Submission by Dan Martella [1]
Welcome to worship! Let us consecrate ourselves to God and gather fresh courage to serve Him with obedient hearts.
| Merrimack Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church |
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| March 8, 2003 | |
| Worship Celebration |
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| Hearts Courageous |
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| Gathering to Worship | |
| Organ Prelude | Marianne Wiacek |
| Worship Host Greetings | Steven Dovich |
| Praising His Name | |
| Praise Songs | align=right>Ingrid Mergenthaler & Marge Patch |
| Lead On, O King Eternal | |
| The Battle Belongs To The Lord |
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| Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus |
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| Congregational Prayer | Joan Reiss |
| Gifts of Worship | Jose Mortimer |
| World Mission Budget/Adventist World Radio |
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| Offertory | |
| Proclaiming the Word | |
| Children's Corner | Laura Moynihan |
| Scripture Lesson | align=right>Joan Reiss |
| Nehemiah 6:1-4,9-11 | |
| Worship In Song | align=right>Jean McKillop |
| Sabbath Message | align=right>Lance Forrester |
| The Truth About Courage and Consecration |
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| Dedicating Our Lives | |
| Hymn of Dedication | align=right>621 |
| Onward Christian Soldiers |
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| Prayer of Dedication | Lance Forrester |
| Benediction | Steven Dovich |
| Postlude | Marianne Wiacek |
Welcome to Our Worship Services Today! Let us
consecrate ourselves to God and gather fresh courage to
serve Him with obedient hearts.
This Afternoon:
- Choir practice.
- Fellowship Dinner -- All are welcome!
- Junior and Youth Baptismal Classes at 3:00.
Video Bible School: The Something Special cards
for free Video Bible Studies have been sent to our
neighborhood in parts of Dracut, Methuen and Lowell. As of
Thursday this week, we had 35 responses to request this
seminar. A special prayer dedication meeting will be held
following our Fellowship Dinner today. A training seminar
for those who want to help with this important ministry
will follow the prayer service. Please keep our neighbors,
and those participating in this program in your
prayers.
The Pathfinders will meet on Wednesday evening
at 6:30. Wear field uniforms.
Greater Boston Academy Day is Thursday, March
13, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All 7th-11th graders are
invited to participate in this fun-filled and informative
day celebrating Christian education in the Greater Boston
area. Pastors and parents are encouraged to come as well.
Free lunch and T-Shirts for all who attend. For more
information, call 781-438-4253.
A Midweek Connection Over, Under, and
Unemployed will meet Wednesday evening at 7:30. The
study this week Over My Head will be drawn from Psalm
18:1-50.
Soup 'n Song will meet on Friday evening at
6:00.
The Spiritual Body Building Group will meet on
Friday evening at 7:00.
Next Sabbath the Pastor's sermon, Treasure
the Table, will explore the difficulty many have with
celebrating communion and how we can come to this sacred
time with faith and confidence.
The Pastor and his family will be away on a
Mexico Mission Trip through Monday evening. Pastoral care
needs during this time should be referred to the Church
Elders.
Youth Church at GBA will be held on March 15.
Sabbath School begins at 9:30, with worship at 11:00 and
a potluck afterwards. All are invited for what is sure to
be an inspiring day of music and message. For more
information, call 781-438-4253.
Edgewood/GBA's SECOND ANNUAL ELEGANT FUNDRAISING
DINNER takes place on March 30 in the EW/GBA
gymnasium. Tickets are available through the EW/GBA Home
and School Association. Make your reservation now, as
space will soon be limited to this gala event. Last year,
more than $ 38,000 was raised. The goal this year is $
50,000. Call 781-438-4253 for more information.
From My Heart: Over the past few years we have
experienced a miracle in our church. We have stepped out
in faith, partnered with God, given generously from our
hearts, and built a new church home. We have participated
in something bigger than ourselves. The most exciting
miracle, though, is not what has happened on a piece of
property -- it is what has happened in our hearts. We are
not the same church we were a few years ago. --
DBM