Services for Jody Fouche

Calling hours for Jody Fouche, the third SLA student to die as a
result of the tragic car accident on January 20, will be this
Thursday, Feb. 2, from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at the Village Church. His
funeral service will be here at the College Church this Friday at
10:00 am. Please continue to lift up in prayer the families of these
three young men.

Prayer Focus & Key Announcements, Jan. 28, 2006

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Dennis Williams, Judy Brown, Lillian Peckham, Baby Jane Kungie, Henry Livergood, Dorothea Scoble, Shelley Morrison, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Ed Fortmiller, Jim Norcliffe, Shawn Bisson, and their families. We also think of the concerns in our prayer book in the foyer.

The lives of four South Lancaster Academy students and their families were changed forever Friday, January 20, when they were involved in a car accident in Sterling. We continue to pray for the recovery of Nelson Perry and Jody Fouche. Nelson is home. Jody is still in very serious condition in the hospital. We mourn with the families of Ian Brown and Victor Owusu, who did not survive the crash. Both families have requested that in lieu of flowers donations be applied in their name to the scholarship fund of South Lancaster Academy.

TODAY’S SABBATH FLOWERS are presented in appreciation to all who do so much to provide a smooth-running, loving, caring, beautiful church—wonderful music, super children’s programs, great youth involvement, meaningful worship services and everything else that’s so good. Praise God! A Thankful Church Couple

WELCOME, GUESTS The Merriman team invites you to dinner today in the Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 a.m. service. Next week is our monthly all-church dinner. Last names beginning with A–L: please bring sandwiches and dessert; last names beginning with M–Z: please bring soup and relishes (carrots, celery, grape tomatoes, olives, etc.).

THE SNOWSHOE OUTING to the Oxbow reservation scheduled for this afternoon and has been canceled. Recent flooding of the Nashua River has made trails inaccessible. Regrets, Dr. Richard Brown and Pete Christoph

TONIGHT come to the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm for a church social. Bring table games and snacks. Everyone is welcome. The Social Committee

EARLY MANNA will not meet at the church this week. We’ll be back next Tuesday at 6:30 am in the church office. Join us!

SUPPERTIME FRIDAY is this Friday at 6:00 pm. Pastor “Mo” & Jane invite you to bring something to add to the meal. Come and welcome Kevin & Yessenia Bisson’s baby Jayven to our church family.

EVENSONG Join together next Sabbath at 4:00 pm to end the Sabbath thinking about Gracious Living In An Ungracious World. Invite someone to join you for this candlelit service.

Urgent Liver Donor Request

Henry Livergood, who recently retired after serving over 40 years in the food service department of Atlantic Union College, is urgently seeking a liver transplant donor. The requirements are as follows:

(1) Good health 

(2) From 18-55 years old 

(3) Large frame 

(4) Type "O" blood, positive or negative. 

Interested donors may call Mrs. Dottie Livergood at 978.368.8304 for more details.

Prayer Focus & Key Announcements for Jan. 21, 2006

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Lillian Peckham (Lillian O’Handley’s great-granddaughter), Baby Jane Kungie, Nelson LaPerriere (Joan Lufkin’s brother-in-law), Henry Livergood, Dorothea Scoble, Shelley Morrison, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Ed Fortmiller, Jim Norcliffe, Shawn Bisson, and their families. We also think of the concerns in our prayer book in the foyer.

WELCOME, GUESTS You’re invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall following our worship service today for our monthly “haystack” lunch (church family: remember your toppings and desserts). The Merriman team will host next week’s dinner.

PASTOR “MO” PANCAKE BREAKFAST will be tomorrow from 9:00 am–noon. Come for pancakes and vegan waffles and niceties. We welcome you all to our home for fellowship and good food. Pastor “Mo” & Jane

YOU CAN BE A “SCRUBBING BUBBLE”! Join me Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday morning 9:00 am–12:00 noon to do a little cleaning here at the church. I’ve got the equipment, you supply the energy! Thanks, Jane

STERLING HEALTHCARE MINISTRY Our monthly service will be this Friday at 10:00 am. Interested in participating? Please contact Michelle Willliams at 508.728.6495.

NEXT SABBATH the 8:15 service in the Youth Chapel resumes.

ELDER/DEACON ORDINATION: If you are serving as a deacon or elder in the College Church and have never been ordained, please make every effort to be here next Sabbath, January 28, 2006.  We will include a prayer of ordination in the 11:00 worship service.  

Prayer Focus & Key Announcements for Jan. 14, 2006

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Lillian Peckham (Lillian O’Handley’s great-granddaughter), Baby Jane Kungie, Nelson LaPerriere (Joan Lufkin’s brother-in-law), Henry Livergood, Dorothea Scoble, Shelley Morrison, Barry Williams (Dennis’s brother), Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Ed Fortmiller, Jim Norcliffe, Shawn Bisson, and their families. We also think of the concerns in our prayer book in the foyer.

Tom King has gone home from the hospital and continues to need much prayer. Remember him in your devotions.

URGENT LIVER DONOR REQUEST
Henry Livergood, who recently retired after serving over 40 years in the food service department of Atlantic Union College, is urgently seeking a liver transplant donor. The requirements are as follows: (1) Good health (2) From 18-55 years old (3) Large frame (4) Type "O" blood, positive or negative. Interested donors may call Mrs. Livergood at 978.368.8304 for more details. (Please Note: The area code is incorrect in the printed bulletin. The error was carried over from the original email submission.)

WELCOME, VISITORS! You’re invited to join Jack & Charlotte Creighton and company at their bed & breakfast for lunch today. Look for the “Visitor Dinner” sign in the foyer after the worship service for directions.

COMMUNITY CAFÉ College Church members are needed to provide and serve food at the café tomorrow from 4:00–6:30 pm. Contact Pastor Elizabeth Castle if interested.

WOMEN’S NIGHT OUT Come this Tuesday at 6:30 pm for supper (bring whatever you’d like) and fellowship at my home. We have a wonderful time—just ask someone who attends! Jane

Celebration of Enid Schmidt's Life

Dear College Church Family,

For those who may not have heard, we will celebrate Enid Schmidt's
life tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 11:00 am here at the church.
Afterwards everyone is invited to a fellowship dinner in the
fellowship hall. There will then be a private burial.

There is no need to bring food for the dinner; however, if you like,
you can bring chilled apple juice (no cider).

Please remember Enid's family in prayer. God bless,

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Ed Collins, Office Manager | office@thecollegechurch.com
College Church of SDA | www.thecollegechurch.com
337 Main St., PO Box 877 | (978)368-2130 voice
So. Lancaster, MA 01561 | (978)368-2016 fax
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Prayer Focus & Key Announcements for Jan. 7, 2006

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Lillian Peckham (Lillian O’Handley’s great-granddaughter), Louise Davis (Houston Merriman’s sister), Baby Jane Kungie, Nelson LaPerriere (Joan Lufkin’s brother-in-law), Henry Livergood, Kevin & Yessenia Bisson’s baby Jayven, Dorothea Scoble, Shelley Morrison, Barry Williams (Dennis’s brother), Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Tom King (Bonita’s brother-in-law), Ed Fortmiller, Jim Norcliffe, Shawn Bisson, Enid Schmidt, and their families. We also think of the concerns in our prayer book in the foyer.

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

WELCOME, VISITORS! Join us today for our monthly “all-church” dinner in the fellowship hall right after the worship service. Members: remember our modified, set menu. Last names beginning with A–L: please bring soup and relishes (carrots, celery, grape tomatoes, olives, etc.); last names beginning with M–Z: please bring sandwiches and dessert. Join us for a great fellowship to start the New Year with church family.

CHURCH SOCIAL tonight in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00. Come for supper—we’ll provide the burgers, buns and fixins’ and drinks. You bring the salads, chips and desserts. Bring table games and we’ll provide the group games. College Church Social Committee

PASTORAL STAFF MEMBERS will be attending an all-day SNEC pastors’ meeting Monday and therefore will not be available. There will be regular church office hours. In case of an emergency, please call the office.

THE FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet this Monday at 7:00 pm.

THE CHURCH BOARD will meet this Tuesday at 7:00 pm.

PLAYTIME/MUSIKGARTEN resumes this Wednesday.