Volume 4 Number 47
Ann Arbor Church of Christ, 2500 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
November 18, 2007
Welcome
Welcome to the Ann Arbor Church of Christ! We are so glad God brought you to us today and it’s our prayer that He will use us to bring you even closer to Him. During our Sunday morning worship hour we offer a Bible-based worship program for children ages 3 through 1st Grade, and 2nd-4th Grade. Children who wish to participate will be dismissed after the Lord’s Supper. There is also a cry room for training small children in the back of the auditorium where you and your children can still see and hear the service. If you would like to know more about us, our services, or our ministries, one of our shepherds or ministers will be happy to talk with you. We would love to help you in any way we can!
Community Outreach
Thanksgiving Food Program
TODAY, November 18, we will be handing out Thanksgiving food from 2:00 to 4:00 to families in the community. Through a number of channels we receive family names, invite them to our building, and give them all the food for a Thanksgiving dinner. This year we have partnered with Country Markets in Saline for the food. Please pray for the families that we will meet. Would you like to help? See Michael Boyd To get the latest information on Community Outreach events and opportunities, send an email to Michael@annarborchurchofchrist.com to have your name added to the mail list.
Our Shepherds:
Terry Dalrymple Jon Keith Karl Luttrell Jim Mattocks Tom Ogar Jack Osinski 769-7367 747-6827 995-4407 433-0217 944-2299 475-0076
Happy Thanksgiving!
“Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in his ways. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.” Psalms 128:1-2
Upcoming Events
Nov 18 Nov 22 Nov 30 Thanksgiving Project THANKSGIVING Girl’s Night Out
This Week’s Church Billboard
“Counting time is not so important as making time count.”
Visit us on the web at: www.AnnArborChurchOfChrist.com
Be sure to wish Amy Ogar, LaRue Cochran and Joe Schulz a very Happy Birthday before they leave today!
Tuesday Mornings 9:30-11:00 am
“Women in the Word”
No Class November 20 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday
Upcoming Christmas Events
Join us in getting into the Christmas spirit this year! We have four family Christmas events to look forward to, so mark your calendars for the following:
Service Opportunity
For a number of years, the Luttrell family has volunteered with Meals on Wheels on Thanksgiving Day. This year they would like to extend an invitation to anyone in the congregation who is interested to join them in this effort: This year, Ypsilanti Meals On Wheels really needs volunteers to deliver meals on Thanksgiving day. They are feeding about 200 seniors and others who are recuperating at home and can't get out or fix their own meals. Call Meals On Wheels at 487-9669 and sign up to volunteer before the holiday. 10 a.m. Thursday, November 22 Meet at the Meals On Wheels office: First Baptist Church 1110 West Cross Street Ypsilanti Bring a large box and a cooler. You will pick up the food at the church and deliver to your assigned route. It usually takes about 1 1/2 to 2 hours to deliver to 4-6 homes in the Ypsilanti/ Ypsilanti Township area. At 12:30 p.m. - Go home and enjoy your own Thanksgiving dinner with the warm feeling of knowing you have brightened someone else's holiday! For more information, please contact Char Luttrell.
Sunday, December 9
Following our Sunday morning service we will have a family Christmas lunch in the fellowship hall. We'll enjoy food (details about food are to follow in the next couple of weeks), fellowship and entertainment from our own members! We want our members to showcase your talents by singing, reading poetry, playing an instrument, doing a skit, or whatever you can come up with...you're limited only by your own creativity. If you would like to participate in the entertainment, contact Emily Jobe. To help with food, contact Amy Jo Perry. To help with decoration, see Kelli Glenn.
Wednesday, December 19
For our Wednesday evening service, our church family will go Christmas caroling around to neighborhood assisted-living facilities. We'd like to invite our friends in the community to join us in this event so we can all have fun and brighten the days of some of our senior neighbors! For more information, contact Lance or Amy Jo Perry.
Monday, December 24
We'll be putting together a Christmas Eve candlelight service for this evening. Details will follow soon, but mark your calendars!
Outreach Opportunity
** Foodgatherers **
When: Weekdays, weekends, 2 hour shifts available at various times. Where: Food Gatherers Community Kitchen, downtown Ann Arbor. What is it: Augusta Simmons has been volunteering each week serving meals and cleaning up in the kitchen. This is a great opportunity to serve the community . For more information and available shifts, please contact Megan Palmer at: meggers@foodgatherers.org, (734) 761-2796 More Food Gatherers information: http://www.foodgatherers.org/volunteer.htm
Room For Rent Needed
Rob Fagerlund is interested in finding a new living arrangement, and is looking for a room or efficiency apartment to rent. He also needs to live close to the Ann Arbor bus line. If you have any information on possible living space, or someone looking for a roommate, please contact Rob as soon as possible: (734) 945-2175 or email: Robert_fager@yahoo.com.
Sunday Morning
November 18, 2007
Worship Guide
Winterfest
Winterfest is fast approaching. This year Winterfest is February 15 -17. I am excited about the opportunity to be with you all during this weekend. Here is how the costs for Winterfest will work this year. Super Early Bird (Pay by November 30th) $100 Early Bird (Pay by December 31st) $125 Pre -Registration (Pay by February 15th) $150 . Your payment will include your registration, hotel, and bus fee $50 of your Registration is non-refundable. If you are going to need a Winterfest scholarship you should let me know ASAP. You can find out more details about Winterfest by going to www.winterfest.org
Lance Perry Randy Hoffman Tim Bradburn
Greeting Prayer Communion & Offering
Song Leader: Bryan Jobe
Christmas Fun!
Last year we went ice skating in downtown Detroit and went to the hard rock cafe to eat for our Christmas Party. It was pretty awesome. We are going to do that again on Saturday December 1st. We will meet at the building at 3pm and we will return at about 9pm. You will need about $25 for this trip. (If you would like to go, but cannot afford it please let me know.) I hope you can come and share in the Christmas fun! Nov 25 Darryl Canty Jon Keith Jay Lambert Much Love, ~Darryl
Sunday Morning Servants
Greeting Morning Prayer Communion Prayer: Communion Servers for the Month of November: Nov 18 Lance Perry Randy Hoffman Tim Bradburn *Jim Mattocks Robert Parker John Ogar Michael Boyd Ben Stroud Karl Luttrell
Girl’s Night Out!
Why not get together for a really girly night? Enjoy new jewelry fashions and wonderful makeovers. The experience will open your mind to the benefits of rejuvenating your body through relaxation and pampering that leaves you with a sense of peace and tranquility. Proceeds go to the Igniter Campaign. When: Friday November 30 AND Friday December 14, from 6:00-9:00 pm. Where: The church building Contacts: Tierra Jackson (734) 929-2284 Daren McConnell (734) 485-3053, and Augusta Simmons (734) 262-0113.
*Denotes Lead server who is responsible for making sure other servers are
ready to go each week during the month.
“...do this in memory of Me.” Luke 22:19
Lobby Greeters 11/18 Ogar Family, Jack & Judy Osinski 11/25 Randy Hoffman, Karen McConnell, Paula Dalrymple 12/02 Billie Haske, Deb Klien, Wendy Romans Attended Nursery 11/18 11/25 12/02 Kelli Rupard & Wendy Romans Hovan-Gailbreaths Kerry Boyd & Bria Parker
Prayers
Rob Fagerlund's mom - Rob’s mom is dealing with Alzheimer’s, and Rob has asked for our prayers, that he and his brothers and sister will make good, God-guided decisions regarding her care. Stan Creft, dad of friends of Don and Lora Schwab from "Up North (Joy Church)," dealing with heart surgery at the U of M and recovery for a week or so. Paula and Terry - safe travels (Texas, Tennessee)
**Please Staff Nursery at the Start of Worship**
Service Times
Sunday: Bible Study Praise & Worship Life Groups Wednesday Tuesday - Ladies’ Class 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Various 7:00 p.m. 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Eric Muthra - friend of Peter Elias who recently suffered a brain aneurism and is still in critical condition. From Tom Luckett: I shared with all of you on Sunday, my mom was in the hospital getting treatment for shingles and being monitored for complications due to her diabetes. Thank you for your prayers; she went home this week. I would like for you to continue to pray for her that she obtains strength on her ongoing battles over weight control. On another note, ironically while my dad was visiting my mom this past Monday in the hospital, he had a heart attack. They took him from Herrick hospital in Tecumseh to St. Joseph hospital in Ann Arbor by life flight. He had two shunts placed into his arteries. The doctors feel that his arteries are unclogged and that there was minor damage done to his heart. I believe it was a blessing in disguise because if he would have had this at home, he probably would not have made it. Please pray for him to receive a speedy recovery. Thanks for the prayers. ~Tom Wendy Roman's grandmother - please pray for her as she’s not doing well. Geri Mattocks' Mom - surgery on November 28th, dealing with cancer. Emily Jobe, Kelli Marra & Africa Poole - Please pray for healthy pregnancies. Danny Speight - Tim’s Dad, diagnosed with Colon Cancer. He is having a mass and a portion of his colon removed on November 19 at Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis. He will be in the hospital recovering for 4 - 7 days. If the mass has spread, he will have chemotherapy. Tim has asked that we pray for his Dad, and would love for us to send encouraging notes to him at the following address: Danny Speight 2713 Andy Drive Indianapolis, Indiana 46229 Eddie Dutkiewicz - Please keep Eddie in your prayers as he struggles with back pain and stress.
Family Report
Sunday Giving (11/11) Weekly Average Weekly Budget $4,396 $3,628 $4,500
Life Groups
Life Groups meet on Sunday afternoons, Sunday evenings and at other times during the week. Interested members meet together in homes throughout the area for Bible study and discussion. The relaxed and casual environment of these small groups encourages a closer and more personal relationship with each other. If you would be interested in joining a Life Group, please talk to any of our shepherds, ministers or group leaders and they will help you find the group most convenient to you.
Our Deacons
Michael Boyd Community Outreach Tim Bradburn 5th-8th Grade Educ. Randy Hoffman Building & Grounds . Bryan Jobe Worship Joe Schulz Building & Grounds
Our Ministers
Lance Perry Pulpit Minister 944-0492 lance@annarborchurchofchrist.com
Darryl Canty Youth Minister 662-6780 darryl@annarborchurchofchrist.com Office (734) 662-2756