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Musical Prelude<br />
Processional<br />
Call to Worship<br />
Doxology<br />
Invocation<br />
Welcome/Pastoral Remarks<br />
Hymn of Worship<br />
Intercessory Prayer<br />
Offertory<br />
Music of Thanksgiving<br />
Children’s Chapel<br />
Program Introduction<br />
Benediction<br />
Chorister:<br />
Organist:<br />
Musicians:<br />
Medical Professionals:<br />
Handel’s Messiah Presentation<br />
December 9, 2017<br />
11:00 AM<br />
“Come Before His Presence”<br />
Hymn #214, “We Have This Hope”<br />
Hymn #132, “O Come All Ye Faithful”<br />
Handel’s Messiah Presentation<br />
Dr. Eurydice Osterman, Director<br />
Dr. Renee Collins, Orchestra Conductor<br />
Congregation<br />
Ministers & Officers<br />
Danielle Simmons<br />
Chorister<br />
Lucien Louima<br />
Pastor Anthony Bolden<br />
Chorister<br />
Pastor Paul Goodridge<br />
Jesse Samuel<br />
Cathedral Chimes<br />
Mphatso Khuzwayo<br />
Pastor Paul Goodridge<br />
Pastor Lloyd Wilson<br />
Pastor Anthony Bolden<br />
James Wilson<br />
Dennis Baptiste, Justin Garner,<br />
Stephen Manders, and Michael Sledge<br />
Claire Madeus and Dr. Joyce Anderson<br />
Sabbath, December 9, 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 ............................................................................................. 4:36 pm<br />
Sunday, December 10<br />
Pathfinder and Adventurer Meetings (1st and 3rd Sundays) ......... 10:00 am<br />
Televised OUC Service (ABC Channel 31 - WAAY TV) ..................... 10:30 am<br />
Monday, December 11<br />
Heaven’s Storehouse Food Distribution......................................... 10:00 am<br />
Church Board Meeting ..................................................................... 6:00 pm<br />
Tuesday, December 12<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, December 13<br />
Choir Rehearsals (Children’s, Chorale, and Youth)........................... 5:45 pm<br />
Prayer Meeting ................................................................................. 7:00 pm<br />
Thursday, December 14<br />
Senior Adult Exercise and Fall Prevention Class ............................. 12:30 pm<br />
Substance Abuse Support Group ..................................................... 6:00 pm<br />
Friday, December 15<br />
SUNSET ............................................................................................. 4:37 pm<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
December 9, 2017<br />
9:15 - 10:40 AM<br />
Dennis Baptiste, Pianist<br />
Praise & Worship ......................................................................... George Ashley<br />
Opening Prayer ..................................................................................... Roy Hall<br />
Welcome ......................................................................................... Annette Hall<br />
Musical Selection .................................................................................. Roy Hall<br />
Mission Emphasis ................................................................. Video Presentation<br />
Facilitators’ Prayer ............................................................................. Lisa James<br />
Lesson Study<br />
“Children of the Promise”<br />
Lesson Summary ........................................................................ Theron Thomas<br />
Musical Selection ............................................................................. Randal Hall<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, December 13, at 7:00 pm, and<br />
will be presented by our elementary school students from Oakwood Adventist Academy<br />
(OAA). Prayer Meeting for the adults and university students will be in the sanctuary,<br />
while Prayer Meeting for our youth will be in the multi-purpose rooms. All are<br />
encouraged to attend. Remember, “much prayer, much power!”<br />
Stewardship Corner<br />
Somehow it’s become fashionable to believe that if we’re faithful to God, we’ll never<br />
have to experience anything unpleasant or tragic; that God will somehow reward our<br />
faithfulness with some kind of insurance policy. Yet, God’s people throughout history<br />
have almost always had to endure different kinds of trials in their walk with the<br />
Lord. The wise man in Matthew 7 did not, by building his house on a rock, prevent<br />
the storm. But having a solid foundation saved him from losing everything that he<br />
had. Continue to trust God by returning your Tithe and Combined Budget Offering<br />
gifts regardless of the circumstances that may be surrounding you.<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 />
Our Family Life Center is over 75% completed! Praise the Lord! As we go into the<br />
“home stretch” for construction completion, everyone is kindly asked to intensify<br />
their giving efforts for our Family Life Center Building Project, which is inclusive of<br />
our “Restoration 40” initiative. Each member is asked to reach a goal of $1,000.00<br />
for this project through a one time gift, systematic monthly gifts, or the solicitation of<br />
donations from family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and businesses (in<br />
addition to your normal Tithe and Combined Budget Offering). If you have reached<br />
your $1,000.00 goal, please feel free to give additional funds. Donations can be made<br />
via your offering envelope and labeled, “Restoration 40.” Thank you.<br />
Huntsville Area Retired Adventist Workers (HARAW) Meeting<br />
The next HARAW Meeting will be tomorrow, December 10, at 1:30 pm in the multipurpose<br />
rooms (south). All current and prospective members are invited to attend.<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 />
Handel’s Messiah Presentation<br />
In harmony with the holiday season, “Handel’s Messiah” is being presented today,<br />
December 9, during the Divine Worship Experience. Special thanks to Dr. Eurydice<br />
Osterman, our guest soloists, choir members, Cathedral Chimes, musicians, Valley<br />
Conservatory, and orchestra members for your service in music ministry today.<br />
Family Life Ministries<br />
Our “Divorce Care” and “Grief Share” Support Groups will meet today, December 9,<br />
from 5:00 to 6:30 pm in the Moseley Complex.<br />
The OUC Family Ministries Department will present its third “Living in Love” Seminar<br />
next Saturday night, December 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the multi-purpose rooms<br />
(south). This seminar will be a panel discussion consisting of married couples that will<br />
speak and share their experiences, marriage history, and relationships with their spouses.<br />
All engaged and married couples are invited to attend. For more information, please<br />
contact Dr. Belvia Matthews (belviamatthews@gmail.com).<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 />
Children’s Ministries’ Presentation - “Angels Aware”<br />
Inclusive of the normal Divine Worship Experience, our OUC Children’s Ministries’<br />
Department will present “Angels Aware” next Sabbath, December 16. Please plan to be<br />
present for this special Worship Experience.<br />
Square Up with God Month<br />
The month of December has been designated as “Square Up with God” month. We<br />
(church members, students, and visitors) are all called to “square up” with God in our<br />
Christian Stewardship. Let’s “square up” in our Time - Church attendance, Talents -<br />
Church service, and Treasury - Church giving (Tithe and Combined Budget). Remember,<br />
“you can’t beat God giving no matter how you try.”<br />
Church Board Meeting<br />
Church Board Meeting will be held this Monday evening, December 11, at 6:00 pm. All<br />
church board members are kindly asked to be in attendance.<br />
Friday Evening Vesper<br />
Our OUC <strong>New</strong> Member and Family Life Ministries’ Departments cordially invite you to<br />
join us for “Friday Evening Vesper” this upcoming Friday, December 15, at 5:30 pm at<br />
the home of Drs. Calvin and Belvia Matthews, 115 Fairington Road, Huntsville, AL<br />
35806. For more information and transportation needs, please contact Shirley Blake<br />
(386.473.4096 or via email at shirleyblake26@yahoo.com).<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 />
Communion Rehearsal for all Elders, Deacons, Deaconesses, Ushers, and Greeters will<br />
take place on Saturday evening, December 30, at 5:30 pm.<br />
Women’s Ministries<br />
Our OUC Women’s Ministries Department will go “Christmas Caroling” next Sabbath,<br />
December 16, immediately following the Divine Worship Experience in an area Nursing<br />
Home. All are invited to join in this holiday ministry event. Additionally, lap blankets will<br />
be given to nursing home residents. If you are able to donate a lap blanket, please do so by<br />
dropping of your blanket at the church. Thank you very much for your cooperation.<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’re in need of special prayer, Prayer Ministries’ Team Members will meet you today<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 also available in the church foyer.<br />
Prayer Warriors Needed<br />
Our Prayer Ministries Team is in vital need of Prayer Warriors to join the team for prayer<br />
coverage on Sabbath mornings. To join, and/or for more information, please contact<br />
Stephanie Johnson Dingome (256.479.9554 or via email at sjohnsondingome@gmail.com).<br />
Substance Abuse Ministry<br />
Our next support group meeting for substance abuse dependents and co-dependents will be<br />
this Thursday, December 14, at 6:00 pm here at the OUC. This confidential support group<br />
is led by experienced clinicians, Cliff and Freddie Harris.<br />
Breath of Life Holiday Special - “The Promise”<br />
The Breath of Life Television Ministries’ Holiday Special, “The Promise,” featuring the<br />
preaching ministry of Dr. Carlton P. Byrd and the music ministry of Fred Hammond, Sandi<br />
Patty, and the Oakwood University Aeolians, will be aired here in the Huntsville, AL area<br />
on Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day), at 11:00 am on NBC affiliate, Channel 48 -<br />
WAFF-TV. Please tune in, and encourage your family, friends, loved ones, neighbors, and<br />
co-workers to do the same.<br />
Tabitha’s Corner - Community Service Clothing Ministry<br />
Please note that we have winter coats, sweaters, toiletries, and baby items for deserving<br />
persons during this holiday season. To secure any of the aforementioned items, please<br />
contact Jocelyn Thomas (256.852.7201), Jennifer Richardson (256.322.1434), or Sharon<br />
King (256.859.6960).<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 />
Seleana Simons .................. Huntsville Hospital, 101 Sivley Road, 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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