Dear Congregation,
Remember this Sunday one combined service at 10am. No Sunday small groups.
The character this week is Jacob: The Struggle is Real from Genesis 32:22-32Genesis 32:22 (21) So the present crossed over ahead of him, and he himself stayed that night in the camp.
23 (22) He got up that night, took his two wives, his two slave-girls, and his eleven children, and forded the Yabok. 24 (23) He took them and sent them across the stream, then sent his possessions across; 25 (24) and Ya‘akov was left alone. Then some man wrestled with him until daybreak. 26 (25) When he saw that he did not defeat Ya‘akov, he struck Ya‘akov’s hip socket, so that his hip was dislocated while wrestling with him. 27 (26) The man said, “Let me go, because it’s daybreak.” But Ya‘akov replied, “I won’t let you go unless you bless me.” 28 (27) The man asked, “What is your name?” and he answered, “Ya‘akov.” 29 (28) Then the man said, “From now on, you will no longer be called Ya‘akov, but Isra’el; because you have shown your strength to both God and men and have prevailed.” 30 (29) Ya‘akov asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he answered, “Why are you asking about my name?” and blessed him there.
(iii) 31 (30) Ya‘akov called the place P’ni-El [face of God], “Because I have seen God face to face, yet my life is spared.” 32 (31) As the sun rose upon him he went on past P’ni-El, limping at the hip. 33 (32) This is why, to this day, the people of Isra’el do not eat the thigh muscle that passes along the hip socket — because the man struck Ya‘akov’s hip at its socket. (Complete Jewish Bible).
24/7 Prayer Week:
August 26 – September 2, in the Lounge
Join with others in our church family to intercede for the ministries of our church, the needs of our community, and the spiritual health of our loved ones. Sign up today for a time slot for our 48-hour prayer event (8/31-9/2), as individuals, families, friends.
Alpha Course-
The Alpha Course is an introduction to the Christian faith. It is afriendly, relaxed, non-threatening opportunity to explore the big questions of life. A person’s walk of faith does not begin with their first expression of belief, but with their first genuinely expressed question about God and the meaning of life. Who will you invite?
The Alpha Course Introductory Dinner
Friday, September 7 at 6pm, childcare provided
Sunday evening sessions September 9- November 18, along with NazKidz and Youth Group
For more information and to pre-register go toowegonaz.com/alpha
Alpha Small Group Training:
Wednesday, August 29th from 6-8:30pm OR Saturday, September 1st from 9-11:30am.
Refreshments will be provided. Contact Polly Carman or the church office to register
Eastern Nazarene College Presents a performance of "The Bible Women's Project" on September 22nd at 6:30pm.
The Bible Women’s Project is a theatrical piece telling the true stories of several young Christian women as they intersect with stories of women in the Bible. This show combines storytelling, dance, music, improvisation, comedy, and moments of raw honesty. The play features women from the Old Testament in Act I and from the New Testament in Act II.
There is no charge for admission. Desserts and coffee/tea will be provided after the performance. The content of this performance is suitable for high school students and older, childcare will be provided. Please pick up your tickets from the church office and indicate if you need childcare.
Let’s Do Lunch:
If you are relatively new to the church or perhaps even have been attending for a while, we invite you to a luncheon in the mini-hall (next to the gymnasium) following the 11:00 service on Sunday, September 16. The agenda is simply sharing a meal and getting a chance for the church staff to meet you and your family. Please plan to join us!
Grief Share support group: If you or someone you know is grieving a loss of a loved one, we have a Grief Share Group that meets on Thursday evenings from 6:30-9pm, in the Lounge. Contact the church office for more information.
Women's Prayer will be observing Sabbath during the month of August and will resume on September 16th at 7pm in the Lounge. If there are requests that you would like to share for the women of our church to pray for please notify Linda Barton.
New wi-fi password: OwegoNaz-guest password: 1st_Church
Contact us at:
- office@owegonaz.com
- pastor.phil@owegonaz.com
- pastor.caleb@owegonaz.com
- thomas.golden@owegonaz.com
- janel.golden@owegonaz.com
- tiffany.belokur@owegonaz.com
- alicia.dixongarrard@owegonaz.com
Sunday, 26 August 2018
Facilities
Opening – Dennis Taylor
Closing – Linda Cass
Greeters:
Front Foyer
Jean Schmitt & Susan Fortier
Fellowship Door
Shirley Groome
Welcome Center
Margaret Edwards, Melissa Romans & Rosemarie Shipman
Higher Ground Cafe
Open: Dave Barton & Theresa Farrell
Close: Melissa Romans & Priscilla Yaman
Nursery
Carolyn Warner/Jenna Steele
Ushers – 11:00 Service
S. Door Position #1 – Amy VanGorden
S. Door Position #2 – Kip Seaver
N. Door Position #3 – Jocob Decker
See you Sunday!
In His Service,
Your Office Staff
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