General Information SCHEDULE OF SPEAKERS, ELDERS & DEACON TEAMS Today Communion Rose Dawkins Rodrigue Team Jan. 11 Einar Rom Ralph Dawkins Bruso Team Jan. 18 Heather Cook Cameron Loss Muchiutti Team Jan. 25 Einar Rom Mary Montaque Rodrigue Team FELLOWSHIP MEALS Today Haystack Fellowship Dinner Jan. 18 Fellowship Potluck Dinner Feb. 1 Haystack Fellowship Dinner PARENTS WITH INFANTS: We have a “training chapel” for your convenience in the right rear of the sanctuary. It includes a rest room, a private nursing area, and a baby changing station (there are also changing stations in the rest rooms downstairs). Note: a Sabbath School class meets there from 10:00–11:00 AM. CHILDREN’S CHURCH BOXES: These boxes contain a variety of activities to keep little hands busy during the worship service. You can sign one out from the deacons’ room off the upper foyer. TV BROADCASTS: Our services air on Sterling/Lancaster cable ch. 8 on a 1-week delay Sabbath @ 10:00 AM & Monday @ 2:00 PM. TO SPONSOR SANCTUARY FLOWERS to commemorate a special event, please fill out the form at www.thecollegechurch.com/flowers or the yellow card found on the backs of the pews. AGAPE FUND AND WORTHY STUDENT FUND: The Agape fund helps College Church members who are in need, and the Worthy Student fund helps families pay for Adventist education. To donate, designate either fund accordingly on your tithe envelope. BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS are due Wednesdays by 10:00 AM (except in some holiday weeks) at [email protected]. All submissions require pastoral staff approval and are subject to editing. GREETING CARD MINISTRY: First Sabbath of each month. At the round table in the foyer our Ministry of Nurture lays out greeting cards to brighten the day of individuals who could use a smile. NURSING HOME MINISTRY: Fourth Friday of each month @ 10:00 AM. Michelle Lee Williams leads this ministry for the residents of Sterling Village. She needs pianists, singers and speakers each month. For info, call her at 508-728-6495. DVDS TO LEND: We have a video cabinet in the upper foyer that contains numerous DVDs that you can check out for free. Why not stop there after the service to see what’s available? Education & Music SOUTH LANCASTER ACADEMY provides Seventh-day Adventist Christian education from Pre-K through grade 12. We are a constituent church of this fine institution, providing both financial & logistical support. For more info: 978-368-8544 or www.mysla.org . SUNDAY SAT AND ACT TESTING: Sign up at the College Board or ACT website. Our CEEB code is 222015. If it is your student's first time taking the SAT, you must do a paper mailing (first-time packets are available at the SLA office). Available dates: - ACT: Feb 9, 2020 - SAT: Mar 15, 2020; May 3, 2020 MEN’S CHORUS: Ralph Dawkins leads this group Sundays at 6:30 PM. THAYER CONSERVATORY is open for lessons in art, drama, and all instruments including piano, guitar, strings, harp, brass, woodwinds, percussion and voice. Groups include flute ensemble, brass ensemble, orchestras, and special classes for homeschoolers. New this year: gospel piano with David Hunte. We have many fine instructors teaching great sacred and classical music. For more information, stop in at 438 Main St., So. Lancaster, MA, call 978-368-2100, or visit ThayerConservatory.org . Please pray for us as we not only serve our Adventist friends, but also in our endeavor to reach out to the greater community. Online Services WWW.THECOLLEGECHURCH.COM is the place for our calendar, links to videos, podcasts, bulletins, full contact information, and more. ONLINE/MOBILE GIVING: Click the Giving link on our website, download the Adventist Giving app from your app store, or scan the QR code on the right. Be sure to choose the College Church or we won’t get your donation. Questions? Please contact the church office. BULLETIN & OTHER MEDIA: For podcasts and videos go to www.thecollegechurch.com/bulletin . Scan the QR code on the right to get the bulletin on your phone. EMAIL UPDATES: Subscribe on our bulletin web page, or email [email protected]. Search for collegechurchofsda on Contact Us MINISTRY NEEDS/MEMBERSHIP: We’d love to hear your prayer and ministry needs, comments, or address changes. Just fill out the card found on the back of the pews, then put it in the offering plate or turn it in to the church office. You can also request membership transfer with the card, or at www.thecollegechurch.com/membership . CHURCH OFFICE: Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM (see announcements for any changes) Phone: 978-368-2130 Address: 337 Main St., South Lancaster, MA 01561 Mail: PO Box 877, South Lancaster, MA 01561-0877 EMAIL: Heather Cook, Interim Lead Pastor: [email protected]Ed Collins, Office Administrator & Assistant Clerk for Membership [email protected](general communication) [email protected](bulletin submissions) [email protected](membership questions) Caleb Bastien and Ron Gründer, Treasurers: [email protected]Giving Bulletin January 4, 2020 The College Church “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 CHURCH FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT BUDGET: Our 2019 church budget is $392,000 to cover our ministries, SLA subsidy, building maintenance, and operating expenses. ACTUAL: This compares income vs. expenses. We’d like to fund everything according to budget, but we try not to spend what we haven’t received yet. REBIRTH 21: This loan was for repairs and renovations such as the kitchen, the ramp, and the sanctuary sound system. Donations to repay this loan are separate from church budget giving. Our outstanding balance is $248,418. REMEMBER: Tithe, though doing a vital work, all goes to our local Conference and does not cover any of our expenses. Those come out of Church Budget. So let's make the Church Budget as regular a part of our giving as tithe. We believe God will bless us for it. * Includes restricted giving that offsets church budget expenses. October, 2019 Budget Actual Rebirth 21 Needed $326,670.00 10 $32,667.00 Received $297,122.49 * $297,122.49 * $26,762.08 Spent $10.00 $297,077.71 Surplus (Deficit) ($29,547.51) $44.78 ($5,904.92)
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General Information
SCHEDULE OF SPEAKERS, ELDERS & DEACON TEAMSToday Communion Rose Dawkins Rodrigue TeamJan. 11 Einar Rom Ralph Dawkins Bruso TeamJan. 18 Heather Cook Cameron Loss Muchiutti TeamJan. 25 Einar Rom Mary Montaque Rodrigue Team
PARENTS WITH INFANTS: We have a “training chapel” for your convenience in the right rear of the sanctuary. It includes a rest room, a private nursing area, and a baby changing station (there are also changing stations in the rest rooms downstairs). Note: a Sabbath School class meets there from 10:00–11:00 AM.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH BOXES: These boxes contain a variety of activities to keep little hands busy during the worship service. You can sign one out from the deacons’ room off the upper foyer.
TV BROADCASTS: Our services air on Sterling/Lancaster cable ch. 8 on a 1-week delay Sabbath @ 10:00 AM & Monday @ 2:00 PM.
TO SPONSOR SANCTUARY FLOWERS to commemorate a special event, please fill out the form at www.thecollegechurch.com/flowers or the yellow card found on the backs of the pews.
AGAPE FUND AND WORTHY STUDENT FUND: The Agape fund helps College Church members who are in need, and the Worthy Student fund helps families pay for Adventist education. To donate, designate either fund accordingly on your tithe envelope.
BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS are due Wednesdays by 10:00 AM (except in some holiday weeks) at [email protected]. All submissions require pastoral staff approval and are subject to editing.
GREETING CARD MINISTRY: First Sabbath of each month. At the round table in the foyer our Ministry of Nurture lays out greeting cards to brighten the day of individuals who could use a smile.
NURSING HOME MINISTRY: Fourth Friday of each month @ 10:00 AM. Michelle Lee Williams leads this ministry for the residents of Sterling Village. She needs pianists, singers and speakers each month. For info, call her at 508-728-6495.
DVDS TO LEND: We have a video cabinet in the upper foyer that contains numerous DVDs that you can check out for free. Why not stop there after the service to see what’s available?
Education & MusicSOUTH LANCASTER ACADEMY provides Seventh-day Adventist Christian education from Pre-K through grade 12. We are a constituent church of this fine institution, providing both financial & logistical support. For more info: 978-368-8544 or www.mysla.org.
SUNDAY SAT AND ACT TESTING: Sign up at the College Board or ACT website. Our CEEB code is 222015. If it is your student's first time taking the SAT, you must do a paper mailing (first-time packets are available at the SLA office). Available dates:
- ACT: Feb 9, 2020
- SAT: Mar 15, 2020; May 3, 2020
MEN’S CHORUS: Ralph Dawkins leads this group Sundays at 6:30 PM.
THAYER CONSERVATORY is open for lessons in art, drama, and all instruments including piano, guitar, strings, harp, brass, woodwinds, percussion and voice. Groups include flute ensemble, brass ensemble, orchestras, and special classes for homeschoolers. New this year: gospel piano with David Hunte. We have many fine instructors teaching great sacred and classical music.
For more information, stop in at 438 Main St., So. Lancaster, MA, call 978-368-2100, or visit ThayerConservatory.org. Please pray for us as we not only serve our Adventist friends, but also in our endeavor to reach out to the greater community.
Online ServicesWWW.THECOLLEGECHURCH.COM is the place for our calendar, links to videos, podcasts, bulletins, full contact information, and more.
ONLINE/MOBILE GIVING: Click the Giving link on our website, download the Adventist Giving app from your app store, or scan the QR code on the right. Be sure to choose the College Church or we won’t get your donation. Questions? Please contact the church office.
BULLETIN & OTHER MEDIA: For podcasts and videos go to www.thecollegechurch.com/bulletin. Scan the QR code on the right to get the bulletin on your phone.
EMAIL UPDATES: Subscribe on our bulletin web page, or email [email protected].
Search for collegechurchofsda on
Contact UsMINISTRY NEEDS/MEMBERSHIP: We’d love to hear your prayer and ministry needs, comments, or address changes. Just fill out the card found on the back of the pews, then put it in the offering plate or turn it in to the church office.
You can also request membership transfer with the card, or at www.thecollegechurch.com/membership.
CHURCH OFFICE:
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM (see announcements for any changes)
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which
God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”
Ephesians 2:10
CHURCH FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
BUDGET: Our 2019 church budget is $392,000 to cover our ministries, SLA subsidy, building maintenance, and operating expenses.
ACTUAL: This compares income vs. expenses. We’d like to fund everything according to budget, but we try not to spend what we haven’t received yet.
REBIRTH 21: This loan was for repairs and renovations such as the kitchen, the ramp, and the sanctuary sound system. Donations to repay this loan are separate from church budget giving. Our outstanding balance is $248,418.
REMEMBER: Tithe, though doing a vital work, all goes to our local Conference and does not cover any of our expenses. Those come out of Church Budget. So let's make the Church Budget as regular a part of our giving as tithe. We believe God will bless us for it.
* Includes restricted giving that offsets church budget expenses.
The Church at Study, 10:00–11:00 AMThis Week’s Lesson: From Reading to Understanding
“The book of Daniel bears witness to Christ by disclosing God’s grace and highlighting its ultimate revelation in Jesus. The merciful nature of God and what He does for His people point to Jesus as Savior and Lord.” The Book of Daniel, Elias Brazil De Souza.
Free adult Bible study guides at www.ssnet.org, download the “Sabbath School” app, or scan this QR code:
The Church at Work
MINISTRY OF NURTURE CARD TABLETODAY, ALL MORNING | UPPER FOYERSign a card of encouragement to brighten the life of a church family friend.
HAYSTACK POTLUCK DINNERTODAY, AFTER CHURCH | FELLOWSHIP HALL Haystacks are a traditional Adventist meal that consists of chips, beans, cheese, and plenty of toppings. The church provides the basics, so please bring your favorite toppings ready to serve.
SATURDAYS IN JANUARY, 7:00 PM | THE VEGAN NEST CAFÉJoin us at 6 Waldo Street in Worcester for our Food + Film festival. Admission includes food, drink, and screening, plus free recipes, meal plans, and other resources. Limited seats available! Get tickets at https://the-vegan-nest.square.site (scroll down to Events). The lineup:
Tonight: Vegucated
January 11: H.O.P.E What You Eat Matters
January 18: SEED: The Untold Story*
January 25: Ancient Health
FORTUNE, MY FOE: MUSIC FROM THE ENGLISH RENAISSANCESUNDAY, JAN. 12, 4:00 PM | THAYER RED ROOMA program of songs and instrumental chamber music from the English Renaissance. Composers include William Byrd, John Dowland, and Thomas Robinson, among others. Suggested $15 donation at the door. Hideki Yamaya, lute; Juan A. Mesa; harpsichord; Alicia DiPaolo, soprano.
PLAYTIME WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 9:30–11:30 AM | FELLOWSHIP HALL Children from newborn to kindergarten with their guardians are invited each week for playtime, a craft, story time, and lunch.
KING’S KIDSWEDNESDAY, JAN 8, 3:45 PM | MUSIC ROOMFRIDAY, JAN 10, 6:30 PM | MUSIC ROOMDoes your child love to sing? Sign them up for our fun, soulful gospel choir, singing praises to the King! Register at tinyurl.com/y424whjn.
Please Note: We now have an additional practice each week. Please contact choir director Kirosha Sidelca about any changes in the schedule.
FEED THE HUNGRYFRIDAY, JAN. 10, 3:30 PM | WHEAT COMM. CAFÉ, CLINTONThis ongoing ministry takes place the second Friday of each month at 272 High St., Clinton. We prepare and serve food to needy people in the community. For more info, contact the church office.
COLLEGE CHURCH BOOK CLUBTHUR., JAN. 16, 7:00 PM | THAYER PERFORMING ARTS CTR.Our next book is The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown. All are invited.
SLA BOARDTHURSDAY, JAN. 16, 7:00 PM | SOUTH LANCASTER ACADEMY
FOR THE GLORY OF THE CROSSPlanning is already underway for our annual Passion Play. This ministry has so many moving parts—from acting, costuming, and stage production to advertising, hospitality, and cooking! Whatever your talent is, we would love for you to join us in sharing the greatest love story of all. Please email us at [email protected], fill out the form at http://tinyurl.com/fgocsurvey, or see Carrie Oetman, Mariyan Montaque, or Megan Jones. Please pray for the cast and crew, our church family, and for our community as we prepare to share the story of Jesus.
GREETERS NEEDEDONCE A MONTH FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTESWe need three people to join the team and be at the doors and/or guest book to hand out bulletins and give people a friendly smile as they enter the church. Is that you? If so, please contact the church office at 978-368-2130 or [email protected].
PASSING OF COLLEGE CHURCH MEMBERS
Helen Sauls (Lynn’s wife and Ray’s mother) died peacefully at Fitchburg Healthcare late Sunday morning. A long-time member of this church, she taught in the Education Department of AUC for 17 years as well as at Andrews University and Southern Adventist University. We will provide information on her services when it becomes available.
Shirley Kalmansson (Pall’s mother and Eldora Kaiser’s sister) passed away Monday morning after suffering a stroke on Christmas Day. It was a peaceful death with all of her children present. She will be greatly missed. Her service was yesterday at 10:00 AM.
The Church in Praise, 11:15 AMPlease silence all mobile devices.
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTSHeather Cook
MUSICAL MEDITATIONImprovisation on "Of the Father's Love Begotten" (Divinum Mysterium)
INVOCATION & CALL TO WORSHIPNaor Pinto
712, His Love Endures
HYMN OF PRAISE116, Of The Father’s Love Begotten (Divinum Mysterium)
Alex Bezerra
BAPTISMEmma DeMartino, Mia DeMartino, Ava Stevenson,
Maya Williams by Pastor Heather
CHILDREN’S STORYDoug Medina
OFFERINGLoose offerings go to local church budget.
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLERose Dawkins
Make Me A Servant (Kelly Willard)Make me a servant, humble and meek Lord let me lift up those who are weak
And may the prayer of my heart always be Make me a servant, make me a servant,
Make me a servant today Repeat
NEHEMIAH 3:12Tamika Wallen Hearson
WELCOME TO THE ARMY, LADIESHeather Cook
ORDINANCE OF SERVICEWomen: Junior Room, Men: Earliteen Room;
Families/Couples: Fellowship Hall
GATHER FOR COMMUNIONSanctuary
COMMUNION HYMN403, Let Us Break Bread Together (Spiritual)
Alex Bezerra
THE LORDS PRAYER (ALL, IN UNISON)
HYMN OF DEDICATIONAs With Gladness Men of Old (William C. Dix)
Alex Bezerra
BENEDICTIONHeather Cook
POSTLUDEWie schoen leuchtet den Morgenstern (Johann Pachelbel)
Juan A. Mesa, organ
OUR PRAYER & VISITATION FOCUS
Health Concerns: Chip Schad (Peter’s brother), Danny Morris, Laura Lee Williams, Doug & Joy Swan (friends of Ed Collins), Andrew Schad, David Tessier (brother of Wendy Hall), Jack Creighton, Isaac (relative of the Giffords), Eric Weaver (Adelita’s husband), Andy Rodriguez (Luz’s brother), Bob Rogers, Paul Kryger, Lorelie Linton (Dan’s mom), Rachel Gravelin, Donna Church (Frank Howes’ niece), Bob Bloemer (friend of Annette Siver), Juanita Quaile (Judy Moran’s mom).
In Bereavement: The families of Helen Sauls, who passed away Sunday morning, and Shirley Kalmansson, who passed away Monday morning. Please see the announcements for information.
Study/Service Abroad: Mitchell Hall, Ivan and Alexa Muchiutti, Gillian Stevenson.
College Church activities this week. For details, see below.
CLASSES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH
ADULT CLASSES (SEE DIAGRAM BELOW)
The “Cheers” Class: Where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came. It follows the SDA Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide.
La Clase Hispana: Esta clase sigue la Guía de Estudio de la Biblia para la Escuela Sabática.
Robertson/Dawkins/Montaque/Weaver: Follows the SDA Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide.
Davis/Blatt/Radford: This interactive/theological class is studying God Will Carry You Through, by Max Lucado.
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Downstairs: Newborn–Age 2 Upstairs: Grades 4–5
Age 3–Kindergarten Grades 6–8
Grades 1–3 Grades 9–12
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