September 28, 2009 by admin.

DAY OF ATONEMENT

The shofar was sounded in synagogues around the world last Saturday and Sunday to mark Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Tomorrow (Monday, September 28), marks the next appointment time with the Lord, Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), a Sabbath of fasting and repentance (Leviticus 23).

In the time of Yeshua, when the Temple in Jerusalem was still standing, the Jewish high priest was allowed to enter the Most Holy Place in the Temple, but only once a year on Yom Kippur, and always with the blood of a sacrificed animal. This was the means of seeking atonement for the sins of Israel.

Jewish tradition now says that only the names of the righteous, inscribed in the Book of Life on Rosh Hashanah, are sealed in the Book on Yom Kippur. Because there is no longer a Temple to make animal sacrifices for their sins, religious Jews believe that they can be sealed in the Book only if they perform good deeds and their repentance is sincere and complete. Only those who names are sealed in the Book of Life will experience God’s blessing in the upcoming year. As a result, on the holiest day of the year, Jewish people, fasting, flock to the synagogues seeking forgiveness and God’s blessing.

On Yom Kippur, believers in Yeshua, too, can fast and repent. But, as believers in Yeshua, we can also rejoice. He is our Atonement! He is the High Priest who entered into the Most Holy Place in heaven! He is our righteousness! “Once and for all” He brought His own blood to the Mercy Seat (Hebrews 9:12), thereby obtaining eternal redemption, atonement (Hebrews 2:17), for all who repent and believe –both Jew and Gentile. And, our names are written forever in the Lamb’s Book of Life (Revelation 21:27)!

Here we have the prophetic picture of the final three feasts celebrated each fall (Leviticus 23):

1. Rosh Hashanah–The shofar sounds, announcing the return of the Lord Yeshua.
2. Yom Kippur–All Israel is saved (Romans 11) as they now recognize Yeshua as their atonement, the High Priest that takes away the sins of the world.
3. Feast of Tabernacles–Believing Jews and Gentiles all tabernacle together on earth for a thousand years with King Yeshua ruling and reigning in Jerusalem!

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September 27, 2009 by PastorDave.

#362, Discipleship Relationships II, Pastor David McIntosh, Sunday, 09-27-2009.

Text:  Luke 6:40

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September 27, 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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

• WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • Pastor Dave McIntosh will preach the Word: “Discipleship Relationships II” (Luke 6:40)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
  • There are Bible classes for all ages. A brochure listing all classes for the fall quarter is located at the Welcome Center.
• WATER BAPTISM CLASS, 10:00 AM, Triangle Room
  • If you plan to be baptized in water during the 11:00 service next Sunday, October 4, you need to attend this class.
• CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSAL, 3:00 PM, Sanctuary
• 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.
• JESUS & PRAYER, 6:30 PM, Sanctuary
  • Join us tonight for worship, teaching, and prayer.
• 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 (3 up to K boys & girls)
  • Girls Ministries (K-8 girls’ clubs)
  • Royal Rangers (K-5, 9-12 boys’ clubs)
  • School of the Word & the Spirit Watch Your Life: Setting Personal Goals
• THURSDAY
  • 9:30 AM  Women’s Study (Fellowship Hall)
  • 6:30 PM  Women’s Study (Fellowship Hall)
• FRIDAY
  • 7:00 PM Messianic First Friday Fellowship
• SATURDAY
  • 9:00 AM  BGMC Walk-a-thon (Coolidge Park)
  • 12:00 PM  Ministry of Joy (Fellowship Hall)
  • 4:00 PM  African Fellowship (Onos’ home)
  • 7:00 PM  Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP AND COMING

• Messianic Fellowship (October 2). Everyone is invited to this first Friday gathering at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Fumio Taku, the newly elected president of Christians & Jews United for Israel, will be speaking.
• BGMC Walk-a-thon (October 3). There’s still time to sign up and get sponsors or to sponsor someone who is walking. Please see Tom or Rhonda Richard for more information.
• Ministry of Joy Adult Fellowship (October 3). You’re invited to join in for fellowship, worship with the SOS Band, fun, and food in the Fellowship Hall beginning at noon. If you plan on eating lunch with the group, please bring a dish to share.
• Respect Life Walk (October 4). This 5K walk established by Massachusetts Citizens for Life begins at Boston Common Band-stand at 2:30 PM. Brochures are at the Welcome Center.
• MIHN Meeting (October 4). Art Heusser, the director of the Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network, will be here next Sunday, 5:00 PM in Pastor’s office, to meet with present and prospective volunteers for this ministry to homeless families with children in our community.
• Special Prayer Meeting (October 4). We will meet for prayer in the Prayer Room at 5:30 PM on this International Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem. Millions of Christians around the world will be praying on this annual first Sunday of October event.
• District Women’s Retreat (November 19-21). Sign up continues at the Welcome Center for this annual event in Sturbridge.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• ESL Update. Jill Little has joined the ESL evening teaching staff. Thank you, Jill, and God bless.
• Van Drivers Needed. If you can drive the church van on Sundays on a rotation basis, please call Simon Adu at 978.537.2184 or Melinda at the office at 978.534.1190.
• If you live in Clinton and get the local access TV station, please see Pastor Rafael or call him at 978.534.1190.

CHURCH FAMILY & OTHER NEEDS

• Baby Clothing Needed. A single mom needs baby girl clothing—birth to 12 months. Clean, gently used clothing can be dropped off at the church office.

THE ABCs OF SALVATION
To know God and be ready for heaven, follow these steps:

A.  Admit you are a sinner.

“There is no one righteous, not even one … for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:10, 23). Ask God’s forgiveness and repent of your sins. “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13).

B.  Believe in Jesus as your only hope of salvation.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). Become a child of God by receiving Christ.
“To all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12).

C.  Confess that Jesus is your Lord.

“If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9).

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.
  • In Line with the Word (Tuesdays, 6:30 PM). Led by Sally Dyer, Lunenburg, check out their blog at: Inlinewiththeword.blogspot.com
  • 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.
  • Prayer Shawl Ministry (third Sunday of the month, 1:00 PM). Led by Alice Stacy. Meets in Pastor’s office.
  • The King’s Beloved (third Saturday of the month, 1:00 PM). Led by Kara Sanders, Single Moms’ Group.

TAKE THE LAND UPDATE

• Cost of Property Purchase:  $700,000
• Cash Deposit at Purchase:   100,000
• Paid Down from Church Budget:  128,190
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 8/09:  147,970
• Current Loan Balance:  323,840
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (last 6 mos.):  4,092
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (since 6/07):  5,332
• Expected payoff date for loan is February 2012.

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September 27, 2009 by PastorDave.

Luke 6:40 states: “A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.” We have been talking about discipleship these past few weeks and what a disciple of Jesus truly looks like. From this verse of Scripture, we know that Jesus is our teacher, and we are not above Him. We also see here our need to be fully trained—not half trained, but fully! The end of the verse says it all: “…will be like his teacher.” Oh, to be like Jesus! To think like Him and feel like Him and act like Him … this is the highest call … this is a disciple! As we worship together this morning, may the cry of our hearts be: “Holy Spirit, make us like Jesus!”

Pastor David McIntosh

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September 20, 2009 by PastorDave.

#361, Discipleship Relationships I, Pastor David McIntosh, Sunday, 09-20-2009

Text: Matthew 28:19-20

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September 20, 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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 ~ COMMUNION 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 preach the Word: “Discipleship Relationships I” (Matthew 28:19-20)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
  • A brochure listing all classes for the fall quarter is located at the Welcome Center. All adult electives meet across the street at Johnny Appleseed School—except for Welcome to the Family.
• PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY, 1:00 PM, Pastor Mark’s Office
• CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSAL, 3:00 PM, Sanctuary
  • Rehearsals begin today! Please see Pastor Rafael if you’re interested in joining the 2009 Christmas Choir.
• 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.
• JESUS & PRAYER, 6:30 PM, Sanctuary
  • Join us tonight for worship, teaching, and prayer.
• 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 (3 up to K boys & girls)
  • Girls Ministries (K-8 girls’ clubs)
  • Royal Rangers (K-5, 9-12 boys’ clubs)
  • School of the Word & the Spirit Rev. David Siriano teaching on prophecy
• 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

• Wednesday Night Teaching (September 23). Guest speaker Rev. David Siriano will be here at 6:30 PM this Wednesday teaching on end-times prophecy.
• BGMC Walk-a-thon (October 3). Kids and adults are invited to walk at Coolidge Park to raise funds for our children’s missions program. Sponsor sheets are available at the Welcome Center. To sponsor someone, please see Tom or Rhonda Richard.
• Respect Life Walk (October 4). Join thousands of people from across the state to raise much-needed funds for pro-life organizations. This 5K walk established by Massachusetts Citizens for Life will begin at Boston Common Bandstand at 2:30 PM. Brochures with complete details are available at the Welcome Center.
• Special Prayer Meeting (October 4). We will meet for prayer in the Prayer Room at 5:30 PM on this International Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem. Millions of Christians around the world will be praying on this annual first Sunday of October event.
• Bless Israel Night (October 7). Missionary Jason McGlafin will be with us the first Wednesday in October at 6:30 PM.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Van Drivers Needed. If you can drive the church van on Sundays on a rotation basis, please call Simon Adu at 978.537.2184 or Melinda at the church office: 978.534.1190.
• Special Thanks to JoAnn Boehm who has volunteered to help in ESL on Tuesday nights and Wednesday mornings!
• If you live in Clinton and get the local access TV station, please see Pastor Rafael or call him at 978.534.1190.

CHURCH FAMILY & OTHER NEEDS

• Moving Help Needed. A single mom needs help moving from Leominster to Townsend on Saturday, September 26. Please call the church office if you can help.
• Baby Clothing Needed. A single mom, who is having her baby in four weeks, needs baby girl clothing—birth to 12 months. Clean, gently used clothing can be dropped off at the church office.
• Apartment to Rent ASAP. Second-floor, two-bedroom available immediately (complete details on bulletin board). Please call Dan at 978.491.9818.
• Clothing Needed. A local nursing home has residents in need of clothing—especially men smaller in size. If you can donate any clothing, please call Donna Sakkinen at 978.827.3309.

THE ABCs OF SALVATION
To know God and be ready for heaven, follow these steps:

A.  Admit you are a sinner.

“There is no one righteous, not even one … for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:10, 23). Ask God’s forgiveness and repent of your sins. “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13).

B.  Believe in Jesus as your only hope of salvation.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). Become a child of God by receiving Christ.
“To all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12).

C.  Confess that Jesus is your Lord.

“If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9).

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.
  • In Line with the Word (Tuesdays, 6:30 PM). Led by Sally Dyer, Lunenburg, check out their blog at: Inlinewiththeword.blogspot.com
  • 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.
  • Prayer Shawl Ministry (third Sunday of the month, 1:00 PM). Led by Alice Stacy. Meets in Pastor’s office.
  • The King’s Beloved (third Saturday of the month, 1:00 PM). Led by Kara Sanders, Single Moms’ Group.

TAKE THE LAND UPDATE

• Cost of Property Purchase:  $700,000
• Cash Deposit at Purchase:  100,000
• Paid Down from Church Budget:  125,905
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 8/09:  147,353
• Current Loan Balance:  326,742
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (last 6 mos.):  4,155
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (since 6/07):  5,358
• Expected payoff date for loan is February 2012.

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September 20, 2009 by PastorDave.

First John 2:3 states: “We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands.” Knowing Jesus is the key to life now and to eternal life. This verse makes it clear that we can know for sure that we know Jesus. We are not saved by obeying His commands, but obedience is the way we know that we love Jesus and have a living relationship with Him! Today, as we praise and worship our Lord, may our hearts cry out for the Holy Spirit to reveal to us how we can live obedience to Jesus in our everyday lives! It is not enough to know the Lord; we have to “know that we have come to know!” Holy Spirit, help us know today!

Pastor David McIntosh

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September 16, 2009 by admin.

ROSH HASHANAH

At sundown this Friday, Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the 5770th year since Creation, according to the Jewish calendar. Some- times referred to as the Jewish New Year, it is actually the first of the fall feasts of the Lord, followed by the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) and the Feast of Tabernacles. Leviticus 23:24 says, “Tell the people of Israel, ‘In the seventh month (Tishrei), the first of the month is to be for you a day of complete rest for remembering, a holy con- vocation announced with blasts on the shofar…’” (CJB).

Rosh Hashanah is a special or holy time to meet with the Lord each year simply to rest and remember. Also, one of the meanings of the Hebrew word for convocation is “rehearsal.” So, with the sound of the ancient shofar, we remember and rehearse. But what do we remember and what do we rehearse?

Jewish tradition has come to see this day as the day on which the Lord writes the names of righteous people in the Book of Life. He then seals the names of the righteous 10 days later on Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). This tradition teaches how repentance and good deeds lead to one’s name being sealed in the Book.

As believers in God’s new Covenant, we understand that our names are already written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. We rest by faith in the finished work of the Lamb, Yeshua (Jesus), who blotted out our sins on Calvary with His blood.
Therefore, may the breath of the Lord Yeshua flow into our hearts through the ancient shofar, awakening us once again to return to Him, to remember, to rehearse, and to rest.

REMEMBER (among millions of other things)
… that Yeshua, the Creator of all, is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
… that He is our God, Redeemer, and King–and He is here!
… that the Jewish people have preserved His Word for us.
… that Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac foreshadowed the sacrifice of Yeshua.
… that the one true God literally walked on this planet to demonstrate His love.
… that His mercy endures forever!

REHEARSE (the return of the Lord, in your mind)
“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a rousing cry, with a call from one of the ruling angels, and with God’s shofar, those who died united with Messiah will be the first to rise; then we who are left still alive will be caught up with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air; and thus we will always be with the Lord” (1 Thessalonians 4:16, CJB).

REST (in the Messiah)
“Come unto Me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).

May you have a holy and awesome new year!

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September 13, 2009 by PastorMark.

#360, Living in the Spirit In Your Home, Pastor Mark Boucher, Sunday, 09-13-2009

Text: Revelation 3:14-22

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September 13, 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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

• WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • Today has been set aside as a Day of Prayer and Fasting.
  • Pastor Mark Boucher will preach the Word: “Living in the Spirit: In Your Home” (Revelation 3:14-22)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
  • The new fall quarter begins today for the adult electives which meet across the street at Johnny Appleseed School—except for Welcome to the Family which meets in Pastor Mark’s office. A brochure listing all classes is located at the Welcome Center.
• 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 EVENING SERVICE, 6:30 PM, Sanctuary
  • Join us tonight for a special service on this Day of Prayer and Fasting that will conclude with Communion.  A new anointing for a new day.
• 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 (3 up to K boys & girls)
  • Girls Ministries (K-8 girls’ clubs)
  • Royal Rangers (K-5, 9-12 boys’ clubs)
  • School of the Word & the Spirit Watch Your Life: Faith & a Good Conscience
• THURSDAY
  • 9:30 AM  Women’s Study (Fellowship Hall)
  • 6:30 PM  Church Board Meeting
  • 6:30 PM  Women’s Study (Fellowship Hall)
• SATURDAY
  • 1:00 PM  The King’s Beloved (single moms)
  • 7:00 PM  Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP AND COMING

• Women’s Bible Study (September 17). All women are welcome as the study in the book of Philippians starts again this Thursday, 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM, in the Fellowship Hall.
• The King’s Beloved (September 19). The single moms’ group meets this Saturday, here at the church, at 1:00 PM.
• Christmas Choir (September 20). Rehearsals will be held every Sunday, 3:00-5:00 PM. Please sign up at the Welcome Center.
• BGMC Walk-a-thon (October 3). Kids and adults are invited to walk at Coolidge Park to raise funds for our children’s missions program. Sponsor sheets are available at the Welcome Center. To sponsor someone, please see Tom or Rhonda Richard.
• Water Baptism (October 4). Please fill out a card at the Welcome Center if you desire to be baptized in water.
• Bless Israel Night (October 7). Missionary Jason McGlafin will be with us the first Wednesday in October at 6:30 PM.
• Women’s Retreat (November 19-21). The Intentional Woman District Women’s Retreat will be held in Sturbridge again this year. Sign up begins today at the Welcome Center. More details coming.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• If you live in Clinton and get the local access TV station, please see Pastor Rafael or call him at 978.534.1190.

CHURCH FAMILY NEEDS

• Naomi Lyn Christopher was born Wednesday, September 9, weighing in at 8 pounds and 11 ounces. We rejoice with Tanya and Gregg, big sister Brianna, and big brother Aaron, and we thank God for this precious new life!

CHURCH FAMILY & OTHER NEEDS

• Apartment to Rent ASAP. Second-floor, two-bedroom available immediately (complete details on bulletin board). Please call Dan at 978.491.9818.
• Ride Needed. Norma Knowles needs a ride to church each Sunday from Fitchburg. Call 978.400.1767 if you can help.
• Clothing Needed. A local nursing home has residents in need of clothing—especially men smaller in size. If you can donate any clothing, please call Donna Sakkinen at 978.827.3309.

THE ABCs OF SALVATION
To know God and be ready for heaven, follow these steps:

A.  Admit you are a sinner.

“There is no one righteous, not even one … for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:10, 23). Ask God’s forgiveness and repent of your sins. “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13).

B.  Believe in Jesus as your only hope of salvation.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). Become a child of God by receiving Christ.
“To all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12).

C.  Confess that Jesus is your Lord.

“If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9).

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.
  • In Line with the Word (Tuesdays, 6:30 PM). Led by Sally Dyer, Lunenburg, check out their blog at: Inlinewiththeword.blogspot.com
  • 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.
  • Prayer Shawl Ministry (third Sunday of the month, 1:00 PM). Led by Alice Stacy. Meets in Pastor’s office.
  • The King’s Beloved (third Saturday of the month, 1:00 PM). Led by Kara Sanders, Single Moms’ Group.

TAKE THE LAND UPDATE

• Cost of Property Purchase:  $700,000
• Cash Deposit at Purchase:  100,000
• Paid Down from Church Budget:  125,905
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 8/09:  146,980
• Current Loan Balance:  327,115
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (last 6 mos.):  4,261
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (since 6/07):  5,394
• Expected payoff date for loan is February 2012.

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