Bulletin for October 29, 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 October 29, 2023
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.
Anchored Small Groups Mondays 7-8:30pm Text JOIN @AnchoredOG to the number 810-10 to get up to date remind texts!
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. It can even be taken home for your own enjoyment!
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.
Sunday Supper-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.
Holiday Craft Fair- November 18 from 9am-4pm in Fellowship Hall50 tables of quality crafts. Lunch for purchase. Free admission.
Jersey Shore Rescue Mission Coat Drive- October 29th-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.
Thanksgiving Dinner- 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.
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.
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 – My Faith, It Is an Oaken Staff – Arr. Smith Welcome & Announcements
Introit – There’s Something About That Name – Gaither
Opening Prayer
The Apostle's Creed #881
Hymn #110 – A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer #895
Anthem – Built on a Rock the Church Shall Stand - Wood
Offering
Offertory – The Meditations of My Heart – Hagenberg; Althea Klein, Soloist
Doxology #95
Scripture Lesson
Hymn #170 – O How I Love Jesus
Message
SENDING FORTH
Hymn #724 – On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand Dismissal with Blessing Benediction Response – Danish Amen
Postlude – Toccata in d minor – J.S. Bach Donations, Offering and Tithes
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