Prayer Focus & Key Announcements for Feb. 25, 2006

Remember that it is assumed you are reading these announcements on Sabbath morning.

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Bonnie Condon (Lori Schmidt’s mother), Marge Howes, Sam Severin, Lillian Price, Lillian Peckham, Eileen Hutchins’ and Chris Kungie’s baby Jane, Henry Livergood, 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.

In bereavement we remember the family of Lillian Praeger, Bill Wood’s mother, who passed away Sabbath afternoon. Her memorial service will be Sunday, March 5, at 10:30 a.m. at the Village Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations in her name be sent to the SLA scholarship fund.

WELCOME GUESTS! Please join us today after the 11:00 a.m. service for dinner in our fellowship hall downstairs, hosted by Bob & Nancy Broderick and Karl & Michelle Hernandez and their teams.

PIZZA & GAMES tonight at 6:00 in the Fellowship Hall. We hope you’ve let us know you’re coming so there’s pizza ordered for you! Otherwise you may bring your own. Remember to bring items you’d like to eat with pizza as your contribution. The Social Committee

CARLEEN DEBLOIS’ Bartlett Art Gallery opening is tomorrow from 1:00–4:00 p.m.

SUPPERTIME FRIDAY All are encouraged to come to our house for the monthly supper this coming Friday at 6:00 p.m. Pastor “Mo” & Jane

Madeline Schmidt's Services

By now most of you have heard that Madeline Schmidt, Oscar's wife of 62 years, passed away Sabbath morning. This is to inform you of her services. The calling hours will be Wednesday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Miles funeral home in Sterling, and her memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. this Thursday here at the church, followed by the graveside service. 

Please continue to remember Oscar and the rest of Madeline's loved ones in this time of loss.

Madeline Schmidt's Services

By now most of you have heard that Madeline Schmidt, Oscar's wife of 62 years, passed away Sabbath morning. This is to inform you of her services. The calling hours will be Wednesday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Miles funeral home in Sterling, and her memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. this Thursday here at the church, followed by the graveside service. 

Please continue to remember Oscar and the rest of Madeline's loved ones in this time of loss.

Prayer Focus & Key Announcements for Feb. 18, 2006

Remember that it is assumed you are reading these announcements on Sabbath morning.

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Madeline Schmidt, Bonnie Condon (Lori’s mother), Marge Howes, Sam Severin, Lillian Price, Judy Brown, Lillian Peckham, Eileen Hutchins’ and Chris Kungie’s baby Jane, Henry Livergood, Dorothea Scoble, 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.

PRAISE GOD! We thank you for your prayers and support during our daughter-in-law’s long ordeal. We were in Chicago for her surgery on the 8th. The doctor was successful in removing her tumor and we hope and pray for a soon and full recovery. Seth & Shelly want to get back to a normal (what’s normal with a lively almost-one-year old!) life with little Luke. Pat & Jane

WELCOME GUESTS! Please join us today after the 11:00 am service for our monthly church family “haystack” lunch downstairs in our Fellowship Hall. Church family: remember your generous amounts of toppings and desserts! Next week’s dinner will be hosted by the Broderick/Hernandez team.

EVERYONE’S INVITED TO THE HYMN SING THIS AFTERNOON at 4:00 p.m. in Jack & Charlotte Creighton’s B&B hospitality room just down the street at “Five Corners.” Michelle Williams will lead out, and here’s what you can bring:
      Your instruments
      Snacks or drinks to share
     Table activity for your children
We’ll end the Sabbath with a story by Pastor “Mo.” See me if you need directions. Jane

PIZZA & GAMES Let Darla or Jane from the Social Committee know by this Wednesday if you’ll be coming to the game night Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m. so we’ll know how much pizza to order. Your contribution is whatever you’d like to eat with the pizza!

THE AUC MUSIC DEPARTMENT cordially invites you to our February concerts.
     Red Room Guest Artist Concert – Tomorrow, 7:30 p.m., Thayer Red Room. Pianist Elizabeth Schumann will perform works by Corigliano, Chopin, Beethoven and Liszt. Ms. Schumann was a recipient of the prestigious Gilmore Young Artists Award in 2004 and was highlighted in a PBS TV documentary on the Gilmore Festival.
     Senior Recital – This Monday, 8:00 p.m., Thayer Red Room. Olga Bilan, soprano, will present her senior recital. The program includes works by Purcell, Mozart, Fauré, Rachmaninoff, Copland and Puccini.

CANCER PREVENTION & SURVIVAL WORKSHOP February 20–23 at AUC’s Chan Shun Dining Commons. See bulletin board for details.

BUSINESS MEETING College Church members, please come this Tuesday from 7:00–9:00 p.m. in the Youth Chapel for a church business meeting. Besides reviewing financial and membership issues, we will focus on two areas of ministry priority. Bryan Castle will dialogue with us on the future of our video ministry. We will also consider our ongoing commitment to the growth of Browning Elementary School and South Lancaster Academy.

STERLING HEALTHCARE MINISTRY Our monthly service is this Friday at 10:00 a.m. Interested in participating? Please contact Michelle Willliams at 508.728.6495.

Prayer Focus & Key Announcements for Feb. 11, 2006

Remember that it is assumed you are reading these announcements on Sabbath morning.

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Sam Severin, Lillian Price, Judy Brown, Lillian Peckham, Eileen Hutchins’ and Chris Kungie’s baby Jane, 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 Today after the 11:00 a.m. service Bill & Pam Weisher invite you to their home. Look for the “Visitor Dinner” sign in the foyer to meet them and get directions.

“HAYSTACK” LUNCH next Sabbath for all who would like to participate. Remember, the church provides the beans, rice and chips and you bring the toppings and desserts.

SPECIAL DAY OF PRAYER Join us at 3:00 p.m. today in the Youth Chapel for special prayer time and a DVD feature by Shawn Boonstra regarding the March satellite crusade Revelation Speaks: Unlocking the Signs.

“YES AND NO” Yes, come to the Fellowship Hall tonight for games and snacks, but No, not for pizza. Let us know by Wednesday, February 22, if you’d like pizza on Saturday night, February 25 for that date’s game night. Contact Darla or Jane from the Social Committee.

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

Prayer Focus & Key Announcements for Feb. 4, 2006

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Dennis Williams, Judy Brown, Lillian Peckham, Eileen Hutchins’ and Chris Kungie’s baby Jane, 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.

In bereavement we remember the family of Jody Fouché, who died last Sabbath afternoon from his injuries in the car accident. His funeral was yesterday here at the church.

SIGN A CARD OF ENCOURAGEMENT in the foyer today.

WELCOME, GUESTS Today after the 11:00 a.m. service 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.). Next week the Weishers will host our guests at their home.

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

THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE will meet this Monday at 7:00 p.m..

WOMEN’S NIGHT OUT! Come this Tuesday for an early “Valentine Treat.” Bring something, if you like, to add to the supper and enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun beginning at 6:30 p.m.—there is no “late” so come when you can. I look forward to our time together each month and I hope you do too! All women are welcome and encouraged to come. Jane