Submission by Dan Martella

Welcome to worship! Let us unite in giving our hearts to God in worship today.

Welcome to the Merrimack Valley Church! Let us unite in giving our hearts to God in worship today.

The Youth Bible Study Group will meet this afternoon at 3:00.

The Secret Sister Brunch will be held tomorrow morning at 10:00 am. Bring your favorite brunch foods and a gift for your secret sister.

The Personal Ministries Council will meet Monday evening at 7:30.

The Pathfinders will meet Wednesday evening at 6:30. Wear field uniforms.

The Spiritual Body Building Class will meet on Friday evening at 7:30

Next Sabbath we will celebrate the Thanksgiving season together. The Pastor's message, A Life of Praise, will provide reflection and song from Psalm 95. A Thanksgiving Fellowship Dinner will follow. The menu sign up sheet is on the Fellowship Hall bulletin board.

Fresh Food Donations for the Thanksgiving baskets that will be distributed by the Pathfinders need to be brought to the church this coming Sabbath, November 23.

The Dracut Community Thanksgiving Celebration will be hosted by our church at 7:00 pm, Sunday, November 24. Refreshments for 200 are needed: Sweet breads, cookies, brownies, pastries, etc. The sign up sheet is on the Fellowship Hall bulletin board. Those participating in the choir will hold their final rehearsal that evening at 6:30.

The Adult Christmas Party will be held at 6:00 pm on December 7 in the Mergenthaler home. Bring festive holiday foods such as hors d'oeuvres , munchies, and baked goods. Don't forget to bring your gifts for the Yankee Swap. The party sign up sheet is on the Fellowship Hall bulletin board.

Membership Transfer Recommendations: Amanda Mergenthaler, from Manchester, NH; Ricardo and Lia Rocha, from Lowell Portuguese. First Reading.

The Christmas Cantata Jesus, Our Emmanuel, will be performed by the Cantata Singers on Friday, December 6, at 7:00 pm. A freewill offering will be received for Christian education.

Evangelism 2003: The Church Board has taken an action to develop a one day evangelistic seminar and a follow-up series of Bible Study groups this coming Fall. For information is forthcoming.

Thank You for your continuing support for Heidi and Jeff's mission trip to Mexico this coming February. Your donation can be marked "Martella Mission Fund".

The Billerica Church is looking to hire a pianist/organist for their Sabbath services. Interested parties can contact Dr. Guy Sciortino at 781.279.4783 or gnmscior@msn.com.

Citrus Fruit will be available for pickup this Sunday (November 17) between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Come early for the best selection of sizes!? Remember, those who come Saturday night to help with the sewing project may take their fruit home early! The December order deadline for ruby red grapefruit, navel oranges, and Christmas tangerines is December 3. Fresh citrus fruit shipped straight from the Florida groves makes a delicious and nutritious gift for your family and friends, and wonderful eating for you too!
Please contact Karen McClendon or Dale Cady for additional order forms or if you have any questions.

The Giving Heart: The most enthusiastic givers in life are the real lovers of life. They experience the soul-joy that comes from responding with the heart rather than the head. --Helen Steiner Rice