SUNDAY BIBLE CLASSES (Winter Quarter classes begin TODAY) ALL AGES * (Room 151) Just Jesus Stories Led by Jon Mark Harmon THE JOURNEY * (Parlor) Discipleship Led by Doug Wood INTERGENERATIONAL (Gym) Genesis & Exodus Led by Kevan Parker/Tim Herbel COLLEGE (Room 185) Various Topics Led by Darin Sixkiller This class meets during the school year. PRIMETIMERS (Room 186) Genesis & Exodus Led by Jack Cross SINGLES (Room 188) Genesis & Exodus Led by Bill Haun WOMEN (Room 189) Women of the Bible Led by Colleen Bennett/Lois Cox ALL AGES (Room 197) Life’s Healing Choices Led by Stephen Link/Misty Hsieh * This class has moved to a new room. ALAMEDA CHURCH OF CHRIST DECEMBER 2, 2018 EXALT GOD IN WORSHIP AND GIVING ...DEVELOPING COMMITTED FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST TO OUR GUESTS: Thank you for visiting with us this morning. We pray that you will find us to be a loving, friendly congregation that makes you feel welcome from the very beginning. Our services are designed to help each one of us draw nearer to God. You are welcome to participate as much or as little as you like. If we can help you in any way, please see one of our elders or ministers, or simply fill out the Connection Card in this bulletin. Please come again at every opportunity. “In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.” Psalm 33:21-22 (NIV) Order of Worship WELCOME O Come, Let Us Adore Him (264) To God Be the Glory (4) My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less (538) Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (226) Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) LORD’S SUPPER...Rusty Tugman My Only Hope OFFERING...Rusty Tugman 3’s-K children dismissed to “Power Hour” O Holy Night! (1028) The Wonder of Christmas: How Does Jesus Give Hope? Rusty Tugman (Senior Minister) Ben Mereness (Eastern European Mission) INVITATION SONG It Is Well with My Soul (490) SHEPHERD’S PRAYER Barney Blue (Elder) CLOSING SONG I’ll Fly Away (851) Worship Leader: Tim Herbel
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SUNDAY BIBLE CLASSES ( Wi n te r Q u a r te r c l a s se s b e g i n TO DAY )
ALL AGES *(Room 151) Just Jesus Stories Led by Jon Mark Harmon THE JOURNEY *(Parlor) Discipleship Led by Doug Wood
INTERGENERATIONAL (Gym) Genesis & Exodus Led by Kevan Parker/Tim Herbel
COLLEGE (Room 185) Various Topics Led by Darin Sixkiller This class meets during the school year.
PRIMETIMERS (Room 186) Genesis & Exodus Led by Jack Cross
SINGLES (Room 188) Genesis & Exodus Led by Bill Haun
WOMEN (Room 189) Women of the Bible Led by Colleen Bennett/Lois Cox
ALL AGES (Room 197) Life’s Healing Choices Led by Stephen Link/Misty Hsieh * This class has moved to a new room.
ALAMEDA CHURCH OF CHRIST DECEMBER 2, 2018
EXALT GOD IN WORSHIP AND GIVING
...DEVELOPING COMMIT TED FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST
TO OUR GUESTS:Thank you for visiting with us this morning. We pray that you will find us to be a loving, friendly congregation that makes you feel welcome from the very beginning. Our services are designed to help each one of us draw nearer to God. You are welcome to participate as much or as little as you like. If we can help you in any way, please see one of our elders or ministers, or simply fill out the Connection Card in this bulletin. Please come again at every opportunity.
“In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.”
Psalm 33:21-22 (NIV)
Order of Worship
WELCOME
O Come, Let Us Adore Him (264)To God Be the Glory (4)My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less (538)Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (226)Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
LORD’S SUPPER...Rusty TugmanMy Only Hope
OFFERING...Rusty Tugman
3’s-K children dismissed to “Power Hour”
O Holy Night! (1028)
The Wonder of Christmas: How Does Jesus Give Hope? Rusty Tugman (Senior Minister) Ben Mereness (Eastern European Mission)
INVITATION SONGIt Is Well with My Soul (490)
SHEPHERD’S PRAYERBarney Blue (Elder)
CLOSING SONGI’ll Fly Away (851)
Worship Leader: Tim Herbel
encounter GOD in prayer
DECEMBER2: Winter Quarter Bible Classes Begin
3: [7 pm] Ladies Prayer Group
4: [11:30 am] Soup & Salad w/Sisters At Jason’s Deli (950 Ed Noble Pkwy)
5: [5 pm] Early Service [6:30 pm] PEAK (Youth) [8 pm] SfC Worship at the ORC
21: [6–9:30 pm] Celebrate Recovery And Celebration Place for kids
23: [10 am] Combined Worship Service
24-25: ChurchOfficeClosed
UPCOMING EVENTS
ENCOUNTER GOD IN PRAYERENCOUNTER GOD IN PRAYER
encourage one another in fe l lowship
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*Additional prayer list details are in the MIDWEEK Email. If you are not receiving this email, please contact the church office.*
sympathyLoyd Ratts (Vicki Livingston’s dad) passed away. Services will be next week in St. John, Kansas.David Johnson (Gail Blaylock’s friend) passed away Monday (11/26).
illnesses & medical problemsKristy Collins is in room 506 at Inspire Special Care Hospital (8220 National Ave, Midwest City). She will be there for 4-6 weeks.Judy Blaylock (John Blaylock’s mom) is in St. Francis hospital in Tulsa recovering from a stroke.Fay Haun; Don Houck; Betty Laird; Bob Lessly; Jimmie Martin; Patty Putt; Eugenia Sams; Eddie Stolz; Jessie Thompson; Jennie Walters; Michael Whaley; Grady Womack
FAMILY & FRIENDS:Bonnie Bellamy; Gloria Bennington; Margo Benner; Pat Elsom; Scott Gipe; Kris Gowens; Michelle Lemoine; Michelle Mason; Mike Rouse; Rita Scott; Tristyn Sixkiller; Jacob Sparks; Leslie Whiles
cancerRon Randell; Lawrence Terry; Tammy Weber; Jimmie Young
FAMILY & FRIENDS:April Jewell (Andrew Ross’ sister) has been diagnosed with breast cancer.Matt Byers; Brandy Dougherty; Tess Gill; Jill Hoffman; Tatum Lester; Renee Mallry; Bobby Newby; Abby Riggs; Joan Smith; Gus Tietsort; Gail Yahner
remember our militaryLance Baldwin; Austin Clark; Derek Kear; Clarence Black; Bailey Fazendin; McKinin FazendinFAMILY & FRIENDS:Kenneth Allen; Shaun Allen; Mark Barton; Austin Heath; Benjamin Hoffman; Thomas Ingram; Keith McCurdy; Joshua Popejoy; Jacob Sipe
Bible Class: 9:45–10:30 amPower Hour: A time of Worship for children 3-years-old through Kindergarten. Children are dismissed before the sermon each week and picked up after Worship.Supervised nursery and toddler programs are available during bible class & both worship services.
Jingle Jam & Movie Night!Join us for Jingle Jam on Sunday, December 16th (9:45 am)! Parents are invited to join their children during Bible class in the Auditorium! An attended nursery will be available for infants & toddlers. Come back that evening for a movie night! “Polar Express” starts at 7 pm, but be here at 6:30 pm for letters to Santa, cookies, and hot chocolate!
Purpose 2018Alameda members pledged to give $16,471.88 per week during 2019. If you were unable to purpose, or didn’t complete an attendance card, you have probably already received a letter in the mail which included the cards. Please complete those and drop them in the boxes on the table in the lobby. There are additional cards at that table if you need them. Please help us exceed the 2018 weekly purpose of $17,708. Thank you.
Holiday ScheduleOn December 23rd & 30th, we will have a combined worship service at 10 am and no Bible classes on those Sundays. On December 23rd join us for fellowship with donuts & coffee at 9:15 am, followed by a children’s program at 9:45 am before we worship together. On December 30th, join us at 9:30 am for coffee & fellowship before worship.
Holiday OrnamentsHonor a family member or friend by ordering holiday ornaments! Cost: $3 each. Order forms & money must be turned in to the church office by Wednesday, December 19th. You can pick up your ornament after service on Sunday, December 23rd.
Board of Trustees MeetingThe Alameda Church of Christ is an incorporated institution with our elders serving as the Board of Trustees. Each year, an open meeting of the board is held. All members are invited to attend. The annual meeting for 2018 is January 13th (1:30 pm) in the Elder’s Conference Room (165).
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
EQUIP BELIEVERS THROUGH TEACHING AND MINISTRYequip be l ievers through teach ing and min is t r y
Sunday Mornings (9:45 am)Join us each week as we dig deep into God's word!
Peak! (Wed Nights 6:30-8 pm)Peak is a time each week when our students can gather together for fellowship and a devotional. Come learn to be courageous for Jesus!
Rockin’ Lock-inDec 14th (7 pm-7 am)Students are invited to a Christmas party lock-in! We’ll go ice-skating, play games at 83 Arcade, have a $0-$10 gift exchange & more! Cost is $25. Sign up at alameda.church/rockinlockin.
WinterfestJan 18-20Applications with full payment ($110) or a non-refundable deposit are due by Thursday, December 20th. Register at alameda.church/winterfest. Turn in your deposit or full payment to Joley in the church office. Final payment is due Sunday, January 13th.
THE SUMMIT [youth]
KIDS MINISTRY
Ladies Prayer GroupJoin us on Mondays (7 pm) in the Elder’s Conference Room (165) for an evening of ACTIVE prayer. Come every week or just join us whenever you can! We will take a break December 17th-31st for the holidays. We’ll resume on Monday January 7th. POC: Rita Baird.
WINGS [women]
SHEPHERD’S CORNERWeekly ActivitiesJoin us at the ORC (1001 Elm Ave) for Life Groups tonight (7 pm), Monday Lunch (12:30 pm) and Wednesday Worship (8:30 pm).
Weekly ActivitiesJoin us at the ORC (1001 Elm Ave) Monday Lunch (12:30 pm), and Wednesday Worship (8 pm).
SOONERS FOR CHRIST[college] Follow us on twitter! @Sooners4Christ
CLASSICSClassics Christmas PartyJoin us Sunday, December 16th (3–5 pm) at the McKown’s (4300 NW 48th Ave.) for a come & go Christmas party. Bring a snack to share. Bring a friend! No RSVP needed. POC: Jim Brickman.
5 pm: Early Service
6:30 pm: PEAK for Summit Students
8 pm: Worship @ the ORC
MIDWEEK: DEC 5
edi f y others through ser v ice
Sunday: Worship: 8:30 & 10:45 am Bible Class: 9:45 am LIFE Groups: Various Times Wednesday: Early Service: 5 pm Midweek Service: 7 pm
801 E. Alameda, Norman, OK 73071 • [p] (405) 321-0788 • [f] (405) 364-0826 • alameda.churchUniversity ORC: 1001 Elm Ave., Norman, OK 73072 • [p] (405) 321-4474 • www.soonersforchrist.com
Senior Minister Rusty TugmanAdministrator Alan SchinnererCampus Darin SixkillerYouth & Family Lee LangdonChildren Anna SprayAssociate Youth Keali Harmon Ministers Brandon KieferBookkeeping and Kate Kelly Communications Admin Assistants Joley Green Carrie Flippen Shirley CannonCampus Assistant Julie FranklinBenevolence John HeltonCR Ministry Leader Stephen LinkMedia Bobby KendrickI.T. Lee RackleyCounselor Randy HendrixCustodian Elda Marroquin
Regular Contribution $14,883.47Weekly Purpose $17,708.00Contribution this FY $842,794.21Purpose this FY $832,276.00Over Purpose this FY $10,518.21
ATTENDANCEBible Class 300Morning Worship 492LIFE Groups N/CWednesday PM N/C
NUMBERS November 25th, 2018
TIMESALAMEDA STAFF
EVANGELIZE EDIFY OTHERS THROUGH SERVICE
Help a Family for ChristmasThe Streams of Water Ministry has their annual Angel Tree set up in the lobby TODAY and December 9th. If you would like to bless a family this year, please visit the Angel Tree after worship.
Holiday Basket Food DriveThe Streams of Water Ministry will prepare 90 Christmas boxes. These boxes include a frozen turkey, pie and all the fixings for a holiday meal. Place non-perishable donations in the barrels in the lobby. Place turkeys in the freezers that are in the café area. Monetary donations are also accepted. For more information contact John Helton ([email protected]). Items Needed: Corn, Macaroni & Cheese, Instant Potatoes, Stuffing, Green Beans, Frozen Turkey, Yams, Rice
URGENT NEED! Kids Ministry Volunteers Needed!We need volunteers on Sunday mornings during both worship services for the 1’s & 2’s classes and for Power Hour. For more information or to volunteer, contact Anna Spray (321-0788, [email protected]).
NEW! CR Meal Teams Needed!The Celebrate Recovery Ministry needs volunteers on Friday nights to help prepare & serve dinner. This commitment would be for one Friday per month. For more information or to sign up, contact Maudie Martin ([email protected] or 405-410-9003).
SOW Clothing ClosetThe Streams of Water Ministry is in need of men’s winter shirts, blankets, sleeping bags, all other bedding items, and especially winter coats.
La Paz, BoliviaCristian, Catalina & Cristian Ospino
