Key Announcements for Aug. 1, 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: 

• Health Concerns: Arthur Bowen, Jr., Thor Montgomery, Joan Lufkin, Jayne Baccus-Hurley, Luis Gregorio (Sonia Bowen's brother), Sharon Olejniczak, Judy Brown, Neal Peisley (Kathy Grellman's father), Cliff Pope, Amanda Bailey, B.J. Behrens, Peggy Day, Laura Lee Williams. 
• Bereavement: The family of Michael Ford (Janice's son), who died Sunday in an equipment accident. The funeral was yesterday at the Village Church. 

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 after church today for a fellowship picnic at Ralph & Debbie Gifford's home. Directions are on the information post in the foyer. Members: please bring plenty of food to share. Next week's picnic is at Scott & Betsy Sassone's home.

PRAYING FOR OUR CHILDREN: This Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. 

DUE TO MEETINGS for our pastors in Providence this week, we will only have one Recalibration meeting on Wednesday. This week we will see Jesus' relatives try to complicate His mission in Matthew 12:46–50, Mark 3:31–35 and Luke 8:19–21. We hope to see you Wednesday evening.

SUPPERTIME FRIDAY: This Friday at 6:00 p.m. at Pam & Bill Weisher's home in Princeton. Hope to see you there! Bring your favorite dish to share. 

Key Announcements for July 25, 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: Health Concerns: Joanne Hall, Joan Lufkin, Jayne Baccus-
Hurley, Luis Gregorio (Sonia Bowen's brother), Sharon Olejniczak, Judy
Brown, Neal Peisley (Kathy Grellman's father), Cliff Pope, Amanda
Bailey, B.J. Behrens, Peggy Day, Laura Lee Williams.

WELCOME, GUESTS! Today after church there is a fellowship meal
downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. It was scheduled to be a picnic at
the Merrimans' home, but potential weather complications and a serious
mosquito problem have caused a change in plans. Members: please bring
plenty of food to share. Next week's picnic is at Ralph & Debbie
Gifford's home.

EAT THE WEEDS: Today at 3:30 p.m. Eugene "Pete" Christoph will show
you amaranth (the most nutritious green of all), lamb's quarters,
shepherds purse, various docks. Last years total was 34 wild edibles,
including three mints. Some toxic plants to avoid may be included.
Meet in our parking lot Children with an adult are welcome. No fee.
Postponed if thunder clouds are visible.

JESUS CONTINUES TO DELIVER on His promises. He says that when we dig
into His Word He awaits and responds. We'll see this again this week
at both of our Recalibration meetings (Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m.) where we'll overview Matthew 12:22–46, Mark 3:22–30 and
Luke 8:1–3.

THAYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, 978-368-8928,
Call us or visit thayermemoriallibrary.org for more information.

Children and Infant CPR for Parents and Caregivers: This Wednesday
from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Designed to teach rescue breathing, obstructed
airway and CPR on subjects from birth–12 years. Admission charge,
registration required. Participants must pass written and skills
testing for certification. Limited to ages 18 and above. Please call
Susan Conroy to register.

DID YOU GET your July College Church newsletter? There was a problem
with the mailing list this month and some of the address labels may
not have printed. There are copies on the information post in the
foyer for those who need one.

Massachusetts Bald Eagles

College Church member Ryan Hough is sharing some of the pictures he
has taken of Masschusetts bald eagles. Check them out at:

<http://www.ryanhough.com/eagles/h2473e49#h3ace93d6>

Key Announcements for July 18, 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: Health Concerns: Joanne Hall, Joan Lufkin, Jayne Baccus-
Hurley, Luis Gregorio (Sonia Bowen's brother), Sharon Olejniczak, Judy
Brown, Neal Peisley (Kathy Grellman's father), Cliff Pope, Amanda
Bailey, B.J. Behrens, Peggy Day, Laura Lee Williams.

WELCOME, GUESTS! Today after church there is a fellowship picnic at
Pam & Bill Weisher's home. Directions are on the information post. In
case of rain, let's meet downstairs. Members: please bring plenty of
food to share. Next week's picnic is at. Houston & Margarita
Merriman's home.

BABY BLANKET BEE: 10:00 a.m.–noon tomorrow. We'll be making blankets
for our hospital baby blanket ministry. Please bring your sergers,
cutting mats, rulers, rotary cutters or your willing spirits. For more
information, please contact wyndyhyll@aol.com.

SALISBURY BEACH TIME: Enjoy a day at the beach tomorrow around 10 a.m.
Park in the first parking lot and head over to the far left. (This way
you can boogie-board.) Bring your lunch and enjoy the day together!
The Social Committee

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.

THIS WEDNESDAY (at both Recalibration meetings—10:00 a.m. and 7:00
p.m.) we continue to follow Jesus as He ramps up His ministry on earth
with His people. You may be surprised at what He says and does as we
reconsider Matthew 11:2–19 and Luke 7:18–35.

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

Key Announcements for July 11, 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: 

• Health Concerns: Jayne Baccus-Hurley, Luis Gregorio (Sonia Bowen's brother), Sharon Olejniczak, Judy Brown, Neal Peisley (Kathy Grellman's father), Cliff Pope, Amanda Bailey, B.J. Behrens, Peggy Day, Laura Lee Williams. 
• In Bereavement: The family of former AUC faculty member and College Church member Roy Kryger, who passed away on July 4 while snorkeling. Condolences may be sent to 20265 Silkcassel Rd., Riverside, CA 92508.

WELCOME, GUESTS! Today after church there is a fellowship picnic at Darla & Jeff Stong's home. Directions are on the information post. In case of rain, let's meet downstairs. Members: please bring plenty of food to share. Next week's picnic is at the Weisher home. 

FINANCE COMMITTEE: This Monday at 7:00 p.m.

RECALIBRATION: This Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.