Key Announcements for Sept. 2, 2006

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

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Alberto Sbacchi, “Little Lillian” Peckham, Ray Dow, Ada Vega, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Jim Norcliffe, and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

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

PRAYER AFTERGLOW with today’s elder, Jeffrey Marshall, in the Junior Room after the 11:00 a.m. service. Brief, focused prayer, so come right in.

WELCOME, GUESTS! We’re so happy you’re worshipping with us today. Join us after the 11:00 a.m. service for a picnic lunch in Jack & Charlotte Creighton’s yard at the College Town Inn. Directions are on the Information Post. Members, please bring your food ready to serve.

EVANGELISM OPPORTUNITIES For more info or to register, contact Linda Tooley at 978.365.4551 ext. 21 or ltooley@sneconline.org.
Ø   Reaching and Winning Your Jewish Friends: The SNEC Jewish Ministry Advisory invites those who want to share the gospel with their Jewish friends to attend this seminar. Through Spirit-filled people like you, the message of Yeshua our Messiah will reach them. The registration deadline is this Tuesday and the seminar is September 10 from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. in Bailey Hall behind the SNEC office. Fee includes materials and lunch.

THE MINISTRY OF NURTURE committee will meet this coming Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Junior Room. If you’re joining the committee this year (new nominating report) please come to this first meeting after the summer break too. Looking forward to everyone attending! Elaine Kennedy, Coordinator

YOUTH NITE “Come one, come all” this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The youth invite you to join them to assemble their new furnishings. “Does that mean I have to be able to use screwdrivers, etc.?” A big YES!! Refreshments will be served.

CALLING ALL KIDS FOR CHILDREN’S CHOIRS What a blessing it is for the children and church family when the children’s choirs participate in worship. Parents, plan to enroll your children this Wednesday, at the first rehearsal. Looking forward to a great year with you! Teacher Lira Cady, director
Ø   Children grades K–3 meet with the Good Shepherd Choir at 3:15 p.m.
Ø   Children grades 4–8 meet with the Young Musicians’ Choir at 4:15 p.m.

THE WOMEN’S CHORUS will have an  organizational “get-together” this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the church choir room.  Let’s see what day and time works best for the majority.  If you have any interest in being part of this group just come! Consder this your personal invitation! Carol Swinyar, director

THE MEN’S CHORUS will begin this Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the music room. We want to get started, but the practice day and time could change later. Come, participate and enjoy! Ralph Dawkins, director

EARLY WORSHIP resumes at 8:15 a.m. next Sabbath.

Katharina Livergood Memorial Supper

You may have noticed in this week's key announcements (see previous
post below) that there will be a memorial service for Katharina
Livergood, Henry's mother, Sabbath afternoon. There will be a soup-
and-salad fellowship supper following the service. If you would like
to help, please contact Jane. Thank you very much.

Key Announcements for Aug. 26, 2006

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

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Alberto Sbacchi, “Little Lillian” Peckham, Ray Dow, Ada Vega, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Jim Norcliffe, and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

In bereavement we remember the family of Katharina Livergood, who passed away Wednesday here in Lancaster. She celebrated her 100th birthday May 20. The family invites you to the memorial service today at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel.

WELCOME, GUESTS! We’re so happy you’re worshipping with us today. Join us after the 11:00 a.m. service for a picnic lunch in Pastor “Mo” & Jane’s yard. Directions are on the Information Post. We will have a special welcome for Lilia & Artur Bacu, our newlyweds. Bring them a gift of money for the “money tree.” Members, please bring your food ready to serve.

EXPLORE BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS tomorrow. Meet at the Alewife T stop at 8:30 a.m. to join our group outing (or just meet us at Long Wharf) to take the 9:30 a.m. ferry to George’s Island. Bring a picnic lunch (or buy something there) and whatever else you think you’ll need—swimming suit, sunscreen, games, etc. We’ll see what happens from there!

Check www.bostonislands.org for information such as cost (fee covers ferry and shuttle between islands), explanation of the different islands, what there is to see and do, shuttle times, etc. If you don’t have access to the web, see me for printouts about what’s available. Carpool and let’s have a great time! Don’t hesitate to ask questions. Sign up with me if you plan to go—just another opportunity for church family fellowship. Fun for all ages! (Pastor “Mo”) & Jane

WOMEN’S NIGHT OUT! Come this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for supper and an evening of relaxation and fellowship at my home. All women (teenage and above) are invited. Jane

EVANGELISM OPPORTUNITIES For more info or to register, contact Linda Tooley at 978.365.4551 ext. 21 or ltooley@sneconline.org.
Ø  English-speaking Lay Evangelism Training: The presenter is Pastor James Fox, director of evangelism, communications and training for the Wisconsin Conference. Who should attend? All church officers and members who love Jesus and are willing to share God’s love through witnessing. The deadline for registration is this Wednesday to get the best price; the seminar will be September 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Machlan Auditorium.
Ø  Reaching and Winning Your Jewish Friends: The SNEC Jewish Ministry Advisory invites those who want to share the gospel with their Jewish friends to attend this seminar. Through Spirit-filled people like you, the message of Yeshua our Messiah will reach them. The registration deadline is September 4, and the seminar is September 10 from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. in Bailey Hall behind the SNEC office. Fee includes materials and lunch.

YOUTH NITE Meet at the church Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. for games and food.

THE NEXT SLA/BROWNING SCHOOL BOARD MEETING will be held this Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Please plan to be there.

Key Announcements for Aug. 19, 2006

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

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Alberto Sbacchi, “Little Lillian” Peckham, Ray Dow, Ada Vega, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Jim Norcliffe, and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

WELCOME, GUESTS! We’re so happy you’re worshipping with us today. Join us after the 11:00 a.m. service for a picnic lunch in Lloyd & Judy Hodder’s yard. Directions are on the Information Post in the foyer. Please note: extra parking is available inside the gate at the back entrance to the SNEC campground. Please don’t block the street. Members, please bring your food ready to serve. Pastor “Mo” & Jane

“SUNDAY IN THE SUN” is tomorrow at Salisbury State Park Beach at 10:00 a.m. Jane

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.

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

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

YOUTH NITE Meet at the church Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. to go to Kimball’s for miniature golf and ice cream.

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

PATHFINDER PARENTS’ MEETING: To make our upcoming Pathfinder year a success, we will be having a parents’ meeting this Friday at 7:00 p.m. and again next Sabbath at 3:00 p.m. for those who can't make the Friday meeting. Both will be held at the Pathfinder clubhouse on the SNEC campgrounds. It is of extreme importance that we meet with all parents who are going to have a child in Pathfinders this year.

Key Announcements for Aug. 12, 2006

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

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Helen Sauls (Ray’s mother, who is having hip surgery), Alberto Sbacchi, “Little Lillian” Peckham, Ray Dow, Ada Vega, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Jim Norcliffe, and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

WELCOME, GUESTS! We’re so happy you’re worshipping with us today. Join us after the 11:00 a.m. service for a picnic lunch in Frank & Marge Howes’ yard, enjoying all their birds. Directions are on the Information Post in the foyer. Members: please bring your food ready to serve. Pastor “Mo” & Jane

Next week’s picnic will be in Lloyd & Judy Hodder’s yard right here in Lancaster.

PATHFINDERS For more information, contact Gilbert Caraballo at 978.733.1948 or gilbertjrc@comcast.net.
* Registration: Attention all parents, Pathfinders, teens and youth ages 10–18! The Lancaster Ambassadors Pathfinder Club will begin for the upcoming year on Sabbath, September 2. You may pick up and fill out registration and medical insurance forms today at 4:00 p.m. in the Village Church Fellowship Hall.

“SUNDAY IN THE SUN” is tomorrow at Salisbury State Park Beach at
10:00 a.m. I’ll really miss being there, as we’ll be on vacation. Jane

YOUTH NITE Meet in the Fellowship Hall for games this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Key Announcements for Aug. 5, 2006

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

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Alberto Sbacchi, “Little Lillian” Peckham, Bob Pasquale, Ray Dow, Ada Vega, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Jim Norcliffe, and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

STOP BY the Ministry of Nurture table in the foyer and sign cards to brighten church family friends.

WELCOME, GUESTS! We’re so happy you’re worshipping with us today. Join us after the 11:00 a.m. service for a picnic lunch under the grape arbor in Antonio & Maria Figueiredo’s yard in Hudson. Directions are on the Information Post in the foyer. Members: please bring your food ready to serve. Pastor “Mo” & Jane

Next week’s picnic will be in Frank & Marge Howes’ yard, enjoying all their birds.

“SUNDAY IN THE SUN” is tomorrow at Salisbury State Park Beach at
10:00 a.m. I’ll really miss being there, as we’ll be on vacation the next two Sundays. Jane

YOUTH NITE This Wednesday come to SLA at 5:30 p.m. for softball and ice cream.