Bulletin 10.8.16

October 8, 2016
9:15 - 10:40 AM
Dennis Baptiste, Pianist · Winifred Rivers, Organist
Praise & Worship .......................... Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy Seniors
Opening Prayer .......................................... Isaiah Earlington, Takoma Academy
Welcome ..................................................... Gabriel Carter, OU USM President
Opening Remarks ................. Dr. Lisa James, OUC Adult Sabbath School Supt.
Mission Emphasis ......................................... Tyler Brown and Jordan Pritchard
Musical Selection ................................... Oakwood Adventist Academy Seniors
Facilitators’ Prayer ................................. Reyna Patterson, Pine Forge Academy
Lesson Study
“The Great Controversy”
Musical Selection .................................. William A. Spencer, Bermuda Institute
Personal Ministries ● 10:40 - 10:50 AM
Church Announcements ● 10:50 - 10:55 AM
Prayer Meeting
Prayer Meeting will be held this Wednesday evening, October 12, at 7:00 pm. Prayer
Meeting will be held for adults and university students in the main sanctuary, and
Prayer Meeting for youth and teens will be held in the Moseley Complex Chapel.
Stewardship Corner
“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but
to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 8:8) Some
people are very specific in calculating their Tithe and severely honest in figuring the
amount of their Combined Budget Offering, but fail to understand other important
issues. These things we ought to do and not leave other important things undone.
Even as Jesus wants you to be faithful in giving, He also wants you to show justice, to
love mercy, and to walk in a humble relationship with Him and our fellow brothers
and sisters. God’s requirements clearly express His priorities.
Oakwood Adventist Academy (OAA) Building Project
Please be mindful of our financial commitment to the OAA Building Project. Given
our church obligation of $3,000,000.00, the Oakwood University Church makes a
monthly payment to satisfy this commitment. Let us all support this collective
responsibility through our systematic financial support, which is in addition to our
normal Tithe and Combined Budget Offering. All donations, large or small, are sincerely
appreciated. Kindly mark on your offering envelope, “OAA Building Fund.”
“Restoration 40” - Construction of Family Life Center
Construction for our new Family Life Center has begun! Praise the Lord! Please be
mindful to govern the new parking and driveway guidelines. Also, everyone is kindly
asked to reach a minimum goal of $1,000.00 per person for this project. This can be
done through a one time gift, systematic monthly gifts, or the solicitation of donations
from family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and businesses (in addition to
your normal Tithe and Combined Budget Offering). Donations can be made via your
offering envelope and labeled, “Restoration 40.”
Church Chorale Christmas Musical Program
All persons interested in participating in our Church Chorale’s Christmas Musical
Program are invited to join the Chorale in rehearsal on Wednesday evenings from
6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Choir Room. Thank you very much for your support and participation.
~ Dr. Eurydice Osterman
Welcome
On behalf of the Pastoral Staff, Officers, and Members of the Oakwood University Church
(OUC), we would like to extend a special welcome today to all of our visiting friends including
our guest high school students and chaperones associated with “OU
Live” (College Days). We hope you enjoy your worship experience with us, and please
come again.
Adventist Youth Society (AYS) Program
Our AYS Program will be held today, October 9, at 6:00 pm in conjunction with the “OU
Live” Vespers Program. Pastor John Boston will be the special guest speaker. Please
return this evening as we support our young people.
Special Worship Experience - Kierra “KiKi” Sheard
We would like to welcome gospel recording artist, Kierra “KiKi” Sheard, to the OUC
today. Our prayers are with Ms. Sheard as she shares her music ministry with us today.
Oakwood University Day
Please plan to be present next Sabbath, October 15, for Oakwood University (OU) Day
here at the OUC. Dr. Leslie Pollard, OU President, will be our special guest speaker, and
special music will be brought to us by the OU Aeolians, Orchestra, and guest psalmist,
Paul Heflin. Please plan to be present, and kindly invite your friends, neighbors, and coworkers
to join us.
Breath of Life Christian Education Celebration
Breath of Life Television Ministries, in partnership with OU and the OUC, will celebrate
Christian Education on Sabbath, October 29, here at the OUC. In addition to the preaching
ministry of Dr. Carlton P. Byrd, we will be blessed with the music ministry of the Collegedale
Academy Choir, Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy Choir, Miami Union Academy
Choir, Oakwood Adventist Academy Choir, and Takoma Academy Choir. Each of
the choirs will sing during a special “Prelude of Praise” period (10:30 am), along with
ministering during the Divine Worship Experience (11:00 am) in the form of a “200 Voice
Mass Choir.” At 5:00 pm, there will be a special musical concert featuring all of the
aforementioned academy choirs. Immediately following the afternoon concert, there will
be a basketball tournament inclusive of all of the academies in the Oakwood Adventist
Academy Gymnasium beginning at 7:00 pm, and continuing Sunday morning, October
30, at 8:00 am. All are invited to be present for the entire weekend as we recognize and
emphasize the importance and blessings of Christian Education.
Divorce Care Support Group Ministry
Our OUC Divorce Care Ministry, under the auspices of our Family Life Department, will
continue today, October 8, at 5:00 pm, in Moseley Complex. If you or someone you
know is hurting from the pain of divorce or separation, this confidential, caring ministry is
the one for you. For more information, and/or to register, please call 256.716.8232.
Grief Share Ministry
Our OUC Grief Share Ministry, also under the auspices of our Family Life Department,
will meet tomorrow, October 9, at 2:30 pm in Moseley Complex, Room #104. If you
have experienced the loss of a loved one, Grief Share Ministry features Biblically-based
concepts to help you in your healing. For additional information, please contact Chaplain
Errol McCladdie at 256.424.5516. Refreshments will be served.
Heaven’s Storehouse
Given the Columbus Day Holiday, there will be no Heaven’s Storehouse Food Distribution
this Monday, October 10. Please be mindful that canned good food donations are still
needed in preparation for our annual Thanksgiving Food Basket Distribution. Thank you.
Oakwood Adventist Academy (OAA) Employment Opening
OAA is seeking an Associate Business Manager. Qualified individuals may inquire by
contacting the OAA Office at 256.726.7010. An Accounting degree is required for this
employment opportunity.
Congratulations to Dr. Carlton P. Byrd - 2016 NAACP Pastor of the Year
Congratulations to our Senior Pastor, Dr. Carlton P. Byrd, on being selected as the 2016
NAACP Pastor of the Year for the State of Alabama - Huntsville/Madison County Branch!
Church Board Meeting
Church Board Meeting will be held next Monday evening, October 17, at 6:00 pm here at
the OUC. All church board members are kindly asked to be in attendance.
Breast Cancer Awareness Program
All are invited to join us here at the OUC for our 2016 Breast Cancer Awareness Program
entitled, “Worship in Pink,” on Sabbath afternoon, October 22, at 4:30 pm. For all in attendance,
hostesses will greet you with a gift.
“Chemistry Night” at Oakwood University
The OU Department of Chemistry will present its 26th Annual “Chemistry Night” in the
OU Chemistry Laboratory located in the Cooper Science Complex, Chemistry Building,
Second Floor, Room 211, on Monday evening, October 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. While
this special initiative is open to all ages, please note that children (age 12 and under) must
be accompanied by an adult. Please note this is a free event. For more information, please
contact Dr. Kenneth LaiHing, Chemistry Department Chairperson, at 256.726.7112.
Community Service Ministry - Tabitha’s Corner (Clothing Ministry)
Tabitha’s Corner, our OUC Clothing Ministry, will have its seasonal “Free Shopping Day”
on Sunday, October 30, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the West Oaks Storage Units 20-22.
All church members, university students, and community residents are welcome. Because
toiletries are also needed to share with attendees, church members are kindly asked to donate
these items. For more information, please contact Jennifer Richardson (256.322.1424),
Eunice Muriu (574.850.1075), Jocelyn Thomas (256.852.7201), or Sharon King
(256.859.6960). Thank you very much for your cooperation and support.
South Central Conference Women’s Ministries Retreat
The 2016 South Central Conference Women’s Ministries Retreat will take place November
10-13 in Destin, FL at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa. There will be a
chartered bus traveling to this event from Huntsville, AL. If interested in securing a seat on
the bus, please visit the church office and express your intent on the “sign up” form that has
been provided. The deadline date to register for the bus is October 11. For more information,
please see Dr. Lydia Andrews.
Our Known Sick & Shut-In
William Butts ............................................. 479.4633, 104 Fenwick Place, Harvest, AL 35749
Preston Calhoun .................................... 837.5056, 900 Plummer Road, Huntsville, AL 35811
Louise Collier ..................................................... 232.2977, 1810 Hines St., Athens, AL 35612
Martha Crutchfield ....Huntsville Health and Rehab., 4010 Chris Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802
Judyette Dean .............................. 852.6667, 5007 Lumary Drive, NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
Winslow Flood ..........Huntsville Health and Rehab., 4010 Chris Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802
Almeta Gore ................................................ 489.0988, P.O. Box 22351, Huntsville, AL 35814
Denise Gore .......... 652.0003, Valley View Ctr., 5968 Wall Triana Hwy., Madison, AL 35757
Brenda Haraway ............................... 701.6218, 101 Champagne Drive, Huntsville, AL 35811
James Lathon ........................................... 771.2969, 29897 Andrea Lane, Madison, AL 35756
Rosa Moore .................................. 348.5895, 6218 Rime Village, #103, Huntsville, AL 35806
Edward Myles ........................................ 852.1508, 134 Waterbury Drive, Harvest, AL 35749
Richard Norman ...............................945.7893, 3711 Jamestown Drive, Huntsville, AL 35810
Joel and Jeanette Nurse .................. 917.600.8244, 1915 Rideout Road, Huntsville, AL 35806
James Payne ....... 437.7260, Cumberland Center, 47065 AL Hwy 277, Bridgeport, AL 35740
Lloyd Placide .......................................698.8884, 145 Thunderbird Drive, Harvest, AL 35749
Otis Smith .................................................. 601 Frederick Avenue, #A, Huntsville, AL 35801
James Walker ......... Health South Rehab., 107 Governors Drive, #315, Huntsville, AL 35801
Clora Young Ward ..................... 964.7944, 6311 Maywick Drive, NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
Ruth Warren ............................................. 851.5577, 917 Carters Gin Road, Toney, AL 35773
Violet Wilson .............. Valley View Ctr., 5968 Wall Triana Hwy., #310, Madison, AL 35757

Musical Prelude
Processional
Call to Worship
Doxology
Invocation
Music of Praise
Welcome/Pastoral Remarks
Hymn of Worship
Intercessory Prayer
Offertory
Music of Thanksgiving
Children’s Chapel
Music of Meditation
Sermon
Benediction
Chorister:
Organist:
Musicians:
Medical Professionals:
October 8, 2016
11:00 AM
“Come Before His Presence”
Hymn #214, “We Have This Hope”
Hymn #422, “Marching to Zion”
Congregation
Ministers & Officers
Elder Malcolm Taylor
Chorister
Pastor Anthony Bolden
Dynamic Praise
Dr. Carlton P. Byrd
Chorister
Pastor John Boston
Jacques LaGuerre
Dynamic Praise
Alexis Langston
Kierra Sheard
Dr. Carlton P. Byrd
Myles Young
Dr. Jason Ferdinand
James Wilson
Dennis Baptiste, Stephen Manders,
Adrian Murray, and Michael Sledge
Jackie Malone and Katie Munson
Sabbath, October 8, 2016
Early Light Study Band/Prayer ......................................................... 8:00 am
Sabbath School ................................................................................. 9:15 am
Divine Worship ............................................................................... 11:00 am
Radio Broadcast (90.1 FM WJOU) .................................................... 3:30 pm
Webcast (www.oucsda.org) ............................................................. 3:30 pm
Sabbath Afterglow ............................................................................ 5:30 pm
Adventist Youth Program (“OU Live” Vespers)................................. 6:00 pm
SUNSET ............................................................................................. 6:22 pm
Sunday, October 9
Pathfinders/Adventurers - 1st & 3rd (MPRS) ................................. 10:00 am
Televised OUC Service (ABC Channel 31 - WAAY TV) ..................... 11:30 am
Monday, October 10
No Heaven’s Storehouse Food Distribution ....................................... All Day
Monday Evening Bible Study ............................................................ 6:30 pm
Tuesday, October 11
Standard Period of Prayer & Fasting ................................ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Community Prayer Band (MPRS) .................................................... 10:00 am
Senior Adult Exercise and Fall Prevention Class ............................. 12:30 pm
Wednesday, October 12
Choir Rehearsals (Children’s, Youth, and Church Chorale) .............. 6:00 pm
Prayer Meeting (Youth and Adult) ................................................... 7:00 pm
Thursday, October 13
Senior Adult Exercise and Fall Prevention Class ............................. 12:30 pm
Friday, October 14
SUNSET ............................................................................................. 6:14 pm
Voices of Inspiration Choir Rehearsal ............................................... 7:00 pm
DIRECTORY
Oakwood University Seventh-day Adventist Church
5500 Adventist Blvd. · Huntsville, Alabama 35896
Office: 256.837.1255 · Fax: 256.837.1565 · www.oucsda.org
Dr. Carlton P. Byrd, Senior Pastor ................................................. 256.837.1255
Paul Goodridge, Associate Pastor ................................................ 256.837.1255
Edmund Julius, Associate Pastor .................................................. 256.837.1255
Lloyd Wilson, Associate Pastor .................................................... 256.837.1255
Anthony Bolden, Assistant Pastor ................................................. 256.837.1255
Richard Long, Head Elder .............................................................. 256.683.8557
Scott Laughinghouse, Head Deacon .............................................. 256.655.4069
Jerilyn Johnson, Church Clerk ....................................................... 256.665.2201
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday - 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Friday - 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Church Market Hours: Monday - Thursday - 9:00 am to 6:30 pm