Key Announcements for Sept. 26, 2009

This Sabbath's bulletin is ready for viewing at <http://www.thecollegechurch.com/ann_bul_cal.html>. Several key announcements are below. They are written as if you are reading them Sabbath morning. There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS: 

• Health Concerns: Eugene Hernandez (Denbeigh's mother), Rena Romero (Virginia Livermore's step-sister), Suzie Ruiz (Danny Sierra's cousin), Thor Montgomery, Joan Lufkin, Jayne Baccus-Hurley, Neal Peisley (Kathy Grellman's father), Cliff Pope, Amanda Bailey, B.J. Behrens, Peggy Day, Laura Lee Williams. 
• Bereavement: The family of Myrtle Malcolm (Ruby Hernandez' mother), who passed away recently. 

WELCOME, GUESTS! Please join us at our picnic at Barre Falls Dam Park. Directions are on the information post in the foyer. Members: please make sure to bring plenty of food. 

• At noon we will sponsor a lunch for park cleanup volunteers—can anyone attending the 8:15 service help?
• After the 11:00 service we will have our regular fellowship picnic at the park. There is a pavilion in case of inclement weather. 
• Next Sabbath we resume our indoor fellowship dinners with an all-church haystack dinner. The church provides the rice, beans and chips, so bring plenty of your favorite toppings—lettuce, tomatoes, olives, salsa, etc.

YOUTH AND CHILDREN: For more info contact Pastor Heather at 978-368-2139.

• Youth and Children's' Sabbath School Leaders, please come to a brainstorming brunch in the Fellowship Hall tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. Bring your hopes, needs, and ideas for building our children up in ministry. Food included. 
• 360° is up and running and we are so happy to see kids really connecting on a personal level. Please continue to encourage our youth to join and fellowship as we continue to grow. 
• Kids University: Our team has returned and we are excited. We will be offering a parent/mentor training class shortly, to encourage our families to connect and grow our kids in this church. Please keep this ministry in your prayers as we explore the best ways to expand it within our church family. 

ADVENTURER FUN DAY is tomorrow at The Children's Museum, 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, Connecticut, 10:00 a.m. Admission fee includes admission to the museum, planetarium and patch.
CANCER SUPPORT: This Monday at 5:00 p.m. 

NEIL NEDLEY DEPRESSION RECOVERY SEMINAR: Do you long for optimum health and happiness? Dr. Neil Nedley's DVD series on depression recovery teachers you a great lifestyle. It's not just about depression—enhance your life to the fullest! Starts this Monday at 6:00 p.m. For info call Leslie Wood, RN, BS at 978-464-5778, or Bonnie Alfke, RN, BS at 978-422-7171.

CARILLON RINGERS: The handbell choir will be starting up this Thursday. Meetings are from at 6:00—7:30 p.m. All players and ability levels are welcome. Please contact Michelle Lee Williams at 508-728-6495 if interested. 

Key Announcements for Sept. 19, 2009

Several key announcements are below. They are written as if you are reading them Sabbath morning. There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS: Health Concerns: Rena Forrester Romero (Virginia Livermore's sister-in-law), Suzie Ruiz (Danny Sierra's cousin), Thor Montgomery, Joan Lufkin, Jayne Baccus-Hurley, Neal Peisley (Kathy Grellman's father), Cliff Pope, Amanda Bailey, B.J. Behrens, Peggy Day, Laura Lee Williams.

WELCOME, GUESTS! Please join us at our picnic at Dunn State Park in Gardner. Directions are on the information post in the foyer. Members: please make sure to bring plenty of food. Next Sabbath's picnic is at Barre Falls Dam.

CLUB NEWS: For more info contact Tamara Terry at ccadventurers@comcast.net or 978-333-1801.

• Meetings: Today at 1:15 p.m. in Primary 2. Little Lambs, Eager Beavers and Adventurers will separate into groups afterwards. All children age 4 to grade 4 are welcome. Registration forms are available on the round table in the foyer. When completed, please place them in the Adventurer box on the same table.
• Adventurer Fun Day is at The Children's Museum, 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, Connecticut, 10:00 a.m. Sept. 27. Admission fee includes admission to the museum, planetarium and patch.

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.

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

WOMENS' NIGHT OUT: 6:30 p.m. this Monday in the College Town Inn tea room. We will have a potluck dinner and fellowship. Directions will be available on the information post in the foyer. Please enter through the guest entrance on Old Common Rd.

RECALIBRATION: Due to Pastor Don (and Pastor Heather) overseeing the Fall Week of Prayer for AUC this week we will not be having our regular Recalibration meetings on Wednesday. You certainly are invited to join any of the AUC meetings through the week- M/W/F 10:00 a.m. and 6:45 p.m., T/Th 10:30 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. It addresses physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. For more info, contact Maria at 978-779-6279.

• Last Orientation Meeting: 7:00–8:30 p.m. this Thursday in the Chapel. Note: Attendance at an orientation is required for participation in AWOL (see below).
• Overeaters Anonymous: A Way of Life: AWOL is a committed study of the twelve steps. You must have a sponsor to attend, and must maintain abstinence from overeating. Weekly closed meetings start Thursday, October 1.

CARILLON RINGERS: The handbell choir will be starting up this Thursday. Meetings are from at 6:00—7:30 p.m. All players and ability levels are welcome. Please contact Michelle Lee Williams at 508-728-6495 if interested.

JUST A REMINDER: We are going to be introducing two more creative worship events soon. Next Sabbath we start our weekly Responsa service at 8:15 a.m. On October 3 we will be inagurating our once-a-month service at 1:00 p.m. You may wish to include these in your ongoing planning.

Key Announcements for Sept. 12, 2009

Several key announcements are below. They are written as if you are reading them Sabbath morning. There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS: 

• Health Concerns: Rena Forrester Romero (Virginia Livermore's sister-in-law), Suzie Ruiz (Danny Sierra's cousin), Thor Montgomery, Joan Lufkin, Jayne Baccus-Hurley, Judy Brown, Neal Peisley (Kathy Grellman's father), Cliff Pope, Amanda Bailey, B.J. Behrens, Peggy Day, Laura Lee Williams. 
• Bereavement: 
• The family of Joanne Hall (Eric's mother), who passed away last Sabbath. Her memorial service will be this afternoon at 3:00 in the Sanctuary.
• The family of Liza Brown's grandmother, who passed away last Sabbath.
• The family of Village Church member Gwendolyn Powell, who passed away last Sabbath. Her funeral service was Thursday.

TODAY'S PICNIC at Dunn State Park has been postponed until next Sabbath so that we can prepare for Joanne Hall's memorial service this afternoon at 3:00. 

YOU HAVE BEEN so generous, financially, in support of our building repairs. Now we ask for you to dedicate some time. Tomorrow morning (8:00 am) we're going to begin to address the "inside" issues for our tiniest members. We need many folks to assist in many skill levels as we scrape and paint in the Beginners' classroom.

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

CHURCH BOARD: This Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

JESUS continues to amaze us in our Wednesday Recalibration events (10:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.) This week we'll see Him perform a miracle and then ask for others to imitate His act. You can read Matthew 9:27–33, 10:1, Mark 6:7–12 and Luke 9:1–6 to be ready for the discussion.

THE LIVING FREE SEMINAR shows you how bad habits and addictions develop. It gives you practical guidelines on how to overcome addictions, create a positive mental, spiritual and physical environment, and change your life for good! Thursdays and Sundays, 6:00–8:00 p.m. through Sept. 27, in the Fellowship Hall. . 

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. It addresses physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. For more info, contact Maria at 978-779-6279.

• Orientation Meetings: 7:00–8:30 p.m. Sept. 17 & 24 in the Chapel. Note: Attendance at one of these is required for participation in AWOL (see below).
• Overeaters Anonymous: A Way of Life: AWOL is a committed study of the twelve steps. You must have a sponsor to attend, and must maintain abstinence from overeating. Weekly closed meetings start Thursday, October 1. 

COMMUNION WEEKEND: This Friday night (7:00 pm) and Sabbath morning at our 11:00 am worship we will be celebrating the Lord's Supper.

Key Announcements for Sept. 5, 2009

Several key announcements are below. They are written as if you are reading them Sabbath morning. There will be additional important announcements in Sabbath's bulletin.

PRAYER FOCUS: Health Concerns: Rena Forrester Romor (Virginia Livermore's sister-in-law), Suzie Ruiz (Danny Sierra's cousin), Thor Montgomery, Joan Lufkin, Jayne Baccus-Hurley, Luis Gregorio (Sonia Bowen's brother), Judy Brown, Neal Peisley (Kathy Grellman's father), Cliff Pope, Amanda Bailey, B.J. Behrens, Peggy Day, 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

LABOR DAY WEEKEND SCHEDULE CHANGES: There will be no picnic after church today and the church office will be closed Monday.

PASTOR HEATHER wants to hear from you! 

• Kids' Council: Kids, come to the Youth Room to give her your ideas and thoughts about things you'd like to see the church do. Want to be a part of the leadership and planning of new ministries for kids? Come say what you think! Tell your parents you want to be involved. Times: 
• Juniors and Earliteens: This Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. 
• Primary 1 and 2: This Thursday at 6:00 p.m. 

• All youth and children's Sabbath School leaders, please come to a brainstorming brunch in the Fellowship Hall Sept. 27 at 9:00 a.m. Bring your hopes, needs, and ideas for building our children up in ministry. Food included. 

EACH WEDNESDAY we keep drawing closer to Christ as we walk with Him through the gospels. This week (10 a.m. and 7 p.m.) we will observe Him interacting in two fascinating, parallel stories. You may want to read ahead—Mark chapter 5 will be our prime focus.

MUSIC MINISTRIES: An opportunity to receive and to be a blessing in music!

• Musikgarten Choir/Playtime: Starts this Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Invite your neighbors, relatives and friends to join you for this fun time for pre-school children and their parents. A wonderful opportunity for community outreach. 
• Women's Chorus: Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. starting this Wednesday.
• Men's Chorus: Sundays at 6:30 p.m. starting Sept. 13. 
• Carillon Ringers: The handbell choir will be starting up soon. Please contact Michelle Lee Williams at 508-728-6495 if interested. 

LIVING FREE SEMINAR: Living Free shows you how bad habits and addictions develop. It gives you practical guidelines on how to overcome addictions, create a positive mental, spiritual and physical environment, and change your life for good! Thursdays and Sundays, 6:00—8:00 p.m. Sept. 10–27, starting this Thursday, in the Fellowship Hall. $30 registration fee includes 356-page manual. To register, call the church office at 978-368-2130. 

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. It addresses physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. For more info, contact Maria at 978-779-6279.

• Orientation Meetings: 7:00–8:30 p.m. this Thursday, and also Sept. 17 & 24 in the Chapel. Note: Attendance at one of these is required for participation in AWOL (see below).
• Overeaters Anonymous: A Way of Life: AWOL is a committed study of the twelve steps. You must have a sponsor to attend and maintain abstinence from overeating. Weekly closed AWOL meetings start Thursday, October 1. 

CLUB NEWS: For more info contact Tamara Terry at ccadventurers@comcast.net or 978-333-1801.

• Adventurer Fun Day is at The Children's Museum, 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, Connecticut, 10:00 a.m. Sept. 27, but the registration deadline is this Friday. Admission fee includes admission to the museum, planetarium and patch.
• Meetings: Little Lambs, Eager Beavers, and Adventurers begin Sabbath, September 19 at 1:15 p.m. All children age 4 to grade 4 are welcome. Registration forms are available on the round table in the foyer. When completed, please place them in the Adventurer box on the same table. 

THE 360° MIXER: We are so excited to introduce a new opportunity for our youth to grow spiritually, network socially, and discover a newly authentic way to worship. This Friday at 7:00 p.m. at Pastor Heather's house. For more info please contact her at pastorheathercook@gmail.com or 978-549-0383.