1. family and parenting
2. children

ALPINE EXPLORERS (2 year old-6th grade)
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP
Please remember-all 3-5 year olds will exit for BASE CAMP worship
through the commons and will go with volunteers to worship in the
CHAPEL. Parents, please collect the lanyard nametags for your student as they line
up. Summit Worship is for all 1st-4th graders will leave through the commons
to worship with volunteers in the LOFT.
CHILDREN’S CONTRIBUTION
The Children’s contribution will begin to bless local ministries, such as
Caring & Sharing, this month. Many thanks to all who give!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT COMPASS KIDS
We’ve got exciting and rich classes planned for your kids each Wednesday
night! 1st-4th graders will meet together in C-4/5 for “Compass Kids”
where this month’s theme is “Patience: Are We There Yet?” A new class
for 5th & 6th grade guys (led by Ralph Holcomb & Clay Kitchens)
will meet in C-6 while the 5th & 6th grade girls will meet with Dori
Walton & Madeline Jonah in C-3. All other kids will meet in the same
classes they are in on Sunday mornings. 1st-6th graders can come at 6 pm
for games and snacks.
ALPINE EXPEDITION VBS
Our VBS journey begins in just 7 short weeks! All volunteers and student
participants can sign up online at www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/alpine.
Begin inviting your friends to join us on this exciting journey of faith!
MOTHER/DAUGHTER BLOOM
Join the fun with all preschool-6th grade girls and moms Saturday, May 9
from 4-7 pm. We will enjoy painting, Zumba, Jamberry Nails, food, & cake
decorating from 4-6 pm and then worship together from 6-7 pm in the
Chapel. Invite your friends & sign up at the BLOOM table just outside the
Chapel. Dads & brothers are asked to help clean up the gym at 7 pm.
PEARL HOUSE BAKE SALE
Looking for a special Mother’s Day treat? The Alpine girls ministry will be
selling home-baked goodies Sunday morning, May 10 following services.
All funds raised will go to bless The Pearl House in Ghana in their efforts
to build a new home. All girls coming to BLOOM May 9th are encouraged to
make an extra dessert for this bake sale.
MISSION LONGVIEW
All current 4th-6th graders can pick up a Mission Longview Application by
the fence just outside the Chapel. Adult volunteers are needed...Please let
Melissa know if you can assist with service projects June 8-10.
SAVE THE DATE
 May 9: Mother/Daughter “BLOOM”
 May 27: VBS Sneak Peak
 June 7-10: Mission Longview
 June 21-24: VBS/Alpine Expedition
AYM NEWS & UPDATES
Alpine Youth Ministry
7th-12th grades
TODAY
2015 SENIORS
Please take down your table in the Atrium this afternoon.
Softball Practice Today @2 pm till 4 pm behind the Barn (Weather permitting)
SENIOR BANQUET
On behalf of the parents of the seniors, thank you to everyone who contributed in this important milestone in the lives of our families. Alpine is a great
church family.
SUMMER EVENT BROCHURES ARE IN THE KIOSKS! CHECKOUT THE
EARLY BIRD DUE DATES!
THIS WEEK
HIGH SCHOOL HANGOUT this Tuesday @7:00 pm
SOFTBALL GAME: Tues., May 12th - 8:45 vs FUMC & 9:45 vs. God Squad
on Field 4
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
YOUTH WORSHIP SCHEDULE
IN THE LOFT
Welcome & Announcements: Clayton Farrell
Greeter: Clayton Farrell
Café: Tami Pool
Audio/Visual: Colton Logan
Worship Leader: Marti Anne
Speaker: Lance Logan
Theme: Deception: Bait'n Switch
THE LOFT CAFÉ @ 6 PM: PIZZA $1 SLICES
NEXT WEEK
SOFTBALL GAME: Tuesday, May 5 @ 7:45 pm vs. EPC Longview (We’re
the home team)
UPCOMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 – The interns arrive!!! Thomas Hargrove & Rachel
Eppes!
ACA NEWS
We are honoring Debbie Hoelzle for her 19 years of dedication at ACA, on
Thursday, May 7th! Please see insert and we hope you can join us!
DEBBIE HOELZLE'S RECEPTION: Thursday, May 7th 9-12
STAFF PARTY: Tuesday, May 12th
FIELD DAYS: 12 months, 18 months and 2's: Thursday, May 14th
3's, Pre-K and Kindergarten: Friday, May 15th
KINDERGARTEN FIELD TRIP: Monday, May 18th
PRE-K FIELD TRIP: Tuesday, May 19th
GRADUATION AND END PROGRAM: Wednesday, May 20th @ 6:30pm
May 3, 2015
REGISTRATION DUE FOR SOUL QUEST, MCALLEN, & COTH!!
2015
Alpine Church of Christ
610 East Loop 281 Longview, TX 75605
(903)758-0161
Website: www.alpinecoc.org
Email: [email protected]
Welcome to Alpine!
We are glad you are here and welcome
you to join any aspect of our worship
time. Our elders, staff, and members
stand ready to pray with you or answer
any questions you may have.
Nursery Assistance
WELCOME & INFO FOR OUR GUESTS
INFANTS Birth to 36 months are
lovingly cared for in our attended
nursery Sunday mornings
CHILDREN 3-year-olds - 4th grade
are invited to a special time of learning
during our Sunday morning worship
time when dismissed.
Today’s Praise
Today’s music is available in the
Commons for those who desire sheet
music. We hope this will enhance your
praise today!
Prayer Requests
It is a privilege for us to pray with and
for you. Please fill out a prayer request
form located in the back of the pews or
at the Welcome Center and place in the
box in the Commons. You may also
email requests to:
[email protected]. Prayers are
confidential and not published in our
bulletin unless requested.
Becoming a Christian
If you wish to learn more about becoming a Christ-follower, we are ready and
excited to talk to you! Please take the
opportunity at the end of our service to
meet with one of our elders at the front
or back of the Worship Center during
the last song.
Membership
If you are interested in becoming a
member of the Alpine family, please
note this on your attendance card and
plan to join us for one of our monthly
membership classes.
Sermons
You can access Sunday’s sermons
online at www.alpinecoc.org.
Alpine Shepherds
Harry Hoelzle
Bernie Krupa
Ron McGregor
James Ray
John Shafer
Brian Hoyle
Gary Lovelace
Richard Pruitt
Gary Sanders
Ministerial Staff
Rodney Cox
Paul Boorman
Sandra Boorman
Lance Logan
Luke Tallon
Larry Parker
Melissa Kitchens
Christy Norton
Nansi Lifsey
Holly Tallon
Please help us!
Contact us
Email:
Web:
Phone:
[email protected]
www.alpinecoc.org
903-758-016 1
(Monday - Thursday , 8:00 - 4 pm,
Fridays, 8 am - noon)
Our Worship Times:
Sunday Bible Class - 9:00 am
Sunday Worship - 10 am
Wednesday Bible classes - 6:30 p.m.
Prayer Concerns:
DEBBIE BARNES, wife of Bill, is
now at Baylor Medical Center in
Dallas. She developed pneumonia
and is on a ventilator to help her
breathe easier. After re-evaluating
her biopsy reports, doctors are
running more tests to determine
an exact diagnosis. The family has
asked for continued prayers, but
no visitors at this time.
DWAIN SUMPTER, husband of Al,
has been diagnosed with stage 1
lung cancer in the top lobe of his
right lung. The cancer has not
spread to his lymph system or
other organs. He is hopeful to
begin radiation treatment soon.
JAMES ALLWHITE, husband of Billie, suffered a stroke last week. He
is at GSMC ICU.
ALAN WRIGHT, husband of
Melanie, was diagnosed with
dermatomysitis, an auto immune
disease that affects connective tissue in the body. He will have a
muscle biopsy on Wednesday to
help determine further treatment.
DON PERRY, husband of Anne, has
congestive heart problems and had
a stent put in recently.
REX PICKENS is now under hospice care at Hawkins Creek
CONTINUED PRAYERS: Charles
Townsend, Vicki Pruitt, Doris
Ramaly, George Alexander, Lynn
Goetz, Darrell Strong, David Wooten,
Frank Williams, Brad Wallace, Patsy
Burke, Youngie Harris, Roger Pliler,
Gaylan Walton, Bob Burke, & Ralph
Holcomb.
MISSIONARY
REPORTS
New Missionary reports for the
Hendersons (Mozambique) and
the Rempels (Alaska) have been
placed at the Welcome Desk in
the Commons.
NEW GRANDCHILDREN
Sarah Francis Cox was born April 24th in Frisco, TX to Roderick &
Tamera Cox. She weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz., and was 21 inches long. Proud
family members are: grandparents, Rodney & Patti Cox, aunt, Candice
Cox and cousin Celia Ramos.
Jack Thomas Jerub was born April 18th to Erin & Michael Jerub. He
weighed 6 lbs., 3 oz. Proud grandparents are Tom & Patsy Rutledge.
COMMUNION BREAD
Alpine would like to thank Kathy Bradford for volunteering to make our
Communion bread for the month of May. We appreciate your willingness
to serve the congregation in this way.
PRAISE 15
The Alpine Worship Ministry would like to
invite everyone to a night of praise and
worship. Members are encouraged to bring
friends and family members to come enjoy
PRAISE 15 at 6 pm, TONIGHT in the
Worship Center. This is an all ages, all
stages event!
MEN’S MINISTRY UPDATES & EVENTS
THANK YOU
The Men’s Ministry would like to give a sincere thank you to the following businesses for donating materials/labor for some of our repair
projects. Specifically, Paul Saccoccio of Peter Paul Plumbing, Tony
Nations of Factory Direct Flooring, and David Harber of Harber
Electric. These are businessmen with Christian hearts. Again, thank you!
MEN’S GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Alpine Ironmen will host their semi-annual golf tournament on
Saturday, May 23rd at Wood Hollow Golf Course in Longview.
Participants will meet at 12 noon for lunch (burgers and chips). With tee
time scheduled for 1 pm. The cost is $50 per person and includes your
cart, green fee and food. If you have a team that you would like to sign
up, please contact Ron Fletcher. All teams are encouraged to have their
fees in before the day of the tournament.
DOVE HUNT
Attention all Alpine men, summer is here, so start making plans to attend
our opening day dove hunt! More details to follow in upcoming publications.
NEW SUMMER CLASSES
BEGIN TODAY!
The discipleship ministry at Alpine Church of Christ invites everyone to
come and take part in Christian education. Although our classes are
“hosted” by groups of various ages and stages of life, they are open to everyone. Please take part in the class that you feel will best teach, strengthen,
challenge, and encourage you in your Christian life!
CLASS LISTINGS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE WELCOME DESK OR IN THE
CHURCH OFFICE.
TASTE OF ALPINE
FOOD-FELLOWSHIP-FUN
The El Salvador Team (Amy Pruitt, April Hughes, Chris & Becky Peurifoy,
Richard Pruitt and Pete Ulvog) would like to invite you to Taste of Alpine on
Wednesday, May 6th.
THE MENU IS: CHICKEN SPAGHETTI, GREEN BEANS, BREAD AND
DESSERT, PREPARED BY ELGIN LARY.
Please be sure and mark your attendance card if you plan on coming!
RETIREMENT PARTY
Alpine Christian Academy would like to invite everyone to a “come & go”
party honoring Debbie Hoelzle on May 7th from 9 - 12 noon in the FLC
Atrium. We encourage you to come with well wishes and fond memories as
we say farewell after 19 years of dedication to the children and families at
ACA!
HAITI MISSION TRIP UPDATE
The Team is preparing for this trip on May 17-23. Listed below are ways you
can become involved and help make this trip more beneficial to the people of
Haiti and to those traveling:
*funds to purchase items in Haiti for our projects
*bring travel size shampoo, lotion, deodorant, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrush (not bar soap).
*bring washcloths, twin flat sheets.
*prayers prayers and more prayers!
We'll have a box in the Commons next Sunday. If you have any questions,
contact Amy Pruitt or Sarah Graham.
LOVIN’ ON LONGVIEW
On Sunday June 7th, in conjunction with Mission Longview, Alpine will have a
day of service in our Longview community. We will arrive at church at 9am for
a quick devotional and prayer, then groups will head out into the community to
complete service projects and spread Christ’s love to our neighbors. In the
coming weeks you will see sign-up sheets and projects available. Pray fervently
about this day and about what God would have you work on. If you have
additional outreach projects that you would like to submit, send an email to
Chuck Thomas at [email protected]. Let’s prepare to spread
Christ’s love and get off of the hill like never before!
Bring Your Tired, Your Worn, Your Weary
SHOES, SHOES, SHOES
SHOES FOR SERVICE
Providing Service Dogs for Servicemen and Women
And Shoes for the Needy
Help provide a FREE service dog for a war veteran! Bring ANY shoes to the
collection box in the Alpine Church foyer between now and May 10th. The
shoes will be donated to the needy in developing countries
DONATE YOUR SHOES, WE NEED: ANY SIZE, ANY KIND, ANY
CONDITION, MUST HAVE THE PAIR!
The whole family can participate and make a difference.
If you have questions please contact
Bill & Linda Adkins.