THIS WEEK TUESDAY: 11/5

GIRLS DAY OUT—MOMS IN PRAYER, (formerly Moms in Touch) 9:30 AM, Multi-Purpose Room. Child care is provided.

CHRISTMAS CHOREOGRAPHY REHEARSAL, 7:00 PM, North Gym.

WEDNESDAY: 11/6 MORNING BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER, 10:15 AM, Building Passion for God,

with Pastor Mark, Multi-Purpose Room. PRAYER FOR OUR YOUTH & CHILDREN, 6:00 PM, Prayer Room. KINGDOM KIDS CHOIR, 6:15 PM, Elementary Chapel. FAMILY NIGHT SERVICES, 7:00 PM Adult Bible Studies will begin in the Sanctuary with a time of worship.

Building Passion for God, with Pastor Mark, Sanctuary.

A Survey of the Old Testament, with John Allen and Charles Seibert in the Northview Room.

Single & Single Again (ages 30+) - The Sacred Search, with Pastor Laurie, Multi-Purpose Room.

Financial Peace University, C-102, for those that preregistered. Arise, C-110, for those that preregistered. IMPACTO (Ministerio En Español): Sígueme. [International Ministry

IMPACTO: Follow Me, Chapel]. Crossroads–(College, 20s)–Single or Married, in the Café Commons.

Current series: Expectations vs. Reality: A Study of Malachi. Free activity afterwards: Helium Trampoline Park in New Berlin!

Shift Student Ministries: for students in grades 7-12. The Youth Center opens at 6:15 PM: game room & youth café. New series on prayer: Open Skies.

Royal Rangers & Girls Ministries Clubs, for K5 through 12th grade. Rainbows, Sunbeams, Hug-a-Bug Club and Nursery available for your newborn through K4 children.

THURSDAY: 11/7 WOMEN’S KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP, 10:00 AM, Colectivo (formerly

Alterra), 2301 S Kinnickinnic Ave., Bayview. CENTENNIAL SENIOR APTS LIFE GROUP, 1:00-2:00 PM CHRISTMAS CHOREOGRAPHY REHEARSAL, 6:00 PM, Sanctuary Foyer. CHRISTMAS DRAMA REHEARSAL, 6:30 PM, Sanctuary.

FRIDAY: 11/8 FASTING & PRAYER MEETING, 10:00 AM—1:00 PM, Prayer Room. PIASECKI LIFE GROUP, 7:00 PM. RIEGER LIFE GROUP, 7:00 PM. SOSA LIFE GROUP, 7:00 PM.

SATURDAY: 11/9 CHRISTMAS CHOREOGRAPHY REHEARSAL, 8:00 AM, Preschool Chapel. WOMEN’S MINISTRIES CHRISTMAS TEA, today (Sunday, November 3rd) is

the last day to get tickets. Shopping from 8:00 AM, doors to Gym open at 9:15 AM, event begins at 9:45 AM.

CHRISTMAS DRAMA REHEARSAL, 10:30 AM, Sanctuary. GREGERSON HOME LIFE GROUP, 6:30 PM VUKOVICH/MARTINEZ SINGLE & SINGLE PARENTS LIFE GROUP, 7:00 PM

7:30 AM FOUNDATION PRAYER, Prayer Room

8:00 AM &

10:30 AM

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP Songs of Worship and Praise Pastor Brooks’ message: Engaging Your Family CHILDREN'S WORSHIP SERVICES, Infants thru 6th grade.

9:30 AM POWER FOR LIVING CLASSES STARTING POINT

Christianity 101—The Basics of the Christian Faith, Northview Room, Steve Turner and Sherry Brooks.

Membership & Connections, C-114, various pastors. MARRIAGE

Preparing for Marriage: Marriage on the Rock, D-101, Daryl & Cindy Ratliff and Joe & Patti Hren.

As Long As We Both Shall Live, Multi-Purpose Room, Rick & Pastor Laurie Ganiere and Jim Sanders.

2to1 (20s married): God’s Blueprint for a Great Marriage, C-116, Kurt & Lindsay Stanford.

PARENTING Trophy Child, C-118, Jon & Joanie Brooks and Willi & Judith Schulz.

CHRISTIAN LIVING Loving God, Chapel, Pastor Mark and Scott Tomatz. Altar Ego, Music Hall, Jamie & Joy Herbst. Four Blood Moons: Something is About to Change, South Gym, Dave

Sisti. Principles of “True Ministry”, North Gym, Dave Linz and Mike

Williams. Caleb’s Army Prayer, Prayer Room, John & Carol Rieger. Crossroads (ages 18-29): The New Rules of Love, Dating & Being

Single, C−112, various teachers.

The Christmas Experience, C−108, Rick Borger. BIBLE STUDY

Thru the Bible: Matthew—The Lessons Jesus Taught, C−102, Bill Barnier and Michael Kelly.

Romans: Verse by Verse, C-104, Reed Bonneville, Bill Ratliff and Jon Wardecke.

INTERNATIONAL Español: Cuando gente de Dios hacen cosas que no son de Dios,

C−110, Marie Arroyo. International Gathering: Jesus is , D−103, Jody Smith &

Pastor Juan. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR YOUTH & CHILDREN

12:15 PM ROYAL RANGER COUNCIL OF ACHIEVEMENT, North Gym

3:00 PM CHRISTMAS CHOREOGRAPHY REHEARSAL, Preschool Chapel

5:00 PM ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL, Chapel CHOIR REHEARSAL, Music Hall CHRISTMAS DRAMA REHEARSAL, C-112

5:30 PM BIBLE QUIZ PRACTICE, Pee Wee: G-104, JBQ: G-108, Teen: D-103

6:00 PM WATCHMAN/SOUL PURPOSE PRAYER, Prayer Room

7:00 PM EVENING WORSHIP & PRAISE SERVICE Songs of Worship and Praise Pastor Juan ministering from God’s Word LITTLE KIDS TIME, for 3 & 4 year olds, Room H-102

OAK CREEK KIDS SPOTLIGHT Today in children’s church…

Kidventure Central (grades 1-6): Joshua Extreme Hero—You Want Me to Do WHAT?

• Junior Kids Church (Age 3-K5): Joseph as a Boy

• Walkers-Age 2: God Gives Vegetables

Headsets are available for the hard of hearing and for Spanish translation at the Sanctuary Information Center. (Para recibir Traducción al español, consiga sus audifonos en el Centro de Información-cerca del Santuario.)

TODAY: November 3, 2013 FUTURE EVENTS NEW SERMON SERIES: “WHEN LESS IS MORE”

This new sermon series begins next Sunday, November 10th and is based on John chapter 15.

2013-2014 MISSIONS PLEDGE If you have not yet had an opportunity to be a part of our 2013-2014 Missions program that helps to evangelize the world, be a part of this miracle by picking up a faith promise form at any Information Center today. Our yearly total for pledges so far is $574,978.00. New pledges begin November 2013.

ANNUAL WOMEN’S MINISTRY CHRISTMAS TEA Saturday, November 9, 9:45 AM

Today (Sunday, November 3) is the last day to get your tickets for the Christmas Tea. They are $12. We are still looking for women who would be interested in volunteering as a greeter, beverage server or food server. You can get more information at the Women's Ministry table in the Foyer.

BABY DEDICATION The next baby dedication service is scheduled for Sunday, November 24 during

the 10:30 a.m. service. If you’d like to have your child dedicated, please call the church office at 414−762−2010 by Friday, November 15 and plan on attending the mandatory class on

Sunday, November 17th at 9:30 a.m. in A-101 (nursery area).

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS This special study on Saturday, November 16 at 10:00 AM is for those experiencing the Holidays after the death of a loved one. For more information, contact Bill Callies at wcallies@aol.com or 414-764-4574.

PRIME TIME LIVE NEWS All seniors are invited to the Thanksgiving luncheon provided by the church on Thursday, November 14th at 12:00 noon in the Food Court. Pick up your complimentary tickets at the main Information Center by next Sunday, November 10th.

OAK CREEK AG MARRIAGE WEEKEND FEBRUARY 21-22, 2014

Join us for this wonderful weekend with guest speaker Ted Cunningham, author of Trophy Child and coauthor of As Long as We Both Shall Live. Registration is $65 if you register by January 10, 2014 and includes lunch on Saturday.

WATER BAPTISM The next water baptism will be Sunday, November 10, at 7:00 PM. If you would like to be baptized and are at least 12 years old, sign up today at any of the Information Centers and plan to attend the baptismal class on November 10 either at 9:30 AM or 12:00 PM in the Conference Room.

LIVING WATER BOOKSTORE

November Bible Sale!

During the month of November, all Bibles are 20% off the marked price. Come check out new releases like the

Gospel Transformation Study Bible, the Wayfinding Daily Bible, and the Kids' Big Picture Interactive Bible.

If we don't have the Bible you're looking for in stock, we can order it and you'll still get the sale price. Get a head start on your Christmas gifts and Bible reading

resolutions for 2014!

WWW.OAKCREEKAG.ORG Check out our church website! Here you will be able to watch sermons, read the bulletin, view the daily calendar, and explore the many available ministries.

DIRECT PAYMENT FORMS For your convenience, we have direct payment authorization forms available for anyone interested in having an electronic debit entry made from their checking account. You can choose to have the entry made on a weekly, monthly or bi-monthly basis for TITHES, MISSIONS, BUILDING A BRIDGE (building fund) and/or the STRONG FOUNDATION FUND (debt retirement). Forms are available at any of the Information Centers.

LIVE THE DREAM is now seen Thursdays at 11:30 AM on the following channels: Channel 52, Time Warner Cable 21, Charter Cable 20 & Uverse 52. Pray for this outreach!

SERMON NOTES

OTHER NEWS JOIN THE OCAG BOOK CLUB IN NOVEMBER

The Book Club pick for November is "7," by Jen Hatmaker. Disturbed by her family's comfort with American excess, Hatmaker writes with humor and depth about their unique social and spiritual decision to reduce material possessions and distractions in order to connect with God. The book is available in the Living Water Bookstore at a discounted price. Read the book and join us for an informal discussion on

Sunday, November 24 at 6 p.m. in the Commons Area. Any questions, contact Christine Jacobs at 414-766-9479 or mcjacobs@wi.rr.com.

DO YOU HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST? The following prayer ministries are available:

Emergencies – Call Telephone Prayer Chain – Leader Geri Jacobson @ 414−231−9545.

All other needs – general@oakcreekag.org or call the church office

@ 414-762-2010.

THIS WEEK’S CAFÉ SPECIALS: Sunday:

Breakfast: Omelet, Pancakes or Breakfast Croissant: $3

Lunch: Beef Tips over Egg Noodles w/ Veggies & Roll: $8; or Potato Crusted

Tilapia w/ Rice Pilaf, Veggies & Roll: $8

Wednesday:

Chili Dog w/ Fries & a Pickle: $6

Soup, 1/2 Sandwich, Small Salad & Fountain Drink: $7

Salad Bar: Salad Bar: $7 (1 trip) or Soup of the Day: $3 (1 trip) Always Available: Pizza, Appetizers, Desserts & More.

Next Sunday: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce or Chicken Marsala w/ Pasta.

Reaching Our World for Christ

WHAT’S ON THE MENU? The Food Court menu is posted on the church website. Go to oakcreekag.org, click on “Ministries” then “Food Service Ministry.” Or, if you have a facebook account, enter “Oak Creek Food

Service” in the search field then “like” the page to get news feeds!

Friday, October 11, 2013

To Be a Student Again! FALL is in the air!! (Or so I have heard and seen…) Here in Congo “the

Rainy season” is in the air! This means that the dust of the dry season

is being washed away and the temperature is rising! I have been busy

observing in the schools where I did training, working with teachers and

students in the classroom, and visiting new schools.

Recently, I met with the National Coordinator of the A/G schools here in

Kinshasa and we have set up a plan to visit a new school each week for

the next month or two. Some of these schools are in parts of the city

that I have never been. I met one lady who has been the Director of

the Primary school for almost 30 years! She loves her students and her

teachers. The high school that is just next to this primary school, is the

biggest I have seen here in Kinshasa. They have a morning group of

high school classes with over 600 students and

an afternoon group of over 400 students! This

secondary school has been running since 1966.

What an adventure!! Spending time with these

students and teachers has brought a sense of

excitement to what God wants to do here in the

DRCongo and in the lives of the Congolese people! The needs are great, but God

is GREATER! Would you pray with me that God would provide for these schools?

They each have their individual needs to function and be a school of excellence in

this city. I believe PRAYER works and I have encouraged these schools and their

directors to pray. Some of their specific needs are desks, buildings to be built and

finished, and the search for more land to build at a reasonable price.

The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective!

James 5:16

Thank you for your continued prayer and support for the

ministry here in the DRCongo.

Que Dieu vous benisse!

Missions Devotional:

November 4th - November 10th

Pray for the cities: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Please Pray:

For families that come from the community and have

no relationship with a church or with the Lord.

That the teachers be filled with the presence of God

and be a vessel use to pour into the lives of the

students and families.

Gloria Biffert Democrat Republic of Congo

Please Pray:

For God's work to grow in De Forest

For encouragement for Pastor Harper.

For revival in De Forest.

That God would meet all Pastor Harper’s needs.

Pastor Dan Harper

Harvest Community Church

Pray for our pastors:

• Pastor Jerry Brooks, Sherry

• Pastor Jon Brooks, Joanie, Krista

• Pastor Dennis Daywitt, Candi,

Amberly

• Pastor Shawn Follis, Gwen, Sydney,

Boston

• Pastor Laurie Ganiere, Rick

• Pastor Juan Garay, Celines,

Dariana, Markito

• Pastor Joshua & Pastor Stephanie

Humpa

• Pastor Mark McKinstry, Heather,

Ashley, Allie

Daily Bible Reading

(from oneyearbibleonline.com)

Mon. Ezekiel 10:1 – 11:25 Hebrews 6:1-20

Psalm 105:16-36 Proverbs 27:1-2

Tue. Ezekiel 12:1 - 14:11 Hebrews 7:1-17

Psalms 105:37-45 Proverbs 27:3

Wed. Ezekiel 14:12 - 16:42 Hebrews 7:18-28

Psalms 106:1-12 Proverbs 27:4-6

Thu. Ezekiel 16:43 - 17:24 Hebrews 8:1-13

Psalms 106:13-31 Proverbs 27:7-9

Fri. Ezekiel 18:1 - 19:14 Hebrews 9:1-10

Psalms 106:32-48 Proverbs 27:10

Sat. Ezekiel 20:1-49 Hebrews 9:11-28

Psalms 107:1-43 Proverbs 27:11

Sun. Ezekiel 21:1 - 22:31 Hebrews 10:1-17

Psalm 108:1-13 Proverbs 27:12

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