For Easter Services</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Easter is just a little more than a day away and we have made plans for you to join us this Easter Sunday!  We will have two opportunities for you to join us as we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior. Our Sunday morning celebrations will take place at 8:30 and 10:40 am [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/21/he-is-risenjoin-us-for-easter-services/</link>
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		<title>Pic of the DayWho Are Those Masked Men?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Friends,
During the next few days we will be sharing some of the wonderful pictures we took while we were at Sunlight Mountain in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Let&#8217;s see if you can guess who these famous members of the BCC Youth Group are who had to ski incognito throughout the week to keep their adoring [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/21/pic-of-the-daywho-are-those-masked-men/</link>
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		<title>We&#8217;re Back From The Mountain!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
After three incredible days of skiing we pulled into Britton Christian Church about 10 am this morning with every person we left with&#8230;and in one piece!  That&#8217;s the goal! Each of the 38 people who made the trip this year have come home with a truckload of memories. If you don&#8217;t believe me [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/20/were-back-from-the-mountain-2/</link>
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		<title>Legend Carter Bridwell</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Join me in welcoming the newest addition to the Bridwell family. Legend weighed in at 7lbs-2 oz. and measured 19 inches long. 
I was at the hospital last night and Cody &#38; Piper were full of joy, as they looked at the precious gift God has blessed them with. I ask that you will continue [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/19/legend-carter-bridwell/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Wisdom in Shoe Leather &#8211; Righteousness in the Book of Proverbs&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Bruce Waltke
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/16/wisdom-in-shoe-leather-righteousness-in-the-book-of-proverbs/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Jesus&#8217; Triumphal Entry&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dr. David Darnell
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/16/jesus-triumphal-entry/</link>
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		<title>We&#8217;re On The Mountain!BCC Hits The Slopes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
We&#8217;ve been planning and praying for this day since we left Colorado last Spring and now we are back in these incredibly beautiful mountains. Tomorrow morning we will hit the slopes for the first time and all of the kids and sponsors are beside themselves anticipating a day full of snow, fun, incredible fellowship, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/16/were-on-the-mountainbcc-hits-the-slopes/</link>
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		<title>What A Sunday!Dr. Bruce Waltke and Dr. David Darnell</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I&#8217;ve been telling everyone I know for the past few weeks about Dr. Bruce Waltke&#8217;s soon coming visit to Britton Christian Church. I hope you have told everyone you know so that they will be with us for our 8:30 am service this coming Sunday, March 16.

What I haven&#8217;t told you is that Dr. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/12/what-a-sundaydr-bruce-waltke-and-dr-david-darnell/</link>
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		<title>Dr. Bruce WaltkeSunday, March 16, 8:30 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
We have a great opportunity coming our way on Sunday, March 16. One of the most humble and inspiring Bible teachers in America will be teaching God&#8217;s Word at Britton Christian Church in our 8:30 am service. This opportunity is being made available to us by our wonderful friends at The Whitefield Society here [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/12/dr-bruce-waltkesunday-march-16-830-am/</link>
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		<title>Mission SundayMarch</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everybody,
Sunday was Mission/Fun Sunday and it was so awesome to see so many of you coming out to serve the Lord by serving His people! You are the best! Here&#8217;s some pics from the day.




On the second Sunday of each month our Middle School and High School kids devote their Sunday morning to serving [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/10/mission-sundaymarch/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;But Then&#8230;&#8221;Romans 3:21-26</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is the seventeenth week of our study of Romans. We have followed Paul as he has made his way through the sea of humanity and gathered everyone before the bench of the Judge of all creation. Paul has shown how Gentile and Jew, the immoral and moral, the pagan and the religiousall people are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/09/but-thenromans-321-26/</link>
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		<title>Time Flies!Move Your Clock Saturday Night</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Just a quick reminder that Saturday night time will fly and we will lose one hour from the time you go to bed to the time you get up. So move your clock forward one hour before you go to bed so that you won&#8217;t miss Bible study and worship. Have a great weekend.
In [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/07/time-fliesmove-your-clock-saturday-night/</link>
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		<title>Who&#8217;s Got Your Ear?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Friends,
We live in a society where there is constant noise. Messages are being communicated, displayed, and screamed at us each and every day from every corner of society. &#8220;Do this.&#8221; &#8220;Buy that.&#8221; &#8220;Get this.&#8221; &#8220;Believe that.&#8221; &#8220;Look like this.&#8221; &#8220;Strive for that.&#8221;How do you know which voices to listen to and which ones to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/04/whos-got-your-ear/</link>
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		<title>SilenceRomans 3:9-20</title>
		<description><![CDATA[People from all over the world boarded the huge, beautiful ocean liner on April 10, 1912. The world had never seen such a ship. So much thought had been put into its design and construction. Every detail was given to making sure that the safety and comfort provided for the passengers would be unparalleled. The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/03/02/silenceromans-39-20/</link>
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		<title>You Can Get Your Own!BCC Spring Break T-Shirts On Sale</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
It is hard to believe that in just over two weeks our Middle School and High School kids will load up the bus, along with their sponsors, and head to Sunlight Mountain in beautiful Glenwood Springs, Colorado for three amazing days of skiing, snowboarding, laughing, falling, studying, praying, and having the best time ever!! [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/02/28/you-can-get-your-ownbcc-spring-break-t-shirts-on-sale/</link>
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		<title>Welcome BCC&#8217;s Newest Members!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Sunday was such an awesome day in so many ways! I just love Sundays!  I love getting together and singing until my lungs feel like they are going to explode. (Connie says that doesn&#8217;t take much)  I love going to Sunday morning Bible study and digging together to learn new things about [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/02/24/welcome-bccs-newest-members/</link>
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		<title>Always FaithfulRomans 3:1-8</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We began our study of Romans 3 last week. As a result of what Paul had said in his letter in Romans 2:25-29, basically, that the Jew and the Greek were equal before God, questions were raised in the minds of Pauls Jewish listeners. The Jews held that they were different than the rest of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/02/24/always-faithfulromans-31-8/</link>
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		<title>Delaney Grace O&#8217;Brien</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
For 9 months we&#8217;ve been praying with Joe and Rachelle O&#8217;Brien about the wonderful gift the Lord has been knitting together in Rachelle&#8217;s womb. I just left the hospital a short while ago and let me tell you, &#8220;God does good work!&#8221;  What a blessing it is to welcome little Delaney Grace O&#8217;Brien [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/02/18/delaney-grace-obrien/</link>
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		<title>Dr. Bruce Waltke is Coming to BCC!Sunday, March 16, 8:30 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Last year we had the incredible opportunity to hear Dr. Bruce Waltke teaching in morning worship at BCC. For those of you who have never heard of Dr. Waltke, he was one of the lead translators of the  New International Version of the Bible. Dr. Waltke is a Hebrew scholar who has taught [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/02/18/dr-bruce-waltke-is-coming-to-bccsunday-march-16-830-am/</link>
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		<title>The Responsibility of the AdvantagedRomans 3:1-2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The truth can be a very unsettling thing. We humans are some really strange creatures. We mull things over in our head, we manipulate things in our hearts, we dream up ideas that we value, and then we give them the stamp of approval. They become The truth.  We do this in most every [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/02/17/the-responsibility-of-the-advantagedromans-31-2/</link>
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		<title>Responsibility?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I&#8217;ve been studying Romans 3:1-2 this week and it has really made a deep impact on my heart. Paul says that the Jews are advantaged over all others because they have been entrusted with the &#8220;oracles of God.&#8221;  My thoughts have moved from the advantage of the Jews to the advantage that you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/02/14/responsibility/</link>
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		<title>Are You The Real Deal?Romans 2:17-29</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Do as I say, not as I do.  Have you ever heard that phrase before? In our study of Romans we have listened in as Paul has made it very clear to us that we know the difference between right and wrong.  When our children are born we begin to teach them the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/02/10/764/</link>
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		<title>Jackson signs with UCO!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone!!!
  I wanted you to know that BCC&#8217;s very own Matt Jackson has signed a national letter of intent to     play football at The University of Central Oklahoma. Matt is an active member of the High School youth group and continues to be a leader among his peers. I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/02/07/jackson-signs-with-uco/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;A Stranger in a Barren Land&#8221;</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/02/03/a-stranger-in-a-barren-land/</link>
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		<title>Thanks a Million!Luncheon and Auction&#8211;HUGE Success!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Today was the day that our young people had been looking forward to for a looooong time. We want to thank everyone who came out to our Spaghetti Luncheon and Auction today following church. Because you are the greatest, most supportive folks in the whole world we were able to raise a little over [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/01/27/thanks-a-millionluncheon-and-auction-huge-success/</link>
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		<title>You May Have The Gospel,But Does The Gospel Have You?Romans 2:12-16</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ive been doing a lot of thinking and praying this past week. As I study Gods Word it leads me to think and pray about what I am learning in the context of what I am living. Does that make sense to you? It does us little good if we read and meditate on Gods [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/01/27/you-may-have-the-gospel-but-does-the-gospel-have-youromans-212-16/</link>
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		<title>Herman Says, &#8220;You Got To Be Kiddin&#8217; Me?&#8221;BIG &#8220;Big 12 Champs&#8221; PictureIt&#8217;s Going In The Auction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Sunday&#8217;s auction is heating up! I thought I would show you another item that you can buy on Sunday at our Spaghetti Luncheon and Auction.  Along with the sports items we will have lots of homemade pies and cakes for you to bid on. Remember, all of the money raised will go towards [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/01/24/herman-says-you-got-to-be-kiddin-mebig-big-12-champs-pictureits-going-in-the-auction/</link>
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		<title>What&#8217;s At The Auction?Sunday, January 27, Noon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Our high school and middle school kids are so excited about their upcoming ski trip to Colorado during Spring Break. This Sunday the will sponsor a Spaghetti Luncheon and Auction immediately following our 10:40 am worship service. You may be wondering, &#8220;What&#8217;s up for auction?&#8221; Well, have I got news for you! We will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/01/23/whats-at-the-auctionsunday-january-27-noon/</link>
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		<title>Spaghetti Luncheon and AuctionSunday, January 27</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
This Sunday we will have our Spaghetti Luncheon and Auction benefiting our high school and middle school youth who will be going on our Spring Break Ski Trip this March. The cost of the meal will be $5 per person or $20 per family. While you are dining on a scrumptious meal you will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/01/21/spaghetti-luncheon-and-auctionsunday-january-27/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;A Response Worth Repeating&#8221;</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/01/20/a-response-worth-repeating/</link>
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		<title>Which Path Will You ChooseRomans 2:5-11</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We like to think that anything is possible in life. We tell one another that whatever you want to do is possible as long as you are willing to work hard and stay at it. That is the predominant idea that we hear so much about when we are kids. The truth of the matter [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/01/13/which-path-will-you-chooseromans-25-11/</link>
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		<title>Bible Study MethodsWednesday, Jan. 9, 6 pmTeacher: Mike Hays</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Another great semester of Bible study is about to begin. On Wednesday, January 9, at 6 pm. the Bible Study Methods Class will begin meeting for the Winter/Spring semester. We will cover three Bible study methods this semester: The Devotional, Character Quality, and Book Background method. If you would like to learn how to study [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/01/08/bible-study-methodswednesday-jan-9-6-pmteacher-mike-hays/</link>
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		<title>Congratulations to Doug and Kim Brown!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I had an experience I will never forget on Friday of last week. Kim Smiley was having a &#8220;surprise&#8221; birthday party at County Line BBQ. All of her friends gathered at 7:30 pm to surprise her when she arrived with her fiancee, Doug Brown. Unbeknownest to everyone there, the surprise was really on them. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/01/06/congratulations-to-doug-and-kim-brown/</link>
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		<title>Defending The IndefensibleRomans 2:1-4</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is our ninth study of Pauls letter to the church in Rome. In the first chapter of Romans we learned that we are without excuse. Paul says that God has revealed His eternal power and divine nature to us through what He has made. We can see the magnitude, beauty, and intricate design of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/01/06/defending-the-indefensibleromans-21-4/</link>
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		<title>Sign-Up For New Bible StudiesSunday, January 6, 9:45 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This coming Sunday you will get a sneak peak at all of the new Bible studies we will offer for the Winter/Spring months. We have three new Sunday school classes that will begin on Sunday, January 13, at 9:45 am. We have many new Sunday evening and mid-week studies for you to choose from as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2008/01/03/sign-up-for-new-bible-studiessunday-january-6-945-am/</link>
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		<title>Welcome to BCC!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Friends,
It has been a wonderful year at BCC! I didn&#8217;t say an &#8220;easy&#8221; year, but a wonderful year! God has been so good to us hasn&#8217;t He? He has been so faithful through each of the trials and struggles that we have faced as a church, as families, and as individuals during the past [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/12/30/welcome-to-bcc-3/</link>
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		<title>Who Will Show Up For The New Year1 Kings 18:17-40</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As we prepare to begin a New Year I want us to sit down and consider a few things before we take our place at the starting line. I want us to look back over the ground weve covered in the past year and ask the Lord to show us where He wants to change [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/12/30/who-will-show-up-for-the-new-year/</link>
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		<title>The Gift of Christmas: Prince of PeaceIsaiah 9:1-7</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are here tonight to celebrate the Gift of Christmas. The One who was born as a Child, given as a Son, and is called theWonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace. For the past four weeks we have been studying Gods message of hope to a people and that were [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/12/24/the-gift-of-christmas-prince-of-peaceisaiah-91-7/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;That&#8217;s Good News: Go Tell It&#8221;</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/12/23/thats-good-news-go-tell-it/</link>
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		<title>Update for Sunday, December 23</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
For the third straight weekend we are having bad weather. Wow! What a December! The last two weeks we&#8217;ve dropped our 8:30 am worship service, but tomorrow morning, December 23 we will go back to having both morning worship services with Sunday morning Bible study squeezed in between at 9:45 am. 
I also want [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/12/22/update-for-sunday-december-23/</link>
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		<title>High School Christmas Party</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
It has been a great semester for our Middle School and High School Youth Groups!  We&#8217;ve played together, prayed together, laughed together, studied God&#8217;s Word together, and watched God work in some amazing ways!  We&#8217;ve talked about the judgement of God while sitting in Judge Roger Stuart&#8217;s courtroom. We&#8217;ve talked about purity [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/12/19/high-school-christmas-party/</link>
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		<title>Christmas Eve ServiceMonday, December 24, 6:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Christmas is quickly approaching and I wanted to encourage you to put our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Monday, December 24, at 6 pm on your calendar. Invite your friends and family members to join us as we get together to celebrate the gift of God&#8217;s Son. 
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/12/17/christmas-eve-servicemonday-december-24-600-pm/</link>
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		<title>Merry Christmas From The Choir</title>
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Dear Friends,
It was worth the wait! Our choir was supposed to present their Christmas Concert last Sunday, but it was put on &#8220;ice,&#8221; literally, for a week. Boy was it worth the wait! I want to thank all of those who had anything to do with the Christmas Concert that took place during morning worship [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/12/16/merry-christmas-from-the-choir/</link>
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		<title>Lighthouse Christmas Choir ConcertSunday, December 16, 10:30 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[More icy weather is expected today and Saturday morning, but we wanted to let you know that the Christmas Concert will take place this Sunday, December 15, at 10:30 am as planned. We will not have our 8:30 am worship service, but we will have our Sunday morning Bible classes at 9:45 am. I hope [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/12/14/lighthouse-christmas-choir-concertsunday-december-15-1030-am/</link>
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		<title>Welcome James and ClaShonna!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
It was a cold Sunday morning when I left my house to head to the church this morning. With sleet and rain falling throughout the morning it sure was good to have a nice, warm building to worship in, wasn&#8217;t it!  I&#8217;m so grateful for those of you who were able to make [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/12/09/welcome-james-and-clashonna/</link>
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		<title>Mary Did You Know?Luke 1:39-56</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have, on more than one occasion, been called a dreamer by folks in the church. I remember when I first came to Britton Christian Church more than seventeen years ago. We began praying about where the Lord was leading us as a church and what He wanted us to do. Some of the things [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/12/09/mary-did-you-knowluke-139-56/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Morning Update</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
The weather is sketchy so we&#8217;ve made the decision to move The Lighthouse Christmas Concert to next Sunday, December 16. Inclement weather always keeps some folks away and we want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to experience the choir concert. We will still only have one worship service tomorrow morning [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/12/08/sunday-morning-update/</link>
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		<title>Ice, Ice Baby?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning Everyone,
Our choir has been working so hard preparing for their Christmas Concert, which is supposed to take place this Sunday morning at 10:30 am.  I&#8217;ve been listening to the weather and it looks like Sunday could be, in the words of that great American theologian Vanilla Ice, &#8220;Ice, ice baby!&#8221; If you&#8217;ve [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/12/06/ice-ice-baby/</link>
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		<title>The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!Lighthouse Choir ConcertChristmas Eve Candlelight Service</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I love December! I love all that goes along with Christmas. We have some very special plans for the month of December at BCC. Let me highlight a couple of upcoming events.
Lighthouse Choir Christmas Concert
Every year our choir gives us the gift of music at Christmas. This coming Sunday, December 9, at 10:30 am we [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/12/04/the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-yearchoir-concertchristmas-eve-candlelight-service/</link>
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		<title>Welcome To The Family!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Friends,
What a wonderful Sunday morning!  I look forward to each and every Sunday, but some Sundays God just outdoes Himself. Today was one of those days. Our time of worship lifted my spirit as God&#8217;s presence was so evident as we lifted high His holy name. I hope that you are enjoying our [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/12/02/welcome-to-the-family-2/</link>
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		<title>You Know Better Than ThatRomans 1:28-32</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last week we took a look at an aspect of Gods wrath that most of us were totally unfamiliar with. As I mentioned last week, when we hear about Gods wrath we automatically think about images of an apocalyptic naturehailstones as large as trucks falling from the heavens, scorpions as big as horses, and the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/12/02/you-know-better-than-thatromans-128-32/</link>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas!!!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You do not want to miss our annual Hanging of the Greens Service. You have an opportunity to hear the word of God and the best children&#8217;s choir around. Please make plans to join us as we kick-off the Christmas season. 
After the children&#8217;s program we will retreat to the gym for the Tasting Bee. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/11/29/itd-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-christmas/</link>
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		<title>Welcome New Members!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Friends,
I am amazed each week to see new faces sharing with us in worship at BCC. Our church is not on the beaten path, but the Lord keeps sending people our way. It is always a blessing to see the Lord lead people to Britton Christian Church who want to be a part of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/11/25/welcome-new-members-3/</link>
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		<title>You Don&#8217;t Really WantWhat You Think You WantRomans 1:24-28</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are strange creatures. We think that we know everything when in fact we dont know much of anything. We think we know the right path when in reality we so easily mislead ourselves. We think that God is trying to rob us of life, of really living it up, when in reality we rob [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/11/25/you-dont-really-want-what-you-think-you-wantromans-124-28/</link>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Give Up, Give ThanksPhilippians 4:10-23</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thanksgiving is so many things to so many different people: it is the beginning of the holiday season; it is the beginning of a steady diet of large quantities of good food; it marks the time that kids can begin to make their Christmas wish list; it begins the count-down to that time of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/11/18/702/</link>
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		<title>Bowling. Bowling, Bowling!!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Middle School Youth showcased their skills on the lanes. It was a joy watching the kids show their enthusiasm and competitive spirit. We have a talented group of kids and parents you should be proud of them. I want to thank all of the adult sponsors who have been a blessing to our Middle [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/11/14/bowling-bowling-bowling/</link>
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		<title>Laser Tag Special Ops</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The second Sunday of each month is Mission/Fun Sunday for our Middle School and High School youth. The kids spent their morning serving those at the Indian Mission and the Alterra Nursing Center. The afternoon was filled with fun. Our high school youth went to Laser Expedition in Yukon on Sunday afternoon and it was [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/11/11/laser-tag-special-ops/</link>
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		<title>Are You Willing To Pay The Price?1 Corinthians 9:24-27</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For the last month, we as a church, have been praying about what God is calling us to do in the upcoming year. God has gifted each and every person who calls Britton Christian Church home.  He desires that we use the gifts that He has given us to bring glory and honor to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/11/11/are-you-willing-to-pay-the-price1-corinthians-924-27/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;The Ultimate&#8221; Movie Night</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Friday night is movie night at the Hays&#8217; house. The only problem with movie night is that sometimes it can be tough to find a decent movie for the whole family to watch. If you&#8217;ve been having problems finding something that&#8217;s not full of cuss words, sexual innuendo, or the whole cast being killed off [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/11/09/the-ultimate-movie-night/</link>
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		<title>Welcome Home John</title>
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Dear Friends,
On Sunday night we had the most amazing &#8220;home going&#8221; celebration you can imagine as we celebrated the life of our dear friend John Chandler. Sunday was full of tears, laughter, singing, Scripture, and bringing glory to God as we celebrated the life of His servant and our friend, John.
I sat and listened to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/11/05/welcome-home-john/</link>
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		<title>A Celebration of the Life of Jonathan Chandler</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/11/04/a-celebration-of-the-life-of-jonathan-chandler/</link>
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		<title>Friendships That Build and BlessPhilippians 1:1-11</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Friends.  The mention of the word stirs all kinds of emotions within our hearts and minds.  When we find our health failing and we become unable to take care of ourselves &#8212; a friend lightens our heavy burden.  When our birthday rolls around and we have people to help us celebrate that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/11/04/friendships-that-build-and-blessphilippians-11-11/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Friend Day&#8221;Sunday, November 4</title>
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Dear Friends,
We&#8217;ve been making plans for you and your friend&#8217;s arrival for many weeks now. We are so excited about meeting some new friends and welcoming all of those that you will bring to church with you this Sunday. Our men&#8217;s Promise Keeper&#8217;s group will cook the most awesome breakfast in town and it will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/11/02/friend-daysunday-november-4/</link>
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		<title>Fall Festival 2007</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
The 2007 Fall Festival was a huge hit! Thanks to all of you who worked so hard to put together such a wonderful evening for all of those in our community. We had lots of friends and visitors come to share in the fun and great fellowship that took place during the Fall Festival. There [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/11/01/fall-festival-2007/</link>
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		<title>A Name Like No OtherActs 4:12</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/10/28/a-name-like-no-otheracts-412/</link>
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		<title>In Memory of John Chandler</title>
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Dear Friends,
Throughout the years that I&#8217;ve been at BCC I have had the blessing of meeting and getting to know some very special people. A few short years ago I had the privilege of meeting John Chandler. He came to BCC from Corinth, Mississippi and he came for a specific reason: he was looking for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/10/25/in-memory-of-john-chandler/</link>
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		<title>Here Comes The Judge!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Hi Guys,
      The High School Road Trip continued on Sunday night as we visited Judge Roger Stuart&#8217;s courtroom. Thanks Judge Stuart for allowing us to come into your courtroom on a Sunday evening!
      Our Bible study was over Jesus&#8217; parable of &#8220;The Sheep and the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/10/22/here-comes-the-judge/</link>
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		<title>Empty Thoughts and Darkened HeartsRomans 1:21-23</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As we continue our study of Pauls letter to the church in Rome today we have to remember where we have been so far in our study. If you will remember, our last few studies have focused on our current situation, we are living life under the wrath of God. The wrath of God is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/10/21/empty-thoughts-and-darkened-heartsromans-121-23/</link>
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		<title>Middle School Mission Sunday</title>
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Hello everyone!!!!!
This past Sunday our middle school youth group visited Alterra Assisted Living Center. This was the first &#8220;Mission Sunday&#8221; for the group and it was truly amazing. The youth made arts and crafts with the residents of Alterra and then entertained them with a short dance. Six residents came out to be a part [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/10/18/middle-school-mission-sunday/</link>
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		<title>Women of FaithNovember 2-3</title>
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Ladies, you need a night out. You need a shot of inspiration. You need a flood of encouragement. You need to get together with other women from BCC, and across the city, to experience the 2007 Women of Faith Conference coming to the Ford Center on November 2-3. &#8220;The Amazing Freedom&#8221; conference promises to be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/10/18/women-of-faithnovember-2-3/</link>
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		<title>Our Kids are &#8220;HIS Kids&#8221;</title>
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Hi Everyone,
At Britton Christian Church we are committed to helping kids catch a vision for their future. Part of this effort includes helping kids understand that they can graduate from high school and even go on to college. HIS Kids is one piece of this important commitment of ours. Just this semester we began The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/10/17/our-kids-are-his-kids/</link>
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		<title>Start Your Engines!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Wow!
The high school group had an unbelievable time at Pole Position on Sunday afternoon. There sure was some smack being talked on the way to the track, but when it was all said and done and the dust settled the checkered flag went to Mike Curtis!  He is a driving machine! The word on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/10/14/start-your-engines/</link>
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		<title>No Excuses!Romans 1:18-21</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We actually began the study of this section of Scripture last week by taking a look at the wrath of God. If you will remember Gods anger, or His wrath, is not like our anger. Our anger is oftentimes impulsive and explosive. Gods wrath is purposeful. Gods wrath is an expression of His love. Gods [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/10/14/no-excusesromans-118-21/</link>
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		<title>Big Day @ BCC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
    I wanted to give you the heads-up about all that is coming your way tomorrow morning at BCC. It&#8217;s going to be a BIG day!
* Our High School youth will meet at the church at 9:30am to fix sack lunches and prepare all of the food for the men and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/10/13/big-day-bcc/</link>
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		<title>Mission/Fun SundayHigh School Ministry</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Guys,
Man, was last Sunday night&#8217;s trip to the Car Wash fun!  I&#8217;ve posted a few of the best shots from Sunday night. Thanks Jordan and Caitlin for being such great sports. We all loved your shampoo afros!
This Sunday be sure to be at the church gym at 9:30 am to make sandwiches and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/10/08/missionfun-sundayhigh-school-ministry/</link>
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		<title>God of Wrath? God of Love?Romans 1:18</title>
		<description><![CDATA[God is love. Yes He is. Those three little words, God is love, have come to mean something in our day that is far, far from the biblical understanding of Gods love. In our day Gods love has come to mean that God turns a blind eye to our sin, He pats us on the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/10/07/god-of-wrath-god-of-loveromans-118/</link>
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		<title>The Power of GodRomans 1:16-17</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When we began our study of Pauls letter to the church in Rome I told you that this letter has been used by God to transform countless lives and spark revivals across the globe. One of the revivals, or maybe I should say, reformations, that came about because of the letter to the Romans is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/09/30/the-power-of-godromans-116-17/</link>
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		<title>We Have An Obligation To FulfillRomans 1:8-15</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Paul had the heart of a missionary. He had a love for people that he did not know, he had a desire to go to places where he had never visited, and all of this was rooted in a deep sense of obligation that he felt towards all people.  When we think of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/09/23/we-have-an-obligation-to-fulfillromans-18-15/</link>
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		<title>The Good News of GodRomans 1:1-7</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week, in our study of Pauls letter to the church in Rome, we are going to take a look at Romans 1:1-7. These seven verses, in large part, summarize the entire message that Paul wanted to communicate to the brothers and sisters in Rome. It is the gospel of God, the good news of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/09/16/the-good-news-of-godromans-11-7/</link>
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		<title>BCC Mission Sunday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last Sunday morning the High School crew spent their morning serving the men and women at the Indian Mission in downtown Oklahoma City. It was our first &#8220;Mission Sunday&#8221; of the new school semester and everyone was so blessed to have the opportunity to serve. Several of us had never been a part of Mission [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/09/12/bcc-mission-sunday/</link>
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		<title>Paul&#8217;s Letter To The Church in Rome</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today we are beginning a study of Pauls letter to the church in Rome. There are 66 books in the Bible and yet I would say that more revivals of the soul can be traced to the book of Romans than to any other single book in Gods Word. Throughout history people like St. Augustine, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/09/09/pauls-letter-to-the-church-in-rome/</link>
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		<title>New Bible Studies At BCCClasses Begin Sunday, Sept.9</title>
		<description><![CDATA[New Classes Begin:
Sunday, September 9, 2007,
Monday, September 10, and
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Our purpose for the adult educational ministry at Britton Christian Church is to provide opportunities for men and women to grow in their understanding of Gods Word through meeting in small group settings. We believe that a growing understanding of Gods Word is the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/09/07/new-bible-studies-at-bccclasses-begin-sunday-sept9/</link>
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		<title>How Long&#8230;O Lord2 Corinthians 12: 7-10</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/09/02/how-longo-lord2-corinthians-12-7-10/</link>
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		<title>The Parable of the Participants and the SpectatorsMatthew 25:31-46</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Years ago, a Missouri congregation listened to a young preacher who had walked twenty miles to deliver the sermon. Tired and hungry, the young preacher failed miserably. The people were unresponsive; they didnt know he had walked the long weary miles to teach Gods Word. When the service was over no one offered him food [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/08/19/the-parable-of-the-participants-and-the-spectatorsmatthew-2531-46/</link>
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		<title>Christian Education FairSunday, August 26</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On Sunday, August 26, we will have a fellowship breakfast at 9:45 am in the church gym. The fellowship and great food will give you an opportunity to get to know some new friends at BCC, but the real focus of our time together will be to give you an opportunity to take a look [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/08/14/christian-education-fairsunday-august-26/</link>
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		<title>King&#8217;s Klinic Work NightTuesday, August 14, 5 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning Everyone,
        The King&#8217;s Klinic has been one of the greatest blessings for those with health care needs in our community. This past week the Klinic was blessed with an entire semi-truck load of much needed supplies. The supplies were all unloaded, but now they need to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/08/13/kings-klinic-work-nighttuesday-august-14-5-pm/</link>
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		<title>Why Won&#8217;t You Come?Matthew 22:1-14</title>
		<description><![CDATA[	This morning we are continuing our summer study of the Parables of Jesus. During the last two weeks we have studied a trilogy of parables from Luke 15the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. This week we will focus our study on the great wedding feast of Matthew 22:1-14, but this parable [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/08/12/why-wont-you-comematthew-221-14/</link>
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		<title>Ice Cream Social!!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Greetings family!!!!
I hope that you will join us for some good old fashion ice cream Sunday night at 6 P.M.  We will have several freezers of homemade icream for you to enjoy. If you have never made ice cream, feel free to bring your favorite cake, pie, or any other sweet treat. This is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/08/09/ice-cream-social-2/</link>
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		<title>The Prodigal SonLuke 15:11-32</title>
		<description><![CDATA[	Is there a more painful experience as a parent than to have a prodigal? I know that I have always heard that nothing is worse for a parent than to have to deal with the death of their child. Ive been with some of those parents and I cannot imagine a greater grief. I also [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/08/05/the-prodigal-sonluke-1511-32/</link>
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		<title>Rejoice!Luke 15:1-10</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are going to begin a study this week that will actually take us through the next two weeks. This morning I want us think about rejoicing, celebrating, and what it is that gets our juices flowing and our heart racing. I also want us to think about what causes God to rejoice. 
The word, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/07/29/rejoiceluke-151-10/</link>
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		<title>The Good SamaritanLuke 10:25-37</title>
		<description><![CDATA[	I was leaving a meeting at the Petroleum Club in downtown Oklahoma City one day when a man, dressed in a navy business suit with a perfectly tied Windsor knot holding his red and navy stripped tie in place came up to me and introduced himself. I learned that we have a mutual friend. He [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/07/22/the-good-samaritanluke-1025-37/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Let Me Tell You A Story&#8221;New Study Begins This Sunday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am so excited about the brand new study that we will begin this Sunday, July 22, in both services! We finally finished our study of the book of Revelation and now we are on to another exciting portion of God&#8217;s Word&#8211;The Parables of Jesus. This Sunday we will take a look at &#8220;The Good [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/07/20/let-me-tell-you-a-storynew-study-begins-this-sunday/</link>
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		<title>We Made a Splash at VBS!!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
This year, BCC was blessed to have over 70 children and 70 amazing volunteers at Vacation Bible School!  Our theme was &#8220;Take the Plunge- Make a SPLASH for Jesus!&#8221;  Kids learned that Jesus challenges us to &#8220;Plunge&#8221; into Obedience, Worship, Courage, Faith and Service!  Throughout the week, children experienced Bible study, crafts, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/07/16/we-made-a-splash-at-vbs/</link>
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		<title>God&#8217;s Interruptions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It was a Saturday morning. I had lots to do, but I had to get a haircut. You know how long and unruly my hair can get. Ha! Anyway, I went to the usual place, Great Clips, but they werent open yet. I saw an Open sign at another establishment on the way so I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/07/16/gods-interruptions/</link>
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		<title>1 Service SundayJuly 15</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A quick reminder for those of you who check the blog to keep up with what&#8217;s happening at BCC. We will only have one service tomorrow morning, July 15, at 10:40 am. We&#8217;ve had an awesome week of Vacation Bible School and our kids are going to bless us by leading us in worship in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/07/14/1-service-sundayjuly-15/</link>
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		<title>I&#8217;m Not AshamedRomans 1:16</title>
		<description><![CDATA[          I have a declaration to make this morning. A statement that I just can&#8217;t keep to myself. I have been pondering the possible repercussions my announcement could bring about. I have been considering the potential consequences of my disclosure. I&#8217;ve weighed the benefits of keeping [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/07/08/im-not-ashamedromans-116/</link>
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		<title>Come Lord Jesus Come!Revelation 22:6-21</title>
		<description><![CDATA[	We have come to the end of our study of the book of Revelation. We began this study back in September of 2005. It has been a long study, but I have to tell you that I have never been more encouraged or challenged in any study I have ever done. Let me explain to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/07/01/come-lord-jesus-comerevelation-226-21/</link>
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		<title>Revelation Study Ends This Sunday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Back in September of 2005 we began a journey through the book of Revelation. It has been the most challenging and encouraging study that I&#8217;ve ever done and the Lord has greatly used the time I&#8217;ve gotten to spend studying His Word to stretch and bless my heart. This Sunday will be our last [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/06/29/revelation-study-ends-this-sunday/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;A Witness that Testifies&#8221;Matthew 5:13-18</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/06/24/a-witness-that-testifiesmatthew-513-18/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;A Stubborn Faith&#8221;Daniel 1:8-16</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/06/17/a-stubborn-faithdaniel-18-16/</link>
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		<title>The City of GodRevelation 21:9-22:5</title>
		<description><![CDATA[	What we are about to read you are not going to believe. What we are about to read is a description of the City of God, the glory of God, prepared for those who will spend eternity with the Father. I say, You wont believe it, but Im not suggesting that you will deny the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/06/10/the-city-of-godrevelation-219-225/</link>
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		<title>The &#8220;Wings like Eagles Award&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Isaiah 40:30 &#8220;Even youth grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on WINGS LIKE EAGLES; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.&#8221;
 Living in the shoes of our teenagers now days [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/06/04/the-wings-like-eagles-award/</link>
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		<title>2007 Graduates of BCC</title>
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What an awesome time we had yesterday morning honoring our Graduates of 2007. It has been fun watching these young folks grow up. There were 6 student who graduated from College that were in our youth ministry when my wife and I first came to Oklahoma City. How awesome it is to have been able [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/06/04/2007-graduates-of-bcc/</link>
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		<title>Summer Bible StudiesBeginning This Week</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The summer is here and our new summer Bible studies are beginning this week. I hope that you have signed-up for one of the new studies that we are offering this summer. Our first summer study begins today, Monday, at 1 pm and will meet each Monday at 1 pm throughout the summer semester. We [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/06/04/summer-bible-studiesbeginning-this-week/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;For Best Results&#8230;Follow the Instructions&#8221;Numbers 20:1-13</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/06/03/for-best-resultsfollow-the-instructionsnumbers-201-13/</link>
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		<title>Recognize the Time of Your VisitationLuke 19:29-45</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Luke 19:37-44
I want to take you on a journey with me to Israel. I have to admit the history was fascinating, I could not imagine I was in some of the places Jesus walked, performed miracles, taught with authority, wept over Jerusalem, the place where he was arrested, imprisoned for the night, beaten, crucified, buried, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/05/27/recognize-the-time-of-your-visitation/</link>
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		<title>Ray Arechiga To Speak Sunday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ray and Herman are just back from their trip to Israel. It was a life-changing trip for both of the guys and for the next two Sundays they will be sharing with us in morning worship about the trip. I hope you will invite your friends to come and hear Ray speak this Sunday.
We are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/05/25/ray-arechiga-to-speak-sunday/</link>
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		<title>A Longing FulfilledRevelation 21:1-8</title>
		<description><![CDATA[	We have come to the 21st chapter of the Apocalypse. I want to call this study, A Longing Fulfilled. There is a longing in the human heart for something more, something better than what we are experiencing in this life. I see evidence of this everywhere I look today. We hear reports on the news [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/05/20/a-longing-fulfilledrevelation-211-8/</link>
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		<title>The Joys and Heartache of MotherhoodProverbs 23:25</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The task of raising children requires great vision, faith, and great perseverance on behalf of parents.  There is no other task in all the world which demands such great day-to-day concentration, discipline, and selflessness with so few instant rewards.  Moms, lets face it, no matter how much time you give to your children, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/05/13/the-joys-and-heartache-of-motherhoodproverbs-2325/</link>
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		<title>Note From Herman in Israel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello all mybrothers and sisters!- Shalom
I wanted to let everybody know that the days are going by quickly and I am awed more and more each day. We have spent the last two days here in Jerusalem and have had the opportunity to walk in some places I could only imagine. Even in my sanctified [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/05/09/note-from-herman-in-israel/</link>
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		<title>The Great White ThroneRevelation 20:11-15</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ How many of you have ever been in a courtroom and watched the proceedings of the court? As the Judge enters the courtroom the called is raised, All rise. The docket is read; roll call takes place as those present acknowledge their presence. Then each person on the docket approaches the bench one-by-one to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/05/06/the-great-white-thronerevelation-2011-15/</link>
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		<title>Stranger Safety Day at BCC this Sunday!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Free Fingerprinting, Photoand ID Booklet for all children ages 2-12!
During the 10:45 am service, all children are invited to join us upstairs for Safety Day! Officer Kim Luther will talk to our children about safety! Kids will watch a fun and helpful Stranger Danger video! Kids will also receive coloring books, stickers, pencils and more!
Parents, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/05/03/stranger-safety-day-at-bcc-this-sunday/</link>
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		<title>Herman and Ray in Israel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning Everyone,
I wanted to ask you to keep our Associate Pastor, Herman Stevenson, and our Youth Pastor, Ray Arechiga, in your prayers as they land in Israel for 18 days of walking, studying, and praying where Jesus ministered so long ago. I was so blessed to be able to make this trip last year [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/05/02/herman-and-ray-in-israel/</link>
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		<title>The Millennial KingdomRevelation 20:1-10</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have been studying the book of Revelation for many, many weeks now. From the very beginning I have told you that there are different schools of thought as to how we should understand Revelation. That should not rattle any of us as long as we realize that this is apocalyptic material. The nature of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/04/29/the-millennial-kingdomrevelation-201-10/</link>
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		<title>The National Day of PrayerThursday, May 3</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,
I want to let you know that next Thursday is the National Day of Prayer. Christians all over America will be praying for a wide variety of needs as well as praising God for His provision of grace and mercy. We will participate as a church as we hold a 12 hour prayer vigil [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/04/27/sign-up-to-participate-in-the-national-day-of-prayerthursday-may-3/</link>
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		<title>The Triumphal ProcessionRevelation 19:11-21</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When Jesus comesHeaven stands open.
When Jesus comesHe rides a white horse.
When Jesus comesHis name is called Faithful and True.
When Jesus comesHe judges with justice.
When Jesus comesHe makes war against evil, against the Beast, the kings of the
earth, and the false prophet.
When Jesus comesHis eyes are like blazing fire.
When Jesus comesHe wears many crowns upon His [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/04/22/the-triumphal-processionrevelation-1911-21/</link>
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		<title>Sign-Up For The Bricktown BlazeSunday, April 22</title>
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This coming Sunday there will be a table set up for those who want to sign-up for the Bricktown Blaze to be held on May 19, at 5:30 pm in Bricktown. This is a favorite event for us because it benefits Limbs For Life the organization that helps amputees get much needed limbs. Our church [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/04/17/sign-up-for-the-bricktown-blazesunday-april-22/</link>
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		<title>The Gift of CancerConnie Hays</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Since I have been a child, cancer has been a part of my life. When I was eleven-years-old my Father and his younger brother were both diagnosed with brain cancer just a couple a months apart. And only a few months later, their father was diagnosed with both lung and colon cancer. Needless to say [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/04/12/the-gift-of-cancer/</link>
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		<title>According To The Scriptures1 Corinthians 15:1-11</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ He is risen! Up from the grave He arose! With a mighty triumph oer His foes! This is our hope. This is our assurance that life has meaning, that death has lost its hold, and that our future is secure. Nothing else. Absolutely nothing else can give definition to your life or mine. Absolutely [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/04/08/according-to-the-scriptures1-corinthians-151-11/</link>
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		<title>What&#8217;s So Good About Friday?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today is the day the followers of Jesus call &#8220;Good Friday.&#8221; It is a good day for those of us who know that on Friday Jesus endured the painful, horrendously agonizing cross for us, to suffer in our place, to die for our sins. It&#8217;s a good day because we know that on Sunday He [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/04/06/whats-so-good-about-friday/</link>
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		<title>The Disappointing MessiahJohn 12:12-19</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Jacks parents always took him to church when he was a child. He frequented Sunday school and worship services each Sunday with his family. He had learned all of the famous stories of the heroes of the Bible. He had heard of the times that God had intervened in the lives of His committed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/04/01/the-disappointing-messiahjohn-1212-19/</link>
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		<title>I&#8217;m Praying For You</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning,
I am praying for you. I often send out emails asking you to pray for folks in our church who are going through difficult times, but today I&#8217;m writing to let you know that I am praying for you. I&#8217;m not praying for you to have strength as you endure difficult times, but I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/03/30/im-praying-for-you/</link>
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		<title>Have You Seen The Ski Trip Pics?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve heard about it, but have you seen evidence ofthe stories you&#8217;ve heard this past week from those who returned from the Spring Break Ski Trip to Durango? Well, now you can see what all of the buzz has been about. If you will click on the heading &#8220;Views From The Pews&#8221; in the right [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/03/29/have-you-seen-the-ski-trip-pics/</link>
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		<title>Through The Eyes of FaithJoshua 1:1-9</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This past week I had the time of my life with the kids of Britton Christian Church and their sponsors. A trip like we took takes a lot of planning and work and Ray Arechiga did an outstanding job! Way to go Ray! The adults who went along with us went above and beyond [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/03/25/through-the-eyes-of-faithjoshua-11-9/</link>
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		<title>We&#8217;re Home!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On behalf of all of those who made the trip to Colorado we want to thank you for your prayers and support. We had such an awesome time and we know that it would not have been possible without all of you at BCC who helped us raise the money, gather ski clothes, and pray [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/03/22/were-home/</link>
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		<title>Family Fun Night this Friday!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Children&#8217;s Ministry invites you to our monthly fellowshipactivity for BCC family &#38; friends. This month we have GAME NIGHT!!!
Come to BCC&#8217;s gymnasium from 6-8pm this Friday, March 23rd. We will have ping pong, pool, basketball, board games, air hockey, jump ropes, hula hoops, scooters and more! Snacks will be provided, but you are encouraged [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/03/21/family-fun-night-this-friday/</link>
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		<title>Run The RedBud ClassicSunday, April 15, 2 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Spring is in the air and for those of you who are runners it is time to get outside and take in some of the wonderful spring air! We have a great opportunity coming our way on Sunday, April 15 as the25th Annual RedBud Classic will take place just down the street from the church [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/03/18/run-the-redbud-classicsunday-april-15-2-pm/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;How Deep is Your Love?&#8221;</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/03/18/how-deep-is-your-love/</link>
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		<title>Spring Break On The SlopesPray For Our Kids</title>
		<description><![CDATA[At 2 am Sunday morning, while you are tucked in your bed and sawing logs, a group of 50 kids and their sponsors from BCC will load the bus and head to Durango Mountain Resort for three days of skiing! This is the seventh year that we&#8217;ve taken kids from our church to the mountains [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/03/17/spring-break-on-the-slopespray-for-our-kids/</link>
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		<title>Update On Connie HaysWe Give Thanks!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
It has been two weeks since Connie had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. We got word a few days after she got home from the hospital that her pathology showed that her lymph nodes were clear, but we didn&#8217;t know if she would have to have any further treatment like chemo or radiation. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/03/14/update-on-connie-hayswe-give-thanks/</link>
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		<title>Dr. Bruce Waltke at BCCSunday, March 25, 8:30 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have been given a wonderful opportunity to hear one of the greatest Bible teachers in America and we don&#8217;t have to travel anywhere to hear him. Dr. Bruce Waltke will be teaching at Britton Christian Church on Sunday, March 25, at 8:30 am. Dr. Waltke has written several Bible commentaries, helped create the NIV [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/03/13/dr-bruce-waltke-at-bccsunday-march-25-830-am/</link>
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		<title>Youth Sunday</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/03/11/youth-sunday/</link>
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		<title>Thanks For Your Prayers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Friends,
It was so good to see everyone at church yesterday and to be able to give you an update on Connie&#8217;s health. For those of you who weren&#8217;t able to be with us on Sunday let me briefly share with you what I told our church yesterday. On Friday, February 16, I got home [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/03/05/thanks-for-your-prayers/</link>
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		<title>Who Do You Trust?Job 1:20-22</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/03/04/who-do-you-trustjob-120-22/</link>
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		<title>Welcome New Members</title>
		<description><![CDATA[God continues to bless BCC, and has sent several more new members our way. Make sure you meet these folks when you see them.

Mike Hays welcomes Brad, Sheila, and Garrett Gilmore. Brad was a member of Mike&#8217;s youth group in Duncan more than 23 years ago!

Liz Huff and Brian Geister welcome new members Suzy Turner, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/02/25/welcome-new-members-2/</link>
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		<title>You&#8217;re Invited!Revelation 19:6-10</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Everybody loves a wedding. Some weddings are very simple and some are extravagant, but everyone loves a wedding. Some weddings are held in ornately decorated cathedrals and some people exchange their vows on the beach or in a friends backyard. Weddings are as varied as wildflowers, but everyone loves a wedding. Every bride is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/02/25/youre-invitedrevelation-196-10/</link>
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		<title>From Sorrow to Songs of RejoicingRevelation 19:1-6</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We witness the pain and sorrow of our human existence each and every day of our lives. We read about car bombs exploding in Baghdad, and in other parts of the world, plunging families into the depths of despair. We hear stories of young lives being cut short because of disease, addictions, and tragic accidents [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/02/18/from-sorrow-to-songs-of-rejoicingrevelation-191-6/</link>
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		<title>Family Fun Night at Northpark Mall Cinema</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Come join us Tuesday, Feb. 20th at Northpark Mall for 50-cent Movie Night! Families and &#8220;Kids&#8221; of all ages are invited to come for a night of fun!
We will watch, &#8220;Flushed Away,&#8221; a Dreamworks Animation Film. The movie begins at 7:30pm, but we encourage you to come at 7:00pm to get your tickets because the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/02/14/family-fun-night-at-northpark-mall-cinema/</link>
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		<title>Welcome Our Newest Members!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We were so thrilled to welcome David, Charlotte, Matt, and Kaely Jackson along with Amanda Thompson. It is such a blessing to know that the Lord has led these folks to BCC to join us as we seek to serve Him by serving His people in our community. I hope that you will take the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/02/12/welcome-our-newest-members-2/</link>
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		<title>The Fall of BabylonRevelation 18</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Last week we spent our time taking a look at the seduction of Babylon. Babylon may be an ancient city, a distant city, but the lure and seduction of Babylon are closer than the person sitting next to us on the pew this morning. In Revelation 17 the churches of Asia Minor, and Gods [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/02/11/the-fall-of-babylon-revelation-18/</link>
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		<title>Night of Worship and Prayer- Sunday, February 11, 7:15 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There is a wonderful opportunity coming our way this Sunday, February 11. Immediately following our Bible studies we will offer a &#8220;Night of Worship and Prayer&#8221; in the parlor for those who want to join us for 45 minutes of singing and prayer. Hal Clifford will play guitar and lead us in our time together. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/02/05/night-of-worship-and-prayer-sunday-february-11-715-pm/</link>
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		<title>The Seduction of BabylonRevelation 17</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last week we spent our time studying the seven bowl judgments of Revelation 16. In Revelation 16:17, we read about the seventh and final angel of the judgments.
17 The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and out of the temple came a loud voice from the throne, saying, &#8220;It is done!&#8221; (Revelation [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/02/04/the-seduction-of-babylon-revelation-17/</link>
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		<title>Sunday&#8217;s Schedule: February 4, 2007</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday! I hope you have ordered your Super Bowl Subs so that they will be waiting on you right after church. The subs are $6 and all of the money will go to the youth Spring Break Ski Trip to Colorado. Also, we wanted to remind you that there will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/02/02/sundays-schedule-february-4-2007/</link>
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		<title>But They Refused To RepentRevelation 16</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Today, we come to the 16th chapter of Revelation. The seven Bowl judgments are the last of the three cycles of judgment presented in the Book of Revelation. The opening of the seven seals took place back at Revelation 6:1-17. The blowing of the seven trumpets took place in Revelation 8:2-11:19 with the seventh [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/01/28/but-they-refused-to-repent-revelation-16/</link>
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		<title>BCC Welcomes Shay, Tom, and Harriet!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We want to introduce you to BCC&#8217;s newest members. Tom and Harriet Weirich have been involved in BCC for quite some time now. They are a blessing to the life of our church and community. Shay Johnson has also been attending BCC for some time, but last Sunday Shay asked Jesus into her heart as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/01/28/bcc-welcomes-shay-tom-and-harriet/</link>
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		<title>The Song of Moses and of The LambRevelation 15</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ God is the Sovereign Lord of history. He is fully in control. He sees whats going on and He is working in the midst of our days to bring about His will and purpose for all of creation and history. History is truly His story. There are those like Domitian, the Roman Emperor in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/01/21/the-song-of-moses-and-of-the-lamb-revelation-15/</link>
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		<title>No 8:30 am Service on Sunday, January 21</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I wanted to let you know that we will not have the early service tomorrow morning. Everything else is on schedule. I just got back from driving around and the roads are fine. It is supposed to slip below freezing tonight, but not much below. Hope to see you tomorrow.
In His Steps, Mike
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/01/20/no-830-am-service-on-sunday-january-21/</link>
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		<title>Stay Tuned For News About Sunday&#8217;s Service</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With the big snowstorm that is coming our way there are many folks wondering if we will have worship on Sunday. We will, at least have one service at 10:40 am, just like last week. Come back tomorrow and we will let you know the straight scoop for Sunday schedule.
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/01/19/stay-tuned-for-news-about-sundays-service/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;This Is The Day&#8230;&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;This is the day that the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.&#8221; (Psalm 118:24 NIV)
The last several weeks have been full of funerals. I did three funerals in a six day span of time at one point in December. All of the old timers say that funerals come in three&#8217;s. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/01/18/this-is-the-day/</link>
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		<title>God Speaks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This morning I want to take the time to pursue a rabbit trail that I ran into this past week as I was studying Revelation 15. In studying Revelation we have learned that there are three cycles of judgmentthe seal judgments, the trumpet judgments, and the bowl judgments that we will be studying over [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/01/14/god-speaks/</link>
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		<title>One Service @10:40 am Sunday, January, 14</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I know many of you are wondering, &#8220;With all of the sleet and ice I&#8217;m wondering if we&#8217;re going to have church on Sunday?&#8221; Yes, for those who want to brave the ice then come on. We will have one service only, no early service, no Sunday school, but one service at 10:40 am.
In all [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/01/13/one-service-1040-am-sunday-january-14/</link>
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		<title>We Need A Piano Player</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I wanted to ask you to keep your eyes and ears open. We are in need of someone who can read music and play piano to come on Wednesday nights and play for choir practice. The person would also play only the hymns during the 10:50 am worship service on Sunday mornings. We have a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/01/08/we-need-a-piano-player/</link>
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		<title>The Word of GodPsalm 119</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Word of God has a history. Throughout history people have been greatly divided in their assessment of the value of the Word of God. Some have said that the Bible is divisive, destructive, and diabolical. There are others who have greatly revered the Word of God and held it in the highest esteem and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/01/07/the-word-of-god-psalm-119/</link>
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		<title>BCC Education Extravaganza &#8212;                       Sunday, January 7, 9:30 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The new year has come and our new Bible studies will soon be starting! This coming Sunday morning at 9:30 am, right between our two worship services, we will have our annual Education Extravaganza in the gym. Don&#8217;t worry about breakfast because our PK guys are preparing the most scrumptious breakfast you will find anywhere [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2007/01/03/bcc-education-extravaganza-sunday-january-7-930-am/</link>
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		<title>A New Beginning2 Corinthians 5:14-21</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear 2007,
 I have been waiting for you for such a long time. There is so much I want to say, but I dont really know where to start. I can remember going through this same routine with your sister 2006, but we didnt hit it off so well. For that reason I must admit [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/31/a-new-beginning-2-corinthians-514-21/</link>
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		<title>Thanks BCC!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This morning we celebrated Delmar Garrett&#8217;s &#8220;homegoing&#8221; and it was a celebration to remember. God used Delmar to touch the lives of many people, both in Britton Christian Church, and all across our community. As we celebrated Delmar&#8217;s life with tears streaming down our faces I was reminded of the difference Jesus makes in life, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/28/thanks-delmar/</link>
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		<title>All I Want For Christmas Is&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Christmas has come around once again. The trees are ornately adorned with tinsel and lights. The packages are neatly arranged under the tree to give the perfect aesthetic allure. Children are eagerly awaiting the moment when mom and dad give the signal to dig-in so that paper will fly, smiles will burst forth from [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/24/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-isaiah-96-7/</link>
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		<title>Testimony of the Wise MenMatthew 2:1-11</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/24/testimony-of-the-wise-menmatthew-21-11/</link>
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		<title>Sunday&#8217;s Schedule</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I&#8217;m so excited about worship this Sunday! I&#8217;ve heard some questions about if we will have our &#8220;normal&#8221; schedule this Sunday? The answer is &#8220;Yes&#8221; and &#8220;No.&#8221; How about that! Here is the schedule for Sunday:
8:30 am Morning Worship
9:45 am Sunday morning Bible Study
10:40 Morning Worship
7:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
I hope you will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/22/sundays-schedule/</link>
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		<title>An Opportunity To Pray</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As Christmas quickly approaches many are thinking about Santa&#8217;s arrival, family gatherings, food, and football. I am so grateful that even though we can enjoy all of these activities that surround Christmas, you and I know that there is sooo much more to Christmas than these periphery activities. In just a few days we will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/21/an-opportunity-to-pray/</link>
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		<title>Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ 7 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Christmas is soon approaching. Next Sunday night at 7 pm we will have our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Britton Christian Church. This is always one of our most popular services during the year as we get together to celebrate Jesus&#8217; birth. I hope you will invite your friends to join us on Sunday, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/18/christmas-eve-candlelight-service-7-pm/</link>
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		<title>Start The New Year Off Right&#8211;Get Into God&#8217;s Word</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m so excited about our new Bible studies starting in January. Here is a list of the classes and when they will be held. All Bible studies will begin on Wednesday, January 10, at 6 pm. The Sunday Bible studies will begin the following Sunday.
Wednesday Classes
Women&#8217;s Bible Study Teacher: Deana Basey
This is one of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/18/new-winter-bible-studies/</link>
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		<title>Lighthouse Choir Christmas CD Available Sunday, December 24</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The BCC Lighthouse Christmas Concert was recorded in our sanctuary on Sunday, December 10 during morning worship and has been mastered and copied so that we can make it available to you this coming Sunday, December 24. There will be no charge for the CD, but we do request that you make a donation, if [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/17/lighthouse-choir-christmas-cd-available-sunday-december-24/</link>
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		<title>Christmas SecretsMatthew 1:1-16</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Christmas season is upon us. Christmas is an interesting time of the year here in the United States. Mention the word, Christmas and automatically it stirs images of nativity scenes, beautifully decorated homes with lights and tinsel, and Santa with precious little children on his lap reciting their wish lists for Christmas morning. Christmas, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/17/christmas-secrets-matthew-11-16/</link>
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		<title>A Very Merry Christmas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last night our Middle School youth were so blessed to stop by and visit some pillars of BCC.The kids took cookies and prayed with the ladies. It was a blessing to be able to see the joy in our friends faces as they opened the door and saw the kidsstanding there saying &#8220;Merry Christmas&#8221;.The ladies [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/13/a-very-merry-christmas/</link>
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		<title>Ski Trip Workday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Attention all 2007 Ski Trip folks,
We are having a fundraiser workday scheduled for this coming Saturday. We will be meeting at the church at 8:00am and working till 5:00pm. If you are planning on attending the ski trip with us, this is a must attend workday.You will need to wear work cloths and bring a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/13/ski-trip-workday/</link>
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		<title>Sign-Up For New Bible Studies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This coming Sunday morning we will begin signing-up for the new Winter Bible Studies at Britton Christian Church. I hope you will take the time to look at all of the classes we will be offering beginning on January 10. If you have never been a part of a small group Bible study then I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/12/sign-up-for-new-bible-studies/</link>
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		<title>BCC Youth Work Day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, December 16, from 8-5 pm our youth will sponsor a &#8220;Work Day&#8221; to raise money for their Spring Ski Trip. If you have any work that needs to be done around your house then please call Ray Archiga (848-2046) at the church office and he will get you on our schedule. We will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/10/bcc-youth-work-day/</link>
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		<title>Lighthouse Choir Christmas CD Coming Soon!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This morning The Lighthouse Choir presented their annual Christmas concert. I hope you were able to be present for the concert as it was so awesome. If you happened to miss the concert don&#8217;t worry because it was recorded. The concert is beingmastered to make available for everyone in just a couple of weeks. We [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/10/lighthouse-choir-christmas-cd-coming-soon/</link>
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		<title>New Bible Study To Begin Sunday Morning at 9:45 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
The Lighthouse Sunday School Class will begin a new Sunday morning study this Sunday, December 10, at 9:45 am. Now is the perfect opportunity for you, if you have never been part of a Sunday morning Bible study.I sure hope you will make plans to be with us.We will pass out student study books [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/08/new-bible-study-to-begin-sunday-morning-at-945-am/</link>
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		<title>Lighthouse Christmas Choir Concert Sunday @ 10:30 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Our choir has been rehearsing for several weeks now preparing forSunday&#8217;s concert. I wanted to write and let you know that we will only have one worship service on Sunday, December 10 and it will be at 10:30 am. You will want to arrive early to get a seat as the choir&#8217;s concert is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/07/lighthouse-christmas-choir-concert-next-sunday-1030-am/</link>
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		<title>Children&#8217;s Ministry Volunteers Needed</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tis the season! We are in need of teachers and helpers for the children! If you have a desire to help, please look below for opportunities to serve the KIDZ of BCC! We would love to have you join the team!
Crosstrainers (Wednesday Evenings from 6:00 pm  7:30 pm)
 1st/2nd Grade Teacher Needed
 3rd /4th/5th [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/04/childrens-ministry-volunteers-needed/</link>
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		<title>Here Comes The Judge!Revelation 14:13-20</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ I had an interesting conversation this week with a friend of mine. I went to a meeting to talk about something altogether different than the topic I was presented with when I arrived at the meeting. My friend told me how beautiful the teachings of Jesus are and how much they loved His teachings, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/03/here-comes-the-judge-revelation-1413-20/</link>
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		<title>Children and Youth Christmas Program Rescheduled</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We wanted to let you know that the Children and Youth Christmas Program scheduled for Sunday, December 3 has been rescheduled until Sunday, December 10. We hope you will make plans to be with us on Sunday, December 10 as we have an opportunity to share with the Lighthouse Choir&#8217;s Christmas Program on Sunday morning [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/12/01/children-and-youth-christmas-program-rescheduled/</link>
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		<title>The Snow of God&#8217;s Grace</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been such an incredible day! Thursdays are my day to stay home and write the sermon for Sunday. I&#8217;ve been studying &#8220;God&#8217;s judgment&#8221; in Revelation 14:13-20 all week long. Revelation 14:13-20 is not one of the &#8220;feel good&#8221; passages of God&#8217;s Word, but it is God&#8217;s Word. I&#8217;ve learnd so much about God&#8217;s judgment [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/11/30/the-snow-of-gods-grace/</link>
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		<title>Holiday Bake Sale Benefitting the Children&#8217;s Ministry</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Childrens Ministry would love to sell your Holiday Goodies this Sunday, December 3rd! All Proceeds for this bake sale will benefit BCCs Childrens Ministry.
If you are willing to bake something for this fundraiser, please let us know by emailing us or by calling the church office. Please bring your baked goods on this coming [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/11/27/holiday-bake-sale-benefitting-the-childrens-ministry/</link>
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		<title>Sunday&#8217;s Gonna Be A BIG Day!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I hope your week has started off with heaps of hope and an assurance that God is going to lead you through the week by His Sovereign hand. I want to urge you to mark your calendar for this coming Sunday, December 3. We are going to have a huge day that you will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/11/27/sundays-gonna-be-a-big-day/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;There&#8217;s No PLace Like Home&#8221;Luke 15:11-32</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/11/26/theres-no-place-like-homeluke-1511-32/</link>
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		<title>In All Circumstances&#8230;1 Thessalonians 5:16-18</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Thanksgiving is just a few days away and yet for many among us today giving thanks seems like a distant prospect. There are so many folks among us who are in the midst of trials and heartache. Some of you have lost loved ones during the past year, others have lost marriages during the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/11/19/in-all-circumstances-1-thessalonians-516-18-2/</link>
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		<title>The War Continues!Ephesians 6:10-18</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am a soldier, a prayer warrior, in the army of my God.
The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer.
The Holy Bible is my code of conduct.
Faith, Prayer, and the Word are my weapons of warfare.
I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, tried by adversity, and
tested by fire.
I am enlisted in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/11/12/the-war-continues-ephesians-610-18/</link>
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		<title>Welcome new members</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We want to welcome Heather Meldrum, Reggie, Ryland, and Reagan Widener to Britton Christian Church! We are so glad the Lord has led you to get involved in the work going on the community and church.

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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/11/05/welcome-new-members/</link>
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		<title>Forever and EverRevelation 14:6-12</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ How long is eternity? Someone once tried to describe forever in this way. Once every one thousand years a sparrow flies into the desert and lands on a solid block of granite one mile wide, one mile long, and one mile tall. The sparrow sits for one minute and sharpens his beak on the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/11/05/forever-and-ever-revelation-146-12/</link>
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		<title>Family Fun Day at the Bowling Alley!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All BCC families and friends are invited to join us this Saturday, November 4th at Heritage Lanes for an afternoon of BOWLING!!!!!!
We will meet at Heritage Lanes (Penn and 122nd) at 12:00 pm and we have 6 lanes reserved. The shoe rental is $1.00 and the games are $2.99.
Come out for some fun and fellowship! [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/11/01/family-fun-day-at-the-bowling-alley/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;BCC Special Events&#8221; Fall Festival and Friend Day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to everyone for making the Fall Festival such a huge success! Pictures from the events are posted here in the Views From the Pews Secion.



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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/10/31/bcc-special-events-fall-festival-and-friend-day/</link>
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		<title>What A Weekend!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning Everyone,
Words can&#8217;t express the joy, excitement, and gratitude I feel at this moment as I look back over a weekend full of blessings! The Fall Festival was beyond fun and Friend Day was more than I ever dreamed it would be. Those who came to share in these events have no idea how [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/10/30/what-a-weekend/</link>
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		<title>What To Look For In A Friend3 John</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What a blessing it is to welcome all of you to Friend Day at Britton Christian Church. Friends are unique gifts from Almighty God. Each of you who have taken time out of your busy schedule to come and share with us in worship today are important to us, we cherish the friendship that God [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/10/29/what-to-look-for-in-a-friend-3-john/</link>
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		<title>Turkeys For Brit Vil Food Pantry</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last year we were given a great opportunity to bless those in our community at Thanksgiving by providing turkeys for the Brit Vil Food Pantry. We raised over $5,000.00, which provided over 500 turkeys for Thanksgiving baskets.
This year we have been given another great opportunity to be a blessing. For the next three weeks we [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/10/24/turkeys-for-brit-vil-food-pantry/</link>
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		<title>The Glory of Giving2 Corinthians 8:1-11</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Witnessing the culmination, the end result of commitment excites us doesnt it? My heart is stirred by people who make huge sacrifices to pursue something that others think is out of reach, something outside of their comfort zone, possibly even beyond their ability. Those rare folks whose ears tune out the worlds voice crying [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/10/21/the-glory-of-giving-2-corinthians-81-11/</link>
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		<title>Coping With Grief During The Holidays Class</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The holidays are approaching and if you have experienced a loss it can be a very tough time of year. With this in mind, we aregoing to offera class called &#8220;Coping With Grief During The Holidays.&#8221; It will be a one night only class. It is scheduled forSunday,November 5,from 7:00-8:30 pm.and will be led by [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/10/19/coping-with-grief-during-the-holidays-class/</link>
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		<title>Congratulations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
On Sunday 10/15, we had a wonderful baby shower for Kayla Richerson, pictured here with her parents, Cassie and Steve.
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/10/15/congratulations/</link>
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		<title>Welcome to BCC!</title>
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Pastor Herman Stevenson welcomes the Isaac Family to Britton Christian Church.  Pictured are Del and Linda with their childre, Shad and Patti. We are glad the Lord has sent you to BCC!
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/10/15/welcome-to-bcc-2/</link>
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		<title>Friend Day is Coming October 29</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We want to remind you that two weeks from Sunday we will have our annual &#8220;Friend Day&#8221; at Britton Christian Church. I hope you are praying about the friend that God would have you invite to join you for breakfast at 9:30 am and worship at either 8:30 or 10:40 am.
The weekend of October 27-29 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/10/12/friend-day-is-coming-october-29-2/</link>
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		<title>Paintballing!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are going to have an all out youth war on the paint ball field. Make sure that you wear warmcomfortable clothing, and come prepared to have a great time.We will be leaving the church at 1 pm, and arriving back at 5 pm.


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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/10/12/paintballing/</link>
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		<title>Follow The LambRevelation 14:1-5</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The last three weeks we have been studying Revelation 12-13. Weve learned about the enormous red dragon and the two beasts. When I turned to Revelation 14 this week I didnt see the dragon or the two beasts anywhere, but I saw a glorious scenethe Lamb standing on Mount Zion with 144,000 gathered around [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/10/08/follow-the-lamb-revelation-141-5/</link>
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		<title>Prayer Requests &#8211; 10/6/06</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Please Remember The Following In Your Prayers:
Church Members: Kim Luther; Cheryl Nave; Bob &#38; Ina Witt; Leon Pyle; Sue Hayes; Beverly Redburn; Makayla Lambeth; Nick Duncan; Shelley Freeman; Ruth Ross; Jack Jackson; Dean Shafer; Jim &#38; Shannon Kurtz &#38; Family; Sandra Luke; Audrey Carter; Jesse Arevalos; Sterline Joyner; Bob Jaggers, Harry and Daphne Myers; Jo [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/10/06/prayer-requests-10606/</link>
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		<title>Friend Day Is Coming October 29</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Each year we make an intentional effort to celebrate the friends God has led into our lives. On Sunday, October 29 we will celebrate &#8220;Friend Day.&#8221; We want to invite you to begin to pray about friends of yours that you would like to invite to experience &#8220;Friend Day&#8221; with you. We will have two [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/10/06/friend-day-is-coming-october-29/</link>
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		<title>Choir/Drama</title>
		<description><![CDATA[6:00-6:30 Drama
6:30-7:15 Choir
We will be preparing for our Christmas Concert for the next few Sundays. We would love to have you join us, so that we would be able to be prepared and bless our congregation on December 3rd. And, remember when you show up for choir, you can enter your name into a drawing. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/10/05/choirdrama/</link>
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		<title>Youth Mission: Indian Mission Church</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Come join the youth as we serve the homeless of OKC. We have the privilege to lead in worship, testimonies, and serve a hot meal to those less fortunate than us. This is a great ministry in which we actually get to put the Bible into practice. We would love to have you join us [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/10/05/youth-mission-indian-mission-church/</link>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Bow!Revelation 13:11-18</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have learned in our study of Revelation that Domitian was ruling the Roman Empire at the end of the first century when John was exiled to the island of Patmos. Weve also discussed Domitians hatred of the Christians of his day and his plan to establish himself as the most venerated and adored among [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/10/01/dont-bow-revelation-1311-18/</link>
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		<title>Study Sunday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This coming Sunday is our Biblical Blockbuster Study Time. We will learn how the movie &#8220;Million Dollar Baby&#8221; relates to Christ-likeness (1 John 3:10). Becoming like Christ is a lot like training for boxing. It&#8217;s a constant process that strips the person until all they hear is the voice of God&#8217;s Spirit directing him or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/09/28/study-sunday/</link>
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		<title>Win A Free Ski Trip!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[That&#8217;s right, we are offering a full paid spot to the 2007 Spring Break Youth Ski Trip. As you show up for Sunday evening activities and Bible Studies, you get to put your name in a drawing. Each Sunday you are present, you have that many opportunities to win.
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/09/28/win-a-free-ski-trip/</link>
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		<title>The Unholy TrinityRevelation 13:1-10</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Throughout history there has been constant conflict between the city of God and the city of man. Paul tells us in Romans 13 that God has placed those who serve in government in their position. Take a look at Romans 13:1 with me.
1Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/09/23/the-unholy-trinity-revelation-131-10/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th &#8211; 3:00-6:00 p.m.

You dont want to miss this exciting event as BCC reaches out to the Britton community. A fun time has been planned that will include free food and drinks, giveaways, live entertainment, prize drawings, and children &#38; youth activities.
We can use any and all volunteers to make this event a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/09/22/489/</link>
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		<title>Prayer Update</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Prayer is such an important part of our ministry at BCC and we like to keep you updated on the prayer needs of those in our congregation. Those who are going through difficult times truly appreciate you taking the time to lift their name before the throne of our Sovereign and gracious God. With that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/09/21/prayer-update/</link>
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		<title>The Longing of the HeartRevelation 12:1-17</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ In every age, in every era, in every culture and nation there has been, and remains today a deep-seated hope that evil will be defeated. A hope that a hero will rise up who will slay the dragon and free the villagers living paralyzed in fear. This hope is so strong that many have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/09/17/the-longing-of-the-heart-revelation-121-17/</link>
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		<title>Youth Wednesday Night Study</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We kicked off our first Wednesday Night Bible Study, and it was awesome!We want to encourage you guys to really make an effort to join us for a more personal and in-depth study in God&#8217;s Word. With all the things that you will be facing this year, thiswill bea great time for you tocome andlay [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/09/14/youth-wednesday-night-study/</link>
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		<title>Swim Party</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Party Alert! Party Alert! Attention All Youth: You are invited to a pool party at the Sullivan&#8217;s house. We will meet at the church Sunday September 17 at 4:30, and we will return around 7:30. Come and enjoy food, fun, and great fellowship!
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/09/14/swim-party/</link>
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		<title>Crosstrainers Begins Tonight!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey Parents! What are your kids doing tonight?
Bring them to the kickoff of Crosstrainers! Beginning at 6:00pm, all children are invited to join us in the gymnasium for dinner! After dinner, the children will rotate through games, arts &#38; crafts and Bible study time!
It&#8217;s going to be a blast! We hope to see your children [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/09/13/crosstrainers-begins-tonight/</link>
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		<title>He Will Reign Forever and Ever!Revelation 11:15-19</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This morning we are returning to our study of the book of Revelation. Weve taken the summer off from our study so that we could tour the Holy Land. Because of our time away from Revelation I want to refresh our minds about the background of this powerful book. Revelation is what is called [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/09/10/he-will-reign-forever-and-ever-revelation-1115-19/</link>
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		<title>Painters UNITE!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi folks!
Many thanks to those who helped paint the children&#8217;s rooms over the last week. We had a great crew show up!
We have need for some more helpers who would be willing tofinish painting! Victoria Nowell has been working so hard (THANKS Victoria!) to trace pictures on the walls of our Children&#8217;s Rooms! She needs [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/09/07/painters-unite/</link>
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		<title>What Is Your Child Doing this Sunday, September 10th?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Calling All Parents!
Your children are invited to join us for an All New season in the Children&#8217;s Ministry! We have some greatnew curriculum that is fun and engaging. Our goal is to get your child digging deep into the Bible!
Beginning Sunday, September 10th, we will have Sunday School at 9:30 am. Classes are split according [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/09/06/what-will-your-child-do-this-sunday-september-10th/</link>
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		<title>The Cross and The Crown1 Corinthians 1:18-24</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This is the last week of our journey through the Holy Land. I cant tell you how much fun it has been for me to be able to give you a biblical tour of the land that I had the blessing of visiting back in May of this year. As we have visited places [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/09/03/the-cross-and-the-crown-1-corinthians-118-24/</link>
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		<title>God Is Moving At BCC!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It has been a wonderful summer at BCC! We&#8217;ve watched God move in such wonderful ways in the life of our church. We&#8217;ve experienced the joys of our kids going to camp: Camp Shiloh, Kids Across America, and Kamp Barnabas. We&#8217;ve watched God move upon so many hearts to be able to provide a beautiful [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/08/31/god-is-moving-at-bcc/</link>
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		<title>Welcome To The Family</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What a joy it was this morning to share in the baptism of 7 young folks! Each time I have the opportunity to share in someone&#8217;s baptism it takes me back to my freshman year in college when I was baptized&#8211;an experience that I will never forget!
I want to welcome LaTrece, Treyce, Tucker, Amanda, Jessica, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/08/27/welcome-to-the-family/</link>
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		<title>Testimonies from Mission Trip to Camp BarnabasBCC Youth Special Speakers</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/08/27/testimonies-from-mission-trip-to-camp-barnabasbcc-youth-special-speakers/</link>
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		<title>Important Dates To Remember</title>
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Hi Everyone,
I wanted to let you know about some upcoming opportunities that you might be interested in getting involved with. Here we go.
* Sunday, August 27, 9:30 pm&#8211; &#8220;BCC Fall Bible Study Fair&#8221; 
This Sunday we will have our annual Fall Bible Study Fair with breakfast for everyone. The Promise Keepermen will be cooking and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/08/23/important-dates-to-remember/</link>
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		<title>Boat Loads of Ice Cream!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thank you to all who participated in the 2nd annual Ice Cream Social. We had tons of wonderful homemade ice cream and desserts! We hadlots of folks turn out for this fun evening of goodies and games.
Thank you alsoto the Fellowship Committee who helped make the Social happen!
Thanks for everything BCC! And congratulations Bill Price, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/08/20/boat-loads-of-ice-cream/</link>
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		<title>Ice Cream Social!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Join us this coming Sunday, August 20th at 4:00 pm for our Family Fun Day Ice Cream Social!The social will be held in the gymnasium and the playground will be open for the kids as well!
We are in need of more ice cream! If you have the gift of making homemade ice cream, please contact [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/08/14/ice-cream-social/</link>
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		<title>Not A Good Time To SailActs 27:9-22</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/08/13/not-a-good-time-to-sailacts-279-22/</link>
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		<title>Midnight PraiseActs 16:25-26</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/08/06/midnight-praiseacts-1625-26-2/</link>
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		<title>Welcome to BCC!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
It was such a wonderful morning of worship! Our children led us in worship as they shared their VBS musical/drama with all of us. I want to thank our Children&#8217;s Minister,Kristin Wilsey, and her incredible crew of volunteers for blessing our kids during the week. You are absolutely the best. I also want to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/07/30/welcome-to-bcc/</link>
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		<title>Vacation Bible School at BCC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today, 65 children arrived at BCC for a fun-filled week of VBS activities!What a great group of children we have this year! The children are placed in teams and each teamrotates througharts &#38; crafts, Bible-study, music and games. What a blessing it is to be able to serve each child a hot meal before they [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/07/24/vacation-bible-school-at-bcc/</link>
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		<title>Sennacherib&#8217;s Coming: What Will You Do?2 Kings 19:14-19</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This week we are going to make another stop on our Journey Through The Holy Land. Last week we went down to the Jordan River and learned about the meaning and purpose of Christian baptism in the lives of those who follow Jesus. This week we are going to wade in the waters of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/07/23/sennacheribs-coming-what-will-you-do-2-kings-1914-19/</link>
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		<title>Vacation Bible School is Here!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Can you believe it&#8217;s here? VBS beginsMonday, July 24th at 9:00 am! We will meet from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday through Friday, July 24th-28th!
If you have a child who has not pre-registered, please come on Monday morning at 8:45 am.
Tell your children, your grandchildren and any child you know! We have fabulous [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/07/20/vacation-bible-school-is-here/</link>
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		<title>Let&#8217;s Go Down To The RiverRomans 6:1-11</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ I will never forget the experience as along as I live. I had spent the summer preparing for my freshman year of college. John Doerner and I had worked out twice a day, most every day, getting in shape for the fall football season. At the end of my senior year in high school, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/07/16/lets-go-down-to-the-river-romans-61-11/</link>
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		<title>Family Fun Night at the Movies!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All BCC families are invited to join us on Tuesday, July 18th for 50-cent Movie Night at Northpark Cinema!
Meet us at Northpark Mall (122nd &#38; May) at the Box Office at 7:00 pm. The movie begins at 7:25 pm. We will try to sit together!
We will watch The Wild, a G-RatedDisney movie. Bring 50-cents &#38; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/07/14/family-fun-night-at-the-movies/</link>
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		<title>Shiloh Summer Camp Begins!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
30 Campers from BCC headed to Shiloh this morning to experience 4 days of non-stop sports, arts &#038; crafts and team challenges. You should have seen their faces this morning as we left!
Please pray for the children to come to know the love of Jesus Christ as they experience wonderful things at Shiloh Camp. Thecampers [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/07/11/shiloh-summer-camp-begins/</link>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Almost Finished!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Praise the Lord for a new playground! The new playground system has been installed and the playground is almost ready for use! There were several amazing men and women who put inmany hours of hard work in order toassemble the unit. We had at least 15 various people helping out throughout our 2-day installation. Thank [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/07/10/its-almost-finished/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;More Than Enough&#8221;John 6:5-12</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/07/09/more-than-enoughjohn-65-12/</link>
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		<title>Come Out and Play</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I can&#8217;t tell you how excited I am about this coming weekend! Over the past few months the Lord has been at work at BCC in such a powerful way. I will spare you all the details, but suffice it to say that the Lord, working through His people, has provided for our kids [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/07/03/come-out-and-play/</link>
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		<title>The Unlikely FollowerLuke 5:1-11</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This morning we are continuing our journey through the Holy Land. I want to invite you to join me as we travel to the Sea of Galilee. Thats the name that is most familiar to you and me, but if you were living in Israel then you would know this sea by other names as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/07/02/the-unlikely-follower-luke-51-11/</link>
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		<title>Goin&#8217; Down To The River</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I can&#8217;t tell you what a blessing it was for me to share in Brandon Geister&#8217;s baptism last Sunday morning! It was just about one month ago that I had the opportunity to be baptized in the Jordan River. It was a great thrill for me, but no greater thrill than seeing a young [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/06/29/goin-down-to-the-river/</link>
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		<title>BCC @ KAA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I wish you could have seen all of the bright, smiling faces that gathered at the church this morning just as the sun was coming up. Somewhere between 110-120 kids and their sponsors loaded the buses and vans and headed out to Kids Across America for a week that none of them will ever [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/06/25/bcc-kaa/</link>
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		<title>Who Will Show Up For The Showdown?1 Kings 18:17-40</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Long before the showdown at the OK Corral there was a showdown of epic proportions in a land far away. The site was Mount Carmel, located on the Mediterranean coast of northern Israel, overlooking the modern-day city of Haifa. When the Israelites made their way into the Promised Land each tribe was allotted land. The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/06/25/who-will-show-up-for-the-showdown-1-kings-1817-40/</link>
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		<title>The Final Word</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This has been a week where I&#8217;ve scratched my head and wondered, &#8220;What in the world is going on in the Church? What are we thinking?&#8221; If I read Scripture right, then those of us who call ourselves &#8220;Christians&#8221; are to be &#8220;the salt of the earth and the light of the world.&#8221; (Matthew 5:13-14)That [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/06/22/the-final-word/</link>
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		<title>A Man&#8217;s DelightPsalm 1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On this Fathers Day I have to tell you that in my mind there has never been a greater day to be a man seeking after the things of God than this day in which we live. You may wonder how I could say such a thing with all of the negative press that men [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/06/18/a-mans-delight-psalm-1/</link>
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		<title>Family Fun Day at the Zoo!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to all who joined us at the OKC Zoo on Saturday! We had around 21 people come to fellowship and to check out the zoo animals! We ate lunch together and had a wonderful time! Come join us for our next Family Fun Day!



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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/06/13/family-fun-day-at-the-zoo/</link>
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		<title>A Gift For Dad&#8217;s</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning Guys,
After meeting with our men for Bible Study this morning I got to thinking about Father&#8217;s Day coming up this Sunday. Father&#8217;s Day is a special day when we give our dad&#8217;s all kinds of gifts that they don&#8217;t really need. How many neckties can a guy wear at once? How many more [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/06/13/a-gift-for-dads/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Who Do You Say I Am?&#8221;Matthew 16:13-17</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This morning I want to invite you to put on your walking shoes and join me as we head out of Caesarea, which is where we visited Cornelius last week, and make our way north of the Sea of Galilee to the city of Caesarea Philippi. The distance we will travel this morning is a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/06/11/who-do-say-i-am-matthew-1613-17/</link>
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		<title>Friendship Campers Return!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
This week, 11 children from Britton Christian Church went to Friendship Camp in Guthrie, Oklahoma. With opportunities to learn about friendship, respect, patience and love, these campers returned full of excitement! They even got to spend a day at White Water Bay! The kids loved every minute of their weekand they didn&#8217;t even mind their [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/06/09/friendship-campers-return/</link>
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		<title>Pray For The Higher Ground Crew</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I wanted to ask you to keep Amanda Curtis and Anthony Warner in your prayers as they left this morning to join a group of kids from across the country for a two week mission with Higher Ground. HG is the leadership component of Kids Across America Summer Camp in Branson, MO. We have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/06/09/pray-for-the-higher-ground-crew/</link>
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		<title>Vacation Bible School Pre-Registration this Sunday!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Vacation Bible School is coming July 24th-28th!
This Sunday, June 11th,register your child (ages 3 through 5th grade) for this year&#8217;s awesome and fun adventure!
This year&#8217;s VBS theme is &#8220;Trading Spaces,&#8221; where kids discover thatJesus makes a difference all across the globe!
Please make sure to register your child this Sunday in the Narthex before or after [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/06/07/vacation-bible-school-pre-registration-this-sunday/</link>
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		<title>OKC ZOO Family Fun Day This Saturday!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Come join us at the OKC Zoo! All BCC families are invited to join us this Saturday, June 10th from 9:00 am to Noon. Admission is $5.25 for ages 12 and older, $3.00 for children ages 3 to 11. Children under 3 are free!
Please call Kristin to Register by this Thursday, June 8th at 5:00 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/06/07/okc-zoo-family-fun-day-this-saturday/</link>
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		<title>A note from Iraq</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Church Family,
    We have several friends and family members who are serving our country in Iraq. We continue to pray for these courageous men and their families. I received a note from one of our men, Richard Sheffield, just this morning. I wanted to pass the note and pictures along to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/06/06/a-note-from-iraq/</link>
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		<title>I Told You It Was Going To Be A Big Day!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I tried to prepare you. I urged you to get in your seat early and hold on. I didn&#8217;t lead you astray did I? What an incredible morning we had at BCC! I couldn&#8217;t think of any better way to celebrate our 16th anniversary together than to get to baptize three folks, welcome John [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/06/05/i-told-you-it-was-going-to-be-a-big-day/</link>
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		<title>God&#8217;s Plan Is Bigger Than MeActs 10</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Last Sunday we were visiting the Tri-Cities area of Capernaum, Bethsaida, and Korazin on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. This week we are going to travel down to the Mediterranean Sea to a city called Caesarea. Caesarea is an ancient city that really began to take shape after the Persians had [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/06/04/gods-plan-is-bigger-than-me-acts-10/</link>
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		<title>Family Fun Day at the OKC ZOO!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All BCC families are invited to join us on Saturday, June 10th from 9:00 am to Noon. Admission is $5.25 for 12 and older, $3.00 for children ages 3 to 11. Children under 3 are free!
Register this Sunday, June4thin the Narthex or Gymnasium. Bring your money at this time in order to receive the reduced [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/06/02/family-fun-day-at-the-okc-zoo/</link>
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		<title>Want To Know More? Join Us Sunday, June 11</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Beginning Sunday, June 11 at 9:45 am we will offer our &#8220;Foundations Class&#8221; for all of those who have been visiting BCC, or have recently joined the church, and would like to know more about our congregation. The three Sunday morning sessions will cover topics like &#8220;What Do We Believe?&#8221; &#8220;The Mission and Message of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/30/want-to-know-more-join-us-sunday-june-11/</link>
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		<title>The Sin of IndifferenceMatthew 11:16-24</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week we are going to travel south from the ruins of Dan down to the tri-cities area of Korazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum. The small area between these three cities has been called the Orthodox Triangle because there were many Jews who lived in the area. There were also many Gentiles who lived in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/28/the-sin-of-indifference-matthew-1116-24/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Our Jewish Roots&#8221; Bible Study Begins June 4</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Friends,
I wanted to take an opportunity toinvite you to join us beginning June4 for a wonderful opportunity to learn about our Jewish roots. Have you ever wondered, &#8220;What is Rosh HaShanah and when is Yom Kippur, and why are they relevant to Christians today?&#8221; In this class we will learn the timing of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/25/our-jewish-roots-bible-study-begins-june-4/</link>
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		<title>New Summer Sermon Series</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It was so good to be back in church at BCC last Sunday after having spent two and a half weeks in Israel. Dorothy was right, &#8220;There is no place like home!&#8221; I had lots of folks talk to me since I got home wondering about my trip to Israel so I&#8217;ve decided (with a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/22/new-summer-sermon-series/</link>
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		<title>Please pray</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I wanted to let you know about some prayer needs that we have for the upcoming week. Carl Wilkerson is in Mercy Hospital and beginning chemotherapy treatments for the cancer that doctors discovered last week. Mike Sullivan will have surgery on his ruptured Achilles tendon on Wednesday of this week. Nathaniel Aday is in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/21/please-pray/</link>
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		<title>You Can Trust Him1 Kings 11-13</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For many years I have dreamed of going to Israel. Ive been studying Gods Word for over 25 years and if you study Gods Word then you study Israel because Israel is the epicenter of biblical studies. Ive studied Gods Word so much during the past 25 years that, before going to Israel the past [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/21/you-can-trust-him-1-kings-11-13/</link>
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		<title>Petra: Home of the Nabateans</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
Well, every good thing must come to an end and this is the end. I still have one more day here in Israel, but I&#8217;ve got to catch my first flight tomorrow afternoon so I won&#8217;t have an opportunity to post any pictures or thoughts. I sure have enjoyed taking pictures and writing my [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/16/petra-home-of-the-nabateans/</link>
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		<title>The Red Sea</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
We spent the day in the bus for the most part as we made our way to the southernmost part of Israel. I can look out my hotel balcony and see Egypt to the south and Jordan to the east. In between the twois the Red Sea. I canthrow a rock from the balcony [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/15/the-red-sea/</link>
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		<title>The Last Day in Jerusalem</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is Sunday morning, now Sunday afternoon for me here in Jerusalem. It has been a week that I will never forget! What has been the highlight of my time here in Jerusalem? Was it the Garden Tomb or sitting in the Garden of Gethsemane?  How about walking through Hezekiah&#8217;s tunnel or visiting the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/14/the-last-day-in-jerusalem/</link>
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		<title>From Gethsemane To The Grave</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today was Sabbath here in Jerusalem so everything Jewish was shut down. It&#8217;s funny how even in the hotel you see signs of the Sabbath. There are four elevators at the Inbal Hotel and two of them are called, &#8220;Sabbath&#8221; elevators. This means that during the Sabbath they stop on each floor so that Jews [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/13/from-gethsemane-to-the-grave/</link>
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		<title>Floatin&#8217; In The Holy Land</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everybody,
I&#8217;m not going to say it, but you know what today was, right? You got it! It was an awe&#8230;I&#8217;m not going to say it.  I know you must think, &#8220;Mike is making this stuff up. Every day can&#8217;t be that good can it?&#8221; You just don&#8217;t know unless you&#8217;ve been here. It [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/12/floatin-in-the-holy-land/</link>
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		<title>The City of David</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
It was another wonderful day in Jerusalem!! We got to visit the hottest archeological dig that is taking place in all of Israel, the City of David. Archeologist now know that the current Jerusalem is higher on Mt. Moriah than the city David captured from the Jebusites in 2 Samuel 5. The main reason [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/11/the-city-of-david/</link>
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		<title>The Tomb Really Is Empty!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
I don&#8217;t even know where to begin this evening. I try to write these posts like I was just getting home from my day and wanting to tell Connie what happened. I have a feeling that she would feel like she was being pummeled with thoughts after about 5 minutes of hearing what all [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/10/the-tomb-really-is-empty/</link>
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		<title>The Old City</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
We spent almost the whole day in the Old City of Jerusalem today. We could spend another ten years and still not see everything there is to see. I&#8217;d been told that Jerusalem is a city within a city, but I had never really grasped it until seeing it today&#8211;Jerusalem is a city within [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/09/the-old-city/</link>
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		<title>Oklahoma City&#8217;s Finest</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Congratulations, Mark VonFeldt has completed his Academy for the Oklahoma City Police Department. We at BCC are so proud of you.He was in the youth group when we first moved to OKC. It has been fun watching Mark grow up and become the Godly man that he is. He graduated from Heritage Hall and went [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/08/oklahoma-cities-finest/</link>
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		<title>The Holy City</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I don&#8217;t believe it! I really don&#8217;t believe it! As we rode up the mountain and into Jerusalem I got the chills. We went to the Hebrew University and listened to Kay Arthur teach us about the significance of Jerusalem to God. It was such a powerful lesson with the Dome of the Rock (the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/08/the-holy-city/</link>
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		<title>Headin To Jerusalem</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning Everyone,
I&#8217;m short on time this morning since we are getting ready to load up the buses and head to Jerusalem. I tried to get online last night after we got home, which was late, but the internet here leaves much to be desired. I sent some pictures of our trip yesterday so I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/07/headin-to-jerusalem/</link>
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		<title>Mike Black, Guest Speaker</title>
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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/07/mike-black-guest-speaker/</link>
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		<title>The Jordan River</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
It&#8217;s 9 pm here in Tiberias and we just got back to the hotel a short while ago. It has been a full day to say the least. We spent the morning in Megiddo. This is the most famous battlefield in the world and the place where many believe the final battle will take [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/06/the-jordan-river/</link>
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		<title>Elijah, Deborah, Barak, Herod the Great, and the home of Jesus</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everybody,
It was another wonderful, and full, day. We went as a group to the precipice outside of Nazareth, (its no precipice, its a mountain!), where the crowd was going to throw Jesus off the cliff because they hated what He had to say. (Luke 4:29)
It was so awesome standing on top of the hill [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/05/elijah-deborah-barak-herod-the-great-and-the-home-of-jesus/</link>
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		<title>The Bible Has Come Alive!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Gang,
It was an unbelievable day! I am so blessed to have this opportunity to see where Jesus walked. I&#8217;ve only been here one day, but I can honestly tell you that I am overwhelmed with what I&#8217;ve seen just today. We began our morning at Korazin. Archeologists have been digging there for some time [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/04/the-bible-has-come-alive/</link>
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		<title>A baby is born!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Congrats, to Jeremy and Shannon Snow.Braddock Lynn Snow was born at Mercy Hospitalon Tuesday, May 2nd, at 8:19pm.Braddock weighed in at 8lbs/3ounces and was 21 inches long. Congrats to The Snow&#8217;s and the Basey&#8217;s and praise God for a healthy beautiful baby.

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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/04/a-baby-is-born/</link>
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		<title>24 Hour of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wow! What a trip!  I left my house at 4 am on Tuesday morning and we got to our hotel at 9 am (OK time) Wednesday!  It was more than 24 hours of planes, trains, and automobiles. When I got to New York I went through security and chilled for a couple of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/03/24-hour-of-planes-trains-and-automobiles/</link>
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		<title>College and Career Ministry</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I cannot tell you how excited and thrilled we are to have these young folks as apart of the BCC ministry. This group has brought tremendous blessing and incredible spiritual energy to the youngadult ministry.If you are looking to plug in, you can join the College and Career folksfor great worship, fellowship, and an inspiring [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/01/college-and-career-ministry/</link>
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		<title>Shiloh Summer Camp Registrations are Due!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Parents, Registration for Shiloh is Due!
This summer, children ages 7 through 11 have a wonderful opportunity to attend Shiloh Summer Camp here in Oklahoma City! This day camp is filled with great adventure, arts and fun! The dates of the camp are July 11th through July 14th.
The registrations for Shiloh are due ASAP! We have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/05/01/shiloh-summer-camp-registrations-are-due/</link>
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		<title>Welcome our newest members</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We want to welcome our newest members to BCC!  We are so grateful that the Lord has led you to BCC and we are excited about your involvement in our ministry to the community. Pictured are Nikki and Nicholas Dodson, Patsy Snyder, Neal Click and Juli Marzuola.

Pictured is Sandra Bruner.

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		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/04/30/welcome-our-newest-members/</link>
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		<title>Faithful To The Finish!Revelation 11:1-14</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Throughout history the followers of Jesus have been strengthened by the testimony of their fellow believers in the face of persecution. The world has never been a place of comfort and ease for those who refuse to bow their knee to compromise or concession. Throughout history there have been faithful men and women who have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.brittonchurch.com/2006/04/30/faithful-to-the-finish-revelation-111-14/</link>
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