Surviving Christmas Archives - Acts 2 UMC

Surviving Christmas

Now What?

December 30, 2018

Surviving Christmas

Prepare Him Room

December 24, 2018

Surviving Christmas

Love All

December 23, 2018

The birth of Jesus is good news of great joy for all people.

Surviving Christmas

Emmanuel – One Church

December 21, 2018

No matter where we find ourselves this Christmas, we are never alone.

Surviving Christmas

Give Differently

December 16, 2018

Let's Connect!

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	April 2019
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	1	2 Women's Bible S… Women's Bible Study: The Best Yes April 2, 2019 9:30 am - 11:00 am Classroom 4, Infant Nursery Contact: Shareese Poplin Do you find yourself spending a lot of time figuring out when to say yes and when to say no, thinking about how to manage your time, reduce stress, do your best for your family, find a little time for yourself? In this six-session study, Lysa TerKeurst uses her signature mix of transparency, Scripture-laced insight, and "been there" humor to suggest usable strategies for making wise decisions day by day. See more details •	3 Children's Choi… Children's Choir April 3, 2019 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Chapel See more details Family Dinner Family Dinner April 3, 2019 5:50 pm - 6:20 pm Gathering Space Dinner offered each Wednesday night prior to learning opportunities. $7 - Adults and Volunteers (6th grade and up) $4 - K-5th Free - Birth thru PreK $25 family maximum See more details Jr. High and Sr. Hig… Jr. High and Sr. High Youth April 3, 2019 6:20 pm - 8:00 pm See more details Crew 2:42 and Club 4… Crew 2:42 and Club 45 April 3, 2019 6:20 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel See more details Disciple Fast Track Disciple Fast Track April 3, 2019 6:25 pm - 8:00 pm Sanctuary Contact: Rev. Andy Nelms (a.nelms@acts2umc.org) See more details Alpha Alpha April 3, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Southwest Portable Contact: Melissa Nelms Leaders: Gretchen Reasner & Brandi Dukes Description: This study is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life. There will be engaging small group time to ask questions of faith & life, delve into different issues, find out what others think, and make some new friends along the way. See more details • • • • • •	4 MOPS MOPS April 4, 2019 10:00 am - 11:30 am Gathering Space See more details JOY Group Meeting JOY Group Meeting April 4, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Acts 2 Gathering space This group for ages 50+ meets monthly. See more details • •	5 Church Sabbath Church Sabbath April 5, 2019 See more details Recharge - Acts 2 Wo… Recharge - Acts 2 Women's Retreat April 5, 2019 6:30 pm - April 6, 2019 7:30 pm Canyon Camp & Conference Center, 31600 Camp Rd, Hinton, OK 73047, USA Registration and additional details found here. Contact: Melissa Nelms See more details One Church Worship One Church Worship April 5, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Chapel One Church at Acts 2 meets weekly on Friday nights at 6:30PM for worship in the Acts 2 Chapel. One Church is led by Rev. Andy Nelms. Friday night worship has a relaxed atmosphere. It's a great way to end your work week! Please contact Andy at a.nelms@acts2umc.org for additional information. See more details • • •	6 Men's Group Men's Group April 6, 2019 7:30 am - 8:30 am Wild Bill's Donuts Contact: Scott Lindell See more details Recharge - Acts 2 Wo… Recharge - Acts 2 Women's Retreat April 5, 2019 6:30 pm - April 6, 2019 7:30 pm Canyon Camp & Conference Center, 31600 Camp Rd, Hinton, OK 73047, USA Registration and additional details found here. Contact: Melissa Nelms See more details • •
7 Club 45 Girl's … Club 45 Girl's Bible Study April 7, 2019 9:15 am - 10:15 am Classroom 3 See more details Friends & Follow… Friends & Followers April 7, 2019 9:15 am - 10:30 am Southwest Portable Contact: Alvin Myers See more details Worship Worship April 7, 2019 9:15 am - 10:15 am Sanctuary See more details Jr High Bible Study Jr High Bible Study April 7, 2019 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Southeast Portable If students attend the Friday night worship service at One Church or the 9:15 am worship service at Acts 2, they are encouraged to participate in the Youth Bible Study at 10:45 am. Both Jr. High and Sr. High groups will base their discussion on the sermon, so students are encouraged to actively participate in worship and take sermon notes to better facilitate discussion during the 10:45 Bible study hour. We hope that by providing our students an opportunity to unpack and debrief each sermon with their peers and adult mentors that they are able to better apply the teachings to their everyday life and find more relevance to their personal discipleship. See more details Lent Bible Study Lent Bible Study April 7, 2019 10:45 am - 12:00 pm North Portable Contact: Melissa Nelms Register here! Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple by Adam Hamilton (Order book here.) March 17 – The Call of the Fisherman March 24 – Walking with Jesus in the Storm March 31 – Bedrock or Stumbling Block? April 7 – “I Will Not Deny You” April 14 – From Cowardice to Courage April 21 – The Rest of the Story See more details Sr High Bible Study Sr High Bible Study April 7, 2019 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Southwest Portable If students attend the Friday night worship service at One Church or the 9:15 am worship service at Acts 2, they are encouraged to participate in the Youth Bible Study at 10:45 am. Both Jr. High and Sr. High groups will base their discussion on the sermon, so students are encouraged to actively participate in worship and take sermon notes to better facilitate discussion during the 10:45 Bible study hour. We hope that by providing our students an opportunity to unpack and debrief each sermon with their peers and adult mentors that they are able to better apply the teachings to their everyday life and find more relevance to their personal discipleship. See more details Worship Worship April 7, 2019 10:45 am - 11:45 am Sanctuary See more details Camp Registration Me… Camp Registration Meeting (1st - 12th Grade) April 7, 2019 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Chapel Contact: Children's Camps (entering 1st - 5th grade): Megan Engelhard Youth Camps (entering 6th -12th grade): Jerrod Baker See more details • • • • • • • •	8	9 Women's Bible S… Women's Bible Study: The Best Yes April 9, 2019 9:30 am - 11:00 am Classroom 4, Infant Nursery Contact: Shareese Poplin Do you find yourself spending a lot of time figuring out when to say yes and when to say no, thinking about how to manage your time, reduce stress, do your best for your family, find a little time for yourself? In this six-session study, Lysa TerKeurst uses her signature mix of transparency, Scripture-laced insight, and "been there" humor to suggest usable strategies for making wise decisions day by day. See more details •	10 Women's Bible S… Women's Bible Study: Fruit of the Spirit April 10, 2019 9:30 am - 11:00 am Classroom 3, Infant Nursery Contact: Gretchen Reasner Study: "Fruit of the Spirit" by Phyllis J. Le Peau, Jack Kuhatschek, Jacalyn Eyre, Stephen Eyre, & Peter Scazzero Description: "Fruit of the Spirit" will help you discern what the Bible says about the vital traits that the Holy Spirit produces in believers, and move you beyond reflection to application. Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness No materials or cost to participate. See more details Children's Choi… Children's Choir April 10, 2019 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Chapel See more details Family Dinner Family Dinner April 10, 2019 5:50 pm - 6:20 pm Gathering Space Dinner offered each Wednesday night prior to learning opportunities. $7 - Adults and Volunteers (6th grade and up) $4 - K-5th Free - Birth thru PreK $25 family maximum See more details Jr. High and Sr. Hig… Jr. High and Sr. High Youth April 10, 2019 6:20 pm - 8:00 pm See more details Crew 2:42 and Club 4… Crew 2:42 and Club 45 April 10, 2019 6:20 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel See more details Alpha Alpha April 10, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Southwest Portable Contact: Melissa Nelms Leaders: Gretchen Reasner & Brandi Dukes Description: This study is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life. There will be engaging small group time to ask questions of faith & life, delve into different issues, find out what others think, and make some new friends along the way. See more details Emotionally Healthy … Emotionally Healthy Spirituality April 10, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sanctuary See more details • • • • • • •	11	12 Church Sabbath Church Sabbath April 12, 2019 See more details One Church Worship One Church Worship April 12, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Chapel One Church at Acts 2 meets weekly on Friday nights at 6:30PM for worship in the Acts 2 Chapel. One Church is led by Rev. Andy Nelms. Friday night worship has a relaxed atmosphere. It's a great way to end your work week! Please contact Andy at a.nelms@acts2umc.org for additional information. See more details • •	13 Men's Group Men's Group April 13, 2019 7:30 am - 8:30 am Wild Bill's Donuts Contact: Scott Lindell See more details •
14 Friends & Follow… Friends & Followers April 14, 2019 9:15 am - 10:30 am Southwest Portable Contact: Alvin Myers See more details Worship Worship April 14, 2019 9:15 am - 10:15 am Sanctuary See more details Jr High Bible Study Jr High Bible Study April 14, 2019 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Southeast Portable If students attend the Friday night worship service at One Church or the 9:15 am worship service at Acts 2, they are encouraged to participate in the Youth Bible Study at 10:45 am. Both Jr. High and Sr. High groups will base their discussion on the sermon, so students are encouraged to actively participate in worship and take sermon notes to better facilitate discussion during the 10:45 Bible study hour. We hope that by providing our students an opportunity to unpack and debrief each sermon with their peers and adult mentors that they are able to better apply the teachings to their everyday life and find more relevance to their personal discipleship. See more details Lent Bible Study Lent Bible Study April 14, 2019 10:45 am - 12:00 pm North Portable Contact: Melissa Nelms Register here! Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple by Adam Hamilton (Order book here.) March 17 – The Call of the Fisherman March 24 – Walking with Jesus in the Storm March 31 – Bedrock or Stumbling Block? April 7 – “I Will Not Deny You” April 14 – From Cowardice to Courage April 21 – The Rest of the Story See more details Sunday Conversations Sunday Conversations April 14, 2019 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Classroom 2 Leader: Lloyd Honeycutt (lloydhoneycutt@ymail.com) When: Sundays weekly at 10:45 am (starting Sunday, April 8) Where: Classroom 2 Description: This group will engage in conversations to gain a better understanding of scripture and how it can be applied to our life today with the goal of living faith out together in community. This group is open to adults of all ages, does not require registration, and would be a great fit for parents of students engaged in Bible study at 10:45. Study Guide: Bible in Life by David C. Cook See more details Sr High Bible Study Sr High Bible Study April 14, 2019 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Southwest Portable If students attend the Friday night worship service at One Church or the 9:15 am worship service at Acts 2, they are encouraged to participate in the Youth Bible Study at 10:45 am. Both Jr. High and Sr. High groups will base their discussion on the sermon, so students are encouraged to actively participate in worship and take sermon notes to better facilitate discussion during the 10:45 Bible study hour. We hope that by providing our students an opportunity to unpack and debrief each sermon with their peers and adult mentors that they are able to better apply the teachings to their everyday life and find more relevance to their personal discipleship. See more details Faith Builders Faith Builders April 14, 2019 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Classroom #3 Leader: David Gwinn Time & Place: Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in Classroom 3 The Faith Builders Class meets on Sunday mornings and uses The Upper Room devotional to guide conversation. The Sunday morning discussion is about the previous Wednesday's devotional reading and scripture. Bibles are encouraged. Register @ http://acts2umc.org/connect/find-your-place/find-your-place-registration-form See more details Worship Worship April 14, 2019 10:45 am - 11:45 am Sanctuary See more details • • • • • • • •	15	16	17 Women's Bible S… Women's Bible Study: Fruit of the Spirit April 17, 2019 9:30 am - 11:00 am Classroom 3, Infant Nursery Contact: Gretchen Reasner Study: "Fruit of the Spirit" by Phyllis J. Le Peau, Jack Kuhatschek, Jacalyn Eyre, Stephen Eyre, & Peter Scazzero Description: "Fruit of the Spirit" will help you discern what the Bible says about the vital traits that the Holy Spirit produces in believers, and move you beyond reflection to application. Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness No materials or cost to participate. See more details Children's Choi… Children's Choir April 17, 2019 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Chapel See more details Family Dinner Family Dinner April 17, 2019 5:50 pm - 6:20 pm Gathering Space Earl’s BBQ Dinner offered each Wednesday night prior to learning opportunities. $7 - Adults and Volunteers (6th grade and up) $4 - K-5th Free - Birth thru PreK $25 family maximum See more details Jr. High and Sr. Hig… Jr. High and Sr. High Youth April 17, 2019 6:20 pm - 8:00 pm See more details Crew 2:42 and Club 4… Crew 2:42 and Club 45 April 17, 2019 6:20 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel See more details Emotionally Healthy … Emotionally Healthy Spirituality April 17, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sanctuary See more details • • • • • •	18 MOPS Zoo Play Date MOPS Zoo Play Date April 18, 2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm OKC Zoo 2101 NE 50th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111, United States See more details •	19 EPS No School EPS No School April 19, 2019 See more details Church Sabbath Church Sabbath April 19, 2019 See more details Good Friday Worship Good Friday Worship April 19, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sanctuary See more details • • •	20 Men's Group Men's Group April 20, 2019 7:30 am - 8:30 am Wild Bill's Donuts Contact: Scott Lindell See more details Easter Worship Easter Worship April 20, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sanctuary See more details One Church Easter Wo… One Church Easter Worship April 20, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Chapel See more details • • •
21 Easter Worship Easter Worship April 21, 2019 9:15 am - 10:15 am Sanctuary See more details Lent Bible Study Lent Bible Study April 21, 2019 10:45 am - 12:00 pm North Portable Contact: Melissa Nelms Register here! Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple by Adam Hamilton (Order book here.) March 17 – The Call of the Fisherman March 24 – Walking with Jesus in the Storm March 31 – Bedrock or Stumbling Block? April 7 – “I Will Not Deny You” April 14 – From Cowardice to Courage April 21 – The Rest of the Story See more details Easter Worship Easter Worship April 21, 2019 10:45 am - 11:45 am Sanctuary See more details Easter Worship Easter Worship April 21, 2019 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm See more details • • • •	22 Office Closed Office Closed April 22, 2019 See more details •	23	24 Children's Choi… Children's Choir April 24, 2019 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Chapel See more details Family Dinner Family Dinner April 24, 2019 5:50 pm - 6:20 pm Gathering Space Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, roll, dessert Dinner offered each Wednesday night prior to learning opportunities. $7 - Adults and Volunteers (6th grade and up) $4 - K-5th Free - Birth thru PreK $25 family maximum See more details Jr. High and Sr. Hig… Jr. High and Sr. High Youth April 24, 2019 6:20 pm - 8:00 pm See more details Crew 2:42 and Club 4… Crew 2:42 and Club 45 April 24, 2019 6:20 pm - 8:00 pm Chapel See more details Emotionally Healthy … Emotionally Healthy Spirituality April 24, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sanctuary See more details • • • • •	25	26 Church Sabbath Church Sabbath April 26, 2019 See more details Disciple Recognition Disciple Recognition April 26, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm See more details One Church Worship One Church Worship April 26, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Chapel One Church at Acts 2 meets weekly on Friday nights at 6:30PM for worship in the Acts 2 Chapel. One Church is led by Rev. Andy Nelms. Friday night worship has a relaxed atmosphere. It's a great way to end your work week! Please contact Andy at a.nelms@acts2umc.org for additional information. See more details • • •	27 SOS Mission Trip Tra… SOS Mission Trip Training April 27, 2019 8:00 am - 11:00 am Chapel Contact: Jerrod Baker (j.baker@acts2umc.org) See more details •
28 Friends & Follow… Friends & Followers April 28, 2019 9:15 am - 10:30 am Southwest Portable Contact: Alvin Myers See more details Worship Worship April 28, 2019 9:15 am - 10:15 am Sanctuary See more details Jr High Bible Study Jr High Bible Study April 28, 2019 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Southeast Portable If students attend the Friday night worship service at One Church or the 9:15 am worship service at Acts 2, they are encouraged to participate in the Youth Bible Study at 10:45 am. Both Jr. High and Sr. High groups will base their discussion on the sermon, so students are encouraged to actively participate in worship and take sermon notes to better facilitate discussion during the 10:45 Bible study hour. We hope that by providing our students an opportunity to unpack and debrief each sermon with their peers and adult mentors that they are able to better apply the teachings to their everyday life and find more relevance to their personal discipleship. See more details Sunday Conversations Sunday Conversations April 28, 2019 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Classroom 2 Leader: Lloyd Honeycutt (lloydhoneycutt@ymail.com) When: Sundays weekly at 10:45 am (starting Sunday, April 8) Where: Classroom 2 Description: This group will engage in conversations to gain a better understanding of scripture and how it can be applied to our life today with the goal of living faith out together in community. This group is open to adults of all ages, does not require registration, and would be a great fit for parents of students engaged in Bible study at 10:45. Study Guide: Bible in Life by David C. Cook See more details Sr High Bible Study Sr High Bible Study April 28, 2019 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Southwest Portable If students attend the Friday night worship service at One Church or the 9:15 am worship service at Acts 2, they are encouraged to participate in the Youth Bible Study at 10:45 am. Both Jr. High and Sr. High groups will base their discussion on the sermon, so students are encouraged to actively participate in worship and take sermon notes to better facilitate discussion during the 10:45 Bible study hour. We hope that by providing our students an opportunity to unpack and debrief each sermon with their peers and adult mentors that they are able to better apply the teachings to their everyday life and find more relevance to their personal discipleship. See more details Disciple Recognition Disciple Recognition April 28, 2019 10:45 am - 12:15 pm See more details Faith Builders Faith Builders April 28, 2019 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Classroom #3 Leader: David Gwinn Time & Place: Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in Classroom 3 The Faith Builders Class meets on Sunday mornings and uses The Upper Room devotional to guide conversation. The Sunday morning discussion is about the previous Wednesday's devotional reading and scripture. Bibles are encouraged. Register @ http://acts2umc.org/connect/find-your-place/find-your-place-registration-form See more details Worship Worship April 28, 2019 10:45 am - 11:45 am Sanctuary See more details Sunday Evening Youth… Sunday Evening Youth Preview & Ice Cream April 28, 2019 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Chapel See more details • • • • • • • • •	29	30

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Bible Text: Matthew 28:1-6
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Dr. Mark Foster, April 14, 2019
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Rev. Brandon Blacksten, April 7, 2019
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