Key Announcements for Dec. 30, 2006

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

PRAYER FOCUS We praise the Lord for the recovery of NAD President Don Schneider. With health concerns we remember Laura Lee Williams (upcoming surgeries), Kaj Sonne, Lillian O'Handley, Eric Bartlett, Beryl Christoph, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Jim Norcliffe, and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

WELCOME GUESTS Please join us today for dinner in the Fellowship Hall following the church service. The Right Side & Castle Sabbath School classes will host the meal. The church family is welcome to attend, but please participate by providing food.

REMEMBER next Sabbath’s communion and agape gathering during our worship service at 11:00 a.m. The church will provide pita & hummus for the gathering which will be a continuation of the service. The gathering will be held in the Fellowship Hall. You are invited to bring sliced & ready to serve sweet breads, dried & fresh fruits, nuts and cheese platters. Come and enjoy worship and fellowship with fellow Christians. The Pastoral Staff

TO BE CREDITED TO THE 2006 TAX YEAR, your donations must be turned in by the time the church closes today, or if mailed, must be postmarked by midnight December 31 and received by January 7. Make sure we have your up-to-date address so that you can receive your donation statement. Questions? Email treasurer@thecollegechurch.com.

AFTERNOON CHILDREN’S CHOIRS resume this Wednesday.

SUPPERTIME FRIDAY is this coming Friday at 6:00 p.m. at our home. Come and enjoy. Make a New Year’s resolution to come if you haven’t before! Pastor “Mo” & Jane

Key Announcements for Dec. 23, 2006

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

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Kaj Sonne, Lillian O'Handley, Mary Tambolleo, NAD President Don Schneider, Eric Bartlett, Beryl Christoph, Ray Dow, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Jim Norcliffe, and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED breakfast in church. Because we had breakfast here, we won’t be serving lunch today.

YOU MAY STILL DONATE today to the Russian orphan project. Write your check to The Florida Hospital Foundation/Russia (your receipt will come directly from them) and give it to Jane personally instead of putting it in the offering plate. You may also still put toys, etc. in the green bin in the foyer today. “We’ll be praying for you, Sandee, as you travel. God bless you.” Your College Church Family

MESSIAH SING today at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. We'll be doing the Christmas portion and the Hallelujah Chorus, so it will be an enjoyable way to close the Sabbath. For more information, call Carol Swinyar at 978.368.2100 or Michelle Williams at 508.728.6495.

IF ADRA CAN RAISE $750,000 by December 25, those donations will be multiplied seven times because of a 7-for-1 matching grant. For more information or to donate, contact Tereza Byrne at 800.424.ADRA (2372).

OTTILIE STAFFORD’S memorial service will be this Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary, followed by a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a salad or a dessert, as there will be many out-of-town guests. If you have questions, please contact me. Jane

THE FAMILY OF MARY TAMBOLLEO invites her College Church family to a celebration of Mary’s 100 years of life, love and blessings, this Friday from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at the Oakdale Nursing Home, 76 N. Main St., West Boylston. Sheets are being circulated today for you to sign as part of the 100 names to be placed on Mary’s greeting card. Look for the clipboards or for Elnora King.

Key Announcements for Dec. 16, 2006

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

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Kaj Sonne, Lillian O'Handley, Mary Tambolleo, NAD President Don Schneider, Eric Bartlett, Beryl Christoph, Ray Dow, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Jim Norcliffe, and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

WELCOME, GUESTS! Join us after church in the fellowship hall for our monthly haystack lunch. Next week is Christmas breakfast in church, so there is no dinner.

EVENSONG Today at 3:30 p.m. the SLA Concert Choir and Il Vocé will present an Evensong. Join us for an hour of preparation for the coming of the Spirit of the Christ Child into our hearts. Long ago Jesus was born to bring peace and saving grace to all. Take this time to come away from the pressures of the season, that we with you may open the rude stable of our hearts that Jesus may come and give us peace.

COMMUNITY CAFÉ College Church members are needed to provide and serve food at the café tomorrow from 4:00–6:30 p.m. Contact Pastor Elizabeth Castle if interested.

COOKIE/YANKEE SWAP CHURCH CHRISTMAS PARTY tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. If you’d like to participate, bring 12 dozen cookies and a wrapped gift (not to exceed $15) for each member of your household attending. If you have questions, contact Darla Stong. The Social Committee

YOUTH NITE Meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday for our Christmas party, with a White Elephant gift exchange. Come prepared to eat Christmas cookies and drink egg nog and hot chocolate.

Key Announcements for Dec. 9, 2006

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

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Kaj Sonne, Lillian O'Handley, Mary Tambolleo, NAD President Don Schneider, Eric Bartlett, Beryl Christoph, Ray Dow, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Jim Norcliffe, and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

"WHAT ABOUT THE COATS?" Did you remember to bring them today? After the worship service I'll be by our car at the lower entrance and we will load them in. If you forgot them, you may bring them to my home by noon tomorrow. I'll deliver them to the women's shelter in the afternoon. Jane

WELCOME, GUESTS! Join us at the Creighton's home for dinner after church. Directions are on the Information Post in the foyer. Next week we have our monthly haystack dinner, so bring a topping and a dessert.

A/V MEETING The audio and video departments will meet today at 2:00 p.m. in the Junior Room. All members of both departments are asked to attend.

ANIMALS, ANIMALS That’s what there’ll be! This afternoon at 3:00 Dr. Ray Sauls & his family and friends will provide a wonderful opportunity for us and the community here on the College Church side lawn to see some of his animals in a nativity setting. Depending on the weather we’ll enjoy singing carols with Michelle Williams outside—or inside, if need be. Refreshments will be served—hot chocolate & of course, animal crackers. Jane

WOMEN’S BRUNCH & YANKEE SWAP Come to my home tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. for brunch (bring whatever you’d like) and our yearly fun Yankee Swap—bring a nice gift you would like to receive yourself (we play it a little differently!) This will be our gathering for the month. Hope to see you! Jane

WE’LL BE AWAY on vacation, beginning “bright & early” Monday morning, returning to the office Friday, the 22nd. We’re looking forward to our trip but not happy to miss the Christmas programs and party next weekend. Pastor “Mo” & Jane

WEDNESDAY will be a very busy day here at the church. Next Sabbath is the music program for the worship service featuring our own College Church choirs. So if you are a part of these groups, plan to be here for the rehearsal supper at 5:30 p.m. followed by practice from 6:00-8:00 p.m. All the children will have regular practices during the day plus the rehearsal.