April 27, 2008 by admin.

For The Wheels Have Come Off, Roger Hillegas, Sunday 04-27-2008

Text: Psalm 24, Romans 1
Theme: God seems to know how long we need to stay in our trials.

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April 27, 2008 by admin.

JOIN US TODAY

• WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM
• Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ
• This morning we welcome Roger and Elaine Hillegas.
• Roger will be ministering the Word to our hearts.
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
• There are classes for all ages.
• ALPHA COURSE at 3:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall
• ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING at 6:30 PM
• Members are encouraged to attend; everyone is welcome.

JOIN US THIS WEEK

• MONDAY 7:00 PM—Prayer
• TUESDAY 9:30 AM—Coffee Break Women’s Bible Study
• 6:30 PM—English for all Nations (ESL)
• 7:00 PM—Oh Lord, What is Your Vision for My Life?
• 7:30 PM—Christian 12 Step
• WEDNESDAY 5:45 PM—A.L.I.V.E. Homeschoolers Prayer
• 6:30 PM—FAMILY NIGHT
• Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 up to K)
• Girls Ministries (grades K-8)
• Royal Rangers (boys’ clubs, K-12)
• Impact Student Ministries
• Effective Personal Soul Winning
• Adult Bible Study (L.A.B.I.)—Eight Qualities of a Healthy Church
• THURSDAY 12:00 PM—Prayer at Leominster City Hall
• 6:30 PM—Ladies’ Night Out
• SATURDAY 12:00 PM—Ministry of Joy Adult Fellowship
• 7:00 PM—All-Church Prayer

ANNOUNCING

• WE REJOICE with the new members who were received into our fellowship last Sunday: Rick Boehm, Comfort Blankson, Ibnie Chambass, Keylida Bruno, Mark Cappucci, Danielle Caron, Brenda Gilbert, Dennis and Marissa Gulliver, Mark and Candace McGrath, Kristi McIntyre, Enajite Onos, John and Tara Perry, David and Pamela Sonia, and Ken and Phebe Wilson.
• CONGRATULATIONS to our students who advanced to nationals in Fine Arts: James DeFilippo in keyboard solo, Lauren Jackson in visual arts, and Phil Thibodeau in percussion solo.
• THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER is this Thursday, May 1. There will be a prayer gathering (rain or shine) on the steps of Leominster City Hall at noon for all that can attend.
• MINISTRY OF JOY ADULT FELLOWSHIP will meet this Saturday, May 3, noon-2:30, in the church Fellowship Hall. All adults are invited for this time of fellowship, worship music, and food. If you plan to eat lunch with the group, PLEASE bring a dish to share.
• A CHILD DEDICATION will be held at the 11:00 AM service on Sunday, May 18. Please fill out a yellow application card from the Welcome Center for each child to be dedicated and turn it in at the office or to an usher.
• THE NEXT WATER BAPTISM SERVICE will be on Sunday, May 25, during the 6:30 PM service. Please fill out and turn in a blue application card from the Welcome Center if you desire to be baptized. You will need to attend a class on the 25th at 10:00 AM.

HOMETEAMS MEETING THIS WEEK

• Christians in Action (Proiettis)—Tuesday, 7:00 PM
• Branches of Messiah (Wheelers)—Wednesday, 6:30 PM
• YACC for Young Adults (Gardners)—Thursday, 6:30 PM
• Young Adult Discipleship (Bells)—Thursday, 6:45 PM
• Women of Faith (Telliers)—Friday, 10:00 AM
• Ministry of Joy (Fellowship Hall)—Saturday, 12:00 Noon
• Pick up directions at the Welcome Center. You are invited!

CHURCH LIBRARY

• The library, located next to the Youth Chapel, is open:
• Sunday: 10:00-11:00 AM, after second service, 6:00-6:30 PM
• Wednesday: 6:15-6:30 PM and after Family Night ministries

TAKE THE LAND OFFERINGS TO DATE

• Beginning Loan Amount: $600,000
• Regular Principal Payments (10): 9,981
• Extra Principal Applied: 95,045
• Total Principal Applied: 105,026
• Current Loan Balance: $494,974
• At an average $8500/month extra applied to the principal each month, the loan should be paid off by November 2011 (4½ years of payments).

NEEDS IN OUR CHURCH FAMILY

• A sister in Christ, Judy Trainque, needs help with light spring cleaning in her apartment. Please call Judy or the church office if you can help.
• A family of six in the church is in great need of a car in good running condition at a low cost. Please call the church office.

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April 27, 2008 by PastorMark.

Vision is a big word that may mean a lot of things to different people. In Acts 26:19 the Apostle Paul, while testifying before King Agrippa, proclaimed, “I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven.” Vision for Paul meant God’s revealed will for his future life and ministry. God has a vision for individuals and for His church. Tonight is our annual business meeting. All of you are invited and urged to attend. We will explore and explain what we feel God is saying to us and look at His vision for our future. May He unite our hearts as we walk together into His unfolding vision for Leominster Assembly of God!

Pastor Mark Boucher

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April 20, 2008 by PastorMark.

#309, Avoiding a Collision, Pastor Mark Boucher, Sunday 04-20-2008

Text: Proverbs 5:1-23
Theme: We need to receive encouragement and instruction about staying sexually faithful.

INTRODUCTION:

1. The “accident”.
   1. It doesn’t have to happen.
   2. Since it did, what do I learn from it?
2. The Book of Proverbs is all about “learning to live”.
   1. Solomon had a desire to transfer wisdom to the next generation.
   2. Much of this wisdom included moral instruction about sex. (In Proverbs 1-7, 31% of the verses talk about sexual morality)
3. Our moral decisions affect our relationship with God and others.
   1. We’re not simply told, “don’t do this.”
   2. We are given instruction on how to stay faithful, how to learn from God, others.

You don’t have to become a wreck.
What can we do to stay faithful, to avoid the problems of immorality?

1. Be willing to pay attention. (vv 1-2)
   1. Wisdom listens with the desire to practice truth.
   2. God wants us to listen to Him for our own good.
   3. Be aware of the dangers. (vv 3-6)
2. The adulteress is mentioned although any sexual immorality could be addressed here.
   1. There is the danger of deceptive talk.
   2. “You’re so special, beautiful, attractive …”
   3. Think it through to “the end” (v 2)
3. The imagination and the reality are two separate worlds.
   1. She is bitter as gall.
   2. “sharp as a double-edged sword.” (it will tear you up)
   3. Instead of a more satisfying life, your life goes down.
4. Be aware of your environment. (vv 7-8)
   1. Do not go near the door of her house.
   2. Avoid putting yourself into temptation.
   3. Example: At work, don’t meet with another alone behind closed doors.
   4. Avoid people who pull you down.
   5. Be aware of your own thoughts, weaknesses (inner environment).
   6. Watch for “cycles of temptation” and plan ahead.
5. Be aware of the consequences. (vv 9-14)
   1. Immorality and wrong relationships sap your energy. (v 9a)
   2. It takes time and energy from God and your family.
   3. Immorality costs you money. (v 10)
   4. The sex industry is after your morals and your money.
6. It’s not just who you sleep with – it’s who you leave behind
   1. (there’s alimony and child support)
   2. Immorality fills you with regrets. (vv 11-14)
   3. “How I hated discipline.”
   4. “I would not obey or listen.”
   5. “I have come to the brink of ruin.”
7. Be willing to love your spouse. (vv 15-20)
   1. Sexual expression is pictured as water (well, spring, stream).
   2. Protect what you have.
   3. Look at your husband, wife as God gift to you.
   4. Pornography, explicit movies cause you to compare your spouse downward.
   5. Allow yourself to be “captivated” by your spouse’s love
8. Be willing to make things right. (vv 21-23)
   1. God knows – we can’t hide anything from Him.
   2. “A man’s ways are in full view of the Lord, and He examines all his paths.” Proverbs 5:21
   3. If you’re in an addiction there is help.
   4. If you’re in a wrong relationship you can get out.

CONCLUSION:

August 31, 1997 it was tragic because it could have been avoided.

1. A chauffer drove when he was completely drunk …
   1. What was he thinking?
2. The paparazzi chased them down the road …
   1. What were they thinking?
3. Princess Diana and her boyfriend were traveling 180 kilometers in an 80 km zone, but wore no seatbelts …
   1. What were they thinking?

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April 20, 2008 by admin.

JOIN US TODAY

• WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM
  Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ
  We will receive new members this morning.
  Pastor Mark Boucher, “Avoiding a Collision,” Prov. 5:1-23
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
• PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY, 1:00 PM, Pastor Mark’s office
• ALPHA COURSE at 3:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall
• GOSPEL EXPLOSION SERVICE at 6:30 PM
  Special Movie: Run Baby Run. Bring someone with you!

JOIN US THIS WEEK

• MONDAY 7:00 PM—Prayer
• TUESDAY 7:00 PM—Oh Lord, What is Your Vision for My Life?
  7:30 PM—Christian 12 Step
• WEDNESDAY 5:45 PM—A.L.I.V.E. Homeschoolers Prayer
  6:30 PM—FAMILY NIGHT
  Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 up to K)
  Girls Ministries (grades K-8)
  Royal Rangers (boys’ clubs, K-12)
  Impact Student Ministries
  Effective Personal Soul Winning
  Adult Bible Study (L.A.B.I.)—Eight Qualities of a Healthy Church
• THURSDAY 6:30 PM—Ladies’ Night Out
• SATURDAY 8:45 AM—Men’s Ministries Workshop
  7:00 PM—All-Church Prayer

ANNOUNCING

• THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY meets today, 1:00-3:00 PM, in Pastor Mark’s office. Join any time! You may contact Alice Stacy for more information at: astacy@juniper.net.
• THE ANNUAL CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING is next Sunday, April 27, at 6:30 PM. All members are encouraged to attend.
• THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER is Thursday, May 1. Look for more details in next Sunday’s bulletin.
• IMPACT WEEK—CHURCH ON FIRE Seminars and Community Outreach will be held May 19-21, at Cornerstone Church in Winchendon. Seminars will be conducted by Music Pastor Russell Fragar (formerly of Hillsong Church Australia) and Evangelist Lyall Mercer. See details on the bulletin board.
• THE NEXT WATER BAPTISM SERVICE will be on Sunday, May 25, during the 6:30 PM service. Please fill out a blue application card from the Welcome Center if you desire to be baptized.
• SIGN UP CONTINUES FOR VBS! Complete and turn in a volunteer form at the Welcome Center. There will be a meeting for all volunteers on Monday, May 19. More details will be coming.
• ARE LIFE-CONTROLLING ADDICTIONS affecting your life or the life of someone you know? Meetings are being held every Thursday, 7:00 PM, at the Common Ground Christian Coffeehouse (480 Main Street, Fitchburg). For more information, please see the bulletin board in the foyer or call 978-342-8637.
• IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE our bi-monthly newsletter, The Harvest Call, and would like to, please turn in your name and address to the church office.

HOMETEAMS MEETING THIS WEEK

• Seekers of Light men’s study (Sullivans)—Sunday, 3:00 PM
• Christians in Action (Proiettis)—Tuesday, 7:00 PM
• Branches of Messiah (Wheelers)—Wednesday, 6:30 PM
• YACC for Young Adults (Gardners)—Thursday, 6:30 PM
• Young Adult Discipleship (Bells)—Thursday, 6:45 PM
• Women of Faith (Telliers)—Friday, 10:00 AM
• Pick up directions at the Welcome Center. You are invited!

CHURCH LIBRARY

• The library, located next to the Youth Chapel, is open:
• Sunday: 10:00-11:00 AM, after second service, 6:00-6:30 PM
• Wednesday: 6:15-6:30 PM and after Family Night ministries

TAKE THE LAND OFFERINGS TO DATE

• Beginning Mortgage:$600,000
• 30-month Offerings Goal:$405,000
• 30-month Total $ Pledged:$217,679
• Offerings/Payments:$103,524
• Current Mortgage Balance: $496,476

NEEDS IN OUR CHURCH FAMILY

• A sister in Christ, Judy Trainque, needs help with light spring cleaning in her apartment. Please call the church office if you can help.
• A young couple is in need of a place to live (studio, 1- or 2-bed-room apt.) in the immediate area—$400-$600/month rent. If you know of anything, please call the church office.
• Young man needs job—entry-level position, office related, data entry, customer service, or warehouse/light construction. Please call the church office.
• A family of six in the church is in great need of a car in good running condition at a low cost. Please call the church office.

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April 20, 2008 by PastorMark.

The longer I live, the more I value team work. No matter what the task, it always seems to be more enjoyable with others. In the Book of Nehemiah, we read of Nehemiah going to Jerusalem with the God-given vision of building the wall. Step by step, Nehemiah obeyed God and shared the vision with the people. In the midst of this good work Nehemiah wrote, “So we rebuilt the wall till all of it reached half its height, for the people worked with all their heart” (Nehemiah 4:6). God’s people, led by God’s Spirit and united in God’s work, can accomplish great things!

Pastor Mark Boucher

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April 19, 2008 by admin.

Friday evening, April 19, 2008, marks the beginning of Passover. Each year, since the blood of the ancient sacrificed lamb (Heb. Pesach) was put on the doorposts of the enslaved Jews in Egypt about 3,500 years ago, Jews around the world have celebrated the Passover under the full moon on the14th of Nissan (Hebrew calendar). The Lord commanded that Passover would be an everlasting ordinance to memorialize the deliverance of the Israelites whose homes were protected by the lamb’s blood. In the Egyptian homes, death was brought to the first born causing Pharaoh to let the Children of Israel go free and return to the Promised Land.

As believers in the Messiah Jesus, we now see how the ancient Passover lamb was a foreshadow of the coming Messiah who would himself become the Passover Lamb. He alone can bring deliverance from sin and eternal life to both Jews and Gentiles who believe in Him. The Apostle John said, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world!” (John 1:29). And Paul said, “For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us” (1 Corinthians 5:7). We have become “Passover People” whose sins have been passed over by the mercy and power of God, enabling us to pass over the sins of others and to pass over the trials and tribulations of our own lives.

Our Passover Lamb, Yeshua (Jesus), though once slain on a deadly cross, is alive and reigns in heaven and in our hearts. His Spirit causes us not only to look back and remember but also to look forward to the future, to the wedding feast of the Lamb (Revelation 19:9) where we will praise Him together, forever!

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April 14, 2008 by admin.

It happened today. The house at 856 Main Street has been demolished.

Your current Facilities Team: Jim Amirault, Steve Bibeau, Mark Butler, John “Jay” McCaffrey, Tom Richard, Harry Marshall.

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April 13, 2008 by PastorMark.

#308, Staying Clean, Pastor Mark Boucher, Sunday 04-13-2008

Text: Genesis 39:1-21

Theme: Do we walk in truth or lies?

INTRODUCTION - BLACK ICE:

1. Joseph was a young man with a dream.
2. The dream was tested when Joseph was sold as a slave.
3. By God’s grace, he found himself in Potiphar’s house.
4. Potiphar’s wife created some “black ice” for Joseph.
   1. She kept pressuring him.
   2. He appealed to her husband’s honor and trust.
   3. He appealed to God.
5. All America has become a “danger zone”.
   1. The highway of life is dulled with black ice.
   2. How will we respond to the sexual faithfulness?

Do we walk in truth or lies?

TRUE OR FALSE TEST

1. “Sex is not important” (false)
   1. “male and female He created them” Genesis 1:27
   2. Our bodies and sex were given by God.
   3. How we use our sexuality is a moral issue.
2. We don’t own our bodies, as Christians.
   1. “God wants people to enjoy sex” (true)
   2. God wants people to enjoy fire.
3. Fire makes us feel good (heat, cooking food); but the misuse of fire damages and destroys.
   1. The “safe place” of sex is marriage.
   2. “Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral” Hebrews 13:4
4. “God understands our struggles.” (true)
   1. “for He knows how we are formed, He remembers that we are dust.” Psalm 103:14
   2. We can go to Him with all our temptations.
   3. Jesus welcomed “sinners.”
   4. The prodigal son wasted His Father’s estate on sin and prostitutes, yet was welcomed home.
5. “God is fine with our sexual immorality” (false)
   1. He commands sexual purity and faithfulness.
   2. “Flee from sexual immorality” 1 Corinthians 6:18
   3. We are called to mirror the character of God.
   4. God is a giver not a taker.
   5. He is faithful and pure.
   6. He commands us to change.
   7. “He who conceals his sins and does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” Proverbs 28:13
6. “Sex is a need” (false)
   1. Sex is not a need (air, food, water).
   2. Sex is a drive, passion which can be controlled.
   3. Example: a School Board in Bisbee, Arizona gave out condoms in a “prom bag” to its students.
   4. This gives a false sense of security about condoms.
   5. Sends a degrading message about morality and self-control.
   6. Why do we teach and expect self-control in regard to drugs, drinking, anger, but with sex … “here’s a condom.”
7. “Sex is fine as long as you love the other person.” (false)
   1. Jesus said, “If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love.”
   2. True love does what is best for the welfare of the other.
   3. If you cause them to sin are you acting in love?
8. If you truly love your partner you will commit yourself to marriage.
   1. “God forgives sexual sin” (true)
   2. You can be forgiven and start over.
   3. But, don’t deceive yourself to think there are no consequences.
   4. Life gets complicated by sexual sin.
   5. God forgives but people don’t forget.
9. “God honors faithfulness.” (true)
   1. What if Joseph had just given in?
   2. God exalted him.
   3. Dreams came true.

CONCLUSION:

Above all else Joseph valued the presence of God in his life.

“Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained.”  1 Samuel 2:30

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April 13, 2008 by admin.

JOIN US TODAY

• WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM
  Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ
  We will share in Communion this morning.
  Pastor Mark Boucher, “Staying Clean,” Genesis 39:1-21
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
  There are classes for all ages, including five adult electives.
• ALPHA COURSE at 3:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall
• SPECIAL EVENING SERVICE at 6:30 PM
  The African Fellowship will minister. Don’t miss this!

JOIN US THIS WEEK

• MONDAY 7:00 PM—Prayer
• TUESDAY 9:30 AM—Coffee Break Women’s Bible Study
  6:30 PM—ESL (English for All Nations)
  7:00 PM—Oh Lord, What is Your Vision for My Life?
  7:30 PM—Christian 12 Step
• WEDNESDAY 5:45 PM—A.L.I.V.E. Homeschoolers Prayer
  6:30 PM—FAMILY NIGHT
  Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 up to K)
  Girls Ministries (grades K-8)
  Royal Rangers (boys’ clubs, K-12)
  Impact Student Ministries
  Effective Personal Soul Winning
  Adult Bible Study (L.A.B.I.)—Eight Qualities of a Healthy Church
• THURSDAY 6:30 PM—Ladies’ Night Out Potluck Dinner
• SATURDAY 4:00 PM—Messianic Passover Seder
  7:00 PM—All-Church Prayer

ANNOUNCING

• THERE WILL BE A FAREWELL LUNCH for Cleavie McDonald this Wednesday, April 16, at noon at the Empire Gourmet restaurant on North Main Street in Leominster. Any women who would like to attend are invited. For more info, call Rita at 978-534-4742.
• THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY will meet next Sunday, 1:00-3:00 PM in Pastor Mark’s office. You may contact Alice Stacy for more information.
• OUR NEXT ROTATION WEEK in the Interfaith Hospitality Net-work is April 27 through May 4. Can you volunteer to make or provide an evening meal or to be an onsite two-hour host or overnight host? Please sign up in the foyer today.
• THE ANNUAL CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING will be held Sunday, April 27, at 6:30 PM. All members are encouraged to attend.
• THE NEXT WATER BAPTISM SERVICE will be on Sunday, May 25, during the 6:30 PM service. Please fill out a blue application card from the Welcome Center if you desire to be baptized.
• SIGN UP CONTINUES FOR VBS! Complete and turn in a volunteer form at the Welcome Center. There will be a meeting for all volunteers on Monday, May 19. More details will be coming.
• ARE LIFE-CONTROLLING ADDICTIONS affecting your life or the life of someone you know. See the bulletin board for details about weekly meetings at the Coffee House or call 978-342-8637.
• THANK YOU to all who prayed for and helped my daughter and her family after they lost everything in a fire. God bless you! ~ Rosa Alicea Cruz

HOMETEAMS MEETING THIS WEEK

• Christians in Action (Proiettis)—Tuesday, 7:00 PM
• Branches of Messiah (Wheelers)—Wednesday, 6:30 PM
• YACC for Young Adults (Gardners)—Thursday, 6:30 PM
• Young Adult Discipleship (Bells)—Thursday, 6:45 PM
• Women of Faith (Telliers)—Friday, 10:00 AM
• Pick up directions at the Welcome Center. You are invited!

CHURCH LIBRARY

• The library, located next to the Youth Chapel, is open:
• Sunday: 10:00-11:00 AM, after second service, 6:00-6:30 PM
• Wednesday: 6:15-6:30 PM and after Family Night ministries

TAKE THE LAND OFFERINGS TO DATE

• Beginning Mortgage: $600,000
• 30-month Offerings Goal: $405,000
• 30-month Total $ Pledged: $217,604
• Offerings/Payments: $102,577
• Current Mortgage Balance: $497,423

NEEDS IN OUR CHURCH FAMILY

• A sister in Christ, Judy Trainque, needs help with light spring cleaning in her apartment. Please contact Judy or the church office.
• A young couple is in need of a place to live (studio, 1- or 2-bed-room apt.) in the immediate area—$400-$600/month rent. If you know of anything, please call the church office.
• A young man is in need of a job—any entry-level position, office related, data entry, customer service, or warehouse/light construction. Please call the church office.
• A family of six in the church is in great need of a car in good running condition at a low cost. Please call the church office.
• A 10-12 room house is needed for a spiritual renewal ministry. Will share vision/business plan with ministry-minded landlord. Please see or call Susan Laythe.

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