Prayer Focus & Key Announcements for April 1, 2006

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PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Cheryl Trott, who is recovering from a fall, Bill Merriman (Houston’s brother), Jackie Jones, Marge Howes, Sam Severin, Lillian Peckham, Henry & John Livergood, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Ed Fortmiller, Jim Norcliffe, Shawn Bisson, and their families. We remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

WELCOME, GUESTS! Today after the 11:00 service is our monthly all-church fellowship dinner. Plan to provide large salads and desserts ready to serve, since we will be entertaining the SNEC Music Festival students, their parents and staff. The entrees, vegetables and breads will be provided. Next week the Weishers will host our guests at their home. Thanks, Jane

BABY WELCOME. Come, bring a salad and a welcome for Baby Faith Safford, to our home at 4:30 p.m. We’ll eat around 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to join the church family in this nurturing opportunity. Pastor “Mo” & Jane

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

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

YOUTH NITE this week will be bowling at Mason’s in Fitchburg. We’ll leave from the church parking lot at 7:00 p.m. Come early!

Prayer Focus & Key Announcements for March 25, 2006

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

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Cheryl Trott, who is recovering from a fall, Bill Merriman (Houston’s brother), Jackie Jones, Marge Howes, Sam Severin, Lillian Peckham, Henry & John Livergood, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Ed Fortmiller, Jim Norcliffe, Shawn Bisson, and their families. We remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

WELCOME, GUESTS! Join us in the Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 a.m. worship service for Sabbath dinner, hosted by the Right Side and Castle Sabbath School classes.

MOVIE NIGHT The 8th Graders are showing the movie Madagascar tonight at  Browning/SLA  to raise funds for their graduation events. They will also be serving hot dogs, popcorn, baked goodies and juices. Hope you can join us!

EDUCATION GRANTS The deadline is this Friday. Forms are available on the Information Post.
*   The Secondary Education Trust Fund grant is for those attending SDA academies. See eligibility requirements and instructions on form. Important: This year each student must apply individually—the academy won’t apply it automatically. Funds may not be available for late submissions.
*   The Three-way Student Aid Plan is shared by your school, home church and SNEC, and provides aid for GBA, SLA and AUC students. You must apply at the church that holds your membership.

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 Cheryl Trott, who is recovering from a fall, Bill Merriman (Houston’s brother), Jackie Jones, Marge Howes, Sam Severin, Lillian Peckham, Henry & John Livergood, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Ed Fortmiller, Jim Norcliffe, Shawn Bisson, and their families. We remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

WELCOME, GUESTS! Join us in the Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 a.m. worship service for Sabbath dinner, hosted by the Right Side and Castle Sabbath School classes.

MOVIE NIGHT The 8th Graders are showing the movie Madagascar tonight at  Browning/SLA  to raise funds for their graduation events. They will also be serving hot dogs, popcorn, baked goodies and juices. Hope you can join us!

EDUCATION GRANTS The deadline is this Friday. Forms are available on the Information Post.
*   The Secondary Education Trust Fund grant is for those attending SDA academies. See eligibility requirements and instructions on form. Important: This year each student must apply individually—the academy won’t apply it automatically. Funds may not be available for late submissions.
*   The Three-way Student Aid Plan is shared by your school, home church and SNEC, and provides aid for GBA, SLA and AUC students. You must apply at the church that holds your membership.

Unlocking the Signs Live Location Update

For those of you who may not know, we will not be showing the
remainder of the satellite series Unlocking the Signs. The tree in
front of our satellite dish has grown so much that it makes reception
extremely spotty. If you are planning on bringing anyone to the
series, please take them to the Leominster or Sterling English
churches instead so that they may hear the message.

Please ask the Lord to show us how to resolve this situation so that
we can be active in future evangelism.

Prayer Focus & Key Announcements for Mar. 18, 2006

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PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Bill Merriman (Houston’s brother), Jackie Jones, Marge Howes, Sam Severin, Lillian Peckham, Henry & John Livergood, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Ed Fortmiller, Jim Norcliffe, Shawn Bisson, and their families. We remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

In bereavement we remember the family of Norman King Jr., especially his children—Renese, Norman & Sharleen King—who passed away at the beginning of last week; and then the family of Elnora King’s brother-in-law—Jerome Richardson—who passed away at the end of last week.

WELCOME, GUESTS! Join the All-Church monthly haystack lunch today after the 11:00 a.m. service in the Fellowship Hall. Church Family, please participate by bringing toppings and a dessert. The church provides the beans, rice and chips. Hopefully your items are ready to add to the serving bowls and your desserts are ready to serve so no one needs to be in the kitchen during the worship service. Next Sabbath’s dinner will be hosted by the Right Side and Castle Sabbath School classes. Thanks, Jane

PLAN TO ATTEND the Praise Music Hymn Sing today at 4:30 p.m. in the Youth Chapel. We’ll use the DVDs with the beautiful scenery pictures on the screen. All ages come and enjoy!

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! Women’s Night Out is this Monday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. at my home. (Monday instead of Tuesday this month because of the Boonstra meetings here at the church.) Jane

Prayer Focus & Key Announcements for Mar. 11, 2006

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

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Bill Merriman (Houston’s brother), Jackie Jones, Marge Howes, Sam Severin, Lillian Peckham, Henry & John 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.

EVERY WEEK Adventist World Radio receives letters like this one from Africa: “It all happened like an accident. You seem to have a unique message. I have invited others to listen to your programs, but they ask me about your church. Can you tell me about your church and your teachings?” Today alone AWR will broadcast the voice of hope in nearly 70 languages all over the world. By giving generously to the AWR Annual Offering today, you will give millions of people what could be their only chance to hear about Jesus.

WELCOME, GUESTS! You are invited to Charlotte & Jack Creighton’s B&B hospitality room today for Sabbath dinner. Please meet Jack in the foyer—He’ll be holding the “Visitor Dinner” sign.

MONTHLY HAYSTACK ALL CHURCH LUNCH is next Sabbath in our Fellowship Hall. Plan to participate and bring toppings and a dessert. The church provides the beans, rice and chips. Bring your items chopped, cut, shredded or sliced ready to add to the serving bowls and your dessert cut and ready to serve. Thank you, Jane

Prayer Focus & Key Announcements for Mar. 4, 2006

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PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Katina Johnas, Pam Saunders, Bonnie Condon (Lori Schmidt’s mother, who is recovering from surgery), Marge Howes, Sam Severin, Lillian Peckham, Eileen Hutchins’ and Chris Kungie’s baby Jane, Henry & John 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.

SIGN A CARD OF ENCOURAGEMENT at the Ministry of Nurture table in the foyer today.

WELCOME, GUESTS! After the second service today, join us for an all-church Rice/Baked Potato Bar. Church family, I hope you’re ready with the toppings, salads, breads and desserts. Last names beginning with A–L: please bring potato toppings (such as gravy, creamed veggies, sautéed onions or mushrooms, cheese sauce, etc.) and dessert; last names beginning with M–Z: please bring a salad and bread or dinner rolls. Bring items ready to serve as we won’t be working in the kitchen during the service. Thanks, Jane

IF YOU ENJOYED The Appearing, please join us for another of Pastor Shawn’s messages, The Unknown Hour, today at 3:00 p.m. in the Youth Chapel.

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

BROWNING/SLA CONSTITUENCY MEETING this Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the school chapel. On the agenda are the principal’s report, a financial update for ’05–’06, constitution items (see your church office for copies of the constitution with proposed changes), and the ’06–’07 proposed budget. Hope to see you each there in support of your church school.