Key Announcements for Feb. 2, 2008

Several key announcements are below. Please remember that it is assumed you are reading them Sabbath morning. There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Raymond Dow, Scott Handel (a friend of Darla Stong), Ethel Jensen and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

WELCOME GUESTS! We invite you to our all-church planned soup & sandwich lunch today hosted by Barbara King in the Fellowship Hall following the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Next week’s dinner is hosted by the Broderick/Hernandez team. If you’re part of the church family but not part of the team you’re most welcome to participate, but please bring food.

ATTENTION College Church Members and OLT Members! This afternoon we will be meeting to discuss our 2008 evangelism campaign. All are welcome to participate in the planning of a successful campaign. If you have a desire to Share Him, than you wouldn't want to miss this meeting. Hope to see you at 2:30 this afternoon in the Junior Room.

MEN’S CHORUS will not meet this week.
 
HOW CAN WE HELP?   
  Sunday,  January 27, was the date for a very important constituency meeting of  Atlantic Union College. Indicators are positive for a healthy school in this  transition time, but without an immediate, generous infusion of monies the future  is in jeopardy because accreditation could be adversely impacted. The current  shortfall is hefty, but with concerned people all over the Atlantic Union and  beyond “pitching in,” there is hope. Please don’t hesitate because you think  your “little bit” might not help. A lot of “little bits” from all across the  Atlantic Union pooled together could be a significant help. The predicament  is time sensitive! There are two accreditation deadlines this month—one in early February. Please pray and  then act immediately! Patrick B. Morrison, Pastor   

KNITTING/HANDIWORK will be at Tina Jones’ home this Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. Call her for directions. Come and fellowship together while you work on a project. Jane

PRAYING FOR OUR CHILDREN will meet this Tuesday from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel.

Key Announcements for Jan 26, 2008

Several key announcements are below. Please remember that it is assumed you are reading them Sabbath morning. There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Scott Handel (a friend of Darla Stong), Roy & Betsy Latimer (Holly Nosek’s parents), Nelle Steiner (wife of Stanley Steiner, former College Church pastor and SNEC president), June Harris, Leslie Carr (Lance Harris’ mother-in-law), Tim Millet, Beverly Hall, Ethel Jensen, Peggy Day, Sharon Olejniczak and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

WELCOME, GUESTS! We invite you to our fellowship dinner in the Fellowship Hall after church today, hosted by the Merriman team. Next week is the all-church first Sabbath of the month fellowship dinner. This will be a planned meal as announced previously. Bring soup and relishes (carrots, celery, olives, pickles, etc) or sandwiches and a dessert. Jane

AFTERNOON PROGRAM Come and get an unvarnished view of the mix of religion and politics in Washington from James Standish, our church’s representative on Capitol Hill. Bring your questions, no matter how controversial, because there will be plenty of time for Q&A. For free e-mail updates on breaking religious liberty news from Capitol Hill, to post your thoughts on the Liberty blog, or to find out about paid one year legislative fellowships in our church’s Capitol Hill office, visit www.religiousliberty.info.

GAME NIGHT is tonight at 6:00 in the Fellowship Hall. As usual, bring snacks to share, your table games and appropriate shoes for ping-pong—always an opportunity to visit and fellowship. Social Committee

THE 8:15 SERVICE resumes next Sabbath.

Key Announcements for Jan. 19, 2008

Several key announcements are below. Please remember that it is assumed you are reading them Sabbath morning. There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Roy & Betsy Latimer (Holly Nosek’s parents), Nelle Steiner (wife of Stanley Steiner, former College Church pastor and SNEC president), June Harris, Leslie Carr (Lance Harris’ mother-in-law), Richard Brown, Tim Millet, Beverly Hall, Ethel Jensen, Peggy Day, Sharon Olejniczak and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

In bereavement we remember the family of Nina Mason (Beryl Christoph’s sister-in-law), who passed away last Sabbath, and Francisco Barcelo (Harold’s father), who passed away last Saturday night.

WELCOME, GUESTS! We invite you to our haystack lunch in the Fellowship Hall today, hosted by Darla Stong and Wanda Munding. Church family: Please bring toppings and a dessert. The Merriman team will host next week’s dinner. Bring your food ready to serve or in microwave containers. Jane

EAGER BEAVERS/ADVENTURERS meet today at 1:15 p.m. in the Primary I room. It’s not too late to join! See you there! Christine Foster & Tamara Terry, Your Leaders

JEFF HUNT, bass, will be in concert here in the Sanctuary today at 4:30 p.m. Come, enjoy and support his ministry.

COMMUNITY CAFÉ College Church members are needed to provide and serve food at the café tomorrow from 4:00–6:30 p.m. Please contact Barbara King at 978.368.8419 if interested.

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

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

STERLING HEALTHCARE MINISTRY Our monthly service is this Friday at 10:00 a.m. Want to participate? Call Michelle Willliams at 508.728.6495.

SUPPERTIME FRIDAY will meet this coming Friday, January 25. Because I’ll be away the first Friday of February for Evie Jane’s first birthday, we’re moving it up a week. Come for great food and fellowship. Jane (and Pastor “Mo,” too)

Boston Day of Prayer January 12

This special time of prayer for the city of Boston will take place from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Greater Boston Academy, 108 Pond St., Stoneham. We need a vision, we need resources, but most of all, we need the outpouring of God’s Spirit because Boston needs Christ.

"The Lord is calling for a work to be done in the city of Boston. If you will move out by faith in this work, God will greatly bless you." Ellen G. White.

Resources:

• More quotes from Ellen White on Boston: http://tinyurl.com/yvjpz5.
• Directions to GBA: http://www.greaterbostonacademy.com/directions.htm.
• See the College Church bulletin board for complete details.
  

Key Announcements for Jan. 12, 2008

Several key announcements are below. Please remember that it is assumed you are reading them Sabbath morning. There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS With health concerns we remember Roy & Betsy Latimer (Holly Nosek’s parents), Nelle Steiner (wife of Stanley Steiner, former College Church pastor and SNEC president), June Harris, Leslie Carr (Lance Harris’ mother-in-law), Richard Brown, Tim Millet, Beverly Hall, Ethel Jensen, Peggy Day, Sharon Olejniczak and their families. We also remember the concerns in the foyer prayer book.

WELCOME, GUESTS! We invite you to our fellowship dinner in the Fellowship Hall today, hosted by the Robertson and Chapman Sabbath School classes. Plan to bring your food ready to serve as we will not be working in the kitchen during the service. Darla Stong and Wanda Munding will host next week’s haystack lunch. Church family: Please bring toppings and a dessert. Jane

THE OUTREACH LEADERSHIP TEAM meets today at 2:30 p.m. in the Junior Room. All are welcome to attend and hear about the exciting and creative ways we are sharing Jesus Christ in our community, and the blessings happening at the Lancaster Flea Market every Sunday. Also, if you have a personal ministry that you would like to share or expand, let us know. Arthur Bowen

GAME NIGHT will take place tonight and January 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. As usual bring snacks to share, your table games and appropriate shoes for ping-pong—always an opportunity to visit and fellowship. If you haven’t been before you’d “get a kick” out of seeing the little girls with their doll carriages racing around the room—and the little boys “finding” their place in all the fun! Social Committee

WOMEN’S NIGHT OUT Bring a friend to my home this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for supper and fun. Jane

WOMEN’S CHORUS will not meet this Wednesday. See you next week!

Key Announcements for Jan. 5, 2008

Several key announcements are below. Please remember that it is assumed you are reading them Sabbath morning.  There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS Sandee Richards & son Ivan Hornet as they participate in the Florida Hospital orphanage project. With health concerns we remember Nelle Steiner (wife of Stanley Steiner, former College Church pastor and SNEC president), June Harris, Leslie Carr (Lance Harris’ mother-in-law), Richard Brown, Tim Millet, Beverly Hall, Ethel Jensen, Peggy Day, Sharon Olejniczak 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! We invite you to our all-church fellowship dinner today in the Fellowship Hall. The right side/Josephine Robertson and Chapman Sabbath School class will host next week’s dinner. Plan to bring your food ready to serve as we will not be working in the kitchen during the service. Thanks, Jane

SYNERGY TRIO IN CONCERT today at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This concert is presented in memory of Enid C. Schmidt. Music for flute, harp and organ performed by Debbie Franks, flute, Lira Schmidt Cady, harp and William Ness, organ. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.

PATHFINDER CITRUS Place an order by tomorrow for grapefruit or oranges. David Keith, 978.422.7722, David Currie, 978.365.2692.

SHAWL/WRAP MINISTRY “GET-TOGETHER” will be this Monday at 6:30 p.m. at my home. If you like to knit or crochet, bring your project and join us for fellowship. You don’t have to be doing the church project—in fact we have an abundance of wraps on hand—so join us. It’s always fun to see what others are doing and get ideas. We usually meet the first Monday & third Thursday of each month. This month we won’t meet on that Thursday as I’ll be away. Jane

CHOIR PRACTICES will resume on the following schedule. Make plans to join!
Ø Men: Tomorrow
Ø Musikgarten/PlayTime: This Wednesday.
Ø Women: This Wednesday.