Worship Children’s Christmas Musical – Thank you for joining us today for our Children’s Christmas Musical, “UNFROZEN”, an epic tale of two sisters that goes through the entire Christmas story in a funny and unique way. We are excited to worship with you this morning!
Christmas Eve Service – Join us on December 24th at 7:00 p.m. for our We want to say a very special welcome to our guests here today. We are glad you are here! We trust you will find this to be a warm, friendly, and caring place. Most of all, we pray the Holy Spirit’s presence will warm your heart in the worship of our risen Savior! If it is your first time at OFCN, you can find a Connect Card found in the back of the pews. Please fill out this card at your convenience with as much information as you feel comfortable. You can drop the Connect Card off in the offering plate, or return it to the Welcome Center.
Christmas Eve Service! You don’t want to miss this wonderful opportunity to Worship Emmanuel – God with us – this Christmas season!
STAFF
Brad Stockton, Lead Pastor
[email protected] Mark Green, Discipleship and Administration Pastor
[email protected] Leslie Davies, Children’s Pastor
[email protected] Chris Davies, Youth Pastor
[email protected] David Rice, Worship Arts Pastor
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Jim Roberts, Visitation Pastor
[email protected] Julie Semans, Office Secretary
[email protected] Kari Klein, Office Secretary
[email protected] Keith & Lynnaè Kelley, Facility Managers
[email protected] Sycamore Tree Preschool Lynnaè Kelley, Director
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Sycamore Tree Preschool “Helping Little People See Jesus” Monday – Thursday Classes 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. We use Bible-based curriculum and programming.
Early Childhood Worship
You can contact our Nursery Director, Sarah Schmidtfranz at 517.625.0536
Sunday 12/13 and Wednesday 12/16 9:30 AM Nursery (Birth-17 months) ---------------------- Rhonda Robinson & Patty DeMeritt Toddlers (18 months. to 2 years) -------------- Carol Demis & Kim Samson Preschool (3 years to 4 years) ------------------ Fred & Lori Fernette Wednesday – 6:30 PM --------------------------- Sarah Schmidtfranz & Julie Semans
Sunday 12/20 and THURSDAY 12/24 8:30 AM Nursery (Birth -17 months) ---------------------- Jon & Cindy Wilson 9:30 AM Nursery (Birth-17 months) ---------------------- Julie Semans & Sarah Jurhs Toddlers (18 months. to 2 years) -------------- Becky Wotring & Hayley Nichols Preschool (3 years to 4 years) ------------------ Fred & Lori Fernette Thursday (Christmas Eve) – 7:00 PM -------- Scott & Tara Shorey
for Tots”. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys to distribute as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the local community. If you would like to help out, please put any donations in the “Toys for Tots” box in the foyer! If you would like to help out with distributing gifts at the Salvation Army (12/18 and 12/21-23), please call them at 989.725.7485
Midweek Prayer Gathering – On Wednesday evenings from 5:45 to 8 we will have the sanctuary open for prayer. You are welcome to come and go as you wish. Growth Classes will meet at their respective times, but we welcome you to spend time in prayer as the Lord leads you. Resumes January 20th!
Prayer Requests – If you have a prayer request, please fill out a Connect Card and drop it in the offering plate, or return it to the Welcome Center!
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PASTORS
Serve Toys for Tots – One of the projects we are partnering with this year is “Toys
Current Connecting Groups Sunday Afternoon/Evening: Meyer Group ---------------------------------Kennell/Lauria Group ----------------------DeMeritt Group ------------------------------Fruchey/Bates/Semans Group ----------Green Group ---------------------------------Polmounter/Meyer Group -----------------Stockton Group -------------------------------
More Opportunities Midweek Family Dinner – We have had great success with our Midweek Dinners! You have voted with your feet, and we are happy to announce we will be continuing the meals on Wednesday from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. in Moss Hall through spring! These meals will be offered for $3 per person, maxing out at $10 per family. Join us, and enjoy a wonderful dinner and fellowship time before our Growth Classes on Wednesday nights – Resumes January 13th!
Open Gym Basketball – We have open gym every Monday at 6:00 p.m. for basketball! Please come out and enjoy the sport and fellowship with one another! If you have questions, please contact Arnie Warner: 810.820.0764
3:00 at 2548 E Garrison Rd (Durand) 4:00 at 4344 S Vernon Rd (Durand) 6:00 at 952 N Park St 6:00 at OFCN in Room 8 Contact Pastor Mark for Location 6:00 at 409 Clear Water Dr (Perry) 6:00 at 271 E Haven Dr
Thursday Evening: Schmidtfranz/McCall Group --------------- 6:00 at 2900 S Meridian Rd (Ovid)
Books for the Taylor Life Center – The Taylor Life Center is developing a therapeutic library and book center, which aims to get books into the hands of children in poverty so they are able to discover the wonder of books, and the security of having mom or dad read to them. If you have some new or gently used books for children and teens, please bring them to the Welcome Center for donation. Contact Ruth Jandik for more information: 989.277.1298
Spiritual Renewal Services – We are having Spiritual Renewal Services here at Owosso First Church of the Nazarene January 10-13, 2016 with Dr. Jim Diehl.
Other: Mom’s Group --------------------------------- Contact Katie Chunko: 989.326.0542
He was elected as a General Superintendent, the highest office in the Church of the Nazarene, in 1993, and served in that position for 16 years.
*For contact information, please see the Connecting Group Brochure at the Welcome Center or online at owossonazarene.org/connect
Dr. Diehl’s passion to be a pastor, preacher, and administrator continues with an ongoing preaching ministry from a pastor’s heart.
Grow Winter Growth Classes – Below are our Winter Growth Classes. You can find more class information in the Worship Folder handout this week! Electives will begin on Sunday, January 17th and on Sunday, January 20th. Sunday Morning: Human Sexuality ---------------------------Logos ------------------------------------------Oasis (Post-High School) ----------------Point of Grace -------------------------------Starting Point --------------------------------Thrive -------------------------------------------
9:45 in Room 8 9:45 in Moss Hall 9:45 in Conference Room 9:45 in Smith 9:45 in Room 5 9:45 in Room 10
Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Study -------------------------- 9:30 in Smith Wednesday Evening: Grief Share -----------------------------------Books of the Bible: -------------------------A Deeper Kind of Calm -------------------Essentials of Discipline --------------------Life with God ---------------------------------Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit --The Unseen Battle ---------------------------
6:30 in the Choir Room 7:00 in Room C1 7:00 in Room 5 7:00 in Smith 7:00 in Room 8 7:00 in the Conference Room 7:00 in Room 10
Saturday Membership Class – January 30th Connecting with OFCN --------------------- 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Room 8
He frequently speaks at camp meetings, college revivals, district ministerial retreats, district lay retreats, zone crusades, and international events. Mark your calendars now, and don’t miss this excellent opportunity for spiritual renewal in January 2016!
Tithing Envelopes – New boxed tithing envelopes are available in the foyer by the offices. Please look for your name and new tithing number. If you would like to start using the OFCN boxed giving envelopes, but haven’t used them in the past, please sign up on the form and we will have a box available for you soon!
Inclement Weather – During this winter season, please be aware of the following:
When a decision has been made to cancel services due to weather, you will find an announcement in the following places by 7:30 AM: OFCN Facebook page, our website: www.owossonazarene.org, and a Weekly Connection email. Sycamore Tree Preschool will be cancelled when Owosso Schools are closed. Rentals will be cancelled when Owosso Schools are closed. Wednesday PM activities will be cancelled when Owosso Schools are closed. All youth/children’s activities at the church will be cancelled when Owosso Schools are closed.
TREE HOUSE MINISTRIES
“Branching out to love God and love others.” -Matthew 22:35
Worship Tree House Ministries – 10:45 a.m. in Room C-2
Connect
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, December 13th – Children’s Christmas Musical 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Sunday Morning Growth Classes Morning Worship Service – “UNFROZEN” Kid’s Quiz Practice – Smith
KidConnect – Wednesdays at 7:00! Be sure to get your kids involved in midweek! There will be no Wednesday evening activities on December 23rd or December 30th!
Monday, December 14
Growth Classes
Tuesday, December 15
K-5th Grade Growth Classes – Sundays from 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. in the Community Center
More Information Calendars – Available in the Early Childhood and Tree House wings. Stay up to date with all our events! Children’s Christmas Musical – Thank you for joining us today for our Children’s Christmas Musical, “UNFROZEN”, an epic tale of two sisters that goes through the entire Christmas story in a funny and unique way. We are excited to worship with you this morning! Serving This Christmas – Instead of collecting shoe boxes this Christmas, our church will be adopting prisoner’s families through Angel Tree, and supporting Toys for Tots by collecting new unopened toys. Be on the look-out for ways to get involved as deadlines approach, and help a family this Christmas through these very special ministries!
9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m.
Walkers Sycamore Tree Preschool Open Gym Basketball Sycamore Tree Preschool Ladies Bible Study – Christmas Luncheon
Wednesday, December 16 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Walkers Sycamore Tree Preschool IGNITE Gathering KidConnect
Thursday, December 17 9:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Sycamore Tree Preschool Worship Team Rehearsal
Friday, December 18 9:00 a.m.
Walkers
Saturday, December 19 NEXT SUNDAY, December 20th – 4th Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
(Grades 6-12)
Worship Team Rehearsal Early Morning Worship Service Sunday Morning Growth Classes Morning Worship Service Kid’s Quiz Practice – Smith
Our mission as a church is to go make devoted followers of Jesus.
Worship IGNITE Gathering – Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:15 in the Teen Room
Connect Connecting Group – Sunday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 at the Davies’ Home (706 Willow Springs Drive)
Grow Growth Class - Sunday mornings from 9:45 – 10:30 in C-5 (MS) and the Teen Room (HS)
Serve Each month we serve the people groups that are near to the heart of God according to Matthew 25:31-46 and James 1:27 (the hungry, thirsty, naked, prisoner, sick, widow, and orphan). This month, we will begin wrapping gifts and writing cards for the families of prisoners through Angel Tree. Before Christmas we will “Visit the Prisoner’s” families and deliver gifts to them.
More Opportunities Friday Night Lights – Friday, January 8th / 6-9 p.m. / Grades 6-12 / Open gym, video games, board games, movie theatre, and much more…
