Submission by Dan Martella

Welcome to worship! May this day bring us closer to God in worship and closer to each other in fellowship.

Welcome to the Merrimack Valley Church! May this day bring us closer to God in worship and closer to each other in fellowship.

This Afternoon:

• A MVC Christmas Pageant rehearsal will be held immediately following the worship service today.
• The first rehearsal for the Christmas cantata, "Jesus, Our Immanuel" will be held in the Manchester Church at 4:30.
• The Pathfinders will begin their annual food drive. (Pick up will begin at 10:00 Sunday morning)

A Small Groups Ministry training event will be held on October 27 at the Leominster English Church from 9:30 - noon. Don James, from the North American Division Evangelism Institute, will give us an overview of how small groups can help us in our preparation and follow-up of evangelistic meetings.

An Evening of Enchantment will be shared on Sunday evening at 4:30. The "Harvest Moon" dinner will be followed by the annual church talent show.

The Midweek Connection will meet on Wednesday evening at 7:15 for fellowship, Bible study, and prayer.

The Church Elders will meet Thursday evening at 7:30.

Soup 'n Prayer will be shared next Friday evening at 6:00.

The Spiritual Body Building Class will meet on Friday evening at 7:30 under the leadership of Gary and Marge Patch.

Next Sabbath the Pastor will continue his three part series on stewardship with Breaking the Grip of Materialism (Matthew 6:19-21). The nursing home ministry will share an afternoon of music and cheer with area seniors.

Tyler Lewandowski will undergo heart surgery this coming week. Please remember he and his family in your prayers.

Week of Prayer meetings will be held November 3-9 at 7:00 each evening.

Leadership Needs: Sabbath School Superintendent, Communications Secretary. Please contact the Pastor for more information.

Mission Trip: Heidi and Jeff Martella are raising funds to participate in a mission trip to Playa Del Carmen in Mexico. Your contribution can be marked "Martella Mission Fund". Thank you for your support.

A Great Big Thank You from the bottom of my heart to my church family for all the beautiful cards, e-mails, telephone calls, flowers, and prayers extended for me during my surprise surgery this past month. I was surrounded with prayers from friends, loved ones, and even those who don't know me but expect to live with me through all eternity. Those many prayers are being answered delightfully. We serve a powerful God who truly is a loving, caring Father to us all. I love you all, dear family in God. -- Maxine Sears

The Dracut Community Choir needs your voice for the Community Thanksgiving service on November 24th. Rehearsals are Thursday November 14th, 8:00 p.m. at Christ Church United, and 6:30 p.m. November 24th at Merrimack Valley SDA Church. Please let Sherri Dovich if you are planning to participate.

Your Vegemeat Labels are now worth 5 cents each for missions. See the bulletin insert for qualifying product labels. Lapel UPC barcodes can be left in the box located in the foyer.

The Giving Heart: We are not cisterns made for hoarding; we are channels made for sharing. --Billy Graham