November 30, 2008 by PastorMark.

#335, Treating People Right, Pastor Mark Boucher, Sunday, 11-30-2008

Pastor Mark Boucher continues The Message of Jesus series: “Treating People Right,” Matthew 25:31-46

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November 30, 2008 by PastorDave.

ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION WINTER ELECTIVES
Beginning Sunday, December 7, 10:00-10:50 AM

WELCOME to the Family

Taught by Mark Collett
This class will meet at the Johnny Appleseed Elementary School across the street from the church

This course meets at the school across the street, and in it you are introduced to the purposes and vision of Leominster Assembly of God as well as the practices and policies of the church. This course is for anyone interested in becoming a member of our church and is a requirement for membership.

Drawing Closer to God

Taught by Pastor Bob and Nunzio Nano
This course will meet in the Triangle room next to the sanctuary.

This class is for all new Christians as well as any Christian who wants to draw closer to God. God says that if we draw close to Him, He will draw close to us. This is your chance to become the dynamic, joyful disciple of Christ that you have always wanted to be. This class is a requirement for membership.

Encourage One Another

Taught by Pastor Dave
This class will meet at the Johnny Appleseed Elementary School across the street from the church.

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11). We are commanded to encourage each other. The great thing about encouragement is that anyone can do it. You do not need a lot of money, time, or talents. Sometimes a word of encouragement can change a life! Come, be encouraged to be an encourager!

Lessons from 1 and 2 Corinthians

Taught by Harry Marshall
This class will meet at the Johnny Appleseed Elementary School across the street from the church.

The studies in this unit will help us better understand God’s nature and how He works, how we are to relate to other believers, and what it means to have Christ living in us. Come and let the teaching of the Word of God focus your life on Jesus.

Financial Freedom

Taught by Manny Onos
This class will meet at the Johnny Appleseed Elementary School across the street from the church.

Each attendee will receive the means to prepare his/her individual road to true financial success and will be thoroughly equipped to remove the obstacles on the road to receive his/her rewards of eternal pleasures, possessions and powers in this present life and in the life to come.

CHILDREN’S & YOUTH CLASSES

2s and 3s: Christine Salliby

Kids will discover the true meaning of Christmas through the story of Jesus’ birth, as well as fun Christmas activities and games. They will also learn that Jesus accepted and loved the children who came to Him. They will see that Jesus loves all people and how they can care for others just like Jesus.

4s and 5s: Sally Dyer

Children will see past the glitter and gifts as they look at Christmas through the eyes of the angels and others who first heard about the miracle of Jesus’ birth. They will also discover how much Jesus cares when they’re ill, afraid, and even hungry through powerful stories about how Jesus helped others. They will learn that Jesus’ power is greater than all other powers through stories of how Jesus fed 5,000 people, walked on water, controlled nature,a dn healed a man who was born blind.

1st and 2nd grade: Rick and JoAnn Boehm

The students in this class will discover how to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas through the story of Jesus’ birth, the best Christmas gift of all. They will find out how they are similar to and different from Jesus through stories about His early ministry and baptism. These children will discover that even though God made people different, Jesus shows us how He loves everyone the same through stories about four people who desperately need to know Jesus loves them.

3rd and 4th grade: Debbie Nurnberger

Kids will discover how Jesus’ birth brought hope to common people, fear to royalty, and joy to those looking for His arrival. They will find out how God’s presence in their lives affects their obedience, attitude, and behavior through stories about Caleb, Samuel, Jesus’ return, and others. The lessons will also focus kids’ attention on those around them who need Jesus as they learn how to share their faith from Levi, the woman at the well, and Jesus.

5th and 6th grade: Peter Kovacs, Alethea Morris, Kim Johnson

By examining the perfectly planned events and people surrounding Jesus’ birth, kids will discover how these stories prove who Jesus is and how much God loves them. Kids will see why these basics are important to their faith: What is the Church? Why is it important to go to church and participate in Communion and baptism? How important is God’s forgiveness? They will also find out how to avoid the mistakes made by the nation of Israel.

7th and 8th grade: Thaddeus and Dagii Bell

The middle school students will finish their studies from the book, The Teenage Years of Jesus Christ. Then they will study Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel and will relate to how these prophets often struggled to stand for God in cultures that refused to listen. Students will explore the factors that contribute to the crises that teens face today and how God’s Word offers guidance for avoiding some and making it through others.

High School: Palma and Ed Riley

The students will continue in The Teenage Years of Jesus Christ as they study how Jesus conducted His life during His teen years and prepared for the work of His Father.

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November 30, 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.

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

• WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • Royal Rangers Ministry Highlight
  • Pastor Mark Boucher continues The Message of Jesus series: “Treating People Right,” Matthew 25:31-46
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, 10:00 AM, Classrooms & JA School
  • The Winter 2008-09 quarter begins next Sunday. You can pick up an overview of the classes at the sign-up table in the foyer!
• CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSAL, 2:00 PM, Sanctuary
  • Choir meets at 2:00 PM; Band meets at 3:30 PM
• YOUNG ADULT GROUP, 4:30 PM, Youth Chapel
  • Young adults, 18 to mid-20s, study the Word, get assistance with purpose planning, and pursue a life fully dedicated to the Lord.
• SUNDAY NIGHT DISCIPLESHIP, 6:15 PM, Fellowship Hall
  • Every Sunday night, fellow Christians gather to discuss essential truths Jesus taught His disciples through His words and His example. 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
  • 6:30 PM Hospitality Network Volunteer Mtg.
  • 7:00 PM Prayer (Prayer Room)
• TUESDAY
  • 6:30 PM Prayer (Prayer Room)
  • 6:30 PM English for All Nations
  • 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)
• THURSDAY
  • 7:00 PM Worship Practice (Sanctuary)
• FRIDAY
  • 6:00 PM Kids 4 Christ Caroling
  • 6:30 PM Women’s Christmas Party
• SATURDAY
  • 7:00 PM Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP and COMING

• Hospitality Network Volunteer Meeting (December 1). All volunteers—past, present, future—are encouraged to attend this 6:30 PM meeting, in Room 205 at the church, to review the revised manual and to discuss the new location of the shelter.
• A Christmas Carol (December 4-7, 12-14). Cornerstone Performing Arts will perform this classic through music and dance at Phillips Hall, First Parish Church, 923 Main St, Fitchburg. See the foyer bulletin board for dates and times. Tickets can be purchased by calling 978.345.2915 or at www.cpacFitchburg.org.
• Kids 4 Christ Caroling (December 5). Please note the date and time change. The kids will be going caroling to shut-ins this Friday, meeting promptly at the church at 6:00 PM! After caroling, there will be food and fellowship at the church until 9:00 PM. Please sign up at the Welcome Center today!
• Women’s Ministries Christmas Party (December 5). All women are invited to the Potluck Christmas Party, 6:30-9:30 PM, in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a $10 gift for the Yankee Swap and a dozen wrapped Christmas cookies if you want to participate in the cookie swap. Please sign up at the Welcome Center today and indicate what potluck item you’ll be bringing.
• Ministry of Joy Adult Fellowship (December 6). A Christmas Special will be held this month, 12:00-2:30 PM. There will be a special presentation by Basil and Alethea Morris and their children, as well as violin music by David Blomquist and worship music by Ron Crocker. There will be fellowship, food, fun—a good time for all! Please bring a $5.00 wrapped gift if you want to participate in the gift exchange. And if you plan to eat lunch with the group, please bring a lunch dish to share.
• Angel Tree Deadline (December 7). All Angel Tree gifts are to be brought to the church on or before next Sunday. Thank you to all who participated in this special ministry!
• Holiday Concert (December 7). To benefit the Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network, the Montachusett Chorale will once again be performing a Holiday Concert in Tata Auditorium at Leominster City Hall. The concert is next Sunday at 2:00 PM. The cost of tickets is $12.00 (in advance) and $15.00 (at the door). For tickets, call 978.534.9187 or 978.342.3294 or stop by the church office.
• Dreams and Wishes (December 13). This event will take place at Common Ground, 1:00-4;00 PM. Donations of money are needed as well as gifts for children: new bikes, coats, mittens, and gloves. Items can be dropped off here.
• Hospitality Network Rotation (December 14-21). Stop by the MIHN table in the foyer to sign up as a volunteer.

CHURCH FAMILY NEWS

• We extend our love and prayers to Jay McCaffrey and his family on the homegoing of his wife, Betty. She will be greatly missed. The funeral was held yesterday. Please keep the family in your heart and in your prayers.

SMALL GROUPS

• HOMETEAMS
  • Fliers for HomeTeams, home discipleship small groups, are located at the Welcome Center (directions included).
  • Seekers of Light—men (every other Sunday, 3:00 PM—Nov.30 is the next meeting)
  • In Line with the Word (Tuesdays, 6:30 PM). Led by Sally Dyer, Lunenburg.
  • Christians in Action (Tuesdays, 7:00 PM).
  • Branches of Messiah (Wednesdays, 6:30 PM).
  • Women of Faith (Fridays, 10:00 AM).
• THE TRUTH PROJECT
  • Jim and Ginny Sullivan are hosting this DVD series at their Leominster home on Thursday nights.
• ONCE-A-MONTH FELLOWSHIPS
  • Ministry of Joy (first Saturday of the month, 12:00-2:30 PM).
  • African Fellowship (first Saturday of the month, 4:00 PM).
  • Led by Manny and Beatrice Onos, Fitchburg.

TAKE THE LAND UPDATE

• Original Loan Amount: $600,000
• Paid Down from Church Budget: 74,486
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 11/08: 107,730
• Current Loan Balance: 417,784
• Average Monthly Offerings: 6,052
• Expected payoff date for loan is August 2011.

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November 30, 2008 by PastorMark.

I’ve seen it happen too many times. Someone gives up on God because he doesn’t see God work in his life. I had a person say to me, “I waited for God to take away my anger, but I still have it.” The truth is that sometimes we get it backwards. We passively sit back and wait for God to “magically” solve all of our problems. While we’re waiting for God, He is waiting for us. God is waiting for us to seek Him and then to take action steps of obedience. James says, “Come near to God and he will come near to you” (4:8). If we actively seek God, humble ourselves, and are willing to obey, we will discover the grace of God. He is able to change us and our circumstances if we truly seek Him.

Pastor Mark Boucher

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