Sunday, October 4, 2009 (Interpretive Sign Language provided at 8:15 service.)

8:15 and 9:45am - Blended Worship

Worship Singing - Pastor Dave LeRud, leading

Adult Choir: You Gave Your Life Away (Duet: Rod & Jenny Lucich)

Handbells: Almighty

Communion

Message by Pastor Tom Hurt Lifted Up to Live It Out: Who Gets Center Stage?

Ephesians 1:2; Acts 18:18-28; 19; 20:13-36

11:15am - Contemporary Worship

Worship Singing - Pastor Andrew, leading Communion

Message by Pastor Tom Hurt Lifted Up to Live It Out: Who Gets Center Stage?

Ephesians 1:2; Acts 18:18-28; 19; 20:13-36

6:00pm - Sanctuary All-Church Concert of Prayer

...a Fall Kick-off Prayer Time, asking God’s blessing for a new school year, and for the beginning of OCEC

Growth Groups and other ministries.

They all joined together constantly in prayer... Acts 1:14

6:00AM Monday through Friday: OC House of Prayer* (916 Linn Ave) 8:00AM Mondays: Moms in Touch for mothers of adult children - OCHP* 4:30PM Tuesdays: Moms in Touch for college/career - Call 503 557-1647 7:00PM Wednesdays: Prayer Gathering - Room C6

Pastoral Staff— Lead Pastor, Tom Hurt; Music/Worship/Prayer, Dave LeRud; Small Groups/Next Generation, Andrew Anderson;

Student Ministries/Church Outreach, Erin Loftis; Junior High, Josh Shelton; Children, Sue Burson; Visitation, Leroy Myers

Ministry Directors— Nursery, Marilyn Brown*; Early Childhood, Brenda Heinsoo; SWAT (Wed. Evenings), Raelene Gilmore; Women, Sandy Richter; Men, Don Wallace*

Marriage, Tom & Liz Dressel*; Primetimers(55+), Allen & Eleanor Odell* Support Staff— Church Office: Leah Bellamy, Esther Entenman, Kay Neumann;

Maintenance: Jerry Wheeler * Volunteer

* Oregon City House of Prayer (916 Linn Ave ~ north of church)

Sunday, October 4 1:00pm Four Ticket’s Drama Rehearsal - Sanctuary 6:00pm All-Church Concert of Prayer

Monday, October 5 4:00pm Men’s Golf Night - Contact Don Wallace for Course Site Telephone: 503 657-4221 6:15pm SR HI to CityTeam Ministry 6:30pm Adult Handbell Rehearsal - Room D2 7:00pm Four Ticket’s Drama Rehearsal - Sanctuary 7:00pm Women’s Ministry Informational Coffee - Fellowship Center

Tuesday, October 6 9:00am Women’s Bible Study - Fellowship Center 11:30am Quilters - Room C6 7:00pm 3rd Service Worship Team Rehearsal - Sanctuary 7:00pm Finance Committee Meeting - Room D2 7:00pm Missions Committee Meeting - Room C6 7:00pm Trustee Committee Meeting - Room C5 7:30pm 2010 Mission Trip Interest Meeting - Room C6

Wednesday, October 7

6:45pm Childcare- Rooms B3,C1/2 7:00pm Adult Choir- Sanctuary 7:00pm Prayer Gathering- Room C6

7:00pm WOW Bible Study- Rooms D2/ D3

7:00pm SWAT (grades 1-6)- FC 7:00pm JR High Youth- Room C7 7:00pm SR High Youth- Room D5

Thursday, October 8 6:00pm Celebrate Recovery Meal - OCHP* 7:00pm Celebrate Recovery Meeting - OCHP* 7:00pm The Inn Worship Service - Sanctuary

Friday, October 9

4:30pm JR High leaving for Retreat / Returning Sunday @ 10:30am (Cost:$20) 6:00pm Date Night Childcare - Room C1/2 (see announcement) 7:00pm Date Night Speaker & Dessert - Fellowship Center

Saturday, October 10

9:00am Bike Ministry - OCHP

Sunday Services, October 11 8:15am, 9:45am, 11:15am, 6:00pm

Coming Events Woman-to-Women Informational Coffee

Tomorrow Evening at 7:00pm Fellowship Center

… for all women 18 years of age and older!!

We are excited to announce the kick-off of a brand new ministry at OCEC that is a custom fit for YOU! Women of all ages love to talk, share, pray for, and encourage one another in our daily lives, whether it is over coffee, at the gym, or in the hallway between services. Would you like to be a part of a small group of women who meets regularly just for that purpose? To encourage and challenge each other on a regular basis in your walk with the Lord and in the roles God has placed you in as women…..?

Accountability Groups are starting up this fall and now is the time to jump in! Join a group starting up or start one with a few friends! Looking for—

Women committed to the Lord and to each other who want to grow. Women needing encouragement Women interested in sharing and prayer Women looking for accountability for what YOU want to be held accountable about. Women wanting to deepen friendships and making new ones. Women want regular meeting times determined to fit their needs and schedules.

Also, Woman-to-Woman is beginning again for women wanting to grow through a one-on-one relationship is Woman-to-Woman. This is a terrific ministry that has blessed many women!

Interested or have questions? Come to this Information Coffee held in the Fellowship Center to learn more about Accountability Groups starting up and One-on-One Mentoring.

Bring a friend! Determine to step up and out this year…and grow!

2010 Mission Trip Information October 6th 7:30pm

Do you have a heart for serving the people of Kenya or Honduras? Come join the Missions Committee on October 6th at 7:30pm in room C-6 to discuss an exciting new opportunity. If you are unable to come to this meeting, please email your interest to jamesdeforest@comcast.net.

Bridal Shower ~ October 6 6:30pm

You are invited to attend a bridal shower for Sarah Parsons (fiancée of Michael Thames) on Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30pm. This will be held at the home of Sarah Loftis (20001 Torrey Pines Ct. in O.C., 503 632-3630). They are registered at Kohl's and Macys. An RSVP is appreciated.

Date Night Speaker & Dessert Friday, October 9th 8:00pm

Childcare 6:00pm

FORGIVE TO FIND A HAPPIER YOU by Charlie and Maxine Marsolini

Charlie and Maxine know firsthand what it

means to stop feeding deep seated grudges. Life

got so much happier when they discovered the

blessing of forgiveness. God has good reasons

for instructing us to forgive others.

Charlie and Maxine’s marriage of 34 years

united two families wounded by divorce. Maxine

is the author of Blended Families, the Blended

Families Workbook, and Raising Children in Blended Families. She is also a

speaker and workshop presenter.

Charlie grew up in Boston’s Italian neighborhood. A CPA, he is Area Director

with Crown Financial Ministries. Charlie is also an ordained minister as well

as a securities broker with H.D. Vest Financial Services.

DATE NIGHT: a monthly night out with your favorite person at your favorite

restaurant!

Please RSVP for childcare and dessert to Tom & Liz Dressel (503 655-1489)

Childcare at OCEC available at 6:00pm. NOTE: CHILDCARE SECURITY

Please use north lobby doors (they will be locked, ring for childcare entry).

Return to the Fellowship Center at 8:00pm for dessert and a marriage-

nurturing message at north Fellowship Center doorway.

(Opportunity given for donation)

On your way home at 9:00pm.

Women’s Ministry— Mug ‘n Muffin Saturday, October 17

th at 10:00 a.m.

The speakers will be from the recent Honduras Work Team, sharing their experiences on that trip. You are invited to hear testimonies about how the Lord has used these women in their service to others less fortunate. Bring your favorite mug and a friend!

Light refreshments will be served.

Fall Family Fun Festival

(an alternative to Halloween)

Saturday, October 31st 6:00-8:00PM

Junior High - Recycle Project

Cell Phones Cell phones only. Accepting NO chargers or accessories.

Inkjet Cartridges Only small sizes that will fit into the palm of your hand. Laser Cartridges & Toner Cartridges NO fax cartridges, NO large printer cartridges.

Items can be left in the receptacle provided on the lobby coat rack. If you have questions, call Pastor Josh at 503 804-4088.

Volunteer Greeters Needed! Can you help? It is time to increase our volunteer greeting team! Greeters are needed at the doorways for our Sunday morning services (8:15am, 9:45am, 11:15am). If you would like to help in this ministry, please contact Pastor Dave (503 656-8582), Mardell Hohensee (503 722-4340 or Liz Dressel (503 655-1489).

Please Note: As for all volunteers, a confidential form will need to be completed and a background check will be reviewed prior to acceptance.

Chinook Books Available OCEC Women’s Ministries still has Chinook Book fundraiser-books available. These are being sold to help raise funds for the 2010 Women’s Fall Retreat. Chinook Book is a one-of-a-kind resource— a coupon book, a directory, a source of ideas and inspiration.

The new edition of Chinook Book has over 300 coupons and resources for exploring our community and supporting local, sustainable business. You will find hundreds of dollars in everyday savings with offers for Amtrak Cascades, Fred Meyer, New Seasons Market, OMSI, REI, ACE Hardware, Pizzicato, Burgerville, and many, many more! The books are $20 each, with 50% of the sales going into the retreat fund. Why not purchase a book as a gift!

Books may be purchased during church office house.

Ladies, you are invited to

Monday, October 19th at 7:00pm

Held at Crossroads Café (Gladstone Exit off I-205, behind McDonalds)

The format will be light and fun, with plenty of opportunity to mix, mingle, laugh, get to know one another and build relationship.

If you are new and looking for a way to meet the gals you worship with, then the door is wide open. Ask a friend to join you!

Approaching Thunder - October 16-17 … held at Oregon City Bible Church 20611 Molalla Avenue

Kristen Williams presents a mini-weekend for youth and young adults. Friday, Oct. 15 7:00pm (General Session) Saturday, Oct. 16 9:00am - 12:30pm (General Session) 12:30-1:45pm (Lunch Break) 1:45-4:00pm (General Session)

History is marked by times of radical transition. Times when people stood up and simply refused to live with the status quo...choosing instead to believe that something great could happen and the world they live in could be different!

God is raising up a generation that will change the world… come and be a part of it! Come take your place on the front lines of what God is doing.

Can you help this fall? Our Children’s Library is looking for more Sunday morning helpers. Depending on the number of volunteers, this would be for only one hour per every 4-6 weeks. Scheduling is very flexible. Please call Marian at 503 901-3265.

Teens & Adults!

Join the Christmas Musical Chorus Would you like to be part of a fully-staged musical theatre production? OCEC’s December 3rd-6th Dessert Theatre performances of Four Tickets to Christmas will include an Adult Chorus and a Teen/Young Adult Ensemble. Rehearsals have just begun and interested singers are welcome to join the project. Here are some particulars:

Adult Chorus: Rehearsals are Wednesdays 8:15-9:00pm in the Sanctuary, plus a rehearsal retreat November 6th & 7th at OCEC.

Teen/Young Adult Ensemble: Rehearsals are Wednesdays 8:15-9:00pm in the Sanctuary, plus choreography rehearsals on Sunday afternoons, and a rehearsal retreat November 6th & 7th at OCEC.

Questions? Contact Pastor Dave – 503-656-8582 x110, or davel@ocec.net

Living Epistles Monday, October 12 2:30pm

You are our EPISTLE written in our hearts, known and read of all men. II Corinthians 3: 2

The Living Epistles Writing Class meeting the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. October 12 - meeting at Crisp home (12484 Crisp Drive - OC) Oct 26 & Nov 9 - meeting at OCEC, room C5

Come join the class to write your own life story with emphasis upon the Lord’s leading in your life. Your family will love you for it! Questions? Contact Hilla at 503 723-7321.

Did you know— that items to appear in a Sunday bulletin must be submitted to the church

office by the Monday prior to the Sunday suggested? When using email, send to office@ocec.net Subject Line: Bulletin Announcement

that security measures are in place at the church? Thank you for remembering to use the call button at the north lobby doors during office hours and evenings when childcare is being offered. The call button will ring into the church office and childcare rooms so that the LEFT door can be unlocked. Remember too that the call button can only be answered when the office and/or childcare rooms are being staffed.

that Janie Robinson, daughter of Gene & Norene Garoutte, has written a recently published children’s book, Preston, the Not So Perfect Pig, which her aunt, Karen illustrated? Earlier this month the two had a book signing at Barnes & Noble in Bend.

that Kira Harpham has been a selected to participate in the Nationals 2009 Miss Jr. Teen Portland Pageant? Congratulations, Kira!

Serving In Our Armed Forces Pray for those from our church family or those who have relatives

serving our country and away from home.

David Hatlee-Army Tim Harlow-Army Daniel Hoskins-Army Chol & Heidi Kim-Air Force Rick Koyama-Army Rocky LaChance-Air Force Kevin Larson-Air Force Brandon Little-Navy Brian McCartney-Marines Eric McPherson-Army Amy Gail Mason-Air Force Mark Matautia-Army Travis Meharry-Army Valiant Mueller-Army Nathan Phillips-Army

Tim Anderson-Marines A.J. Asche-Army Mac Ashford-Marines Jesse Atay- Marines Bob Black-Army Jeff Boone-Marines Amanda Brush-Army Michael Carlson-Air Force Brian Christensen-Marines Jeremy Delany-Army Tim Delany-Army Jacob Doolittle-Marines Keith Forsman-Marine Jessica Fosburg-Air Force Brent Hagen-Air Force

Scott E. Pierce-Army Sarah Rhoads-Army Douglas Rosenburg-Marine Brandon E. Rouse-Marine Jon Shelton-Army Brandon Smith-Army Justin Solem-Marine Nathan Tegeler-Air Force Rebecca Tucker-Navy Chad VanDeWalker-Marines Stacey Virgin-Navy David Walt-Marine Bill Weatherell-Army Cameron Workman-Marines David Wolrey-Navy

Thank you for notifying the church office when these individuals return home.

Celebrate Recovery ...a Christ-centered, Biblical based 12-step program dealing

with life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups!

Using eight principles based on the beatitudes, Celebrate Recovery is changing people’s lives and allowing them to step into God’s Grace.

Meeting at O.C.’s House of Prayer (916 Linn Avenue)

6:00PM - meal 7:00PM - meeting For more information, call Mike Cross at 503 867-3157 or Dyann Miller at 503 557-7998.

Adult Sunday School 3 classes meeting in the Fellowship Center at 9:45am

The Answers Academy ~ Teacher: Horst Matschukat

Book of Hebrews ~ Teacher: Larry Griggs

Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe ~ Teacher: Brent Burson

Praise the Lord for the Church around the world that exalts the Lord Jesus Christ.

Give thanks to God for your own salvation as a gift through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Ask the Lord to call Christians around the world to deeper faith and commitment to Him. Commit yourself anew to Christ today. Lift your eyes to heaven and set your eyes on Christ as you remember the His sacrifice and look forward to His return. Pray for our Growth Groups as they form in the next weeks. Make a personal commitment to get involved in a group this fall. Pray that our children and youth will live powerfully for the Lord and be protected spiritually as they grown in knowledge. Pray for Bill Copeland along with other members and friends of our church

family who are suffering from chronic illnesses. Pray for those recovering from recent surgeries. And pray for those under hospice care and for those who have recently suffered the death of loved ones.

Church Prayer Focus— East Vancouver Evangelical Pastor Phil & Beth McCoy Epic Wineskins Pastor Rob & Linda Robinson Eugene First Evangelical Pastor Joe & Stephanie Marquez Missionary Prayer Focus—

Steve & Barbara Duhrkoop ~ Japan

Stewardship of God’s Resources

Yearly Needs Weekly Needs Received Last Sunday Actual Received Year-to-date Proposed Need Year-to-date

1,236,853 23,786 17,637

766,580 927,640

4,279 99,935

Missions 2009 Needs General Budget

Prayer Gathering Wednesdays at 9:00pm in the Sanctuary

Led by Pastor Tom and Roberta Hurt