January 11, 2007 by PastorMark.

God doesn’t usually give you a five-year plan. Part of the faith life of walking with God is to obey…even when you don’t understand what God is “up to.” Obedience to God often becomes a test—whether we will say yes and receive His blessings later, or whether we will say no and remain in our “comfort zone.” In Genesis 12:1 we read of God’s command to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you.” Because Abram obeyed God, his life bore the fruit of the promise, “…and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you” (Genesis 12:3). God also wants to bless your life so others will be blessed. Will you say yes to His will?

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January 11, 2007 by admin.

OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS are extended to Ruth and Ron Farnsworth and their family on the death of Ruth’s mother, E. Lorraine Holden, this past Thursday night. Arrangements are being made at the Richardson Funeral Home (106 West Street, Leominster) for the viewing this Tuesday, 5:00-8:00 PM, and the funeral, on Wednesday, 10:00 AM.WE ARE BEGINNING THE NEW YEAR with a Week of Prayer and Fasting beginning today. Prayer meetings will be held nightly in the sanctuary at 6:30. The Saturday night prayer meeting will be held at 7:00 as usual.

ATTENTION, DEPARTMENT HEADS! The next Department Heads’ meeting will be held next Sunday, January 14, at 4:30 PM in Pastor Mark’s office. Please be prepared with activity dates, times, and information.

THE NEXT BABY/CHILD DEDICATION will be Sunday, January 21, during the 11:00 AM service. If you desire to dedicate your child/children to the Lord, please fill out a yellow application card from the Welcome Center (one for each child) and turn it in at the Welcome Center or office or give it to an usher.

HOMETEAMS MEETING THIS WEEK:

• Sun, 3:00 PM—Seekers of Light at Sullivan’s home
• Tues, 7:00 PM—Christians in Action at Proiettis’ home
• Wed, 10:00 AM—Circle of Friends at Meppelinks’ home
• Wed, 6:30 PM—Branches of Messiah at Wheelers’ home

Pick up directions at the Welcome Center. YOU ARE INVITED!

CHURCH LIBRARY HOURS:

• SUNDAYS: 10:00-11:00 AM, after second service, 6:00-6:30 PM
• WEDNESDAYS: 6:15-6:30 PM and after Family Night

HERE’S A PERFECT WAY to start off a new year in service to Christ! Volunteer for our next rotation at St. Bernard’s Convent January 21-28. There is a full house of homeless families that need our help. You can: (1) provide a hot, nourishing evening supper, (2) be a two-hour onsite host, (3) be an overnight [sleeping] host. Stop by the volunteer table in the foyer TODAY to sign up for this great ministry.

DO YOU HAVE OVERDUE MATERIALS from the church library? We are missing books, DVDs, videos, etc. Please return them ASAP so others can enjoy them too. Thank you.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE new baby changing stations have been installed in the women’s and men’s restrooms located near the offices. A child protection seat has also been installed in the women’s restroom.

MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN: If you are interested in a play group for infants/toddlers, call the office (978-534-1190) and let Melinda or Terry know. There is a mom in the church who is interested and wants to know if others are too.

JOHNNY AND LEANA ANAYA are planning to move back to Leominster in February and are looking for a three-bedroom apartment. If you have any information, you may call the church office.

All business-related and classified ad items can be found on the RESOURCES BULLETIN BOARD in the foyer. Check it out for apartments to rent, houses to rent or buy, items for sale, free items and more. There are new listings each week.

CAR NEEDED: A man in the church is looking to purchase a used economy car. Do you have one you’re trying to sell or know of one he could check out? If you know of one, please call Richard or contact the church office.

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