On Sunday night, March 8th at 6:00pm, we had our monthly Atik service. We started the service with a few comments about our desire to raise up youth and children that are leaders in the Kingdom. Brett Fincher played keyboards for us and sang with the ACOG children and youth as they led the church in praise and worship. After praise and worship, Arlon Fincher blessed us with his song, The Light of That City. The Angels of Mercy drama team did an awesome job praising God to the song Shackles. I believe that everyone in the church was moved by their enthusiastic worship.

Jeremy Atchley, a local evangelist, preached a sermon entitled “Don’t Look Back”. He did a tremendous job of sharing God’s word with us. It is obvious that Jeremy is passionate about God and will be a force in preparing young people for ministry in the Kingdom. I was impressed with his knowledge of the Word and his ability to relate to our youth and children in such a tender hearted manner. He closed out the message with a very moving altar service. We would definitely love to have him join us again sometime.

I am proud of our young people and thrilled with their desire to actively participate in ministry. The more active they are in church, the less likely they are to be pulled away from God by worldly temptations. We want to keep them moving onward and upward as they grow in the their relationships with God. Thanks to our church family for your continued support.

With Love,
Barbara

On Sunday night, March 8th at 6:00pm, we will be having our monthly ATIK service in the sanctuary at ACOG. We are real excited about the way God has been moving in these services. Brett Fincher and our kids praise team will lead in praise and worship. We are hopeful that our drama team, Angels of Mercy, will be ready to share their version of SHACKLES with all of us – YEAH!!

Jeremy Atchley, a local youth minister, will be singing and preaching for us during this special evening.

Please make plans to join us!

With Love,
Barbara

(This post has been edited as to the date due to the cancellation of March 1st service because of snow.  I will update any other info as I receive it.  Thanks, Sonny)

On March 8th, we will be having a pizza luncheon fundraiser for our ACOG youth after the morning service. The price is $5.00 for a plate with two slices of pizza, salad, dessert, and drink. Please plan to stay and eat lunch with us. If you can’t join us for lunch then please consider making a donation. We are trying to raise funds to enable our youth to participate in numerous activities including Winterfest.

Thanks!

Barb

I found out last night that I will need to work a basketball subregional game at my school on Friday night from 6-9 pm so the Parents’ Night Out is being shifted to Saturday night, February 14th (Valentine’s night) from 6-10 pm. Please sign-up on the sheet in the foyer by Wednesday night so we can have an accurate count.

Thanks and sorry for any inconvenience!

Barbara

ACOG Mom’s, Dad’s and Grandparents:

Do we have an offer for you? On Friday night, February 13th, the children’s department will sponsor a Parent’s Night Out from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. We will provide dinner, a movie, games, snacks, and loads of fun for your children/grandchildren for the very low price of $5.00 per child. Please take this opportunity to enjoy a night out with your sweetie and leave the babysitting to us. There will be a sign-up sheet in the foyer of the church so we can have a head count for the evening.

Thanks!

Barb

The Atik Service this past Sunday night was great! Brett Fincher, along with the ACOG kid’s, led praise and worship. They were followed by the Angels of Mercy Drama Team as they worshiped to the song, Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone). A young man from Addison Church of God named Ory Hampton delivered the sermon. He posed the question, “Jesus gave His all for us, what are we willing to give for Him?”

We are so proud of our children and their desire to be actively involved in ministry. Thanks so much to our church family for supporting the Atik Services. Our next one will be on Sunday night, March 1st at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary. We hope you will come and join us!

Love,

Barb

I received notice this week from the Alabaster Beautification Board that our Children’s Department received a 3rd place prize in the recent Alabaster Christmas Parade. The prize was awarded in the category of “Best Use of Theme”. The letter was very complimentary of our entry and came with a $100.00 check for Children’s Ministry.

We are very proud of these young people and want to extend a special thank you to Ms. Laura, Ms. Carrie, and Mr. Patrick for pulling this effort together.

Merry Christmas!

Ms. Barbara

We would like to extend a special invitation for you to join us for our children’s Christmas program, The Christmas County Spelling Bee. Come join us in Christmas County, where everyone has gathered with great anticipation in the Town Hall. So many people want to participate in the annual “Live Manger Pageant” that this year the cast will be selected through a spelling bee competition. You see, nobody loses in this bee. Everyone participating will get a part in the pageant honoring our Lord today.

The contestants will be spelling the many names and titles of Jesus! Many scholars believe that there are over 700 different names and titles given to Jesus in Scripture and each one reveals to us more of His character and how He works in our lives. What an exciting time of year: Christmas! We are here to celebrate the true reason for the season: JESUS!

We have been praying that those who hear the program will come to a deeper understanding of what a truly wonderful gift God sent us in a manger bed over 2000 years ago. The program will be held on Sunday morning, December 21st at 10:45.

We are blessed to have had such wonderful help and support from the cast, the parents, church staff, and many others who helped with various aspects of this program. We could not do it without you!

Ms. Barbara & Ms. Brandy