Bulletin – April 26, 2015

ALPINE EXPLORERS (2 year old-6th grade)
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP
Please remember-all 3-5 year olds will exit for BASE CAMP worship
through the commons and will go with volunteers to worship in the
CHAPEL. Parents, please collect the lanyard nametags for your student as they line
up. Summit Worship is for all 1st-4th graders will leave through the commons
to worship with volunteers in the LOFT.
CHILDREN’S CONTRIBUTION
The Children’s contribution will begin to bless local ministries, such as
Caring & Sharing, this month. Many thanks to all who give!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT COMPASS KIDS
We’ve got exciting and rich classes planned for your kids each Wednesday
night! 1st-4th graders will meet together in C-4/5 for “Compass Kids”
where this month’s theme is “Patience: Are We There Yet?” A new class
for 5th & 6th grade guys (led by Ralph Holcomb & Clay Kitchens)
will meet in C-6 while the 5th & 6th grade girls will meet with Dori
Walton & Madeline Jonah in C-3. All other kids will meet in the same
classes they are in on Sunday mornings. 1st-6th graders can come at 6 pm
for games and snacks.
ALPINE EXPEDITION VBS
Our VBS journey begins in just 9 short weeks! All volunteers and student
participants can sign up online at www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/alpine.
Begin inviting your friends to join us on this exciting journey of faith!
MOTHER/DAUGHTER BLOOM
Join the fun with all preschool-6th grade girls and moms Saturday, May 9
from 4-7 pm. We will enjoy painting, Zumba, Jamberry Nails, food, & cake
decorating from 4-6 pm and then worship together from 6-7 pm in the
Chapel. Invite your friends & sign up at the BLOOM table just outside the
Chapel. Dads & brothers are asked to help clean up the gym at 7 pm.
PEARL HOUSE BAKE SALE
Looking for a special Mother’s Day treat? The Alpine girls ministry will be
selling home-baked goodies Sunday morning, May 10 following services.
All funds raised will go to bless The Pearl House in Ghana in their efforts
to build a new home. All girls coming to BLOOM May 9th are encouraged to
make an extra dessert for this bake sale.
MISSION LONGVIEW
All current 4th-6th graders can pick up a Mission Longview Application by
the fence just outside the Chapel. Adult volunteers are needed...Please let
Melissa know if you can assist with service projects June 8-10.
SAVE THE DATE
 May 9: Mother/Daughter “BLOOM”
 May 27: VBS Sneak Peak
 June 7-10: Mission Longview
 June 21-24: VBS/Alpine Expedition
ACA NEWS
The official count is in and ACA raised $6,000 at our second annual
PANCAKEAPOOLZA! Thank you again for your continued support! We
are thrilled!
May 1st: Kindergarten Plays @ 2pm
May 12th: Staff Party @ 6pm
May 14th and 15th: Field Days
May 20th: Last day of school and Graduation
AYM NEWS & UPDATES
April 26, 2015
Alpine Youth Ministry
7th-12th grades
TODAY
2015 Seniors:
Bethany Mayfield, daughter of Terry & Joy Bailey,
Brandon Fleet, son of Scott and Miranda Jones & Steven and Melissa Fleet,
Brooke Pool, daughter of Angus & Tami Pool,
Caleb Logan, son of Lance & Jamie Logan,
Garrett Liles, son of Gentrie Bias, grandson of Sandra Plummer,
Geoffrey Freeman, son of Erin & Melissa Higgins & Wes and Bonnie
Freeman,
Lelan Anderson, son of Dennis and Kristi Anderson,
Matthew Samford, son of Dennis & Cindy
SOFTBALL PRACTICE TODAY @2 pm till 4 pm behind the Barn (Weather
permitting)
SENIOR BANQUET TONIGHT! 6 pm in the gym.
FERNS WANTED: Please bring your fern (with your name on the pot!) by
the gym this afternoon at 4 pm.
SUMMER EVENT BROCHURES ARE IN THE KIOSKS! CHECKOUT THE
EARLY BIRD DUE DATES!
THIS WEEK
HIGH SCHOOL HANGOUT this Tuesday @7:00 pm – @5 Guys
SOFTBALL GAME: Tues., April 28 @6:45 vs. Elevation, Field #4 (We’re the
away team)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
YOUTH WORSHIP SCHEDULE
IN THE LOFT
Welcome & Announcements: Steven Spiess
Greeter: Amy Pruitt
Café: Corey Gilly
Audio/Visual: Colton Logan
Worship Leader: Christian Ruesch
Speaker: Corey Thomaston
Theme: Grateful vs. Griping
THE LOFT CAFÉ @ 6 PM: PIZZA $1 SLICES
NEXT WEEK
Softball Practice: Sunday, April 26 @ 2 pm – 4 pm behind the barn.
Softball Game: Tuesday, May 5 @ 7:45 pm vs. EPC Longview (We’re the
home team)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 – The interns arrive!!! Thomas Hargrove &
Rachel Eppes!
Senior Sunday 2015
2015
Alpine Church of Christ
610 East Loop 281 Longview, TX 75605
(903)758-0161
Website: www.alpinecoc.org
Email: [email protected]
Welcome to Alpine!
We are glad you are here and welcome
you to join any aspect of our worship
time. Our elders, staff, and members
stand ready to pray with you or answer
any questions you may have.
Nursery Assistance
WELCOME & INFO FOR OUR GUESTS
INFANTS Birth to 36 months are
lovingly cared for in our attended
nursery Sunday mornings
CHILDREN 3-year-olds - 4th grade
are invited to a special time of learning
during our Sunday morning worship
time when dismissed.
Today’s Praise
Today’s music is available in the
Commons for those who desire sheet
music. We hope this will enhance your
praise today!
Prayer Requests
It is a privilege for us to pray with and
for you. Please fill out a prayer request
form located in the back of the pews or
at the Welcome Center and place in the
box in the Commons. You may also
email requests to:
[email protected]. Prayers are
confidential and not published in our
bulletin unless requested.
Becoming a Christian
If you wish to learn more about becoming a Christ-follower, we are ready and
excited to talk to you! Please take the
opportunity at the end of our service to
meet with one of our elders at the front
or back of the Worship Center during
the last song.
Membership
If you are interested in becoming a
member of the Alpine family, please
note this on your attendance card and
plan to join us for one of our monthly
membership classes.
Sermons
You can access Sunday’s sermons
online at www.alpinecoc.org.
Alpine Shepherds
Harry Hoelzle
Bernie Krupa
Ron McGregor
James Ray
John Shafer
Brian Hoyle
Gary Lovelace
Richard Pruitt
Gary Sanders
Ministerial Staff
Rodney Cox
Paul Boorman
Sandra Boorman
Lance Logan
Luke Tallon
Larry Parker
Melissa Kitchens
Christy Norton
Nansi Lifsey
Holly Tallon
Please help us!
Contact us
Email:
Web:
Phone:
[email protected]
www.alpinecoc.org
903-758-016 1
(Monday - Thursday , 8:00 - 4 pm,
Fridays, 8 am - noon)
Our Worship Times:
Sunday Bible Class - 9:00 am
Sunday Worship - 10 am
Wednesday Bible classes - 6:30 p.m.
Prayer Concerns:
VICKI PRUITT, wife of Richard, was
recently diagnosed with congestive
heart failure. She met with doctors
and was told her condition is treatable and we praise God for that!
CHARLES TOWNSEND, husband of
JoAnn, has been diagnosed with
colon and liver cancer. He has begun aggressive chemotherapy that
will be given every other week
over the next month.
DEBBIE BARNES, wife of Bill, has
been diagnosed with myeloblastic
leukemia. She will begin chemotherapy soon.
ALAN WRIGHT, husband of Melanie, was diagnosed with dermatomysitis, an auto immune disease
that affects connective tissue in
the body. He has begun treatment
to help combat the symptoms.
DON PERRY, husband of Anne, has
congestive heart problems and is
retaining fluids. Prayers have been
requested.
DWAIN SUMPTER, husband of Al,
continues to wait for results from
tests on the spots on his lung.
Prayers requested for good results.
TASTE OF ALPINE
FOOD-FELLOWSHIP-FUN
THE MENU IS: SLOPPY JOES, MAC N CHEESE,
SALAD AND DESSERT.
Please be sure and mark your attendance card if you plan on coming!
MEN’S GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Alpine Ironmen will host their semi-annual golf tournament on Saturday, May 23rd at Wood Hollow Golf
Course in Longview. Participants will meet at 12 noon for
lunch (burgers and chips). With tee time scheduled for 1 pm. The cost is
$50 per person and includes your cart, green fee and food. If you have a
team that you would like to sign up, please contact Ron Fletcher. All teams
are encouraged to have their fees in before the day of the tournament.
ALPINE’S SENIOR CLASS OF 2015
Alpine would like to congratulate the Class of 2015 on their academic
accomplishments. We are proud of you and pray that you will continue to
walk in the light that has been shown to you. Have a safe and pleasant
summer and Godspeed to you all!
CONTINUED PRAYERS: Doris
Ramaly, Homer & Jeanette Humphrey, Jerry Park, George Alexander,
Lynn Goetz, Melissa Higgins, Darrell
Strong, Carsen Shafer, David Wooten,
Frank Williams, Brad Wallace, Patsy
Burke, Youngie Harris, Roger Pliler,
Gaylan Walton, Bob Burke, & Ralph
Holcomb.
The discipleship ministry at Alpine Church of
Christ invites everyone to come and take part in
Christian education. Although our classes are
“hosted” by groups of various ages and stages of
life, they are open to everyone. Please take part in
the class that you feel will best teach, strengthen,
challenge, and encourage you in your Christian life!
CLASS LISTINGS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE WELCOME DESK OR IN THE
CHURCH OFFICE.
PRAISE 15
The Alpine Worship Ministry would like to invite
everyone to a night of praise and worship.
Members are encouraged to bring friends and
family members to come enjoy PRAISE 15 at
6 pm, May 3rd in the Worship Center. This is an
all ages, all stages event!
CLASS OF 2015
BETHANY MAYFIELD, daughter of Terry & Joy Bailey, BRANDON FLEET,
son of Scott and Miranda Jones & Steven and Melissa Fleet, BROOKE POOL,
daughter of Angus & Tami Pool, CALEB LOGAN, son of Lance & Jamie Logan,
GEOFFREY FREEMAN, son of Erin & Melissa Higgins & Wes and Bonnie
Freeman, LELAN ANDERSON, son of Dennis and Kristi Anderson, MATTHEW
SAMFORD, son of Dennis & Cindy, GARRETT LILES, son of Gentrie Bias,
grandson of Sandra Plummer.
SENIOR SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
9 am - Reception in the Atrium to meet the seniors
10 am - Honoring the Seniors and their families during worship
6 pm - Senior Banquet in the Gym - Theme: Strong & Courageous
SENIOR TABLES WILL BE UP THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 3RD IN THE
ATRIUM.
KEEPING IN TOUCH
Keeping in Touch, a Fun Bunch ministry, seeking to love
REX PICKENS is now under
hospice care at Hawkins Creek.
NEW SUMMER CLASSES
and serve one another will be initiated within the next few
weeks. This ministry will stay in touch with Alpine members
who need special care and attention due to health concerns
and physical limitations. Fun Bunch members will send cards, make phone
calls, and personally visit all identified for special care. Alpine members of
all ages are invited to participate in Keeping in Touch. More details will be
shared in weeks to come.
MEALS FOR THE BEREAVED MINISTRY
Upon the death of one of our Alpine members, the Meals for the Bereaved
Ministry will provide a meal for the family. We are updating our list of
members who are willing to be a part of this ministry by preparing one dish
(vegetable, salad, or dessert) and delivering it to the church kitchen on the
day of a funeral. If you would like to be a part of this much appreciated ministry, please visit the Meals for the Bereaved display in the foyer and sign the
list, or contact Sharon Alexander.
Bring Your Tired, Your Worn, Your Weary
SHOES, SHOES, SHOES
SHOES FOR SERVICE
Providing Service Dogs for Servicemen and Women
And Shoes for the Needy
Help provide a FREE service dog for a war veteran! Bring ANY shoes to the
collection box in the Alpine Church foyer between now and May 10th. The
shoes will be donated to the needy in developing countries
DONATE YOUR SHOES, WE NEED:
 ANY SIZE
 ANY KIND
 ANY CONDITION
 MUST HAVE THE PAIR!
The whole family can participate and make a difference.
If you have questions please contact
HELP NEEDED
PATHSTONES is in desperate need of volunteers to work
2 - 3 hours every other Thursday evening. They are also in
need of “on call” volunteers to have on an “as needed”
basis. This is a growing ministry at Alpine and they need
more help to keep up with the needs of the community. If
you would like to serve in this way, please contact Denise.