Submission by Dan Martella [1]
Welcome to Worship! Today we gather as friends to rejoice in the gift of this new church home, and the faith building venture that has revitalized this congregation.
Merrimack Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church
January 12, 2002
Sabbath School
Song Service // Jean McKillop
Opening Song #86
How Great Thou Art
Welcome // Jeanette Voltaire
Prayer Fellowship // Brian Setterlund
Superintendent's Remarks // Jeanette Voltaire
Mission Report // Gilbert Vega
Sabbath School Lesson // Lance Forrester & Steven Dovich
Worship Celebration
Rejoice With Me
Prelude // Sherri Dovich, Stefani Holiman, & Marianne Wiacek
Flag Ceremony // King's Kids Pathfinder Club
Pastoral Greetings // Dan & Linda Martella
Call To Worship // Brian Setterlund
Praise Songs // MVC Praise Team
Let There Be Praise; Shine, Jesus Shine; Joyful, Joyful
Congregational Prayer // Rita McCall
Community Greetings // Dennis Piendak, Larry Zimmerman, Gary Wagner, & Hal Thomsen
Vocal Solo // Lance Forrester
He Is Good
Gifts of Worship // Tom Verrill & Dan Crowe
Atlantic Union College
Offertory // Chali Masotta
There's a Joy In Giving
Children's Corner // Bob Moynihan
Children's Praise Medley // Children's Chorus
Scripture Lesson // MVC Praise Team
House of the Lord
Vocal Solo // Ingrid Mergenthaler
Bless This House
Sabbath Message // Dan Martella
Driven By a Dream
Benediction // Steven Dovich
Postlude // Sherri Dovich & Marianne Wiacek
A Celebration Luncheon will be served in the Fellowship Hall immediately
following the worship service today. Join us for good food and
fellowship.
Hear It Again. Recordings of today's worship service are available
through Bill Cady at the sound booth.
Our New Church is the theme of a MVC Children's Art show on display in
the Fellowship Hall. Take a few moments today to enjoy our new church
through the eyes of our children.
In Gospel Concert: The ladies singing group Reflections of the Father's
Love, with guest artist Ashley Wagner, this afternoon following the
Celebration Luncheon.
Our Church Family Is Growing with the baptism this afternoon of Rufaro
Gomwe, Rutendo Gomwe, Jennifer Holiman, Jereme Holiman, Shaina Holiman,
Taylor Masotta, Danielle Mortimer, Jose Mortimer, Kim McClendon, and
Laura Moynihan. Welcome to the MVC family!
The King's Kids Pathfinder Club will meet here at the church Wednesday
evening at 7:00. Wear field uniforms.
Next Sabbath the Pastor will continue his series of messages Leading
With Heart from the book of Nehemiah. Thinking Through Priorities (ch.
10) will take a challenging look at our commitment to God, our families,
the Sabbath, and the church.
A Community Open House Celebration will be held at the church on Sunday,
January 27, at 3:00 pm. Following a short program there will be church
tours, refreshments, and an exciting church ministries fair. Invite your
friends from Dracut and across the Merrimack Valley.
The MVC Inaugural Organ Concert will be held on February 2 at 4:00 pm
with guest artist Roger Mansen of Marshall Ogletree Associates and Christ
Episcopal Church in Needham, MA.
The Compleat Parent Seminar with Nancy Van Pelt will be held at the
church February 15-17. Cost is for couples and for individuals.
To register contact Ingrid Mergenthaler at 603/894-7295.
Becoming A Contagious Christian, a seminar in friendship evangelism,
will be held at the church on Tuesday evenings, beginning February 5.
Cost for materials is 7:00. To register contact the Pastor.
A Thank You Presentation will be shared with the Tewksbury First Baptist
Church on Sunday, February 10, at 10:30 am for four and one half years
of Christian hospitality shared with our congregation.
Church Website: Our church website has received a face lift. Visit us at
www.mvsda.org/ [2] for an interactive experience in Merrimack Valley Church
life. Our new website ministry provides another connecting point for the
church, our friends, and our community.
A Heart To Give: For two years we have shared together in an intensive
Heart to Build venture that has mobilized our deepest passions in the
cause of Christ. We have opened our hearts and our pocket books to God.
We have experienced thrilling miracles at every step of the journey.
Today we are in a new church home that is largely paid for. We eagerly
look forward to the day when we will retire our remaining debt and
dedicate this church to God. Your contribution toward this enduring
freedom will enlarge the capacity of this church to share Christ with
the people of Dracut and the Merrimack Valley.
Sunset Tonight: 4:32 // Next Friday: 4:41