The Hand of God Ezra 7-8 “The hand of our God was on us …” (Ezra 8:22; cf. 7:6, 9, 28; 8:18, 31; Neh. 2:8, 17-18) The outstretched hand of God. • ______________________________. (7:6, 28; cf. Neh. 2:17-18) Sunday Celebration • ______________________________. (7:6, 27-28; cf. Neh. 2:8) • ______________________________. (7:15) November 9, 2014 9:00 & 10:30 am Prelude • ______________________________. (7:28; 8:15b-20) Call to Worship Worship Songs • ______________________________. (7:9; 8:22-23, 31-32) • ______________________________. (8:24-30, 33-34) • ______________________________. (8:35) You Won’t Let Go The Love of God My Savior, My God Men’s Choir Redeemed Welcome & Prayer Child Dedications The open hand of man. Reboot Scripture Reading: Ezra 8:15-36 • ____________________. (7:9b-10, 14, 25) Offertory • ____________________. (8:21b, 23) Message: Pastor Kitchen Beginning Again Studies in Ezra Fairest Benediction • ____________________. (8:21a, 23) Postlude • ____________________. (8:15b-20) • ____________________. (8:28) 4460 Stow Rd. Stow, OH 44224 • 330.688.7433 www.stowalliance.org • office@stowalliance.org Welcome We’re glad you’re here to worship with us today! A welcome packet for guests is available on the information table in the lobby by the sanctuary. Please remember food and beverages should not be brought into the sanctuary. Please take a moment to silence all cell phones! Like to Hear it Again? Audio CD’s & Video DVD’s of the morning messages are available from the Media room on-line at www.stowalliance.org. Today 10:30 am 4:30 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm World Religions Class Legacy Jr. High Youth Group LIFE Groups This Week MONDAY 7:00 pm Ordinary Guys Bible Study TUESDAY 9:30 am MOPS 1:00 pm Loving Hands WEDNESDAY 5:00 pm Iron Men Small Group 5:30 pm Youth Cafe 7:00 pm Adult Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm Worship Choir 7:00 pm Ladies Bible Study 7:00 pm Awana 7:00 pm Sr. High Youth Group 7:00 pm Jr. High Small Groups THURSDAY 8:00 am Men’s Bible Study 9:30 am Ladies Bible Study 12:30 pm Prime Timers FRIDAY 6:30 am Men’s Bible Study 7:00 pm LIFE Groups SATURDAY 9:00 am Men’s Basketball 9:30 am Christmas Choir 7:00 pm Co-Ed Volleyball Announcements Ladies Christmas Craft Night Come and join us for a night of fellowship and crafting at our annual Christmas Craft night on Thursday, November 20th at 6:30 pm. We’ll b egin the evening wit h homemade Christmas cookies and Christmas music. Samples of each craft are on display in the lobby. Registration and payment will be held on November 9th and the 16th in the Vern Sir Louis Room after both services. This is a great outreach event and opportunity to invite your family, friends, neighbors and coworkers! Please contact Wava Robison at 330-928-2397 with any questions. Prime Timers All senior adults, 50 years and older, are invited to join us for fun, fellowship, and faith-building on the 3rd Thursday of each month (September—April) at 12:30pm in the Seasons Room. Please note that our November meeting has been moved up a week to this Thursday, November 13th. Please bring a sandwich. Desserts and beverages will be provided. JaeAnn Demuth will be sharing with us. Honey Baked Ham & Turkey Help our Youth Group raise funds for their trip to Mexico in July 2015 by ordering your Honey Baked Ham or Turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas! Orders for Thanksgiving will be taken in the lobby through Sunday, November 16th and can be picked up at SAF on Saturday, November 22nd in the basement kitchen between 10am2pm. Orders for Christmas can be placed in the lobby on Sundays through December 14th and can be picked up at SAF on Saturday December 20th in the basement kitchen between 10am2pm. MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers MOPS is a group offering hope, encouragement, community, and mothering support to mothers of children from birth through 5 years old. Come and join us from 9:30 - 11:30 am this Tuesday, November 11th. The MOPS team is also in need of caregivers. If you are interested in serving in this way, please contact the church office at 330-688-7433. Winter Coat Drive Haven of Rest is in desperate need of winter coats of all sizes. If you have any new or gently used coats that you would like to donate to Haven of Rest, please bring them to church and place them on the coat rack in the lobby designated “Haven of Rest Coat Drive.” Coats will be collected through December 1st Life Group Holiday Schedule LIFE Groups will be taking a break during the month of December to celebrate the holidays. Our last meeting will be Friday, December 5th for Friday evening groups and Sunday, December 7th for Sunday evening groups. We will resume on Sunday, January 4th and Friday, January 9th. Acme Receipts SAP will be collecting receipts from Acme to receive 5% cash back on all Acme brand purchases in order to purchase supplies for their classrooms. You can turn your receipts into the designated box at the office until February 4th, 2015. Thank you for supporting SAP! Ministry Opportunities We are currently have a great need for volunteers to help in a variety of ways in the children’s and youth ministries. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Ryan Steedly or Delroy Simpson. Nominating Committee Our Nominating Committee is ready to begin their work in preparation for our Annual Meeting in February. Please pray for Pastor Kitchen, James Falbo, Dr. Donald Lichi, Cheryl Parker, and Marlynn Soliwoda as they prayerfully seek candidates for positions of elected service within our church. Lost & Found The lost and found is getting full! Please check the cabinet located in the mailroom and the coat racks for lost items. All items remaining at the end of the month will be donated. PRAISE Plan - Parking Lot Project Please prayerfully consider partnering with SAF to support the PRAISE Plan. All 2014 donations to “Building Fund” will be applied to the parking lot portion of the PRAISE Plan. Goal Received to Date $400,000 $247,520 Our Giving Last Sunday Tithes & Offerings Great Commission Fund Praise Plan Building Fund $18748 $5011 $3325 Tithes & Offerings Year to Date Actual Budget Over/(Under) Budget 2014 Budget $537,561 $574,552 ($36,991) $679,000 Stow Alliance Fellowship Staff John Kitchen, Senior Pastor John Cervone, Associate Pastor Delroy Simpson, Youth Pastor Don Miller, Pastor of Discipleship Ministries Julie Kitchen, Director of Worship Ministries Ryan Steedly, Director of Children’s Ministries Jeanne Crowe, Preschool Administrator Karie Gilley, Office Administrator Michelle Davis,, Financial Administrator Bill Azzarello, Facilities Manager