Key Announcements for Oct. 28, 2006

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

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember NAD President Don Schneider, Eric Bartlett, Beryl Christoph, Ray Dow, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Jim Norcliffe, and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

WELCOME, GUESTS! The Broderick/Hernandez team will host today's dinner for you. Join us in the Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 a.m. service.

ELDER’S MEETING All elders are requested to attend the meeting today at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel. Thank you, Ulises Poyser

ORGAN AND ORCHESTRA CONCERT tonight at 7:30. William Ness, organist, and Marjorie Ness, conductor, will perform the Two Organ Concertos of Josef Rheinberger at the Memorial Congregational Church, 26 Concord Road, Sudbury. All are invited. Directions are available on the Information Post.

AUC SYMPHONY GALA ORCHESTRA CONCERT Tonight at 8:00, Machlan Auditorium. Harold Farberman is the guest conductor. He is the director and founder of the International Conducting Institute at Bard College, New York. Reception following. No admission fee; donations accepted. The orchestra will play Symphony No. 1 (Beethoven), Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 (Mahler), Unanswered Question (Ives), and Symphony No. 35 (Mozart).

“FALL BACK” Remember to set your clocks back one hour tonight as we return to standard time.

EATING RIGHT FOR CANCER SURVIVAL Chef Sualua Tupolo, director of AUC's Culinary Arts program, will guide us through this free seminar, open to cancer survivors, their families, friends and anyone interested in learning about this protective lifestyle. 6:00–8:00 p.m. October 30–November 9 (Monday through Thursday only). You may register by calling Sharon Olejniczak, 508.753.3565, Elaine Kennedy, 978.368.0603 or the church office.

TWO AUC SMALL GROUPS are meeting here at the church Tuesday nights from 7:00–7:45 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, contact Ransom Woodson at ext 2900 or ransomwoodson@hotmail.com, or just come.
Ø     Bible 101: An introduction to Jesus through the study of His Word. Recommended for those young in their faith or wanting to know about Jesus. Location: Youth Center
Ø     Reaffirming Our Faith: The focus of this group will be to further develop a relationship with those who know Jesus. Recommended for those who need clarity or have misconceptions about God and salvation. Location: Music Room.

YOUTH NITE Meet at the church at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday to go roller skating.

SUPPERTIME FRIDAY is this Friday at 6:00 pm at the Morrison’s home. Everyone is welcome. Can’t beat great food and fellowship to start the Sabbath!

Key Announcements for Oct. 21, 2006

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

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Eric Bartlett, Beryl Christoph, Ray Dow, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Jim Norcliffe, and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

WELCOME, GUESTS! Join the monthly haystack lunch after the 11:00 a.m. service in the Fellowship Hall. The church will provide the chips, rice and beans. Members: please bring toppings, such as lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onions, salsa, etc. and a dessert. Next Sabbath’s dinner will be hosted by the Broderick/Hernandez team.

THE ATLANTIC UNION COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT will present a vespers program today at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Please join us for this sacred program that will include musical compositions performed by students majoring in music as well as readings for meditation.

FALL WEEK OF SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS “Normal Christianity,” a video series with Ben Maxson, will be our study base this week. Join us for examination, discussion and prayer. Let us grow together. The meetings will be in the chapel nightly at 7:00 p.m. starting this evening and finishing next Sabbath.

LIVE THEATER TONIGHT! Come see an all-student cast enact Lorraine Hansberry's 1958 classic A Raisin In The Sun tonight at 7:00 in AUC's Machlan Auditorium. This full-length play featuring the struggles and aspirations of a poor black family in Chicago's South Side has been a year in production, so come support the cast and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Produced by AUC's English Department. Free admission. Bring a friend.

YOUTH NITE Meet at the church Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. for community outreach.

AUC FACULTY LECTURE SERIES 2006–07 Reuben Kimwomi, Associate Professor of Chemistry, will present “Antioxidants and Sunscreen Products from Vernonia Galamensis Vegetable Oil” this Thursday at 7:00 p.m., Science Building Amphitheater.

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.

Key Announcements for Oct. 14, 2006

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PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Eric Bartlett, Beryl Christoph, Ray Dow, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Jim Norcliffe, and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

CARDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT will be on the table in the foyer all morning. Sign them and brighten the life of a church family friend. Ministry of Nurture

“SMILE PRETTY” If you have been attending or have become College Church members since our last update to the pictorial directory (December, 2005!), come to the Chapel to have your picture taken today. Peter Christoph will be there after early worship, after Sabbath School and after the 11:00 service. Thanks, Jane

OUR INDOOR FELLOWSHIP MEALS begin this week. Houston & Margarita Merriman and their team will host the meal. The church family is welcome to attend and to help by bringing food.

DID YOU REMEMBER your homemade cookies or bars for the college students? Please take them to the kitchen and place them on the assigned counter. Or, if you want, drop them by my house tomorrow or bring them to the church kitchen by 8:00 a.m. Monday that would be great. If you have time to help package them, plan to join me Monday by 8:30 a.m. Thanks in advance from the dorm students. Jane

CAMPFIRE VESPERS tonight at 5:30 at Camp Winnekeag. Not many signed up—but come if you’d like. We just hope we don’t run out of food—if many come who didn’t sign up—but we really want you to come so “here’s hoping.” Bring your outdoor instruments and wear warm clothes. There will be a light supper and hayride. Social Committee

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! All women are invited to come to my home for supper at 6:30 p.m. and an evening of enjoyment this Tuesday. We have such a fun time learning new things about each other. Jane

YOUTH NITE Meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. this Wednesday.

AUC Has a New Web Address!

To visit Atlantic Union College on the Internet, from now on go to

www.auc.edu

Very Important: this means that all AUC email addresses have changed as well. The new format is firstnamedotlastname@auc.edu

Example: ellen.white@auc.edu

Please start using the new web and email addresses immediately. If you have any questions, contact AUC’s Information Technology department at 978.368.2380.

Key Announcements for Oct. 7, 2006

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FINANCE COMMITTEE & BOARD CHANGES This Tuesday the finance committee will meet from 6:30–7:30 p.m. and the church board will meet from 7:30–8:30 p.m.

YOUTH NITE For youth night this week, meet at the church at 6:30 pm for a surprise outreach activity.

SUPPERTIME FRIDAY Come this Friday at 6:00 p.m. for supper at our home—everyone is welcome! Since we’re away this weekend we’re having the supper a week later than the usual first Friday of the month. Pastor “Mo”
& Jane

OUR INDOOR FELLOWSHIP MEALS begin next week. Houston & Margarita Merriman and their team will host the meal. The church family is welcome to attend and to help by bringing food. Thanks, Jane

New Elder's Schedule and Elder's Digest

College Church Elders: 

If you haven’t already done so, please pick up your Q4 duty schedule in the deacon’s room, as well as your copy of the new issue of Elder’s Digest.