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ANNOUNCEMENTS 11-27-2011

November 27, 2011 by admin.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2011

  • TODAY
  • 8:30-9:00 AM Meet & Greet /Children’s check-in
  • 9:00-10:15 AM Worship Experience
  • 10:30-11:00 AM Meet & Greet/Children’s check-in
  • 11:00 -12:15 AM Worship Experience

THIS WEEK

  • MONDAY:
    • 7:00 PM “COURAGEOUS” Huddle at the Columbia Building
  • TUESDAY:
    • 6:30 PM ESL
  • WEDNESDAY:
    • 11:00 AM Classic Church
    • 6:45 PM Girls’ Ministries
    • 6:45 PM Royal Rangers grades 1-6
  • SATURDAY:
    • 8:00 AM Men’s Prayer Connection
    • 12:00 PM Ministry of Joy

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • CHURCH NAME SUGGESTIONS DUE SUNDAY, DEC. 4
    • We look forward to your suggestions for a new name for our church. Forms, and a box to place them in, are located in the foyer. Please fill one out today. Thanks.
  • MINISTRY OF JOY CHRISTMAS GATHERING
    • Saturday, December 3, 12:00-2:30 PM
    • Come celebrate the birth of Jesus with the reading of the Christmas story, fellowship, fun, food, door prize and special music. Bring a dish to share, and if you would like to be part of the gift swap please bring a $5 gift. Come, celebrate with joy!
  • NEXT CHILD DEDICATION Sunday, Dec. 11
    • If you would like to dedicate your child to the Lord, please fill out a yellow “Child Dedication” application card from the resource center in the lobby. Thanks.
  • INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK
    • December 18-25, 2011
    • Soon it will be Christmas when many will give gifts in Jesus’ name. We can also celebrate Jesus by volunteering some time or preparing some hot meals for the homeless families who are cared for at the local Hospitality Network shelter in Leominster. It is gratifying to know that we are directly involved in helping homeless families stay together in a safe warm environment as they seek housing and jobs. Sign up starts next week.
  • MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK
    • JEFF AND LIZ HARTENSVELD, Indonesia
    • “It’s been a great year! The church we are pastoring in Surabaya finally went over 1200 in attendance… Next year’s planning is an invasion of Central Borneo! We hope to hold church growth seminars, run a youth camp, do children’s crusades, hold revival services and to build 7 churches. It will hopefully put our total up to #22 out of 100. Be in prayer for our safety and for God’s divine appointments.”  jeff@icasby.com
  • BOOK LAUNCH AND SIGNING
    • Meshack Agogoe has authored a book entitled “Why Forgive”.   He will have a book launch and signing on Sat., December 3, from 1:00 – 2:30 PM in the fellowship hall. All are invited.
  • MISSIONS SUPPORT
    • Monthly Missionary Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7,280
    • Received in November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,470
    • Needed to reach monthly commitment. . . . . .  .  810
  • ANGEL TREE
    • Angel Tree is a ministry of giving Christmas gifts to children who have a parent who is incarcerated. If you chose a name of a child to purchase gifts for, please bring your gifts to the church NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, DEC. 11. Thank you.

CARING CONNECTION

  • It has been a week of loss for many in our church family. We are saddened for family and friends that are left behind, but happy for loved ones who are now seeing Jesus face to face.
  • We extend our sympathy to Phil and Coreen Prentiss on the passing of Phil’s sister, Sylvia, Saturday, Nov. 19.  Please pray for Phil and Coreen as well as Sylvia’s daughter Ruthie and son Sidney.
  • We also extend sympathy to Ann Marie Mead and her family on the death of her beloved husband, Bill Mead, who passed away on Monday morning, Nov. 21. Bill was a part of our congregation.
  • Monday evening our sister Janet Fenwick went to be with the Lord. She was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer only days ago. Her daughter, Jean Rogers, is on our church council.
  • Please also pray for:
  • Jill, a sister in Christ, who entered rehab this week. She needs our prayers daily as she is on the road to recovery.
  • Roger Monteiro, Sr. –for God to heal his heart and to reunite with all his children
  • Jim Blomily, a 16-yr-old boy who is scheduled for heart surgery 12/16. He will need to be on life support for 2 days. Pray for healing for him and peace for his mother.
  • Doris Beauvais—Healing and strength

LOBBY EXPANSION

  • We are standing in faith for a debt free completion of the new lobby space. The strategy the Lord has put before us is from the story of the construction of the Tabernacle in Exodus 35 and 36.  Please take the time to read through these two chapters.  It will help grow our faith. Here are some phrases to help us capture what can be done.
  • FROM WHAT WE HAVE…
  • We are asking everyone to prayerfully look at what we have.  It may be a piece of furniture not being used, some tools collecting dust, books that could be sold on Amazon, clothing, jewelry, equipment…… the list goes on. The point is to sell it and give the proceeds to help complete the lobby expansion. Debt free is doable and by God’s grace the vision will be accomplished.
  • ALL WHOSE HEARTS WERE WILLING…
  • In God’s economy, all giving is freewill. It is the work of the Holy Spirit to prompt participation and we have already seen the Holy Spirit at work. Coins, a percentage of rental income, a part of an inheritance, free will offering…. It’s working.  Let’s believe together for an over the top, above and beyond financial breakthrough.
  • MORE THAN ENOUGH…
  • What a God-size conclusion to the fund raising for the Tabernacle.  An announcement went out that no more donations were needed.  Moses declared they had received, “More than enough.” This will be historical when the $186,533.02 has been received and we send out a notice that no more donations are needed, we have received more than enough. Yes Lord! Do it again, Lord!
  • For HIM and those He loves,
  • PAUL R. MARTIN, Lead Pastor

HELPFUL INFORMATION

  • Please 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.
  • Our website www.laog.org gives you the choice of giving online using paypal or credit card.
  • 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.
  • Sound Mates (Personal Listening System) are available for those who are hard of hearing. Please see the technician at the sound booth.
  • There is a room next to the nursery for mothers who are nursing babies.
  • We offer van transportation for those who may need a ride to our Sunday morning service. Please call 978-534-1190, ext. 19, by Saturday noon for Sunday van transportation.
  • 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.
  • We have a library that is furnished with great family DVDs as well as resources for encouragement and inspiration. It is located in room 206 (near the Youth Chapel).
  • If you have more questions, please contact us at     info@laog.org or 978-534-1190.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 11-20-2011

November 20, 2011 by admin.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2011

  • TODAY
    • 8:30-9:00 AM Meet & Greet /Children’s check-in
    • 9:00-10:15 AM Worship Experience
    • 10:30-11:00 AM Meet & Greet/Children’s check-in
    • 11:00 -12:15 AM Worship Experience

THIS WEEK

  • MONDAY:
    • 7:00 PM “COURAGEOUS” Huddle at the Columbia Building (see next column)
  • TUESDAY:
    • 6:30 PM ESL
  • WEDNESDAY:
    • 11:00 AM Classic Church
    • 6:45 PM Girls’ Ministries
    • 6:45 PM Royal Rangers grades 1-6
  • THURSDAY:
    • HAPPY THANKSGIVING
    • Office is closed Thursday and Friday
  • SATURDAY:
    • 8:00 AM Men’s Prayer Connection

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • WATER BAPTISM NEXT SUNDAY
    • Those who have prayed to receive Christ as Savior and want to follow the Lord in water baptism, please fill out a water baptism application at the resource center in the lobby. Thanks.
  • ANGEL TREE
    • Angel Tree is a ministry of giving Christmas gifts to children who have a parent who is incarcerated. Names of children to purchase gifts for are located in the lobby. Please bring your gifts to the church NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, DEC. 11. Thank you.
  • CHURCH NAME CHANGE UPDATE
    • Suggestion forms for our church name change are located in the lobby along with a box to place them in. Please prayerfully consider your suggestion and submit it by Sunday, December 4. Thank you.
  • AFRICAN COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE
    • Sunday, November 27, 6:00 PM
    • Worship, Testimonies, Prayer
    • Revelation 12:11 “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony.”
  • MEN’S “COURAGEOUS” HUDDLES
    • Mondays 7PM in November
    • Monday night football & pizza by the slice
    • The Courageous Living Study is a dynamic 4-week study that helps lead men toward living more courageously. Four key areas will be discussed: Responsibility, Priorities, Legacy and Faith. It’s a study group, pizza and Monday Night Football! Yes!
    • Meet at the Columbia Building on Main St.
    • (across the street from Leominster Post Office)
    • Enter at 13 Merriam Ave.  www.courageoushuddle.com
  • CHILD DEDICATION
    • If you would like to dedicate your child to the Lord, please fill out a yellow “Child Dedication” application card from the resource center in the lobby. Thanks. We will announce the date of the next dedication soon.
  • BOOK LAUNCH AND SIGNING
    • Meshack Agogoe has authored a book entitled “Why Forgive”.   He will have a book launch and signing on Sat., December 3, from 1:00 – 2:30 PM in the fellowship hall. All are invited.
  • MISSIONS SUPPORT
    • Monthly Missionary Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7,280
    • Received in November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,380
    • Needed to reach monthly commitment. . . . . . 1,900
  • MISSIONS WINDOW
    • Testimonies of God’s provision for our colleges!
    • Zion Bible College sold their old campus and received a gift of one million dollars recently. The school will be free of all long term debt to start 2012 for the first time in 31 years. To God be the glory! Also, Valley Forge Christian College in Pennsylvania received a two million dollar gift in the form of an endowment, and Faith School of Theology received a gift of one million dollars this past year. Praise God for these abundant blessings!
  • CARING CONNECTION
    • We extend our sympathy to Kristin Dailey on the passing of her beloved grandfather. Please pray for his wife of many years and for Kristin and the rest of the family. Thank you.
    • Janet Fenwick thanks everyone for their prayers and support and needs continued prayer for her comfort. She is also open to God doing a miracle!
    • Darren Lando—Pray that God will provide employment and that he will pass his G.E.D. tests at the end of the month.
    • Diane Guillemette—Healing of a build-up of fluid on her brain
    • Donald Belcamino—Healing of chronic pain
    • Nancy Babineau—Healing of shingles and an infection behind her eardrum
    • Mary Pappani’s friend Percy—Healing

FAMILY THANKSGIVING WORSHIP

  • Thanksgiving clearly finds its mooring in God’s Word.  Unfortunately, each year it seems to become increasingly squeezed out between Halloween and Christmas (two of the larger consumer holidays on the yearly calendar).  Merchandise sales are of much less importance, compared to developing the Biblical mindset of giving thanks.  Let’s set aside time around our dinner tables to express gratefulness to the Lord for His bountiful blessings.
  • The Biblical Basis for Thanksgiving Day:
    • Have someone at the table read Leviticus 23:15-17, 23.
    • Have someone at the table read 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
  • Three things we can give thanks for:
    • Have each person at the table give three things they are thankful for.
    • Communion (if you are comfortable)
      • If you are comfortable in doing so, ask everyone to take a piece of bread in hand as you in prayer express thanks to God for Jesus. Then eat the bread together. Also have everyone take a cup of juice. Offer thanks to God for Jesus laying down his sinless life so our sins can be forgiven.  Ask everyone to take a sip while giving thanks for Jesus.
    • Have everyone participate in a closing prayer
  • If you have access to a copy or the internet have someone read Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Day proclamation, a link is provided below.
  • http://www.christiananswers.net/q-wall/wal-alincoln-tgiving.html

LOBBY EXPANSION

  • Over the past few months, I have been seeking the Lord for His direction in funding this construction. I’ve been directed to the funding strategy for building the tent of meeting as recorded in Exodus 35 and 36. Look at the phrase in Verse 6, “from what you have”. Here’s what I sense the Lord is saying to us.  We are to bring offerings from what we have, our “stuff”. We can cash it out and bring an offering to the Lord.  Here’s the challenge: From what we have, let’s do the same in our homes, our basements, our garages, our closets. I believe the $186,000 we need to build debt-free is already at our disposal. Look at Verse 21 and 22:  “Everyone who was willing and whose heart moved them came and brought an offering to the Lord for the work on the tent of meeting. All who were willing, men and women alike.”  Remember, as is true for all giving, it is free will as prompted by our love for others and His work.
  • I love the ensuing outcome Moses and the builders experienced. “And the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning (36:3).” The story continues, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the Lord commanded to be done.” Then Moses sent the word out that there was more than enough to complete the work.  WOW!  I am believing for the same outcome for us, more than enough to complete the construction of the lobby expansion. Will you join me?  Let’s seek the Lord what He would have us sell to build our new lobby ministry space.
  • For HIM, and those He loves.
  • PAUL R. MARTIN, Lead Pastor

HELPFUL INFORMATION

  • Please 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.
  • Our website www.laog.org gives you the choice of giving online using paypal or credit card.
  • 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.
  • Sound Mates (Personal Listening System) are available for those who are hard of hearing. Please see the technician at the sound booth.
  • There is a room next to the nursery for mothers who are nursing babies.
  • We offer van transportation for those who may need a ride to our Sunday morning service. Please call 978-534-1190, ext. 19, by Saturday noon for Sunday van transportation.
  • 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.
  • We have a library that is furnished with great family DVDs as well as resources for encouragement and inspiration. It is located in room 206 (near the Youth Chapel).
  • If you have more questions, please contact us at     info@laog.org or 978-534-1190.

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Prayer & Thanksgiving

November 14, 2011 by MediaMinistry.

Play now#321, Prayer & Thanksgiving, Pastor Paul Martin, Sunday, 11-13-2011

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 11-13-2011

November 13, 2011 by admin.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2011

  • TODAY
    • Guests: ABANDON and Keith Robinson
    • 8:30-9:00 AM Meet & Greet /Children’s check-in
    • 9:00-10:15 AM Worship Experience
    • 10:30-11:00 AM Meet & Greet/Children’s check-in
    • 11:00 -12:15 AM Worship Experience
  • FAITH PROMISES are still being accepted. Please place them in the offering plate. Thank you.
  • ABANDON concert tonight at 6:00

THIS WEEK

  • GROWTH GROUPS meet every day at various times. If you have not joined a group yet, call the office and we’ll help you get plugged in to one (978-534-1190).
  • MONDAY:
    • 7:00 PM “COURAGEOUS” Huddle at the Columbia Building (see next column)
  • TUESDAY:
    • 6:30 PM ESL
  • WEDNESDAY:
    • 11:00 AM Classic Church
    • 6:45 PM Girls’ Ministries
    • 6:45 PM Royal Rangers grades 1-6
  • SATURDAY:
    • 8:00 AM Men’s Prayer Connection
  • Thank you so much for your kindness expressed to us this past weekend. We are honored to be serving the Lord and His church.  Paul & Ann Martin and Mike & Donya Maleto

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
    • Thanks to all of you who contributed Christmas Shoebox gifts. This year we sent out 355 boxes.
  • CHURCH NAME CHANGE UPDATE
    • Suggestion forms for our church name change are located in the lobby along with a box to place them in. Please prayerfully consider your suggestion and submit it by Sunday, December 4. Thank you.
  • AFRICAN COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE
    • Sunday, November 27, 6:00 PM
    • Worship, Testimonies, Prayer
    • Revelation 12:11 “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony.”
  • MEN’S “COURAGEOUS” HUDDLES
    • Mondays 7PM in November
    • Monday night football & pizza by the slice
    • The Courageous Living Study is a dynamic 4-week study that helps lead men toward living more courageously. Four key areas will be discussed: Responsibility, Priorities, Legacy and Faith. It’s a study group, pizza and Monday Night Football! Yes!
    • Meet at the Columbia Building on Main St.
    • (across the street from Leominster Post Office)
    • Enter at 13 Merriam Ave.  www.courageoushuddle.com
  • NEXT WATER BAPTISM 11/27
    • Those who have prayed to receive Christ as Savior and want to follow the Lord in water baptism, please fill out a water baptism application at the resource center in the lobby. Thanks.
  • CHILD DEDICATION
    • If you would like to dedicate your child to the Lord, please fill out a yellow “Child Dedication” application card from the resource center in the lobby. Thanks. We will announce the date of the next dedication soon.
  • MISSIONS SUPPORT
    • Monthly Missionary Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7,430
    • Received in November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,696
    • Needed to reach monthly commitment. . . . . .  3,734
  • MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK
    • VOICE OF THE MARTYRS
    • From Tom White, Executive Director: “This month we continue to explore and move ahead in supplying Christians in Libya with Bibles and other forms of aid. Even though Libya has just passed Sharia (Islamic) law, we are still called to be obedient to the Great Commission mandate. It would be easy in this chaotic world to withdraw into our shell like a turtle, but then we would lose our brief opportunity be part of the body of Christ on earth. In a few days I leave for Indonesia, the most populous Muslim nation in the world. Churches there are closed by hostile neighbors on a monthly basis, but the sheep always find pasture, even if it means meeting in the street.”
    • email us at:  thevoice@vom-usa.org
  • CARING CONNECTION
    • Janet Fenwick—Healing and correct diagnosis—in hospital awaiting testing
    • Diane Guillemette—Healing of a build-up of fluid on her brain
    • Jim Sullivan—Healing of pneumonia
    • Nancy Babineau—Healing of shingles and an infection behind her eardrum.
    • Kristi McIntyre requests prayer for Eddie Shilling, a young boy who was beaten and now has brain damage.
    • ANSWERED PRAYER! Brenda Brashears no longer has pneumonia. Thank you for praying.

NOTHING’S TO HARD FOR GOD - SYLLABUS

  • 11/13     Food, Fun, Fellowship
  • 11/20     Group Mission Experience

HELPFUL INFORMATION

  • Please 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.
  • Our website www.laog.org gives you the choice of giving online using paypal or credit card.
  • 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.
  • Sound Mates (Personal Listening System) are available for those who are hard of hearing. Please see the technician at the sound booth.
  • There is a room next to the nursery for mothers who are nursing babies.
  • We offer van transportation for those who may need a ride to our Sunday morning service. Please call 978-534-1190, ext. 19, by Saturday noon for Sunday van transportation.
  • 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.
  • We have a library that is furnished with great family DVDs as well as resources for encouragement and inspiration. It is located in room 206 (near the Youth Chapel).
  • If you have more questions, please contact us at     info@laog.org or 978-534-1190.

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Relentless

November 8, 2011 by MediaMinistry.

Play now#320,Relentless, Pastor Paul Martin, Sunday, 11-06-2011

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 11-06-2011

November 6, 2011 by admin.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2011

  • TODAY
  • FAMILY MISSIONS FESTIVAL (Children in the house)
  • PARADE OF NATIONS
  • FAITH PROMISES
  • DEDICATION OF CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES
    • 8:30-9:00 AM Meet & Greet
    • 9:00-10:15 AM Worship Experience
    • 10:30-11:00 AM Meet & Greet
    • 11:00 -12:15 AM Worship Experience
  • Student Community: 6:00 PM

THIS WEEK

  • GROWTH GROUPS meet every day at various times. If you have not joined a group yet, call the office and we’ll help you get plugged in to one (978-534-1190).
  • MONDAY:
    • 7:00 PM Prayer
    • 7:00 PM “COURAGEOUS” Huddle at the Columbia Building (see next column)
  • TUESDAY:
    • 6:30 PM ESL
  • WEDNESDAY:
    • 11:00 AM Classic Church
    • 6:45 PM Girls’ Ministries
    • 6:45 PM Royal Rangers grades 1-6
  • SATURDAY:
    • 8:00 AM Men’s Prayer Connection
    • 12:00 PM Ministry of Joy

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • PASTOR APPRECIATION
    • A basket is provided in the lobby for notes and cards of appreciation for our pastors.
    • God bless Pastor Paul and Pastor Mike!
  • MEN’S “COURAGEOUS” HUDDLES
    • Mondays 7PM in November
    • Monday night football & pizza by the slice
    • In the “Courageous” movie, we see men gathering regularly outside of work, to better understand God’s calling on their lives. The Courageous Living Study is a dynamic 4-week study that helps lead men toward living more courageously. Four key areas will be discussed: Responsibility, Priorities, Legacy and Faith. It’s a study group, pizza and Monday Night Football! Yes!
    • Meet at the Columbia Building on Main St.
    • (across the street from Leominster Post Office)
    • Enter at 13 Merriam Ave.  www.courageoushuddle.com
  • YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE WEDDING CEREMONY OF
    • Jessica DeFilippo and Mark Cappucci at Leominster Assembly of God on Friday, November 11, 6:30PM.  All are welcome to enjoy light refreshments in the foyer immediately following the ceremony.
    • Due to space constrictions, a private dinner reception is by formal invite only.
  • MINISTRY OF JOY
    • Saturday, November 12, 12:00 – 2:30 PM Fellowship hall
    • Come celebrate Thanksgiving with us—fellowship, food, music and prayer. Bring a dish to share. We all have so much to be thankful for.
  • NEXT WATER BAPTISM 11/27
    • Those who have prayed to receive Christ as Savior and want to follow the Lord in water baptism, please fill out a water baptism application at the resource center in the lobby. Thanks.
  • CHILD DEDICATION
    • If you would like to dedicate your child to the Lord, please fill out a yellow “Child Dedication” application card from the resource center in the lobby. Thanks. We will announce the date of the next dedication soon.
  • MISSIONS SUPPORT
    • Monthly Missionary Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7,430
    • Received in October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5,983
    • Needed to reach monthly commitment. . . . . .  1,447
  • MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK
    • Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network
    • Our week at MIHN went exceptionally well. THANK YOU to all who volunteered. Several people donate time and assistance on a regular basis and we are very grateful. We also have some newcomers to the work and we welcome them with thanksgiving: Bea Abakporo, Linda Shields, Chet and Laura Carlton, Mike Donfro, Brian Jones, Emma Thompson, and Janice O’Connor. God bless you!
  • CARING CONNECTION
    • We extend our sincere condolences to three families who recently lost loved ones:
    • •    Deanna Halligan’s husband, Bill Halligan
    • •    Ken Kifer’s father, Kenneth Wesner Kifer
    • •    Dara Esposito’s aunt, Jeanne Copp
    • all passed away in the past 2 weeks. Please keep these families in your prayers.
    • Please also pray for the following:
    • Diane Guillemette—Healing of a build-up of fluid on her brain
    • Brenda Brashears—Healing of pneumonia
    • Jim Sullivan—Healing of pneumonia
    • Nancy Babineau—Healing of shingles and an infection
    • Kate Vanderhaden—Healing of bruised back and swelling from a bad fall
    • Kristi McIntyre requests prayer for Eddie Shilling, a young boy who was beaten and now has brain damage.
    • PRAISE GOD!—Recently, three boys at Royal Rangers prayed to receive Christ as Savior!

NOTHING’S TO HARD FOR GOD - SYLLABUS

11/6     “No Addiction is too Strong”
11/13     Food, Fun, Fellowship
11/20     Group Mission Experience

LOBBY EXPANSION

  • We now have the permits in hand to begin construction of the new lobby space. For this we praise the Lord. Over the past few months, I have been seeking the Lord for His direction in funding this construction. I’ve been directed to the funding strategy for building the tent of meeting as recorded in Exodus 35 and 36. Look at the phrase in Verse 6, “from what you have”. Here’s what I sense the Lord is saying to us.  We are to bring offerings from what we have, our “stuff”. We can cash it out and bring an offering to the Lord.  As a church, we are taking the lead. We have sold a copier on Craig’s List that hasn’t been used in almost 3 years. The $300 is going into the Lobby Expansion Fund.  The Administration and Ministry Teams are going to continue the purge of our stuff, liquidate what we do not need, are not using, or are willing to do without, in order to build the new lobby space.  Here’s the challenge: From what we have, let’s do the same in our homes, our basements, our garages, our closets. I believe the $186,000 we need to build debt-free is already at our disposal.  Look at Verse 21 and 22:  “Everyone who was willing and whose heart moved them came and brought an offering to the Lord for the work on the tent of meeting. All who were willing, men and women alike”.  Remember, as is true for all giving, it is free will as prompted by our love for others and His work.
  • I love the ensuing outcome Moses and the builders experienced. “And the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning (36:3). The story continues, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the Lord commanded to be done”. Then Moses sent the word out that there was more than enough to complete the work.  WOW!  I am believing for the same outcome for us, more than enough to complete the construction of the lobby expansion.  Will you join me?  Let’s seek the Lord what He would have us sell to build our new lobby ministry space.
  • For HIM, and those He loves. PAUL R. MARTIN, Lead Pastor

HELPFUL INFORMATION

  • Please 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.
  • Our website www.laog.org gives you the choice of giving online using paypal or credit card.
  • 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.
  • Sound Mates (Personal Listening System) are available for those who are hard of hearing. Please see the technician at the sound booth.
  • There is a room next to the nursery for mothers who are nursing babies.
  • We offer van transportation for those who may need a ride to our Sunday morning service. Please call 978-534-1190, ext. 19, by Saturday noon for Sunday van transportation.
  • 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.
  • We have a library that is furnished with great family DVDs as well as resources for encouragement and inspiration. It is located in room 206 (near the Youth Chapel).
  • If you have more questions, please contact us at     info@laog.org or 978-534-1190.

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