Key Announcements for Jan. 27, 2007

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

PRAYER FOCUS Please pray for AUC, SLA and Browning. With health concerns we remember Abby Soares’ sister Keila, Frances Shellong, Leon King, Laura Lee Williams, Lillian O’Handley, Eric Bartlett, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Jim Norcliffe, and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

WELCOME, GUESTS! We invite you to dinner today following the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Houston & Margarita Merriman and their team will host the dinner in the Fellowship Hall on the lower level. Members: please bring lots of food to help entertain our guests & choir members.

A TOWN HALL MEETING will be held in the Chapel tonight at 7:00 to discuss a study that was done which may affect future camp meetings. All are encouraged to attend.

A NEW STUDY GROUP will meet Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at Sylvia Hyde’s home beginning this Monday. We will be studying the sanctuary from Stephen Haskell’s book The Cross and Its Shadow. Anyone interested in becoming a part of this study group should call Jacalyn Nosek at 978.365.4466 for more information.

SUPPERTIME FRIDAY is this coming Friday at 6:00 p.m. at our home. Everyone is very welcome. Can’t beat great food and wonderful fellowship to start the Sabbath! Pastor “Mo” & Jane

Key Announcements for Jan. 20, 2007

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

PRAYER FOCUS Please pray for AUC, SLA and Browning. With health concerns we remember Abby Soares’ sister Keila, Frances Shellong, Leon King, Laura Lee Williams, Lillian O’Handley, Eric Bartlett, Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Jim Norcliffe, and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

In bereavement we remember the family of Marion Bartlett, Bill’s mother, who passed away December 24, 2006.

WELCOME, GUESTS! Today is our monthly “haystack” lunch. Members, I hope you remembered your toppings and dessert! The church provides the beans, rice and chips. The Merriman team will host next week’s dinner. Jane

CHURCH GAME NIGHT Come tonight at 5:30 with your table games and snacks, and wear suitable shoes for ping pong if you plan to play. Come have fun—all are welcome. Jane

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.

THE PASTORAL STAFF will all be attending SNEC meetings at Camp Winnekeag from tomorrow evening through Tuesday afternoon.

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.

THE 8:15 A.M. SERVICE will resume next Sabbath.

Key Announcements for Jan. 13, 2007

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PRAYER FOCUS Please pray for AUC, SLA and Browning. With health concerns we remember Frances Shellong (Mike's mother), Leon King, Laura Lee Williams, 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 come to our home for dinner after church today. Church family is most welcome (please help provide food). Next week is our monthly "haystack" lunch. Please bring a topping and a dessert if you plan to attend. The church provides the beans, rice and chips. Pastor "Mo" & Jane

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

IN OBSERVANCE of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day, the church office will be closed this Monday. Take time to reflect on the contributions of Dr. King, born January 15, 1929, died April 4, 1968.

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

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

Key Announcements for Jan. 6, 2006

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

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Frances Shellong (Mike's mother), Leon King, Laura Lee Williams, 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.

In bereavement we remember:
Ø The family of Kaj Sonne, who passed away last Sabbath morning. His funeral was Thursday morning.
Ø The family of Al Keith, charter member of the Sterling church and originator of the local Pathfinder Citrus program.

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

GAME NIGHT Be here for fun tonight at 5:30. Bring table games, snacks and wear your sneakers for ping-pong. (It's winter so we'll aim for twice a month). Church Social Committee

WOMEN'S NIGHT OUT is this Tuesday, January 9, at 6:30 p.m. We try to meet the third Tuesday of each month but because of some meetings next week we'll get together early. Come, enjoy, be blessed! (If you haven't been before I especially hope you read my invitation in the January Newsletter). Jane

RESUMING THIS WEDNESDAY: Musikgarten/PlayTime, Pastor "Mo's" Baptismal Class and Women's Chorus.

Praying for Our Children

"Praying for Our Children" is a growing prayer ministry that gathers
on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. to pray for
our children. The College Church has registered as a group and will
meet for the first time this evening in the Chapel.

They have a website for more information, and parents can enter the
name of each child individually in the online bible. You hear Deborah
pray for your child at that moment. It is a moving experience. The
site address is: www.prayingforourchildren.com

Blessings in 2007,
Elizabeth Castle

Kaj Sonne's Services

For those who may not have been at church this past Sabbath, Kaj Sonne passed away on Sabbath morning. He was born on Sabbath and he died on Sabbath, and now he awaits the resurrection morning. Please pray for Kaj's wife Kathy and the rest of Kaj's loved ones in this difficult time.

Below are the arrangements for his services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kaj's name to the College Church sound department, which was close to Kaj's heart.

The Merrimans have said that they will be attending and are willing to give someone a ride if needed. You may reach them at (978) 365-5445.

Calling Hours:

Tomorrow (Wednesday, Jan. 3) from  2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and  7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Farwell Funeral Home

18 Lock Street

Nashua, NH.

Directions:

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Funeral:

Thursday, Jan. 4, at  10:00 a.m.

Nashua SDA Church

20 Robinson Rd.

Nashua, NH.

Directions:

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