April 6, 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
  The monthly Missions Offering will be taken today.
  We welcome Valley Forge Christian College Concert Choir under the direction of Dr. William DeSanto.
• 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
• EVENING SERVICE at 6:30 PM—Hour of Prayer

JOIN US THIS WEEK

• MONDAY 7:00 PM—Prayer
  7:30 PM—Men’s Ministries Kickoff Meeting
• 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
• SATURDAY 7:00 PM—All-Church Prayer

ANNOUNCING

• A PASSOVER SEDER will be catered in the church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, April 19, 4:00-8:00 PM. There is a $5 charge per person, and, because of limited seating, only the first 50 people to sign up and pay will be able to attend. Please sign up at the table in the foyer after either of this morning’s services.
• OUR NEXT ROTATION WEEK in the Interfaith Hospitality Network 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? Your help is greatly appreciated!
• 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.
• WOULD SOMEONE BE INTERESTED in hosting a weekly meeting (it can be here at the church) for three months with a Christian chiropractor? His series, “Fit for the King,” teaches God’s people about health and wholeness. If interested, call the church office.
• HELP NEEDED: The Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network is currently seeking a part-time Van Driver/Office Helper. Hours of employment are 7:00-9:00 AM and 4:00-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Pay is $8.00 an hour. For more info and a job description, contact: Arthur Heusser, Network Director, at 978-342-3294.
• CORRECTION: The 2009 Holy Land Trip dates are not yet firmly set. Sorry for any confusion. More details will be coming soon.

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: $217,511
• Offerings/Payments: $101,561
• Current Mortgage Balance: $498,439

NEEDS IN OUR CHURCH FAMILY

• A family of six in the church is in great need of a car in good running condition at a low cost. Would you have or know of one? Please call the church office if you have any leads.
• 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 at 978-537-2747.

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April 6, 2008 by PastorMark.

God has planned great things for His people. In the time of King David, God directed David to prepare the temple in order for his son Solomon to build it. Concerning this important work, David remarked, “The task is great, because this palatial structure is not for men but for the Lord” (1 Chronicles 20:1). In God’s estimation, what He leads us to do is a “great task.” It doesn’t matter if it seems small or insignificant to others. Whatever we do is worth doing with all our heart because it is done “for the Lord.” The Apostle Paul’s heart agreed with this when he wrote, “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him” (Colossians 3:17). May your work be blessed!

Pastor Mark Boucher

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