Key Announcements for Feb. 28, 2009

Several key announcements are below. They are written for the printed bulletin, so it is assumed you are reading them Sabbath morning. There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

Please Note: We have added the addresses from Pastor Pate's email list to the regular announcement list because he will be using it from time to time for his email updates. Therefore, anyone on Pastor Pate's list should have gotten this by email. If you do not wish to be on the list, you may unsubscribe by following the instructions at the top of the email. 

This Sabbath's bulletin is ready for viewing at <http://www.thecollegechurch.com/ann_bul_cal.html>. Several key announcements are below (remember that it is assumed you are reading them Sabbath morning). There are more in the full bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS: With health concerns we remember John Crowley, who was in a serious accident while traveling in California, Mia Saunders, Cliff Pope, Melinda Wanatick (acquaintance of Ricardo Leitao), Omar Preuss, Amanda Bailey, B.J. Behrens, Peggy Day, Kim King, Laura Lee Williams. 

WE INVITE YOU to dialogue with the pastor about today's sermon. Join him for 15 minutes or so in the Chapel immediately following the service.

WELCOME, GUESTS: Please join us for dinner downstairs after church today, sponsored by the Robertson Sabbath School class. Members: Please bring plenty of food if you attend. Next week is an all-church haystack dinner. The church provides the rice, beans and chips, so bring plenty of your favorite toppings. 

YOU ARE INVITED to grow in the middle of the week, looking at Jesus from a completely new angle. To be ready for this week's Wednesday Blessing you'll want to read Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, and Luke 4:13.

SLA MISSION TRIP: This Thursday 27 SLA students and 7 chaperones will be leaving on a week-long mission trip to Honduras. Please pray for God's blessings and a safe return. Your financial help is also appreciated. If you are so inclined, please contact Mrs. Daum at the SLA office, 978-368-8544.

SUPPERTIME FRIDAY is at the Sassone's home in Lancaster this Friday at 6:00 p.m. Join us as we pinch-hit for the Weishers. Need directions? Call Scott or Betsy at 978-367-5900. BTOBS! (Call to find out what that means!) Have a blessed Sabbath,

Key Announcements for Feb. 21, 2009

Several key announcements are below. They are written for the printed
bulletin, so 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 Mia Saunders, Cliff
Pope, Noah Malin, Melinda Wanatick (acquaintance of Ricardo Leitao),
Omar Preuss, Amanda Bailey, B.J. Behrens, Ralph Dawkins' father Ralph,
Peggy Day, Kim King, Laura Lee Williams.

WELCOME, GUESTS: Please join us for dinner downstairs in our
fellowship hall after church today, sponsored by the Spanish Sabbath
School class. Members: Please bring plenty of food if you attend. The
Robertson Sabbath School class will sponsor next week's dinner.

PASTORAL POSTLOGUE: Starting today the prayer afterglow will move to
the Pastor's office and the Chapel will be the site for a dialogue
with the Pastor about the issues of the sermon until 12:45 p.m., never
later than 1:00.

CLUB MEETINGS today at 1:15 p.m. in the Primary 2 room. Little Lambs,
Eager Beavers and Adventurers will separate into groups afterwards.

COLLEGE CHURCH MEN'S CHORUS VESPER PROGRAM: Today at 5:00 p.m. at the
Village Church. Please invite your friends. A free-will offering will
be take for Hope for Humanity.

CANCER SUPPORT: This Monday at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel.

WOMENS' NIGHT OUT: This Monday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the College
Town Inn tea room. This is a special time to connect with other women
and share good food, contributed by all. Please enter through the
guest entrance on Old Common Rd. Directions are on the information
post in the foyer.

PRAYER MEETING: This Wednesday we'll start a new style for a mid-week
spiritual recharge, with meetings at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

STERLING HEALTHCARE MINISTRY: This Friday at 10:00 a.m. To
participate, contact Michelle Lee Williams at 508-728-6495

Key Announcements for Feb. 14, 2009

Several key announcements are below. They are written for the printed
bulletin, so 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 Cliff Pope, Noah Malin
(Jeremy & Kristen's son), Melinda Wanatick (acquaintance of Ricardo
Leitao), Omar Preuss, Amanda Bailey, B.J. Behrens, Ralph Dawkins'
father Ralph, Peggy Day, Kim King, Laura Lee Williams.

WELCOME, GUESTS: Please join us for dinner downstairs in our
fellowship hall after church today, sponsored by the Sassone Sabbath
School class. Members: Please bring plenty of food if you attend. The
Spanish Sabbath School class will sponsor next week's dinner.

DEACONS' MEETING: Today during the fellowship dinner. All deacons
please get your food and come to the youth center off the fellowship
hall for a lunch meeting. Note: This meeting is mandatory for all
College Church deacons (which includes both men and women).

OUTREACH LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING: Today at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel.
"Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are
varieties of service, but the same Lord." I Cor. 12:4, 5. Share your
ideas for your existing ministries or for new ones. If you can't
attend, please contact Elaine Kennedy at 978-368-0603 or Jacalyn Nosek
at 978-365-4466.

COMMUNITY CAFÉ: We provide and serve food at the café tomorrow from
4:00–6:30 p.m. Please call Barbara King at 978-368-8419 if interested.

FINANCE COMMITTEE: This Monday 7:00 p.m. (postponed from last week).

CHURCH BOARD: This Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel.

BLACK HISTORY EXHIBIT: An exhibit to commemorate and celebrate Black
History will be held Feb. 18–28 in the College Church Chapel. Come and
invite friends to get a glimpse of the past, to share the inspiration
of the present, and to hope for the future. Join us for the opening
dedication this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Dates to follow: Feb. 20–21,
AUC Chapel on Feb. 24, and Feb. 27–28.

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

SDA neurosurgeon Ben Carson will be profiled in Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, which will premiere on the TNT network tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 7, at 8:00 p.m. I saw Ben Carson again last weekend when I was in Maryland and he says the movie is pretty accurate. For more info visit TNT's Gifted Hands site at:

<http://www.tnt.tv/movies/giftedhands/>

Ed Collins

Bereavement and Bulletin Corrections

After the bulletin went to press this week several things happened or came to light. First, Bill Weisher's mother Grace, who has been on our prayer list, passed away this morning at the age of 92, so let's remember the Weisher family in our prayers. The Weishers are still planning to hold the Suppertime Friday event tonight.

Also:

• The Finance Committee meeting has been moved to Monday, Feb. 16.
• Women's Night Out has been moved to the fourth Monday, Feb. 23, instead of the third Monday. Look for an announcement in next week's bulletin.

Key Announcements for Feb. 7, 2009

Several key announcements are below. They are written for the printed
bulletin, so 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 Noah Malin (Jeremy &
Kristen's son), Melinda Wanatick (acquaintance of Ricardo Leitao),
Tiffany & Michael Hayes and baby Grace Lynn, Omar Preuss, Grace
Weisher, Amanda Bailey, B.J. Behrens, Ralph Dawkins' father Ralph,
Peggy Day, Kim King, Laura Lee Williams.

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: Please join us for our all-church soup and salad
dinner downstairs in our fellowship hall after church today. Members:
Please bring plenty of food if you attend.

ELDERS' MEETING: 2:30 p.m. today in the Chapel.

GAME NIGHT: 6:00 p.m. tonight in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your
favorite snacks to share and games to play. The ping pong tables will
be out and ready for fast action! Looking forward to seeing you there.
The Social Committee

FINANCE COMMITTEE: 7:00 p.m. this Monday.
BRIGHTEN an AUC student's day—help us surprise them with a Valentine's
Day treat. We need cookies to be dropped off at Selena Trott's home
this Wednesday or the fellowship hall by Thursday at 9:00 a.m. You can
also help by donating some time that day. Please contact Selena at
978-368-7431 or Wendy Poyser at 508-421-9341 for more info.