April 24, 2011 by MediaMinistry.

#293, He Came, He Died, He Lives, Pastor Paul Martin, Sunday, 04-24-2011

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April 24, 2011 by admin.

RESURRECTION SUNDAY - APRIL 24, 2011

• • Jesus Lives! If you have come today in need of hope, know that Jesus Christ can meet you in a personal way and fill your life with his goodness and love. Reach out to him by faith. Guests who are with us today, it would be a joy for us to get to know you. One of the simple ways to introduce yourself to us is to fill out a Connection Card from the seatback in front of you and bring it to the Welcome desk in the lobby. A special gift is prepared for you there. Be blessed today.
  • PEACE
  • Paul R. Martin, Lead Pastor
• WORSHIP AND THE WORD 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Children’s Church after worship, (ages 4-5 downstairs, ages 6-12 youth chapel)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 10:00 AM
  • Bible classes for all ages

THIS WEEK, APRIL 25-30, 2011

• MONDAY
  • 7:00 PM Prayer (Prayer room)
  • 7:30 PM Christian12-Step
• TUESDAY
  • 9:30 AM WIW Bible Study Youth Chapel
  • 6:30 PM ESL
  • 7:00 PM WIW Bible Study Youth Chapel
• WEDNESDAY
  • 6:45 PM Royal Rangers
    • Girl’s Ministries
    • Adult Bible Study
    • Job Confidence Ministry (in office conference room)
• FRIDAY
  • 11:00 PM -1:00 AM Prayer Vigil
• SATURDAY
  • 7:00 PM Prayer

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• NEXT WATER BAPTISM - SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2011
  • If you have not been baptized in water since you have been born again, please prayerfully consider this step of obedience. Blue Water Baptism request forms are available at the Welcome Center in the lobby.
• ANNUAL TWIN CITIES HOLOCAUST OBSERVANCE
  • Sunday, May 1, 7:00 PM
  • Congregation Agudat Achim
  • 268 Washington St., Leominster
  • “Why People Hate and What Can Be Done About It”
  • Speaker: Rick Sirvint
• WOMEN INSPIRING WOMEN
  • Ladies Bible Study every Tuesday
  • Ann Martin is leading the women in “Choices” by Alicia Britt Chole in the Youth Chapel for the next eight weeks. There is  room for more women. Join us Tuesday at 9:30 AM or 7 PM.
• PRAYER VIGIL
  • Friday, April 29 11:00 PM – 1:00 AM Youth Chapel
• REGARDING WORSHIP ARTS. . .
  • Pastor Paul is extending an open invitation to all who are, have been, and would like to be involved in the following 3 aspects of Worship Arts:  instrumental, vocal, drama.  Please consider joining together for an evening of dreaming, praying and planning Sunday, May 1, 6:00-7:30 PM in the sanctuary.
• MONTHLY MISSIONS SUPPORT
  • Monthly Missionary Support. . . . . . . . . . 7,730
  • Received MTD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,389
  • Balance Needed for April. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,341
• MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK
  • Larry and Dee McNeill, Cuba Bible College
  • In no country of Latin America has the church faced more restrictions and unimaginable hardships than in Cuba, yet recently 126 Cuban pastors traveled by freight trucks, rusty cars, bicycles and on foot to take part in the highest level of ministerial training offered by the Assemblies of God. They have been studying 14 hours a day in our master’s degree program.126! Cuba! This is three times more pastors than have ever studied in any other Spanish-speaking country of Latin America. During the fifty plus years of the Cuban revolution, in spite of untold hardships, and with their Bible college building having been seized, the Cuban church never stopped their Bible Institute program for training pastors. Thanks for your prayers and contributions for this worthy ministry and the great Cuban church!
• CARING CONNECTION
  • Let’s pray for one another
  • Rev. Neuhaus—hospitalization
  • Carol Grainger—physical health, recovery from stroke
  • Linda Shields—Atrial Fibrilation
  • Betty Watari’s friend Marion—Chronic headaches
  • Praise God!  Ann’s mother, Anna Mae Prather, arrived
  • safely in Massachusetts on Tuesday.
  • Praise the Lord! Hedi Sakai found a part time job after      much prayer and effort.

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April 24, 2011 by admin.

FAQS. . .
* How do I communicate with you? Use the Connection Card located in the seatback to register as a guest, request prayer, report an answer to prayer, change your contact info, ask a question, etc.
* Can I give online? Yes. Our website www.laog.org gives you the choice of paypal or credit card.
* Can I get a CD or DVD of the service?  CDs are free and are offered at the Resource Center in the lobby after services. DVDs can be ordered for $5.00 by using a green ordering envelope at the Resource Center.
* Do you have a device to help the hard-of-hearing? Sound Mates (Personal Listening System) are available Please see the technician at the sound booth.
* Is there a room for mothers who are nursing babies? Yes, next to the Nursery.
* Can I get a ride to church? Yes. Please call 978-534-1190, ext. 19, by Saturday noon for Sunday van transportation.
* Can I watch the service on TV? Leominster Access TV (LATV Channel 8) airs our church services at the following times: Tues. 3:30 PM, Wed. 4:00 AM, Thurs. 1:00 PM, and Sat. 9:00 PM. If you reside in the surrounding area, please check your local access station for times. Also, since our services are videoed for TV, your image may be recorded. If this is a problem for you, please speak with an usher.
* What if I have more questions? Contact us at info@laog.org or 978-534-1190.

PEACE
Paul R. Martin, Lead Pastor

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April 17, 2011 by MediaMinistry.

#292, He Came He Died He Lives, Pastor Paul Martin, Sunday, 04-17-2011

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April 17, 2011 by admin.

TODAY - SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011

• WELCOME
  • Thank you so much for joining together with us as we worship the Lord. Truly, He is good and His mercies are new every morning. For guests with us today, a Connection Card is available in the seatback in front of you. Please fill it out and drop it by the Welcome Center in the lobby to receive a gift of appreciation for your visit. Thanks so much. Let’s all receive His love.
• WORSHIP AND THE WORD 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Children’s Church after worship, (ages 4-5 downstairs, ages 6-12 youth chapel)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 10:00 AM
  • Bible classes for all ages
• STUDENT COMMUNITY ADULT LEADERS  4:30 PM
  • Youth Room
• STUDENT COMMUNITY 6:00 PM
  • Youth Room

THIS WEEK, APRIL 18-23, 2011

• MONDAY
  • 7:00 PM Prayer (Prayer room)
  • 7:30 PM Christian12-Step
• TUESDAY
  • 9:30 AM WIW Bible Study Youth Chapel
  • 7:00 PM WIW Bible Study Youth Chapel
• WEDNESDAY
  • 6:45 PM Royal Rangers
    • Girl’s Ministries
    • Adult Bible Study
    • Job Confidence Ministry (in the office conference rm.)
• GOOD FRIDAY
  • 2:00 and 7:00PM Passion movie
• SATURDAY
  • 7:00 PM Prayer

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• GOOD FRIDAY, April 22
  • Jesus Died—Let’s Remember.
  • “Passion of the Christ” Movie
  • 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM In the sanctuary
• EASTER SUNDAY, April 24
  • He Lives—There’s Hope!
  • 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM, Let’s fill the house!
• WOMEN INSPIRING WOMEN
  • Ladies 10-Week Bible Study every Tuesday
  • Ann Martin is leading the women in “Choices” by Alicia Britt Chole in the Youth Chapel. There is still room for more women. Join us Tuesday 9:30 AM or 7 PM.
• MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE A QUARTERLY GIVING STATEMENT IN THE MAIL THIS WEEK.
  • Also included is a copy of the new membership covenant to be signed and returned. Thank you for your faith-filled commitment to this body.
• NEXT WATER BAPTISM
  • Sunday, May 29, 2011
  • If you have not been baptized in water since you have been born again, please prayerfully consider this step of obedience. Water Baptism request forms are available at the Resource Center in the lobby.
• OPEN INVITATION
  • Pastor Paul is extending an open invitation to all who are, have been, and would like to be involved in the following 3 aspects of Worship Arts:  instrumental, vocal, drama.  Please consider joining together for an evening of dreaming, praying and planning Sunday, May 1, 6:00-7:30 PM in the sanctuary.
• MONTHLY MISSIONS SUPPORT
  • Monthly Missionary Support. . . . . . . . . . 7,730
  • Received MTD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,215
  • Balance Needed for April. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,515
• MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK
  • Steve and Kristi Hoffman, Serving in India
  • God has given the Hoffman’s a specific burden to reach the age 20-35 generation who live in the urban centers of India. Many of them are very wealthy and live lifestyles much greater than what their parents could provide for them. They are also agnostic. Please pray for 1) empowerment 2) a fresh strategy from the Holy Spirit and 3) the ability to gain access into the lives of these young people. Thank you.
• SAVE THE DATE!
  • Because this church body has been so loving and supportive of both of us, especially during the last few years, we invite all of you to our wedding ceremony here in the sanctuary on Saturday, June 18, at 6:30 PM. Though the reception will be mainly family, we want to share the ceremony with all of you. Please come and praise God with us!
  • Jay McCaffrey and Melinda Salliby
• CARING CONNECTION
  • Let’s pray for one another
  • Carol Grainger—physical health, recovery from stroke
  • Linda Shields—Atrial Fibrilation
  • Rhonda Richard’s brother Harry Allen—cancer
  • Betty Watari’s friend Marion—Chronic headaches
  • Praise God! Ann’s mom, Anna Mae Prather, will be arriving this week!
  • Praise the Lord! Ray Dean obtained a job!

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April 17, 2011 by admin.

FAQS. . .
* How do I communicate with you? Use the Connection Card located in the seatback to register as a guest, request prayer, report an answer to prayer, change your contact info, ask a question, etc.
* Can I give online? Yes. Our website www.laog.org gives you the choice of paypal or credit card.
* Can I get a CD or DVD of the service?  CDs are free and are offered at the Resource Center in the lobby after services. DVDs can be ordered for $5.00 by using a green ordering envelope at the Resource Center.
* Do you have a device to help the hard-of-hearing? Sound Mates (Personal Listening System) are available Please see the technician at the sound booth.
* Is there a room for mothers who are nursing babies? Yes, next to the Nursery.
* Can I get a ride to church? Yes. Please call 978-534-1190, ext. 19, by Saturday noon for Sunday van transportation.
* Can I watch the service on TV? Leominster Access TV (LATV Channel 8) airs our church services at the following times: Tues. 3:30 PM, Wed. 4:00 AM, Thurs. 1:00 PM, and Sat. 9:00 PM. If you reside in the surrounding area, please check your local access station for times. Also, since our services are videoed for TV, your image may be recorded. If this is a problem for you, please speak with an usher.
* What if I have more questions? Contact us at info@laog.org or 978-534-1190.

PEACE
Paul R. Martin, Lead Pastor

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April 10, 2011 by admin.

TODAY

• WORSHIP AND THE WORD 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Children’s Church after worship, (ages 4-5 downstairs, ages 6-12 youth chapel)
• NOTE TO PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGES 4-5
  • If you have not yet registered your child, please accompany your child today and check in with the teacher. Thanks.
• GUEST WORSHIP LEADER
  • Brandon Lemois grew up in the church. He was also an avid soccer player. Often soccer took precedence in his life.  At age 14, during the recovery period of an injury, Brandon started to play the piano.  This is when the Lord started to radically direct his life and he has been leading worship for the past 8 years at many churches and events. He is a 2008 graduate of VFCC.
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 10:00 AM
  • Bible classes for all ages

THIS WEEK, APRIL 11-16, 2011

• MONDAY
  • 7:00 PM Prayer (Prayer room)
  • 7:30 PM Christian12-Step
• TUESDAY
  • 9:30 AM WIW Bible Study Youth Chapel
  • 6:30 PM E.S.L.
  • 7:00 PM WIW Bible Study Youth Chapel
• WEDNESDAY
  • 6:45 PM Royal Rangers
    • Girl’s Ministries
    • Adult Bible Study
    • Job Confidence Ministry (in the office conference rm.)
• SATURDAY
  • 7:00 PM Prayer

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING SUMMARY
  • Last Sunday evening, the congregation chose 4 deacons to serve 2 year terms.  They are: Rick Jackson, Jean Rogers, Paul Thibodeau, and Jackson Toxla.  Also, Renee Benoit and Denise Shatos were affirmed to serve as the corporate secretary and treasurer respectively.  As a part of our worship today we will be conse-crating this governance team for service for the coming year.  As indicated in the Pastor’s Report, Sally Dyer has been asked to serve as the Group Ministry Coach.  We welcome Sally to the ministry team and are looking forward to a life-giving network of groups in our church. Thanks to all for being available for service.
  • The congregation also passed 4 resolutions:
  • Resolution #1 - Lobby Expansion Project
  • Resolution #2 - Constitution and Bylaws Revision Task Force
  • Resolution #3 - Name Change Task Force
  • Resolution #4 - Master Site Plan Task Force
  • These resolutions will now be placed before the Church Board for implementation.  Please pray for faith and wisdom to permeate our prayerful planning.  For sure, these are exciting days of opportunity to be a part of what the Lord is doing through our fellowship.  May His name be honored is all we do.
• WOMEN INSPIRING WOMEN
  • Ladies 10-Week Bible Study Begins this Tuesday 4/12
  • Ann Martin will be leading the women in “Choices” by Alicia Britt Chole. We will meet in the Youth Chapel, and you may attend either 9:30 AM or 7PM.
• GOOD FRIDAY/EASTER SUNDAY
  • Help us celebrate our Lord’s death and resurrection.  On Good Friday we have scheduled 2 showings of the timeless movie, “The Passion of the Christ” (2PM and 7PM).  If the purpose of Good Friday is to remember our Lord’s death, there are very few more powerful ways to be reminded.  He died for ME.  We are also asking the congregation to actively extend an invitation for others to join us on Easter Sunday as we celebrate the empty tomb.  This day is pivotal for Christian faith.  Next week we will have invite cards ready to assist in our invitation work.  Let’s work together to capitalize on a prevailing God-consciousness in our culture during the Easter season. Let’s fill the house.
• MONTHLY MISSIONS SUPPORT
  • Monthly Missionary Support .  . . . . . .  7,730
  • Received MTD   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3,191
  • Balance Needed for April  . . . . . . . . . . . 4,539
• ONLINE GIVING
  • For those who prefer using the internet to worship the Lord in giving, our website www.laog.org gives you the possibility of both paypal and credit card. Thank you for partnering with us as we commit our resources to God’s work.
• OUR MIHN ROTATION STARTS TODAY
  • Huge thanks to those who are filling the schedule this week!
• GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • CDs of our services are free and are offered at the Resource Center desk in the lobby after services. DVDs can be ordered for $5.00. Use a green ordering envelope and give it to an usher or place it in the black order box on the wall near the right exit door. Thanks.
  • New Connection Cards are located on the backs of the pews. Please use these cards to request prayer, report an answer to prayer, change your contact info, send us a message, etc.
  • Sound Mates Personal Listening Systems are available for each service. Please see the technician at the sound booth.
  • A Nursing Mothers’ Room is available next to the Nursery.
  • Sunday morning services are recorded for broadcast purposes on local access TV. Please be aware that your image may be recorded. If this is a problem, please speak with an usher.
  • For van transportation for Sunday mornings, call 978-534-1190, ext. 19, by Saturday noon. Thanks.
  • CARING CONNECTION
  • Let’s pray for one another
  • Beatrice Onos—Physical health
  • Diane Monette’s family members who need salvation
  • Ed Cataldo requests prayer for the family of Dr. Edward A. Cataldo
  • Linda Shields—Atrial Fibrilation
  • Rhonda Richard’s brother Harry Allen—cancer
  • Families in our body that need employment
  • Families on our body that are struggling relationally

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April 10, 2011 by admin.

Welcome!
I know it’s New England, but is it safe to say that spring has arrived?  I don’t want to jinx anything.  :)  The flowers are beginning to peek through the flower beds.  This week I saw my first crocuses for the season.  YES!  Life is showing its presence everywhere we look.  It’s a wonderful season.  Perhaps we could also say it’s spring at LAOG as well.  We’ve come through a winter season and now it’s spring.  New life, renewed ministries, fresh vision, fired up passion, all reminding us that when Jesus came out of the grave, He came to breathe resurrection life into all we are and all we do.

We welcome our guest worship leader today, Brandon Lemois. You can read a little about him in the intro piece in the bulletin.  Let’s open our hearts to the Holy Spirit’s working.  Today also we will be consecrating our 2011 Church Council as chosen by the congregation last week.  We thank God for His guidance in all we do and trust Him for future provision of all needed to accomplish His work in us and through us.

Guests who are with us today, it would be a joy for us to get to know you.  One of the simple ways to introduce yourself to us is to fill out a Connection Card and bring it to the welcome center in the lobby.  A token gift is prepared for you there.  Thank you so much.

PEACE
Paul R. Martin, Lead Pastor

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April 3, 2011 by MediaMinistry.

#290, What Risk Are You Taking for God, Rev. Jim Bradford, Sunday, 04-03-2011

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April 3, 2011 by admin.

TODAY

• WORSHIP AND THE WORD 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Children’s Church after worship, (ages 4-5 downstairs, ages 6-12 youth chapel)
  • Guest Speaker: Rev. Jim Bradford
  • General Secretary of the Assemblies of God
  • Brother Bradford holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Minnesota. As a student he led a small Chi Alpha campus Bible study that eventually grew into a university church. Upon graduation in 1979, Jim stepped into full time ministry with that campus outreach. God has led him from that humble beginning to his present position on our national council. He is here today with his wife, Sandi.
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 10:00 AM
  • Bible classes for all ages
• PARENTS OF STUDENTS (Grade 7 – College)
  • MEETING 4:30 PM
• STUDENT COMMUNITY 6:00 PM (Youth Room)
• ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING 6:30 PM

THIS WEEK, April 3-9, 2011

• MONDAY
  • 7:00 PM Prayer (Prayer room)
  • 7:30 PM Christian12-Step
• TUESDAY
  • 6:30 PM E.S.L.
• WEDNESDAY
  • 6:45 PM Royal Rangers
    • Girl’s Ministries
    • Adult Bible Study
    • Job Confidence Ministry (in the office conference rm.)
• SATURDAY
  • 12:00 PM Ministry of Joy
  • 7:00 PM Prayer

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• NOTE TO PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGES 4-5
  • If you bring your child to Children’s Church and you have not yet registered him/her, please go with your child today and check in with the teacher. Thanks.
• ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING TONIGHT at 6:30 PM
  • The following people are being considered to serve on the Church Board for the coming year: Theophilia Afful, Rick Jackson, Lilian Mbiyu, Bernadette Oinonen, Jean Rogers, Paul Thibodeau, and Jackson Toxla. Please be praying for this process.
• OUR SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO
  • Gus and Dale Wheeler on the death of Gus’s son Chuck (Charles Wheeler, III) on Tuesday, March 29. Please keep them in your prayers during this heartbreaking time.
• WE EXTEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO
  • Mary Pappani and Kara Celestin and their families on the death of Tom Kamataris, Sr., Mary’s nephew and Kara’s uncle. He passed away Wednesday. Pray for them and all those who feel this loss.
• MINISTRY OF JOY
  • Saturday, April 9, 12:00 – 2:00 PM Fellowship Hall
  • This monthly event is a great time to worship together, share, pray, and enjoy good food and fellowship. Bring a dish to share
• LADIES
  • Check out the other side of the bulletin for an invitation from ANN MARTIN, our Senior Pastor’s wife.
• MIHN HOSPITALITY WEEK APRIL 10-17
  • Please see David and Maria Litalien in the lobby if you can donate some time or a meal to those who are experiencing hard times.
• CHRISTMAS IN APRIL?
  • For all of you who would like to get a head start on your Shoebox gifts for children, take note that there are sales going on now. (Wal Mart even has tee shirts for $1.)
• ONLINE GIVING
  • For those who prefer using the internet to worship the Lord in giving, our website www.laog.org gives you the possibility of both paypal and credit card. Thank you for partnering with us as we commit our resources to God’s work.
• GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • CDs of our services are free and are offered at the Resource Center desk in the lobby after services. DVDs can be ordered for $5.00. Use a green ordering envelope and give it to an usher or place it in the black order box on the wall near the right exit door. Thanks.
  • New Connection Cards are located on the backs of the pews. Please use these cards to request prayer, report an answer to prayer, change your contact info, send us a message, etc.
  • Sound Mates Personal Listening Systems are available for each service. Please see the technician at the sound booth.
  • A Nursing Mothers’ Room is available next to the Nursery.
  • Sunday morning services are recorded for broadcast purposes on local access TV. Please be aware that your image may be recorded. If this is a problem, please speak with an usher.
  • For van transportation for Sunday mornings, call 978-534-1190, ext. 19, by Saturday noon. Thanks.
• CARING CONNECTION
  • Let’s pray for one another
  • Praise! Thanks to God—our family is finally all under one roof! We have found a place where we can be together. (We were separated for the last six months which has been so difficult for all of us.) Without God answering our prayers we would still be apart. His miracle has made our hearts so happy! (D.H.G.)
  • Philomina Toxla—Neck and back pain
  • Rosa Cruz’s daughter Concepcion—very ill
  • Rhonda Richard’s brother Harry Allen—cancer
  • Jose and Esmeralda Gutierrez—Custody situation
  • Carol Provost’s sister who is very ill, and a 9 year-old relative, Mark, who needs a kidney transplant
  • Families in our body that need employment
  • Families on our body that are struggling relationally

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