September 28, 2008 by admin.

WELCOME TO LEOMINSTER ASSEMBLY OF GOD

• Welcome Center ~ Just inside our main entrance you will find friendly assistance, maps, and literature about LAOG.
• Bulletin ~ Our weekly bulletin provides up-to-date information about what is happening at LAOG.
• Web site ~ Check out www.laog.org for up-to-date information about ministries and staff, bulletin, calendar, sermon notes, etc.
• LifeLine TV ~ Sunday services are aired on local access TV. Schedules are available at the Welcome Center.
• LifeLine ~ WFGL 960 AM (1:15/6:00 AM, 5:15/9:00 PM, M-F)
• Van Service ~ Call 978.534.1190 x19 for a ride to the Sunday morning services. Please call no later than Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 - FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY

• WORSHIP and THE WORD, 8:30 and 11:00 AM, Sanctuary
  • Pastor Mark Boucher, “Forever Friends” (John 15:9-17)
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • Sound Mates personal listening systems are available for each service. Please see the technician at the sound booth.
  • Spanish translation is available during the 11:00 AM service. Please pick up a listening system at the Welcome Center.
  • A nursing mothers’ room is available next to the Nursery.
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, 10:00 AM, Classrooms and JA School
  • Overview of Fall 2008 classes is located at the Welcome Center.
• CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSAL, 2:00 PM, Sanctuary
  • Choir meets at 2:00 PM; Band meets at 3:30 PM
  • You can still join! Just show up at rehearsal today or see Pastor Rafael. Men are especially needed.
• YOUNG ADULT GROUP, 4:30 PM, Youth Chapel
  • Young adults, 18 to mid-20s, are invited to cultivate a deeper study of the Word, get assistance with life purpose planning, and pursue a life fully dedicated to the Lord.

• SUNDAY NIGHT DISCIPLESHIP (SND), 6:15 PM, Fellowship Hall
  • SND continues to challenge our love and service for the Lord! Each Sunday evening fellow Christians gather to discuss essential truths Jesus taught His disciples. What does it mean to “not love the world”? Can we live a victorious Christian life in spite of our “old nature”? What must we do to be led by the Holy Spirit? This week we begin “The Essential Preparation for Discipleship.” Join us!
• YOUTH MINISTRIES BIBLE STUDY, 6:30 PM, Youth Chapel
  • Young people, ages 12-18, are encouraged to explore God’s Word and come to understand its relevance and power for them today!

THIS WEEK

• MONDAY
  • 7:00 PM   Prayer (Prayer Room)
• TUESDAY
  • 6:30 PM   Prayer (Prayer Room)
  • 6:30 PM   English For All Nations
  • 6:30 PM   The Cafeteria (see bulletin insert)
  • 7:30 PM   Christian 12-Step (Room 205)
• WEDNESDAY
  • 6:30 PM   Family Night
  • Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 up to K)
  • Girls Ministries (grades K-8)
  • Royal Rangers (boys’ clubs, K-12)
  • School of the Word & Spirit (SOWS) Relationships Matter series continues: Joseph, Years of Testing and Training
• THURSDAY
  • 9:30 AM A Place to Grow (Fellowship Hall) The Power of a Praying Woman series
  • 6:30 PM A Place to Grow (Fellowship Hall) The Power of a Praying Woman series
  • 6:30 PM Fresh Start Divorce Recovery Group Video: Forgiving the Unforgiveable
  • 7:00 PM Worship Practice (Sanctuary)
• FRIDAY
  • 6:00 PM   Ministry Recognition Celebration for Pastor Bob Salliby (Elks Lodge)
• SATURDAY
  • 10:00 AM  BGMC Walk-a-thon (see below)
  • 12:00 PM  Ministry of Joy (Fellowship Hall)
  • 7:00 PM  Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP & COMING

• Ministry Recognition Celebration (October 3). Join us Friday night at 6:00 at the Elks Lodge as we celebrate the life and ministry of our beloved Pastor Bob. Tickets are $25 each (for dinner and gift) and can be purchased at the Welcome Center.
• BGMC Walk-a-thon (October 4). Want to help our children reach their missions goal of $2008? Join in the 10-mile walk this Saturday, 10:00 AM, at Coolidge Park, Fitchburg. Pick up info at the Welcome Center or see Tom or Rhonda Richard.
• Ministry of Joy (October 4). All adults are invited for this great time of food, fellowship, music, and more this Saturday, noon to 2:30 PM, in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a dish to share if you plan to eat lunch with the group.
• New England Solemn Assembly (October 4). An invitation has been extended to LAOG to join in this time of corporate repentance, intercession, worship, renewal of covenant, and united action at Harvest Ministries International in East Weymouth, MA, this Saturday, 2:00-6:00 PM. For details and to register (free) go to: www.newenglandalliance.us.
• Teen Challenge Banquet (October 4). The fall fundraising banquet for Teen Challenge Brockton is this Saturday, 6:00 PM, at their campus located at 1315 Main Street in Brockton. They are celebrating “50 years of Miracles” with powerful testimonies from students and staff and inspirational music from the Teen Challenge choir. The cost is $25 per person. For more information, call 508-436-7438 or e-mail Pastor Craig Jenkins at: ProgDev@tcbrockton.org.
• Prayer for Israel (October 5). From 5:30 to 6:30 PM next Sunday, there will be an hour of prayer in the Prayer Room for Jerusalem and Israel.
• LAOG Solemn Assembly (October 12). This entire day is being set aside for prayer and fasting. A Communion service will be held at 7:00 PM. More about this next Sunday.
• Enrich (October 18). This district-sponsored leadership conference will be held at First Assembly in Worcester. See the bulletin board in the foyer (to the right when exiting the center doors) for details. Sign up at the Welcome Center.

HOMETEAMS

Fliers for HomeTeams, home discipleship small groups, are located at the Welcome Center (directions included). For more information on HomeTeams, see Pastor Harv Meppelink.

• Seekers of Light (October 5 and 19). This study for men meets every other Sunday afternoon at 3:00 at the home of Jim Sullivan in Leominster.
• Christians in Action (every Tuesday). This “Life in the Word” study for people of all ages meets Tuesdays at 7:00 PM at the home of Dave and Laura Proietti in Sterling.
• Branches of Messiah (October 22 and 29). Join Gus and Dale Wheeler at their Leominster home on Wednesday nights, 6:30-8:30, as they teach the Jewish roots of Christianity. This group usually meets every Wednesday.
• Women of Faith (every Friday). This verse-by-verse study for women meets every Friday morning, 10:00, at Carol Tellier’s home in Leominster.

WAYS TO SERVE

• Childcare Help Needed. Help is needed on Thursdays, 6:30-9:00 PM, to watch the children of those involved in A Place To Grow women’s small groups and worship team practice. Please see Rebecca Hanson or Pastor Rafael.
• Van Ministry. Drivers are needed—especially for first service. Please see Simon Adu or call the church office.

TAKE THE LAND UPDATE

• Original Loan Amount:  $600,000
• Paid Down from Church Budget:  66.239
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 9/08:   100,680
• Current Loan Balance:  433,081
• Average Monthly Offerings:  6,392
• At an average $9500 extra applied each month, the loan should be paid off by August 2011.

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September 28, 2008 by PastorMark.

We’re honored by your presence on this special Friendship Sunday. The Bible teaches a great deal about the importance of close relationships and friendships. The Book of Proverbs tells us “a friend loves at all times” (17:17) and “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly” (18:24, KJV). The best way to increase the warmth of a church is for each one of us to walk with God and look for ways to be a friend to others. Let’s not just sit back and wait for others to initiate kindness and courtesy. The joy of Jesus is being filled with Him and looking to share His love with others!

Pastor Mark Boucher

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September 21, 2008 by PastorDave.

#329, Be Great, Pastor David McIntosh, Sunday, 09-21-2008

Text: Matthew 20:26-27

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September 21, 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
  • Pastor Dave McIntosh continues the Not So Easy series:  “Be Great” (Matthew 20:26-27)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
• PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY, 1:00 PM, in Pastor Mark’s office
• CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSAL, 2:00 PM, in the Sanctuary
  • Choir at 2:00 PM; Band at 3:30 PM
• YOUNG ADULT GROUP, 4:30 PM, in the Youth Chapel
• SUNDAY NIGHT DISCIPLESHIP, 6:15 PM, in the Fellowship Hall
• YOUTH BIBLE STUDY, 6:30 PM, in the Youth Chapel

JOIN US THIS WEEK

• MONDAY 7:00 PM—Prayer
• TUESDAY
  • 6:30 PM—Prayer
  • 6:30 PM—English For All Nations
• WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM—FAMILY NIGHT
  • Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 up to K)
  • Girls Ministries (grades K-8)
  • Royal Rangers (boy’s clubs, K-12)
  • School of the Word & Spirit (SOWS)
  • Relationships Matter series continues: “When Dreams Seem To Die” (Genesis 37)
• THURSDAY 7:30 PM—Christian 12 Step
• SATURDAY
  • 9:30 AM—The Truth Project Simulcast
  • 4:00 PM—African Fellowship (Onos’ home)
  • 7:00 PM—Prayer

ANNOUNCING

• THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY meets today, 1:00-3:00 PM, in Pastor Mark’s office. You can join anytime. See Alice Stacy for more info or contact her at: astacy@juniper.net.
• SUNDAY NIGHT DISCIPLESHIP (SND): It’s not too late to start! This week we focus on “How is Poverty of Spirit Cultivated?” Enjoy discussion time, worship, and teaching with the great fellowship of brothers and sisters in the Lord. You will be challenged! You will grow in God! You will be glad you came! Come for coffee at 6:15 and the study from 6:30 to 8:00. Nursery is available for children up to four. Everyone is welcome!
• THE MEMORIAL SERVICE for Pam Sonia will be held here at the church at 7:00 this Thursday night, September 25.
• THERE WILL BE NO morning or evening sessions of “A Place To Grow” this Thursday because of the memorial service.
• OUR ROTATION WEEK in the Interfaith Hospitality Network begins next Sunday. Volunteer sign up continues in the foyer.
• THE BGMC WALK-A-THON is on Saturday, October 4. You can walk the 10 miles or make a pledge. Sponsor sheets are at the Welcome Center. Questions? See Tom or Rhonda Richard.
• MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY: Childcare help is needed Thursday nights from 6:30 to 9:00 for the children of worship team members and of the women who come to “A Place To Grow.” If you can help or if you would like more information, please see Rebecca Hanson or Pastor Rafael.
• ANOTHER MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY: Van drivers are needed —especially for first service. Please see Simon Adu ASAP if you can be a blessing in this ministry.

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
• 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 and after second service
• Wednesday: 6:15-6:30 PM and after Family Night ministries

TAKE THE LAND OFFERINGS TO DATE

• Original Loan Amount:  $600,000
• Paid Down from Church Budget:  64,611
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 8/08:  99,803
• Current Loan Balance:  $435,586
• Average Monthly Offerings:  $6,439
• At an average $9500/month extra applied each month, the loan should be paid off by Aug 2011.

NEEDS IN OUR CHURCH FAMILY

• TRANSPORTATION NEEDED: A young woman in the church needs a ride to and from work (Mooreland Ave., Leominster to Rockport Company, Fort Pond Rd., Lancaster). She works from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Is there a woman who could help meet this need? Please call the church office.
• CNA LOOKING FOR WORK: Melissa Smith, a certified nursing assistant, can be contacted at 978-235-1601.

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September 21, 2008 by PastorMark.

After the death of Jesus, two people were walking along a road toward Emmaus. Suddenly, “Jesus himself came up and walked along with them” (Luke 24:15). Had they been aware of Jesus, these two would have immediately traded their sorrow for great joy. However, their discouragement and tears clouded their minds and dimmed their eyes. Only after Jesus walked with them for a while did they realize it was Him. God speaks to our hearts and reveals himself to us in many ways. Let’s not allow our hearts to stagger under the weight of depression and unbelief and miss Him as He walks with us.

Pastor Mark Boucher

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September 14, 2008 by PastorMark.

#327, A Light in Dark Places, Pastor Mark Boucher, Sunday, 09-14-2008

Text: Matthew 5:14-16

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September 14, 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 remember Jesus’ sacrifice through Communion today.
  • A child dedication will be held at the 11:00 AM service.
  • Pastor Mark Boucher continues the Not So Easy series: “A Light in Dark Places” (Matthew 5:14-16)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
• DEPARTMENT HEADS MEETING, 4:30 PM, in Pastor’s office
• YOUNG ADULT LIFE PURPOSE PLANNING GROUP at 4:30 PM.
• SUNDAY NIGHT DISCIPLESHIP, 6:15 PM, in Fellowship Hall.
• YOUTH BIBLE STUDY, 6:30 PM, in the Youth Chapel

JOIN US THIS WEEK

• MONDAY 7:00 PM—Prayer
• TUESDAY
  • 6:30 PM—Prayer
  • 6:30 PM—English For All Nations
• WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM—FAMILY NIGHT
  • Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 up to K)
  • Girls Ministries (grades K-8)
  • Royal Rangers (boy’s clubs, K-12)
  • School of the Word & Spirit (SOWS)
  • “Relationships Matter” series continues: Breaking Through to Deep Change (Gen. 32-33)
• THURSDAY
  • 9:30 AM—A Place to Grow (Koinonia)
  • 6:30 PM—A Place to Grow (Koinonia)
  • 6:30 PM—Church Board Meeting
  • 7:30 PM—Christian 12 Step
• FRIDAY
  • 7:00 PM—Watchman of Israel Night
  • 7:00 PM—Comedy Night ’08 (Princeton)
• SATURDAY 7:00 PM—Prayer

ANNOUNCING

• ATTENTION, DEPARTMENT HEADS! There is a meeting today at 4:30 PM in Pastor Mark’s office.
• ELECTION VOTER GUIDES for the state primary election are available at the Welcome Center (please note that there are two—one for state senator and one for state representative). Primary Election Day is September 16.
• THE KOINONIA POTLUCK is this Thursday, 6:30-8:00 PM, in the Fellowship Hall. All women are invited. Please stop by the Women’s Ministries table in the foyer to sign up. If you have any questions, connect with Jeanne Gaudet.
• COMEDY NIGHT ’08 is this Friday, 7:00 PM, and will be held at Heritage Bible Church in Princeton. Stop by Morning Star Christian Book & Music Store, mention that you attend LAOG, and get your tickets at the special value price of just $14.00.
• THE BGMC WALK-A-THON is on Saturday, October 4. You can walk the 10 miles or make a pledge. Sponsor sheets are at the Welcome Center. Questions? See Tom or Rhonda Richard.

CHURCH FAMILY NEWS

• WE EXTEND OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS to Dave Sonia and family upon the death of his precious wife, Pam, who lost her battle with cancer this past Wednesday but is now with the Lord. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

HOMETEAMS MEETING THIS WEEK

• Christians in Action (Proiettis)—Tuesday, 7:00 PM
• Branches of Messiah (Wheelers)—Wednesday, 6:30 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

• Original Loan Amount:  $600,000
• Paid Down from Church Budget:  64,611
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 8/08:   99,336
• Current Loan Balance: $436,053
• Average Monthly Offerings:  $6,514
• At an average $9500/month extra applied each month, the loan should be paid off by Aug 2011.

NEEDS IN OUR CHURCH FAMILY

• CNA LOOKING FOR WORK: Melissa Smith, a certified nursing assistant, can be contacted at 978-235-1601

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September 14, 2008 by PastorMark.

The blessing of faithfulness is greater responsibility. A man named Joshua served as the high priest of Jerusalem during the time of Zechariah the prophet. God spoke to Joshua and gave him this charge: “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘If you walk in my ways and keep my requirements, then you will govern my house and have charge of my courts, and I will give you a place among these standing here’” (Zechariah 3:7). God enjoys sharing privileges and responsibilities—but only with those willing to faithfully carry out His will. God’s pathway of leadership is not a struggle for power but a pursuit of covenantal faithfulness lived out in His presence.

Pastor Mark Boucher

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September 7, 2008 by admin.

  #327, Following Jesus, Pastor Mark Boucher, Sunday, 09-07-2008

Not So Easy series

Text: Matthew 4:19

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September 7, 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
  • Please designate your Missions Offering this morning.
  • Pastor Mark Boucher begins the Not So Easy series:  “Following Jesus” (Matthew 4:19)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
  • Children and teens begin new fall quarter!
  • Adults meet for Breakfast at Johnny Appleseed School.
• YOUNG ADULT LIFE PURPOSE PLANNING GROUP at 4:30 PM.
• SUNDAY NIGHT DISCIPLESHIP, 6:15 PM, in Fellowship Hall.
• YOUTH BIBLE STUDY, 6:30 PM, in the Youth Chapel

JOIN US THIS WEEK

• MONDAY 7:00 PM—Prayer
• TUESDAY
  • 6:30 PM—Prayer for Israel
  • 6:30 PM—ESL Classes begin
• WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM—FAMILY NIGHT
  • Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 up to K)
  • Girls Ministries (grades K-8)
  • Royal Rangers (boy’s clubs, K-12)
  • School of the Word & Spirit (SOWS) “Relationships Matter” series continues.
• THURSDAY
  • 9:30 AM—A Place to Grow
  • 6:30 PM—A Place to Grow (women’s groups)
  • 7:30 PM—Christian 12 Step
• SATURDAY
  • 12:00 PM—Ministry of Joy Adult Fellowship
  • 7:00 PM—All-Church Prayer

ANNOUNCING

• MINISTRY OF JOY ADULT FELLOWSHIP meets this Saturday, 12:00-2:30 PM, in the church Fellowship Hall. Come for great fellowship, food, and music (with Roger Lavoie). Please bring a dish to share if you plan to eat lunch with the group.
• THE NEXT CHILD DEDICATION SERVICE will be during the 11:00 AM service next Sunday, September 14. If you desire to have your child dedicated, please pick up a yellow application card at the Welcome Center, complete, and turn in ASAP.
• ATTENTION, DEPARTMENT HEADS! There will be a meeting next Sunday at 4:30 PM in Pastor Mark’s office.
• HOSPITALITY NETWORK: Our next rotation week is September 28 through October 5. Also, several churches will be joining efforts to cover the week of September 14-21. If you can help, please stop by the MIHN table in the foyer TODAY.
• ELECTION VOTER GUIDES for state senator and representative are at the Welcome Center. Primary Election Day is September 16.
• THE BGMC WALK-A-THON is coming up Saturday, October 4. All are welcome to walk to raise funds for our children’s missions ministry (Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge) as they go for their goal of $2008 this year! It is a 10-mile walk, and sponsor sheets are available at the Welcome Center.
• PLEASE TAKE NOTE of the new times for our radio broadcast on WFGL in the next column (under “We’re Here for You…”).
• BEHOLD THE WONDER OF THE LORD! Please visit and pray over sister in Christ, Judy Trainque’s, jewelry display at Hannoush Jewelry in the Whitney Field Mall. God bless you.

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
• 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

• Original Loan Amount:  $600,000
• Paid Down from Church Budget:  64,611
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 7/08:  98,341
• Current Loan Balance:  $437,048
• Average Monthly Offerings:  $6,556
• At an average $9500/month extra applied each month, the loan should be paid off by Aug 2011.

NEEDS IN OUR CHURCH FAMILY

• MOVING HELP NEEDED! Due to a closing delay on their new place, the Hansons will need help THIS Saturday, September 13, beginning at 8:00 AM, to move out of their apartment in Lancaster. If you can help, please call them.

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