“...present your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, this is your spiritual act of worship…” Romans 12:1-2 1000 11th St. Baraboo, WI 53913 Church Office: 356-8977 Website: www.onelifeassembly.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Many Voices / United to Speak / One Truth Volume 7.22 November 16, 2014 November 16, 2014 Welcome Guests, Friends and Family Thank you for attending today, please be sure to fill out the registry card, located in your bulletin. Hand it in at the end of the service at the Welcome Center to receive a Welcome Packet. If you have a Cell phone we ask that you would be courteous and silence it during the services, if you need to talk please do so in the foyer, so as not to disturb others~thank you!  Upper level parking—North Side of Church for all Services is for the use of those age 60+ and the handicapped.  After business hours call (608)356-8977 to leave a message, obtain service times or leave a prayer requests. Check out our Assemblies of God National Website: http://ag.org/top/ Wisconsin /N. Michigan District: http://www.wnmdag.org/ Usher Schedule November 16, 2014 Nursery Side Sherry Nitschke Center Left Center Right Brian Witthun Office Side Casey Lenerz Usher Schedule November 23, 2014 Nursery Side Ed Nitschke Center Left Center Right Eugenia Steiner Office Side Ron Steiner Kermit Singer Greeters Schedule November 16, 2014 Renee Musser / Susan Teska Greeters Schedule November 23, 2014 Greg Dendor / Casey Lenerz Nursery Schedule November 16, 2014 Brigette Chizek / Sherry Nitschke Nursery Schedule November 23, 2014 Adrian & Tasha Royals Bulletin & newsletter online The bulletin is published online each week, go to www.onelifeassembly.com Church Office Hours Mon. — Thu. From 8:30am — 4:30pm Fri. 8:30am — 12-pm Fellowship Opportunities for Week of November 16, 2014 Sun. 8:00am Sacred Grounds Cafe 8:30am Adult Sunday School Class 9:30am Worship Service 9:30am Women’s Bible Study 6:30pm W.I.N.G.S. Meeting 7:00pm Deacon’s Meeting Wed. 6:30pm FAMILY NIGHT ALL AGES Thu. 6:30pm Worship Practice Tues. BIRTHDAYS OFFICE CLOSED November 18th Jim Lange Thursday November 27th & Friday November 28th November 20th Kenneth Lack Jr. November 23rd Timmy Martens For Thanksgiving NO WORSHIP PRACTICE Thursday November 20th or Thursday November 27th We should be thankful everyday of the year!! God Bless all of you. TUESDAY MORNINGS 9:30AM—11:00AM THIS IS OPEN TO ALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH NURSERY CARE IS PROVIDEDFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT JENNY CLARKSON 393-5183 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL —8:30 — 9:15am Through The Bible In A Year Deacon’s Date Morning Phone Number Evening Ezekiel 16 Hebrews 12 Vince Martens (2014) 356-7481 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Ezekiel 17—19 Hebrews 13 Ron Steiner (2015) 963-8428 Nov. 19 Ezekiel 20, 21 James 1 355-0940 Nov. 20 Ezekiel 22, 23 James 2 John Lenerz (2016) Nov. 21 Ezekiel 24—26 James 3 Rick Sherman (2016) 355-2385 608-963-4987 Nov. 22 Ezekiel 27, 28 James 4 Kermit Singer (2017) 356-6596 608-434-7535 Nov. 23 Ezekiel 29—31 James 5 Pentecostal Evangel In 1913, the publication we now know as the Pentecostal Evangel (PE) was launched. Though its name, leadership, and design have changed throughout the century that followed, it has remained a staple of the Assemblies of God (AG) community and a trailblazer of Christian communication, carrying news of the work of the Holy Spirit around the world. The AG has shared PE with as many as possible, and its stories have introduced readers to Jesus, changed lives, and connected our ever-expanding fellowship for more than 101 years. In recent decades, however, demand for PE has seen a significant decline. While AG adherents have multiplied, readership of the PE print magazine has fallen to an unsustainable level. After much prayer and analysis, we’ve decided to move PE to an online news platform, called PE News, to more efficiently service the fellowship. This means we will transition from production of PE as a weekly print publication to an online news presence at the end of 2014. We feel this website will carry on the heritage of PE in a fresh way. (Women In God’s Service ) Be sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 18th at 6:30 pm! We will be drawing names for our We’re getting ready for a Happy Thanksgiving, and you’ll want to be here for “Stir It Up – Be Part of the Mix!” We have Pentecostal Evangel Magazines laid out on the tables in the Foyer. Feel free to take one if you like. There are always interesting articles to read. When you are done with the magazine, pass it along to your friends or relatives. How Close Can We Come: Have you ever wondered how Jesus looks at you? You might be surprised by the answer. The Worth of a Soul: A classic message from one of the best known preachers in Assemblies of God history points to a fundamental reality of the gospel. A Miracle fro Kierra: Scoliosis appeared to be a lifelong reality for Kierra Henke. God had a different idea. I Am in Debt: Because a minister and his wife made sacrifices, a mother and daughter came to Christ. Connections: Diane Doucet: The Benevolence Ministries coordinator for the Assemblies of God reviews the history of a continued need for Aged Ministers Assistance Day. When Ties Unbind: Churches must meet the challenge of divorce realities in 21st century America. We had our Missions Emphasis on November 2nd. Some people filled out Faith Pledge cards and turned them in, Thank You for your heart for Missions. So far we have received $18,300 worth of pledges. If you are interested in Missions we invite you to attend our meetings. They are usually the first Sunday of each month, and we meet right after the service. Our meetings are comprised on getting updates on our Missionaries, and looking at our budget, to decide if we can add any Missionaries to our Missions Ministry. We are looking to have people join us. The Deadline for the Monthly Newsletter is November 19th. It would be helpful, to have the articles on that day, as it is a short week for Office Staff. Thank you for your cooperation. There will be no FAMILY NIGHT on Wednesday November 26th. Enjoy your time with family on Thanksgiving Day, Praying for safe travel for everyone. Classes will resume on Wednesday December 3rd. Paula Blackford will be moving on November 22nd, if you are able to help with moving, in any way contact her and let her know. Let us be God’s hands extended. Phone: 608-477-0983 Address: 3403 W. 11th Ave., Wisconsin Dells 53965 HWY 82 11th Ave. HWY 13 Paula Who are the Arain? To be unreached in America is to be lost. To be unreached as an Arain is to be lost without hope. Will you take some time to pray for this unreached people group? On Sunday, November 2, a bomb exploded at the Wagah border of Pakistan and India. Wagah is the only road border crossing between the two countries, and it is the site of a ceremonial closing every day at sunset, during which border guards of the two nations lower their respective flags and salute. Hundreds of people watch from both sides of the border. Sunday’s bombing occurred on Pakistan’s side, killing 50+ people and injuring many more. The Pakistani side of Wagah is the Punjabi province. Heavily populated, Punjabi is home to many unreached people groups of Pakistan, including almost 90% of Pakistan’s 10,264,000 Arain Muslims. The Arains claim to come from the area of Jericho in Syria, and have a long history of Islam. British rule of Punjabi created farmers out of the Arains, and they were reportedly favored over other people groups by the British for being diligent and hard working. This favor allowed them more opportunities in education, which Arains still value. Many Arains today are politicians and lawyers. The attack on Sunday at Wagah has been claimed by different terrorist groups. Rumors circulate that the attack was intended for the Indian side of the border, while others believe that the terrorists are shifting their focus to other parts of Pakistan. Since the 1940s, Pakistan has held a strained relationship with its neighbor India. They have fought 3 wars and several skirmishes. Terrorism has also shaken Pakistan. Caught in the middle of politics and violence are people like the Arains and so many others in Pakistan who do not know Jesus Christ. After the bombing, it was originally announced that the closing ceremony at Wagah would be suspended out of respect for the dead. But on Monday that decision was revoked, and the border guards of Pakistan and India carried out the ceremony for the approximately 2,000 Pakistanis who came to watch. How you can pray Pray that the Arains would be open and receptive to Jesus, for Christians who would go and share with the Arains about a merciful Redeemer who wishes to bring them peace, that the Arains would use their position in Pakistan to open more doors for the Church and to have wisdom in leading their people. Pakistan needs Jesus. Its people need healing and peace. Pray that the Gospel would be preached and would transform the Arains, the Punjabi province, and all of Pakistan. SERMON NOTES