Bulletin for November 5, 2023
St. Paul’s Ocean Grove Church
80 Embury Avenue, Ocean Grove, New Jersey 07756
oceangrove.church | 732-775-1125
Loving God and People - Empowering Christian Leaders John 15:12 - Ephesians 4:12-13
News and Events for November 5, 2023
Holiday Craft Fair- November 18 from 9am-4pm in Fellowship Hall 50 tables of quality crafts. Lunch for purchase. Free admission.
Jersey Shore Rescue Mission Coat Drive- through-November 12th We will once again be collecting new and gently used coat, hats, mittens and scarfs. These will be taken to the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission for their annual coat giveaway on November 18th. Please bring your items to the church and we will take them to the Mission for distribution.
Sunday Supper- Sunday November 12- share a meal and show the love of Jesus by breaking bread with family, friends & neighbors. This month’s supper: Rosemary pork chops with honey, apple stuffing, sweet potato mash, roasted Brussel sprouts, Vegetarian option also available. Reserve your To-Go meal by texting Fran at 201-315-4805.
Thanksgiving Dinner- Thursday November 23rd from 12pm-2pm in Fellowship Hall - Come join in for Thanksgiving Dinner. Volunteer, donate, serve, eat. There is something for everyone. Email: missions@oceangrovechurch.com for more information and to sign up. Sign up also on the website and in fellowship hall on Sunday mornings.
Alpha- Every Wednesday @ 7pm in Fellowship Hall Join a life changing conversation! Alpha is a series of conversations that explore the basics of the Christian faith. Everyone's welcome. You're invited - no matter your background or belief! Come every Wednesday from October 4 - December 13. We can't wait to see you!
Men’s Small Group- Every Monday @ 7-8:30pm at the Community Room Facilitated by George Kuster -Wanting to get plugged in, learn more about God, meet someone new? This is a great way!
Contact George at 4Kuster@verizon.net for more information!
Anchored KIDS-(Nursery- 8th Grade) Join in on Sunday mornings at the 9am service. Check-in at the back of the Sanctuary with our called and equipped Anchored Kids Team. After worship together, we’ll head downstairs for an engaging lesson, fun activity, and creation station! Register using the QR code on the screen.
Anchored STUDENTS-(6th-12th Grade) 7-8:15pm in Fellowship Hall Everyone’s always invited! Anchored Sunday Nights are exciting and filled with lots of fun and relevant, engaging discussion and games.
College & 20 Somethings-Join in every Wednesday night E-mail Dan Palmadessa at danielpalmadessa@gmail.com.
Book Study- Thursdays October 19th, 26th, November 2nd & 9th @ 7pm in the Sanctuary with Pastor Joe and Phil Beachy Living Faithfully- Human Sexuality and the United Methodist Church.
The Chosen - Season 3- Starting Tuesday October 17th @ 7pm in the Sanctuary. Bible movies & shows like The Chosen provide us with fresh eyes to see the significance of the Bible and the beauty of the Gospel. Join in!
Crafts & Conversations- Sundays 7pm- 8:15pm in the Music Room Crafts is open to everyone interested in getting together to make craft items that can be used to raise funds for mission projects like the St. Paul's Angel Fund, or simply given to people as a gesture of kindness.
Coffee & Connection- Mondays 7-8 in the Chapel- join in with your sisters in Christ for a facilitated discussion on a topic relevant to your life and faith journey. We provide the coffee and tea, just show up and invite your friends.
Adult Choir Practice- Sundays 9:30am- 10:30am in the Choir Room Junior Choir practice- Sunday 8:30am-9am in the Choir Room. Join in to sing to the Glory of God.
Pickle Ball- Thursdays 6:30PM-8:30PM in Fellowship Hall- Equipment provided, Goodwill donation accepted to support church ministries. All levels welcome.
Christian Slow Flow Yoga Tuesdays 5:15PM in fellowship Hall- Join in the fun, all levels welcome. Goodwill donations accepted to support church ministries.
9am Contemporary Worship Celebration
Format for worship: Praise - Pray - Preach
Songs, Scripture, and everything you need is projected on the screen.
Additional information on events, ministries, and mission can be found at oceangrove.church.
11am Traditional Worship Celebration
ENTRANCE Prelude – Kum Ba Yah and Hallelu, Hallelu Welcome & Announcements
Opening Prayer
The Apostle's Creed #881
Hymn # 71 Glory Be To The Father Hymn #711 – For All the Saints
Youth Choir
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE Celebration of the Saints
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer #895
Anthem – The Beatitudes – Evans; Ted Aanensen, Soloist
Offering
Offertory – Lift Thine Eyes – Mendelssohn; Trio – Althea Klein, Cheryl Parker Sobolewski & Janelle VanZweden
Doxology #95
Scripture Lesson
Message
Communion
Communion Music - Remember Me – Govenor; Althea Klein, Soloist
SENDING FORTH Hymn #555 – Forward Through the Ages Dismissal with Blessing Benediction Response – The Lord Bless You and Keep You - Lutkin
Postlude – Steadfast in Faith - Broughton Donations, Offering and Tithes
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St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 80 Embury Avenue, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
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