ANNOUNCEMENTS 11-20-2011
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.