Key Announcements for , 2008

Several key announcements are below. Please remember that it is assumed you are reading them Sabbath morning. There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS: With health concerns we remember Ralph Dawkins' father Ralph, who suffered serious burns in a house fire, Cindy Sigler (Houston Merriman's niece,) Peggy Day, Kim King, Sharon Olejniczak, Virginia Livermore, Laura Lee Williams. 

FELLOWSHIP DINNER TODAY: Guests are welcome to join us downstairs in the fellowship hall after church today for dinner. Members: please make sure to bring enough to feed not only your own family but guests as well. 

AUC INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL: Tomorrow from 5:00–9:00 p.m. at the AUC gym. Nominal entrance fee plus the cost of food. All are welcome—please come and support AUC student missions!

WOMENS' NITE OUT: 6:30 p.m. This Monday at the College Town Inn tea room. We will have a potluck dinner and fellowship. Plan to be there. Directions will be available on the information post in the foyer. 

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

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

LIFESTYLE MATTERS SEMINAR: Starts this Tuesday and runs Nov. 11, 13, 18 and 20 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Pick up a flyer from the table in the narthex to share with a friend, co-worker, or neighbor. Please pre-register at lifestylematters@comcast.net or 978-368-2130 so that we can plan for materials and food sampling. We can all benefit from a healthier lifestyle seminar. Registration fee due at the door cover 161-page Simple Solutions seminar book. Couples could share.

THE KING'S HERALDS will present a concert here at the College Church this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The Heralds are the oldest continuously-performing gospel quartet in America. There is something for everyone in the variety of their music. A freewill offering will be taken and CDs will be available. Please Note: There will be no prayer meeting that night so that everyone may attend the concert. 

THANKSGIVING BASKET MINISTRY

• Some have made generous financial contributions to this project and we thank-you. We still need a lot more money to purchase staples and fresh produce for 80 to 100 families. The staples that still need funding are flour, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, rice, and beans, and the fresh produce are potatoes, onions, carrots, and oranges. Businesses, families or individuals who are interested in sponsoring a specific item or donating to the general fund can make checks out to the College Church with "Thanksgiving Project" in the memo section. Please make donations by Nov. 15. For questions or more information call Jacalyn Nosek at 978-365-4466. 

• Praise God for the compassion and generosity of our Lancaster community. They supported this Thanksgiving Food Drive by giving in great abundance. But we still have significant needs. We need more cans/jars of fruit, juice, vegetables, soup, beans, sauces (ex. spaghetti) and boxes/packages of cereals (hot or cold), pasta, rice, breads or other food items that help provide people with a well rounded, healthy diet. We do not need any cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, or boxed potatoes. You can bring your donations any time between now and Nov. 17.

• Start a wonderful new tradition with your family by helping us deliver Thanksgiving gift baskets on Sabbath, Nov. 22, from 2:00–5:00 p.m. We need more help than ever to deliver between 80 and 100 gift baskets. This is one of the best experiences you can give your children, giving them the joy of helping others—a wonderful family memory regardless of age. If you don't have children, we still need you. Sign up on the bulletin insert and put it in the offering plate or turn it into the church office.