This Sabbath's bulletin is ready for viewing at <http://www.thecollegechurch.com/ann_bul_cal.html. Several key announcements are below. They are written as if you are reading them Sabbath morning. There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS

• Health Concerns: Mercedes Bailey (Joan Kilbourne’s granddaughter), Bilida Joseph, Roger Preston, Judy Brown, Cleverson Beckedorff (Lyllian’s brother), Bill Tymeson, Edith Jarschke (Annette Siver’s mother), Stan Collins (Ed’s dad), Cliff Pope, Thor Montgomery, Elle Robinson (friend of Joan Lufkin), Eugene Hernandez (Denbigh’s brother), Laura Lee Williams, Jayne Baccus-Hurley, Amanda Bailey, Peggy Day, Suzie Ruiz (Danny Sierra's cousin).
  
• Military Service: Kim King, Jayson Currie.
  

FELLOWSHIP DINNER: All are welcome to join us for a dinner downstairs in the Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 service, hosted by the Davis/Trott class. Members: if you come, please bring plenty of food to share. The next two weeks there will be no dinner due to the evangelism festival and AUC baccalaureate.
PLEASE NOTE: this announcement was mistakenly left out of the printed bulletin.

EVENSONG CHORAL VESPERS: Today at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Atlantic Union Collegiate and Community Choir, Kaestner Robertson, director.

WE HAVE NEW BABIES in our congregation! Ladies, come join us for a baby shower to celebrate Kristen Malin's little boy, and Carrie Oetman's little girl. Fellowship hall Sunday the 24th at 10:00am. Light refreshments, games, and fun. Questions? Call Pastor Heather.

THIS WEDNESDAY we revisit the one story that Jesus demands not to be forgotten. You may join us at 10:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. to obey His wishes through Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9, Luke 7:36-50 and John 12:1-9.

Key Announcements for Apr. 10, 2010

This Sabbath's bulletin is ready for viewing at <http://www.thecollegechurch.com/ann_bul_cal.html. Several key announcements are below. They are written as if you are reading them Sabbath morning. There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS

• Health Concerns: Bilida Joseph, Roger Preston, Judy Brown, Cleverson Beckedorff (Lyllian’s brother), Bill Tymeson, Edith Jarschke (Annette Siver’s mother), Stan Collins (Ed’s dad), Cliff Pope, Juliette Willoughby, Thor Montgomery, Elle Robinson (friend of Joan Lufkin), Eugene Hernandez (Denbigh’s brother), Laura Lee Williams, Jayne Baccus-Hurley, Amanda Bailey, Peggy Day, Suzie Ruiz (Danny Sierra's cousin).
  
• Military Service: Kim King, Jayson Currie.
  

FELLOWSHIP DINNER: All are welcome to join us for an all church vegan dinner downstairs in the Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 service, hosted by the Better Living Team. Bring your favorite healthy vegan dishes with copies of two recipes to share, or just enjoy some good fellowship and tasty foods. Next week there is no dinner due to AUC alumni weekend.

SPRING CLEANING—INSIDE & OUT: Tomorrow we'll tackle necessary work around the facility. We have painting, cleaning, yard-work, bulb-changing … We need all kinds of talent and willing souls. The work begins at 9:00 a.m.

FINANCE COMMITTEE: This Monday at 7:00 p.m.

CHURCH BOARD: This Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

IN OUR RECALIBRATION STUDIES we see Jesus now turning to Jerusalem for death. Please join us for this important growth-time on Wednesday (10:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.) as we consider Matthew 20:17-28, Mark 10:32-45 and Luke 18:31-34.

AUC ALUMNI WEEKEND starts this Thursday. Speakers include State Representative Harold Naughton, Executive Secretary of the New York Conference Angel Rodriguez '85, and Ernestine Finley '00.

• A nursing CEU class will be offered this Friday from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the nursing department, room 110. The topic is The Art of Caring With a Passion, by Kari Radford, PhD, RN, CCRN.
  
• Sabbath vespers will be a treat—the Black Christian Union Choir 40th anniversary reunion concert, with over 150 voices.
  
• All are welcome to fellowship with us! Visit www.aucalums.com for more details.
  

Key Announcements for Apr. 3, 2010

This Sabbath's bulletin is ready for viewing at <http://www.thecollegechurch.com/ann_bul_cal.html. Several key announcements are below. They are written as if you are reading them Sabbath morning. There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS
* Health Concerns: Roger Preston, Judy Brown, Cleverson Beckedorff (Lyllian’s brother), Bill Tymeson, Edith Jarschke (Annette Siver’s mother), Rick Trott, Randi Mason (Jonathan Siver’s girlfriend), Stan Collins (Ed’s dad), Cliff Pope, Juliette Willoughby, Thor Montgomery, Elle Robinson (friend of Joan Lufkin), Eugene Hernandez (Denbigh’s brother), Laura Lee Williams, Jayne Baccus-Hurley, Peggy Day, Amanda Bailey, Suzie Ruiz (Danny Sierra's cousin).
* Military Service: Kim King, Jayson Currie.

FELLOWSHIP DINNER: All are welcome to join us for dinner downstairs in the Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 service for dinner, sponsored by the Sassone class.
Next week is an all church vegan dinner, hosted by the Better Living Team. Bring your favorite healthy vegan dishes with copies of two recipes to share, or just enjoy some good fellowship and tasty foods.

CLUB MEETINGS: Today at 1:15 p.m. in Primary 1. Little Lambs, Eager Beavers and Adventurers will separate into groups afterwards.

COLLEGE CHURCH PATHFINDERS: Our Bible Achievement team has placed first in the SNE Conference. Today at 3:30 in the Fellowship Hall we will meet to qualify for the Bible Achievement event to be held in Berrien Springs. Please come support your team! Also, we have added a meeting to the schedule, tomorrow from 5:00–7:00 pm. We have much to accomplish!

16TH ANNUAL TOMATO TRANSPLANT: This Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Eugene “Pete” Christoph shows you how to transplant seedlings into a yogurt cup. Children are welcome, plants and instruction are free.

MANY OF US THOUGHT we knew "the Rich Young Ruler." Let's get together for our Recalibration discussions (Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.) to see if the Lord actually has more to show us in this famous story.

SUPPERTIME FRIDAY: Pam & Bill Weisher will host Suppertime Friday at their house in Princeton at 6:00 p.m. this Friday (postponed from last week). Hope to see you there! Bring your favorite dish to share.

WE HAVE JUST MOVED OUT from "Passover" (March 30) and maybe we should revisit the experience. This coming Friday night (7:00 p.m.) we'll have our monthly Friday evening "Learning Shabbat" and the topic will be "Passover: Plagues to the Sinai." All are invited.

SPRING CLEANING: We could use your help with things that need to be done inside and out of the church. Sunday, April 11 will provide the time for you to be part of the team. We'll have food at 8:00 a.m. and the work will start in earnest by 9:00 a.m. If you can be part of this please contact Pastor Pate so that things can be well organized: vision4him@integrity.com. Also, we need a reading of how many we'll have at breakfast. Please let the Pastor know by this Thursday.

Key Announcements for Mar. 27, 2010

This Sabbath's bulletin is ready for viewing at <http://www.thecollegechurch.com/ann_bul_cal.html. Several key announcements are below. They are written as if you are reading them Sabbath morning. There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS

• Health Concerns: Roger Preston, Judy Brown, Cleverson Beckedorff (Lyllian’s brother), Paul Almeida, Bill Tymeson, Edith Jarschke (Annette Siver’s mother), Rick Trott, Randi Mason (Jonathan Siver’s girlfriend), Stan Collins (Ed’s dad), Cliff Pope, Juliette Willoughby, Thor Montgomery, Elle Robinson (friend of Joan Lufkin), Eugene Hernandez (Denbigh’s brother), Laura Lee Williams, Jayne Baccus-Hurley, Peggy Day, Amanda Bailey, Suzie Ruiz (Danny Sierra's cousin), Biz Reynolds (Peter Christoph’s cousin).
  
• Military Service: Kim King, Jayson Currie.
  

FELLOWSHIP DINNER: All are welcome to join us for dinner downstairs in the Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 service for an all-church haystack dinner. Members: bring plenty of your favorite toppings—lettuce, tomatoes, olives, salsa, etc. The Sassone class will sponsor next week’s dinner.

CANCER SUPPORT: This Monday at 5:00 p.m.

EDUCATION GRANTS: See sneckids.org for forms, eligibility requirements and instructions. The deadline is this Wednesday. Please turn in all paperwork at the same time.

• The Three-way Plan is shared by your school, church and the SNEC. It provides aid for students at SNEC elementary schools, GBA, SLA and AUC. You must apply at the church that holds your membership; copy of IRS 1040 required.
  
• The Secondary Education Trust Fund grant is for those attending SDA academies.
  

EVERY WEDNESDAY (10:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.) we follow Jesus. This week He is gearing up to leave for the collision in Jerusalem. We invite you to be part of the important discussion of Luke 18:1–14.

SLA-BROWNING VISITATION DAY: April 1, 8:00 a.m.–noon (Preschool and Kindergarten 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) Open to all students interested in a God-centered, academically challenging Christian education. Visit our Pre-K–12 school and meet our teachers. Bring friends and come for a morning filled with fun activities. For more information please call 978-368-8544.

SUPPERTIME FRIDAY: Pam & Bill Weisher host Suppertime Friday at their house in Princeton at 6:00 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. Hope to see you there this Friday! Bring your favorite dish to share.

Key Announcements for Mar. 20, 2010

This Sabbath's bulletin is ready for viewing at <http://www.thecollegechurch.com/ann_bul_cal.html. Several key announcements are below. They are written as if you are reading them Sabbath morning. There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS

• Health Concerns: Roger Preston, Judy Brown, Cleverson Beckedorff (Lyllian’s brother), Paul Almeida, Bill Tymeson, Edith Jarschke (Annette Siver’s mother), Rick Trott, Randi Mason (Jonathan Siver’s girlfriend), Stan Collins (Ed’s dad), Biz Reynolds (Peter Christoph’s cousin), Cliff Pope, Juliette Willoughby, Thor Montgomery, Elle Robinson (friend of Joan Lufkin), Eugene Hernandez (Denbigh’s brother), Laura Lee Williams, Jayne Baccus-Hurley, Peggy Day, Amanda Bailey, Suzie Ruiz (Danny Sierra's cousin).
  
• Military Service: Kim King, Jayson Currie.
  

FELLOWSHIP DINNER: All are welcome to join us for dinner downstairs in the Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 service, sponsored by the Robertson class. Next week is an all-church haystack dinner, so bring plenty of your favorite toppings—lettuce, tomatoes, olives, salsa, etc.

DEACON/NESS MEETING: Today at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel. If you are serving as a deacon or deaconess please attend. For questions please contact Arthur Bowen at 978-660-7411 or mailtomybrotherscall@verizon.net.

COMMUNITY CAFÉ: College Church members are needed to provide and serve food at the café tomorrow from 4:00–6:30 p.m.. Please contact Barbara King at 978-368-8419 if interested.

JESUS IS MOVING toward Jerusalem for His appointment at the cross. We invite you to observe the journey this week during our Recalibration meetings (Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.) as we hear Him teach provocative lessons on the journey in Luke 18:1-14.

Key Announcements for Mar. 13, 2010

This Sabbath's bulletin is ready for viewing at <http://www.thecollegechurch.com/ann_bul_cal.html. Several key announcements are below. They are written as if you are reading them Sabbath morning. There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS:

• Health Concerns: Roger & Regina Preston, Judy Brown, Cleverson Beckedorff (Lyllian’s brother), Paul Almeida, Bill Tymeson, Edith Jarschke (Annette Siver’s mother), Rick Trott, Randi Mason (Jonathan Siver’s girlfriend), Stan Collins (Ed’s dad), Biz Reynolds (Peter Christoph’s cousin), Cliff Pope, Juliette Willoughby, Thor Montgomery, Elle Robinson (friend of Joan Lufkin), Eugene Hernandez (Denbigh’s brother), Laura Lee Williams, Jayne Baccus-Hurley, Peggy Day, Amanda Bailey, Suzie Ruiz (Danny Sierra's cousin).
  
• Military Service: Kim King, Jason Currie.
  

EVERY WEEK Adventist World Radio receives letters of support from around the world. AWR broadcasts the message of God’s love for thousands of listener hours every day in over 80 languages, through short-wave, AM/FM, and the Internet. By generously supporting the AWR annual offering today, you will be giving hope a voice in areas where it is needed most.

FELLOWSHIP DINNER: All are welcome to join us downstairs in the Fellowship Hall for dinner after the 11:00 service for an all-church lunch of soup, salad and sandwiches. The Robertson class will sponsor next week’s dinner.

“SPRING FORWARD” Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour tonight as we switch to daylight saving time.

ALL WOMEN are invited to attend women's night this Monday at 6:30 pm in the Tea Room at the College Town Inn. Bring a friend and a dish to share.

IN OUR RECALIBRATION DISCUSSIONS (Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.) we are now seeing Jesus turning distinctly toward the cross. Let's continue the journey this week by reading Matthew 19:1 and Luke 17:11–19. All are invited to be part of this growth-time!

March Newsletter Posted

MARCH NEWSLETTER: The March issue of the College Church newsletter is now available at http://www.thecollegechurch.com/newsletter.html.

Important: In Pastor Pate's column there is a reference to the survey to gauge opinons about the newsletter. It will only take 4–5 minutes, and we appreciate any input you can give. Click here to take the survey. Lack of response will be interpreted as lack of interest in the newsletter.

Key Announcements for Mar. 6, 2010

This Sabbath's bulletin is ready for viewing at <http://www.thecollegechurch.com/ann_bul_cal.html. Several key announcements are below. They are written as if you are reading them Sabbath morning. There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS:

• Health Concerns: Roger Preston, Judy Brown, Cleverson Beckedorff (Lyllian’s brother), Paul Almeida, Bill Tymeson, Edith Jarschke (Annette Siver’s mother), Rick Trott, Randi Mason (Jonathan Siver’s girlfriend), Stan Collins (Ed’s dad), Biz Reynolds (Peter Christoph’s cousin), Cliff Pope, Juliette Willoughby, Thor Montgomery, Elle Robinson (friend of Joan Lufkin), Eugene Hernandez (Denbigh’s brother), Laura Lee Williams, Jayne Baccus-Hurley, Peggy Day, Amanda Bailey, Suzie Ruiz (Danny Sierra's cousin).
  
• Bereavement: The family of Erlon Blood (Janice Kendrick’s father), who passed away Tuesday afternoon. The calling hours are this evening and the funeral is tomorrow, both in Maine. Please contact the office if you would like more info.
  

CARDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT are on the table in the foyer. Sign them and brighten the life of a church family friend. Ministry of Nurture

FELLOWSHIP DINNER: All are welcome to join us downstairs in the Fellowship Hall for dinner after the 11:00 service, sponsored by the Gifford class. Next week’s dinner will be all-church soup, salad and sandwiches.

CLUB MEETINGS: Today at 1:15 p.m. in Primary 1. Little Lambs, Eager Beavers and Adventurers will separate into groups afterwards.

GAME NIGHT: 6:00 tonight, Fellowship Hall. Bring your snacks to share and games to play. The ping pong table will be up, so bring some comfy shoes too. Play games or just socialize with your fellow church members. See you there! The Social Committee

PATHFINDER CITRUS PICKUP: Tomorrow at the community service center (the usual place).

PASTORAL STAFF MEETING: This Monday at 4:00 p.m.

THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND CHURCH BOARD meet this Monday and Tuesday, respectively, at 7:00 p.m.

LUKE 16:1–17:10 are passages that many of us at times wish Jesus had left unsaid. Let's prayerfully reconsider these concepts in our Recalibration meetings this week.. Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.or 7:00 p.m.