Bulletin for November 26, 2023
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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 November 26, 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!
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.
College & 20 Somethings-Join in every Wednesday night E-mail Dan Palmadessa at danielpalmadessa@gmail.com.
The Chosen - Season 3- Tuesdays @ 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!
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.
Crafts & Conversations- Sundays @ 7-8:15pm 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.
Coffee & Connection- Mondays @ 7-8pm in the Chapel- join in with your sisters in Christ for a facilitated discussion on a topic relevant to your life and faith journey.
Pickleball- Thursdays @ 6:30-8:30pm in Fellowship Hall- Equipment provided, donations accepted to support church ministries. All levels welcome.
Christian Slow Flow Yoga- Tuesdays @ 5:15pm in Fellowship HallJoin in the fun, all levels welcome. Donations accepted to support church ministries.
Salvation Army Angel Tree- Sunday November 26th- Sunday December 10th. Look for the Angel tree and take a tag. We can Help to spread the love of Jesus this Christmas season to local families in need. Unwrapped presents are due back under the tree by December 10th. Any questions please call Tom & Arlene at 732-686-9672.
Christmas Nativity- December 2 @ 5pm in the Great Auditorium Join in and watch this live Nativity! A fun night for all. Want to participate? See Bobbie Mitchell or Carol Boniello.
Christmas Eve Services- December 24th @ 9am, 11am & 4pm
Christmas Tea- Saturday December 9 @ 12-3pm in Fellowship HallMenu by the Downstairs Kitchen, Entertainment provided. Cost is $28 scan the QR code on the back of the bulletin to make payment or mail a check to the church.
Christmas Poinsettias- Please fill out the form which is located at the Welcome Table or visit www.oceangrove.church to order Christmas flowers in memory of or honor of one of your loved ones. Flowers are $10 and orders are due by 12/15.
Christmas Decorating- We need your help to make the Church festive for the Christmas Season. Thursday November 30th 6:00-8:00pm.
Giving Tuesday- November 28th If you are considering participating in Giving Tuesday, think of us! See the back of the bulletin for all the ways to give. 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 – Jesus Is All the World to Me – Arr. Southbridge Welcome & Announcements Introit – Spirit Song – Wimber *Opening Prayer *Hymn #61 – Come, Thou Almighty King *The Apostle's Creed #881 *Gloria Patri #71
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer #895
Anthem – Every Valley - Beck Offering
Offertory - Cantate Domino (O Sing Ye to the Lord) – Pitoni; Duet– Althea Klein & Cheryl Parker Sobolewski
*Doxology #95
*Scripture Lesson
*Hymn #454 – Open My Eyes, that I May See Message
SENDING FORTH *Hymn #715 – Rejoice, the Lord Is King *Dismissal with Blessing *Benediction Response – Dresden Amen
Postlude- Give Thanks, All Ye People - Muhlenbergs
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By mail: please make checks payable to:
St. Paul’s Ocean Grove Church or SPOGC
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
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