Prayer Focus & Key Announcements for July 1, 2006

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


PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Bea McNamara, Ray Dow, Ada Vega, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Jim Norcliffe, Shawn Bisson, and their families. We remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

In bereavement we remember the family of Ed Fortmiller, who passed away last Sabbath. His funeral was Wednesday here in the College Church Sanctuary.

MINISTRY OF NURTURE CARDS Stop by the table in the foyer today and sign the cards of encouragement.

WELCOME, GUESTS! We’re so happy you’re worshipping with us today. Join us for a picnic lunch in our yard (or inside if the weather doesn’t cooperate!)after the 11:00 a.m. service. Directions are on the Information Post in the foyer. Members, please bring your food ready to serve. Pastor “Mo” & Jane

THIS EVENING at 7:00 pm in the Red Room at Thayer Conservatory, the participants of the Summer Vocal Music Festival will conclude with a concert featuring selections from their sacred repertoire. The concert, which will last approximately one hour, will provide an opportunity for a freewill offering to support the AUC music department. All are invited to this special event.

“SUNDAY IN THE SUN” begins tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. at Salisbury Beach State Park. Come any time and enjoy the sun and fellowship. As usual we park in the first parking lot and are to the left of the lifeguard stand. We’ll stay ‘til about 2:00 p.m. as the traffic is usually bad after that. Directions are on the Information Post in the foyer. Jane

DUE TO THE JULY 4 HOLIDAY, the bulletin deadline this week will be Monday at noon.

THE DEPRESSION RECOVERY GROUP will meet on Wednesday this week due to the holiday. Next week we will return to Monday.

Fwd: Ed Fortmiller's Obituary & Funeral Arrangements

Edward G. Fortmiller, Jr. of Hudson MA

Obituary and Funeral Arrangements

Born: Baltimore MD 24 December 1947
Died: peacefully at home on 24 June 2006, after a long illness

Survived by his wife of 31 years, Joan (Tyler) Fortmiller.
His parents pre-deceased him.

Ed was the eldest of 10 children.

William Fortmiller of Northampton PA
Ralph, David, John, and Roy Ertel of Harrisburg, PA
Nancy Poist of Westminster MD
Sara Christensen of Mansfield MA
Stephen Ertel of Nampa ID
Richard Ertel of Salt Lake City UT

Ed served his country in 1968-69 at the 24th Evacuation Hospital in
Vietnam, as a corpsman on the orthopedic ward, and as a medical
assistant in the operating room. He received recognition for his
exemplary service with the Army Commendation Medal, the National
Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam
Campaign Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He remained active in
support of the Hospital, serving recently as the webmaster for the
24th Evac Hospital website.

A computer software engineer, Ed was employed by Digital Equipment
Corporation for 25 years.

Ed was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He served his
church in many capacities including deacon, and was the webmaster for
the College Church in South Lancaster. Ed's passion was to quietly
live a life committed to God, making an impact on the lives of
everyone around him. Ed believed in volunteer work, giving thousands
of hours of service. His most enduring legacy is his design of a
website on the meaning and importance of the Bible Sabbath.
WWW.SabbathTrail.org.

For anyone wishing to make a donation in Ed's memory, it is our wish
that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a charitable
organization that was dear to Ed's heart. Donations are accepted at
the funeral home, or can be sent directly to:

Three Angels Broadcasting Network
PO Box 220
West Frankfort IL 62896
618-627-4651

Calling Hours: Tuesday, June 27, 4-8 pm
Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home
50 Central Street (Route 62)
Hudson MA 01749
978-562-3252
For travel information: www.tighehamilton.com

Funeral: Wednesday, June 28, 10:00 am
College Seventh-day Adventist Church
337 Main Street (Route 70)
South Lancaster MA 01561
978-368-2130
For travel information: www.thecollegechurch.com

Graveside Service will follow the funeral service
Forestvale Cemetery
Broad Street
Hudson MA

Lunch will be served following the graveside service, at the Hudson
Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 94 Marlboro Street, Hudson.
All are welcome.

--
Joan E. Fortmiller | Hudson MA |
joan@fortmiller.us_______________________________________________
Edlist mailing list
Edlist@fortmiller.us
http://fortmiller.us/mailman/listinfo/edlist_fortmiller.us

Ed Fortmiller Update June 24

Dear College Church Family,

With sadness we relay the following message from Joan Fortmiller.
Please pray for her and the rest of Ed's loved ones.

Dear Family & Friends,

It is with emptiness in my heart that I write this email. Ed died
this morning peacefully at home. My best friend for 32 years now
sleeps, waiting for the promised day when he will hold my hand once
again.

The Bible gives me assurance in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18: It says;

"Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall
asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We
believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God
will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According
to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who
are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede
those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down
from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and
with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.
After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up
together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so
we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each other
with these words."

I will send another update on Sunday night, when funeral arrangements
are complete.

Love,

Joan

Prayer Focus & Key Announcements for June 3, 2006

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

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Laura Lee Williams, Ray Dow, Al Schleuter, Ada Vega, Mary Tambolleo, Cheryl Trott, 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.

CARDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT Stop by the Ministry of Nurture table in the foyer and sign a card to brighten a church friend’s day. Ministry of Nurture

WELCOME, VISITORS Pastor “Mo” & Jane invite you to their yard for a picnic after church today. Members: Bring picnic food ready to serve. Hope you’ll come. Directions are on the Information Post in the foyer, or just ask one of the pastors.

DOOR-TO-DOOR MINISTRY There will be a group of people meeting at the church at 2:00 p.m. today to pass out books in surrounding towns (weather permitting). Team leaders are Ray Williams and Cheryl Almeida.

A HYMN SING will follow the picnic the Morrison’s at 3:00 p.m. Come for one or both for an afternoon of fellowship. Michelle Williams

THE NEDLEY DEPRESSION RECOVERY PROGRAM is for those who deal with depression and those who care for them. We meet Mondays at 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Chapel. For more information, contact Pastor Castle at 978.368.2130.

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