T HIS WEEK. WEDNESDAY: 11/27 NO MORNING BIBLE STUDY, due to Thanksgiving Eve Service. KINGDOM KIDS CHOIR, 6:15 p.m., Elementary Chapel.

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1 TODAY: November 24, :30 AM FOUNDATION PRAYER, Prayer Room 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP Songs of Worship and Praise Baby Dedications, AM II Pastor Brooks message: When Less is More CHILDREN'S WORSHIP SERVICES, Infants thru 6th grade. 9:30 AM POWER FOR LIVING CLASSES STARTING POINT Christianity 101 The Basics of the Christian Faith, Northview Room, Steve Turner and Sherry Brooks. Membership & Connections, C-114, various pastors. MARRIAGE Preparing for Marriage: Marriage on the Rock, D-101, Daryl & Cindy Ratliff and Joe & Patti Hren. As Long As We Both Shall Live, Multi-Purpose Room, Rick & Pastor Laurie Ganiere and Jim Sanders. 2to1 (20s married): God s Blueprint for a Great Marriage, C-116, Kurt & Lindsay Stanford. PARENTING Trophy Child, C-118, Jon & Joanie Brooks and Willi & Judith Schulz. CHRISTIAN LIVING Loving God, Chapel, Pastor Mark and Scott Tomatz. Altar Ego, Music Hall, Jamie & Joy Herbst. Four Blood Moons: Something is About to Change, South Gym, Dave Sisti. Principles of True Ministry, North Gym, Dave Linz and Mike Williams. Caleb s Army Prayer, Prayer Room, John & Carol Rieger. Crossroads (ages 18-29): The New Rules of Love, Dating & Being Single, C 112, various teachers. The Christmas Experience, C 108, Rick Borger. BIBLE STUDY Thru the Bible: Matthew The Lessons Jesus Taught, C 102, Bill Barnier and Michael Kelly. The Gospel of Mark: Verse by Verse, C-104, Reed Bonneville, Bill Ratliff and Jon Wardecke. INTERNATIONAL Español: El discipulo amado, C 110, Annie Lopez-Weins. International Gathering: Jesus is, D 103, Jody Smith & Pastor Juan. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR YOUTH & CHILDREN 3:00 PM CHRISTMAS CHOREOGRAPHY REHEARSAL, Preschool Chapel 5:00 PM ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL, Chapel CHOIR REHEARSAL, Music Hall CHRISTMAS DRAMA REHEARSAL, C-112 5:30 PM BIBLE QUIZ PRACTICE, Pee Wee: G-104, JBQ: G-108, Teen: D-103 6:00 PM WATCHMAN/SOUL PURPOSE PRAYER, Prayer Room OCAG BOOK CLUB, South Commons 7:00 PM EVENING WORSHIP & PRAISE SERVICE Songs of Worship and Praise Pastor Brooks ministering from God s Word LITTLE KIDS TIME, for 3 & 4 year olds, Room H-102 OAK CREEK KIDS SPOTLIGHT Today in children s church Kidventure Central (grades 1-6): Operation: Thanks (Don t Be a Turkey) Junior Kids Church (Age 3-K5): Samuel Serves God All His Life Walkers-Age 2: God Gives Water & Juice T HIS WEEK TUESDAY: 11/26 GIRLS DAY OUT HEART TO HEART, 9:30 AM, Multi-Purpose Room, Childcare provided. CHRISTMAS CHOREOGRAPHY REHEARSAL, 6:00 PM, North Gym. WEDNESDAY: 11/27 NO MORNING BIBLE STUDY, due to Thanksgiving Eve Service. KINGDOM KIDS CHOIR, 6:15 p.m., Elementary Chapel. THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE Wednesday, November 27, at 7:00 p.m. we will have a special Family Thanksgiving Eve service in the Sanctuary. Plan now to join us for this evening of giving thanks for all God has done and is doing in our families. Nursery will be provided and there will be regular children s clubs for age 2 through K4 (Hug-a-bugs, Sunbeams and Rainbows). All other clubs & groups will join the rest of the church family in the Sanctuary. [Todos nos reuniremos en el santuario para un servicio de Acción de Gracias.] THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 11/28 & 29 THANKSGIVING DAY Please pause as a family and give thanks to God for His many blessings throughout the year. CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED SATURDAY: 11/30 SEASONAL CLEANING PROJECT, 9:00 AM, meet in the foyer. FISH FRY: DINNER & LITTLE DRUMMER BOY Enjoy dinner Friday night, December 13th with our delicious fish fry then stay for the performance of Little Drummer Boy. Dinner is served from 4-7 PM and includes fried or baked fish, potato pancakes or baked potato, coleslaw, applesauce and bread. Also available are soup & salad bar or build-your-own burger. Fish fry tickets are available in the Café for $8 in advance or $9 at the door for adults. If you are staying for the musical, don t forget to get your free Little Drummer Boy tickets early! WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH AT 7:00 PM: BE A BLESSING All women are invited to the north gym for a night filled with fun, fellowship, coffee, cookies, games, giveaways, a testimony and a special message from Pastor Laurie. We also invite you to be a blessing to the ladies of Teen Challenge by participating in our Teen Challenge Collection. The WM leadership team will take all of your donated items and make gift baskets for each of the women who won t be going home for the holidays. We re asking that all donated items are new. We will be collecting the following items that night: toiletries, make up, devotionals, Christian CD's, candy, $5 Starbucks cards, socks, nail polish, Walmart and Target gift cards. MY HOPE AMERICA: AVAILABLE NOW My Hope America is a DVD designed to clearly present the Gospel with life-changing testimonies & powerful messages from Billy Graham. You can pick up a free copy at our information center to share and engage with friends, family, and neighbors today. F UTURE EVENTS CURRENT SERMON SERIES: WHEN LESS IS MORE God, the designer, absolutely knows what you and I were born for. He is perfecting us to be in His image. We all like the sound of that, but often resist and misunderstand God s way of bringing it about. Join us as we discover how less is more in our message series on John 15. OAK CREEK A/G HOLIDAY EVENTS LITTLE DRUMMER BOY 2013 Christmas Musical Thursday, December 12th at 7 pm Friday, December 13th at 7 pm Saturday, December 14th at 3:30 & 7 pm Sunday, December 15th at 7 pm Tickets for our 2013 Christmas Musical are available today in the foyer or can be printed at home by visiting tickets.oakcreekag.org. Promotional cards are also available at any Information Center to help you invite friends, family and co-workers! Sunday, December 22nd Candlelight Communion: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Sunday, December 22nd, 7:00 p.m. Kingdom Kids Choir Presents: We Three Spies: A Classified Christmas Adventure Early Childhood Christmas Program: Taking Christmas Home Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24th) Two great one-hour services: 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 25th Christmas Day No morning Bible study or evening activities. Sunday, December 29th All Family Year-End Celebration Night, 6:00 pm Don t miss this special evening as we look back at the people and events of Menu and meal tickets will be available soon. CHRISTMAS DECORATION PROJECT The Christmas Decorating Department is recruiting. If you enjoy decorating or would like to help in any way we can find a place for you. It s a FUN ministry with short term commitments. Call Linda Scalish for details. SEASONAL CLEANING HELP NEEDED Saturday, November 30, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (lunch included) and Saturday, December 7 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Many hands are needed for this special project. For more information or to get involved, contact Nancy Behr at oneagleswings39@hotmail.com or Ann Evans at or aevans@oakcreekag.org. OAK CREEK AG MARRIAGE WEEKEND FEBRUARY 21-22, 2014 Mark your calendar for this wonderful weekend with guest speaker Ted Cunningham, author of Trophy Child and coauthor of As Long as We Both Shall Live. Registration is $65 if you register by January 10, 2014 and includes a dessert fellowship on Friday and lunch on Saturday.

2 OTHER NEWS SERMON NOTES PRIME TIME LIVE CHRISTMAS PARTY Join Prime Time Live for YE OLDE ENGLISH CHRISTMAS PARTY on Tuesday, December 17 at noon in the Food Court Commons for some uncommonly good English food and festivities. The Cost of $10.00 can be paid at the information center by Sunday, December 8. DO YOU HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST? The following prayer ministries are available: Emergencies Call Telephone Prayer Chain Leader Geri All other needs general@oakcreekag.org or call the church THIS WEEK S CAFÉ SPECIALS: Sunday: Breakfast: Omelet, French Toast or Breakfast Croissant: $3 Lunch: Roast Turkey Breast or Sliced Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Veggie & Roll: $8. Wednesday: Beef Stroganoff w/ Egg Noodles, Veggie & Roll: $8 Soup, 1/2 Sandwich, Small Salad & Fountain Drink: $7 Salad Bar: Salad Bar: $7 (1 trip) or Soup of the Day: $3 (1 trip) Always Available: Pizza, Appetizers, Desserts & More. Next Sunday: Shepherd's Pie w/ Roll -OR Baked Tilapia w/ Rice Pilaf, Veggie & Roll. LIVING WATER BOOKSTORE November Bible Sale! During the month of November, all Bibles are 20% off the marked price. Come check out new releases like the Gospel Transformation Study Bible, the Wayfinding Daily Bible, and the Kids' Big Picture Interactive Bible. If we don't have the Bible you're looking for in stock, we can order it and you'll still get the sale price. Get a head start on your Christmas gifts and Bible reading resolutions for 2014! DIRECT PAYMENT FORMS For your convenience, we have direct payment authorization forms available for anyone interested in having an electronic debit entry made from their checking account. You can choose to have the entry made on a weekly, monthly or bi-monthly basis for TITHES, MISSIONS, BUILDING A BRIDGE (building fund) and/or the STRONG FOUNDATION FUND (debt retirement). Forms are available at any of the Information Centers. LIVE THE DREAM is now seen Thursdays at 11:30 AM on the following channels: Channel 52, Time Warner Cable 21, Charter Cable 20 & Uverse 52. Pray for this outreach! Reaching Our World for Christ Check out our church website! Here you will be able to watch sermons, read the bulletin, view the daily calendar, and explore the many available ministries.

3 Power for Living: Sunday Bible Study Groups What are Power for Living Groups? They are an exciting way to study God s Word and connect with friends every Sunday morning at 9:30 am. There are group Bible studies available for every stage of life, from the youngest to the oldest, covering a wide variety of topics. All of the Bible Study Groups are open to new comers. If you don t know where to start, check out Christianity 101. STARTING POINT Christianity 101: The Basics of the Christian Faith From those new in the faith to long time veterans, this course will enable you to better articulate what you believe to those around you. With Sherry Brooks and Steve Turner in the Northview Room. Receive a $5 certificate to the Living Water Bookstore upon completion. MARRIAGE As Long As We Both Shall Live Laugh while discovering the secrets of a life-giving marriage: meeting each other's needs, communicating honestly, and increasing intimacy. With Rick & Pastor Laurie Ganiere and Jim Sanders in the Multi Purpose Room. INTERNATIONAL El Discípulo Amado Un viaje con Juan al corazón de Jesús. Tal como Cristo llevó a Juan en un viaje de toda la vida a la profundidad de su amor, Jesús hará lo mismo para usted. Con Ruth Rivera en C 110. International Gathering: Jesus is HOW WOULD YOU FINISH THAT SENTENCE? Your answer to this question could shed some light on the path to becoming who you were made to be. With Jody Smith and Pastor Juan in D 103. PRAYER Caleb s Army Prayer Time Join us as we pray for our church and community. With John and Carol Rieger in the Prayer Room. December Classes PROPHECY Psalm 83 and America in Bible Prophecy Will there be another Middle East war apart from the war of Gog and Magog? And what, if any role will America play in it? We will look at Psalm 83 and see if it has any significance in end-time events With Dave Sisti in the South Gym. YOUNG ADULT Crossroads (age 18-29): Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples God has entrusted us with the task of being disciple makers. In this class you will discover the confidence and encouragement you need to step out in faith and make disciples out of the people that God has placed in your life. Various teachers in C to 1 20 s Married: House or Home Marriage Edition Despite the mounting pressure on couples, you really can have a great marriage, raise Godly kids and experience a healthy, lifegiving home-life with the stability to weather life's storms. With Jeff & Brittnia Papendorf in C 116. BIBLE STUDY The Gospel of Mark: Verse by Verse A study of the New Testament book of Mark. With Reed Bonneville, Bill Ratliff, and Jon Wardecke in C 104. Thru the Bible: Songs and Hymns in the New Testament Examining some of the songs and hymns that reveal God s plan of salvation and the reasons we worship Him. With Bill Barnier and Michael Kelly in C 102. CHRISTIAN LIVING The Purpose of Christmas Why is Christmas such a big deal? If you stop to think about it, it is astounding that the simple, unassuming birth of a peasant baby boy more than two thousand years ago in the Middle East can cause traffic jams in December every year all across the globe. Come discover the three greatest needs that Christmas solves. With Pastor Mark in the Chapel. Principles of True Ministry Learn the 4 principles to help you identify True Ministry that you can trust and that can guide you into doing True Ministry. With Dave Linz and Mike Williams in the North Gym. Real Change In a season of "making resolutions", how do we move past frustrating broken promises to real, lasting change? Join us as we discover how the Gospel of Christ gives us meaning, purpose and power to change. With Jamie & Joy Herbst in the Music Hall. The Christmas Experience An imaginative Bible study that examines the important truths discovered in the first Christmas. God always keeps His promises and always delivers on time. With Rick Borger in C 108.

4 Power for Living Classes for Children and Youth Every 9:30 a.m. Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. (Proverbs 22:6) Nursery (0-2) & Pre-School (3-K5) Infants & Crawlers Discovering God s Word Young children will enjoy discovering God s Word in a safe, friendly classroom. Meeting in A 103. Walkers We will be sharing Biblical lessons with snacks and fun games. With Carrie Hyatt, Gloria Eidson, and Brandi Davis in A 108. Toddler (2 Year Olds) Your two year old will enjoy learning Biblical truths through the Hands On curriculum. Bible stories, songs and snack time are all part of this fun and exciting class for your little ones. With Dave & Marge Eidson in A Year Olds, K3, K4, and K5 Joseph and Samuel Children will look at the lives of Joseph and Samuel and discover how they followed God as a boy and served Him all their lives. 3 s and K3 Dalie Flores and Jennifer Chandler in H-106. K4 Carmen Cruz, Autumn Cruz, and Lori McCartan in H 112. K5 Shara Robinson, Mindy Coppens, and Sommer Kelly in H 116. Middle School (6th-8th) Elementary POWER STATIONS (1st-5th) First and Second Grade Jesus is Born Kids will learn of God s messages for Mary and Joseph, the angels and shepherds, and the star that led the Wise Men to Jesus. First Grade With Mary Tomatz and Nilda Rivera in G-102. Second Grade With Jeff & Silvana Sabatino in G 202. Third and Fourth Grade God With Us Kids will look at the thoughts and feelings of the people God chose to be around the miraculous birth of His Son. Third Grade With Nakia & Meralis Hood in G 106. Fourth Grade With Ryan & Kristie Koney in G 208. Fifth Grade Responses to Jesus Students will compare their responses to Jesus with the ways Mary, Joseph, Elizabeth, and the Wise Men responded to Him. Fifth Grade With Will & Jane Diaz in G-112. With Rich Katzfey and John Allen in G 114. High School (9th-12th) Sixth Grade Responses to Jesus Students will compare their responses to Jesus with the ways Mary, Joseph, Elizabeth, and the Wise Men responded to Him. With Xandra Smith and Charles Seibert in G-214. With Rudy & Dagmar Ruiz in G 212. Seventh and Eighth Grade Fuel Foundations Students will encounter God through 100 of the great stories of the Bible told in chronological order providing a foundation of Biblical values for life. With Chuey & Heather Serna and Mary Jaromin in E th 12th Grade Girls Only Personal Appearance Discover the importance of both outward appearance and inner beauty. With Sheryl Kelly, Barb Richwalski & Kim Vukovich in E-100. December th & 10th Grade Facing the Giants Bible study driven by the characters, events, and circumstances in the movie Facing the Giants. Using movie themes and group interaction, this four-week study will help our students conquer their fears, face their giants, and grow their faith. With Kevin and Angie Foster in F th & 12th Grade Fundamentals We will be looking at the 16 core truths of the Bible and wrestling with how they specifically apply to our every day living. With Pastor Shawn and Gwen Follis in F-101.

5 l Morales Memo Miguel & Maria Morales Missionaries in Panama Cel.: Tel.: September 2013 Hello friends, It has been an eventful summer and a busy nine months. Since January, we have been through 21 states and put over 30,000 miles on our car, not to mention thousands of air miles. We are encouraged to see so many of you throughout the country have responded to our need. Thanks to you about 80% of our monthly budget has been raised. Praise the Lord! Yet, we still need to raise the balance of our monthly budget and about 3/4 of our cash budget. Please agree with us in prayer for those the Lord will bring to partner with us in reaching the spiritually lost, making disciples, and training new workers for the harvest. Indigenous cultures of Panama Panama has a diverse group of indigenous cultures that play an important role in the country s cultural diversity. There are seven distinct indigenous cultures, represented by over 415,000 people that make up almost 13% of the overall population. Many believe in various forms of voodoo and have statuettes guarding their homes. Some villages have a spiritual leader figure, similar to a ''shaman'', who will have dreams that will be later interpreted. Others villages have mixed several beliefs due to being evangelized then abandoned. They confuse Biblical truths and traditional religious practices, creating churches with followers who are taught differing ideas and are victim to incorrect teaching and false doctrine. We desire to assist in outreach, discipleship and training among the indigenous peoples of Panama. They need not only evangelists who will bring truth, but also teachers who will instruct them and raise up pastors according to the Bible that will be able to carry on the process. They also need the Bible translated in their native languages. Without this, it makes it even harder for believers to learn more about the Gospel on their own. Miguel and Maria share their call and burden for Panama We need your help! For us to return to the mission field, we need your help! Take a few minutes and ask the Lord what He would have you do. Please help us today in a tangible and financial way through a monthly missions commitment and a one-time cash offering. You can do this via our website at No amount is too small. Thank you so very much for partnering with us reaching the spiritually lost, making disciples, and training ministry leaders! Together, we continue to make a difference in the lives of so many people in Panama and throughout Latin America. Your partners in the harvest, Miguel, Maria, Natalie & Nicole

6 Home Missions Foreign Missions Missions Devotional: November 25th - December 1st Pray for the cities: Hartford, CT Miguel & Maria Morales Panama Please Pray: That we will be able to enlist new partner churches during our itineration. That God will prepare the hearts of the people of Panama. That God will give us favor with the Panamanian government. Pastor Song Chang Hmong Assembly of God Please Pray: For God's work to grow in Eau Claire. For encouragement for Pastor Chang. For revival in Eau Claire. That God would meet all Pastor Chang s needs. Pray for our pastors: Pastor Jerry Brooks, Sherry Pastor Jon Brooks, Joanie, Krista Pastor Dennis Daywitt, Candi, Amberly Pastor Shawn Follis, Gwen, Sydney, Boston Pastor Laurie Ganiere, Rick Pastor Juan Garay, Celines, Dariana, Markito Pastor Joshua & Pastor Stephanie Humpa Pastor Mark McKinstry, Heather, Ashley, Allie Daily Bible Reading (from oneyearbibleonline.com) Mon. Daniel 1:1-2:23 1 Peter 3:8-4:6 Psalm 119:65-80 Proverbs 28:14 Tue. Daniel 2:24-3:30 1 Peter 4:7-5:14 Psalm 119:81-96 Proverbs 28:15-16 Wed. Daniel 4: Peter 1:1-21 Psalm 119: Proverbs 28:17-18 Thu. Daniel 5: Peter 2:1-22 Psalm 119: Proverbs 28:19-20 Fri. Daniel 6: Peter 3:1-18 Psalm 119: Proverbs 28:21-22 Sat. Daniel 7: John 1:1-10 Psalm 119: Proverbs 28:23-24 Sun. Daniel 8: John 2:1-17 Psalm 120:1-7 Proverbs 28:25-26