May 31, 2009 by PastorDave.

A Good and Perfect Gift, Pastor David McIntosh, Sunday, 05-31-2009

Text: James 1:17

INTRODUCTION

• I want to invite you to stand and read this verse of Scripture out loud with me.
• James 1:17 – “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” (invite to sit down)
• Acts 2:1, 4 – “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place…All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
• Acts 2:32-33 – “God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact. Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.”
• Acts 2:38 – “Peter replied, Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
• AND YOU WILL RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
• James 1:17 (again) – “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
• The baptism in the Holy Spirit: speaking with other tongues.

The Gift of a “PERSONAL PENTECOST” (a Good & Perfect Gift)

1. What I wish to share with you this morning is NOT the gift of tongues with interpretation to follow. (1 Cor. 12 & 14 talk about this public gift of the Spirit and how it is limited in its distribution and its public exercise is to be closely governed.)
2. I want to share with you my own personal experience with the baptism in the Holy Spirit and the speaking in other tongues. (Now I am not from a Pentecostal background)
3. 1 Corinthians 14:5 – “I would like every one of you to speak in tongues.”
4. V.14 – “For if I pray in a tongue my spirit prays…I will pray with my spirit…I will sing with my spirit.”
5. V. 18 – “I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.”
6. V.39 – “Do not forbid speaking in tongues.”

THE GIFT ILLUSTRATION

1. It has been said that everything we receive from God is delivered to us when we receive Jesus as Savior and Lord.
2. And this is true, but there is a practical element to that.
3. The application of each resource (or gift) for our lives depends upon our unwrapping of what God is giving us.
4. In other words inside the GIFT OF Jesus is all the resources and gifts of God that He blesses us with.
5. We need to take, open and receive for ourselves God’s gifts to us.
6. Here is the Ultimate Gift, Jesus, but inside of Jesus are His gifts that I need.
7. Here is the gift of mercy, grace, truth, promises of God, reconciliation, forgiveness, wisdom, understanding, healing, SPEAKING IN OTHER TONGUES.
8. This gift was one that took me time to understand why I needed it and time to embrace it and say to myself, I need this in my life!

BENEFITS OF THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

1. 1 Corinthians 14:2 – “For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed no one understands him; he utters mysteries with his spirit.”
2. There are times in my life where I don’t need to speak to men but I desperately need to communicate to God spirit to Spirit!
3. Sometimes I need to pour out in my heavenly language mysteries that are being communicated spirit to spirit. My relationship with the Lord must have this component to become as intimate as God desires Him and me to be.
4. V.4 – “He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.”
5. Edify = to profit spiritually, to build.
6. Yes I want to edify the church, however how can I do that unless I am edified myself, spiritually? I need to be built up as a Christian, in order to be a blessing to the church.
7. The hunger to experience the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues does not arise from a need to be noticed or achieve a goal, yes I did it.
8. But the hunger & desire arise from a deep longing that in my personal walk with the Lord I need to communicate on a level beyond my natural means. I need to speak to God in my spirit and I need to get alone with the Lord and be built up spiritually. (to be spiritually edified)
9. Acts 10:45-47 – “The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. Then Peter said, can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.” (It’s ok to be astonished & water baptism is different.)

PROMISED RIVERS

1. John 7:37-39 – “On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, if anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. He that believeth on me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not yet been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.”
2. River = a torrent flood
   John 4:14 – (the woman at the well) – “The water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water.”
3. Well = fountain that springs forth.
4. Jesus is describing things that occur within the believer’s experience.
5. The well of eternal life answers our soul’s primary need for salvation.
6. The rivers of the Holy Spirit answer our personal need to be fully empowered to live our life in all of the fullness of God with regard to relationship and responsibilities.

CLOSE:

James 1:17 – “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

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May 31, 2009 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 by Thursday if at all possible.

MAY 31, 2009 ~ PENTECOST SUNDAY

• WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • Pastor Dave McIntosh will share from the Word:  “A Good and Perfect Gift” (James 1:17)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
  • Bible classes for all ages. A brochure is in the foyer.
• CHOIR PRACTICE, 3:00 PM, Main Sanctuary
  • Rehearsals for seasonal and special music.
• YOUNG ADULTS, 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.
• PENTECOST CELEBRATION, 6:00 PM, Bread of Life AG
  • Please join with us and other Pentecostal believers from area churches for this powerful service. See the enclosed flier for all service information and the Web site for directions.
  • Sunday Night Discipleship will not be held tonight. Please see announcement under the “Up & Coming” section.
• YOUTH 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

• MONDAY
  • 6:30 PM  VBS Workers’ Meeting (Sanctuary)
  • 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, New series, “talkin’ core values”:  Debt-Free Living
• THURSDAY
  • 9:30 AM  Women’s Study (Fellowship Hall)
  • 6:30 PM  Women’s Study (Fellowship Hall)
• FRIDAY
  • 7:00 PM  Messianic Fellowship
• SATURDAY
  • 12:00 PM  Ministry of Joy (Fellowship Hall)
  • 4:00 PM  African Fellowship (Onos’ home)
  • 7:00 PM  Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP AND COMING

• VBS Workers’ Meeting (June 1). A meeting for all VBS staff will be held tomorrow night, 6:30 PM, in the sanctuary. If you are helping at VBS (July 13-18) in any way, please be at this very important informational meeting.
• Ministry of Joy (June 6). The adult fellowship group meets this Saturday, 12:00-2:30 PM, in the church Fellowship Hall for lunch, praise and worship, fellowship, and more. Please bring a lunch dish if you plan to eat with the group.
• Child Dedication (June 7). If you desire to dedicate your child to the Lord next Sunday during the 11:00 service, please pick up an application card at the Welcome Center, complete it, and turn it in. You will receive a follow-up call from the office during the week.
• Water Baptism Class (June 7). This class will give instruction and teaching on water baptism and will be held in Pastor Mark’s office at 10:00 AM. All those desiring to be baptized should fill out an application (located at the Welcome Center) and plan to attend next Sunday’s class in preparation for water baptism on June 14 during the 11:00 service.
• Sunday Night Discipleship (June 7). The discipleship class will conclude next Sunday, beginning at 6:15 PM. The final lesson will focus on Motive Gifts from Romans 12:3-8 with personal analysis for each participant attending.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• If you are a 2009 graduate, please make sure you fill out a form (located at the Welcome Center) TODAY. We will be recognizing all graduates in an upcoming service in June, and we don’t want to miss anyone. Thanks for your help.

CHURCH FAMILY NEEDS

• Car Needed. Michael Jacob needs a car and is willing to do a payment plan. Call 978.466.6284 or 508.331.8629.
• Items Needed. Aretha Cotton is in need of: baby gates, microwave, vacuum, cabinet safety locks, T-shirts for 23 lb. baby, 2X women’s clothes. Call the church office to help.

SMALL GROUPS

• Please Note: The Truth Project HomeTeam, which met at Jim and Arline Stith’s home, has ended. The series was well received and gave opportunity for great discussion.
• 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). For men, led by Jim Sullivan, 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
  • Messianic Fellowship (first Friday of the month, 7:00 PM). Led by Gus and Dale Wheeler. Meets for worship, Jewish dance, snacking, etc. in the Fellowship Hall.
  • 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:  105,268
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 5/09:  136,040
• Current Loan Balance:  358,692
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (last 6 mos.):  4,616
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (since 6/07):  5,668
• Expected payoff date for loan is March 2012.

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May 31, 2009 by PastorMark.

Salvation is something like space exploration; the more you find out, the more you realize there is to explore. We don’t ever have to become bored in our salvation! If we sincerely love Jesus and actively share our faith, we will continue to stand amazed at this gift of salvation. The Psalmist declared, “My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure” (71:15). He knew he would never completely fathom the depth (measure) of God’s vast salvation, but he found joy in exploring and telling others. Let’s praise God today that we are saved and belong to Him!

Pastor Mark Boucher

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May 30, 2009 by admin.

PENTECOST
Feast of Weeks or Shavu’ot

How long will the fruit on the tree remain if we cut off the tree from its roots? Not long! “No Roots, No Fruits!” As God’s people, we need to draw upon the nourishment from deep down in the roots of the Tree that our branches have been grafted into.

Let’s look at Pentecost, for instance. This coming Saturday, the 6th of Silvan (May 30, 2009), marks the celebration of Pentecost or the Feast of Weeks. Gentile believers tend to think of Pentecost only as the time in Acts 2 when the promised Holy Spirit came upon the disciples in the Upper Room, causing them to speak in other tongues. What awesome power! Yeshua came back to dwell in His people. A great “Act 2,” but let’s take a look at “Act 1,” so to speak, to round out the picture.

Why did the Spirit come on that day? In the Old Testament, Pentecost (50) was an appointment time with God (see Leviticus 23). (It’s a good idea to keep an appointment with Yahweh!) It was the fourth of seven specific appointments –all of which were extremely significant (Passover, for instance, was the first; the Feast of Tabernacles was the seventh). Pentecost was 50 days from Passover and was the time of the wheat harvest. The people would thank Adonai for providing the basic staple of life. It was also believed to be the exact time that Moses received the Law/Commandments (Torah) from God on the fiery Mount Sinai. It was a time when the Israelites received the Word of God and became betrothed to God as a people and nation.

Now, Yeshua the Messiah had told His disciples in Luke 24: 49, “I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Also, at the Passover Seder (the Last Supper), He had already spoken about sending them the Holy Spirit. Even John the Baptist had prophesied that Jesus would baptize them with the Holy Spirit and with fire (Matthew 3:11).

Picture the scene back then. Jesus had left, and His followers were eagerly waiting for His Promise. But, they were also counting the 50 days up to the celebration of the Feast of Weeks or Pentecost. Then, suddenly, on the exact date, Yeshua comes upon them with tongues of fire, fulfilling His promise and fulfilling the shadows that had pointed to Him in the Feast of Weeks. The True Bread (Wheat) from heaven descends upon them. What an appointment! Life had been assured! Whereas out of the fire at Sinai came the Holy Law, now comes the fire of the Holy Spirit! The Holy Law that had been written on tablets of stone was now written on tablets of human hearts (2 Corinthians 3:3; Hebrews 8:10)! Whereas the Israelites in the desert became betrothed, now both Jew and Gentile became the Bride! What a celebration! At Sinai, 3,000 died, but in Acts 2, 3,000 were saved!

This same fire–this same Holy Spirit–is offered to all those who expect His impartation, believe the words of Yeshua, wait, and arrive at the appointed time. He is here! He is being poured out in these last days! Cling to the Root of Jesse as the rain of His Spirit pours down.

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May 24, 2009 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 by Thursday if at all possible.

MAY 24, 2009

• WORSHIP & THE WORD at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • Pastor Mark Boucher will share from the Word: “Worshiping Our Great God” (Daniel 2)
  • We welcome VINESONG who will lead us in praise and worship this morning.
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
  • Bible classes for all ages. A brochure is in the foyer.
• CHOIR PRACTICE, 3:00 PM, Main Sanctuary
  • Rehearsals for seasonal and special music.
• YOUNG ADULTS, 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 at 6:15 for coffee. At 6:30 we continue with the discipleship series and share in worship, fellowship, and prayer. Childcare is provided for young children.
• YOUTH 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

• 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)
  • Awards Night in Fellowship Hall
  • Royal Rangers (boys’ clubs, K-12)
  • School of the Word & the Spirit
  • New series, “talkin’ core values”: The Bible and Money Management
• THURSDAY
  • 9:30 AM  Women’s Study (Fellowship Hall)
  • 6:30 PM  Women’s Study (Fellowship Hall)
• FRIDAY
  • 7:00 PM  Fifth Friday Prayer (Elm Street CC)
• SATURDAY
  • 9:30 AM  Women’s Ministries Brunch
  • 7:00 PM  Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP AND COMING

• Fifth Friday Prayer (May 29). Four times a year, believers from all over New England will unite in prayer at local Fifth Friday gatherings. Our local gathering will be led by several pastors from the North County Pastor’s Prayer Team at the Elm Street Congregational Church, 264 Elm Street, Fitchburg this Friday, 7:00-8:30 PM. Go to www.elmstcc.org for directions. Everyone is invited.
• Women’s Ministries Brunch (May 30). All women are invited to join us for this special time of fellowship. Melinda Salliby will be sharing. Please sign up at the table in the foyer if you plan to attend. Childcare will not be available. If you can help at the brunch in any way, please contact Charline.
• Messianic Fellowship (June 5). Coming soon—Messianic “First Friday Fellowship.” Join us from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall for a time of worship, Jewish dance, teaching, schmoozing (talking), and snacking. All are welcome!
• Child Dedication (June 7). If you desire to dedicate your child to the Lord, please pick up an application card at the Welcome Center, complete it, and turn it in.
• Water Baptism (June 14). Please fill out an application card (at the Welcome Center) and turn it in if you desire to be baptized during one of the morning services on June 14. Please note that the water baptism class will be taught on June 7 in Pastor Mark’s office at 10:00 AM.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Congratulations to the following girls who won coloring contest awards (second grade level) at the May 16 District Daisy & Prim Rally: Kelsey Aggrey—1st, Kayla Holland—2nd, and Graciana Drakes—3rd. Great job, girls!

CHURCH FAMILY NEEDS

• Car Needed. Michael Jacob needs a car and is willing to do a payment plan. Call 978.466.6284 or 508.331.8629.
• Items Needed. Aretha Cotton is in need of: fans/AC, baby gates, cutlery, can opener, paper towel holder, microwave, vacuum, safety locks for cabinets, safety plugs for outlets, T-shirts for 23 lb. baby, 2X women’s clothes, a Bible. Call the church office if you can help.

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). 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
  • Messianic Fellowship (first Friday of the month, 7:00 PM). Led by Gus and Dale Wheeler. Meets for worship, Jewish dance, snacking, etc. in the Fellowship Hall.
  • 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:  103,138
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 5/09:  135,342
• Current Loan Balance:  361,520
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (last 6 mos.):   4,512
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (since 6/07):   5,699
• Expected payoff date for loan is March 2012.

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May 24, 2009 by PastorMark.

Some people seem to think they don’t need God or they don’t want to “bother” God with their issues. In Luke 11:5-8, Jesus tells us a parable about a person who receives help from his friend because he is bold enough to persist in asking. If you have faith in God, you will bring your requests to Him. In following up on the parable of the friend, Jesus said, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened” (Luke 11:9-10). Our Father wants us, His children, to pray—to come boldly into His presence!

Pastor Mark Boucher

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May 17, 2009 by PastorMark.

#346, A Test of Convictions, Pastor Mark Boucher, Sunday, 05-17-2009

Text: Daniel 1

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May 17, 2009 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 by Thursday if at all possible.

MAY 17, 2009 ~ COMMUNION SUNDAY

• WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • As we worship, we will share together in Communion.
  • Please designate your Take the Land offering today.
  • Pastor Mark Boucher will share from the Word: “A Test of Convictions” (Daniel 1)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
  • Bible classes for all ages. A brochure is in the foyer.
• PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY, 1:00 PM, Pastor’s Office
  • You are welcome to join at anytime. See Alice Stacy.
• CHOIR PRACTICE, 3:00 PM, Main Sanctuary
  • Rehearsals begin today for seasonal and special music.
• YOUNG ADULTS, 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 at 6:15 for coffee. At 6:30 we continue with the discipleship series and share in worship, fellowship, and prayer. Childcare is provided for young children.
• YOUTH 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

• 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
  • New series, “talkin’ core values”: Personal Experiences About Money & God’s Word
• THURSDAY
  • 9:30 AM  Women’s Study (Fellowship Hall)
  • 6:30 PM  Women’s Study (Fellowship Hall)
  • 6:30 PM  Church Board Meeting
• SATURDAY
  • 7:00 PM  Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP AND COMING

• Hospitality Network Rotation Week (May 17-24).  At the sign-up table in the foyer, there are many open slots that need to be filled. Our need is even greater this time because some of our regular volunteers are on vacation. Won’t you stop by the table and see if there is an open slot that you can fill as an overnight host or a two-hour host or to bring a hot, nourishing evening meal? Also, please be in prayer for this special ministry throughout the week.
• Single Moms’ Group (May 23). An informational meeting will be held from 1:00 to 3:30 in the afternoon in the church Fellowship Hall for The King’s Beloved group. Light refreshments will be served. Please sign up at the Welcome Center if you plan to attend. If you have any questions, please see Kara Sanders.
• Pentecost Sunday Service (May 31). Make plans to attend a special service on Pentecost Sunday, 6:00 PM, at the Bread of Life Assembly of God church in Westminster. Rev. Charles Crabtree, President of Zion Bible College, will be speaking.
• Messianic Fellowship (June 5). Coming soon—Messianic “First Friday Fellowship.” Join us from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall for a time of worship, Jewish dance, teaching, schmoozing (talking), and snacking. All are welcome!
• Child Dedication (June 7). If you desire to dedicate your child to the Lord, please pick up an application card at the Welcome Center, complete it, and turn it in.
• Water Baptism (June 14). Please fill out an application card (at the Welcome Center) and turn it in if you desire to be baptized.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• VBS Worker Sign Up.  If you plan to help, fill out a form and deposit it at the Welcome Center TODAY.
• Music Lessons. Pastor Rafael is offering music lessons—any instrument, any level. Please call 978.618.0545.

CHURCH FAMILY NEEDS

• Car Needed. Michael Jacob needs a car and is willing to do a payment plan. Call 978.466.6284 or 508.331.8629.
• Items Needed. Aretha Cotton is in need of: fans/AC, baby gates, cutlery, can opener, paper towel holder, microwave, vacuum, safety locks for cabinets, safety plugs for outlets, T-shirts for 23 lb. baby, 2X women’s clothes, a Bible. Call the church office if you can help.

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). 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
  • Messianic Fellowship (first Friday of the month, 7:00 PM). Led by Gus and Dale Wheeler. Meets for worship, Jewish dance, snacking, etc. in the Fellowship Hall.
  • 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:  103,138
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 5/09:  134,470
• Current Loan Balance:  362,392
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (last 6 mos.):  4,663
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (since 6/07):  5,767
• Expected payoff date for loan is March 2012.

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May 17, 2009 by PastorMark.

Trying times demand trust. Someone once told me, “I wish I could believe like you do.” The greatest issue is not so much that we cannot believe but that we will not believe. Faith is a gift of God that is activated when we turn our lives to God and choose to obey Him. In Psalm 31:14-15, David said, “But I trust in you, O Lord; I say you are my God. My times are in your hands.” Faith is the act of stretching ourselves out on God’s altar and letting Him use our lives for His glory. When we dedicate ourselves to God and trust Him with our lives and the future, He will show himself faithful!

Pastor Mark Boucher

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May 10, 2009 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 by Thursday if at all possible.

MAY 10, 2009 ~ MOTHER’S DAY

• WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • Today we honor the women of Leominster Assembly.
  • Special guest, Kelly Shannon, will minister in music.
  • Pastor Dave and Tatiana McIntosh will share from the Word:“The Challenges of a Godly Mom” (Isaiah 66:13)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
  • There are Bible classes for all ages.
  • You can pick up a spring quarter brochure in the foyer.
• YOUNG ADULTS, 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, worship together, share requests, and pray for one another. You can join at any time. All are welcome. Childcare is provided for young children.
• YOUTH 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

• MONDAY
  • 7:00 PM  Prayer (Prayer Room)
• TUESDAY
  • 6:30 PM  Prayer for Israel (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: Pastor Fumio Taku will be teaching.
• THURSDAY
  • 9:30 AM  Women’s Study (Fellowship Hall)
  • 6:30 PM  Women’s Study (Fellowship Hall)
• SATURDAY
  • 7:00 PM  Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP AND COMING

• Choir Rehearsal (May 17). If you’d like to be part of the ongoing choir to rehearse seasonal and special music, stop by the Welcome Center to sign up or see Pastor Rafael.
• Hospitality Network Rotation Week (May 17-24). How time flies when you’re doing something for people in the name of the Lord! It has been five years since MIHN re-opened its doors, and we have been regularly involved as one of the 11 host churches. During those five years, 115 adults with their 151 children have been helped—for a total of 266 people who were homeless for various reasons. The numbers are impressive, but let’s remember that each number represents a living, breathing person who needs help: children who have no control over their fate and parents and grandparents who find them-selves homeless and in dire situations. Volunteers are the backbone of this ministry. At the sign-up table in the foyer, there are many open slots that need to be filled. Our need is even greater this time because some of our regular volunteers will be on vacation. Won’t you stop by the table and see if there is an open slot that you can fill as an overnight host or a two-hour host or to bring a hot, nourishing evening meal?
• Pentecost Sunday Service (May 31). Make plans to attend a special service on Pentecost Sunday, 6:00 PM, at the Bread of Life Assembly of God church in Westminster. Rev. Charles Crabtree, President of Zion Bible College, will be speaking.
• Child Dedication (June 7). If you desire to dedicate your child to the Lord, please pick up an application card at the Welcome Center, complete it, and turn it in.
• Water Baptism (June 14). Please fill out an application card (at the Welcome Center) and turn it in if you desire to be baptized.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• VBS Worker Sign Up.  If you plan to help, fill out a form and deposit it at the Welcome Center by Sunday, May 17.
• Music Lessons. Pastor Rafael is offering music lessons—any instrument, any level. Please call 978.618.0545.

CHURCH FAMILY NEEDS

• Moving Help Needed. Sisters in Christ needed to pack up contents of apartment for moving this week, May 11-16. Please call the church office if you can help.
• Car Needed. Michael Jacob needs a car and is willing to do a payment plan. Call 978.466.6284 or 508.331.8629.
• Items Needed. Aretha Cotton is in need of: fans/AC, baby gates, cutlery, can opener, paper towel holder, microwave, vacuum, safety locks for cabinets, safety plugs for outlets, T-shirts for 23 lb. baby, 2X women’s clothes, a Bible. Call the church office if you can help.

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). 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:  103,138
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 4/09:  133,797
• Current Loan Balance:  363,065
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (last 6 mos.):  4,663
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (since 6/07):  5,767
• Expected payoff date for loan is March 2012.

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