ANNOUNCEMENTS 03-29-2009
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 by Thursday if at all possible.
MARCH 29, 2009
- WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
- Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
- We welcome special guests, President Jeffrey Bell and a trio, from Faith School of Theology in Charleston, Maine. They will minister in music and the Word this morning.
- There is a child dedication during second service.
- CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
- There are Bible classes for all ages.
- Pick up an overview of the spring 2009 quarter in the foyer.
- RESURRECTION CHOIR PRACTICE, 2:00 PM, Sanctuary
- 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, 6:15 PM, Fellowship Hall
- Join us for coffee at 6:15 and then at 6:30 we’ll continue the discipleship series from The Beatitudes, worship together, and share requests and pray for one another. You can join at any time. All are welcome. Childcare is provided for young children.
- YOUTH MINISTRIES BIBLE STUDY, 6:30 PM, Youth Chapel
- Youth, ages 12-18, are encouraged to explore God’s Word and come to understand its relevance and power for them today!
- This week: Who’s Your Master? (Matthew 6:19-24)
THIS WEEK
- MONDAY
- 7:00 PM Prayer (Prayer Room)
- TUESDAY
- 6:30 PM Prayer (Prayer Room)
- 7:30 PM Christian 12-Step (Room 205)
- WEDNESDAY
- 6:30 PM FAMILY NIGHT
- Rainbows (boys & girls, 3 up to K)
- Girls Ministries (grades K-8)
- Royal Rangers (boys’ clubs, K-12)
- School of the Word & the Spirit
- Exploring Personal Issues Series: Possessions (Luke 12:15)
- THURSDAY
- 9:30 AM Women’s Study (Fellowship Hall)
- 6:30 PM Women’s Study (Fellowship Hall)
- FRIDAY
- 6:30 PM Ladies Night Out (Fellowship Hall)
- SATURDAY
- 8:15 AM Men’s Breakfast and Simulcast
- 12:00 PM Ministry of Joy (Fellowship Hall)
- 4:00 PM African Fellowship (Onos’ home)
- 7:00 PM Prayer (Prayer Room)
UP AND COMING
- Ladies Night Out (April 3). Ladies, please sign up today at the Welcome Center for this fun night of games, crafts, and snacks. Also indicate if you will need childcare.
- Ministry of Joy (April 4). The adult fellowship will meet Saturday in the Fellowship Hall from noon until 2:30. There will be fun, food, fellowship, and music provided by the SOS Band. If you plan to eat lunch with the group, please bring a dish to share. Water Baptism Class (April 5). If you are planning to be baptized in water on April 19, you will need to attend the class next Sunday at 10:00 AM in Pastor Mark’s office.
- Royal Rangers Awards Ceremony (April 8). Awards will be presented at this special Wednesday night ceremony held in the Youth Chapel beginning at 7:00. Family and friends are invited.
- Good Friday Service (April 10). Plan now to attend this special Communion and remembrance service beginning at 7:00 PM.
- Passover Seder (April 11). A Seder will be held in the Fellowship Hall, 4:00-8:00 PM. There are still a few seats available. Please sign up and pay ($5/person) at the Welcome Center.
- Water Baptism (April 19). Are you ready to follow Jesus’ command to be baptized in water? Please stop by the Welcome Center and complete an application today. You can be baptized during the 8:30 or 11:00 service.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Health Insurance. Tammy Kinsley is available to assist you if you don’t have insurance, if you’ve lost your insurance due to job loss, or if you need supplemental insurance. Information is available at the Welcome Center.
- Camp Positions. Camp Woodhaven in West Boylston has openings for counselors, etc. for their summer day camp. If you’d like more info, call 508.835.9883 or go to their Web site: www.campwoodhaven.com for an application.
CHURCH FAMILY NEEDS
- Sister in Christ looking for home with sister in Christ. Please call Judy at 978.466.1932.
- Moving Help Needed. The Shanks are moving this Saturday, April 4 (within Leominster). Men are needed to help move large items. Please call 978.235.3662.
- Items Needed. A church family is in need of a TV and bedroom items for a child. Please call 425.280.6032.
SMALL GROUPS
- HOMETEAMS
- Fliers for HomeTeams, home discipleship small groups, are located at the Welcome Center (directions included).
- Seekers of Light (every other Sunday, 3:00 PM–3/22). For men, led by Jim Sullivan, Leominster.
- The Truth Project (Sundays, 6:30 PM). Led by Jim and Arline Stith, Leominster.
- In Line with the Word (Tuesdays, 6:30 PM). Led by Sally Dyer, Lunenburg.
- Branches of Messiah (Wednesdays, 6:30 PM). Led by Gus and Dale Wheeler, Leominster.
- Women of Faith (Fridays, 10:00 AM). Led by Carol Tellier, Leominster.
- ONCE-A-MONTH FELLOWSHIPS
- Ministry of Joy (first Saturday of the month, 12:00-2:30 PM). Led by Ray and Rita Trainque. Meets for lunch, fellowship, and worship in the church Fellowship Hall
- African Fellowship (first Saturday of the month, 4:00 PM). Led by Manny and Beatrice Onos, Fitchburg.
- Prayer Shawl Ministry (third Sunday of the month, 1:00 PM). Led by Alice Stacy. Meets in Pastor’s office.
TAKE THE LAND UPDATE
- Original Loan Amount: $600,000
- Paid Down from Church Budget: 96,425
- Total Offerings, 6/07 - 3/09: 125,173
- Current Loan Balance: 378,402
- Avg. Monthly Offerings (last 6 mos.): 3,959
- Avg. Monthly Offerings (since 6/07): 5,742
- Expected payoff date for loan is March 2012.
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