Submission by Dan Martella [1]
Welcome to Worship! Today we especially welcome the Greater Boston Academy Youth Church. Our Sabbath message is presented by CLAY ~ Christ-like Adventist Youth, under the direction of Chaplain Ryan Hill.
| Merrimack Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church | |
| January 26, 2002 | |
| Worship Celebration | |
| Come To Jesus | |
| Gathering to Worship | |
| Organ Prelude | Marianne Wiacek |
| Worship Host Greetings | Blanche Castle |
| Praising His Name | |
| Praise Songs | Jean McKillop & Jeanette Voltaire |
| Redeemed How I Love To Proclaim It | |
| There Is A Redeemer | |
| I Will Sing of My Redeemer | |
| Congregational Prayer | Blanche Castle |
| Church Alive | |
| Gifts of Worship | Louise Ford |
| Religious Liberty | |
| Proclaiming the Word | |
| Children's Corner | CLAY |
| Scripture Lesson | Philip Ollivierre |
| 1 Peter 2:25 | |
| Worship In Song | Solomon & Florence Asoumugha |
| Sabbath Message | CLAY |
| The Running Man | |
| Dedicating Our Lives | |
| Hymn of Dedication | |
| I Have Decided To Follow Jesus | |
| Prayer of Dedication | Ryan Hill |
| Worship Host Greetings/Benediction | Blanche Castle |
| Postlude | Marianne Wiacek |
Welcome To the Merrimack Valley Church! Today we especially welcome the Greater Boston Academy Youth Church. Our Sabbath message will be brought to us by CLAY ~ Christ-like Adventist Youth, under the direction of Chaplain Ryan Hill.
The Open House Celebration will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:00. The program will include music, drama, and a message introducing Adventism. The Church Ministries Fair will acquaint our guests with the diverse services of our congregation. Invite your family and friends!
The MVC Elders will meet on Thursday evening at 7:30.
Next Sabbath the Pastor will present the one-man enactment I Can See!, the story of the blind man Jesus healed (John 9). The offering will be for the local church budget.
The Worker Appreciation Dinner for the contractors, construction workers, and suppliers involved in our new church building will be held next Sabbath following the worship service.
The Inaugural Organ Concert will be held next Sabbath afternoon at 4:00 with guest performer with Roger Mansen of Marshall Ogletree Associates and Christ Episcopal Church in Needham, MA. Invite your family and friends!
Extra Copies of the New Church Directory are available at the foyer table.
The Midweek Connection will begin on Wednesday, February 13, at 7:00 under the direction of Gustav Mergenthaler. The evening will include singing, Scripture memorization, a discussion of Little Prayer, Big Prize, and prayer.
Coming Events For February:
- Pathfinder Day, February 9
- Baptist Church Thank You Presentation, February 10
- Church Board, February 12
- Community Services Training Event--February 24, March 3
- Blood Drive and Bone Marrow Donor Drive--February 28
A Heart To Give: We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. --Norman MacFinan
The Compleat Parent Seminar: Do you sometimes want to place a FOR SALE sign on your child, or even give him away? Help is on the way! Attend The Compleat Parent Seminar where you'll learn how to handle a difficult and strong-willed child, practical suggestions for reducing stress during the teen years, transform irresponsible behavior into responsible behavior, and train your child so well you will rarely have to punish. All this and much more is promised by leading Family Life Specialist and best-selling author, Nancy Van Pelt. Each session combines hands on strategies with humorous anecdotes that will keep you coming back for more. The seminar begins at 7:00 pm on February. Cost is $ 30 for couples and $ 20 for individuals. To register call Ingrid Mergenthaler at 603/894-7295.
Becoming A Contagious Christian: Contact the Pastor to sign up for this dynamic 8 week course in friendship evangelism beginning February 5. You will learn:
- How to discover your witnessing style
- How to transition conversations into a shared witness
- How to share your personal testimony
- How to make a Gospel presentation
- How to lead a friend to Christ
- How to answer objections
Atlantic Union College invites all Juniors/Seniors to an Open House February 22-24, 2002. Worship with our students. Meet the faculty and attend workshops on admissions and financial aid. Come see what AUC has to offer you. For more information please call Andrew C. Winslow at 978/369-2257