Personal Listening System Available—Ask for “Sound Mate” In order to meet the needs of our church body during worship, please

turn off cell phones and pagers, leave the back pews open for

families with small children and the short pews open for those with

disabilities. Thank you.

Praise & Worship Service December 2, 2018

Prayer Requests: 1. Those serving in our military: Joel DiMarzo, Lawson Domke, Anthony

Giles, Katelynn Hatala, Jered Helwig, Austin Klein, Logan Klein, Courtney Slattery (Matuzak), Elaina Matuzak, Mackenzie Sims, and Brandon Sreb-nik.

2. Lift up those with ongoing health concerns: Pastor Ehman, Dan Fluker, Karen Gonsler, Larry Heussner, Scott & Linda Joy, Faith & Alden Kirschner, Phil Kirschner, Shirlene Liske, Ellen Polk, Deb Schultz & Judy Taracks.

3. Be in prayer for Denise Hopp’s friend, Theresa Vredenburg, is being attacked by cancer again. The family is asking to be covered in prayer for God’s will & Him to be glorified as they go through this.

4. Be in prayer for Heather Bodem recovering from a 15 hour surgery to remove 90% of a tumor on her brain stem. Pray for a complete recovery and peace and comfort for Heather and her family Dennis & Beverly Bodem and Mark & Dawn Bluck.

5. Pray for Jesse Paul that he receives a heart for a transplant. He requires a transplant as soon as possible. Give him strength and support during this time of waiting.

6. Be in prayer for Rod & Lori Kaye and their family. Giving them comfort and peace.

7. Blessing, Bob Sullivan is home but needs prayer that the infection does not return to his wound.

8. Pray for healing, strength and protection over the marriages of our church families. The enemy is constantly at work seeking to discourage and de-stroy these key foundations of God.

LOOKING AHEAD December 7th Adult Christmas Party (6:30—9:00 PM) December 9th Special Business Meeting (5:30 PM)

Pray for: NAB MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK Geoff Hartt, Executive Director of His-panics for Christ OUR SUPPORTED MISSIONARIES David & Emily Cetola, TEAM, Perugia Italia

OUR CHURCH FAMILIES MON— Dennis & Jamie Quick TUES – Doug & Tamara Quick WED— Christopher Raines THURS—Roger Raines FRI— John Reams

There are many unspoken needs in our congregation, including upcoming surgeries or those struggling with chronic illness. Please remember them in your prayers.

Communion It is our joy this morning to celebrate the Lord’s Supper (Communion). Here at Word of Life we practice an “open” communion. This means that anyone who has accepted the free gift of salvation through faith alone in Jesus Christ may participate with our church family in the taking of the bread and cup. Please examine your heart this morning and join us in celebration. (Gluten free Communion wafers are availa-ble at the Welcome Center). Benevolent Offering Each Communion Sunday we take a Benevolent Offering. These funds are channeled to people with special needs. You may use the Benevo-lent Offering envelope in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate for your offering.

Let’s join our hearts together and remember to pray for all our students; from K-college as they encounter many challenges both intellectually and socially each day—let’s pray that they remain faithful in their walk with the Lord.

Special Business MeetingMark your calendar for the Special Business Meeting, December 9th beginning at 5:30 PM. The following officers of the church are to be approved for nomination by the Elder team and elected by the Church: Church Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Church Clerk, Trustees, Deacons and Deaconesses. Responsibilities and qualifications can be found in the Church Bylaws. A tentative ballot of candidates and a draft agenda is posted on the lower entrance bulletin board and in the foyer hall on the credenza.

Angel Tree You can change the life of a prisoner's child forever this Christmas. Word of Life has 12 children to sponsor for the Angel Tree this year. If you are interested in sponsoring a child please visit the information table in the foyer.

Christmas Cookies The Alpena Gideon's will be assembling Christmas packages for those incar-cerated in the local county jails. The Gideon’s are asking WOL if we would like to participate by providing homemade cookies. Please bake your cookies and deliver them to New Life Christian Fellowship, 317 S. Ripley, Alpena on Tuesday, December 18th, Wednesday, December 19th or Thursday, Decem-ber 20th between the hours of 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Please label con-tainers “Gideon Cookies” & indicate number of cookies enclosed. Also, DO NOT frost the cookies and use disposable containers. Thank you for your willingness to contribute! If you have any questions, please call Russ God-frey. at (989) 464-5432.

Missions Team The Missions Team is pleased and grateful to report that each mem-ber of every family we support will be receiving $75.00 for Christmas. Thank you all who gave a gift toward this expression of our love for our missionaries. Their Christmas will be a little more blessed know-ing Word of Life cares and prays for them!

Thank You From Our Elders We wanted you all to know how much we appreciated your cards, gifts and encouragement in recognition of Pastor Elder Apprecia-tion month. Your love and support are an ongoing blessing to us and our families. It is a privilege to serve together with you here at WOL. Thank You! Pastor Scott & Linda Pastor Nathan & Jackie Dan, Kevin B. & Kevin D .

Ladies Bible Study Date Change Ladies Bible Study will be meeting Tuesday, December 4th from 10:00 AM—Noon in Room 100 (first room to the right as you enter lower level). Our Christmas giving project is collecting items for Sunrise Mission (shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, etc.) Fol-lowing our study (chapter 29) we will enjoy our Christmas potluck lunch together. We look forward to seeing all of you there! Ques-tions, call contact Carol Makowske @ 595-5264

Axis Christmas Caroling …Wednesday, December 12th from 6:30—7:30 PM. If you would like to join them sign-up in the church foyer on the credenza. They would love to have you join them.

ACC male student is in need of housing beginning January 2019 and continu-ing through the following year. He is looking to rent...apartment, cabin, base-ment, house, etc. He is from the Manistee area. The student’s father has worked in the past with Jamie Bullis. Contact Joy Klarich at WOL for ques-tions.

Staff Elders Rev. Scott A. Joy—Lead Pastor

Nathan Mayer—Associate Pastor of Connecting Ministries

Non-Staff Elders Dan Kirschner

Kevin Berg Kevin Dore

Church Secretary: Jeanne Romero

Administrative Assistant to the Lead Pastor: Joy Klarich Youth Ministry Administrative Coordinator: Sara Zimmerman

Reverend Jacob Ehman: Emeritus

Word of Life Baptist Church

1900 N. Bagley, Alpena MI 49707 (989) 354-8019 Web Site: www.wolbc.org Email: info@wolbc.org

Office Hours: 9:00 AM—4:30 PM (Closed over the lunch hour and all day on Thursday)

Today at Word of Life 9:00 AM Adult Bible Fellowships (ABF’s) Jr. & Sr. High Classes 10:15 AM Coffee Fellowship– Whether you are new to our church, or are a regular attendee, take this time to get “acquainted” with someone and enjoy a cup of coffee together. 10:45 AM Praise & Worship Service, Kidville (Nursery-5th Grade),KW2 12:30 PM Singing Ministry at the Hospital

This Week at Word of Life SUNDAY, December 2 10:45 AM Worship Service MONDAY, December 3 9:00 AM Women’s Prayer Group TUESDAY, December 4 9:30 AM MOPS 10:00 AM Ladies’ Bible Study WEDNESDAY, December 5 7:45 AM Men’s Bible Study & Breakfast 6:00 PM Jr. & Sr. High Axis 7:55 PM Worship Practice FRIDAY, December 7 6:30 PM Church Annual Christmas Party

December 2, 2018

Series: The Gospel Unleased Title: “The First Church” Text: Acts 2 Pastor Scott A. Joy

If you are a first time visitor, please stop by our Welcome Center in the foyer after the service.

We have a small gift for you.

Jr. &Sr. High Axis Schedule

December 5th, @ 6:00 PM

Evangelic Night