Oct 13, 2013 ... 2:30 p.m. Jesus Te Llama (Spanish Language Worship Service). October 20: 10:
15 a.m.: Rev. John A. Algera, preaching. October 27: 10:15 ...
WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT MADISON AVENUE 494 Madison Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07514 973-279-3132 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.macrc.org
PRAYER GUIDE
Praying the Bible: Philippians 1:3-7
Sunday, October 13, 2013
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel, from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
NURSERY: Available during Worship for Ages infant – 3 years 3 Adult Sunday Disciple-making Groups - 9:00 a.m. Women’s Group: led by Freida Watson Men’s Brotherhood Group: led by Colin Watson Co-ed group: led by Pastor John in his office. Shut In: Scripture: Romans 8:31-39 page #1758 Sermon: Nothing! Preacher: Minister Shamshadeen Mayers
You are always invited for prayer and anointing with oil for physical, emotional, spiritual and relational healing at the conclusion of the service.
2:30 p.m. Jesus Te Llama (Spanish Language Worship Service)
October 20: 10:15 a.m.: Rev. John A. Algera, preaching October 27: 10:15 a.m.: Youth Sunday: Minister Jovan Ramos, preaching Minister Jovan is a friend of Minister Sham and the Youth Director & Worship Leader at Manhattan Grace Tabernacle, a church plant of Brooklyn Tabernacle. He also works for the New York City Board of Education as a School Counselor. His passion is to preach the gospel and make disciples of all ages. He resides in Yonkers, NY with his wife Amy and daughter Charlotte
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Joyce Baum Ernestine Gibbs
Healing for: • • • • • • • •
Melonie Smith’s brother, Morlan Jackson, diagnosed with cancer Colin Watson’s brother, Gordon William Nagel is under hospice care at home Romena Ali David White Luther Frierson Mary Cornish Dorothy Hamm
Intercession • • •
For all of our staff & ministry leaders and all those who are serving the Lord in so many ways. For each of our members to learn the joy of giving and faithful stewardship For God’s vision of a “Transformed Community of Committed Christians” to unfold in tangible ways every week.
CHURCH FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Happy Birthday to our members over 70 in October!
Rose Marie Jaeger – 27 Pastor John and Debra are away this weekend to see Ben & Emily and their grandchildren. Please contact the elders for any pastoral needs. Christian Education Fund: For families whose children attend Christian Schools. We are again offering financial assistance, in exchange for participation in a few fundraisers. Please speak to Alisa Engelhard (973-949-4716) if you are interested in learning more.
Nursery: More volunteers are DESPERATELY needed. If you have a heart for our youngest brothers and sisters, and can give of your time just one Sunday a month, please either call Ivelisse Cruz at 862-588-4737 or sign up on the bulletin board. GEMS: If you desire to help out with GEMS snacks, a sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board. There is a need for 30 snacks and drinks each week (small bottles of water are preferable but not necessary). You may volunteer for either or both.
A Transformed Community of Committed Christians… “Being Disciples, Making Disciples, Living in the Word”
SOME IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS: MADISON AVENUE CROSSROADS 16TH ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY DINNER
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Mark your calendar! Crossroads Annual Dinner: “The Madison Avenue Crossroads 16th Annual Anniversary Dinner and Silent Auction, “A Celebration of Success Stories” will be held this Tuesday, October 15th, at The Brownstone from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. To purchase a ticket for $65 or for more information, please contact Marlene @ 973-278-5627 ext 10.” Tickets are also available to purchase TODAY at the table in the hall.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Food Pantry: For the month of September we served 196 households which included 650 people: 367 children under the age of 18, 93 seniors (65 and older) & 11 households with at least 1 employed adult. A food collection box is In the hall for those who want to donate non-perishable food items.
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MACRC Singles Ministry GAME NIGHT Invitation. For a time of fun and fellowship. Saturday, October 19 @ 7 PM, Madison Avenue Crossroads Community Ministry Center - 2nd Floor, 511 East 22nd Street, Paterson. For more information contact Diane Vickers (201) 394-3751 or Stephanie Taylor (973) 684-3679. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon ... invite a friend!
Saturday, October 26, 2013 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Strengthening Your Marriage couples group: Will meet Next week, Sunday, October 20th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. at Ken & Carolyn Vander Wall’s house. New couples are always welcome. No childcare is provided.
MARK THE DATE… more details to follow from The Madison Ave. Ministry of Reconciliation team
AT THE BROWNSTONE CHURCH WORKDAY
You can help in the following 2 ways: Call or email Tom Henion 973 278-5627 Ext 17,
[email protected] for anything that you see that should be placed on the list to be cleaned, painted, repaired, replaced, etc….inside and outside. Come out anytime during those hours and do one project – small or large. Stay for 1 hour or more! We will have projects for all ages! For those who cannot come out on that day, you can still sign up for a project.
CHURCH CALENDAR
STEWARDSHIP TITHES and OFFERINGS Weekly Goal for 2013 10/06/13 General Ministry Fund Tithes 10/06/13 Benevolence
$3,558 $2,666 $ 369
Sunday
9:00 am – 10:00 am 10:15 am 2:30 pm
Disciple-making groups Worship Service Jesus te Llama Worship Service (Spanish)
7:30 am – 5:30 pm 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm 10:00am – 12:00 pm 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Christian Child Care Center (Mon. – Fri.) Afterschool Center (Mon. – Fri.) Food Pantry Fitness & Wellness Academy NA Group Elders & Deacons Meeting
Monday
Budget Goal to date Actual Received to date Budget vs. Actual to date
$142,334 $136,738 ($ 5,596) Tuesday
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
This Week Crossroads Crusaders This group of senior citizens from our church and community meet monthly for fellowship, support, fun, information, activities, devotions and service. Recently they collected school supplies for children at School 21.
Wednesday
Next Week
Friday
Christian Reformed Disability Concerns Promotes the full participation of people with disabilities in the life of the Church; Challenging congregations to eliminate barriers to participation, so that everyone can use their gifts and be an active part of the church community.
10:00am – 12:00 pm 12:00 pm
Madison Ave. Crossroads Annual Anniversary Dinner Food Pantry Noon Prayer
Thursday 1:00 pm 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm 6:30 pm
Crusaders Senior Group Fitness & Wellness Academy Brotherhood Choir Rehearsal
10:00 am – 12:00 pm 7:00 pm
Food Pantry Youth Ministry
8:00 am, 10:00 am 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 12:00 pm
ESL ESL Fitness & Wellness Academy
Saturday
USHER SCHEDULE October 13
Sharon McNeil – Bruce George Clifton & Sheila Blythe
October 20
Mark Kornegay – Malvina Thomas Jake Baum – Penny Burden
