Worship Bulletin for October 15, 2023
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 October 15, 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!
Men’s Small Group - Every Monday 7-8:30pm at the Community Room
Facilitated by George Kuster -Wanting to get plugged in, learn more about God, meet someone new? This is a great way!
Contact George at 4Kuster@verizon.net for more information!
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.
Anchored Small Groups Mondays 7-8:30pm
Text JOIN @AnchoredOG to the number 810-10 to get up to date remind texts!
College & 20 Somethings-Join in every Wednesday night!
E-mail Dan Palmadessa at danielpalmadessa@gmail.com.
Membership Inquiry Class-TODAY 1pm-2:30pm in the Music Room. Do you have any questions about membership, UMC or St. Paul’s? This is a great way to get plugged in!
Book Study- Thursdays October 19th, 26th, November 2nd & 9th
7pm in the Music Room with Pastor Joe and Phil Beachy
Living Faithfully- Human Sexuality and the United Methodist Church
The Chosen - Season 3- Starting Tuesday October 17th 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!
Missions Dinner- October 20th 7pm in Fellowship Hall
This is a free event open to all of the St. Paul’s family. You will have opportunities to learn directly from our mission partners about the missions St. Paul’s supports. Sign up in Fellowship Hall in between the services on the website.
Crafts & Conversations- Sundays 7pm- 8:15pm in the Music Room Starting TODAY
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. It can even be taken home for your own enjoyment!
Seaton (Formerly Allegria) Ministry-Sunday mornings 10:30am
We aim to follow Christ's teaching to take care of the widows/widowers. We do this by sharing Christ's gospel to the residents of the Seaton Assisted Living Facility with a full Christian service every Sunday. We are recruiting volunteers to help with greeting, music, singing, preaching, and special events. Call Josephine Braneky for any information @ 973-650-8218 or Josephine.braneky@gmail.com.
Legacy Grand-parenting Summit - Friday October 19th -Saturday October 20th the Youth Temple- For all you grandparents here, mark your calendars now for a Special Simulcast Event. This inspiring event will teach, encourage, and present ideas for you to build a dynamic spiritual legacy with your grandchildren! Featured speakers include Tony Evans, Crawford Loritts, Kathy Koch and Mike Singletary. You can find out more and sign up at oceangrove.org under the “Studies” tab.
Jersey Shore Rescue Mission 5K Race- Saturday October 28th 9am. Race will begin and end in Ocean Grove, something for everyone- 5K run, 2 mile family walk and a kids run. Visit here for more information: https://www.jerseyshorerescue.org/5k-race-family-walk-2023.
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 – Laudamus Te - Mueller
Welcome & Announcements
Introit – Sanctuary - Thompson
Opening Prayer
The Apostle's Creed #881
Hymn #140 – Great Is Thy Faithfulness
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer #895
Anthem – If With All Your Hearts from Elijah - Mendelssohn
Offering
Offertory – The Lord Is My Light – Allitsen; Cheryl Parker Sobolewski, Soloist
Doxology #95
Scripture Lesson
Hymn #521 – I Want Jesus to Walk with Me
Message
SENDING FORTH
Hymn #664 – Sent Forth by God’s Blessing
Dismissal with Blessing
Benediction Response – Danish Amen
Postlude – Echo Alleluia - Purcell