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Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit # 59
OUR PRESENCE:
12-29-19 Sunday School 116 Worship 240
01-05-20 Sunday School 164 Worship 268
First Kids: 5 p.m. in the Family Life Center, 2nd Floor
Top Floor Youth: 5 p.m. Youth Room, 3rd Floor
Evening Worship: 6 p.m. in the Chapel, 2nd Floor
SUNDAYS AT FUMC Traditional Worship: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sanctuary
Contemporary Worship: 9 a.m. Family Life Center
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. or 10 a.m.
Radio: 104.9 FM during 11:00 Service
www.firstozark.org
167 E. Broad St., Ozark, AL 36360-0583
January 10-23, 2020
www.firstozark.org
OUR GIFTS:
12-22-19 Received $7,042 12-29-19 Received $25,304
First Ozark is excited to announce that this year we are the host for Super Sunday in the Dothan District. Please
mark your calendars for 2:30 pm. on Sunday, January 26, 2020. We would like everyone to be a part of this amazing
opportunity within the church. Stay tuned for more information on speakers and break-out programs.
OUR STAFF
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Senior Pastor: Dr. Jason Thrower
Office: 774-2569 ext. 102 Cell: 334-796- 9098
Associate Pastor: Rev. Stephan Margeson
Office: 774-2569 ext. 101 Cell: 334-798- 0621
CLC Director: Britney Johnson
Office: 445-1329 [email protected]
FLC Director: Les Perault
Office: 774-0990 Cell: 432-3083
Director of Music Ministries:
David Ethridge Cell: 850-797-9549
Contemporary Worship Leader:
Dale Moates Cell: 334-733-0072
Director of Youth Ministries:
Lynn Carrington Cell: 334-714-1282
Director of Children’s Ministries:
Holly Newman Cell: 843-676-5595
Managing Secretary: Petra Prazinko
Office: 774-2569 ext. 105 [email protected]
Interim Communications Coordinator:
Nash Carrington Office: 774-2569 ext. 116
Receptionist/Secretary: Kimber Willis
Office: 774-2569 ext. 100 [email protected]
Rick Cline, Kathryne Harper Lancaster, Rosa and Henry Scott, David Hyers, Ben Johnson, Charlotte Lisenby, Charles Beverly, Dorothy Danner, Grace and Lewis Mitchell, Rosemary Jenison, Daryl Finley, Diane Kautz, Charlie Breedlove, Kaylynn McGarvey, Sylvia Ambrose, Kasawia Pittman, Jackie Garner, Deborah Hand, Sam Keys, David Johnson, Connie Rheam, Dot Adams, Deborah Quattlebaum, Kaye Coats, Betty Borer, Barbara (McLauchlin) Neal, Tatyana Nelsen, Cara Perault, Larry Russell, Stan Smith, Barbara and Larry Pittman, Charlie Eastman, Beverly Raley, Ann Ard, Janis Gibson, Roberta Segers, Susan Sowell, Mary Richardson, Aaron Andrews, Carol Heath, Helen Parsons, Alan Tidwell, Virginia Hess, Patti Williams, Debbie Ganey, Susan West, Jeff Outlaw, James Lisenby, Stephanie Ronan, Kaye Smith, Hugh Foshee, Shirley Miller, Debra Tew, David Ethridge, Melanie McLin Connell, Jane Taylor, Ozark PD, The City of Ozark.
Nursing Home Residents: Ruth Arehart, Jamie Tilley, Hazel Sessions, Monza’ Wilson, Merle Carroll
Service Men & Women: Cpt. JT Carroll (Afghanistan), Cpt. Forrest E. Holdsworth (Syria)
January 10—January 23, 2020
Prayer Concerns
Wednesday Bible Study
First Ozark’s Wednesday Bible Study will be returning on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 12 noon in the fellowship hall. We will be starting “New Testament Stories from the Back Side” by J. Ellsworth Kalas. Kalas takes Bible stories that we have heard growing up and retells them in unique ways, such as, “through the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character,” or through a different starting point of the story. This Bible study will light a new spark within our all-time favorite Bible stories.
Run for god
First Ozark is excited to announce a new Bible study experience. Starting January 26, 2020, we
will have a Run for God Bible study. This is a 12-week program for anyone who loves to walk or
run. The program fee is $25 per participant and includes: a training manual, a running journal,
access to a 12-week 5K challenge podcast, a challenge manual, a tee, and a car decal. The Run for
God Bible study will meet in the First Ozark Family Life Center every Sunday at 3:00 p.m. To
register, contact the church office at 334-774-2569.
Scale Back Alabama
It’s the new year, and we want to help you become a new you. Scale Back Alabama is a free statewide weight-loss campaign designed to encourage Alabamians to get healthy and to have fun doing it! Weigh-in dates and times are: Wednesday, January 23, 2020 9:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. & 3:00—6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2020 9:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. & 3:00—6:00 p.m. Weigh-ins will be in the FLC. For more information, contact Les Perault at 334-774-0990.
Welcome to Nash Carrington
The Staff-Parish Relations Committee is excited to announce that Nash Carrington has accepted the
position of Interim Communications Coordinator for our church. Nash is a long-time member of First
Ozark and a gifted member of the Now@9 praise band. Having recently graduated from Auburn
University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in media studies, Nash brings a wealth of knowledge, skills, and
enthusiasm to our Communications Coordinator position.
Men’s breakfast
On Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. the United Methodist Men will hold their Men’s
Breakfast. The location has been changed to the fellowship hall. We encourage all men to attend
and to invite a friend to join.
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Memorials & Honorariums
Memorials
Building Fund in Memory of: Janet Hughes and Buddy Bludsworth by Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sowell Capital, Improvement, Repair, and Maintenance in Memory of: Naomi Sigler by Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Smith Children’s Home in Memory of: Marilyn Mitchell by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Woodie Cole Garrett Scholarship Fund in Memory of: Janet Hughes by Mrs. Martha Overstreet Jim Murphy by Mr. and Mrs. Eric Bruggink Communion Fund in Memory of: Naomi Sigler by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Woodie Naomi Sigler by Mr. and Mrs. Dick Jordan Meditation Garden Fund in Memory of: Steve Harris by Ms. Bronnie Cox Missions in Memory of: Naomi Sigler by Mr. Keith Bowman Music Fund in Memory of: Buddy Bludsworth, Dick Switzer, Randy Dunlap, and Imogene Oliver by Mrs. Rachel Hood Dick Switzer, Randy Dunlap, Imogene Oliver, and Buddy Bludsworth by Mrs. Anne Butler
Honorariums
Backpack Fund in Honor of: Prayer Team by Mrs. Jean Beverly Les Perault by Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Smith Capital Improvement, Repair, and Maintenance Fund in Honor of: Anita and Frank Garrett by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Steagall Children’s Home in Honor of: Jason Thrower, Stephan Margeson, Petra Prazinko, Les Perault, David Ethridge, Dale Moates, Lynn Carrington, Holly Newman, Kimber Willis, Joscelyn Parish, Brian Shiver, and Charlie Eastmon by anonymous donor Christine Adams Scholarship Fund in Honor of: Marilyn Tamplin by Mr. and Mrs. Kirke Adams, Mr. Joe Adams Jr., & Mr. and Mrs. Scott Parker Flower Fund in Honor of: Mary Charles Giles and Mary Elva Hubbard by Mr. and Mrs. Don Switzer Food Pantry in Honor of: Jean Beverly, Marie Bird, Joyce Esslinger, Mary Jane Collins, and Sherry Carroll by Mrs. Erika Johnson General Fund in Honor of: Larry and Barbara Hicks by Mr. and Mrs. Grady Carrington Jean Beverly by Mrs. Bonita Singletary Ruth Clouse, David Shawn, Mark Thrower, Lisa Smith, Phyllis Hull, John White, Jonathan and Meagan Chapman, and Larry Chapman by Mr. and Mrs. Grady Carrington Charles Smith, Lindy Bruggink, Stuart Skinner, Tenley White, and Sierra Margeson by Mr. and Mrs. Grady Carrington Music Fund in Honor of: Men’s Quartet by Ozark First United Methodist Women Betty and Jamie Smith by Mrs. Anne Butler Organ Fund in Honor of: Jodi Morris by Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Smith Barbara Pittman by Mr. Larry Pittman
Night to Shine
Night to Shine is coming up on Friday, February 7, 2020. If you are interested in being a part of this amazing outreach
ministry, contact the church office at 334-774-2569. If you know of anyone who would like to attend as a guest, please
contact Susan Owens at [email protected]. There will be a volunteer training day on Sunday, January 26, at
4:00 p.m. in the FLC.
The Gathering
We invite you to join us at Vivian B. Adams School for The Gathering worship service, on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. More information coming soon.
Thank you
Thank you for all the well wishes, prayers, cards, and gifts! We really appreciate all the love and prayers that have been sent to us. Mrs. Merle Carroll & Family
Thank you from church staff
Thank you for all the generous gifts. We hope you all have had a very Merry Christmas and will have a great New Year!
- First Ozark Staff
Lost and found
A male wedding band was found in the Family Life Center restroom and has yet to be claimed by the owner. If the
ring is yours, please come to the church office to claim it. _______________________________________________
January 10-23, 2020 Friday, January 10 8:30 a.m. Low-Impact Aerobics (FLC)
Sunday, January 12 8:30, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services 9:45 and 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 12:15 p.m. Training Seminar (FLC Dining Rm) 5:00 p.m. Top Floor Youth 5:00 p.m. First Kids 5:00 p.m. Admin Board Meeting (Sanctuary) 6:00 p.m. Chapel
Monday, January 13 8:30 a.m. Low-Impact Aerobics (FLC)
Tuesday, January 14 8:00 a.m. High-Impact Aerobics (FLC) 6:00 p.m. SPRC Meeting (Room 231)
Wednesday, January 15 7:00 a.m. Top Floor Youth Morning Devotion Time (McDonald’s) 8:30 a.m. Low-Impact Aerobics (FLC) 9:30 a.m. Chapel Prayer Time 12:00 noon Bridge Club (FLC Dining Rm) 12:00 noon Wednesday Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 6:00 p.m. Praise Band Practice (FLC) 6:00 p.m. Top Floor Youth 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, January 16 8:00 a.m. High-Impact Aerobics (FLC)
Friday, January 17 8:30 a.m. Low-Impact Aerobics (FLC)
Saturday, January 18 8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
Sunday, January 19 8:30, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services 9:45 and 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 5:00 p.m. First Kids *No Top Floor Youth 6:00 p.m. Chapel
Monday, January 20 8:30 a.m. Low-Impact Aerobics (FLC)
Tuesday, January 21 8:00 a.m. High-Impact Aerobics (FLC) 9:15 a.m. Women’s Bible Study (John Wesley Rm) 10:00 a.m. The Gathering (Vivian B. Adams School) 6:00 p.m. Trustees Meeting (John Wesley Rm)
Wednesday, January 22 7:00 a.m. Top Floor Youth Morning Devotion Time (McDonald’s) 8:30 a.m. Low-Impact Aerobics (FLC) 9:30 a.m. Chapel Prayer Time 12:00 noon Bridge Club (FLC Dining Rm) 12:00 noon Wednesday Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 6:00 p.m. Praise Band Practice (FLC) 6:00 p.m. Top Floor Youth 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, January 23 8:00 a.m. High-Impact Aerobics (FLC)
Sunday Volunteers
Birthdays
USHERS
January 8:30 - Skip Harris, Jamie Smith, Larry Russell 11 - Carl Schauble, Larry Chapman, Billy Blackwell, Keith Bowman
February 8:30 - Sidney Owens, Dick Jordan, Kenneth Thompson 11 - Ben Baker, Margie McGahagin, Ben McLauchlin, Johnny Cox
NOW@9 GREETERS
January Janet & Henry Boynton, Wendell Coursey, Cheryl & Max Brown
February Susan & Dan Sowell, Debra & Dwight Tew, Lynn Carrington
EVENING PIANISTS
01/12 - Mary Jane Collins 01/19 - Martha Dan Thompson
COUNTING TEAMS
01/12 - Team 2 01/19 - Team 3
BILLY GAITHER CLASS
01/12 - Pat & Jack Jackson Piano - Martha Dan Thompson 01/19 - Angie Adams & Melissa Perault Piano - Lynn Carrington
January 10-Zane Sanders Mahone Stacy Little 11– Brenda Jordan 12-Noah Dorenkott 13– Janie McLaughlin 14– Elaine Land 15 - Greg Siegfried 17 - Doug Cowart Connie B. Hennies 18 - Jennifer Jackson Rawls Michelle Russell Chuck Irving Sr. Eli Biretz 19 - Anna Carroll 21 - Justin Williams 22 - Joannae Williams
23 - Ed Kirkland Virginia Hess Hannah Garcia Brittany Outlaw 24 - Karen Sanders 25 - Justy Lowery 26 - J.T. Carroll Dorothy Dunn Frank Estes Neil Siegfried Hanna Petrey Mason Wimberley Fred Barkett 27 - Jan Fuqua Peggy Harris
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