Submission by Dan Martella [1]
Welcome to worship! As we fellowship and worship together, let us embrace an enduring faith that will see us through.
| Merrimack Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church | |
| August 31, 2002 | |
| Worship Celebration | |
| Enduring Faith | |
| Gathering to Worship | |
| Organ Prelude | Sherri Dovich |
| Worship Host Greetings | Joan Reiss |
| Praising His Name | |
| Praise Songs | Linda Martella |
| Amazing Grace | |
| The Battle Belongs to the Lord | |
| God Wil Make a Way | |
| Cares Chorus | |
| Congregational Prayer | Gloria Candelario |
| Gifts of Worship | Brenda Candelario |
| Church Budget | |
| Proclaiming the Word | |
| Children's Corner | Linda Martella |
| Scripture Lesson | Rosalinda Candelario |
| 1 Peter 1:6,7 | |
| Worship In Song | Jean McKillop |
| Sabbath Message | Warren Saxton |
| Ever Feel Like a Donkey? | |
| Dedicating Our Lives | |
| Hymn of Dedication | 608 |
| Faith is the Victory | |
| Prayer of Dedication | Warren Saxton |
| Worship Host Benediction | Joan Reiss |
| Postlude | Sherri Dovich |
Welcome to the Merrimack Valley Church! As we fellowship and worship together, let us embrace an enduring faith that will see us through.
We Mourn: Lance Forrester’s father passed away this week. Please remember the Forrester family in your prayers and gestures of Christian friendship.
Praise Report: Bruce Setterlund’s brain tumor has been diagnosed as benign. Please continue to remember Brian’s brother in your prayers as he undergoes surgery on September 10.
Pathfinders will meet Wednesday evening at 6:30. Wear field uniforms. This is the last chance to sign up for Pathfinders this year.
Next Sabbath the Pastor’s message will take a look at the sensitive issue of Male Headship: Is it God’s Design?
Baptismal Classes for High School aged youth will begin next Sabbath afternoon from 3:00 – 4:00 under the leadership of the Moynihans. Baptismal classes for junior youth will begin in November under the leadership of the Dovichs.
The Dracut September 11 Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 pm, Wednesday, September 11, at the St. Frances Catholic Church. All members are encouraged to participate in this meeting as we seek to become integrated into our new church home community.
Recommended For Service: Michael Casadine, Ron Holiman, Karen McClendon, Marge Patch, and Jay Wiacek (Alternate) to serve as MVC delegates to Southern New England Conference Constituency Meetings for the remainder of the quadrennium. First Reading.
A World To Win Commitment Celebration will be held at the Stoneham Church on Sabbath, October 5, at 6:00 pm. All members are encouraged to attend this preparation meeting for our October 2003 local and conference wide evangelistic thrust.
Seeds New England: Four scholarships of $ 50.00 are available to MVC members who wish to participate in the Seeds New England event to be held October 18-20 at Camp Winnekeag. For more information contact Andreas Goelzer or the Pastor.
A Health and Healing Through Life-Style Changes conference will held on the campus of Atlantic Union College September 26-29. For more information call 800/282-2030 or go to www.atlanticuc.edu [2].
Church Fence Update:
| Raised: | $ 2,236.65 | |
| Needed: | $ 863.35 | |
| Total Expense: | $ 3,100.00 |
The Giving Heart: When you go to a doctor for your annual check-up, he or she will often begin to poke, prod, and press various places, all the while asking, "Does this hurt? How about this?" If you cry out in pain, one of two things has happened. Either the doctor has pushed too hard, without the right sensitivity. Or, more likely, there's something wrong, and the doctor will say, "We'd better do some more tests. It's not supposed to hurt there!" So it is when pastors preach on financial responsibility, and certain members cry out in discomfort, criticizing the message and the messenger. Either the pastor has pushed too hard. Or perhaps there's something wrong. In that case, I say, "My friend, we're in need of the Great Physician because it's not supposed to hurt there." --Ben Rogers
Wanted: Blood pressure and receptionist volunteers for the Topsfield Fair, October 5-14. Shifts needed are: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, and 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Free admission tickets for your services. Parking is a personal expense. To sign up call John and Julie Ferraro at the Boston Van Ministry Office 781/438-2838 or 978/388-9004.
The Adventist Book Center Fall Open House will be held in South Lancaster on September 8, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Storewide savings include back-to-school savings on Bibles, Spirit of Prophecy books, music, games, gifts, and new book titles. Wholesale prices are available on case lots of food.
Let’s Golf: A Greater Boston Academy/Edgewood Elementary School Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, September 30 to benefit the GBA/EW Worthy Student Fund. Tee time at the Hillview Country Club in North Reading is at 1:30 pm. The $ 100 entry price includes green fees, carts, and the awards dinner. To register contact Bryant Worth at 781/640-4663 before September.