Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School will be the week of July 17th through July 21st. Mark your calendar and plan to attend as we study Heroes —Galatians 1:4. VBS is for grades K—5th grade. VBS Helpers There is a sign up table is in the foyer for VBS helpers. Please stop by and sign up. There will be a BRIEF meeting right after church on Sunday July 9th. WOL is Continuing to Grow! Congratulations to Ryan & Heather Pokorzynski on the birth of a daughter Julia Janet born May 29th. Julia weighed 9 lbs. 2 oz and was 22.5” long. She joins her siblings Luke & John. Con- gratulations to the Grandparents Glenn Pokorzynski & Lani Mathews and to Mark & Jenny Moneypenny. Congratulations to Jason & Coral Lepper on the birth of a daughter Elizabeth Joy, born June 22nd. Elizabeth weighed 7 lbs. 3.7 oz. and was 20” long. Elizabeth is joined by her sister Isa- bella. Congratulations to the Grandparents Robert & Dawn Lep- per and Jim & Carol Makowske., Great Grandparents Roger & Marge Call and Anna Fitch. Aaron Wentz Address: Ingham County Medical Care Facility, Rehabilitation, Aaron Wentz, 3860 Dobie Road, Okemos, MI 48864 Personal Listening System Available—Ask for “Sound Mate” In order to meet the needs of our church body during worship , please turn off cell phones and pagers, leave the back pews open for families with small children and the short pews open for those with disabilities. Thank you. Praise & Worship Service July 2, 2017 Prayer Requests: 1. Those serving in our military: Joel DiMarzo, Anthony Giles, Katelynn Hatala, Jered Helwig, Austin Klein, Logan Klein, Robert Lepper, Shawn Long, Paul Man- ning, Courtney Matuzak, Nathanael Matuzak, Elaina Matuzak, Brandon Patterson, Mackenzie Sims, and Brandon Srebnik. 2. Lift up those with ongoing health concerns: Scott & Linda Joy, Faith & Alden Kirschner, Larry Gawne (Alzheimer’s), Rod Kaye, Phil Kirschner, Bev Joy, Jerry Warren, Sandy Zastrow, Shirlene & Don Liske. 3. Be in prayer for Aaron Wentz. Aaron was in a biking accident and broke his hip. Pray for comfort and com- plete healing. 4. Be in prayer for Kathy Danielson for her treatment for lymphoma. Comfort and peace for Kathy & Howard. 5. Pray for peace for Nancy Kanarr’s brother-in-law, Clare, as his condition worsens. 6. Be in prayer for VBS and the leaders July 17th—21st. 7. As the school year ended, let’s join our hearts together and remember to pray for all our students from K- college as they encounter many challenges both intel- lectually and socially each day-let’s pray that they re- main faithful in their walk with the Lord. There are many unspoken needs in our congregation, in- cluding upcoming surgeries or those struggling with chronic illness. Please remember them in your prayers. LOOKING AHEAD July 16th - Hero Sunday July 17th - Vacation Bible School (17th thru 21st) July 23rd - Quarterly Business Meeting (5:30 PM) July 30th - “Finding Hope” Gospel Sing, Alpena FG (7:00 PM) Pray for: NAB MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK Elsie Lewandowski, NAB Missionary, Cameroon OUR SUPPORTED MISSIONARIES Randy & Shelly Schmor, Kameron NAB GATWAY TEAM, Brookfield, WI OUR CHURCH FAMILIES MON—Jay & Donna Brubaker TUES – Colin Bruning WED – Vic & Carolyn Bruning THURS—Jim Burke FRI – Kip & Vickie Burke Coffee On The Green Join us on July 16th at 10:15 for coffee and goodies as we do fellowship alfresco! We will be enjoying the fresh summer air and warm conversations outside the main church doors near the stair- way. See you on the green! If you have a 10 X 10 pop-up can- opy & are willing to lend it for use during the coffee on the green, please contact Joy Klarich through the church office or email [email protected] Missions Paul Ewing, North American Baptist Missionary to Japan, will be visiting WOL July 8-9 and will preach during the worship service. The Mission Team is offering the opportunity to host Paul for evening meals Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Please connect with Team Leader Kip Burke, Doro- thy Helwig or Linda Fluker if you are available to spend some time and share a meal with Paul. Lake Ann Camp Lake Ann Camp Bus will be leaving the church at 8:00 AM on Monday the 10th of July. If your student is signed up for camp, but not for the bus ride over please contact Greg to sign them up. (989)916-5431. Communion It is our joy this morning to celebrate the Lord’s Supper (Communion). Here at Word of Life we practice an “open” communion. This means that anyone who has accepted the free gift of salvation through faith alone in Jesus Christ may par- ticipate with our church family in the taking of the bread and cup. Please examine your heart this morning and join us in celebration. (Gluten free Communion wafers are available at the Welcome Center). Benevolent Offering Each Communion Sunday we take a Benevolent Offering. These funds are channeled to people with special needs. You may use the Benevolent Offering envelope in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate for your offering. L.I.F.E. Night Children's Ministry If you have a desire to see hearts young and old changed for the Lord, then come serve with us for 10 weeks on Wednesday nights this Fall. Our children's ministry team is off to a great start, but we still need: Game Leaders Age Group Helpers for K-5 Pre-K & Nursery Workers Willing Hearts Sign up at the credenza to help make Word of Life the place to be on Wednesday nights.
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Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School will be the week of July 17th through July 21st. Mark your calendar and plan to attend as we study Heroes —Galatians 1:4. VBS is for grades K—5th grade. VBS Helpers There is a sign up table is in the foyer for VBS helpers. Please stop by and sign up. There will be a BRIEF meeting right after church on Sunday July 9th.
WOL is Continuing to Grow! Congratulations to Ryan & Heather Pokorzynski on the birth of a daughter Julia Janet born May 29th. Julia weighed 9 lbs. 2 oz and was 22.5” long. She joins her siblings Luke & John. Con-gratulations to the Grandparents Glenn Pokorzynski & Lani Mathews and to Mark & Jenny Moneypenny. Congratulations to Jason & Coral Lepper on the birth of a daughter Elizabeth Joy, born June 22nd. Elizabeth weighed 7 lbs. 3.7 oz. and was 20” long. Elizabeth is joined by her sister Isa-bella. Congratulations to the Grandparents Robert & Dawn Lep-per and Jim & Carol Makowske., Great Grandparents Roger & Marge Call and Anna Fitch. Aaron Wentz Address: Ingham County Medical Care Facility, Rehabilitation, Aaron Wentz, 3860 Dobie Road, Okemos, MI 48864
Personal Listening System Available—Ask for “Sound Mate” In order to meet the needs of our church body during worship , please
turn off cell phones and pagers, leave the back pews open for
families with small children and the short pews open for those with
disabilities. Thank you.
Praise & Worship Service July 2, 2017
Prayer Requests: 1. Those serving in our military: Joel DiMarzo, Anthony
Giles, Katelynn Hatala, Jered Helwig, Austin Klein, Logan Klein, Robert Lepper, Shawn Long, Paul Man-ning, Courtney Matuzak, Nathanael Matuzak, Elaina Matuzak, Brandon Patterson, Mackenzie Sims, and Brandon Srebnik.
2. Lift up those with ongoing health concerns: Scott & Linda Joy, Faith & Alden Kirschner, Larry Gawne (Alzheimer’s), Rod Kaye, Phil Kirschner, Bev Joy, Jerry Warren, Sandy Zastrow, Shirlene & Don Liske.
3. Be in prayer for Aaron Wentz. Aaron was in a biking accident and broke his hip. Pray for comfort and com-plete healing.
4. Be in prayer for Kathy Danielson for her treatment for
lymphoma. Comfort and peace for Kathy & Howard.
5. Pray for peace for Nancy Kanarr’s brother-in-law, Clare,
as his condition worsens.
6. Be in prayer for VBS and the leaders July 17th—21st.
7. As the school year ended, let’s join our hearts together and remember to pray for all our students from K-college as they encounter many challenges both intel-lectually and socially each day-let’s pray that they re-main faithful in their walk with the Lord.
There are many unspoken needs in our congregation, in-cluding upcoming surgeries or those struggling with chronic illness. Please remember them in your prayers.
LOOKING AHEAD July 16th - Hero Sunday July 17th - Vacation Bible School (17th thru 21st) July 23rd - Quarterly Business Meeting (5:30 PM) July 30th - “Finding Hope” Gospel Sing, Alpena FG (7:00 PM)
Pray for: NAB MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK Elsie Lewandowski, NAB Missionary, Cameroon OUR SUPPORTED MISSIONARIES Randy & Shelly Schmor, Kameron NAB GATWAY TEAM, Brookfield, WI
OUR CHURCH FAMILIES MON—Jay & Donna Brubaker TUES – Colin Bruning WED – Vic & Carolyn Bruning THURS—Jim Burke FRI – Kip & Vickie Burke
Coffee On The Green Join us on July 16th at 10:15 for coffee and goodies as we do fellowship alfresco! We will be enjoying the fresh summer air and warm conversations outside the main church doors near the stair-way. See you on the green! If you have a 10 X 10 pop-up can-opy & are willing to lend it for use during the coffee on the green, please contact Joy Klarich through the church office or email [email protected] Missions Paul Ewing, North American Baptist Missionary to Japan, will be visiting WOL July 8-9 and will preach during the worship service. The Mission Team is offering the opportunity to host Paul for evening meals Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Please connect with Team Leader Kip Burke, Doro-thy Helwig or Linda Fluker if you are available to spend some time and share a meal with Paul. Lake Ann Camp Lake Ann Camp Bus will be leaving the church at 8:00 AM on Monday the 10th of July. If your student is signed up for camp, but not for the bus ride over please contact Greg to sign them up. (989)916-5431.
Communion It is our joy this morning to celebrate the Lord’s Supper (Communion). Here at Word of Life we practice an “open” communion. This means that anyone who has accepted the free gift of salvation through faith alone in Jesus Christ may par-ticipate with our church family in the taking of the bread and cup. Please examine your heart this morning and join us in celebration. (Gluten free Communion wafers are available at the Welcome Center). Benevolent Offering Each Communion Sunday we take a Benevolent Offering. These funds are channeled to people with special needs. You may use the Benevolent Offering envelope in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate for your offering.
L.I.F.E. Night Children's Ministry If you have a desire to see hearts young and old changed for the
Lord, then come serve with us for 10 weeks on Wednesday nights
this Fall. Our children's ministry team is off to a great start, but we
still need:
Game Leaders
Age Group Helpers for K-5
Pre-K & Nursery Workers
Willing Hearts
Sign up at the credenza to help make Word of Life the place to be
on Wednesday nights.
Staff Elders Rev. Scott A. Joy—Lead Pastor
Nathan Mayer—Associate Pastor of Connecting Ministries
Non-Staff Elders Dan Kirschner
Kevin Berg Kevin Dore
Church Secretary: Jeanne Romero
Administrative Assistant to the Lead Pastor: Joy Klarich Youth Ministry Administrative Coordinator: Greg Achatz
Word of Life Baptist Church
1900 N. Bagley, Alpena MI 49707 (989) 354-8019 Web Site: www.wolbc.org Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: 9:00 AM—4:30 PM (Closed over the lunch hour and all day on Thursday)
Today at Word of Life 9:00 AM Adult Bible Fellowships (ABF’s), Jr. & Sr. High Classes 10:15 AM Coffee Fellowship Meets in the lower level of the church. Whether you are new to our church, or are a regular attendee, take this time to get “acquainted” with someone you don’t know and enjoy a cup of coffee together. 10:45 AM Praise & Worship Service, Kidville (Nursery-5th Grade) 12:30 PM Singing Ministry at the Hospital
This Week at Word of Life SUNDAY, July 2 Worship Service TUESDAY, July 4 Church Office Closed/Independence Day WEDNESDAY, July 5 7:45 AM Men’s Bible Study & Breakfast 6:30 PM Wed. Evening Prayer 7:55 PM Worship Practice
July 2, 2017
Title: “Where Freedom is Found”
Text: Philippians 3:20
Pastor Scott A. Joy
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