tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8559847640731588692023-06-20T21:10:27.843-07:00First Assembly of God Olney2408 East Main Street Olney, IL 62450 Phone (618) 392-2222
Lead Pastor - Paul GossFirst Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-4048977128238208612010-03-28T19:24:00.000-07:002010-03-28T19:25:22.073-07:00WE HAVE MOVED!!!We are now hosting our blog on our <a href="http://www.olneyag.org">WEBSITE</a>First Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-56944703749536720012009-11-02T09:08:00.001-08:002009-11-02T09:08:07.881-08:00<span xmlns=''><p style='text-align: center'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong> October 25, 2009<br /></strong></span></p><p style='text-align: center'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong>Celebration Sunday<br /></strong></span></p><p style='text-align: center'><br /> </p><p style='text-align: justify'><strong>Prayer Needs</strong>: Cheri Martin, Ron Mason, Aggie Seely, Molly Stepp.<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>Today is the one year anniversary of the <strong>Do the Possible Celebration Sunday</strong> and First Fruits Offering. Everyone will have an opportunity to re-new or update their commitment to the Do the Possible Campaign. A First Fruits Offering will also be received. <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>A <strong>carry-in dinner</strong> will follow the worship service this morning. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>The <strong>adult Sunday School</strong> classes will be combined and will meet in the sanctuary. <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'><strong>Children's Church</strong> will meet at the office annex today. <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>An <strong>open house</strong> of the Phase IV addition and the Staff 2 house will be held at this time also. <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>There will be <strong>no evening service</strong> today.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>Firehouse Kids are holding the first annual <strong>Family Fun Carnival</strong> on Wednesday, October 28 from 6-7:30pm. The carnival will be held at the church and the kids are being encouraged to invite family and friends.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Attendance last Sunday: 140<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Offering last Sunday: $ 3073.20<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Do the Possible Building Campaign<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> Total 3 year pledges: $337,211.00<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> Total received to date: $159,615.53<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Birthdays this week:<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> October 25 – Trisha French<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> October 27 – Bob Burns<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> October 29 – Ellen Wall<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> October 31 – Susan Kimmel<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Anniversaries this week:<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> October 26 – Roger & Carol James<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> October 28 – Daniel & April Elder<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'><strong>Opportunity for Prayer this Week: </strong>On the following dates you are invited to a prayer meeting that will be held in the church sanctuary: Wednesday, October 28 from 5-6pm, and Thursday, October 29 from 10-11am.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>Please submit <strong>prayer requests</strong> for the Prayer meetings by writing your needs on the tear off portion of your bulletin. Place your requests in the offering plate or give them to a Pastor.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>The Youth Ministry will be attending <strong>Momentum Youth Convention</strong> at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, IL. All of those attending are being asked to meet at the church at 8:30am on Friday, October 30. The van will be leaving the church at 9:00am precisely. The youth will be staying at Days Inn (217-529-0171). Return time on Saturday will be approximately 8pm. If you have any other questions please contact Pastor Nick. <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'>The <strong>23<sup>rd</sup> Annual WM Soup Day</strong> will be Saturday, November 14, 11am – 3pm. Prep Day will be Friday, November 13 starting at 8am. See Rosa Cain to sign up for donations. Monetary donations<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>can be given to WM's for the meat.<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'><strong>Upcoming Events</strong>:<br /></p><p><span style='color:black'>Sunday 10/25 – Do the Possible Celebration Sunday<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Sunday 10/25 – No evening service<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Monday 10/26 – Ladies Bible Study 7pm at Wilkerson's <br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Tuesday 10/27 – Adult Bible Study at Thrasher's 7pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Wednesday 10/28 – Prayer 5-6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Wednesday 10/28 – Fall Family Festival 6-7:30pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Thursday 10/29 – Prayer 10-11am<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Friday 10/30–Saturday 10/31 – Momentum Youth Convention<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Sunday 11/1 – Daylight Savings Time ends (Fall Back 1 hour)<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Sunday 11/1 – Friends Praying for Friends<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Tuesday 11/3 – Adult Bible Study 7pm at Thrasher's<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Saturday 11/7 – Men's Honorbound breakfast 7:30am<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>We have available 3 ½ cases of vanilla flavored Ensure Nutritional drink. Please contact Diana Messerly for more information.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Sunday Bible Study (Classes for all ages)………….…9:00 – 9:45 AM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Morning Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3....10:00 AM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> Cherub Church (ages 3-5) Children's Church (K-5th)<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Evening Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3...…6:00 PM<br /></p><p> WEDNESDAY<br /></p><p>Firehouse (ages5 – 5<sup>th</sup> grade)……………….…6:30 – 7:30 PM<br /></p><p>Youth (6<sup>th </sup>grade - college) ………………....…7:00 – 8:00 PM</p></span>First Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-26549240078733878652009-10-14T10:17:00.001-07:002009-10-14T10:17:54.181-07:00<span xmlns=''><p style='text-align: center'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong> October 11, 2009<br /></strong></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><strong>Prayer Needs</strong>: Jeremiah Amrine, Samantha Blacklidge, April Elder, Ruth Hull, Ron Mason, Mike Nichols, John O'Dell, Lucas Pringle, Benjamin Robinson, Aggie Seely, Willis Prout, Unspoken.<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>For the month of October the <strong>adult Sunday School</strong> classes will be combined and will meet in the sanctuary. Jim Phelps will be teaching.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'><strong>Opportunity for Prayer this Week: </strong>On the following dates you are invited to a prayer meeting that will be held in the church sanctuary: Wednesday, October 14 from 5-6pm, and Thursday, October 8 from 10-11am and 7-8pm.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>Please submit <strong>prayer requests</strong> for the Prayer meetings by writing your needs on the tear off portion of your bulletin. Place your requests in the offering plate or give them to a Pastor.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>The <strong>Ladies Bible Study</strong> will meet at Jen Buscher's home at 536 E. Cherry St. on Monday, October 12 at 7pm. All ladies are welcome and encouraged to attend. See Rosa Cain or Jen Buscher for more information.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>The Prime Timers have scheduled a <strong>trip to the Covered Bridge Festival</strong> in Parke County, Indiana on Thursday, October 15. A sign up sheet is in the foyer. Contact Marguerite McVaigh or Cynthia Whitney for more information.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Attendance last Sunday: 137<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Offering last Sunday: $6967.50<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Birthdays this week:<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> October 11 – Aaron Wease<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> October 12 – Blake Christie<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> October 12 – Corbin Ritter<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> October 15 – Ken Grove<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>Sunday, October 25 is the one year anniversary of the <strong>Do the Possible Celebration Sunday</strong> and First Fruits Offering. Everyone will have an opportunity to re-new or update their commitment to the Do the Possible Campaign. A First Fruits Offering will also be received. A carry-in dinner will follow the morning worship service. Each family is asked to bring 2 dishes (vegetable, salad or dessert). The church will provide meat and beverages. The Phase IV addition and the Staff 2 house will be open for tours. Please plan on joining us for a time of celebration, good food and good fellowship!<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>Practice has begun on </span><strong>Gracie's Glorious Gift</strong>, a musical production by the First Assembly of God choir and children's church.<span style='color:black'> The musical</span> will be presented on Saturday, December 12 at 7pm and on Sunday, December 13 at 10am. <span style='color:black'> If you would like to be a part of the adult choir for this production and are 6<sup>th</sup> grade and up, please see Ellen Wall for more information. We'd love to have a large choir for this production.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><strong>Upcoming Events</strong>:<br /></p><p><span style='color:black'>Monday 10/12 – Ladies Bible Study 7pm at Jen Buscher's<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Tuesday 10/13 – Quilting at staff house 2, 1pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Tuesday 10/13 – Board meeting 6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Tuesday 10/13 – Adult Bible Study 7pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Wednesday 10/14 – prayer 5-6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Thursday 10/15 – Covered Bridge Festival trip<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Thursday 10/15 – Prayer 10-11am<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Thursday 10/15 – Prayer 7-8pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Friday 10/16 – Quilting at staff house 2, 6:30pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Saturday 10/17 – Youth ROC Night 7pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Sunday 10/18 – Prayer 6-7pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Tuesday 10/20 – Adult Bible Study 7pm at Thrasher's<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Wednesday 10/21 – Prayer 5-6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Thursday 10/22 – Prayer 10-11am<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Saturday 10/24 – Prayer 6-7pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Sunday 10/25 – Do the Possible Celebration Sunday<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Aggie Seely<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Western Baptist Hospital<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>2501 Kentucky Ave.<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Paducah KY 42003<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>270-575-2100 room #271<br /></p><p>SUNDAY<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Bible Study (Classes for all ages)………….…9:00 – 9:45 AM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Morning Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3....10:00 AM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> Cherub Church (ages 3-5) Children's Church (K-5th)<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Evening Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3...…6:00 PM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'><br /> </p><p style='margin-left: 108pt'> WEDNESDAY<br /></p><p>Firehouse (ages5 – 5<sup>th</sup> grade)……………….…6:30 – 7:30 PM<br /></p><p>Youth (6<sup>th </sup>grade - college) ………………....…7:00 – 8:00 PM</p></span>First Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-11164876797325265882009-09-28T22:19:00.001-07:002009-09-28T22:19:38.545-07:00Bulletin<span xmlns=''><p style='text-align: center'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong> September 27, 2009<br /></strong></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><strong>Prayer Needs</strong>: Kurt Goss, Ron Mason, Ronald Sutherlin.<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>The <strong>Ladies Bible Study</strong> will meet at 7pm Monday, September 28 at Davey Wilkerson's home. Her address is 216 S. Mill. <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'><strong>Opportunity for Prayer this Week<br /></strong></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>On the following dates you are invited to a prayer meeting that will be held in the church sanctuary: Wednesday, September 30 from 5-6pm, Thursday, October 1 from 10-11am.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>Please submit <strong>prayer requests</strong> for the Prayer meetings by writing your needs on the tear off portion of your bulletin. Place your requests in the offering plate or give them to a Pastor.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>An <strong>Adult Bible Study</strong> will be starting on Tuesday, September 29<sup>th</sup>. It will meet from 7-8:30pm at Don and Jody Thrasher's home at 945 S. West St.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>The Men's Honorbound will meet for breakfast in the fellowship hall on Saturday, October 3 at 7:30am.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Attendance last Sunday: 141<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Offering last Sunday: $3395.51<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Birthdays this week:<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> September 27 – Laura McComb<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> September 28 – Julie Hill<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> September 28 – Jim Phelps<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> September 30 – Aaliyah Wease<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> October 1 – Bill Welker<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> October 2 – Corbin Ritter<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> October 3 – Julie Wease<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Anniversaries this week:<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> October 3 – Leo & Pat Ritter<span style='color:black'><br /> </span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>For our <strong>Sunday, October 4 evening service</strong> we will be attending "A Homecoming Gospel Reunion" concert at the East Richland High School auditorium at 6pm. The concert will feature Southern Illinois' 80-voice Homecoming Gospel Choir, along with many featured soloists and groups, singing your favorite gospel songs and hymns! <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><br /> </p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>Practice has begun on a <strong>Christmas musical drama</strong> involving both the children and adults. If you would like to be a part of the adult choir for this production and are 6<sup>th</sup> grade and up, please see Ellen Wall for more information. We'd love to have a large choir for this production.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><br /> </p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>For the month of October the <strong>adult Sunday School</strong> classes will be combined and will meet in the sanctuary. Jim Phelps will be teaching.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><strong>Upcoming Events</strong>:<br /></p><p><span style='color:black'>Sunday 9/27 – Building Fund/Missions Sunday<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Monday 9/28 – Ladies Bible Study 7pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Wednesday 9/30 – Prayer 5-6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Thursday 10/1 – Prayer 10-11am<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Saturday 10/3 – Men's breakfast 7:30am<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Sunday 10/4 – Friends Praying for Friends<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Sunday 10/4 – Homecoming Gospel Choir/ERHS/6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Tuesday 10/6 – Prayer 7-8pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Tuesday 10/6 – Adult Bible Study 7pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Wednesday 10/7 – Prayer 5-6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Thursday 10/8 – Prayer 10-11am<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Saturday 10/10 – Judeo Christian Bible Study 10am<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Monday 10/12 – Ladies Bible Study 7pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Tuesday 10/13 – Quilting at staff house 2, 1pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Tuesday 10/13 – Board meeting 6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Tuesday 10/13 – Adult Bible Study 7pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Wednesday 10/14 – prayer 5-6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Thursday 10/15 – Prayer 10-11am<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Thursday 10/15 – Prayer 7-8pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Friday 10/16 – Quilting at staff house 2, 6:30pm</span><br /> </p><p style='text-align: justify'><strong>Upcoming Holiday Events</strong>:<br /></p><p>Gracie's Glorious Gift, a musical production by the First Assembly of God choir and children's church will be presented on Saturday, December 12 at 7pm and on Sunday, December 13 at 10am.</p></span>First Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-29653352076712722112009-09-25T14:37:00.001-07:002009-09-25T14:37:21.602-07:00Bulletin<span xmlns=''><p style='text-align: center'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong> September 20, 2009<br /></strong></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><strong>Prayer Needs</strong>: Kurt Goss, Susie Kimmel, Leo Runyon, Barb Stinnett, Ronald Sutherlin, Donnie.<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'><strong>Opportunity for Prayer this Week<br /></strong></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>On the following dates you are invited to a prayer meeting that will be held in the church sanctuary: Monday, September 21 from 7-8pm, Wednesday, September 23 from 5-6pm, Thursday, September 24 from 10-11am.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>Please submit <strong>prayer requests</strong> for the Prayer meetings by writing your needs on the tear off portion of your bulletin. Place your requests in the offering plate or give them to a Pastor.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>For those who pledged financial support to <strong>Book of Hope</strong> and anyone else interested there are copies of a "Global Report" for Book of Hope available at the kiosk in the foyer.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Attendance last Sunday: 135<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Offering last Sunday: $3276.40<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Birthdays this week:<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> September 20 – Toni Jones<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> September 20 – Leo Ritter<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> September 20 – Julia Thrasher<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> September 21 – Gary Bender<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> September 21 – Diana Mills<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> September 22 – John Wall<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> September 23 – Steve Patterson<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> September 26 – Grover Burkett<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> September 26 – Davey Wilkerson<span style='color:black'><br /> </span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>Practice has begun on a <strong>Christmas musical drama</strong> involving both the children and adults. If you would like to be a part of the adult choir for this production and are 6<sup>th</sup> grade and up, please see Ellen Wall for more information. We'd love to have a large choir for this production.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>An <strong>Adult Bible Study</strong> will be starting on Tuesday, September 29<sup>th</sup>. It will meet from 7-8:30pm at Don and Jody Thrasher's home at 945 S. West St. <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'><strong>Youth News:<br /></strong></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>See You at the Pole is taking place on Wednesday, September 23. The event gives the students the opportunity to come together and pray for their schools. The High School students will be meeting at 7:00am and the Middle School students will be meeting at 7:30am.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black'>The Youth will be attending <strong>Momentum Youth Convention</strong> in Springfield, IL on October 30-31. The total cost will be $70 plus money for meals. Any student wanting to attend must be signed up by Wednesday, September 23. See Pastor Nick or Jen for more details.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><strong>Upcoming Events</strong>:<br /></p><p><span style='color:black'>Sunday 9/20 – Talent Fest 6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Monday 9/21 – Prayer 7-8pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Tuesday 9/22 – Board meeting 6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Wednesday 9/23 – See You at the Pole<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Wednesday 9/23 – Prayer 5-6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Thursday 9/24 – Prayer 10-11am<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Saturday 9/26 – Fall decorating 9am<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Sunday 9/27 – Building Fund/Missions Sunday<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Monday 9/28 – Ladies Bible Study 7pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Wednesday 9/30 – Prayer 5-6pm</span><br /> </p><p style='text-align: justify'>Raymond Messerly, Jr. is attending college at Central Bible College. His address is: <br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>3000 N. Grant Ave.<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>P.O. Box B334<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Springfield, MO 65803<br /></p><p>Sunday<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Bible Study (Classes for all ages)………….…9:00 – 9:45 AM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Morning Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3....10:00 AM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> Cherub Church (ages 3-5) Children's Church (K-5th)<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Evening Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3...…6:00 PM<br /></p><p style='margin-left: 108pt'> WEDNESDAY<br /></p><p>Firehouse (ages5 – 5<sup>th</sup> grade)……………….…6:30 – 7:30 PM<br /></p><p>Youth (6<sup>th </sup>grade - college) ………………....…7:00 – 8:00 PM<br /></p><p><br /> </p><p><strong>First Assembly of God<br /></strong></p><p>2408 East Main Street, Olney IL 62450<br /></p><p>Phone (618) 392-7821 Fax (618) 392-7002<br /></p><p>E-Mail: <a href='mailto:office@olneyag.org'>office@olneyag.org</a><br /> </p><p>www.olneyag.org<br /></p><p>Lead Pastor - Paul Goss<br /></p><p>Children/Youth Pastor – Nick Blacklidge</p></span>First Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-60805254455461795932009-08-21T10:40:00.001-07:002009-08-21T10:40:53.456-07:00August 16 Bulletin<span xmlns=''><p style='text-align: center'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong> August 16, 2009<br /></strong></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong>Prayer Needs</strong>: Mark Diesser, Bobby Donnelly, Anthony Howard, Kaden Keller, Dave Parks, Benjamin Robinson.<span style='color:black'><br /> </span></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>Today is <strong>Water Sunday</strong> for cherub and children's church! They should meet behind the annex at 10:00am for a lesson on "Fishers of Men," water games and food (a light lunch). Students who are entering the 6<sup>th</sup> grade will be recognized as graduating to youth group. <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'><strong>Choir practice</strong> will resume today, Sunday, August 16 at 4:30pm.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'><strong>Firehouse and Youth services</strong> will resume at their regular times on Wednesday, August 19<sup>th</sup>.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>The WM's will be hosting a <strong>baby shower for Brittany Snyder</strong> on Tuesday, August 18<sup>th</sup> at 6:30pm in the fellowship hall. All ladies of the church are invited.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Attendance last Sunday: 118<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Offering last Sunday: $3490.27<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Birthdays this week:<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> August 17 – Ruby Urfer<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> August 19 – Misti Holstlaw<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> August 20 – Kaleb McFarland<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'><strong>Pastor Nick and Jen</strong> would like to thank all those who helped them in their move. They are quickly settling in and appreciate the gifts and the warm welcome.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>It's not too early to be getting something ready for the <strong>Talent Fest</strong> on Sunday, September 20. We would like to see all kinds of talent represented. All those interested in participating please see Robin Goss.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong>Upcoming Events</strong>:<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 8/16 – Children's Church Water Sunday 10am<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 8/16 – Choir practice resumes 4:30pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Tuesday 8/18 – Baby Shower/Brittany Snyder 6:30pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Tuesday 8/18 – Board meeting 6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Wednesday 8/19 – Firehouse resumes 6:30pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Wednesday 8/19 – Youth resumes 7pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 8/23 – Worship team Target practice 1pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 8/30 – Building Fund/Missions Sunday<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Saturday 9/5 – Men's breakfast 7:30am<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 9/6 – Friends Praying for Friends<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 9/6 – Church Picnic, City Park shelter 15 & 16<span style='color:black'><br /> </span></span></p><p><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>Sunday 9/6 – No evening service<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>Monday 9/14 – Ladies Bible Study 7pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>Friday 9/18 – Apologetics concert 7pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>Sunday 9/20 – Talent Fest 6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>Tuesday 9/22 – Board meeting 6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>Wednesday 9/23 – See You at the Pole<br /></span></p><p><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>Saturday 9/26 – Fall decorating 9am<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'><span style='color:black'>Monday 9/28 – Ladies Bible Study 7pm</span><br /> </span></p><p style='text-align: center'><br /> </p><p style='text-align: justify'>Classes for all ages)………….…9:00 – 9:45 AM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Morning Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3....10:00 AM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> Cherub Church (ages 3-5) Children's Church (K-5th)<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Evening Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3...…6:00 PM<br /></p><p style='margin-left: 108pt'> WEDNESDAY<br /></p><p>Firehouse (ages5 – 5<sup>th</sup> grade)……………….…6:30 – 7:30 PM<br /></p><p>Youth (6<sup>th </sup>grade - college) ………………....…7:00 – 8:00 PM<br /></p><p><strong>First Assembly of God<br /></strong></p><p>2408 East Main Street, Olney IL 62450<br /></p><p>Phone (618) 392-7821 Fax (618) 392-7002<br /></p><p>E-Mail: office@olneyag.org</p></span>First Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-14664655293746013792009-08-11T20:33:00.001-07:002009-08-11T20:33:23.478-07:00August 9, 2009 Bulletin<span xmlns=''><p style='text-align: center'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong> August 9, 2009<br /></strong></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong>Prayer Needs</strong>: Kristen Bellamy, Halle Dasch, Mark Diesser, Bobby Donnelly, Cade Farrar, Pam Inskeep, Kaden Keller, Benjamin Robinson, Leo Runyon, Tyler.<span style='color:black'><br /> </span></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'><strong>Leyff Wenderson</strong> is our guest speaker this morning.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'><strong>Jim Phelps</strong> will be speaking tonight.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>Today is grocery/gift card shower for Pastor <strong>Nick and Jen Blacklidge</strong> our new Children/Youth Pastor. There is a box in the foyer for the grocery items. Gift cards can be put in the offering plate or given to Lynne Welker. They will be moving here on Monday, August 10 and would appreciate help unloading. If you can help, please be here at 1pm.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>The <strong>Judeo Christian Bible Study</strong> will meet Saturday, August 15 at 10:00am in the office annex. Everyone is welcome.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Attendance last Sunday: 123<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Offering last Sunday: $3694.25<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Birthdays this week:<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> August 10 – Gus Elder<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> August 11 – Amanda Brashear<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> August 15 – Buddy Dallafior<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Anniversaries this week:<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> August 15 – Gary & Kay Bender<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> August 15 – Pastor Paul & Robin Goss<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>Sunday, August 16 is <strong>Water Sunday</strong> for cherub and children's church! Children should come dressed to get wet and bring a towel. They should meet behind the annex at 10:00am for a lesson on "Fishers of Men," water games and food (a light lunch). Students who are entering the 6<sup>th</sup> grade will be recognized as graduating to youth group. Bring your friends! <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>Choir practice will resume on Sunday, August 16 at 4:30pm<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>The WM's will be hosting a <strong>baby shower for Brittany Snyder</strong> on Tuesday, August 18<sup>th</sup> at 6:30pm in the fellowship hall. All ladies of the church are invited.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'><strong>Firehouse and Youth services</strong> will resume at their regular times on Wednesday, August 19<sup>th</sup>.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong>Upcoming Events</strong>:<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 8/9 – Guest speaker Leyff Wenderson 10am<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 8/9 – Grocery Shower for the Blacklidges<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Monday 8/10 – Blacklidge's moving in, help at 1pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Wednesday 8/12 – No Youth service<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Saturday 8/15 – Judeo Christian Bible Study 10:30am<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 8/16 – Children's Church Water Sunday 10am<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 8/16 – Choir practice resumes 4:30pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Tuesday 8/18 – Baby Shower/Brittany Snyder 6:30pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Tuesday 8/18 – Board meeting 6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Wednesday 8/19 – Firehouse resumes 6:30pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Wednesday 8/19 – Youth resumes 7pm</span></p></span>First Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-37690007148658474322009-06-30T21:21:00.000-07:002009-06-30T21:22:00.120-07:00June 21, 2009 Bulletin<span xmlns=''><p style='text-align: center'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong> June 21, 2009<br /></strong></span></p><p style='text-align: center'><strong>First Assembly of God<br /></strong></p><p style='text-align: center'>2408 East Main Street, Olney IL 62450<br /></p><p style='text-align: center'>Phone (618) 392-7821 Fax (618) 392-7002<br /></p><p style='text-align: center'>E-Mail: <a href='mailto:office@olneyag.org'>office@olneyag.org</a><br /> </p><p style='text-align: center'>www.olneyag.org<br /></p><p style='text-align: center'>Lead Pastor - Paul Goss<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong>Prayer Needs</strong>: Chris House, Ken Grove, Nancy Jodry, Family of Bob Jones, Kaden Keller, Jonda M., Edna Riegle, Leo Runyon, Vicki Snider, Larry Wilkerson, Jim Williams<span style='color:black'><br /> </span></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>On Wednesday, June 24, <strong>special guests Nick & Jenessa Blacklidge</strong> will be doing the Youth service. All youth ages 6<sup>th</sup> grade – 12<sup>th</sup> grade are encouraged to attend.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>On Sunday, June 28, we will be taking <strong>donations for Fall Kids Mall of Richland County</strong>. You are asked to donate packages of new children's socks and/or underwear in sizes to fit children ages 4 years - 5<sup>th</sup> grade. We will have a container in the foyer for your donations.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>For those still wanting to give a <strong>special offering for the purchase of the house</strong> and property located at 4420 N. Holly you may do so. Mark your offering envelope with the word <em>house </em>and place in the offering plate.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Attendance last Sunday: 142 <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Offering last Sunday: $4681.96<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>House Offering: $4537.90<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>A.M. Sermon title: Portrait of Fatherhood<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Birthdays this week:<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> June 21 – Payton Kocher<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> June 24 – Mariah Livingston<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Anniversaries this week:<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> June 26 – Bruce & Brenda Dasch<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>The <strong>Downstairs Adult Sunday School Class</strong> has started a new series entitled "What the Bible Says about Holiness." If you don't already attend Sunday School, now would be a great time to start! <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>If you are interested in following the Lord in <strong>water baptism</strong>, please fill out the tear off portion of the bulletin to indicate that and place in the offering plate. <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong>Upcoming Events</strong>:<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 6/21 – Father's Day<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 6/21 – No evening service<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Wednesday 6/24 – Nick & Jenessa Blacklidge/Youth <br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 6/28 – Building Fund/Missions <br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 7/5 – Friends Praying for Friends<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 7/5 – Special Concert with Alan Pancake 10am<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Wednesday 7/8 – Sanctuary open for prayer 8am-6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 7/12 – Missionary Dave Collins 6pm <br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Tuesday 7/14 – Board meeting 6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong>Upcoming Summer Events</strong>:<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 7/19 – Youth Pie Auction<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Monday 7/20 – Friday 7/24 – Youth Camp<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Friday 7/24 – Church Picnic at Kiwanis/Rotary Park<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Monday 7/27 – Friday 7/31 - VBS</span><span style='color:black'><br /> </span></p><p>SUNDAY<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Bible Study (Classes for all ages)………….…9:00 – 9:45 AM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Morning Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3....10:00 AM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> Cherub Church (ages 3-5) Children's Church (K-5th)<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Evening Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3...…6:00 PM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify; margin-left: 108pt'> WEDNESDAY<br /></p><p>Youth (6<sup>th</sup> - 12<sup>th</sup> grade) …………………….…7:00 – 8:00 PM</p></span>First Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-22444231798782163622009-06-18T22:33:00.001-07:002009-06-18T22:33:04.972-07:00June 14, 2009 Bulletin<span xmlns=''><p style='text-align: center'><strong>First Assembly of God<br /></strong></p><p style='text-align: center'>2408 East Main Street, Olney IL 62450<br /></p><p style='text-align: center'>Phone (618) 392-7821 Fax (618) 392-7002<br /></p><p style='text-align: center'>E-Mail: <a href='mailto:office@olneyag.org'>office@olneyag.org</a><br /> </p><p style='text-align: center'>www.olneyag.org<br /></p><p style='text-align: center'>Lead Pastor - Paul Goss<br /></p><p style='text-align: center'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong>June 14, 2009<br /></strong></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong>Prayer Needs</strong>: Chris House, Ken Grove, Nancy Jodry, Kaden Keller, Jonda M., Edna Riegle, Leo Runyon<span style='color:black'><br /> </span></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>The <strong>Downstairs Adult Sunday School Class</strong> will be starting a new series this week entitled – What the Bible Says about Holiness. If you don't already attend Sunday School, now would be a great time to start! <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>Today, Sunday, June 14 we will collect <strong>a special offering</strong> for the purchase of the house and property located at 4420 N. Holly. This property consists of a ranch style house and separate two car garage on .94 acres. We have a verbal agreement to purchase said house at $74,000. This acquisition will allow extra space for parking and other possibilities in Phase V of the building program.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Attendance last Sunday: 160 <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Offering last Sunday: $5806.05<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Birthdays this week:<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> June 15 – Brenda Wall<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> June 15 – Hannah Wall<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> June 15 – Rebekah Wall<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> June 16 – Elijah Kimmel<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> June 18 – Danette Longnecker<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> June 20 – Mable Campbell<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Anniversaries this week:<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> June 14 – Jim & Pam Phelps<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> June 16 – Bob & Ruth Travous<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> June 20 – Tom & Lori Bare<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>On Wednesday, June 24, <strong>special guests Nick & Jenessa Blacklidge</strong> will be doing the Youth service. All youth ages 6<sup>th</sup> grade – 12<sup>th</sup> grade are encouraged to attend.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>On Sunday, June 28, we will be taking <strong>donations for Fall Kids Mall of Richland County</strong>. Fall Kids Mall of Richland County is a ministry providing new clothing, essentials and love to the children of Richland County. You are asked to donate packages of new children's socks and/or underwear in sizes to fit children ages 4 years - 5<sup>th</sup> grade. We will have a container in the foyer for your donations.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>If you are interested in following the Lord in <strong>water baptism</strong>, please fill out the tear off portion of the bulletin to indicate that and place in the offering plate. <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong>Upcoming Events</strong>:<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 6/14 – Special offering<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 6/21 – Father's Day<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Wednesday 6/24 – Nick & Jenessa Blacklidge/Youth <br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 6/28 – Building Fund/Missions <br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong>Upcoming Summer Events</strong>:<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 7/19 – Youth Pie Auction<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Monday 6/20 – Friday 6/24 – Youth Camp<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Friday 6/24 – Church Picnic at Kiwanis/Rotary Park<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Monday 6/27 – Friday 6/31 - VBS</span><span style='color:black'><br /> </span></p><p style='text-align: center'><br /> </p><p>SUNDAY<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Bible Study (Classes for all ages)………….…9:00 – 9:45 AM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Morning Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3....10:00 AM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> Cherub Church (ages 3-5) Children's Church (K-5th)<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Evening Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3...…6:00 PM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> WEDNESDAY<br /></p><p>Youth (6<sup>th</sup> - 12<sup>th</sup> grade) …………………….…7:00 – 8:00 PM</p></span>First Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-48469473191575323212009-06-10T00:44:00.001-07:002009-06-10T00:44:49.253-07:00June 7, 2009 Bulletin<span xmlns=''><p><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong> June 7, 2009<br /></strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong>Friends Praying for Friends<br /></strong></span></p><p>SUNDAY<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Bible Study (Classes for all ages)………….…9:00 – 9:45 AM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Morning Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3....10:00 AM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> Cherub Church (ages 3-5) Children's Church (K-5th)<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Evening Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3...…6:00 PM<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'> WEDNESDAY<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'>Youth (6<sup>th</sup> - 12<sup>th</sup> grade) …………………….…7:00 – 8:00 PM<strong><br /> </strong></p><p><strong>First Assembly of God<br /></strong></p><p>2408 East Main Street, Olney IL 62450<br /></p><p>Phone (618) 392-7821 Fax (618) 392-7002<br /></p><p>E-Mail: <a href='mailto:office@olneyag.org'>office@olneyag.org</a><br /> </p><p>www.olneyag.org<br /></p><p>Lead Pastor - Paul Goss<br /></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong>Prayer Needs</strong>: Jim Black, Kay Bricker, Ken Grove, Alexis Ray, Edna Riegle, Mary Seely, Tricia Stevenson, Jerry Stoops<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>Today is Sunday School <strong>Promotion Sunday</strong>. The 1<sup>st</sup> graders and 5<sup>th</sup> graders will promote up to the next class. If your child has not been attending Sunday School, this is a great time to start. We have classes for those 3 and up. We also have two adult classes. If you would like more information, please see Lori Hundley.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>Today is Friends Praying for Friends Day. Be sure and pick up your new prayer card for June. The <strong>church will be open for prayer</strong> on Wednesday, June 10 from 8am-6pm.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Attendance last Sunday: 147 <br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Offering last Sunday: $3927.00<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>A. M. Sermon title: Understanding the Baptism<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>P. M. Sermon title: It Is Not Over<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Birthdays this week:<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> June 7 – Bill Shelton<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> June 8 – Jonah Buscher<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> June 8 – Jeremy Givens<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> June 9 – Benjamin Buscher<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>Anniversaries this week:<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'> June 11 – Robert & Karla Starwalt<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'>On Sunday, June 14 we will be collecting <strong>a special offering</strong> for the purchase of the house and property located at 4420 N. Holly. This property consists of a ranch style house and separate two car garage on .94 acres. We have a verbal agreement to purchase said house at $74,000. This acquisition will allow extra space for parking and other possibilities in Phase V of the building program.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'>On Sunday, June 28, we will be taking <strong>donations for Fall Kids Mall of Richland County</strong>. Fall Kids Mall of Richland County is a ministry providing new clothing, essentials and love to the children of Richland County. You are asked to donate packages of new children's socks and/or underwear in sizes to fit children ages 4 years - 5<sup>th</sup> grade. We will have a container in the foyer for your donations.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='color:black; font-size:14pt'><strong>Youth Camp</strong>: We have 6 youth registered to attend camp this summer. If you are interested in providing scholarships for students to attend camp, please place your offering in an envelope and mark it "Camp". Their cost is $90.<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: justify'><span style='font-size:14pt'><strong>Upcoming Events</strong>:<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 6/7 – Friends Praying for Friends<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Tuesday 6/9 – Board meeting 6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Wednesday 6/10 – Church open for prayer 8am-6pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Wednesday 6/10 – Adult Bible Study at Thrasher's 7pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Saturday 6/13 – Jewish Bible Study 10am, office annex<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 6/14 – Special offering<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Wednesday 6/17 – Adult Bible Study at Thrasher's 7pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 6/21 – Father's Day<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Wednesday 6/24 – Adult Bible Study at Thrasher's 7pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14pt'>Sunday 6/28 – Building Fund/Missions </span></p></span>First Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-10738377268198434842009-06-06T21:49:00.001-07:002009-06-06T21:52:25.602-07:00May 30, 2009 Bulletin<span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:14;"><strong> May 31, 2009<br /></strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:14;"><strong>Building Fund/Missions<br /></strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Prayer Needs</strong>: Jim Black, Edna Riegle, Mary Seely, Jerry Stoops<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;"><strong>Youth Camp</strong>: We have 6 youth registered to attend camp this summer. If you are interested in providing scholarships for students to attend camp, please place your offering in an envelope and mark it "Camp". Their cost is $90.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Ian and Melissa Shaffer </strong>would like to thank you for all your kindnesses and generosity. For those that helped pack and load the moving truck, for all the cards, letters, notes and gifts, as well as for everyone attending the reception. Thank you for your love and support.<strong><br /> </strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Attendance last Sunday: 134 <br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Offering last Sunday: $2016.99<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Do the Possible Building Campaign<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Total 3 year pledges: $337,211.00<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Total received to date: 128,298.44<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">A. M. Sermon title: Pentecost<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">P. M. Sermon title: What to do During Hard Times<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Birthdays this week:<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> May 31 – Bryce Beehn<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> May 31 – Janet Byford<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> June 1 – Shiana Messerly<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> June 2 – Shayli Beehn<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> June 2 – Audrey Perrott<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> June 3 – Dalton Elder<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">June 4 – Kathy Maxon<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">June 5 – Roby Starwalt<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Anniversaries this week:<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> May 31 – Scott & Brittany Snyder<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> June 1 – John & Cheryl Wall<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">June 4 – Michael & Valerie Diesser<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;"><strong>Mission Olney</strong> will be taking place Monday, June 1- Wednesday June 3. This is a youth service project for our community. Meet at Christian Church of Olney (behind the Holiday) at 9am on Monday, June 1. If you have any questions contact Kat Leaf at 838-4522.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;">The <strong>Youth</strong> will be meeting at the East Richland High School auditorium on Wednesday, June 3, at 7:27pm. TTT Christian Youth Ministries will be in charge of the service. There will be free pizza and free bibles for everyone ages 10-19. This will replace our Youth service here at First A/G on June 3. You are responsible for your own transportation.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;"><strong>Crocodile Dock VBS</strong>.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;">We need 80 - ½ liter (16.9 oz) empty water bottles with lids. The bottles may be given to Julie Hill or dropped off at the church office.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;">We're still looking for anyone interested in working with Crafts and someone that would be interested in teaching the Bible Story. EVERYTHING is scripted for you. <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;">We are also looking for the following:<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;">A very old boat<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;">Old fishing equipment<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;">Realistic-looking statuary, including raccoons, turtles, pelicans and crocodiles.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;"><em>If you're planning on assisting with VBS, whether you've told Julie, or not, please provide her with your phone number and email address today</em>.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;">If you have questions about volunteering, or might have items that we could use to decorate with, please contact Julie Hill.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Upcoming Events</strong>:<br /></p><p>Monday 6/1-Wednesday 6/3 – Youth Mission Olney<br /></p><p>Wednesday 6/3 – Adult Bible Study at Thrasher's 7pm<br /></p><p>Saturday 6/6 – Men's Breakfast 7:30am<br /></p><p>Sunday 6/7 – Friends Praying for Friends<br /></p><p>Tuesday 6/9 – Board meeting 6pm<br /></p><p>Wednesday 6/10 – Sanctuary open for prayer 8am-6pm<br /></p><p>Wednesday 6/10 – Adult Bible Study at Thrasher's 7pm<br /></p><p>Saturday 6/13 – Jewish Bible Study 10am, office annex<br /></p><p>Wednesday 6/17 – Adult Bible Study at Thrasher's 7pm<br /></p><p>Sunday 6/21 – Father's Day<br /></p><p>Wednesday 6/24 – Adult Bible Study at Thrasher's 7pm<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Sunday 6/28 – Building Fund/Missions</p><p style="text-align: center;">SUNDAY<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bible Study (Classes for all ages)………….…9:00 – 9:45 AM<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Morning Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3....10:00 AM<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Cherub Church (ages 3-5) Children's Church (K-5th)<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Evening Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3...…6:00 PM<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </p><p style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 108pt;"> WEDNESDAY<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Youth (6<sup>th</sup> - 12<sup>th</sup> grade) …………………….…7:00 – 8:15 PM<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>First Assembly of God<br /></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">2408 East Main Street, Olney IL 62450<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Phone (618) 392-7821 Fax (618) 392-7002<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">E-Mail: <a href="mailto:office@olneyag.org">office@olneyag.org</a><br /> </p><p style="text-align: center;">www.olneyag.org<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Lead Pastor - Paul Goss<br /></p></span>First Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-17769530475415007952009-04-13T09:09:00.000-07:002009-04-13T09:19:03.594-07:00April 14 - PreachingI want to elaborate on a subject that I mentioned Easter Sunday. Preaching the Gospel. So many times believers think this is for the full-time or part-time Pastor. They sit and listen and he or she preaches. Yes, there are those who have answered a call to preach the Word. But this does not release the believer from doing their part.<br />We are all instructed to preach the gospel (good news of Jesus). Preaching is not just behind a pulpit. In preaching or declaring the good news the message can be conveyed in several ways. I will give you three.<br />Speaking the gospel.<br />Living the gospel.<br />Demonstrating the gospel.<br />This can take place one on one or in a crowd. We are boldly speaking, testifying, witnessing about Jesus Christ. We are living a life of love and showing that we are believers called to a higher way of living. While demonstrating the gospel doing good works because of our love for Him.<br />What are you preaching today? People are listening.<br /><br />PGFirst Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-7188794520463180032009-04-13T09:03:00.000-07:002009-04-13T09:20:56.900-07:00April 13 - ResurrectionWhat a wonderful Easter? The choir and drama was beautiful and powerful. The message rang clear, Jesus is ALIVE! Thank you to everyone who had a part.<br />As the message Sunday declared, if there had been no resurrection than everything listed in I Corinthians 15:12-19 would be true.<br />Preaching would be useless.<br />Faith would be useless.<br />Believers would be liars.<br />We would still be in our sins.<br />Those dead in Christ are lost.<br />Our hope is pitied.<br />But the good news is there was a resurrection! Hallelujah! Jesus is alive. So the opposite is true.<br />Preaching is not in vain.<br />Faith is not futile.<br />We are not liars.<br />Our sins have been forgiven.<br />Death has been defeated.<br />We have a hope and a future.<br /><br />Spread the true message, JESUS IS ALIVE!<br /><br />PGFirst Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-33974809773375025962009-04-06T11:18:00.000-07:002009-04-06T11:21:56.406-07:00April 7 - TestifyWe have already received two testimonies of healing from Sunday night's healing service. Jesus is the healer and He is able to heal all diseases. We give praise to God for the miracles. We prayed for several individuals and we are still believing for their healing as well. Do not doubt. God hears our prayers and He is willing to heal.<br /><br />PGFirst Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-713961654396822002009-04-06T11:09:00.000-07:002009-04-06T11:18:45.705-07:00April 6 - RejoiceWhat a great day in the Lord's house yesterday. The dramas, worship, singing, preaching, communion, and video. The Lord moved in people's hearts! To God be the Glory! Remember His birth, death, resurrection, and soon coming! When it comes to the soon returning of our Lord we are to remember Lot's wife. Do not let the things of this world prevent you from experiencing the heavenly world. Do not look back to things that will never satisfy. Be ready! Keep your focus on Jesus and not on the destruction of this world.<br />If anyone had a reason to look back it would have been Lot's 2 daughters. They were leaving behind their husbands (they were pledged to be married). What was back in Sodom and Gomorrah for Lot's wife? What is taking your attention off of Jesus? What has your time? Do not let it ruin your life. Cast it off and devote yourself 100% to Jesus! HE IS COMING <strong>SOON</strong>!<br /><br />PGFirst Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-68766727424913597122009-04-05T08:33:00.000-07:002009-04-10T08:36:09.339-07:00April 5, 2009 Bulletin<span xmlns=""><p>SUNDAY<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bible Study (Classes for all ages)………….…9:00 – 9:45 AM<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Morning Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3....10:00 AM<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Cherub Church (ages 3-5) Children's Church (K-5th)<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Evening Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3...…6:00 PM<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">WEDNESDAY<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Fire House (ages 5 – 5<sup>th</sup> grade)…………..6:30 – 7:30 PM<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Youth (6<sup>th</sup> - 12<sup>th</sup> grade) …………………….…7:00 – 8:15 PM<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming Events</span>:<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sunday 4/5 – Friends Praying for Friends<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /> </span></p><p>Sunday 4/5 – Healing Service 6pm<br /></p><p>Monday 4/6 – Ladies Bible Study 7pm at Aggie Seely's home<br /></p><p>Wednesday 4/8 – Sanctuary open for prayer 8am-6pm<br /></p><p>Friday 4/10 – Community Good Friday service 12:15pm<br /></p><p>Sunday 4/12 – No Sunday School<br /></p><p>Sunday 4/12 – Easter – no evening service<br /></p><p>Monday 4/13 – Baby Shower for Amanda Brashear 6:30pm<br /></p><p>Tuesday 4/14 – Board meeting 6pm<br /></p><p>Saturday 4/18 – Prime Timers Garage Sale<br /></p><p>Monday 4/20 – Ladies Bible Study 7pm<br /></p><p>Tuesday 4/21 – Baby Shower for Julie Wease 6:30pm<br /></p><p><strong>First Assembly of God<br /></strong></p><p>2408 East Main Street, Olney IL 62450<br /></p><p>Phone (618) 392-7821 Fax (618) 392-7002<br /></p><p>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:office@olneyag.org">office@olneyag.org</a><br /> </p><p>www.olneyag.org<br /></p><p>Lead Pastor - Paul Goss<br /></p><p>Children/Youth Pastor - Ian Shaffer<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size:14;"><strong>April 5, 2009<br /></strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:14;"><strong>Friends Praying for Friends<br /></strong></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prayer Needs</span>: Martha Baillis, Emory Bock, Sue Grove, Robert Haws, Audrey Jones, Mary Ann Knakmuhs, Jim Livingston, Tom Schultz, Rick Sendzimer, Jerry Stoops, Larry Wilkerson<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">We encourage you to come out tonight at 6pm for the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">healing service</span> where we will be praying for peoples needs and believing God for miracles.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Easter Lilies</span> on the platform today are in memory of: Kevin Bare, Bob Beehn, Blake & Jake Harris, William Jennings, Lorene Lawley, Dalton Moudy, Mable Shann and Woody Stepp. For those who have purchased an Easter lily, you may take them home following the Easter morning service.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">We are offering a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">new opportunity for prayer</span> one Wednesday a month. On the Wednesday following the Friends Praying for Friends Sunday, we will have the church open from 8am-6pm. This month the prayer day will be Wednesday, April 8<sup>th</sup>. This is open to all ages.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Senior Adults</span>: We have tickets to the Cardinals vs. the Pirates baseball game on Thursday, April 9<sup>th</sup> in St. Louis. We will leave at 8:00am. Tickets are free. Your only expense will be food. Sign up sheet is in the foyer.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Good Friday Community Service</span> will be at the Free Methodist Church at 12:15pm.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Attendance last Sunday: 154<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Offering last Sunday: $3400.20<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">A.M. Sermon title: Remember<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">P.M. Sermon title: Healing<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Birthdays this week:<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">April 10 – Don Polk<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Check out the improvements to our web page at: olneyag.org</span>. We have added a welcome video as well as a link to our new blog. Thank you to Zach Holder for these improvements and the many hours of work that went into this effort!<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Prime Timers will be having a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">garage sale</span> on Saturday, April 18<sup>th</sup>. This is the day of the city wide garage sale. If you have any items to donate please contact Marguerite McVaigh.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;">On Monday, April 13<sup>th</sup> at 6:30pm in the fellowship hall the WM's will be hosting a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">baby shower</span> for Amanda Brashear and her new son Dennis. Dennis was born on March 2, 2009.<br /></span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CROCODILE DOCK VBS</span> will be July 27-31. We'd love for you to be able to assist us on committees that we are setting up to make this VBS our best yet. These committees will include Fundraising, Setup/Break Down, Prop Donations, Decorating and Advertising. If you are interested in assisting with any of these committees, please contact Michael or Julie Hill. Thank you, in advance, for doing your part to bless a child. Remember, VBS isn't about a week, it's about an eternity!</span></p></span>First Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-57268146460860515392009-04-02T14:03:00.000-07:002009-04-02T14:08:28.171-07:00April 3 - Building UpdateThis week has been busy with building activity. The HVAC has been changed over from the old units to 90% efficiency units. We have 4 AC units sitting on the East side. 1 is for the basement (yeah! AC in the basement), 1 is for the sanctuary, 1 is for the sanctuary overflow, and 1 is for the foyer, bathrooms, nursery, practice room (no more window units when they are finished). Pipe was buried to carry our new electrical service. We will have 600amp single phase brought to the building in the near future. Keep praying!<br /><br />PGFirst Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-7505049718203316752009-04-01T07:17:00.000-07:002009-04-01T07:21:45.693-07:00March 31 - Bus and PrayerI just want to thank God for answering prayer. So many times we ask for help, but fail to say thank you for all the answers. This morning we sold our bus for $3,200. Praise God! I want to encourage you to continue to pray and believe. And don't forget to say "THANK YOU!"<br /><br />PGFirst Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-2221113728576480862009-04-01T07:10:00.000-07:002009-04-01T07:17:25.387-07:00April 5 - HealingWe are having a healing service tonight. We realize that God can heal at any time, but this is a time where we put our faith together as a church body and believe for the miracle to manifest itself upon the believer. We can not heal but Jesus can and He is our healer. And I know from personal testimony that Jesus still heals today. Some believe that healing stopped when the disciples died. Can you picture John (who was the last living disciple) at a ripe old age sitting down while people were hurrying to get to him before he died so that they might be healed? Imagine those that got there just after he died. They had traveled there in vain. No more healing. How ridiculous does that sound? We believe in healing and we will be praying for those tonight who want to receive that healing in faith.<br /><br />PGFirst Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-68471806098806064612009-04-01T06:38:00.000-07:002009-04-01T06:43:26.639-07:00April 1 - Fool's DayApril 1 is considered the atheist's holiday. For a fool has said in his heart there is no God. They can not complain that we have all the holidays. Don't be caught off guard today by all the practical jokes. I already have fooled Kurt and Robin, so my day has started out well. May we have the same excitement in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ as we do in April fooling someone. Have a blessed day. There is a God and He loves you very much!<br /><br />PGFirst Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-33300458178663722772009-04-01T06:37:00.000-07:002009-04-01T06:38:14.809-07:00April 1 - Bible SalesmenSubject: Bible Salesmen A preacher concluded that his church was getting into very serious financial troubles. While checking the church storeroom, he discovered several cartons of new Bibles that had never been opened and distributed. So at his Sunday sermon, he asked for three volunteers from the congregation who would be willing to sell the Bibles door-to-door for $10 each to raise the desperately-needed money for the church. Jack, Paul and Louie all raised their hands to vol unteer for the task. The minister knew that Jack and Paul earned their living as salesmen and were likely capable of selling some Bibles. But he had serious doubts about Louie who was a local farmer, who had always kept to himself because he was embarrassed by his spee ch impediment. Poor Louis stuttered badly. But, not wanting to discourage Louis, the minister decided to let him try anyway. He sent the three of them away with the back seat of their cars stacked with Bibles. He asked them to meet with him and report the results of their door-to-door selling efforts the following Sunday. Anxious to find out how successful they were, the minister immediately asked Jack, 'Well, Jack, how did you make out selling our Bibles last week?' Proudly handing the minister an envelope, Jack replied, 'Using my sales prowess, I was able to sell 20 Bibles, and here's the $200 I collected on behalf of the church.' 'Fine job, Jack!' The minister said, vigorously shaking his hand. 'You are indeed a fine salesman and the Church is indebted to you.' Turning to Paul, 'And Paul, how many Bibles did you sell for the church last week?' Paul, smiling and sticking out his chest, confidently replied, 'I am a professional salesman. I sold 28 bibles on behalf of the church, and here's $280 I collected.' The minister responded, 'That's absolutely splendid, Paul. You are truly a professional salesman and the church is indebted to you..' Apprehensively, the minister turned to Louie and said, 'And Louie, did you manage to sell any Bibles last week?' Louie silently offered the minister a large envelope. The minister opened it and counted the contents. 'What is this?' the minister exclaimed.. 'Louie, there's $3200 in here! Are you suggesting that you sold 320 Bibles for the church, door to door, in just one week?' Louie just nodded. That's impossible!' both Jack and Paul said in unison. 'We are professional salesmen, yet you claim to have sold 10 times as many Bibles as we could.' 'Yes, this does seem unlikely,' the minister agreed. 'I think you'd better explain how you managed to accomplish this, Louie.' Louie shrugged. 'I-I-I re-re-really do-do-don't kn-kn-know f-f-f-for sh-sh-sh-sure,' he stammered. Impatiently, Peter interrupted. 'For crying out loud, Louie, just tell us what you said to them when they answered the door!' 'A-a-a-all I-I-I s-s-said wa-wa-was,' Louis replied, 'W-w-w-w-would y-y-y-you l-l-l-l-l-like t-t-to b-b-b-buy th-th-th-this b-b-b-b-bible F-f-for t-t-ten b-b-b-bucks ---o-o-o-or--- wo-wo-would yo-you j-j-j-just l-like m-m-me t-t-to st-st-stand h-h-here and r-r-r-r-r-read it t-to y-y-you??' <br /><br />submitted by Kat LeafFirst Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855984764073158869.post-66701443415401270312009-03-29T08:48:00.000-07:002009-04-02T08:51:32.391-07:00March 29, 2009 Bulletin<span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:14;"><strong>March 29, 2009<br /></strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:14;"><strong>Building Fund/Missions<br /></strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>First Assembly of God<br /></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">2408 East Main Street, Olney IL 62450<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Phone (618) 392-7821 Fax (618) 392-7002<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">E-Mail: <a href="mailto:office@olneyag.org">office@olneyag.org</a><br /> </p><p style="text-align: center;">www.olneyag.org<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Lead Pastor - Paul Goss<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Children/Youth Pastor - Ian Shaffer<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prayer Needs</span>: Martha Baillis, Carolyn Bare, Tiffany Baugus, Caylee Black, Emory Bock, Myra Diesser, Daniel Grieb, Robert Haws, Pam Inskeep, Family of Paul Jackson, Mary Ann Knakmuhs, Family of Gary Norris, Brette Snapp, Jerry Stoops, Larry Wilkerson<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This evening we will have <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Rev. David Plake</span>, of Book of Hope International with us at 6pm.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Tomorrow we will start <span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Love Dare – Email Version.</span> If you would like to participate please send your email address <strong>today</strong> to the church office at <a href="mailto:office@olneyag.org"><span style="color:black;"><em>office@olneyag.org</em></span></a>. You will receive one love dare delivered by email daily.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Adult Bible study</span> that meets on Wednesday nights at Don & Jody Thrasher's home will be taking a break and will resume on May 20.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Attendance last Sunday: 129<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Offering last Sunday: $2265.16<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Do the Possible Building Campaign<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Total 3 year pledges: $337,211.00<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Total received to date: 110,022.65<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">A.M. Sermon title: Don't Play with Fire<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Birthdays this week:<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> March 30 – Jody Thrasher<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> March 31 – Kyle Goss<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> March 31 – Raymond Messerly, Jr.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> April 3 – Warren Clark<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> April 3 – Claudine Plummer<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> April 4 – Madisyn Wease<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Anniversaries this week:<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> April 4 – Don & Carolyn Bare<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">All ladies are invited to the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ladies Prayer Breakfast</span> on Friday, April 3 at 8:30am. This will meet down in the Fellowship Hall.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This month's <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Men's Breakfast</span> will be Saturday, April 4 at 7:30am in the Fellowship Hall.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">We will be <span style="text-decoration: underline;">decorating for Easter</span> on Saturday, April 4. Anyone interested in helping, please meet at 9am.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Prime Timers will be having a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">garage sale</span> on Saturday, April 18<sup>th</sup>. This is the day of the city wide garage sale. If you have any items to donate please contact Marguerite McVaigh.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:black;">CROCODILE DOCK VBS<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;">VBS will be July 27-31. We'd love for you to be able to assist us on committees that we are setting up to make this VBS our best yet. These committees will include Fundraising, Setup/Break Down, Prop Donations, Decorating and Advertising. If you are interested in assisting with any of these committees, please contact Michael or Julie Hill. Thank you, in advance, for doing your part to bless a child. Remember, VBS isn't about a week, it's about an eternity!<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thank you</span> to everyone that helped with the funeral dinner this week. Please pick up your dishes in the kitchen.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Senior Adults</span>: We have tickets to the Cardinals vs. the Pirates baseball game on Thursday, April 9<sup>th</sup> in St. Louis. We will leave at 8:00am. Tickets are free. Your only expense will be food. Sign up sheet is in the foyer.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">We still have <span style="text-decoration: underline;">pictorial directories</span> available. Please help yourself at the welcome center.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming Events</span>:<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /> </span></p><p>Sunday 3/29 – David Plake 6pm<br /></p><p>Friday 4/3 – Ladies Prayer Breakfast 8:30am<br /></p><p>Friday 4/3 – Crown Financial class 6:30pm<br /></p><p>Saturday 4/4 – Men's breakfast 7:30am<br /></p><p>Saturday 4/4 – Decorate for Easter 9am<br /></p><p>Sunday 4/5 – Healing Service 6pm<br /></p><p>Monday 4/6 – Ladies Bible Study 7pm<br /></p><p>Wednesday 4/8 – Sanctuary open for prayer 8am-6pm<br /></p><p>Friday 4/10 – Community Good Friday service 12:15pm<br /></p><p>Sunday 4/12 – No Sunday School<br /></p><p>Sunday 4/12 – Easter – no evening service<br /></p><p>Monday 4/13 – Baby Shower for Amanda Brashear 6:30pm<br /></p><p>Tuesday 4/14 – Board meeting 6pm<br /></p><p>Saturday 4/18 – Prime Timers Garage Sale<br /></p><p>Monday 4/20 – Ladies Bible Study 7pm<br /></p><p>Tuesday 4/21 – Baby Shower for Julie Wease 6:30pm<br /></p><p>SUNDAY<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bible Study (Classes for all ages)………….…9:00 – 9:45 AM<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Morning Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3....10:00 AM<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Cherub Church (ages 3-5) Children's Church (K-5th)<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Evening Worship – Nursery provided up to age 3...…6:00<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">WEDNESDAY<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Fire House (ages 5 – 5<sup>th</sup> grade)…………..6:30 – 7:30 PM<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Youth (6<sup>th</sup> - 12<sup>th</sup> grade) …………………….…7:00 – 8:15 PM<br /></p><p><strong>First Assembly of God<br /></strong></p><p>2408 East Main Street, Olney IL 62450<br /></p><p>Phone (618) 392-7821 Fax (618) 392-7002<br /></p><p>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:office@olneyag.org">office@olneyag.org</a><br /> </p><p>www.olneyag.org</p></span>First Assembly of God Olneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693791291952214423noreply@blogger.com0