October 25, 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

MISSIONS CONVENTION   OCTOBER 25, 2009

• WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • Our Missions Convention begins today with a Parade of Nations.
  • We welcome missionaries Rich and Jenny DeMartino today. They will share from the Word and about the harvest field to which God has called them—Mexico.
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
  • Fall quarter brochures are located at the Welcome Center. There are Bible classes for all ages. All of the adult classes (except Welcome to the Family) meet across the street at the Johnny Appleseed Elementary School.
• 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
  • 7:30 PM  Christian 12-Step (Room 205)
• WEDNESDAY
  • 6:30 PM  FAMILY NIGHT
  • Children’s BGMC Banquet : Rick & Angela Forker (Italy)
  • Missions Service: Steve & Kristi Hoffman (India)
• 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

• Missions Service (October 28). This Wednesday night we welcome Steve and Kristi Hoffman, missionaries to India.
• BGMC Banquet (October 28). All kids are invited to this great night with Rick and Angela Forker, missionaries to Italy!
• Faith Promise Sunday (November 1). Faith promises will be received next Sunday. Prayerfully consider this week what you will give in the coming year.
• Ministry of Joy (November 7). What a wonderful time of the year to give thanks to the Lord! The adult fellowship will meet in the Fellowship Hall, 12:00-2:30 PM, for a Thanksgiving meal. Come for lunch, fellowship, and worship with the SOS band. If you plan to eat lunch with the group, please bring a dish to share.
• Shoebox Dedication Sunday (November 8). There’s still time to sign up and shop for shoebox gifts. Please stop by the display in the foyer for brochures, shoeboxes, etc.
• Thanksgiving Services (November 22 and 25). Plan to be here for special Sunday and Thanksgiving Eve services.
• Water Baptism (December 6). The next water baptism will be held during a morning service on the 6th. If you desire to be baptized, stop by the Welcome Center and complete an application card.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Buddy Barrel Contest. Please stop by the foyer display to vote for your favorite barrel in the Design-a-Buddy contest. Every quarter counts as a vote and all money goes to BGMC—kids’ missions giving. Today is the last day!
• ESL Update. Jite Onos has joined the Tuesday night staff. Thank you, Jite, and God bless!

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, Fitchburg.
  • 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 - 10/09:  151,537
• Current Loan Balance:  320,273
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (last 6 mos.):  3,850
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (since 6/07):  5,271
• Expected payoff date for loan is February 2012.

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October 25, 2009 by PastorMark.

Ezekiel, the prophet, wrote, “If I tell the righteous man that he will surely live, but then he trusts in his righteousness and does evil, none of the righteous things he has done will be remembered; he will die for the evil he has done” (33:13). This verse sobers me because I want to “finish well.” Jesus warned us about a falling away before He returned. Some will turn from the faith and trust in their past righteousness. They think, It’s okay to do evil because God knows I have done a lot of good that will “outweigh” it. Don’t be deceived by trusting in your own righteousness. Trust only in the Lord Jesus Christ and prove your faith by continually doing what is good and right. This is God’s way of true righteousness.

Pastor Mark Boucher

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October 18, 2009 by PastorMark.

#365, The Test of Devotion, Pastor Mark Boucher, Sunday 10-18-2009

Text: Judges 6:25-35

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October 18, 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

OCTOBER 18, 2009

• WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • Today is Pastor Appreciation Day!
  • Please designate your Take the Land offering this morning.
  • Pastor Mark Boucher will preach the Word: “The Test of Devotion” (Judges 6:25-35)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
  • Fall quarter brochures are located at the Welcome Center. There are Bible classes for all ages. All of the adult classes (except Welcome to the Family) meet across the street at the
  • Johnny Appleseed Elementary School.
• PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY, 1:00 PM, Pastor Mark’s Office
  • You are welcome to join at any time. Please see Alice Stacy.
• CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSAL, 3:00 PM, Sanctuary
• HARVESTTIME GATHERING, 6:00 PM, Cornerstone Church
  • We will join with area churches tonight in Winchendon (122 Gardner Road, Rt 140 North) for a special service with Evangelist Tiff Shuttlesworth. Jesus is coming soon and souls are top priority on His agenda. He said, “I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest” (John 4:35). Please join us and bring someone with you who needs Jesus!

THIS WEEK

• MONDAY
  • 7:00 PM  Prayer (Prayer Room)
• TUESDAY
  • 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)
  • Missions Service: Aboma Dirbaba
• 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

• Hospitality Network Rotation (October 18-25). Our rotation week begins today. Please stop by the MIHN table in the foyer to sign up to provide a meal or to be a two-hour or overnight host.
• October Wednesday Nights. Every Wednesday night during the month, we are having a special missions service. This week we welcome Aboma Dirbaba who is doing Ethiopian Ministry in Boston. Please join us!
• Care Net Banquet (October 22). The 7th annual fundraising banquet will be held at the Four Points at 6:00 PM. Please call 978.342.4244 to reserve your seat (adults only).
• Water Baptism (December 6). The next water baptism has been scheduled and will be held during one of the morning services. If you desire to be baptized in water, please stop by the Welcome Center and complete an application card.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Buddy Barrel Contest. Please stop by the foyer display today or next Sunday to vote for your favorite barrel in the Design-a-Buddy contest. Every quarter counts as a vote and all money goes to BGMC—kids’ missions giving.

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 - 10/09:  150,706
• Current Loan Balance:  321,104
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (last 6 mos.):  3,870
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (since 6/07):  5,288
• Expected payoff date for loan is February 2012.

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October 18, 2009 by PastorMark.

How easily we forget. God reminded His people Israel of how He had saved them. He compared them to a baby left in an open field on the day of its birth. The Lord reminded them that it was He who came along and saved and nurtured “the baby” to health and prosperity. The Lord said, “I clothed you with an embroidered dress and put leather sandals on you. I dressed you in fine linen” (Ezekiel 16:10). But Israel forgot God’s blessings and turned from Him to engage in all kinds of evil. God was about to judge them because they “did not remember the days of [their] youth” (16:22). May we never forget what God has done. He has given us life! Every blessing we have is from Him!

Pastor Mark Boucher

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October 11, 2009 by PastorMark.

#364, Climbing Out of the Pit, Pastor Mark Boucher, Sunday, 10-11-2009

Text: Judges 6:11-16

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October 11, 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

OCTOBER 11, 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 today, we will share in Communion.
  • Pastor Mark Boucher will preach the Word: “Climbing Out of the Pit” (Judges 6:11-16)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
  • Fall quarter brochures are located at the Welcome Center. There are Bible classes for all ages. All of the adult classes (except Welcome to the Family) meet across the street at the Johnny Appleseed Elementary School.
• 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.
• LEADERSHIP TRAINING, 6:00 PM, Fellowship Hall

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 (3 up to K boys & girls)
  • Girls Ministries (K-8 girls’ clubs)
  • Royal Rangers (K-5, 9-12 boys’ clubs)
  • Missions Emphasis: Care Net
• 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

• October Wednesday Nights. Every Wednesday night during the month, we are having a special missions service. This week we welcome Gail Gardner, the director of the Fitchburg Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center. Please join us!
• Crop Hunger Walk (October 18). This 5-mile walk to help raise money to overcome poverty begins at 1:00 PM. Please contact Debbie Maillet at 978.534.0322 for more information.
• Care Net Banquet (October 22). The 7th annual fundraising banquet will be held at the Four Points at 6:00 PM. Please call 978.342.4244 to reserve your seat (adults only).
• Genesis Awards (October 18). Christians & Jews United for Israel invites you to attend this special awards presentation (to individuals for courageous leadership and enduring love for Israel) being held at 3:30 PM at Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St, Chestnut Hill. Details are posted on the foyer bulletin board.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Operation Christmas Child. Stop by the foyer display to sign up to bring in shoebox gifts that will go to children around the world. If you don’t have time to shop, you can adopt one or more boxes. Check out all of the details in the foyer. Shoebox gifts should be brought in on or before November 8.
• ESL (English as a Second Language) Help Needed. Two more people are needed for Tuesday nights: an aide and a teacher for the Beginner level class. Call Rita at 978.534.4742. Also, there are still openings for students on Wednesday mornings. Tell family, friends, coworkers, and have them join!

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 - 10/09:  150,143
• Current Loan Balance:  321,667
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (last 6 mos.):  3,935
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (since 6/07):  5,315
• Expected payoff date for loan is February 2012.

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October 11, 2009 by PastorMark.

“I just want to be happy” is the mantra we constantly hear from our fellow Americans. I recently rediscovered a verse from Proverbs that addresses the issue of happiness or blessedness. “Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble” (28:14). Surprisingly, happiness is not attained by directly pursuing it. Rather, God’s Word directs us to the continual fear of God as the key to really enjoying a blessed life. The person who fears God avoids the bondages of evil and the complications of a hard heart. Only by having a healthy fear of God can we stay clear of choices that lead to a life of regret and sorrow. May we always fear the Lord … for our good and ultimate happiness!

Pastor Mark Boucher

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October 4, 2009 by PastorDave.

#363, Getting Better, Pastor David McIntosh, Sunday, 10-04-2009

Text: Luke 10:38-42

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October 4, 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

OCTOBER 04, 2009 MISSIONS SUNDAY

• WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • The monthly Missions Offering will be received today.
  • There will be a Water Baptism during the 11:00 service.
  • Pastor Dave McIntosh will preach the Word: “Getting Better” (Luke 10:38-42)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION at 10:00 AM
  • Fall quarter brochures are located at the Welcome Center.
• 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.
• HOSPITALITY NETWORK MEETING, 5:00 PM, Pastor’s Office
  • Art Heusser, the MIHN director, will meet with present and prospective volunteers for this ministry to homeless families.
• SPECIAL HOUR OF PRAYER, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
  • Today, the first Sunday of October, is the International Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem. Meet with us to pray.
• KINGDOM MINISTRIES, 6:30 PM, Sanctuary
  • Everyone is invited to this powerful evening of drama for the whole family! Invite someone to come with you!

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)
  • Bless Israel Night: Jason McClaflin
• THURSDAY
  • 9:30 AM  Women’s Study (Fellowship Hall)
  • 6:30 PM  Women’s Study (Fellowship Hall)
• FRIDAY
  • 6:30 PM  Ladies’ Night Out
• SATURDAY
  • 7:00 PM  Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP AND COMING

• Enrich Conference & Kids’ Convention (October 17). This annual district event will be held at Celebration International Church in Wayland, MA. This year’s theme is: “Dream Big.” If you are interested in attending this exciting day of workshops and special speakers, please see Melinda or call the church office (978.534.1190) ASAP for all the details.
• Care Net Banquet (October 22). The 7th annual fundraising banquet for our local pregnancy resource center will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton in Leominster at 6:00 PM. This year’s theme is: “Stand Firm in the Faith.” Care Net needs our support to continue to be a light in our community to those in need. Call 978.342.4244 to reserve your seat (adults only).

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• ESL (English as a Second Language) Help Needed. Two more people are needed for Tuesday nights: an aide and a teacher for the Beginner level class. Call Rita at 978.534.4742. Also, there are still openings for students in the Wednesday morning class. Tell your family, friends, and coworkers, and have them join this week!
• 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.
• Care Net Volunteers Needed. Nurse volunteers are needed for pregnancy testing and childbirth education classes. Volunteer client advocates provide peer counseling and parenting classes for clients. Training is provided. If you feel you have a heart for this type of ministry, call 978.342.4244.

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:  148,376
• Current Loan Balance:  323,434
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (last 6 mos.):  3,804
• Avg. Monthly Offerings (since 6/07):   5,299
• Expected payoff date for loan is February 2012.

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