We exist to bring glory to God through our relationship with Him, His Church, and the world.
October 25, 2015
Upcoming Events See details inside:
Restart: Longing * TODAY: Sunday, October 25 9:00-10:00
Bible Classes for everyone
Matthew 5:9
10:00-11:15 Worship Assembly 11:30-12:30 Hot Dog Feast/Chili Cook-off 12:30-2:00
Trunk R Treat
2:00-3:00
Praise Assembly
(no evening service tonight) * Saturday, October 31 Daylight Savings Time begins tonight. Turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed!
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.“ --Matthew 5.9 1.
Who are the __________________________?
"Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” --Matthew 10.34 “You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.” --Acts 10.36 2.
God’s ___________ should be known as ___________.
The Takeaway Tuesday, October 27 Heritage Christian Benefit Dinner 6:30 p.m. at OA Wednesday, October 28 Wednesday Night Meal Friday, October 30 MDCA Chicken Supper
Jesus was always _______________ people. Jesus was always _______________ people. Jesus was always _______________ people. Jesus consistently _____________ to meet people's ____________.
Good Morning, Guests we are very happy that you have chosen to worship with us today. We pray that God will send us many visitors each Flu shots after Sunday morning worship Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night. You encourage us by your presence, and we hope that our worship together will be a spiritual boost for you. Attendance cards are available in the pockets on the back of Sunday, November 1 each pew, and also in front of some of the pew Bibles. Please fill out the The Elders have decided that we will start side labeled Welcome Guests completely and place it in the collection tray. Thank you meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings, for leaving us this record of your visit. Our prayer is that you will visit with us again soon. MEMBERS: It is especially important to fill out the Members side of the card and leave us because of it getting dark earlier a record of your attendance as well. Thank you so much. Sunday, November 1
Friday-Sunday, November 6-8 Daddy/Daughter Retreat—CFBC
In reverence for our worship service to God, our Heavenly Father, we ask everyone to please SILENCE your cell phones. Thank you.
You are invited to The Heritage Christian Benefit Dinner that will be held in the Orange Avenue Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27th.
Updates and Prayer Requests:
It’s fall so it’s time to get your flu shot! Once again Publix Pharmacy will sponsor a flu shot clinic after morning services Sunday, November 1st. The seasonal flu vaccine for ages 18 through adult, as well as the high dose vaccine for those 65 and older, will be offered. Medicare and most insurances cover these injections. The cost without insurance is $30 for the regular vaccine and $55 for the high dose. Please see Lisa Kingery with any questions. Open House for Drew Shepherd’s new home Sunday, November 8th, “Come and Go” from 2 to 4 p.m. 33417 Terragona Dr., Sorrento, FL 32776 (Eagle Dunes) - No gifts please -
Mount Dora Children’s Home Fundraiser Central Church of Christ in Altamonte Springs invites you to join them on Saturday, November 14th, for the Sixth Annual Mount Dora Children’s Home Fundraiser BBQ. The event and food are free, and all donations go to the Children’s Home. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central Church is located at 875 Oak Drive, Altamonte Springs. Please RSVP to Mark Knowles at 407-869-1419.
ThanksSinging~2015 November 22 at 5:00 p.m. at
Dan Backhaus’ dad, Chuck Backhaus, is in Florida Hospital Altamonte. Pray that the doctors can find the cause of his pain. We are thankful that Sarah Becker was not seriously injured in her recent car accident. Please keep Rossie Knuckles’ granddaughter, Katie, in your prayers. She is suffering with an eating disorder. Leslie Massengill, a former resident of Mount Dora Children’s Home, was hit by a car and killed Tuesday night in Leesburg. Prayers of comfort for his family are appreciated. There are no arrangements known at this time. Brenda Elicker, Brandie Woodard’s aunt, is in the hospital in Rome, Georgia. She was hit by a truck and may have to have an arm and leg amputated. Please keep her in your prayers.
Our hearts are broken but our spirits are strong as we announce the passing of our Roberta Sue Farley. Roberta passed away peacefully, October 17, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born June 22, 1959 in Newark, Ohio. Miss Roberta was a favorite pre-school teacher of many, many children, for the past 20 years, at Mt. Dora Christian Academy. Roberta also began the Deaf Ministry at Orange Avenue, signing during services, teaching the Bible to the deaf, and signing every opportunity she was available. Roberta is preceded in death by her father Robert Farley, Sr., mother Irene Farley and brother Steve Farley. She is survived by one sister, Debbie & (Bud) Hairel, and three brothers, Robert & (Joan) Farley, Jr., Brian & (Laura) Farley, Tony & (Ashley) Farley; and one niece Cori (Robert). Roberta’s Celebration of Life service was held on Tuesday, October 20th at Orange Avenue Church of Christ. The family requests any donations be made to: Mount Dora Christian Academy, 301 W. 13th Avenue, Mt. Dora, Florida 32757. The beautiful plant at the front of the church auditorium was left there in Roberta’s memory.
Orange Avenue Church of Christ
Father/Daughter Retreat
Please bring finger foods
“FROZEN: Love Conquers All”
Finger Food Fellowship Follows
at CFBC
November 6-8
for more information, call 352-357-6316 Mount Dora Christian Academy Chicken Supper dates for 2015
Weekly Record
Sunday A.M. Worship Sunday P.M. Worship Wed. Bible Study Contribution
10/18/15 177 288 192 189 6,700
Weekly Budget
9,000
Sunday Bible Study
YTD 186 308
4:00-7:00 PM at Emily C. Ford Dining Hall 301 W. 13th Avenue, Mount Dora, 32757 (352) 383-2155 mdcacademy.org
Friday, October 30 Friday, November 13 w/SE Gospel Sing Adults & Students—$8
8,977
Children Under 10—$6
We have ordered more of The Daily Bible in Chronological Order with 365 Daily Readings. We have 4 Bibles left and they are $20 each. See Deb Taylor to purchase one.
Announcements & Events Benevolence– Ministry Leader, Kevin Ross (kevindanaross@gmail.com) Our church pantry needs: Corn, Green Beans, Green Peas, Carrots, Canned Potatoes, Small jars of Peanut Butter, Ravioli. Education– Ministry Leader, Phil McWhirt (phil.mcwhirt@mdcacademy.org) Teachers for our Winter Quarter should be getting the information for their classes to Phil McWhirt as soon as possible so our next class schedule will be on time, especially for our new members. If you would like to teach or be a helper in one of our classrooms, please call Phil at 352-357-9141 to discuss this. Please sign-up at OCentral if you would be willing to teach, assist or sub for any of our classes. Local Evangelism– Ministry leader, Phil Barnes (philbarnes@reagan.com) Our next Feeding Body & Soul will be Wednesday night, November 4th. If you have any questions, please see Denita Snider or Mike & Karen Cockrell. Our next Feeding Eustis Heights Elementary is Thursday, November 12th. Please arrive at the school by 4:30 p.m. Thank you! See Julie Chivleatto with any questions. Our Special Holiday Mobile Food Pantry and Turkey Distribution will be on Saturday, November 21st. Please note that this is a different schedule: 12:30 p.m. set-up, 1:00-3:00 p.m. distribution. We need all the help we can get. Please see Phil Barnes with any questions.
Missions– Deacon, Bob Fields (bobfields@usa2net.net) Wednesday Night Meals- The meal is a fund raiser to support youth activities and mission trips. If you can prepare a meal please contact Kent Means. (kent.means@mdcacademy.org) The sign-up sheet for the meal on Wednesday, October 28th, is at OCentral. Chefs: Debbie Collins & Laura Barker. The Menu is: Jamaican Tortilla Soup, Black beans and a “Tasty Teeth Dessert”. Thank you.
Student Ministry– Student Minister, Scott Simpson (srsimp7@gmail.com) Parents, please pick up a letter addressed to you from Scott. It’s at OCentral:
October 25th: Orange Avenue Fall Festival & CYF@ Highlands Church of Christ in Lakeland! November: Wednesday night singing classes in the auditorium. November 7th: Paint Henderson House Fence (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) December 6th: CYF @ OA– I would love some help decorating for this event. Since this is in December, any Christmas decorations that don’t make it on or in your house will be prime candidates for use for this event! This is not set in stone, but we’ll probably use “A Charlie Brown Christmas” as the theme this year.
“Do not be afraid or discouraged...for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” 2 Chronicles 20:15 Worship gets you through the hardest times in your life because it shifts your focus from the problem to the problem solver.
DC & Deb Taylor will be on vacation in Dallas and Houston, Texas until Thursday, October 29. Thank you to Kathy Hogan for covering for Deb in the office.
Shepherds’ Corner Sunday Worship Guide Welcome Call to Worship
Pete Adams
Song Leader
Brian Holtin
Prayer
Kevin Ross
Scripture Reading
Tom Stuart
Lord’s Supper
Vernon Means
Lord’s Table Servers
Kenny Adams, Andrew Becker, Leonard DiSilvestro, Ryan Kessinger, Trent Payne, Jesiah Pierre, Mike Wacaster, Byron Wiehe (Alternate: DC Taylor)
Prayer Ministry For anyone in need of special prayers, Jeff Bay & Rick Brown will be available Wednesday, October 28th beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Elders’ Room. Weekly Visitation Mike Mabry & Chuck Shepherd Daily Bible Reading
Today’s reading begins on page 1376-1390 The Rise of Opposition Ministry
Shepherd’s Prayer
Rick Brown
Sermon
Phil Barnes
Offering
Vernon Means
Announcements
Pete Adams
Communion to Shut-Ins
Byron Wiehe
Ushers Sunday A.M.
Bill Baker, Bob Fields, Bill Rider
Jeff Bay*
Mike Mabry
Greeter N. Entrance
Wiehe Family
Rick Brown
Vernon Means
Greeter S. Entrance
Walters Family
Jack Cole
Chuck Shepherd
Nursery A.M. & P.M.
Brackett/Wyckoff Rubyn Howell
Evangelist
Phil Barnes
Student Minister
Scott Simpson Elders
*Chairman for the Month His Kidz-Ages 4-8
T & S Baker
Control Booth Computer/Audio
Drew Shepherd/ Tony Becker
Shepherds Receiving Responses
Jack Cole & Rubyn Howell
Building Lock-Up
Marvin Jones
Wednesday Sound Booth
(28th)
Tony Becker
No 6:00 PM Service tonight Song Leader
TBA
Sermon
Phil Barnes
Building Lock-Up
Marvin Jones
Please delete the orangeoffice@reagan.com email address, it no longer works. Please use debijo@outlook.com
Office Staff Deb Taylor– Secretary
Schedule of Assemblies Sunday Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday Women’s Prayer Warriors 5:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Ladies Bible Class 10:00 a.m. (September-May) Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m. Thursday Women’s Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Barnwood Bar-B-Q
debijo@outlook.com
Thursday Men’s Luncheon 12:00 p.m. Barnwood Bar-B-Q
Church Office 1511 E. Orange Avenue Eustis, FL 32726 Phone: 352.357.6616 Fax: 352.357.5335 Email: debijo@outlook.com Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday– 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
A designated section (SIGNING) is provided with interpreters for the Deaf and the Hearing Impaired. Hard of Hearing devices are available at the sound booth in the back of the auditorium.
To submit announcements to the bulletin please email Deb at: debijo@outlook.com The deadline for Sunday’s bulletin is Wednesday, and the deadline for Wednesday Announcements is Sunday. Please make note of the new email address for the office and for Deb.