Archive for June 2007

Not to Worry

June 24, 2007 by admin.

#280, Not to Worry, Sunday, 06-24-2007

Text: Matthew 6:25-34
Theme: If God is your Father, you can overcome worry.

INTRODUCTION:

Do you have any stress in your life?
How is stress different from worry?

Worry is a way we can choose to handle stress. The opposite of worry is trust.
Worry is a faithless attitude we embrace.
Because we all face stress, worry will be a battle.

How do we handle and overcome worry? What does Jesus tell us about “Not to Worry?”

Receive the Father’s commands.

Jesus said “do not worry” (three times)
Do not worry about your life (v 25)
Do not worry about daily needs (food, clothing) (v 31)
Do not worry about tomorrow (v 34)
Worrying doesn’t accomplish anything.
It’s like “rocking chair” Christianity.
South African saying: “If you worry you’ll die, if you don’t worry, you’ll die. Why worry?
The Father wants His children to receive His Word.
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” (Isaiah 43:1)
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6)

Reflect on the Father’s creation.

Jesus told us to look around.
“Look at the birds of the air.” (v 26)
“See how the lilies of the field grow.” (v 28)
The birds don’t plant or store up food.
The flowers don’t stress and labor.
“Since God takes such good care of the lower orders of creation, God will certainly take care of the crown of His creation.” – Leon Morris
Apply what you see to yourself.
Have faith in God.
“Oh you of little faith.” (v 30)
He has always provided, He will provide.
Refuse to give in to worry.
Worry won’t add a single hour. (v 27)
Worry just weighs us down.
“An anxious heart weighs a man down” (Proverbs 12:25)
Most of what we worry about never happens.
An average person’s anxiety is focused on:
40% - of things that will never happen
30% - of things about the past that can’t be changed
12% - of criticism by others, mostly untrue
10% - about health, which gets worse with worry
8% - about real problems that will be faced

Reject the “coping style” of the world.

“For the pagans run after all these things.” (v 32)
People not in relationship with the Father have a lot to worry about.
They run to and fro trying to meet their own needs.
They see themselves as their own god, source.
“Your heavenly Father knows that you need them.” (v 32)
Wash your spirit of worry by the water of prayer.
Just keep doing what you know is right in the face of worry. (don’t panic)

Remain faithful to your Father’s mission.

Three key words to fight worry: Father, faith and first.
Decide to seek God’s Kingdom first (Matthew 6:33)
Take care of God’s will and He will take care of you.
What does this mean to seek God first?
Be faithful in your week (set aside a time to gather)
Be faithful in your day (prayer, word)
Be faithful in your hour (think on Him)
Be faithful in your finances (tithe)

CONCLUSION:

You can overcome worry.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, 06-24-2007

June 24, 2007 by admin.

TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY of our one-week rotation to assist homeless families that are given emergency shelter at St. Bernard’s Convent (Summer Street, Fitchburg). We help by providing a nutritious evening meal or by being a two-hour onsite host or by being an overnight (sleeping) host. We have open slots available for which we need volunteers. It’s such a small amount of time to give every 11 weeks…but the rewards are large! Visit the sign-up table in the foyer and PLEASE help!

USHERS ARE NEEDED for 11:00 services on Sundays. Men and women are welcome to serve in this very important minis-try of Leominster Assembly. Please see Tony Pappani if you are interested in serving or finding out more about ushering.

REGISTRATION FOR VBS begins today at the Kids’ Fest and will continue the next two weeks—before and after Wednesday Family Nights and after Sunday morning services.

A VBS WORKERS’ MEETING will be held this Friday, 7:00 PM, in the Youth Chapel. This is the final meeting and all workers should plan to attend.

THE AFRICAN FELLOWSHIP will meet for prayer in the Prayer Room this Saturday, June 30, at 4:00 PM.

HOMETEAMS MEETING THIS WEEK:

Tues, 7:00 PM—Christians in Action at Proiettis’ home
Wed, 6:30 PM—Branches of Messiah at Wheelers’ home
Thurs, 6:30 PM—YACC (Young Adults) at the Coffee House
Thurs, 6:45 PM—Young Adults Discipleship at Bells’ home
Pick up directions at the Welcome Center. YOU ARE INVITED!

THIS WEEK AT LEOMINSTER ASSEMBLY

MONDAY 7:00 PM—Prayer
TUESDAY 7:30 PM—Christian 12 Step
WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM—FAMILY NIGHT
Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 to K)
Girls Ministries
Royal Rangers (boys’ clubs)
Impact Student Ministries
Adult Bible Study (L.A.B.I.)—Driven by Eternity John Bevere DVD series:
THURSDAY 6:30 PM—Ladies’ Night Out
FRIDAY 6:45 PM—Stewardship Seminar
7:00 PM—VBS Workers’ Meeting
SATURDAY 4:00 PM—African Fellowship Prayer
7:00 PM—All-church Prayer

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

ITEMS NEEDED FOR VBS! Please see Rhonda Richard if you can loan her a couple of fake trees or fake grass (carpet).

HAVE YOU EATEN YOUR PAIL OF ICE CREAM YET? The Vacation Bible School team needs at least 30 of the 4-quart plastic pails that ice cream comes in which are sold at Market Basket, Hannaford, and the grocery store beside AJ Wright on John Fitch Highway. VBS will be held July 9-13.

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.

DO YOU HAVE A ROOM you could rent temporarily to a woman in the church? She is working and would be able to pay to live there and buy her own food. Please call the church office if you can help.

A WOMAN IN THE CHURCH with excellent customer service and administrative skills and many years of experience is looking for work. If you know of anything, please call the church office. A résumé is available upon request.

TAKE THE LAND PLEDGES TO DATE:

Based on 30 months and $30 per unit:

Total $ Pledged/Given: $178,920.00
Total Units Purchased: 5,964
Total Units Needed: 13,500
Units Left to Reach Goal: 7,536

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PASTOR’S PARAGRAPH, 06-24-2007

June 24, 2007 by PastorMark.

“How can I know God’s will for me?” people often ask. While there is no simple formula, there is an all-important first step. In Romans 12:1-2, Paul connects this step with being able to know and do God’s will: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” The first step in discovering God’s will is complete dedication of yourself (body, soul, spirit) to the Lord Himself. The Lord always guides and takes care of that which belongs to Him.

Pastor Mark Boucher

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Finding Your True Identity

June 17, 2007 by PastorDave.

Finding Your True Identity, Sunday, 06-17-2007

Title: Finding Your True Identity
Text: Malachi 4:5, 6

INTRODUCTION

The Lone Ranger, Zorro, & Superman; all men with secret identities, no one knew who they really were.
Identity = the distinguishing character or personality of an individual: individuality.
Who was that masked man? Heroes to the public, all of them revered.
Everyone (man) needs an identity; it provides status & self esteem among other things.
Dads have searched for their identity outside of their relationship with Jesus Christ and we have become disillusioned and are facing a great identity crisis. Who Am I?
Position Man: Identified by my title in life
Possession Man: Identified by what I have gained and achieved in life
Pleasure Man: Identified by my recreation & hobbies

Today I want to sound a cry; herald a message, set off the alarm, be a voice crying in the wilderness to all fathers. Dad please look for your identity in a personal, daily, alive relationship with Jesus Christ and his Word.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF DAD LOOKS FOR HIS TRUE IDENTITY IN HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD JESUS CHRIST?

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WILL DISCOVER HIS TRUE MISSION 0in" start="1"> 4: 5, 6- “See I will send you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the Lord comes. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers; or else I will come and strike the land with a curse.” 1:17 – “And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children.” God-given mission of every dad was prophesied in the O.T., confirmed here in the N.T., and was the message of the forerunner of the Lord. addressed only one area of interest before the great and dreadful day of the Lord….and that area was the heart of dad’s turned toward their children. one relationship that God focused on was father, child. when you focus your identity solely in Jesus Christ He will make clear His mission for you and your heart. (Your children) Investing your time, talents, and testimonies into your children. we spend our time on, invest our talents in and talk about; that’s where our hearts are. That is where are treasure is. your heart turned towards your children; ask them, your wife, and your parents. WILL RECEIVE HIS TRUE ASSIGNMENT 0in" start="1"> 23:26 – “My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.” God-given assignment of every dad is to pursue until you posses our children’s heart. daughter, I want your heart. In other words I want to be the major influence in the decisions you are going to make in life. one who gets our children’s hearts wins! (Friends, culture, Satan, pop-culture heroes etc…) many of us Dad are trying to subdue our children with the law, when what God wants us to do is woo them with our love. (that’s how God got you) Listen to them, not get lazy in our pursuit of their heart, and our lusts which cause them to shrink back from giving their hearts to us. end of this verse is very important, we gain our kids hearts only when we give them the freedom to observe our ways, we must live transparent before them. & the grocery store: the grocery shopping & take one child each week with me. daughter helped me one day and we came to the check out put the groceries through and went home and everyone helped. later my wife said you need to talk to Hannah she is crying & upset, she’s nervous you are going to leave us…. why I said…. said you were “staring” at the magazines as you checked out. I immediately began to defend myself…I didn’t even pick one up, how dare she… let me talk to her. Lord helped me at that moment because this was a win your kids heart moment, I first assured her that I am not and would never leave my family. I asked her to forgive me, she saw, I didn’t even see it, a touch of lust, something in my eyes or spirit that I didn’t detect, but her sensitive spirit did, and it bothered her…a lot. asked her if, when we go to the grocery store again she would help me be better at the check out, I gave her the right to remind me. next time came, we came to the check out, I had thought about it, but as we were checking out the Spirit reminded me… and I turned to and said, honey, how I am doing the magazines…big smile, real good dad, thanks. And I knew I had just succored a big piece of a ten-year old girl’s heart. (let your eyes observe my ways) when you focus your identity solely on your relationship with Jesus Christ He will make clear your true assignment given directly from His Word to you (pursing the heart of your children). WILL BE MADE AWARE OF HIS GREATEST WEAKNESS 0in" start="1"> 3:21- “Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.” greatest weakness or danger every dad faces is simple, to provoke their children to anger. angry spirit will never win the heart of a child, never. It may put them in their place for a short while, but when the time comes they will rebel and run. angry dad tries to “power parent” you will do it or else. child living with angry dad will (according to Scripture) become discouraged. discouraged child is a sitting duck for the enemy. Submit, Surrender, and Serve your anger to the Lord, surrender your actions to His Word and serve your children instead of forcing them. & the meeting: Friday evening I prepared my daughters for an early Saturday morning event that I wanted them to go to with their mother. of my daughters got up and just couldn’t get herself together and was running super late. The tension was beginning to mount in the house. went in her room to check on her and she was undressing and decided she wouldn’t be ready in time so she wasn’t going. Well I lost it. I got right in her face and blew up will be going, you will get dressed now, and I saw her eyes get big & her face turn white as her father unleashed his anger on her. 5 minutes later her wife came down and made an appeal to me, that she would never be ready in time and that she is not in any shape to go. I didn’t know what to do. told her, to get downstairs as my wife and other daughter left, and eat breakfast and get your bible because you need to hear from God! her and I sat down together and both of us began to read, but I was just angry. could see the discouragement on her face; I had broken her spirit with my anger. you might say, pastor, but you were right. Maybe, but using anger to control and get your way makes you always wrong in God’s eyes. read my bible a verse jumped out and slapped my spiritual face… Corinthians 2:8 – “I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm our love for him.” I was rebuked. I turned toward my daughter and asked her to forgive her father for his angry words and spirit and reaffirmed how much I loved her and that we will just learn from this. And we hugged and I could sense the burden lifted from her spirit. (and I knew I had just captured another little piece of a 12 yr. olds heart) when you focus your identity solely on your relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ He will make you aware of your greatest weakness and give you power to overcome it. (provoke not our children to anger) WILL BE MAKING LIFE-LONG MEMORIES 0in" start="1"> 6:7 – “Impress them on your children.” thing a Spiritual leader dad does is purpose to make life-long memories. Bowl- January 1, 1981 (stand up if you have a ticket to the 1981 rose bowl) Keepers –fall 1996, Shea Stadium life memories & Spiritual memories. memories with your children, that they will burn or be impressed on their heart. are you planning right now that your children will be talking about 10, 25 yrs. from now? ong>CLOSING

I want to close with three really tough statements to dad. Too many of us dad’s have spent our time decorating our lives with Christianity instead of finding our true identity in Jesus Christ.
Your children do not need a “Christian” dad; they need a Spiritual Leader.
Dad, your family doesn’t need increase commitment from you; they need you to surrender to God’s call on your life as dad & spiritual leader of the home.
Dad, I would like to give you and opportunity before you leave this morning to take a bold step of faith and state your intentions.
Whether you’ve done a good job or not, from this point on you are going to pursue your God given mission to win the heart of your children, place your identity in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and let Holy Spirit transform you into the spiritual leader you are designed to be.
It all begins for every dad in here at the foot of the cross; this is where you will get the wisdom, love, power and endurance to be successful.
Come join me dad, lets turn our heart to our children so they will turn their hearts to us and then we can point them to Jesus.
Any dad need to get anger or lust confessed and under the cleansing blood of Jesus?

PRACTICE:

Forgive Me
I Love You
I Need You
What Do You Think
I Was Wrong

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, 06-17-2007

June 17, 2007 by admin.

BABY BOTTLES FOR CARE NET ARE DUE TODAY! If you forgot, it’s never too late! Thank you for blessing the Center.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS will meet July 12, 19, 26 and August 2. Those four weeks will conclude the study of the Book of Esther; each session has its own message, so come when you can and enjoy this great study. All women are welcome at Jean Meppelink’s home (directions in the foyer). There will be no more studies in August, but be ready to go September 6!

GRADUATES’ NAMES NEEDED TODAY! If you or someone in your family who attends our church is graduating, please pick up a form from the foyer, complete it and turn it in TODAY! Graduates will be honored next Sunday.

GRILLS ARE NEEDED for next Sunday’s Kids’ Fun Festival. If you have one you could bring, please sign up at the Welcome Center, see Kim Johnson or call the church office.

HAVE YOU EATEN YOUR PAIL OF ICE CREAM YET? The Vacation Bible School team needs at least 30 of the 4-quart plastic pails that ice cream comes in which are sold at Market Basket, Hannaford, and the grocery store beside AJ Wright on John Fitch Highway. VBS will be held July 9-13.

HOMETEAMS MEETING THIS WEEK:

Sun, 3:00 PM—Seekers of Light at Jim Sullivan’s home
Tues, 7:00 PM—Christians in Action at Proiettis’ home
Wed, 6:30 PM—Branches of Messiah at Wheelers’ home
Thurs, 6:30 PM—YACC (Young Adults) at the Coffee House
Thurs, 6:45 PM—Young Adults Discipleship at Bells’ home
Pick up directions at the Welcome Center. YOU ARE INVITED!

THIS WEEK AT LEOMINSTER ASSEMBLY

MONDAY 7:00 PM—Prayer
TUESDAY 7:30 PM—Christian 12 Step
WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM—FAMILY NIGHT
Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 to K)
Girls Ministries
Royal Rangers (boys’ clubs)
Impact Student Ministries
Adult Bible Study (L.A.B.I.)—Driven by Eternity John Bevere DVD series:
“Judgment of Deceived” (Hour Three)
THURSDAY 6:30 PM—Ladies’ Night Out
6:30 PM—Church Board Meeting
FRIDAY 6:45 PM—Stewardship Seminar
SATURDAY 7:00 PM—All-church Prayer

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

ITEMS NEEDED FOR VBS! Please see Rhonda Richard if you can loan her a couple of fake trees or fake grass (carpet).

THE ENGLISH FOR ALL NATIONS SCHOOL (ESL CLASSES) IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER (will open again September 11). If you are interested in improving your English or in learning English from a beginner level, pick up a brochure in the foyer and fill it out. Five levels of learning will be offered this year, so get your application in! Also, if you’re interested in working in the school, contact Jean Meppelink at 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.

TAKE THE LAND PLEDGES TO DATE, BASED ON 30 MONTHS AND $30 PER UNIT:

Total $ Pledged/Given: $165,800.00
Total Units Purchased: 5,527
Total Units Needed: 13,500
Units Left to Reach Goal: 7,973

To track the actual units that have been paid for, please check the display in the foyer each week.

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PASTOR’S PARAGRAPH, 06-17-2007

June 17, 2007 by PastorMark.

Have you ever noticed how certain smells trigger memories? A while ago I was walking through a hospital, and the strong smell of the floor cleaner brought me back to elementary school! The Bible connects scent with thoughts by declaring, “A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth” (Ecclesiastes 7:1). When we think of a person’s name, we think of his/her life, character, and influence on us. Therefore, a person’s name “triggers” our heart with thoughts and memories. On this Father’s Day, may we as dads so live for Jesus that we leave our children the fragrance of Christ. When they think of us, may they “smell” the aroma of our Lord.

Pastor Mark Boucher

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, 06-10-2007

June 10, 2007 by admin.

THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY will meet TODAY in Pastor Mark’s office (instead of the usual third Sunday of the month). See Alice Stacy if you have any questions.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS will meet again this Thursday morning at 10:00 continuing the study of Esther. It has been a good study, and we look forward to each week. However, there will be NO study on June 21, 28 and July 5. We will meet again on July 12. Please mark your calendar! We’ll look for you in July.

MINISTRY OF JOY Adult Fellowship will be held this Saturday, June 16, from 12:00 to 2:30 PM. The time will be filled with music, fellowship, and fun. If you plan on having lunch with the group, please bring a main dish, salad, or dessert to share.

GRADUATES’ NAMES NEEDED ASAP! If you or someone in your family who attends Leominster Assembly of God is graduating, please pick up a form from the foyer, complete it and turn it in by next Sunday. We don’t want to miss anyone.

HOMETEAMS MEETING THIS WEEK:

Tues, 7:00 PM—Christians in Action at Proiettis’ home
Wed, 6:30 PM—Branches of Messiah at Wheelers’ home
Thurs, 10:00 AM—Circle of Friends (Women) at Meppelinks’ home
Thurs, 6:30 PM—YACC (Young Adults) at the Coffee House
Thurs, 6:45 PM—Young Adults Discipleship at Bells’ home
Pick up directions at the Welcome Center. YOU ARE INVITED!

THIS WEEK AT LEOMINSTER ASSEMBLY

MONDAY 7:00 PM—Prayer
TUESDAY 7:30 PM—Christian 12 Step
WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM—FAMILY NIGHT
Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 to K)
Girls Ministries
Royal Rangers (boys’ clubs)
Impact Student Ministries
Adult Bible Study (L.A.B.I.)—“Driven by Eternity” DVD series
THURSDAY 6:30 PM—Ladies’ Night Out
FRIDAY 6:45 PM—Stewardship Seminar
SATURDAY 12:00 PM—Ministry of Joy Adult Fellowship
7:00 PM—All-church Prayer

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

THANK YOU to everyone in Joy Restored and Women’s Ministries—especially Paula Butler, Charline Crocker and Jeanne Gaudet—for your overwhelming outpouring of love and appreciation for my going away. ~ Elizabeth Hawkes

THE ENGLISH FOR ALL NATIONS SCHOOL (ESL classes) is now closed for the summer (will open again September 11). If you are interested in improving your English or in learning English from a beginner level, pick up a brochure in the foyer and fill it out. Five levels of learning will be offered this year, so get your application in! Also, if you’re interested in working in the school, contact Jean Meppelink or the Church office.

DEPARTMENT HEADS! Please note that the meeting planned for today has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 8, at 4:30 PM in Pastor Mark’s 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.

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PASTOR’S PARAGRAPH, 06-10-2007

June 10, 2007 by PastorMark.

It has been observed, “You can’t outgive God.” Christians through the ages have experienced God’s provision and blessing as they have given to God and others. In the first century church we see where the believers in Antioch decided to help the believers in Judea because of a famine. Acts 11:29 states, “The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help for the brothers living in Judea.” The phrase, “according to his ability,” implies that some gave less and some gave more, according to their personal ability. Today, as we consider our pledge to “Take the Land,” the Lord will not only enable us to give but also continue to bless us and take care of all of our needs.

Pastor Mark Boucher

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A Willing Heart

June 3, 2007 by PastorMark.

#279, A Willing Heart, Sunday 06-03-2007

Text: 1 Chronicles 29
Theme: God accomplishes His work through people whose hearts are willing.

Introduction:

The most photographed site in the world is the temple mount area in Jerusalem, the Dome of the Rock.
This site was once dominated by arguably the greatest structure ever built – the temple of Solomon.
King David had it in his heart to build the temple.

God told David it would be his son Solomon.
The later years of David’s life, he dedicated to preparing the work.

Text: 1 Chronicles 29 - God accomplishes His work through people whose hearts are willing.

Let’s look at what happened then and there.

David knew the task was from God. (v 1)
“He (David) gave him (Solomon) the plans of all that the Spirit had put in his mind” (I Chronicles 28:12)
“The task is great” (v 1)
“this palatial structure is not for man but for the Lord God” (v 1 b)
David was willing to become personally involved.
David encouraged his son Solomon. (I Chronicles 28:20)
David gathered the leaders and people together. (I Chronicles 28:21)
David used his influence to direct resources. (vv 2-3)
David gave personally. (v 3)
“Besides, in my devotion to the temple of my God I now give my personal treasures of gold and silver for the temple of my god, over and above everything I have provided.” (v 3)
As a result of David’s lead, the other leaders became personally involved.
They “gave willingly.” (v 6)
They gave generously. (v 7)
They gave creatively (precious stones) (v 8 )
As a result of David and the leaders, the people came on board.
The people rejoiced at the willing response of the leaders …” (v 9)
David proclaimed, “And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you.” (v 17)

What does all this have to do with us here and now?

Tuesday morning, March 13, 2007
My father-in-law is ready to sell and wants you to have the first opportunity to buy.”
Background … this church last purchased property in1981.
Pastor Stanley and leaders asked the Eldridge family about selling in the 80’s.
I have asked a few times, our expansion committee has asked … no deal.
For years we have been wondering what to do.
About 2-3 years ago we experimented with the possibility of an addition. (cost: $3.6 million)
My heart wasn’t in it.
Our expansion committee kept meeting.
We were the “waiting” committee.
We also prayed, fasted and saved money.
On Friday. March 19, 2007 I called to work out a price, negotiation.
That morning’s devotions: “Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with one, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.’ And God granted his request.” (1 Chronicles 4:10)
After the deal was agreed, it occurred to us about the property next to that one.
In building something you usually have to get the opinions of the neighbors.
The house at 866 was sitting for about 1 year.
We did the math for both properties and came up with a monthly payment of 4,200+ (about the same amount we were paying in 1995)
On April 19, the members spoke by a vote.
“It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us.” (Acts 15:28)
Before this we had a dream, but no room.
God has given us a dream and an open door (new sanctuary, youth center, classes, gym, fellowship hall, etc…)
We voted to “Take the Land”
Existing property: 3.9 acres
New properties: 2.13 acres
Combined: 6.03 acres (55% increase in land)
Frontage: increase from 300’ to 500’.
We have a financial goal (30/30 Vision)
Our family is getting involved.
The leaders of the church are getting involved.
The leaders of the church are getting involved (25,800 pledged in April.
Will you step up with a willing heart?
Next week: Personal Commitment Cards
One unit is only a dollar a day.

“But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” (1 Chronicles 19:14)

God accomplishes His work through willing hearts.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, 06-03-2007

June 3, 2007 by admin.

WE REJOICE with Theophilia Afful on the birth of her son, Sena Edward Sampedy, this past Tuesday. He weighed in at 6 pounds 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long. God bless you.

DRIVEN BY ETERNITY, a DVD series by John Bevere, will begin this Wednesday, 6:30 PM, in the sanctuary. The purpose of this study is to reveal an eternal perspective, to motivate believers to labor for what endures, as well as to draw seekers to salvation and Kingdom living!

THE MONTHLY MEN’S BREAKFAST will be held this Saturday, 8:00 AM, in the Youth Chapel. All men are invited to attend this great time of fellowship, food, worship and sharing.

ATTENTION, HOMESCHOOLERS! If you want your children to participate in the Pizza Hut BookIt program, please sign up at the Welcome Center TODAY. Our homeschool coordinator, Rebecca Hanson, needs to turn the form in this week.

THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY will meet next Sunday, June 10 (instead of the third Sunday of the month), in Pastor Mark’s office. See Alice Stacy if you have any questions.

HOMETEAMS MEETING THIS WEEK:

Sun, 3:00 PM—Seekers of Light at Jim Sullivan’s home
Tues, 7:00 PM—Christians in Action at Proiettis’ home
Wed, 6:30 PM—Branches of Messiah at Wheelers’ home
Thurs, 10:00 AM—Circle of Friends (Women) at Meppelinks’ home
Thurs, 6:30 PM—YACC (Young Adults) at the Coffee House
Thurs, 6:45 PM—Young Adults Discipleship at Bells’ home
Pick up directions at the Welcome Center. YOU ARE INVITED!

THIS WEEK AT LEOMINSTER ASSEMBLY

MONDAY 7:00 PM—Prayer
TUESDAY 7:30 PM—Christian 12 Step
WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM—FAMILY NIGHT
Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 to K)
Girls Ministries
Royal Rangers
Impact Student Ministries
Adult Bible Study (L.A.B.I.)—New John Bevere DVD series begins:“Driven by Eternity”
THURSDAY 6:30 PM—Ladies’ Night Out
FRIDAY 6:45 PM—Stewardship Seminar
SATURDAY 8:00 AM—Men’s Breakfast
7:00 PM—All-church Prayer

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

ATTENTION, DEPARTMENT HEADS! A meeting will be held next Sunday, 4:30 PM, in Pastor Mark’s office. Please come prepared with your ministry events and dates.

HOMETEAMS ARE GREAT IN THE SUMMERTIME! All of our HomeTeams meet all summer long for times of “spiritual refreshing and fellowship.” (see fliers at the Welcome Center). Featured today are the two YOUNG ADULT HomeTeams. Young Adult Christian Community, under the direction of Darryl Riehle and Daniel Gardner, will be moving to the Common Ground Coffee House, 480 Main St, Fitchburg beginning Thursday, June 7, and continuing each Thursday through July 12, 6:30-8:00 PM. The Young Adult Discipleship HomeTeam, under the direction of Thaddeus and Dagii Bell, meets at 61 Heritage Lane, Apt. C-8, in Leominster each Thursday night, 6:45-8:00 PM, for the summer and beyond. Summertime is a great time to “grow in God.”

HELP IS NEEDED to paint backdrops for VBS. No artistic skill is needed. Work will be going on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays—10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 6:00 to 9:00 PM—in the Fellowship Hall. See Kim Johnson for more information.

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.

A WOMAN IN THE CHURCH with excellent customer service and administrative skills and many years of experience is looking for work. If you know of an available job at your place of employment or elsewhere, please call the church office. A résumé is available upon request.

ROOMMATE WANTED! Sister in Christ seeks a female room-mate to share a large three-room apartment near Leominster Assembly of God. Please call Judy or the church office for details.

FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED! A female Christian room-mate is needed to share a condo in Shirley–$700/month plus utilities. Call Heather or the church office for details.

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