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New Book: "Your Next 24 Hours"

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 09:54:00 -0800

I had the privilege of previewing the new book by Hal Donaldson, "Your Next 24 Hours."

You can preorder a copy here:

yournext24hours.com/

The new book releases on Tuesday, February 14th!

Mother's Day Concert

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 11:46:00 -0700

You are invited to join us for an exciting Mother's Day Concert with the Evangel University Concert Orchestra on May 8th. They are a 30-member student orchestra called "Sinfonia" from Springfield, Missouri. This will be one special service you will not want to miss! Plus, we have some special surprises for our mothers on this day as well!

2016 Easter Egg Hunt

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:01:00 -0700

Convoy of Hope

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Wed, 27 May 2015 19:06:00 -0700

Great things continue to happen with this regional outreach event with Convoy of Hope! Lots of churches from all over the Metro East are connecting together to bring HOPE to this side of the river.

YOU or YOU and your church are invited to be involved in serving hundreds upon thousands of people on Saturday, Aug.15th from 10 am till 3 pm. A Volunteer Rally is set to kick things off on Friday, Aug.14th, 7 pm, at the O'Fallon Township High School Milburn Campus Auditorium.

Visit the Convoy of Hope Metro East event website for more details: Click here!

For more information or details on participation, please contact the COHME Local Coordinator @ 618.632.5584.

Easter Weekend!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:04:00 -0700

Passion Week here @ O'Fallon Assembly is exciting and busy! Our team is anxiously preparing for the City's Largest Egg Hunt with 10,000 eggs on Saturday. Plus, we are getting things ready for 2 dynamic, Holy Spirit charged services on Easter Sunday.

Join us! Bring your friends! Celebrate the truth that JESUS HAS RISEN from the dead and He is Lord! You will never be the same!!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 06:32:00 -0800

Plan to join us for our Children's & Adult Christmas Program for 2014: "Light and Life!"

There will be two performances this year. Invite someone to come with you to enjoy the music of the Christmas season. We have an exciting program with many wonderful surprises!

Don't miss it!

Ministry Position for Trenton

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Mon, 4 Aug 2014 14:41:00 -0700

Packed and Leaving O'Fallon, IL

King's Way Assembly of God

Church Pavilion

Log Cabin on Property

Main Sanctuary Platform

Main Sanctuary Facing Rear

Entrance to Youth Church

Youth Church Room

Youth Church Fellowship Area

Youth Church Room

Temporary Residence

Pastor Jeff Johnson & Pastor Trenton

On July 31st we helped to pack up Trenton's belongings and move him to his new ministry position and residence in Versailles, Kentucky (outside of Lexington). Since his graduation (and my last blog post) the Lord has directed Trenton's steps to working with Pastor Jeff Johnson at King's Way A/G. He will be serving as the Youth Pastor for King's Way Church.

We were excited to see where our son will be serving the Lord and where he will be living. We had the opportunity to tour the church, see the community, help him get settled into his new office, and move him into his new temporary residence. Trenton has been given a great opportunity to reach, teach and train the students of King's Way Church and Versailles to become world changers for Jesus Christ!

It was also a joy to meet and fellowship with Trenton's Lead Pastor, Jeff Johnson, his wife Lisa and their three daughters. They are a loving family with a strong passion for ministry in this church and community. There is no doubt they will love our son like one of their own.

We are excited to watch how the Lord directs each of our children's steps as they follow the Lord. Tammy and I are so blessed with great children who love God, desire to be in His will and serve the Lord faithfully.

Love the verse from which we raised our four children:

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6).

If you have children, guide their steps toward a relationship with Jesus Christ, encourage and instruct them in the ways of the Lord, correct them with love, pray diligently over them, lead them into ministry opportunities, and then finally release them to obey God's call upon their lives. What a joy it is to see your kids serving Jesus!

God, you have blessed me and my wife beyond measure! Thank you for honoring your Word!!

Trenton Graduates from Evangel University!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Tue, 6 May 2014 16:55:00 -0700


Trip Down to Springfield, MO

Evangel University Chapel

Three Present & Former Presidents

Baccalaureate Service @ EU Chapel

Grandma & Tammy

Devon playing in the EU Orchestra

Commencement @ James River Church

Our Family

Trenton and his Brothers & Sister

Mom, Trenton & Dad

Trenton & Dad

Grandma & Trenton

Trenton & Neena & Papaw

Graduation Cake

Graduation Dinner

On May 1st and 2nd we were in Springfield, Missouri for Trenton's graduation from Evangel University. It's hard to believe that it was four years ago that we dropped him off @ CBC and helped him get settled into his new dorm room (two pictures below). He has grown, matured and developed into a fine young man ready for service in the Kingdom of God!

Now Trenton has received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Church Leadership and Preaching. We all are very proud of Trenton and know that God has His hand upon our son for some incredible assignments in the ministry. Only God knows the plans that He has prepared for him and the journey that he will be traveling from this point on. One thing we are sure of, God has called him and set him apart for His glory and honor, to declare His majestic name among this generation.

Here is a scripture verse I want to leave for my son:

"May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed."

(Psalm20:4)

Trenton, I love you son! I am proud of your many accomplishments. I am proud of your completing the mission you set out four years ago to achieve. You have a great heart for the lost...never lose that! You have a passionate drive to serve...never forfeit that! You have a dynamic and engaging personality...never exchange that! God made you YOU!

You have a bright and shining future. May the Lord keep you in the hollow of His hand and greatly use you in ways that you never dreamed of...all for His glory! Point souls to the cross. Direct hearts to the living water. Lead people to Christ. Win souls for Jesus!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 14:34:00 -0700

Join us for Easter Sunday! Two great and exciting services. YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!

3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 12:24:00 -0700

2014 Theme for OAG

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 09:46:00 -0800

Our church began the New Year with a key theme and scripture verse to guide us. Our Week of Prayer in January was exceptional! Our first month of ministry was outstanding! Looking forward to the ongoing Sermon Series for February entitled, "Really?"

If you live anywhere in the Metro East area please come and join us for one of our worship experiences, bible studies, LIFE groups or ministry events. We have witnessed visitors driving from 45 minutes out to see what God is doing here @ O'Fallon Assembly!

2014 is going to be a banner year! To God be the glory..great things He has done and is doing!!

Adult Christmas Musical @ O'Fallon Assembly coming this Sunday!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 06:49:00 -0800

American Idol Season 6 Finalists in Concert!!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Mon, 2 Dec 2013 10:08:00 -0800

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:27:00 -0700

The most exciting week of the year...Missions Week! You are encouraged to join us for any of the five services/events this year. We are anticipating an exciting and adventurous journey of faith as we stretch our outreach of missions partnerships around the world. May God give us His favor and blessing!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Mon, 9 Sep 2013 10:10:00 -0700

We invite you to join us @ O'Fallon Assembly of God for four great services with Evangelist James O. Davis. Believing that God will do GREATER THINGS!

Location:
1400 N. Green Mount Road
O'Fallon, Illinois 62269
(618) 632-5584
www.ofallonassembly.com

FREE CONCERT WITH PHIL STACEY

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 11:54:00 -0700

2013 Vacation Bible School

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:14:00 -0700

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0700

Two EASTER SUNDAY Services!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:37:00 -0700

Join us here at O'Fallon Assembly of God for two services on Easter Sunday!

EASTER Schedule:

8:30 AM - Light Breakfast Bar
9:00 AM - First Service: "The Three Crosses"
10:00 AM - Light Breakfast Bar
10:30 AM - Second Service: "The Three Crosses"

We invite you to bring your family and friends to one of our EASTER SUNDAY services!

Location: 1400 North Green Mount Road, O'Fallon, Illinois 62269

Phone: (618) 632-5584

Website: ofallonassembly.com

Easter Egg Hunt

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:37:00 -0700

Preparations are underway for our 2nd Annual Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt. Make plans to join us outside on our church property @ 1400 N. Green Mount Road in O'Fallon, Illinois.

Click on the picture above to register your children and your family!

Loads of fun:

4 Age Groups from Infant to the 5th Grade
Children's Ministry Entertainer
5,000 eggs
Two Bounce Houses
Horse Rides
Lots of Candy
Cake Walk
Awesome Prizes
Delicious Hot Dogs
Great Games
TONS OF FUN!!

Visit our church website @ www.ofallonassembly.com

Evangel University Concert Orchestra

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:54:00 -0800

O'Fallon Assembly is proud to present the Concert Orchestra from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri on Sunday, March 10th.

You are invited to join us for this special service!

HeartSong Concert

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Fri, 1 Feb 2013 06:23:00 -0800

You are invited to a special worship concert with the musical touring group from Central Bible College, "HEARTSONG." They will be in concert this Sunday, February 3rd @ 10:00 a.m. @ O'Fallon Assembly of God, 1400 N. Green Mount Road in O'Fallon, Illinois. If you are driving on Interstate 64 you will find us on Exit 16.

Our church has been in special prayer during the month of January believing for GREATER THINGS in 2013. We are anchoring our faith on the verse from John 14:12. God is moving my His Spirit in our services and special events! Exciting things are taking place. Come join us if you live close to St. Louis. We are just 15-20 minutes from the St. Louis Arch.

Check out our new O'Fallon Assembly of God I-Phone App. Search for O'Fallon Assembly of God. It features our sermons, calendar, donation button, contact info and blog. Look for it today!

Until later...join me in believing for GREATER THINGS!

Love to all,

Pastor Andreasen

OAG Fall Months!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:15:00 -0800

Missions Convention w/ Kerri, Angela & Paul

Missions Convention w/ Chris, Nasim & Hannah

Missions Convention w/ David, Hannah, Noah & Luke

Harvest Festival w/ Johnson family

Harvest Festival ministry outreach

Missionary Jamie Kemp

Missions Banquet

Trenton and his CBC soccer team

Trenton headed down the field

Devon & the Evangel University Marching Band

EU Marching Band

Tammy, Devon & Ashlyn

With Phil & Kendra Stacey, Andres & Rachel Lara

Phil Stacey Concert

OAG Volleyball Teams

3rd Servolution Outreach Ministry Team

Servolution Team

Servolution Tent at the Park


OAG Youth headed to National Fine Arts

It's hard to believe that it's been over 4 months since my last blog posting. Time to catch everyone up on some family and ministry activity. Let me start with the events most recent and work backward:

We conducted our first World Missions Convention here at O'Fallon Assembly. Five missionary families came to inspire, motivate, encourage and inform our congregation about the area of missionary work that they are involved in. The missions banquet on Saturday night was full and exciting. The goals we established for the convention were met and exceeded!
We launched our Harvest Festival children's outreach in the middle of missions week. There were about 300 that gathered for this ministry event on October 31st. Missionary Jamie Kemp shared his story with the kids and introduced them to Jesus Christ. Great night of team building among O'Fallon Assembly families. Lots of activity, hard work and amazing fellowship as we worked side by side to reach the families of our community with the love of Christ!
Tammy, Ashlyn and I took a quick trip to visit our two sons down in Springfield, Missouri. We were able to watch Trenton play in a soccer game for Central Bible College (plus they won too!) and also attended the Evangel University Homecoming Game where Devon marched with the Marching Band! We are so proud of our children!
On September 9th we welcomed Phil & Kendra Stacey to OAG. Phil was catapulted to national recognition through the American Idol competition on Season 6. Phil possesses a great heart and also a great spirit for ministry as he led us in a powerful night of concert ministry!
Our church entered two teams in a local Church Volleyball League. Thursday nights are volleyball league and we experienced some great times of fellowship (and competition) together!
We coordinated our third Servolution Outreach event into our community on September 29th. Five different teams were dispatched throughout the city in spreading the love of Jesus through a variety of compassionate ministry events. This event grows every time that we hold a church-wide Servolution!
Our Encounter Student Ministry took a large group of students (including Devon & Ashlyn & Tammy) to Louisville, Kentucky for the National Fine Arts Festival. One of our students, Danielle Huver, took the National Merit Award for her entry in the Two-Dimensional Visual Art category. Congratulations Dani!

We are getting closer to Thanksgiving and Christmas...busy times for family and friends!

If you are ever in the O'Fallon/St. Louis area please stop by to attend one of our exciting worship experiences! We would love to meet up with you!

Visit our church website @ O'Fallon Assembly of God!

Summer Months

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:08:00 -0700

HOT! We are in the midst of some hot summer months. Lots has gone by since my last blog post. Let me catch you up...

Easter Sunday Weekend. Great outreach ministry on Saturday with our Egg Hunt event and two exciting services on Easter Sunday! This was the first Sunday we revealed all the changes in our Renovation Campaign project.
Servolution Saturday. We hosted our second community event with five focuses of ministry. It affords us the opportunity to share and show the love of Jesus with tangible acts of kindness to the people in our area! We almost hit 100 servolutionaries on that day...awesome!
Mother & Daughter Tea. Our sanctuary was transformed into an amazing round-table setting and was filled up with mothers, daughters and friends.
Graduation. We celebrated the high school graduation of our third son, Devon. He is set to begin his college education this fall at Evangel University.
Family Vacation. We packed up the van and headed out for our family vacation the end of May. Loved having everyone together and visiting some spectacular locations too!
Weddings. It was an honor to officiate in two weddings this summer. The joy of witnessing the two lives becoming one in Jesus Christ!
Softball Team. We had a tough men's softball team season this year. However, our team is on a roll and knocked off the #1 team last night. They continue playing in the playoffs as long as they keep winning!

"A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit."
Proverbs 15:13

Love to all!

Spring Forward

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Donald Andreasen) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:29:00 -0700

Fine Arts Students from Encounter Student Ministries

Pastor Clint was MC for the Night

Ruth

Percussion Group

Maddie

Jon & Tori

Cortney

Devon

Arnelle

Jordan

Human Video group

Worship Team tops in the State...headed to Nationals!

Fine Arts group headed to District Competition in Joliet

Rev. & Mrs. Howard Cummings with Tammy & I

Painting in our Renovation Campaign

Old carpet has been taken up...

New carpet squares going down!

Mike & Rich laying the tile down

Andreasen LIFE Group members

The first quarter of 2012 has been a blurr....lots of great ministry activity...plus the renovation project for the foyer and halls is almost finished!

Last night our Fine Arts Students shared their ministry presentations with us...WOW!! O'Fallon Assembly has long been a strong proponent for students discovering and using their spiritual gifts. During the Fine Arts Showcase last evening our students were involved in:

Human Video
Sign Language Solos
Female Vocal Solo
Vocal Duet
Saxophone solo
Short Sermon
Song Writing
Percussion
Worship Team
Art
Poetry

We are proud of all of our Encounter Students! They did such a fantastic job. Many of them will be advancing to the National Finals in Louisville, Kentucky in early August.

LIFE Groups started in the month of February and will have four meetings in the first semester of 2012. Eight groups have formed and encompass the entire church fellowship! Great times of relationship building, group discussion, fellowship and interaction.

The New Members Class was initiated in early January and concluded the second week of February. We recently brought in a large group of new members here @ O'Fallon Assembly. Each new member comes with many wonderful spiritual gifts to be used in advancing the Kingdom of God in our community, county, state and world!

Recently we were privileged to have Howard & Margie Cummings as our pulpit guests. They served for over 27 years as Lead Pastors of Aurora First Assembly in Aurora, Colorado. Currently, Howard is the President of Global Mandate, a missions consulting and speaking service. We enjoyed a wonderful time of ministry and fellowship with this gracious couple!

There are less than two weeks left till the greatest event in Christianity: the Resurrection! We are planning a great Easter Weekend with lots of prayer, outreach and victorious ministry!

Let me invite you to attend one of our worship experiences. We would love to have you join us. Plus, I would love the chance to meet you!

Love to all!