THIS WEEK TUESDAY: 8/13

MOTORCYCLE MINISTRY RIDE to the annual Burn Camp: leaving church at 4:45 p.m. or at Hal’s by 5:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: 8/14 MORNING BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER, Best of the Best 2013: Making Good

Habits—Breaking Bad Habits, 10:15 a.m., Rick Borger, Multi-Purpose Room. PRAYER FOR OUR YOUTH & CHILDREN, 6:00 p.m., Prayer Room. Adult Bible Studies will begin in the Sanctuary with a time of worship.

Best of the Best 2013: Making Good Habits—Breaking Bad Habits, Rick

Borger, Sanctuary.

Single & Single Again (ages 30+), When God’s Spirit Moves with Pastor Laurie, Multi-Purpose Room.

Griefshare, C-112, for those that preregistered.

Arise, C-110, for those that preregistered. IMPACTO (Ministerio En Español): Promesas: La Biblia tiene sobre 3,000

promesas para nuestras vidas. Ven para que conozcas las promesas de Dios, y como ellas afectan tu vida. [International Ministry IMPACTO: Promises, Chapel].

Crossroads–(College, 20s)–Single or Married, in the Café Commons. Current series: Grace.

Shift Student Ministries: for students in grades 7-12. The Youth Center opens at 6:15 p.m.: game room & youth café. Current series: Summer of...

Royal Rangers & Girls Ministries Clubs, for K5 through 12th grade. Rainbows, Sunbeams, Hug-a-Bug Club and Nursery available for your newborn through K4 children.

THURSDAY: 8/15 WOMEN’S KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP, 10:00 a.m., Panera, 8907 S. Howell

Ave., Oak Creek. CENTENNIAL SENIOR APTS LIFE GROUP, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

FRIDAY: 8/16 FASTING & PRAYER MEETING, 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m., Prayer Room.

STREETLIGHT, 6:30 p.m., meet in south parking lot.

DAYWITT/SISTI HOME LIFE GROUP, 6:30 p.m. HENDRYCHOWSKI/LASSITER HOME LIFE GROUP, 7:00 p.m. KOENIG HOME LIFE GROUP, 7:00 p.m. MAXSON HOME LIFE GROUP, 7:00 p.m. VUKOVICH/MARTINEZ SINGLE & SINGLE PARENTS LIFE GROUP, 7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY: 8/17

RUN FOR GOD 5K CHALLENGE, 8:00 a.m., C-104. GREGERSON HOME LIFE GROUP, 5:00 p.m.

TODAY: August 11, 2013 ALASKA MISSIONS TRIP leaves early this morning and will be back late on Tuesday, August 20. Please pray for the team: Chris Eidson, Shawn Follis, Andrea Hyatt, Sam Hyatt, Aubrey Myers, Kurt Storovick & Sera Yockey.

FUTURE EVENTS

SCHOOL STARTS SOON We are collecting backpacks for elementary school children. You can help by purchasing a backpack for an elementary age boy or girl and bringing it to church on Sunday, August 18th. Please get plain, fun colors, but no characters. Bring them to the carts located near Door 4 in the main foyer and near Door 6, near the

bookstore. Thanks for linking arms with us to make starting school so much easier for young families!

BIBLE QUIZ 2013-2014 SEASON If you would like more info and registration forms, attend the informational meeting next Sunday, August 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room.

NORTH FREEDOM TRAIN RIDE Join Prime Time Live for a train ride through the scenic Baraboo Hills on August 22nd. This all day trip will start at 7:30 AM and return by 6:00 PM. Cost is $29.00 per person. Lunch will be on your own at the Log Cabin Family Restaurant in Baraboo. Please stop at any Information Center to receive fliers and payment envelopes. Reservations are due today Sunday, August 11th.

BABY DEDICATION The next baby dedication service is scheduled for Sunday, August 25 during the 10:30 a.m. service. If you’d like to have your child dedicated, please call the church office at

414−762−2010 by Friday, August 16th and plan on attending the mandatory class on Sunday, August 18th at 9:30 a.m. in A-101 (nursery area).

SHAPE UP FITNESS SHAPE UP IS BACK at OCAG with a new spin! Starting 8/27 SHAPE UP EXPRESS will be led by Ceci Scalish. We're sharing health tips, recipes and taking the best routines from SHAPE UP and compiling them into a fun, fresh EXPRESS class! Shape up consists of international dance (Zumba),Pilates & weight training. Bring 2 to 4lbs weights, a water bottle and lots of energy! The only thing missing from this class is you! Join us Tuesday evenings from 6 PM to 6:45 PM in the North gym. Please use door #9. LADIES ONLY. Ages 14+ welcomed. No registration required.

OCAG BUSINESS DIRECTORY If you are a business owner, we invite you to advertise with us in the OCAG Business Directory. This directory is published each year by the youth department to help fund missions trips, youth outreaches and missions giving to Speed the Light. New this year, we will also be hosting a Business Fair this fall where your business will be able to set up a table in the North Gym and showcase your business. Only advertisers in the directory will be invited to be at the Business Fair. You can pick up an application at any info desk or email Pastor Shawn at sfollis@oakcreekag.org for more information.

7:30 a.m. FOUNDATION PRAYER, Prayer Room

8:30 a.m. CONNECTIONS CLASS, C-114

8:00 a.m. &

10:30 a.m.

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP Songs of Worship and Praise Pastor Brooks’ message: “Happy are the Peacemakers” CHILDREN'S WORSHIP SERVICES, Infants thru 6th grade.

9:30 a.m. POWER FOR LIVING CLASSES FOUNDATIONS

BELONG: Christianity 101—The Basics of the Christian Faith, Northview Room, Steve Turner and Sherry Brooks.

BELIEVE: Steps to Freedom in Christ, Conference Room, Jeff & Susan Brozek.

CHRISTIAN LIVING Good to Great in God’s Eyes, Music Hall, Jamie & Joy Herbst. Making Good Habits—Breaking Bad Habits, C−108, Rick Borger &

Jimmey Erie. Releasing God’s Power through Worship, South Gym, Carlos & Lisa

Rodriguez. Peace of Mind in Troubled Times, North Gym, Dave Linz and Matt

Ditzer. Loving People, Multi-Purpose Room, Rick & Pastor Laurie Ganiere

and Jim Sanders. BIBLE STUDY

The Gospel According to Jonah, Chapel, Pastor Mark. Dress for Success, C-118, Dave Sisti. Thru the Bible: Help for Life’s Journey, C−102, Bill Barnier and

Michael Kelly. Romans: Verse by Verse, C-104, Reed Bonneville and Jon Wardecke.

YOUNG ADULT 2to1 (20s married): The Stress Free Marriage, C-116, various leaders. Crossroads (ages 18-29): How Do We Know the Bible is True?,

C−112, Pastor Stephanie & Pastor Josh. INTERNATIONAL

Español: Ayudas para la vida, C-110, Emilia Lopez. International Gathering: Beautiful Outlaw, D−103, Jody Smith &

Pastor Juan. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR YOUTH & CHILDREN Caleb’s Army Prayer, Prayer Room, Janet Rhiner and John Rieger.

5:30 p.m. SANCTUARY CHOIR, Music Hall. New members welcome! MISSIONS CONVENTION TEAM MEETING, C-102

6:00 p.m. WATCHMAN/SOUL PURPOSE PRAYER, Prayer Room

7:00 p.m. EVENING WORSHIP & PRAISE SERVICE Songs of worship and praise The summer interns, Jason, Jimmy, Scott and Zach, ministering

from God’s Word Join us in the Commons immediately following tonight’s service for

an ice cream social to honor our 2013 summer interns. LITTLE KIDS TIME, for 3 & 4 year olds, Room H-102

OAK CREEK KIDS SPOTLIGHT Today in children’s church…

Kidventure Central (grades 1-6): Average Pete—Surviving the Storm

• Junior Kids Church (Age 3-K5): Jonah Tells About God

• Walkers-Age 2: God Cares for Me When I’m Eating

Next week, Sunday August 18:

“Happy Are the Harassed”

WWW.OAKCREEKAG.ORG Check out our church website! Here you will be able to watch sermons, read the bulletin, view the daily calendar, and explore the many available ministries.

LIVE THE DREAM is now seen Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. on the following channels: Channel 52, Time Warner Cable 21, Charter Cable 20 & Uverse 52. Pray for this outreach!

SERMON NOTES

OTHER NEWS FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

This is a Bible-based, life changing program that empowers you with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace! Classes are Wednesdays, 7—9 p.m. beginning September 11th. Watch for more details.

DO YOU HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST? The following prayer ministries are available:

Emergencies – Call Telephone Prayer Chain – Leader Geri Jacobson @ 414−231−9545.

All other needs – general@oakcreekag.org or call the church office

@ 414-762-2010.

JOIN THE OCAG BOOK CLUB IN AUGUST The pick for August is "Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker" by Jennifer Chiaverini. It is available in the Living Water Bookstore for 20 percent off the original price. Read the book and join us for discussion on Sunday, August 25 at 6 p.m. in the Commons. Any questions, please contact Christine Jacobs at 414−766−9479 or mcjacobs@wi.rr.com.

THIS WEEK’S FOOD COURT SPECIALS: Sunday:

Breakfast: Omelet, French Toast or Breakfast Croissant: $3

Breakfast: Sausage or Hashbrowns: $1

Lunch: African World Festival—Fried Chicken

w/ Mac & Cheese, Braised Swiss Chard or

Smothered Pork Chop w/ Rice & Beans, Veggie

Blend: $7.00

Wednesday:

Bacon Cheeseburger w/ Fries: $6

SALAD BAR Salad Bar: $7 (1 trip)

Soup of the Day: $3 (1 trip)

Always Available: Pizza, Appetizers, Desserts & More.

Next Sunday: Irish Fest—Corned Beef & Cabbage or Shepherds Pie.

LIVING WATER BOOKSTORE “Our DREAM is to serve you”

Come see what's new at the Living Water Bookstore!

Like us on Facebook for news and specials at: www.facebook.com/livingwaterbookstore

God at Work in Northern Asia

By Ron Maddux, director

The church in Northern Asia has a rich history, and believers around the world benefit from knowing their struggle, sacrifice and perseverance. The gospel reached the region in 635AD. In the early 1900s, pioneer Assemblies of God missionaries – Victor Plymire, Marie Stephany, W.E. and W.W. Simpson, and B.T. Bard – labored to reach the lost and train believers in Northern Asia’s far-reaching corners.

Christianity grew slowly, with many setbacks. By the mid-twentieth century, there were less than one million Christians in the entire region. The church was strongest among rural peoples. Peasants readily accept the message of Christ’s love and his compassion for them in their poverty.

Revival swept across the region in the early 1980s and millions of people came to faith in Christ. Today’s church is comprised of approximately 100 million believers now located in both urban and rural areas. Christians can be found in every strata of society, from farmers to factory owners. Some estimate that thousands accept Christ each day, and two-thirds of Christians are Pentecostal.

One remarkable trait of this revival is the way God is using women. In a part of the world generally considered to be patriarchal, women have been used by God to win the lost to Christ and lead local congregations — including many large urban churches.

With increases such as these, national church leaders are looking to the Northern Asia team to assist with training in developing doctrinally sound leaders. We provide educational tools, including 3 million copies of the Fire Bible and biblical reference works, and some of our team members teach at established Bible schools.

Global University is an important educational base in the region. A significant number of courses, including discipleship materials, practical ministry training courses and theological studies, are available in the region’s major language and are in great demand. One Christian body in the region recently requested 10,000 copies of one course.

Another powerful tool is radio. Every day we broadcast the message of God’s love to millions of people who have never heard that Christ gave himself for them. Some programs are designed for training pastors who have no opportunity for formal education.

God also opened other doors to work in partnership with national churches. Our team has helped with church and Bible school construction, compassion ministries and orphanages. Through Northern Asia’s Compassionate Touch, we assist with community development, school construction and refurbishing, and health and clean water projects.

In the past 10 years since Northern Asia became a region, tremendous growth has occurred. Our team has grown from about 40 to 200 men and women, and we have added many outreach areas. The needs, however, are almost overwhelming at times as 1.3 billion people live scattered over 3.7 million square miles. We are asking the Lord of harvest to increase our workers so that every unreached people group in Northern Asia will hear the message of hope through Christ.

Ron Maddux is the Northern Asia regional director.

Missions Devotional:

August 12th - August 18th

Pray for the cities: St. Louis, MO

Please Pray:

For the people of Northern Asia that the Holy

Spirit will enable them to embrace the Gospel.

For government officials that they will continue to

allow us to minister.

For travel mercies.

Steve & Rachel Campbell

Northern Asia

Please Pray:

For God's work to grow in Abbotsford.

For encouragement for Pastor Krebs

For revival in Abbotsford.

That God would meet all Pastor Krebs’s needs.

Pastor William Krebs

North Ridge Church-Colby

Pray for our pastors:

• Pastor Jerry Brooks, Sherry

• Pastor Jon Brooks, Joanie, Krista

• Pastor Stephanie Brooks

• Pastor Dennis Daywitt, Candi,

Amberly

• Pastor Shawn Follis, Gwen, Sydney,

Boston

• Pastor Laurie Ganiere, Rick

• Pastor Juan Garay, Celines,

Dariana, Markito

• Pastor Joshua Humpa

• Pastor Mark McKinstry, Heather,

Ashley, Allie

Daily Bible Reading

(from oneyearbibleonline.com)

Mon. Nehemiah 3:15 - 5:13 1 Cor 7:25-40

Psalms 32:1-11 Proverbs 21:5-7

Tue. Nehemiah 5:14 - 7:60 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Psalms 33:1-11 Proverbs 21:8-10

Wed. Nehemiah 7:61 - 9:21 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Psalms 33:12-22 Proverbs 21:11-12

Thu. Nehemiah 9:22 - 10:39 1 Cor 9:19 - 10:13

Psalms 34:1-10 Proverbs 21:13

Fri. Nehemiah 11:1 - 12:26 1 Cor 10:14 - 11:2

Psalms 34:11-22 Proverbs 21:14-16

Sat. Nehemiah 12:27 - 13:31 1 Corinthians 11:3-16

Psalms 35:1-16 Proverbs 21:17-18

Sun. Esther 1:1 - 3:15 1 Cor 11:17-34

Psalms 35:17-28 Proverbs 21:19-20

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