November 23, 2008 by admin.

The C.H.A.T.* Corner

Recently, I received photos of my parents taken in the early 1940s! As I gazed at them, time slipped away, and I was taken back to my childhood. It seemed to be a kinder, gentler time. A time when we could hop on our bikes and be gone for hours and no one worried. A time when we knew that everyone watched out for one another.

Something has changed! We’ve retreated behind the safety of the walls of our church and homes. For many, the sense of neighborliness and community have faded away. But we are called by Jesus to be “salt and light”! This means that we need to look outside of our walls. Remember, we stand on the Word and we are protected by the armor of God!

I’ve realized recently that my life is a church! What kind of church do I model for everyone that I come in contact with? In those unguarded moments, what do the lost see in me? Are my actions and my conversations in line with God’s Word, or is it still all about me and what I want?

What about you? Have you asked yourself recently, “Who can I serve in my world today?” What a great way to show the love of Jesus and to teach our children about discipleship! Perhaps it’s a phone call, a brief visit or card in the mail to someone who is alone or just had a baby, or just lost a job! Perhaps it’s donating time to help someone with yard work or a household repair. Maybe it’s providing a simple ride to the store or to a doctor’s appointment. How about it? Why not get involved and do something for someone else? God will open the doors! Are you willing to step out and serve? Show the love of Jesus and build relationships!

Sally Dyer

*Church Health Advisory Team

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November 23, 2008 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 the Welcome Center.
• LifeLine ~ WFGL 960 AM (1:15/6:00 AM, 5:15/9:00 PM, M-F)
• Van Service ~ Call 978.534.1190 x19 for a ride to the Sunday morning services. Please call no later than Thursday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2008

• WORSHIP & THE WORD at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • Child Dedication (11:00 service)
  • Pastor Dave McIntosh continues The Message of Jesus series:  “Have a Heart,” Ezekiel 36:26
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, 10:00 AM, Classrooms & JA School
  • Check out the Winter 2008 classes insert in today’s bulletin. Adults, you can start signing up for classes today in the foyer!
• CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSAL, 2:00 PM, Sanctuary
  • Choir meets at 2:00 PM; Band meets at 3:30 PM
• YOUNG ADULT GROUP, 4:30 PM, Youth Chapel
  • Young adults, 18 to mid-20s, study the Word, get assistance with purpose planning, and pursue a life fully dedicated to the Lord.
• SUNDAY NIGHT DISCIPLESHIP, 6:15 PM, Fellowship Hall
  • Every Sunday night, fellow Christians gather to discuss essential truths Jesus taught His disciples through His words and His example. This week we’ll be discussing submission to church authority. Join us!
• YOUTH MINISTRIES BIBLE STUDY, 6:30 PM, Youth Chapel
  • Young people, 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)
  • 6:30 PM   English for All Nations
  • 7:30 PM   Christian 12-Step (Room 205)
• WEDNESDAY
  • 6:30 PM   Thanksgiving Eve Service
• THURSDAY
  • Happy Thanksgiving
• FRIDAY
  • Church Office Closed
• SATURDAY
  • 7:00 PM   Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP & COMING

• Ministry of Joy Adult Fellowship (December 6). A Christmas Special will be this month, 12:00-2:30 PM. There will be a special presentation by Basil and Alethea Morris and their children, as well as violin music by David Blomquist and worship music by Ron Crocker. There will be fellowship, food, fun—a good time for all! Please bring a $5.00 wrapped gift if you want to participate in the gift exchange. And if you plan to eat lunch with the group, please bring a lunch dish to share.
• Hospitality Network Volunteer Meeting (December 1). All volunteers—past, present, future—are encouraged to attend this Monday 6:30 PM meeting, in Room 205 here at the church, to review the revised policies/procedures manual and to discuss the new location of the shelter.
• Hospitality Network Rotation (December 14-21). Stop by the MIHN table in the foyer to sign up as a volunteer.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• THANKSGIVING at Common Ground: A meal will be served for the homeless and needy. Ten pre-cooked meals (per Board of Health) that serve 10 people at $55-$60, beverages, and paper goods must be purchased. If you would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to Leominster Assembly of God, and write “Common Ground Thanksgiving” in the memo. Most importantly, please pray that lives will be touched for Christ.
• ESL News. Esther Perez has joined the ESL staff as a helper. The school has 80 registered students this year! Please keep the ESL school in your prayers.
• Angel Tree Deadline. All Angel Tree gifts are to be brought to the church on or before Sunday, December 7. Thank you to all who are participating in this special ministry!
• Holiday Concert. To benefit the Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network, the Montachusett Chorale will once again be performing a Holiday Concert in Tata Auditorium at Leominster City Hall. The concert will be held Sunday, December 7, at 2:00 PM. The cost of tickets is $12.00 (in advance) and $15.00 (at the door). For tickets, call 978.534.9187 or 978.342.3294.

CHURCH FAMILY NEWS

• Bernie LaBounty, 49, passed away Thursday night, having never regained consciousness after suffering a seizure last Saturday. The funeral will be held Tuesday, 2:00 PM, at Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg.

SMALL GROUPS

• HOMETEAMS
  • Fliers for HomeTeams, home discipleship small groups, are located at the Welcome Center (directions included).
  • Seekers of Light—men (every other Sunday, 3:00 PM— Nov.30 is the next meeting)
  • In Line with the Word (Tuesdays, 6:30 PM). Led by Sally Dyer, Lunenburg.
  • Christians in Action (Tuesdays, 7:00 PM).
  • Branches of Messiah (Wednesdays, 6:30 PM).
  • Women of Faith (Fridays, 10:00 AM).
• THE TRUTH PROJECT
  • Jim and Ginny Sullivan are hosting this DVD series at their Leominster home on Thursday nights.
• ONCE-A-MONTH FELLOWSHIPS
  • Ministry of Joy (first Saturday of the month, 12:00-2:30 PM).
  • African Fellowship (first Saturday of the month, 4:00 PM).   Led by Manny and Beatrice Onos, Fitchburg.

TAKE THE LAND UPDATE

• Original Loan Amount:  $600,000
• Paid Down from Church Budget:  72,757
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 10/08:  107,171
• Current Loan Balance:  420,072
• Average Monthly Offerings:  6,089
• Expected payoff date for loan is August 2011.

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November 16, 2008 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 the Welcome Center.
• LifeLine ~ WFGL 960 AM (1:15/6:00 AM, 5:15/9:00 PM, M-F)
• Van Service ~ Call 978.534.1190 x19 for a ride to the Sunday morning services. Please call no later than Thursday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

• WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • Fitchburg Girls’ Teen Challenge will share a presentation.
  • Pastor Mark Boucher continues The Message of Jesus series:  “He Sets Us Free,” Luke 4:14-21
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, 10:00 AM, Classrooms & JA School
  • Overview of Fall 2008 classes is located at the Welcome Center.
  • There are classes for all ages!
• CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSAL, 2:00 PM, Sanctuary
  • Choir meets at 2:00 PM; Band meets at 3:30 PM
• YOUNG ADULT GROUP, 4:30 PM, Youth Chapel
  • Young adults, 18 to mid-20s, study the Word, get assistance with purpose planning, and pursue a life fully dedicated to the Lord.
• SUNDAY NIGHT DISCIPLESHIP, 6:15 PM, Fellowship Hall
  • Every Sunday night, fellow Christians gather to discuss essential truths Jesus taught His disciples through His words and His example. Join us!
• YOUTH MINISTRIES BIBLE STUDY, 6:30 PM, Youth Chapel
  • Young people, 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)
  • 6:30 PM English for All Nations
  • 7:30 PM Christian 12-Step (Room 205)
• WEDNESDAY
  • 6:30 PM Family Night
  • Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 up to K)
  • Girls Ministries (grades K-8)
  • Royal Rangers (boys’ clubs, K-12)
  • School of the Word & Spirit (SOWS) “And We Rejoice” (Romans 5:1-11)
• THURSDAY
  • 6:30 PM Church Board Meeting
  • 6:30 PM A Place To Grow
  • 6:30 PM The Power of a Praying Woman
  • 7:00 PM Worship Practice (Sanctuary)
• SATURDAY
  • 7:00 PM   Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP and COMING

• Teen Challenge Banquet (November 22). Reserve your seat ($35/person) by picking up a form (with all of the details) at the Welcome Center or through the church office.
• Child Dedication Service (November 23). To have your child dedicated during the 11:00 AM service next Sunday, please fill out an application card (at the Welcome Center) and turn it in ASAP.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Do you know what time it is? It is time to “Look up, for your redemption is drawing near.” It is time to “Hear the Word of God and obey it.” It is time to “Study to show yourself approved unto God … rightly dividing the Word of Truth.” It is time to “Be ready to give an answer for the hope that is within you.” It is time to become an intentional disciple of Jesus! It is time for you to join the Sunday Night Discipleship study! Come to the Fellowship Hall tonight at 6:15. Get a cup of coffee, and join others around the table to dig into the Word. There’s no time to lose! Start today!
• Thank you … to all who participated in Operation Christmas Child. The grand total of shoebox gifts was 308! God bless you!
• Thanksgiving at Common Ground.  A meal will be served for the homeless and needy. Ten pre-cooked meals (per Board of Health) that serve 10 people at $55-$60, beverages, and paper goods must be purchased. If you would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to Leominster Assembly of God, and write “Common Ground Thanksgiving” in the memo. Most importantly, please pray that lives will be touched for Christ.
• Church Newsletter. If you would like to receive the bimonthly newsletter, “The Harvest Call,” please fill out a form at the Welcome Center and turn it in there or at the church office.
• Care Packages for Military. If you have an immediate family member presently serving in the military, please call the church office with his/her name and address ASAP or  e-mail John Bell at: coachjbell@verizon.net. The Royal Rangers boys’ clubs will be writing letters and putting together care packages for them for Christmas.
• ESL Helper Needed. Please call Rita if you are interested in being an aide/helper for the ESL school on Tuesday nights.

WAYS TO SERVE

• Childcare Help Needed. Someone is needed to watch children on Sunday afternoons, 2:00-3:30 and 3:30-5:00, while the Christmas choir and band practice (just through mid-December). Also, help is needed on Sunday nights, 6:15-8:15, during Sunday Night Discipleship. See Rebecca Hanson or contact her at: theministryshu@hotmail.com.

SMALL GROUPS

• HOMETEAMS
  • Fliers for HomeTeams, home discipleship small groups, are located at the Welcome Center (directions included).
  • Seekers of Light—men (every other Sunday, 3:00 PM— Nov.16 and 30).
  • In Line with the Word (Tuesdays, 6:30 PM). Led by Sally Dyer, Lunenburg.
  • Christians in Action (Tuesdays, 7:00 PM).
  • Branches of Messiah (Wednesdays, 6:30 PM).
  • Women of Faith (Fridays, 10:00 AM).
• THE TRUTH PROJECT
  • Jim and Ginny Sullivan are hosting this DVD series at their Leominster home on Thursday nights.
• WOMEN ~ A Place To Grow
  • The Power of a Praying Woman (November 6 and 20, 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM). DVD series, Fellowship Hall.
• ONCE-A-MONTH FELLOWSHIPS
  • Ministry of Joy (first Saturday of the month, 12:00-2:30 PM).
  • African Fellowship (first Saturday of the month, 4:00 PM).   Led by Manny and Beatrice Onos, Fitchburg.

TAKE THE LAND UPDATE

• Original Loan Amount:  $600,000
• Paid Down from Church Budget:  72,757
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 10/08:  106,168
• Current Loan Balance:  421,075
• Average Monthly Offerings:  6,067
• Expected payoff date for loan is August 2011.

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November 9, 2008 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 the Welcome Center.
• LifeLine ~ WFGL 960 AM (1:15/6:00 AM, 5:15/9:00 PM, M-F)
• Van Service ~ Call 978.534.1190 x19 for a ride to the Sunday morning services. Please call no later than Thursday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2008 - COMMUNION SUNDAY

• WORSHIP & THE WORD at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • We will share in Communion as we worship this morning.
  • Today is Shoebox Dedication Sunday!
  • Faith Promise cards will be received again today.
  • Pastor Mark Boucher, “Our Greatest Need,” Mark 2:1-12
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, 10:00 AM, Classrooms & JA School
  • Overview of Fall 2008 classes is located at the Welcome Center.
• CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSAL, 2:00 PM, Sanctuary
  • Choir meets at 2:00 PM; Band meets at 3:30 PM
• YOUNG ADULT GROUP, 4:30 PM, Youth Chapel
  • Young adults, 18 to mid-20s, study the Word, get assistance with purpose planning, and pursue a life fully dedicated to the Lord.
• SUNDAY NIGHT DISCIPLESHIP, 6:15 PM, Fellowship Hall
  • SND resumes tonight with lesson 2 in the new book focusing on  “How To Grow in Christ’s Character”—meekness.
• YOUTH MINISTRIES BIBLE STUDY, 6:30 PM, Youth Chapel
  • Young people, 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 for Israel (Prayer Room)
  • 6:30 PM   English for All Nations
  • 7:30 PM   Christian 12-Step (Room 205)
• WEDNESDAY
  • 6:30 PM   Family Night
  • Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 up to K)
  • Girls Ministries (grades K-8)
  • Royal Rangers (boys’ clubs, K-12)
  • School of the Word & Spirit (SOWS)
  • “How To Sustain a Thankful Spirit” (Philippians 4:4-9)
• THURSDAY
  • 7:00 PM   Worship Practice (Sanctuary)
• FRIDAY
  • 7:00 PM   Israel Trip Meeting (Sanctuary)
• SATURDAY
  • 7:00 PM   Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP and COMING

• Prayer for Israel (November 11). Join us in the Prayer Room this Tuesday night at 6;30 as we pray specifically for the land of Israel.
• Holy Land Trip Informational Meeting (November 14). If you are going on the Israel trip or would like more info (there’s still time to sign up), you need to be at this meeting, 7:00-9:00 PM, in the sanctuary. Trip dates are February 23-March 4, 2009.
• Teen Challenge Banquet (November 22). The Fitchburg Girls’ Teen Challenge will hold a fundraising Fall Harvest Banquet at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel (150 Royal Plaza Drive, Fitchburg). This will be a special night of gourmet dining, powerful testimonies, and a moving presentation by the girls. The cost is $35 per person. You can reserve your seat by picking up a form at the Welcome Center or through the church office.
• Child Dedication Service (November 23). If you want to have your child dedicated during the 11:00 AM service, please fill out a yellow application card (located at the Welcome Center) and turn it in. You will be contacted by the office with specifics.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• ANGEL TREE starts today! Nearly 500,000 children of prisoners will receive gifts and the gospel through this ministry this Christmas! Please stop by the table in the foyer to see how you can help.
• ESL Helper Needed. Please call Rita if you are interested in being an aide/helper for the ESL school on Tuesday nights.
• Care Packages for Military. If you have an immediate family member presently serving in the military, please call the church office with his/her name and address ASAP. Once again this year, the Royal Rangers boys’ clubs will be writing letters and putting together care packages for them for Christmas.
• Thank You from ESL. Special thanks to Donald Shank who responded to the need to bake a sheet cake every month for the school’s birthday celebrations.

WAYS TO SERVE

• Nursery Help Needed. Someone is needed to watch children on Sunday afternoons, 2:00-3:30 and 3:30-5:00, while the Christmas choir and band practice (just through mid-December). Also, help is needed on Sunday nights, 6:15-8:15, during Sunday Night Discipleship. See Rebecca Hanson or contact her at: theministryshu@hotmail.com

SMALL GROUPS

• HOMETEAMS
  • Fliers for HomeTeams, home discipleship small groups, are located at the Welcome Center (directions included).
  • Seekers of Light—men (every other Sunday, 3:00 PM—Nov. 2).
  • In Line with the Word (Tuesdays, 6:30 PM). Led by Sally Dyer, Lunenburg.
  • Christians in Action (Tuesdays, 7:00 PM).
  • Branches of Messiah (Wednesdays, 6:30 PM).
  • Women of Faith (Fridays, 10:00 AM).
• THE TRUTH PROJECT
  • Jim and Ginny Sullivan are hosting this DVD series at their Leominster home on Thursday nights.
• WOMEN ~ A Place To Grow
  • The Power of a Praying Woman (November 6 and 20, 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM). DVD series, Fellowship Hall.
  • Fresh Start Divorce Recovery (November 6 and 20, 6:30 PM). Led by Charline Crocker, Fellowship Hall.
• ONCE-A-MONTH FELLOWSHIPS
  • Ministry of Joy (first Saturday of the month, 12:00-2:30 PM).
  • African Fellowship (first Saturday of the month, 4:00 PM).   Led by Manny and Beatrice Onos, Fitchburg.

TAKE THE LAND UPDATE

• Original Loan Amount:  $600,000
• Paid Down from Church Budget:  72,757
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 10/08:  105,601
• Current Loan Balance:  421,642
• Average Monthly Offerings:  6,122
• Expected payoff date for loan is August 2011

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November 2, 2008 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 the Welcome Center.
• LifeLine ~ WFGL 960 AM (1:15/6:00 AM, 5:15/9:00 PM, M-F)
• Van Service ~ Call 978.534.1190 x19 for a ride to the Sunday morning services. Please call no later than Thursday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2008 - MISSIONS CONVENTION

• 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 taken.
  • Special Guests: Rev. Charles and Ramona Crabtree
  • Missions Faith Promises will be received this morning.
  • Please be in prayer for what the Lord would have you give.
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, 10:00 AM, Classrooms & JA School
  • Overview of Fall 2008 classes is located at the Welcome Center.
• CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSAL, 2:00 PM, Sanctuary
  • Choir meets at 2:00 PM; Band meets at 3:30 PM
• INTERNATIONAL FLAVOR FESTIVAL at 4:30 PM
  • Join us in the Fellowship Hall as we share finger foods from the many cultures represented at Leominster Assembly and enjoy fellowship with one another.
• MISSIONS CONVENTION SERVICE at 6:30 PM
  • Rev. Charles Crabtree, the president of Zion Bible College, will minister again in the closing service of our Missions Convention.
  • Please Note that Sunday Night Discipleship will resume next Sunday night at 6:15 with lesson 2 in the new book focusing on “How To Grow in Christ’s Character.”

THIS WEEK

• MONDAY
  • 7:00 PM   Prayer (Prayer Room)
• TUESDAY
  • 6:30 PM   Prayer (Prayer Room)
  • 6:30 PM   English for All Nations
  • 7:30 PM   Christian 12-Step (Room 205)
• WEDNESDAY
  • 6:30 PM   Family Night
  • Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 up to K)
  • Girls Ministries (grades K-8)
  • Royal Rangers (boys’ clubs, K-12)
  • School of the Word & Spirit (SOWS)
  • New Series: Growing a Thankful Spirit
• THURSDAY
  • 9:30 AM A Place to Grow (Fellowship Hall)
  • The Power of a Praying Woman
  • 6:30 PM   A Place to Grow (Fellowship Hall)
  • The Power of a Praying Woman
  • Fresh Start Divorce Recovery Group
  • 7:00 PM   Worship Practice (Sanctuary)
• SATURDAY
  • 4:00 PM   African Fellowship (Onos’ home)
  • 7:00 PM   Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP & COMING

• MIHN Volunteer Training (Today). A policy and procedures training will be held at 1:00 this afternoon for all volunteers—past, present, and future—at Faith United Church, 820 Main Street, Fitchburg. Come and brush up on your hosting and communication skills for the homeless families that we serve at the Interfaith Hospitality Network.
• Election Day (November 4). Don’t forget to vote on Tuesday, and be an informed voter. Presidential and state representative voter guides are located at the Welcome Center.
• New Series Begins (November 5). At the School of the Word and Spirit on Wednesday nights at 6:30, a new one-month series will begin: “Growing a Thankful Spirit.” This week we will take a look at Psalm 103 as Pastor Dave teaches on “Forget Not.” Come on out and join us!
• Holy Land Trip Informational Meeting (November 14). If you are going on the trip to Israel or would like more info (there’s still time to sign up), you need to be at this Friday night meeting, 7:00-9:00, in the sanctuary. The trip dates are February 23-March 4, 2009.
• Child Dedication Service (November 23). If you want to have your child dedicated during the 11:00 AM service, please fill out a yellow application card (located at the Welcome Center) and turn it in. You will be contacted by the office with specifics.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Angel Tree. This year we will again have the opportunity to give Christmas gifts to children who have a parent who is incarcerated. During the next couple of weeks, we will have the names of the children and some information. David and Maria Litalien are the coordinators.
• ESL Helper Needed. Please call Rita or the church office if you are interested in being an aide/helper for the ESL school on Tuesday nights.
• Baker Needed for ESL. Someone is needed to bake a sheet cake every month as the school celebrates the ESL students’ birthdays. All supplies would be paid for by ESL. If you can help, please call Rita or the church office.

SMALL GROUPS

• HOMETEAMS
  • Fliers for HomeTeams, home discipleship small groups, are located at the Welcome Center (directions included).
  • Seekers of Light—men (every other Sunday, 3:00 PM—Nov. 2).
  • In Line with the Word (Tuesdays, 6:30 PM). Led by Sally Dyer, Lunenburg.
  • Christians in Action (Tuesdays, 7:00 PM).
  • Branches of Messiah (Wednesdays, 6:30 PM).
  • Women of Faith (Fridays, 10:00 AM).
• THE TRUTH PROJECT
  • Jim and Ginny Sullivan are hosting this DVD series at their Leominster home on Thursday nights.
• WOMEN ~ A Place To Grow
  • The Power of a Praying Woman (every Thursday except third, 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM). DVD series, Fellowship Hall.
  • Fresh Start Divorce Recovery (every Thursday except third, 6:30 PM). Led by Charline Crocker, Fellowship Hall.
  • Koinonia (third Thursday of the month, 9:30 AM, 6:30 PM). Potluck brunch or dinner, Fellowship Hall.
• ONCE-A-MONTH FELLOWSHIPS
  • Ministry of Joy (first Saturday of the month, 12:00-2:30 PM).
  • African Fellowship (first Saturday of the month, 4:00 PM).   Led by Manny and Beatrice Onos, Fitchburg.

TAKE THE LAND UPDATE

• Original Loan Amount:  $600,000
• Paid Down from Church Budget:  72,757
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 10/08:  104,838
• Current Loan Balance:  422,405
• Average Monthly Offerings:  6,167
• At an average $9500 extra applied each month, the loan should be paid off by August 2011.

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October 26, 2008 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 the Welcome Center.
• LifeLine ~ WFGL 960 AM (1:15/6:00 AM, 5:15/9:00 PM, M-F)
• Van Service ~ Call 978.534.1190 x19 for a ride to the Sunday morning services. Please call no later than Thursday.

OCTOBER 26, 2008 - MISSIONS CONVENTION

• WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • PARADE OF NATIONS
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • Pastor Harv Meppelink begins our Missions Convention  “A Good Look at Missions” (Matthew 24:14)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, 10:00 AM, Classrooms & JA School
  • Overview of Fall 2008 classes is located at the Welcome Center.
• PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY, 1:00, Pastor Mark’s office
• CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSAL, 2:00 PM, Sanctuary
• Choir meets at 2:00 PM; Band meets at 3:30 PM
• YOUNG ADULT GROUP, 4:30 PM, Youth Chapel
  • Young adults, 18 to mid-20s, study the Word, get assistance with life purpose planning, and pursue a life fully dedicated to the Lord.
• YOUTH MINISTRIES BIBLE STUDY, 6:30 PM, Youth Chapel
  • Young people, ages 12-18, are encouraged to explore God’s Word and come to understand its relevance and power for them today!
• 6:30 PM—Missionaries Roberto and Carla Marroquin
  • Come and hear what God is doing in Latin America!
  • Note: We will not be having Sunday Night Discipleship tonight so that everyone may attend our Missions Convention.

THIS WEEK

• MONDAY
  • 7:00 PM   Prayer (Prayer Room)
• TUESDAY
  • 6:30 PM   Prayer (Prayer Room)
  • 6:30 PM   English for All Nations
  • 7:30 PM   Christian 12-Step (Room 205)
• WEDNESDAY
  • 6:30 PM   Missionary Dr. Earl Creps
  • Children: BGMC Banquet  with Don  Butera (Fellowship Hall)
• THURSDAY
  • 9:30 AM   A Place to Grow (Fellowship Hall)
  • The Power of a Praying Woman
  • 6:30 PM   A Place to Grow (Fellowship Hall)
  • The Power of a Praying Woman
  • Fresh Start Divorce Recovery Group
  • 7:00 PM   Worship Practice (Sanctuary)
• SATURDAY
  • 4:00 PM   African Fellowship (Onos’ home)
  • 7:00 PM   Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP & COMING

• ANGEL TREE—This year we will again have the opportunity to give Christmas gifts to children who have a parent who is incarcerated. In November we will have the names of the children and some information. David and Maria Litalien are the coordinators.
• SUNDAY NIGHT DISCIPLESHIP will continue after the Missions Convention.  Beginning November 9 the new book for “Pathway of Discipleship” will focus on “How to Grow in Christ’s Character.”  Enjoy the missionary challenge this week and prepare your heart to once again delve into the Word of God together on Sunday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.   Newcomers are welcome!  Regulars are urged to continue!
• CHILD DEDICATION SERVICE (November 23). If you want to have your child dedicated (11:00 AM service), please fill out an application card (located at the Welcome Center) and turn it in.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• ESL is in need of another aid/helper. Please call Rita if you are interested.
• Voter Guides. Presidential and state representative voter guides are located at the Welcome Center.
• The African Fellowship prayer has been changed to the first Saturday of each month, 4:00 PM, 27 Winter Terr., Fitchburg.
• Operation Christmas Child. Stop by the display in the foyer for a sign-up form, brochures, and shoeboxes.
• Baker Needed for ESL. Someone is needed to bake a sheet cake every month as the school celebrates the ESL students’ birthdays. All supplies would be paid for by ESL. If you can help, please call Rita.
• The Truth Project DVDs For Sale. These DVDs are now available to everyone for just $75. To purchase your set, please see the church treasurer, Denise Shatos, or call her at 978.534.1190, ext. 12.

SMALL GROUPS

• HOMETEAMS
  • Fliers for HomeTeams, home discipleship small groups, are located at the Welcome Center (directions included).
  • Seekers of Light—men (every other Sunday, 3:00 PM—Nov. 2).
  • In Line with the Word (Tuesdays, 6:30 PM). Led by Sally Dyer, Lunenburg.
  • Christians in Action (Tuesdays, 7:00 PM).
  • Branches of Messiah (Wednesdays, 6:30 PM—Oct 22, 29).
  • Women of Faith (Fridays, 10:00 AM).
• THE TRUTH PROJECT
  • Jim and Ginny Sullivan are hosting this DVD series at their Leominster home on Thursday nights.
• WOMEN ~ A Place To Grow
  • The Power of a Praying Woman (every Thursday except third, 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM). DVD series, Fellowship Hall.
  • Fresh Start Divorce Recovery (every Thursday except third, 6:30 PM). Led by Charline Crocker, Fellowship Hall.
  • Koinonia (third Thursday of the month, 9:30 AM, 6:30 PM). Potluck brunch or dinner, Fellowship Hall.
• ONCE-A-MONTH FELLOWSHIPS
  • Ministry of Joy (first Saturday of the month, 12:00-2:30 PM).
  • African Fellowship (first Saturday of the month, 4:00 PM). Led by Manny and Beatrice Onos, Fitchburg.

WAYS TO SERVE

• Van Ministry. Drivers are needed—especially for first service. Please see Simon Adu or call the church office.

TAKE THE LAND UPDATE

• Original Loan Amount:  $600,000
• Paid Down from Church Budget:  70,982
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 10/08:  103,829
• Current Loan Balance:  425,189
• Average Monthly Offerings:  6,199
• At an average $9500 extra applied each month, the loan should be paid off by August 2011.

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October 19, 2008 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 the Welcome Center.
• LifeLine ~ WFGL 960 AM (1:15/6:00 AM, 5:15/9:00 PM, M-F)
• Van Service ~ Call 978.534.1190 x19 for a ride to the Sunday morning services. Please call no later than Thursday.

OCTOBER 19, 2008 - PASTOR APPRECIATION DAY

• WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • Please designate your Take the Land offering.
  • We honor our pastors and their families today.
  • Pastor Dave McIntosh continues the Not So Easy series: “Hear God’s Voice” (Matthew 11:15)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, 10:00 AM, Classrooms & JA School
  • Overview of Fall 2008 classes is located at the Welcome Center.
• CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSAL, 2:00 PM, Sanctuary
  • Choir meets at 2:00 PM; Band meets at 3:30 PM
• YOUNG ADULT GROUP, 4:30 PM, Youth Chapel
  • Young adults, 18 to mid-20s, study the Word, get assistance with life purpose planning, and pursue a life fully dedicated to the Lord.
• SUNDAY NIGHT DISCIPLESHIP (SND), 6:15 PM, Fellowship Hall
  • Each Sunday evening, fellow Christians gather to discuss essential truths Jesus taught His disciples. Join us!
• YOUTH MINISTRIES BIBLE STUDY, 6:30 PM, Youth Chapel
  • Young people, 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)
  • 6:30 PM   English for All Nations
  • 7:30 PM   Christian 12-Step (Room 205)
• WEDNESDAY
  • 6:30 PM   Family Night
  • Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 up to K)
  • Girls Ministries (grades K-8)
  • Royal Rangers (boys’ clubs, K-12)
  • Adults and Youth: John Negron
• THURSDAY
  • 9:30 AM   A Place to Grow (Fellowship Hall): The Power of a Praying Woman
  • 6:30 PM   A Place to Grow (Fellowship Hall):
  • The Power of a Praying Woman
  • Fresh Start Divorce Recovery Group
  • 7:00 PM   Worship Practice (Sanctuary)
• SATURDAY
  • 4:00 PM   African Fellowship (Onos’ home)
  • 7:00 PM   Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP and COMING

• Prayer Shawl Ministry (October 26). Please note that the group is not meeting on the third Sunday this month. See you next Sunday in Pastor’s office. Contact Alice Stacy: astacy@juniper.net.
• Ministry of Joy Thanksgiving Celebration
• (November 1). All adults are welcome to join in this great time of fellowship, worship led by Ron Crocker, games, fun, and food. If you plan on attending, please call Rita at 978.534.4742 for what you are to bring as it is a planned menu. See you then!
• Disability Ministry Workshop (November 8). Joni and Friends Greater Boston wants to equip you to go “Through the Roof”…not letting obstacles stop you…persistently working to make it possible for people with disabilities to encounter Jesus. Pick up a brochure at the Welcome Center if interested in finding out more.
• Child Dedication Service (November 23). If you want to have your child dedicated (11:00 AM service), please fill out an application card (located at the Welcome Center) and turn it in.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Operation Christmas Child. Stop by the display in the foyer for a sign-up form, brochures, and shoeboxes.
• Voter Guides. Presidential and state representative voter guides are located at the Welcome Center.
• Baker Needed for ESL. Someone is needed to bake a sheet cake every month as the school celebrates the ESL students’ birthdays. All supplies would be paid for by ESL. If you can help, please call Rita.
• The Truth Project DVDs For Sale. These DVDs are now available to everyone for just $75. To purchase your set, please see the church treasurer, Denise Shatos, or call her at 978.534.1190, ext. 12.
• ESL Workers. The following were inadvertently omitted in last Sunday’s bulletin: Joanna Bowolick, Maria Litalien, Lilian Mbiyu, and Linda Powell. Thank you for your help in the ESL ministry each Tuesday!

SMALL GROUPS

• HOMETEAMS
  • Fliers for HomeTeams, home discipleship small groups, are located at the Welcome Center (directions included).
  • Seekers of Light—men (every other Sunday, 3:00 PM—Oct 19).
  • In Line with the Word (Tuesdays, 6:30 PM). Led by Sally Dyer, Lunenburg.
  • Christians in Action (Tuesdays, 7:00 PM).
  • Branches of Messiah (Wednesdays, 6:30 PM—Oct 22, 29).
  • Women of Faith (Fridays, 10:00 AM).
• THE TRUTH PROJECT
  • Jim and Ginny Sullivan are hosting this DVD series at their Leominster home on Thursday nights.
• WOMEN ~ A Place To Grow
  • The Power of a Praying Woman (every Thursday except third, 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM). DVD series, Fellowship Hall.
  • Fresh Start Divorce Recovery (every Thursday except third, 6:30 PM). Led by Charline Crocker, Fellowship Hall.
  • Koinonia (third Thursday of the month, 9:30 AM, 6:30 PM). Potluck brunch or dinner, Fellowship Hall.
• ONCE-A-MONTH FELLOWSHIPS
  • Ministry of Joy (first Saturday of the month, 12:00-2:30 PM).
  • African Fellowship (last Saturday of the month, 4:00 PM). Led by Manny and Beatrice Onos, Fitchburg.

WAYS TO SERVE

• Van Ministry. Drivers are needed—especially for first service. Please see Simon Adu or call the church office.

TAKE THE LAND UPDATE

• Original Loan Amount:  $600,000
• Paid Down from Church Budget:  70,982
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 10/08:  103,094
• Current Loan Balance:  425,924
• Average Monthly Offerings:  6,248
• At an average $9500 extra applied each month, the loan should be paid off by August 2011.

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October 12, 2008 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 the Welcome Center.
LifeLine ~ WFGL 960 AM (1:15/6:00 AM, 5:15/9:00 PM, M-F)
Van Service ~ Call 978.534.1190 x19 for a ride to the Sunday morning services. Please call no later than Thursday.

OCTOBER 12, 2008 - SOLEMN ASSEMBLY

• WORSHIP and THE WORD at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • Pastor Mark Boucher will bring a message from the Word: “A Hungry Heart” (Matthew 5:1-6)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, 10:00 AM, Classrooms & JA School
  • Overview of Fall 2008 classes is located at the Welcome Center.
  • No adult classes will meet today. We will remain in the sanctuary to seek the Lord on this day of prayer and fasting.
• SUNDAY NIGHT DISCIPLESHIP (SND), 6:00 PM, Fellowship Hall
• SND will meet from 6:00 to 7:00 tonight and then will join in the Solemn Assembly service at 7:00.
• YOUTH MINISTRIES BIBLE STUDY, 6:30 PM, Youth Chapel
  • The youth will meet as regularly scheduled in the Youth Chapel at 6:30. At 7:00 they will join in the Solemn Assembly service.
• YOUNG ADULT GROUP, 7:00 PM, Sanctuary
  • The young adults will not meet this afternoon at 4:30. They will join in the Solemn Assembly service at 7:00.
• SOLEMN ASSEMBLY SERVICE at 7:00 PM
  • Join us tonight for this special service as we worship and seek the Lord together and share in Communion. As we draw near to God, He will draw near to us.

THIS WEEK

• MONDAY
  • 7:00 PM   Prayer (Prayer Room)
• TUESDAY
  • 6:30 PM   Prayer for Israel (Prayer Room)
  • 6:30 PM   English for All Nations
  • 7:30 PM   Christian 12-Step (Room 205)
• WEDNESDAY
  • 6:30 PM   Family Night
  • Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 up to K)
  • Girls Ministries (grades K-8)
  • Royal Rangers (boys’ clubs, K-12)
  • Bless Israel Night
• THURSDAY
  • 9:30 AM   Koinonia (Fellowship Hall)
  • 6:30 PM   Koinonia (Fellowship Hall)
  • 6:30 PM   Church Board Meeting
  • 7:00 PM   Worship Practice (Sanctuary)
• SATURDAY
  • 9:00 AM   Enrich Conference (Worcester)
  • 7:00 PM   Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP & COMING

• Koinonia (October 16). The Thursday women’s groups will enjoy the monthly potluck brunch at 9:30 AM or dinner at 6:30 PM. All women are invited. Come on out for a great time of fellowship and sharing. Siomara Nadreau will be speaking. Please sign up in the foyer if you plan to attend.
• Enrich ’08 Church Ministries Conference (October 18). It’s not too late if you want to attend the 2008 district conference and workshops. Cost is now $25. Contact the church office ASAP to register (978.534.1190).
• Child Dedication Service (November 23). If you want to have your child dedicated (11:00 AM service), please fill out an application card (located at the Welcome Center) and turn it in.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Baker Needed for ESL. English for All Nations is looking for someone who could bake a sheet cake every month as the school celebrates the ESL students’ birthdays. All supplies would be paid for by ESL. If you can help, please call Rita or the church office.
• The Truth Project DVDs For Sale. These DVDs are now available to everyone for just $75. To purchase your set, please see the church treasurer, Denise Shatos, or call her at 978.534.1190, ext. 12.
• Thank You … to all who participated in the BGMC Walk-a-thon by walking or sponsoring someone to walk. Children’s Ministries is very close to reaching their goal for 2008!

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT

• A new year has begun for English for All Nations (ESL). The school has registered 69 students from 14 countries and is still growing! Thanks to: Bobbie-Jo Riehle and Flavia Oliveira for helping at registration; Lori Nogler and Dara Esposito who are so faithful with the snack purchase and preparation; and all those serving as aides and helpers. Special thanks to the teachers: Lisa Beauregard, JoAnn Boehm, Tony Joseph, Sona Klimowicz, Bernadette Oinonen, Rita Trainque, and Theophilia Afful. We’re believing God for another great year—blessed and fruitful!

SMALL GROUPS

• HOMETEAMS
  • Fliers for HomeTeams, home discipleship small groups, are located at the Welcome Center (directions included).
  • Seekers of Light—men (every other Sunday, 3:00 PM—Oct 19).
  • In Line with the Word (Tuesdays, 6:30 PM). Led by Sally Dyer, Lunenburg.
  • Christians in Action (Tuesdays, 7:00 PM).
  • Branches of Messiah (Wednesdays, 6:30 PM—Oct 22, 29).
  • Women of Faith (Fridays, 10:00 AM).
• THE TRUTH PROJECT
  • Jim and Ginny Sullivan are hosting this DVD series at their Leominster home on Thursday nights.
• WOMEN ~ A Place To Grow
  • The Power of a Praying Woman (every Thursday except third, 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM). DVD series, Fellowship Hall.
  • Fresh Start Divorce Recovery (every Thursday except third, 6:30 PM). Led by Charline Crocker, Fellowship Hall.
  • Koinonia (third Thursday of the month, 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM). Potluck brunch or dinner, Fellowship Hall.
• ONCE-A-MONTH FELLOWSHIPS
  • Ministry of Joy (first Saturday of the month, 12:00-2:30 PM).
  • African Fellowship (last Saturday of the month, 4:00 PM). Led by Manny and Beatrice Onos, Fitchburg.

WAYS TO SERVE

• Van Ministry. Drivers are needed—especially for first service. Please see Simon Adu or call the church office.

TAKE THE LAND UPDATE

• Original Loan Amount:  $600,000
• Paid Down from Church Budget:  70,982
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 9/08:  102,240
• Current Loan Balance:  426,778
• Average Monthly Offerings:  6,292
• At an average $9500 extra applied each month, the loan should be paid off by August 2011.

Sunday services are recorded for broadcast purposes on local access TV. Please be aware that your image may be recorded. If this is a problem for you, please speak with an usher.

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October 5, 2008 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 the Welcome Center.
• LifeLine ~ WFGL 960 AM (1:15/6:00 AM, 5:15/9:00 PM, M-F)
• Van Service ~ Call 978.534.1190 x19 for a ride to the Sunday morning services. Please call no later than Thursday.

OCTOBER 5, 2008 - 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.
  • Pastor Mark Boucher continues the Not So Easy series: “Watch and Pray” (Matthew 26:36-46)
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, 10:00 AM, Classrooms & JA School
  • Overview of Fall 2008 classes is located at the Welcome Center.
• CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSAL, 2:00 PM, Sanctuary
  • Choir meets at 2:00 PM; Band meets at 3:30 PM
• YOUNG ADULT GROUP, 4:30 PM, Youth Chapel
  • Young adults, 18 to mid-20s, study the Word, get assistance with life purpose planning, and pursue a life fully dedicated to the Lord.
• PRAYER FOR JERUSALEM AND ISRAEL, 5:30-6:30 PM
  • On this International Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem, join us and believers from 175 nations around the globe who will be uniting in prayer for “the most spiritually strategic place on earth.”
• SUNDAY NIGHT DISCIPLESHIP (SND), 6:15 PM, Fellowship Hall
  • Each Sunday evening fellow Christians gather to discuss essential truths Jesus taught His disciples. Join us!
• YOUTH MINISTRIES BIBLE STUDY, 6:30 PM, Youth Chapel
  • Young people, ages 12-18, are encouraged to explore God’s Word and come to understand its relevance and power for them today!
• LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, 6:30 PM, Pastor’s office
  • Pastor and deacons meet for a small group meeting.

THIS WEEK

• MONDAY
  • 7:00 PM   Prayer (Prayer Room)
• TUESDAY
  • 6:30 PM   Prayer (Prayer Room)
  • 6:30 PM   English For All Nations
  • 7:30 PM   Christian 12-Step (Room 205)
• WEDNESDAY
  • 6:30 PM   Family Night
  • Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 up to K)
  • Girls Ministries (grades K-8)
  • Royal Rangers (boys’ clubs, K-12)
  • School of the Word & Spirit (SOWS) Relationships Matter: “Exalted by God”
  • Joseph’s Reign/Reconciliation (Gen. 41-45)
  • Guests: Jeff & Heather Pubols
• THURSDAY
  • 9:30 AM   A Place to Grow (Fellowship Hall)
  • The Power of a Praying Woman
  • 6:30 PM   A Place to Grow (Fellowship Hall)
  • The Power of a Praying Woman
  • Fresh Start Divorce Recovery Group
  • 7:00 PM   Worship Practice (Sanctuary)
• SATURDAY
  • 7:00 PM   Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP & COMING

• Enrich ’08 (October 18). This year’s district Church Ministries Conference, Impact Your World, will be held at First Assembly in Worcester. Session 1 is Impact Your Church: First Impres-sions, Leading Dynamic Prayer, Mission Mindedness, The Pentecostal Deacon, etc. Session 2 is Impact the Next Gener-ation: Creative Classroom Teaching, Preparing Your Teens for College, Recruiting and Keeping Volunteers, etc. Session 3 is Impact Your Community: Developing a Missional Church, Reach America’s Largest Mission Field (adults 50+), Reaching into Your Public Schools, etc. You can attend this conference for just $20 (includes a lunch from Panera Bread®). A Kids’ Convention will be held at the same time. Price of $15 includes lunch. Child care is also available for children four years old and younger. THE DEADLINE IS TODAY to sign up and pay at the Welcome Center. Don’t miss out on this!
• Child Dedication Service. If you want to have your child dedicated at the 11:00 AM service on November 23, please fill out an application card (located at the Welcome Center) and turn it in.

SMALL GROUPS

• HOMETEAMS
  • Fliers for HomeTeams, home discipleship small groups, are located at the Welcome Center (directions included).
  • Seekers of Light (October 5 and 19). This study for men meets every other Sunday afternoon at 3:00 at the home of Jim Sullivan in Leominster.
  • In Line with the Word (every Tuesday). This study for men and women meets Tuesdays at 6:30 at the home of Sally Dyer in Lunenburg.
  • Christians in Action (every Tuesday). This “Life in the Word” study for people of all ages meets Tuesdays at 7:00 PM at Dave and Laura Proietti’s home in Sterling.
  • Branches of Messiah (October 22 and 29). Gus and Dale Wheeler teach the Jewish roots of Christianity at their home in Leominster on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM.
  • The Truth Project (every Thursday). Jim and Ginny Sullivan are hosting this DVD series at their Leominster home on Thursday nights.
  • Women of Faith (every Friday). This verse-by-verse study for women meets every Friday morning, 10:00, at Carol Tellier’s home in Leominster.
• ADULTS
  • Ministry of Joy (first Saturday of the month). This group, led by Ray and Rita Trainque, meets in the Fellowship Hall, 12:00-2:30 PM, for lunch, fellowship, and music.
• WOMEN
  • The Power of a Praying Woman (every Thursday). This women’s Bible study meets in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM. The third Thursday of each month is Koinonia—a potluck brunch or dinner and fellowship.
  • Fresh Start Divorce Recovery (every Thursday). This support group meets in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 PM. The third Thursday of each month is Koinonia.

WAYS TO SERVE

• Childcare Help Needed. Help is needed on Thursdays, 6:30-9:00 PM, to watch the children of those involved in the women’s small groups and worship team practice. Please see Rebecca Hanson or Pastor Rafael.
• Van Ministry. Drivers are needed—especially for first service. Please see Simon Adu or call the church office.

TAKE THE LAND UPDATE

• Original Loan Amount: $600,000
• Paid Down from Church Budget: 66.239
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 9/08: 100,680
• Current Loan Balance: 433,081
• Average Monthly Offerings: 6,392
• At an average $9500 extra applied each month, the loan should be paid off by August 2011.

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September 28, 2008 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 the Welcome Center.
• LifeLine ~ WFGL 960 AM (1:15/6:00 AM, 5:15/9:00 PM, M-F)
• Van Service ~ Call 978.534.1190 x19 for a ride to the Sunday morning services. Please call no later than Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 - FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY

• WORSHIP and THE WORD, 8:30 and 11:00 AM, Sanctuary
  • Pastor Mark Boucher, “Forever Friends” (John 15:9-17)
  • Nursery, 4s and 5s, Kids 4 Christ (Youth Chapel)
  • Sound Mates personal listening systems are available for each service. Please see the technician at the sound booth.
  • Spanish translation is available during the 11:00 AM service. Please pick up a listening system at the Welcome Center.
  • A nursing mothers’ room is available next to the Nursery.
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, 10:00 AM, Classrooms and JA School
  • Overview of Fall 2008 classes is located at the Welcome Center.
• CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSAL, 2:00 PM, Sanctuary
  • Choir meets at 2:00 PM; Band meets at 3:30 PM
  • You can still join! Just show up at rehearsal today or see Pastor Rafael. Men are especially needed.
• YOUNG ADULT GROUP, 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 NIGHT DISCIPLESHIP (SND), 6:15 PM, Fellowship Hall
  • SND continues to challenge our love and service for the Lord! Each Sunday evening fellow Christians gather to discuss essential truths Jesus taught His disciples. What does it mean to “not love the world”? Can we live a victorious Christian life in spite of our “old nature”? What must we do to be led by the Holy Spirit? This week we begin “The Essential Preparation for Discipleship.” Join us!
• YOUTH MINISTRIES BIBLE STUDY, 6:30 PM, Youth Chapel
  • Young people, 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)
  • 6:30 PM   English For All Nations
  • 6:30 PM   The Cafeteria (see bulletin insert)
  • 7:30 PM   Christian 12-Step (Room 205)
• WEDNESDAY
  • 6:30 PM   Family Night
  • Rainbows (girls & boys, 3 up to K)
  • Girls Ministries (grades K-8)
  • Royal Rangers (boys’ clubs, K-12)
  • School of the Word & Spirit (SOWS) Relationships Matter series continues: Joseph, Years of Testing and Training
• THURSDAY
  • 9:30 AM A Place to Grow (Fellowship Hall) The Power of a Praying Woman series
  • 6:30 PM A Place to Grow (Fellowship Hall) The Power of a Praying Woman series
  • 6:30 PM Fresh Start Divorce Recovery Group Video: Forgiving the Unforgiveable
  • 7:00 PM Worship Practice (Sanctuary)
• FRIDAY
  • 6:00 PM   Ministry Recognition Celebration for Pastor Bob Salliby (Elks Lodge)
• SATURDAY
  • 10:00 AM  BGMC Walk-a-thon (see below)
  • 12:00 PM  Ministry of Joy (Fellowship Hall)
  • 7:00 PM  Prayer (Prayer Room)

UP & COMING

• Ministry Recognition Celebration (October 3). Join us Friday night at 6:00 at the Elks Lodge as we celebrate the life and ministry of our beloved Pastor Bob. Tickets are $25 each (for dinner and gift) and can be purchased at the Welcome Center.
• BGMC Walk-a-thon (October 4). Want to help our children reach their missions goal of $2008? Join in the 10-mile walk this Saturday, 10:00 AM, at Coolidge Park, Fitchburg. Pick up info at the Welcome Center or see Tom or Rhonda Richard.
• Ministry of Joy (October 4). All adults are invited for this great time of food, fellowship, music, and more this Saturday, noon to 2:30 PM, in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a dish to share if you plan to eat lunch with the group.
• New England Solemn Assembly (October 4). An invitation has been extended to LAOG to join in this time of corporate repentance, intercession, worship, renewal of covenant, and united action at Harvest Ministries International in East Weymouth, MA, this Saturday, 2:00-6:00 PM. For details and to register (free) go to: www.newenglandalliance.us.
• Teen Challenge Banquet (October 4). The fall fundraising banquet for Teen Challenge Brockton is this Saturday, 6:00 PM, at their campus located at 1315 Main Street in Brockton. They are celebrating “50 years of Miracles” with powerful testimonies from students and staff and inspirational music from the Teen Challenge choir. The cost is $25 per person. For more information, call 508-436-7438 or e-mail Pastor Craig Jenkins at: ProgDev@tcbrockton.org.
• Prayer for Israel (October 5). From 5:30 to 6:30 PM next Sunday, there will be an hour of prayer in the Prayer Room for Jerusalem and Israel.
• LAOG Solemn Assembly (October 12). This entire day is being set aside for prayer and fasting. A Communion service will be held at 7:00 PM. More about this next Sunday.
• Enrich (October 18). This district-sponsored leadership conference will be held at First Assembly in Worcester. See the bulletin board in the foyer (to the right when exiting the center doors) for details. Sign up at the Welcome Center.

HOMETEAMS

Fliers for HomeTeams, home discipleship small groups, are located at the Welcome Center (directions included). For more information on HomeTeams, see Pastor Harv Meppelink.

• Seekers of Light (October 5 and 19). This study for men meets every other Sunday afternoon at 3:00 at the home of Jim Sullivan in Leominster.
• Christians in Action (every Tuesday). This “Life in the Word” study for people of all ages meets Tuesdays at 7:00 PM at the home of Dave and Laura Proietti in Sterling.
• Branches of Messiah (October 22 and 29). Join Gus and Dale Wheeler at their Leominster home on Wednesday nights, 6:30-8:30, as they teach the Jewish roots of Christianity. This group usually meets every Wednesday.
• Women of Faith (every Friday). This verse-by-verse study for women meets every Friday morning, 10:00, at Carol Tellier’s home in Leominster.

WAYS TO SERVE

• Childcare Help Needed. Help is needed on Thursdays, 6:30-9:00 PM, to watch the children of those involved in A Place To Grow women’s small groups and worship team practice. Please see Rebecca Hanson or Pastor Rafael.
• Van Ministry. Drivers are needed—especially for first service. Please see Simon Adu or call the church office.

TAKE THE LAND UPDATE

• Original Loan Amount:  $600,000
• Paid Down from Church Budget:  66.239
• Total Offerings, 6/07 - 9/08:   100,680
• Current Loan Balance:  433,081
• Average Monthly Offerings:  6,392
• At an average $9500 extra applied each month, the loan should be paid off by August 2011.

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