Mark Hasenmyer read from Colossians chapter 1 and spoke about the Firstborn.

Colossians 1:14-15  In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:  who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature

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Vernon Johnson spoke using theme: God must open a door of utterance in order for a man to preach the gospel.

Colossians 4:2-4  Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ

Referenced Scriptures: [Matthew 9:35-38, Romans 10:1-4, 1:16-17, Isaiah 6:1-7, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 14:27-28, 16:6-10, 1Corinthians 16:8-9, 2Cor 2:12-, Revelation 3:7-8]

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Allen Daniels gave closing comments.

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Bethlehem PB of Oklahoma City Annual Meeting – 2023
July 9, Sunday Morning