October 18, 2015 AYM NEWS & UPDATES Alpine Youth Ministry

7th-12th grades

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY PAGE

Alpine Christian academy NEWS

DATES TO REMEMBER

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20TH: Pre-K to Yesterland Farms, the bus will leave the Alpine campus at 8 am, please be here by 7:45 am! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH: ACA Fall Fest THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29TH: Kindergarten to Yesterland Farms

ACA FALL FEST SILENT AUCTION ACA is looking for silent auction items for our annual Fall Fest! This is one of ACA's events to raise funds for scholarships and campus improvements. If you would like to contribute to the silent auction or know someone who would, please contact Christy Norton or Amanda Farrell @ 903-758-4995. You can also email Christy Norton: cnor-ton@alpinecoc.org or Amanda Farrell: afarrell@alpinecoc.org

ALPINE EXPLORERS (2 year old-6th grade)

CHILDREN’S NAMETAGS Kids ages 2 year olds-6th grade will need a nametag before entering class each week. This nametag will coordinate with their class team and will remain with the kids until the end of Children’s Worship. Each week, the nametags will be available in their classroom. Visitors may fill out a welcome card & obtain a nametag from the Children’s Welcome kiosk in the Children’s Wing.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP All 3-5 year olds will exit for BASE CAMP worship through the Commons and will go with volunteers to worship in the Chapel. SUMMIT WORSHIP for 1st-4th graders will leave through the Commons to worship with volunteers in the LOFT. Children should be picked up promptly following services, unless they have been given prior authoriza-tion to come find their parents. Kids who are not in Sunday morning clas-ses may obtain their nametag from the Kids’ Welcome Table in the Com-mons.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT COMPASS KIDS We’ve got exciting and rich classes planned for your kids each Wednesday night! 1st-6th graders will meet together in C-4/5 for Compass Kids where this month’s theme is “Drills, Skills & Thrills.” Pre-K and Kindergarten meet together in C-2, 2 year olds in C-11 and 3 year olds meet in C-12. 1st-6th graders can come at 6 pm for games and snacks.

BIBLE SKILLS DRILLS & THRILLS 1st-6th grade students will meet in C-4/5 this Wednesday night for Bible Skills, Drills, & Thrills. This week’s memory work is Proverbs 3:5-6 and the Old Testament books.

ACE PARENTS MEETING Parents of students 2 years old-6th grade will meet for a fall/winter plan-ning meeting this morning in C-4/5 from 9-9:45 am. We will discuss pro-jects such as Harvest Festival, Cardboard Box City, Coats for Kids, Kids’ Christmas Program & LTC Sign-ups.

SAVE THE DATE October 18: ACE Parents Meeting October 28: Harvest Festival & Chili Cook-off November 13-14: LIHN-Cardboard Box City

WAITING AND PRAYING

TODAY’S SERMON IS FEATURED ON YOUVERSION BIBLE APP

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TODAY

SIGNUP IN THE LOFT FOR FLAG FOOTBALL - $35 (9TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE STUDENTS) FLAG FOOTBALL: 3 pm ‘til 5 pm (Behind the Barn) All 9th – 12th grade guys & girls. SIGNUP IN THE LOFT FOR SERVICE PROJECTS! GIFT CARD SERVICE PROJECT: Send an email to llogan@alpinecoc.org

THIS WEEK

HIGH SCHOOL HANGOUT this Tuesday @ 6:30 pm at Whataburger (2401 Gilmer Rd.) SERVICE PROJECT: Saturday, October 24 – ACA Fall Fest (5 pm ‘til

6:45 pm)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

YOUTH WORSHIP SCHEDULE

IN THE LOFT

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Lesa Henson

GREETER: Lesa Henson

CAFÉ: Corey Gilley

AUDIO/VISUAL: McClain Hagler

WORSHIP LEADER: Amanda Farrell

SPEAKER: Marshall Coffey

THEME: Lion Taming & Tightrope Walking

UPCOMING EVENTS

LOFT CLOSED on Wednesday, October 28

HARVEST FESTIVAL – Wednesday, Oct. 28 – 5:30-7:30 pm. Student/

parent servers needed.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 – York College Visit – 9 am in the Loft

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 – Mother/Daughter Blessing @ 1:30 pm – 2 pm

CURRENT SERIES:

Welcome to Alpine! We are glad you are here and welcome you to join any aspect of our worship time. Our elders, staff, and members stand ready to pray with you or answer any questions you may have.

Nursery Assistance INFANTS Birth to 36 months are lovingly cared for in our attended nursery Sunday mornings CHILDREN 3-year-olds - 4th grade are invited to a special time of learning during our Sunday morning worship time when dismissed.

Today’s Praise Today’s music is available in the Commons for those who desire sheet music. We hope this will enhance your praise today!

Prayer Requests It is a privilege for us to pray with and for you. Please fill out a prayer request form located in the back of the pews or at the Welcome Center and place in the box in the Commons. You may also email requests to: alpine@alpinecoc.org. Prayers are con-fidential and not published in our bulle-tin unless requested.

Becoming a Christian If you wish to learn more about becom-ing a Christ-follower, we are ready and excited to talk to you! Please take the opportunity at the end of our service to meet with one of our elders at the front or back of the Worship Center during the last song.

Membership If you are interested in becoming a member of the Alpine family, please note this on your attendance card and plan to join us for one of our monthly membership classes.

Sermons You can access Sunday’s sermons online at www.alpinecoc.org.

Alpine Shepherds Harry Hoelzle Brian Hoyle Bernie Krupa Gary Lovelace Ron McGregor Richard Pruitt James Ray Gary Sanders John Shafer

Ministerial Staff Marshall Coffey Rodney Cox Larry Parker Paul Boorman Melissa Kitchens Sandra Boorman Christy Norton Lance Logan Nansi Lifsey Luke & Holly Tallon

Please help us!

Contact us: Web: www.alpinecoc.org Email: alpine@alpinecoc.org Phone: 903-758-0161 Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 - 4 pm, and Fridays, 8 am - noon

Our Worship Times: Sunday Bible Classes - 9:00 am Sunday Worship - 10 am Wednesday Bible Classes - 6:30 p.m.

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PRAYER NEEDS

PENNY PALMER, wife of Charles, recently met with her doctors and learned that her leukemia is still in remission. She is feeling good and grateful for the good news. MARILYN ROBERTSON had suc-cessful mastectomy surgery and was told the cancer had not spread and she will not require chemo. We praise God for this wonderful news! BRINLEY BARNES, 4 month old grand-daughter of Bill Barnes, will have heart surgery on October 30th at Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, AR. Please pray for all this family. DON PERRY, husband of Anna, had complications from a procedure done at Baylor and is now at GSMC rehab. Please pray for Don and Anna as this journey to healing has been a long one. GAIL ROUNTREE, mother of Brittany Simmons, had successful neck surgery Tuesday to repair damage suffered in an accident she and Brittany were in a few months ago. DARLENE KIRK, sister of Dee Anne McCrary, recently found out she has a benign tumor on the outside of her brain which is causing brain swelling and headaches. Pray for wisdom and peace as she decides on the method of treatment. PATSY BURKE, mother of Bob Burke, is now in rehab at Briarcliff in Tyler. She is struggling to eat and gain strength. Please keep her and Bob in your prayers as he is caring for her. BETTY GRAINGER, sister of Barbara Tompkins, had a slight heart attack and is now at Longview Regional. RACHEL HAGLER, wife of Steven, had an IVF appointment Wednesday. Plans are to implant the embryo into her sister this week. MORGAN WILSON, husband of Sue, is critically ill and is at peace and ready to go home. Please pray for strength for Sue as the time draws near.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

The church office would like to inform the congregation that we will no longer provide addresses and/or phone numbers in the Sunday bulletin. We value the privacy of our members and encourage you to obtain a copy of our most recent church directory by calling or emailing the office and making a request.

TASTE OF ALPINE 5 - 6: 30 PM

$5/ADULTS, $3 STUDENTS

All are welcome to come join us for food and fellowship in the FLC Gym on Wednesday evening before class. The week’s TOA is sponsored by our Women’s Ministry. THE MENU IS: TAMALES, NACHOS FOR THE KIDS, PINTO BEANS AND

SALAD.

PLEASE BE SURE AND MARK YOUR ATTENDANCE CARD IF YOU PLAN ON COMING!

NEW MEMBERS

ROYCE & SHELIA MASON are placing membership today. Royce is self employed and Shelia is a bookkeeper for a tax firm in Kilgore.

PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING THIS FAMILY TO ALPINE!

HARVEST FESTIVAL

The Alpine Children's Ministry is sponsoring this year's HARVEST FESTIVAL & CHILI COOK-OFF!! The Festival will be Wednesday, October 28th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the parking lot by the Bus Barn. Activities include: family pumpkin carving, hayride, garden giveaways, canned food collection, live music and lots of chili! Sign-up today in the Commons to bring your favorite chili and/or cornbread!

MISSION SUNDAY SUCCESS

Mission Sunday was held October 4th with a goal of $193,000 to fund our 5 missionaries for the 2016 year. We are happy to announce that we have met our goal! This means our 5 missionary families will be able to concentrate on spreading the Word of God with their focus on bringing people into the family of Christ and not have to worry about financial restrictions. The Alpine Missions Team is in-credibly grateful for the donations made and are excited to begin an-other year supporting these amazing missionaries and their families!

WINGS TICKETS

Tickets are available today in the Commons and during the week in the church office for the Women’s Ministry annual WINGS dinner and pro-gram on November 15th. If you are interested in being a hostess for this year's WINGS program, please sign-up at the Welcome Desk in the Commons or contact Beverly Ray. There will be a meeting next Sun-day, October 25th, immediately after worship, in WC-4 for all host-esses and co-hostesses to continue planning the event. Contact the church office if you have any questions or concerns.

BABY SHOWER

KIM YOUNG, wife of Jason, will be honored with a baby shower on November 1st from 2 - 3:30 pm in the FLC Atrium. Kim & Jason are expecting a baby girl! You can find their baby registry at Target & Wal-Mart. Gift cards are also welcome.

DISCIPLESHIP CORNER

All are welcome to Peak of the Week on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the chapel for worship, scripture, discussion, and fellowship. Stay tuned for information about Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace course coming to Alpine in January. Mark your calendar! Many thanks to our dedicated Sunday and Wednesday teachers!!

CONTINUED PRAYERS Elaine Gibson, Geraldine Triplett, McKayla Terry, Laura Jerden, J.L. Carver, Evonne Moreno, Keith Robinson, Gene Lynch, Nicole Hoyle, Diane Henson, David Wooten, Charles Townsend, Frank Williams, and Gaylan Walton.

FUN BUNCH GAMES DAY

1 pm – 4 pm, Thursday, October 29 Alpine Access, Room 118

All Alpine Fun Bunch members and guests are invited to a “Boo-tiful” afternoon of fun and games with your friends on Thursday October 29. Bring your cards, dominoes, table games, favorite snacks to share and join us in Alpine’s Access facility in Room 118. For more information, contact Patsy Green during Bible class or Rodney Cox during the week in the church office.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY ANNOUNCED

During this morning’s assembly the recently approved organizational strategy for Alpine will be presented. In addition to the presentation, a handout with details of the organizational structure will be available and a meeting has been scheduled at 3:00 pm today in ACCESS 118 to discuss it and how the changes will benefit Alpine.

LIVING WATER

A new monthly update from Alpine missionaries Steve & Julie Hender-son is available at the Welcome Desk in the Commons. The update for the month of October has news regarding their missionary work in Mozambique and the people they continue to pray for. Please be sure and pick up a copy today!

HOLD UP THE BLUE LINE Arna Wells is working on a grass-roots movement in support of our law enforcement community. If you would like information about her efforts contact Arna at Princessarna@aol.com or 903-806-2030.