Personal Listening System Available—Ask for “Sound Mate”

In order to meet the needs of our church body during worship , please turn

off cell phones and pagers, leave the back pews open for families with small

children and the short pews open for those with disabilities. Thank you.

KW2 Please note that KW2 is not meeting today. It will resume next Sunday.

Getting to Know Word of Life “Getting to Know Word of Life” is an overview of our Vision, Values and Ministry for those considering becoming a member or interested in who we are as a church. This meeting will take place at 4:00 PM TODAY. If you are interested in attending, please meet in the lower level of the church, room 110.

Quarterly Business Meeting Today the Quarterly Business Meeting will take place at 5:30 PM. The agenda is posted on the credenza outside the church office and everyone is welcome to attend.

Baptism Sunday We will be having a baptism in the near future. If you would like to be baptized, or have questions about baptism, there is a sign-up sheet on the credenza in the foyer, or you may contact the church office directly (354-8019).

The NEW church directories are on the credenza in the foyer.

We kindly ask that you take one directory per family. Thank you!

Prayer Requests: 1. Those serving in our military: Chauncey Beland, Joel DiMarzo, An-

thony Giles, Jered Helwig, Jordan Kanarr, Robert Lepper, Shawn Long, Paul Manning, Courtney Matuzak, Nathanael Matuzak, Bran-don Patterson, Mackenzie Sims, Brandon Srebnik.

2. Pray for our shut-ins: Rod Kaye, Clara Liske, Louise Prano

3. Lift up those with ongoing health concerns: Scott & Linda Joy, Nancy Kanarr’s brother-in-law Clare (cancer), Daniel (Hayka) Gamage, Keith Davis (cancer), Shirly Guthrie’s sister Trudy Withun (Lymphoma), Faye & Alden Kirschner, Brad Eagle, Don Cordes, Jesse Paul (heart transplant), Linda Fisher’s grand-daughter Kya, Laurie Ellsworth, Pastor Ehman ,Dennis Bodem, Jen Roznowski, Lisa Timm (breast cancer), Larry Gawne (Alzheimer’s), Deb Pake (radiation/chemo tx), Rita Yarch (cancer), Laurie Kilgore’s sister-in-law (breast cancer), Leo Couch

4. Pray for Lisa Blury as she recovers from heart ablation surgery she had this past week.

5. Pray for the children that attended VBS Ministry this week and for protection of the seeds that were planted.

6. Pray for Carol Makowske’s cousin Leanne. She lost her husband and 10 month old daughter in a tragic auto accident last Sunday.

7. Thank you for your continued prayers for Laurie Kilgore’s sister-in-law and brother as they both continue to recover from surgeries and treatments.

8. Pray for unity and wisdom as we continue the process of seeking two new staff pastors. Keep the Elders and Search Team Committee in prayer during this time.

9. Pray for healing, strength and protection over the marriages of our church families. The enemy is constantly at work seeking to discour-age and destroy these key foundations of God.

10. There are many unspoken needs in our congregation, including up-coming surgeries or those struggling with chronic illness. Please remember them in your prayers.

Celebrate Recovery (CR) Please note that through the summer there are not any CR Adult Bible Fellowships meeting on Sunday mornings. If you have any questions about the Celebrate Recovery ministry that meets on Friday evenings, at 6:30 PM, please contact Chris Reed at 354-5829 or via his email at ctreed41@gmail.com . Please note this new email for Chris.

In the Community A reunion has been planned for anyone who ever attended the groups: Focus, Divorce Care, Boundaries or Finding the Love of Your Life. A potluck picnic will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2:00 PM at the Starlite Beach Pavilion in Alpena. The pavilion is located on State Street across from Mancinos Pizza. Please bring your own meat to grill, a dish to pass and your own beverages and place settings. If you have any questions about the event you may call Diana Dean at (989) 471-2706.

Pastoral Search Team Last Sunday the Pastoral Search Team members were introduced to the congregation. They will be assisting the elders in the search for pastoral candidates for both the Pastor Of Family Ministries and Pastor Of Connecting Ministry positions. Team members include: Kim Kanarr, Kevin Dore, Deb Minkos, Chris Olds, Amy Matuzak, and Kip Burke (Team Leader). Please encourage and pray for the elders and this team as they seek to help us as a congregation discern God’s will regarding His leading for these important additions to our WOL ministry team.

Dear Congregation,

Thank you so much for all the prayers, love and concern

shown us during this difficult time.

Leo & Joan Couch

Praise & Worship Service July 26, 2015

Looking Ahead: July 26th - Getting to Know WOL (4:00 pm) July 26th - Quarterly Business Meeting (5:30 pm) Aug 19th - Community Prayer Night @ First Baptist (6:30 pm)

Pray for: NAB MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK Elise Lewandowski, serving with Field Education System in Cameroon OUR SUPPORTED MISSIONARIES Randy & Shelly Schmor, NAB Gateway Teams

OUR CHURCH FAMILIES MON – Mary Ann Neubert TUES – Tom & Laura Oesch WED – Bret & June Oldman THURS – Chris & Jade Olds FRI – Michael & Taylor Oliver

Interested in Church Email & Prayer Updates? Requests to be added to the list can be sent to: info@wolbc.org

Word of Life Baptist Church 1900 N. Bagley, Alpena 49707 (989) 354-8019

Web Site: www.wolbc.org E-mail – info@wolbc.org

Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Office closed over the lunch hour and all day on Thursday)

Lead Pastor: Rev. Scott A. Joy Church Secretary: Linda Joy

Secretarial Support Staff: Coral Lepper

Today at Word of Life 9:00 AM Adult Bible Fellowships (ABF’s), Kidville (Nursery - K), Jr. & Sr. High Classes 10:15 AM Coffee Fellowship Meets in the lower level of the church. Whether you are new to our church, or are a regular attendee, take this time to get “acquainted” with someone you don’t know and enjoy a cup of coffee together. 10:45 AM Praise & Worship Service, Kidville (Nursery-K) 12:30 PM Singing Ministry at the Hospital If you are interested in joining this ministry please meet in the hospital lobby. 4:00 PM Getting to Know WOL (Membership/Info Class) 5:30 PM Quarterly Business Meeting

This Week at Word of Life MONDAY, July 27 9:00 AM Women’s Prayer Group TUESDAY, July 28 10:00 AM Ladies’ Bible Study 5:30 PM Elder Meeting WEDNESDAY, July 29 7:45 AM Men’s Bible Study 1:00 PM CR Step Studies 6:00 PM Axis Youth 6:30 PM Wednesday Evening Prayer 7:55 PM Worship Practice FRIDAY, July 31 6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery

July 26, 2015 “Teamwork Within Our BIG Unity”

Ephesians 4:11-12 Pastor Scott A. Joy

Series: “Living BIGGER”

If you are a first time visitor, please stop by our Welcome Center in the foyer after the service.

We have a small gift for you.

Jr. & Sr. High Axis Schedule Wednesday, Jul 29 @ 6:00 pm Swimming & Thompson Beach Wednesday, Aug 5 NO AXIS Wednesday, Aug 12 @ 6:00 pm Water Wars at Starlight Beach Saturday, Aug 15 Sun Stalking Day Trip

August

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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9:00 AM Nursery-K,Life Lessons, Youth,

ABF's

10:45 AM WorshipService, KW2,Nursery-K

6:30 PM Evening BibleStudy

3

9:00 AMWomen's

Prayer Group

4

11:45 AMMission TeamMeeting

7:00 PM The Forge

5

7:45 AM Men's Bible Study

6:30 PM Wed. Evening

Prayer

7:55 PM Worship Practice

6 7

6:30 PMCelebrateRecovery

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9

9:00 AM Nursery-K,Life Lessons, Youth,

ABF's

10:45 AM WorshipService, KW2,Nursery-K

6:30 PM Evening BibleStudy

10

9:00 AMWomen's

Prayer Group

10:00 AMWomen'sMissionaryFellowship

11

10:00 AMLadies' Bible

Study

5:30 PM Elder's Meeting

12

7:45 AM Men's Bible Study

6:00 PM Jr. & Sr. High Axis

6:30 PM Wed. Evening Prayer

7:55 PM Worship Practice

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6:30 PMCelebrateRecovery

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Axis SunStalking Day

Trip

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9:00 AM Nursery-K,Life Lessons, Youth,

ABF's

10:45 AM WorshipService, KW2,Nursery-K

6:30 PM Evening BibleStudy

17

9:00 AMWomen's

Prayer Group

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7:00 PM The Forge

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7:45 AM Men's Bible Study

6:30 PM CommunityPrayer Night @ First

Baptist

7:55 PM Worship Practice

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5:00 PMFinance Team

Meeting

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6:30 PMCelebrateRecovery

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9:00 AM Nursery-K,Life Lessons, Youth,

ABF's

10:45 AM WorshipService, KW2,Nursery-K

6:30 PM Evening BibleStudy

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9:00 AMWomen's

Prayer Group

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10:00 AMLadies' Bible

Study

5:30 PM Elder's Meeting

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7:45 AM Men's Bible Study

6:00 PM Jr. & Sr. High Axis

6:30 PM Wed. Evening Prayer

7:55 PM Worship Practice

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6:30 PMCelebrateRecovery

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9:00 AM Nursery-K, LifeLessons, Youth, ABF's

10:45 AM WorshipService, KW2, Nursery-K

6:30 PM Evening BibleStudy

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9:00 AMWomen's

Prayer Group

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1 Joshua DiMarzo

2 Andy Keskimaki

Hudson Yocum

3 Doug Quick

4 Kristian Bell

Mary Glawe

5 Rita Yarch

6 Norman Beyer

Chad Stoinski

8 Jennifer McNamara

Ken Smarr

9 Hazel Heussner

Gregory McAnsh

Nicole Oesch

Judy Smith

12 Leo Couch

Jerry Tracey

13 Kip Burke

14 Morris Jewel

Eden Olds

15 Kevin Berg

17 Dave Bell

John Hough

19 Nikki Quick

22 Joel DiMarzo

Lucas Gawne

Ted Skerski

23 Heather Bodem

Ryan Fitch

27 Donna Dietz

29 Candi Collins

Sharon LaCross

30 Edmund DiMarzo

Kim Kanarr

Anniversaries 1 Dan & Wilma Kirschner

4 Doug & Carrie Dietz

Jason & Coral Lepper

5 Sean & Jennifer McNamara

Fred & Bronwyn Woolman

Wade & Heidi Yocum

7 Bill & Heather Fitch

Eric & Erdine Kanarr

8 Howard & Kathleen Danielson

Seth & Karianne Rondeau

9 Dan & Gwyn Domke

12 Michael & Debra Minkos

14 Brian & Tina DenBleyker

16 Clint & Ginger Bohlen

17 Daniel & Katelynn Moffatt

Doug & Tamara Quick

18 Chris & Jade Olds

20 John & Lani Weichel

24 William & Lori Keskimaki

26 Eric & Annette Carlson

Jerry & Diana Dean

Dave Golson & Heidi Haaxma Golson