October From the Pastor s Desk. Pastor s Desk. Nuggets from the Bible. Pray and Play. Bible Studies. Men s Prayer Breakfast

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1 P.O. Box 709, Watson, LA (225) liveoakumc@aol.com Sunday Worship - 8:00 AM., 10:00 AM., 11:30 AM. Sunday School - 9:00 AM & 10:00 AM Thursday Worship 7:00PM Pastor Associate Pastor Pastoral Care Director Asst. Pastoral Care Counseling Pastor/Special Ministries Youth/Missions Director Assoc. Minister/Worship Leader Music Director Asst. Music Director Children s Director Administrative Asst Treasurer Maintenance Organist Keyboard Dr. Mark Crosby Rev. Dickie Davis Rev. Tom Bergeron Rev. Rita Chiasson Rev. Sam LoBello Rev. David Orges Rev. Trent Barnett Melanie Rushing David Easley Trish Graves Cathy Bermes Jim Otken David Drake Vickie Arbour, Rita Chiasson Brittany Bruce, Sammi Rushing

2 Live Oak United Methodist Church October 2013 In this Issue Pastor s Desk Nuggets from the Bible Pray and Play Bible Studies Men s Prayer Breakfast Women s Bible Studies Awana s Father/Daughter Dance Men s Steak Dinner and much more! From the Pastor s Desk It seemed many really appreciated our series in September "Prophecy at Ground Zero". We are still getting calls, s and requests for the CD's. We are so grateful that this past series helped you to understand from a prophetic perspective as to what is happening in the world in general and the middle east in particular. In the month of October we will be preaching a series on "Knowing the God of the Bible." We live in a day and age where many may believe in some "Higher Power" but they are not sure of the nature, personality or the ability of their "Higher Power." When a person comes to know the God of the Bible, one can know that we serve, and have been created, redeemed and sustained by an amazing and loving Creator/Redeemer/Sustainer who knows the beginning and the end. Continued on page 2

3 The Pastor s Desk Continued... In the month when the air is cooler and the leaves are changing and there seems to be a change in the air, it may be a good time to know and walk with the God of the Bible. Hope to see you Sunday. Mark Thursday evenings in the Family Life Center at 6:00 p.m. Nuggets from the Bible Hebrews 1:1-2 God who at various times and in different ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us be His Son... The writer of the book of Hebrews, in two short verses, gives us instruction for making a diagram that shows all time divided into two periods - In the past to the left of the cross, and these last days which began at the cross and continues to the right of the cross. The writer also tells us how God spoke during these periods of time. In the past He spoke through the prophets at many times and in various ways. In these last days He has spoken by His Son. Just before Jesus left the earth to go back to His Father, He said that when He left the earth to go back to His Father, He said that when He left He would send another counselor to be with us forever - the Spirit of truth. This Spirit of truth inspired people like Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, the writer of Hebrews, James, Peter and Jude to write truth from God for believers to have, thus making His Word, our Bible complete. Everything God wants us to know is recorded. He has said everything He needs to say to inform us about His plan - past, present and future - and to guide and strengthen us as His children. ARA High School Age and Older! This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Joshua 1:8

4 Deeper Life Bible Study Tuesday Nights at 6:30 p.m. Thursday nights At 7:00 p.m. Led by Rev. Dickie Davis Nursery available! Women - Led by Stormee Drake, meet in the Conference Room Study of biblical womanhood. Please join us as we discover our divine design. Questions - Call Stormee Drake Men - Led by David Tate, meet in the Education Hall Help Wanted Camp Istrouma Part-time Housekeeper Camp Istrouma $12.50/hr Apply@campistrouma.com REFUGE Addiction Recovery Groups Thursdays at 7:00 PM These are Christ-centered groups helping people that experience a variety of different addictions. At REFUGE people meet to share and learn together. As a result they will have the opportunity to experience God s presence, comfort and strength. Men and women meet together initially and then separate into genderspecific groups. Nursery available for infants to 8 years old.

5 Thank you to all pastoral staff and congregation for all the support and encouragement you gave us during Joanne s surgery and recuperation. It was greatly appreciated. Conrad and Joanne Harthoorn I would like to thank everyone at Live Oak for all of your prayers and support during my surgery. I would especially like to thank Beverly Albin and Mr. Tommy Bergeron for being with my family at the hospital. I sincerely appreciate your prayers and continued support through my recovery process. God Bless Kathy Hunt

6 Men s Prayer Breakfast October 11 th Saturday 7:30 9AM

7 Thursdays 9:30am Melanie Rushing s Home rushing1@cox.net Join us Thursdays for Annice Ruth s teaching at 9:30 a.m. at Melanie Rushing s home. Please call , or for more information or directions to Melanie s home.

8 Puggles - Age 2 Cubbies - Ages 3 & 4 Sparks - Grades K - 2nd Truth & Training (T & T) - Grades 3rd - 5th Join us for AWANA Wednesday Nights 6:00-8:30 p.m. Ages 3 thru 5th grade October 1st - Club Attire October 8th - Dress like a Pumpkin Night October 15th - Club Attire October 22nd - Favorite Animal Night October 29th - Club Attire During October, we will ask clubbers to bring non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry in order to stock up for the holidays.

9 Sunday School Classes 9am & 10am Things to look for: Adult Classes, Youth Classes, Children s Classes and updated Children s Church and classrooms. Come see what it s all about! Call Rev. Sam LoBello (Adult Classes), Rev. David Orges (Youth) Trish Graves (Children s Classes) to discuss which class is best for you and your family. For more information please, contact the church office at or us at liveoakumc@aol.com

10 "Angel" means "messenger," and what better way to spread the Christmas message than with angels! This charming holiday musical casts kids and youth as the choir of angels, announcing the birth of Christ. They are all waiting to be told when to go to earth and make the grand announcement. As they wait for the call, they review God's faithfulness through His promises and some of the prophecies about the Savior's birth. The musical is full of worship and plenty of celebration, since the angels understand the love God has for His people in sending His Son to earth. Rehearsals are Sundays at 4:00pm in the Music Suite divided into K-5 th and 6-12 th graders in two sections. Come join the fun! Our presentation will be December 7 at 6:00pm. Sing cerely, Melanie Rushing1@cox.net

11 november 11th at 6:30 p.m. Family Life Center Cost is $15.00 Contact Sam

12 November 1 st 7 9 P.M. Father-Daughter Dance May our sons in their youth be like plants full grown, our daughters like corner pillars cut for the structure of a palace Psalm 144:12 In the Family Life Center located behind the church!

13 What modern expression comes from the practice, described in Leviticus, of a priest confessing Israel s sins over the head of an animal and sending it (and the sins with it) into the desert? A. Hogwash B. From the horse s mouth C. Monkey business D. Scapegoat Answer D (Leviticus 16:10, 21, NIV)

14 October 30 th 6:00 8:00pm TRUNK or TREAT Rain or Shine!

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16 In Loving Memory of: August 24th Iris Harris: M/M Jack Hartman, M/M Donnie Arbour, Bobbie Nanney August 31st Russell Buhler: M/M Johnny Morgan Edward Macloud: Elena Scott Alma & Will King: Lillian Foster 9/7/14 Carl Peano Rushing: Billy & Terry Arnold, Shelby Easterly, Aundre Garrison, M/M Craig Harris, M/M Jim King, M/M John Rhodes, Peggy & Ronnie Langlois, Bobbie Nanney, M/M Owen Norgress, M/M Hal Rasberry, Janice & Clarence Sandefer, Scott & Julie Smith, M/M Richard Thompson, Roseanne Erwin and Family, Emily & Ella Otken, Gerald Brown & Ursula, Gene & Judy Cunningham, David & Ginger Heuvel, Mona Jeannine May, Patsy Merritt, Bob & Peggy Molcany, M/M Jim Otken, M/M Paul Pendas, Chris & Amy Savage, Julia Lee Underwood, Bob & Gerrie West, Vetra Wilson Mary Lou Moore: Aundre Garrison, M/M Jim King, M/M David Rodriguez Teresa Brose s Grandmother: Teresa Brose Ote Rogers: The McCumsey Family Mary Lou Moore: M/M Tony Tadlock Warren May: Mona Jeannine May Gwen & Lloyd Brown: Lisa Hebert (LaRue) May & Ella Horne and Rufus & Effie Greaud: Rhonda Greaud J.C., Pearl & Howard Thompson: Georgia Miller L.C. Harris: Ginger & David Heuvel Bobbie Linder: B.N. Linder 09/14/14 Carl Peano Rushing: Julie Breaux, J.K. & Linda Sue Johnson, Ann Lea, M/M Steve Muller, Champlin Title, Inc., Marvin & Helen Smith, Livingston Parish Sheriff s office, MM William Sperry, Eva Bardsley, Beverly F. Jackson, Robert & Pat Wallner, M/M Raymond Brooks, Elaine Thompson, M/M B.L. Fairchild, M/M George Meadors, M/M Mike Morris, M.M Lynam Parker, M/M David Rodriguez Mary Lou Moore: J.K. & Linda Sue Johnson, Ann Lea Jane Arneal: Barney & Barbara Crist In Honor of: Aleshis Erwin Accurdo on her birthday: Roseanne Erwin & Aleshia s Brothers Terrie Crosby on her Retirement: M/M Johnny Morgan