2008 Mag

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

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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

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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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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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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

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ART (Artists Revealing Their Love

Fishing with Nana and Poppy

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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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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

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Excel Assembly of God PO Box 515 1014 Highway 136 West Excel, AL 36439 251-765-2597 251-765-3064 (fax)