Thursday, August 30, 2007

Key Announcements for Sept. 1, 2007

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PRAYER FOCUS
Please pray for AUC, SLA and Browning. With health concerns we remember Randy Terry, Ann Parrish, Peggy Day, Rose Marie Knott, Stan Collins, Sharon Olejniczak, Regina Preston, Carolyn Stump, 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. Sign them and brighten the life of a church family friend. Ministry of Nurture

WELCOME, GUESTS! After services today join our church family for a picnic lunch at our home here in Lancaster. Directions are on the Information Post in the foyer. Next week the picnic will be at Dunn State Park in Gardner. Pastor “Mo” & Jane

PRAYING FOR OUR CHILDREN will meet this Tuesday from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. This is part of the worldwide campaign that meets the first Tuesday of every month. Parents with children going to college are especially invited.

CHOIR SCHEDULE: College Church Music Room.
Ø    Children’s Choirs begin this Wednesday. Lira Cady, director
·      Children grades K–3: Good Shepherd Choir at 3:15 p.m.
·      Children grades 4–8: Young Musicians’ Choir at 4:15 p.m.
Ø    Men’s Chorus begins Sunday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m. Come, participate and enjoy! Ralph Dawkins, director
Ø    Women’s Chorus begins Wednesday, September 12, at 7:00 p.m. Come and join us! Carol Swinyar, director

YOUTH NITE will be a game night at the church. Bring your favorite game and an appetite. Jeremy Malin, Youth Pastor

SUPPERTIME FRIDAY is this 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

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Key Announcements for Aug. 25, 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 Linda Currie, Peggy Day, Rose Marie Knott, Stan Collins, Sharon Olejniczak, Regina Preston, Carolyn Stump, Jim Norcliffe, and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

WELCOME, GUESTS! After services today join our church family for a picnic lunch at Pastor "Mo" & Jane's home here in Lancaster. Directions are on the Information Post in the foyer. Next week the dinner will be at our home again. Church family, please “go all out,” as we’ll invite the students. On September 8 the picnic will be at Dunn State Park in Gardner. Jane

A BACK TO SCHOOL party for our children will take place tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. Meet at Mulligan’s Mini Golf on Route 12 and play a round of golf. The College Church Social Committee will give each of the “school age” children money toward their game or ice cream at Rota Spring Farm. Even if you’re not school age, you’re still very much welcome. See you there!

WOMEN’S NIGHT OUT Finally! Come to my home this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for our August get-together, for supper and fellowship. Haven’t been before? Come, bring a friend—you’ll wonder why you haven’t been before! Jane

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Key Announcements for Aug. 18, 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 Linda Currie, former AUC employee Maritza Garcia, Peggy Day, Rose Marie Knott, Sharon Olejniczak, Regina Preston, Carolyn Stump, Jim Norcliffe, and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

In bereavement we remember the family of Justin King (Atlantic Union Conference President Elder Don King’s father), who died August 10 in Jamaica at the age of 99. He worked as a literature evangelist for more than 60 years.

WELCOME, GUESTS! After services today join our church family for a picnic lunch at Debbie & Ralph Gifford’s home here in Lancaster. Directions are on the Information Post in the foyer.

COMMUNITY CAFÉ It’s that time again to remind everyone about our support of the Community Café. We are preparing supper tomorrow night and need more volunteers—don’t assume “there are plenty of church members, so somebody else must be doing it.” We need your support. If you can’t cook for a group, please offer to buy some supplies or help prepare and serve the meal. We only need a few hours of your time one Sunday a month. Come and join in the fun—no food service experience required. Call Barbara King at 978.368.8419.

WE’LL BE AWAY this Sunday evening through Wednesday attending meetings at Camp Winnekeag. We’ll check our voicemail daily. Pastor “Mo” & Jane

YOUTH NITE we will be going to Roll-on America. Please be at the church at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday. Wear your shirt inside-out for free admission. Jeremy Malin, Youth Pastor

STERLING HEALTHCARE MINISTRY Our monthly service will be this Friday at 10:00 a.m. Please contact Michelle Willliams at 508.728.6495 to participate.

Thursday, August 09, 2007

Key Announcements for Aug. 11, 2007

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PRAYER FOCUS Please pray for AUC, SLA and Browning., and for Arthur Bowen’s trip to Puerto Rico. With health concerns we remember Peggy Day, Laura Lee Williams, Dorothea Scoble, Rose Marie Knott, Stan Collins (Ed’s dad), Sharon Olejniczak and her grandson Lanyia Johnson, Peggy Rittenhouse, Regina Preston, Carolyn Stump, Jim Norcliffe, and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

WELCOME, GUESTS! After church today please join our church family for a picnic lunch at the Hodder’s home here in Lancaster. Directions are on the Information Post in the foyer. Please Note: overflow parking is available at the back entrance to the SNEC campground so as to avoid blocking the street. Next Sabbath’s picnic will be at Debbie & Ralph Gifford’s home.

THE ELDERS MEETING is today at 2:15 p.m. in the Junior Room.

YOUTH NITE will be a game night at the church Wednesday from 6:00–8:00 p.m. Bring any of your favorite games. Jeremy Malin, Youth Pastor

COME FOR A PICNIC SUPPER and lawn games in our yard this Thursday night from 6:00–8:00 p.m. All are welcome. Pastor "Mo" & Jane

Thursday, August 02, 2007

Key Announcements for Aug. 4, 2007

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

PRAYER FOCUS Please pray for AUC, SLA and Browning., and for Arthur Bowen’s trip to Puerto Rico. With health concerns we remember Peggy Day, Laura Lee Williams, Dorothea Scoble, Rose Marie Knott, Stan Collins (Ed’s dad), Sharon Olejniczak and her grandson Lanyia Johnson, Peggy Rittenhouse, Regina Preston, Carolyn Stump, 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. Sign them and brighten the life of a church family friend. Ministry of Nurture

WELCOME, GUESTS! After church today please join our church family for a picnic lunch at Coggshall Park in Fitchburg. Directions are on the Information Post in the foyer. Next Sabbath’s picnic will be at Lloyd & Judy Hodder’s home.

PRAYING FOR OUR CHILDREN will meet this Tuesday from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. This is part of the worldwide campaign that meets the first Tuesday of every month. Parents with children going to college are especially invited.

YOUTH NITE Meet at the church at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday to go to Kimball's for ice cream and miniature golf. Jeremy Malin, Youth Pastor

SUPPERTIME FRIDAY AND BABY WELCOME for Sophia Hough is this Friday at 6:00 p.m. at our home. Everyone is very welcome. Pastor "Mo" & Jane