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Musical Prelude<br />
Processional<br />
Call to Worship<br />
Doxology<br />
Invocation<br />
Child Dedication Service<br />
Welcome/Pastoral Remarks<br />
Hymn of Worship<br />
Intercessory Prayer<br />
Offertory<br />
Music of Thanksgiving<br />
November 25, 2017<br />
11:00 AM<br />
“Come Before His Presence”<br />
Hymn #214, “We Have This Hope”<br />
Hymn #341, “To God Be the Glory”<br />
Congregation<br />
Ministers & Officers<br />
Monte <strong>New</strong>bill, Sr.<br />
Chorister<br />
Pastor Lloyd Wilson<br />
OUC Pastoral Staff<br />
Dr. Carlton P. Byrd<br />
Chorister<br />
Pastor Edmund Julius<br />
Elder Timothy McDonald<br />
Voices of Inspiration<br />
Sabbath, November 25, 2017<br />
Early Light Prayer Band ................................................................... 7:30 am<br />
Sabbath School ................................................................................. 9:15 am<br />
Divine Worship ............................................................................... 11:00 am<br />
Special Prayer Intercession (Kindergarten Room) ............................ 1:30 pm<br />
Radio Broadcast (90.1 FM WJOU)/Webcast (oucsda.org) ............... 3:30 pm<br />
Sabbath Afterglow ............................................................................ 3:30 pm<br />
SUNSET ............................................................................................. 4:37 pm<br />
Bridgewater Memorial Service (Royal Funeral Home) ..................... 6:00 pm<br />
Sunday, November 26<br />
Pathfinders/Adventurers - 1st & 3rd (MPRS) ................................. 10:00 am<br />
Televised OUC Service (ABC Channel 31 - WAAY TV) ..................... 10:30 am<br />
Monday, November 27<br />
Heaven’s Storehouse Food Distribution......................................... 10:00 am<br />
Tuesday, November 28<br />
Standard Period of Prayer & Fasting ................................ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm<br />
Community Prayer Band ................................................................ 10:00 am<br />
Senior Adult Exercise and Fall Prevention Class ............................. 12:30 pm<br />
Wednesday, November 29<br />
Choir Rehearsals (Children’s, Chorale, and Youth)........................... 5:45 pm<br />
Prayer Meeting ................................................................................. 7:00 pm<br />
Thursday, November 30<br />
Senior Adult Exercise and Fall Prevention Class ............................. 12:30 pm<br />
Substance Abuse Support Group ..................................................... 6:00 pm<br />
Friday, December 1<br />
SUNSET ............................................................................................. 4:36 pm<br />
Baptism<br />
Children’s Chapel<br />
Music of Meditation<br />
Spoken Word<br />
Benediction<br />
Chorister:<br />
Organist:<br />
Musicians:<br />
Medical Professionals:<br />
OUC Pastoral Staff<br />
Vaughn Mountain<br />
Voices of Inspiration<br />
Dr. Carlton P. Byrd<br />
Elder Vern Joyner<br />
Asriel Davis<br />
Dr. Eurydice Osterman<br />
Dennis Baptiste, Justin Garner,<br />
Michael Sledge, and Fred Tate<br />
Dr. Lydia Andrews, April Goulbourne,<br />
Brenda Williams, and Chantel Wise<br />
DIRECTORY<br />
Oakwood University Seventh-day Adventist Church<br />
5500 Adventist Blvd. · Huntsville, Alabama 35896<br />
Office: 256.837.1255 · Fax: 256.837.1565 · www.oucsda.org<br />
Dr. Carlton P. Byrd, Senior Pastor.................................................. 256.837.1255<br />
Paul Goodridge, Associate Pastor ................................................. 256.837.1255<br />
Edmund Julius, Associate Pastor .................................................. 256.837.1255<br />
Lloyd Wilson, Associate Pastor ..................................................... 256.837.1255<br />
Anthony Bolden, Assistant Pastor ................................................. 256.837.1255<br />
Tina Carriger, Assistant Pastor ...................................................... 256.837.1255<br />
Richard Long, Head Elder .............................................................. 256.683.8557<br />
Scott Laughinghouse, Head Deacon .............................................. 256.655.4069<br />
Marilyn Lang, Church Clerk............................................................ 256.603.6898<br />
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday - 9:00 am to 5:30 pm<br />
Friday - 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon<br />
Church Market Hours: Monday - Thursday - 9:00 am to 6:30 pm
November 25, 2017<br />
9:15 - 10:40 AM<br />
Dennis Baptiste, Pianist<br />
Praise & Worship ........................................................................ Keisha Fortson<br />
Opening Prayer ........................................................................... Keisha Fortson<br />
Welcome/Opening Remarks ............................................................. Julie Toney<br />
Selected Reading ............................................................................... Asia Toney<br />
Congregational Hymn .................... Hymn #559, “Now Thank We All Our God”<br />
Mission Emphasis ................................................................. Video Presentation<br />
Facilitators’ Prayer ................................................................................. Selected<br />
Lesson Study<br />
“Who Is the Man of Romans 7”<br />
Closing Remarks ............................................................................... Julie Toney<br />
Personal Ministries ● 10:40 - 10:50 AM<br />
Church Announcements ● 10:50 - 10:55 AM<br />
Prayer Meeting<br />
Prayer Meeting will be held this Wednesday evening, November 29, at 7:00 pm.<br />
Prayer Meeting for the adults and university students will be in the sanctuary, while<br />
Prayer Meeting for our youth will be in the multi-purpose rooms. All are encouraged<br />
to attend. Remember, “much prayer, much power!”<br />
Stewardship Corner<br />
Jesus called the disciples in the midst of their normal lives, as they were busy with<br />
their usual work on the shoreline of a lake that was very familiar to them. He said,<br />
“Come and follow Me!” Though they did not fully recognize the significance of their<br />
response to His summons, they literally dropped what they were doing and followed<br />
Him. You and I may not always recognize the calls of Jesus which come to us, even<br />
those that come on a normal Sabbath as we sit in our customary place. Some calls are<br />
more far-reaching than others, but they come nonetheless. As you return your Tithe<br />
and Combined Budget Offering today to support the ministry of our church, hearing<br />
His call to action, won’t you respond - not merely to what is said by your fellow human<br />
beings - but to what He directs you to do?<br />
Oakwood Adventist Academy (OAA) Building Project<br />
Please be mindful of our financial commitment to the OAA Building Project. Given<br />
our church obligation of $3,000,000.00, the OUC makes a monthly payment to satisfy<br />
this commitment. Let us all support this collective responsibility through our systematic<br />
financial support, which is in addition to our normal Tithe and Combined Budget<br />
Offering. All donations, large or small, are sincerely appreciated. Kindly mark on<br />
your offering envelope, “OAA Building Fund.”<br />
“Restoration 40” - Construction of Family Life Center<br />
Everyone is kindly asked to reach a minimum goal of $1,000.00 per person for our<br />
Family Life Center Building Project, which is inclusive of our “Restoration 40” initiative.<br />
This can be done through a one time gift, systematic monthly gifts, or the solicitation<br />
of donations from family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and businesses<br />
(in addition to your normal Tithe and Combined Budget Offering). If you have<br />
reached your $1,000.00 goal, please feel free to give additional funds. Donations can<br />
be made via your offering envelope and labeled, “Restoration 40.” Thank you.<br />
Square Up with God Month<br />
The month of December has been designated as “Square Up with God” month. We<br />
are all being called to “square up” with God in our Christian Stewardship. Let’s<br />
“square up” in our Time - Church attendance, Talents - Church service, and Treasury<br />
- Church giving (Tithe and Combined Budget). Remember, “you can’t beat God giving<br />
no matter how you try.”<br />
Welcome<br />
On behalf of the Pastoral Staff, Officers, and Members of the Oakwood University Church<br />
(OUC), we would like to extend a special welcome today to all of our visiting friends. We<br />
hope you enjoy your worship experience with us, and please come again.<br />
Condolence<br />
We regret to announce the untimely passing of Menelik Bridgewater, Drake State<br />
University Student, from Bermuda. The Memorial Service will be this evening,<br />
November 25, at 6:00 pm at Royal Funeral Home, 4315 Oakwood Avenue, NW,<br />
Huntsville, AL 35810. All are invited to attend and support the Bridgewater Family with<br />
your attendance. Most importantly, please remember the Bridgewater Family in prayer.<br />
Family Life Ministries<br />
Our “Divorce Care” and “Grief Share” Support Groups will meet today, November 25,<br />
from 5:00 to 6:30 pm in the Moseley Complex.<br />
Save the date!!! Our OUC Couples’ Ministry will be having a “Couples Marriage<br />
Retreat” Weekend on October 12-14, 2018 entitled, “Courageous Hearts!” This retreat<br />
will consist of a three-day, two-night program designed to restore communication and<br />
rekindle affection in marriage. The pace and pressures of life place enormous strains on a<br />
marriage, which often leave couples just “co-existing.” Married couples share the same<br />
house and spilt the bills, but that’s about it. “Courageous Hearts” helps couples rebuild<br />
vital connections in their marriage through clear communication and healthy ways of<br />
resolving conflicts. The cost is $620.00 per couple (includes program, meals, and<br />
lodging). For reservations, please call 706.368.6801, and for program information, please<br />
see Nichole Taylor.<br />
Special Worship Experience - Dr. Barry C. Black<br />
Please plan to be present next Sabbath, December 2, for a special worship experience<br />
featuring the preaching ministry of Dr. Barry C. Black, United States Senate Chaplain,<br />
along with the music ministry of the Oakwood University Aeolians. Kindly invite your<br />
family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and loved ones to join us.<br />
Handel’s Messiah Presentation<br />
In harmony with the holiday season, the musical presentation of Handel’s Messiah will<br />
commence here at the OUC on Sabbath, December 9, during the Divine Worship<br />
Experience (11:00 am). Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to be in<br />
attendance.<br />
December, 2017 Sabbatical Calendar<br />
December 2 - Special Worship Experience: Dr. Barry Black, Guest Speaker<br />
December 9 - Holiday Musical Presentation of Handel’s Messiah<br />
December 16 - Children’s Ministries Holiday Presentation - “Angels Aware”<br />
December 23 - Christmas Sabbath: Dr. Carlton P. Byrd, Speaker<br />
December 30 - Final Sabbath of 2017: Dr. Carlton P. Byrd, Speaker<br />
Health Insurance Coverage<br />
The open enrollment period for health insurance through the federal government<br />
(Obamacare for 2018) is from November 1 through December 15, 2017. If you do not<br />
have health care insurance coverage for 2018, please act quickly by visiting<br />
www.healthcare.gov. ~ Victoria Batiste, OUC Health Ministries Leader<br />
Health Nugget - Gift Giving during the Holidays<br />
During this holiday season, you can show love and care with any gift that is meaningful<br />
and personal. It doesn’t have to cost a lot. Or, use words instead of an expensive gift to<br />
let people know how important they are to you. Make a telephone call or write a note and<br />
share your feelings. (Source: www.webmd.com/stress-management)<br />
<strong>New</strong> Year’s Eve Worship Experience<br />
Our annual <strong>New</strong> Years’ Eve Worship Experience will be Sunday evening, December 31,<br />
at 5:30 pm here at the OUC. This worship experience will include Holy Communion and<br />
the music ministry of “Heaven’s Song,” an Adventist musical group from Maryland.<br />
Women’s Ministries<br />
Our OUC Women’s Ministries’ “Secret Sister Revelation Party” will be Sunday, December<br />
3, at 2:00 pm in the multi-purpose rooms. All participating ladies are kindly asked to be in<br />
attendance. Additionally, our Women’s Ministries Department will go “Christmas<br />
Caroling” on Sabbath, December 16, immediately following the Divine Worship Experience<br />
in an area Nursing Home. All are invited to join in this holiday ministry event. Lap<br />
blankets are needed to complete the gift baskets that will be given to the nursing home<br />
residents. Donated blankets are now being accepted in the church office.<br />
Disabilities Ministries<br />
Our Disabilities Ministries Team is requesting donations of gloves, hats, scarves, and<br />
hygienic items to be given to the homeless community during the holiday season.<br />
Donations will be accepted in the church office through November 30, as the items will be<br />
distributed on December 1. For more information, please see Marlene Hudson.<br />
Prayer Ministries<br />
Come and join our “Families in Prayer” Initiative to pray for our children and families each<br />
Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Mother’s/Family Room South. Also, if<br />
you are in need of special prayer, Prayer Ministries’ Team Members will meet you<br />
immediately following the Divine Worship Experience in the Kindergarten Room to pray<br />
with you. Kindly be reminded that sign up sheets for the “24 Hour Prayer Chain” Initiative<br />
are available in the church foyer.<br />
Substance Abuse Ministry<br />
Our next support group meeting for substance abuse dependents and co-dependents will be<br />
this Thursday, November 30, at 6:00 pm here at the OUC. This confidential support group<br />
is led by experienced clinicians, Cliff and Freddie Harris.<br />
Chartered Bus Transportation<br />
The Greater Washington, DC Area Oakwood University (OU) Alumni Chapter is once<br />
again sponsoring a chartered bus to pickup and return OU students from Huntsville, AL to<br />
the Washington, DC area for the Christmas holidays. The cost for roundtrip transportation<br />
is $250.00 per person. For those individuals traveling to points north of Washington, DC<br />
(Pine Forge, PA and Southern <strong>New</strong> Jersey), an additional $25.00 will be charged for the<br />
roundtrip. Tickets can be purchased directly by downloading “CAHAPP—GWALOU” on<br />
your smartphone, iPad, or tablet, and then follow the prompts as indicated. All monies must<br />
be received by midnight, November 30, in order to secure one’s seat on the bus. For more<br />
information, please contact Chris Batson (410.979.2885 or gwal.ouaa@gmail.com).<br />
Our Known Sick & Shut-In<br />
Preston Calhoun .................................... 837.5056, 900 Plummer Road, Huntsville, AL 35811<br />
Louise Collier ..................................................... 232.2977, 1810 Hines St., Athens, AL 35612<br />
Martha Crutchfield ...................... 990.5914, 1915 Rideout Road, #102, Huntsville, AL 35806<br />
Irma Davis ...................................... 858.6852, 163 Old Camp Road, Meridianville, AL 35759<br />
Winslow Flood ......... Huntsville Health and Rehab., 4010 Chris Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802<br />
Almeta Gore ............................................... 489.0988, P.O. Box 22351, Huntsville, AL 35814<br />
Brenda Haraway ............................... 701.6218, 101 Champagne Drive, Huntsville, AL 35811<br />
James Lathon ........................................... 771.2969, 29897 Andrea Lane, Madison, AL 35756<br />
Mary Mobley ............................. Pruitt Health Center, 1700 Mulkey Road, Austell, GA 30106<br />
Joy Moss .. Windsor House Nursing Home, 4411 McAllister Dr., #103, Huntsville, AL 35805<br />
Edward Myles ...... 852.1508, Fann Veterans Center, 2701 Meridian St., Huntsville, AL 35811<br />
Jeanette Nurse ...... Millennium Nursing Facility, 5275 Millennium Dr., Huntsville, AL 35806<br />
Joel Nurse ....................................... 917.600.8244, 1915 Rideout Road, Huntsville, AL 35806<br />
James Payne ....... 437.7260, Cumberland Center, 47065 AL Hwy 277, Bridgeport, AL 35740<br />
Lillie Person ............................................ 858.1904, 206 Bent Oak Circle, Harvest, AL 35749<br />
Lloyd Placide ....................................... 288.5512, 145 Thunderbird Drive, Harvest, AL 35749<br />
Winifred Rivers .. Big Springs Care Center, 500 St. Clair Avenue, SW, Huntsville, AL 35801<br />
Clora Young Ward .................... 964.7944, 6311 Maywick Drive, NW, Huntsville, AL 35810<br />
Ruth Warren ............................................. 851.5577, 917 Carters Gin Road, Toney, AL 35773<br />
Violet Wilson .............. Valley View Ctr., 5968 Wall Triana Hwy., #310, Madison, AL 35757
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