Connecting to God and Each Other
2008
ISSUE #1
CONNECTING POINTS
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a personal message... “Welcome to our Connecting Points Magazine. We at Excel Assembly hope you find this information interesting and informative. We desire to provide multiple opportunities for you to get connected with a group of people that share your interests. Genuine relationships are the key to fulfillment in life and we want to help you make that connection. Please call our church office or visit our web site at www.excelassembly.com to contact us by email concerning any Connecting Point that you are interested in. We hope you get 'connected' with us.�
Joe Lee Senior Pastor
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caring for the community
All About the Bible 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Children's Church Ages: 5-12 years old Youth Ages: Grades 7-12 Sunday School Cradle Roll Beginners Primary Middler Junior Girls Junior Boys New Beginnings Young Adult Class Sonshine Class Sanctuary Class Men’s Class First Place Deaf Ministry Teen Discipleship Class Grades: 7-12 Wednesday Night Worship Service
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Royal Rangers Ranger Kids Ranger Kids 1 Ranger Kids 2 Discovery Ranger Adventure Ranger Missionettes Choir Youth Band Youth Drama Team Women’s Ministries (Wm’s) Men’s Ministries Winds Of Change Women’s Conference Youth Convention
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ART (Artist Revealing their Love for Christ) Carpenters for Christ Excel Road and Ditch Clean up Crew Fishing with Nana and Poppy Hill of Beans Hilltoppers Jiggle-Free Pray it Forward Recipe Swap Singles Fellowship SIS: Sisters into Scrapbooking Supper Club Wild Game Supper Young Married Couples in their 20’s and 30’s Popcorn and a Movie Bowling Trip | Bay Minette Mexican Food at Jalisco’s, Breston Seafood Night at Red Lobster Italian Dinner at Olive Garden Christmas Gathering
1014 Highway 136 West | Excel, AL 36439
Youth Ministry Excel AG Youth Pastor -Jason and Patti Daniels
See page 7
7pm Monday CP|04
All About the Bible
Children's Church Ages: 3-5 years old Leader: Angela Lee Location: Excel Assembly of God Campus Time: 10:30am
It Forward
Ages: 5-12 years old Location: Excel Assembly of God Campus Time: 10:30am
Youth Ages: Grades 7-12 Leader: Pastor Jason Daniels Location: Excel Assembly of God Campus Time: Wednesday | 7:00pm
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Saturday | April 12, 2008 | 4:30pm
Sunday School Superintendent: Terry Waters Assistant Superintendent: Linda Ward Time: 9:30am | Sundays
Cradle Roll Ages: Birth - 1 year
Beginners Teacher: April Hall
Primary Teacher: Debbie McQueen
Wednesday Night Worship 7:00pm
Middler Teacher: Jackie Collins
Junior Girls Teacher: Jennifer Brooks
Junior Boys Teacher: Raybon Waters
See page 7
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All About the Bible
Sunday School cont’d
Men’s Class
Superintendent: Terry Waters Assistant Superintendent: Linda Ward Time: 9:30am | Sundays
Teacher: Todd Robinson
First Place Teacher: Nancy Simpson
New Beginnings Teacher: Catherine Mosley
Deaf Ministry Teacher: Virginia Roberts
Young Adult Class Teacher: Jennifer Brooks
Teen Discipleship Class
Sonshine Class
Teacher: Jason Daniels Grades: 7-12
Teacher: Scharlette Bell
Sanctuary Class Teacher: Janice Gulley
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Becoming a practical believer
Royal Rangers Commander: Todd Robinson Time: 7:00pm | Wednesday
Ranger Kids
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Teacher: Rosie Robinson
Ranger Kids 1 Teacher: Bobby Drew
Ranger Kids 2 Teachers: Johnny McLelland, Travis Salter
Discovery Ranger Teacher: Eliott Fails, Josh Simpson
Adventure Ranger Teacher: Todd Robinson
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5:30-6pm First Sunday
Missionettes Ages: 5-12 years old Coordinator: Catherine Mosley Teachers: Leann Faulk, Catherine Mosley
Choir Director: Teresa McLelland Location: Excel Assembly of God Campus Time: 7:00pm | Monday
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Becoming a practical believer
Youth Band Director: Jason Daniels Practice: 3:00 - 5:00pm | Sunday
Youth Drama Team Director: Jason and Patti Daniels Practice: 5:00pm | Sunday
Women’s Ministries (WM’s) Location: Excel Assembly of God Campus Time: 7:00pm | 2nd Thursday of Month
Men’s Ministries Location: Excel Assembly of God Campus Time: TBA
Winds Of Change Women’s Conference Sponsor: Daughters of Passion Ministries of Excel Assembly of God Date: March 7-8, 2008 Time: Friday 7:00pm | Saturday 10:00am - 12:00am Location: Excel Assembly of God Campus
Youth Convention Coordinator: Jason Daniels Location: Cathedral of the Cross, Birmingham, AL Speaker: Allen Griffin
Hill Toppers See page 7
Formerly Missionettes
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Mr. & Mrs. Raybon Waters
CP|08
Caring for the community
ART (Artists Revealing Their Love
Fishing with Nana and Poppy
for Christ)
Location: The home of Jackie and Carlton Collins Coordinators: Jackie and Carlton Collins Date: Saturday | April 26, 2008 Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm Synopsis: Bring your own fishing gear.
Ages: 15 - 21 years old Coordinator: Susan Lancaster Date: Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 Time: 4:30 PM Location: Excel Assembly of God Campus Synopsis: This is a new youth activity for those who would like to use their artistic talents to create artwork. Any artistically talented youth, are encouraged to participate. We will create art for “The Hub” youth cafe located at Excel Assembly of God and will also create artwork to exhibit at different events throughout the year in Alabama. At these events you'll have an opportunity to display your artwork. Please contact Susan Lancaster at 282-6450 or 248-2575.
Hill of Beans Coordinator: Angela Lee Location: Excel Assembly of God Café Time: 5:30 - 6:00pm | First Sunday Synopsis: Come in for a free cup of coffee. Starring a new flavor every month!
Hill Toppers Ages: 55+ Coordinators: Raybon and Myrtle Waters Location: Excel Assembly of God Time: 6:30pm | 3rd Thursday
Carpenters for Christ Description: Volunteers for small maintenance and repair jobs Coordinator: Reg Waters Location: Excel Assembly of God Campus Time: 9:00am | 1st Thursday
Excel Road and Ditch Clean up Crew Coordinator: Raybon Waters Date: Saturday | March 1, 2008 Time: 8:00 - 11:00am Synopsis: We will meet at Excel Assembly of God. This is open to everyone who would like to see the Excel area a little cleaner! We welcome all ages, but would especially like to see youth involved with this clean up. You will need to bring your own gloves.
Jiggle-Free Coordinator: Jeni Lee Date: Tuesday and Thursday beginning February 5, 2008 Time: 6:30pm Location: Excel Assembly of God Campus Synopsis: Please bring your own exercise mat/towel and low weight (1-3 lbs) dumbbells.
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Caring for the community
Pray it Forward
SIS: Sisters into Scrapbooking
Coordinator: Susan Lancaster Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008 Time: 4:30 PM Location: Excel Assembly of God Campus Synopsis: This is a new ministry created for
Directors: Angela Lee, Jennifer Brooks Location: Excel Assembly of God Campus Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm Dates: January 8, April 1, July 1, October 7
single parents, male or female. The idea is that after you have had a need met by someone, you reach out to another single parent that you know has a need in their life, whether it is great or small, and help meet their need. Once you help that single parent, that individual will pray for God to reveal to them someone that has a need in their life. Praying for others and being obedient to what God reveals to you is the key. The idea is that once you receive, you must give. Everyone who has received and has given would get together several times a year for a time of fellowship, fun, and refreshments. Please contact Susan Lancaster at 282-6450 or 248-2575 for more information.
Recipe Swap Coordinators: Cheryl Sowell and Linda Farr Date: Tuesday | March 4, 2008 Location: Excel Assembly of God Campus Synopsis: Ladies, we are having a recipe swap supper. Prepare your favorite dish, bring your recipe, and share your dish and recipe with everyone. Prepare anything: main dishes, salads, vegetables, casseroles, desserts, candies, etc. All age ladies are welcome and weight watchers too. Come and share with everyone!
Singles Fellowship Description: Trip to Malbis Coordinator: Linda Ward Location: Excel Assembly of God Campus Dates: March 15, 2008 Time: 4:00pm
Supper Club Married or Singles 40’s and 50’s Coordinator: Sheena Parden Location: Volunteer homes Time: 6:30pm | 3rd Tuesday
Wild Game Supper Coordinator: Stephen Cole Location: Excel Assembly of God Campus Dates: February 16, 2008 Time: 7:00pm
Young Married Couples in their 20’s and 30’s Coordinator: Joe and Angela Lee February 2, 2008 Popcorn and a Movie 6:00pm | Excel Assembly of God April 5, 2008 Bowling Trip | Bay Minette June 7, 2008 Mexican Food at Jalisco’s Meet at the church at 5:00pm August 2, 2008 Seafood Night at Red Lobster Meet at the church at 4:00pm October 4, 2008 Italian Dinner at Olive Garden Meet at the church at 4:00pm December 6, 2008 Christmas Gathering at Six Hibachi Restaurant, Malbis CP|10
Connecting to God and Each Other
Excel Assembly of God PO Box 515 1014 Highway 136 West Excel, AL 36439 251-765-2597 251-765-3064 (fax)