Thursday, July 1, 2010

June 26, 2010
FREEDOM SABBATH

1st Service – Contemporary – 9:00a.m.

Welcome                                                               Pastor Bob McGhee

Praise & Worship – Muncie Jenkins & Roger Curley

Offering                                                                              Ann Dennis

Sermon                                                                   Elder Thom Juarros

Mary X3

2nd  Service – Traditional - 11:15a.m.

Gathering Music                                                             Roger Curley

Welcome and Announcements                            Pastor Bob McGhee

Opening Song                                                                              #103

O God Our Help

Prayer                                                                               Tom Blincoe

Offering                                                                              Ann Dennis

Patriotic Sing-a-long

Special Music                                                           Faye Palmer-Reid

Message of Hope                                                  Elder Thom Juarros

Mary X3

 

Closing Song                                                                                #311

I Would Be Like Jesus

Benediction                                                            Elder Thom Juarros

Sabbath School

10:00a.m.

Quarterly study - in the sanctuary

Quarterly study - in the balcony

Contemporary Christian Issues – in the Buller room

Youngbloods class – in church basement. Take elevator

Adult SS Class – in the administrative office

 

For Your Information

To those visiting, we welcome you and extend our friendship, joy and prayers. We hope that you enjoy your worship experience with us.

Happy Birthday to everyone born in the month of July! Be sure to celebrate with a piece of birthday cake following both services.

Upcoming Sabbath Speakers:

July 10      Elder Marwood Hallett

July 17      Heritage Sabbath with Pastor Steve Chinn

July 24      Elder Dennis Carlson

July 31      Elder Raj Attiken

Reminder: We will not host an All Church fellowship luncheon on the 2nd Sabbath of the month in July. Instead we will host our luncheon on the 3rd Sabbath of the month to coincide with Heritage Sabbath.  Our luncheon will be a finger-food event so bring your favorite hors d oeuvre to share. Beverages and dessert will be provided.

Next Sabbath, July 10, is the deadline to turn in a donation to be used for the Seibold's going away gift.

Join the church staff every Tuesday at 12:00p.m. at the church for lunch! Come for a quick bite or stay as long as you like.

Travel to a far away land without a passport! Two of our members, Lukio and Cecy Chagama (parents of those adorable twin boys, Nathaniel and Alexander) are hosting a Tanzanian event. They will be highlighting the music, dress and cuisine from their homeland Tanzania. Join them on Saturday, July 10 in the activity center from 7:00-10:00p.m. and experience the exotic right here at home!

Our Little Lambs Child Care Program is on its summer hiatus but will return in the fall. This ministry serves families with children ages 6 months to 6 years old. They provide a safe and supervised environment for children while their parents attend 2nd service. Robin McGhee will be looking for volunteer parents/young adults to serve as care providers on a rotating basis. If you are interested, call Robin at (614) 330-9615.

Health Food Cupboard July dates: times remain 2:00-4:00.
Friday, July 9 & Sunday, July 11

Friday, July 23 & Sunday, July 25

Thursday, June 24, 2010

June 26, 2010
SUMMER CONNECT SABBATH

1st Service – Contemporary – 9:00a.m.

Welcome                                                               Pastor Bob McGhee

Praise & Worship – Grace Notes

Sermon                                                              Elder Marwood Hallett

How Dead is Dead? Colossians 2:13-15

2nd  Service – Traditional - 11:15a.m.

Gathering Music                                                             Roger Curley

Welcome and Announcements

Outstanding Volunteer Award                                                           

Praise

Prayer                                                                             David Walden

Offering

Child Dedication

Worship in Song                                                          Frantz Saint Cyr

Baptisms

Special Music                                                                 Betsy Blocher

                                                                                                             

Sermon                                                              Elder Marwood Hallett

How Dead is Dead?   Colossians 2:13-15

 

Closing Song                                                                                #423

Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

Benediction                                                       Elder Marwood Hallett

Sabbath School

10:00a.m.

Quarterly study - in the sanctuary

Quarterly study - in the balcony

Contemporary Christian Issues – in the Buller room

Youngbloods class – in church basement. Take elevator

Adult SS Class – in the administrative office

 

For Your Information

To those visiting, we welcome you and extend our friendship, joy and prayers. We hope that you enjoy your worship experience with us.

We welcome Elder Marwood Hallett to the pulpit today. Marwood is the Ministerial Director for the Ohio Conference. He and his wife Cindy live in the Mt. Vernon and operate the Locust Grove Ranch and Bed & Breakfast.

Membership Transfers – 2nd reading: David Howard from Australia. Sherri & Charissa Bale dropping membership.

Upcoming Sabbath Speakers:

July 3        Elder Thom Juarros

July 10      Elder Marwood Hallett

July 17      Heritage Sabbath with Pastor Steve Chinn

July 24      Elder Dennis Carlson

July 31      Elder Raj Attiken

Our Annual Heritage Sabbath is scheduled for July 17, 2010. Please invite your family and friends to this special event honoring our church's rich and diverse history.

Mark your calendar for a farewell luncheon for Loren & Carmen, Saturday, July 17 following 2nd service. We will be presenting the Seibold's with a "gift of gratitude" during the luncheon and want to offer you the opportunity to contribute. Please put your donation in a tithe envelope marked gift.

We are hosting an ARC Blood Drive on Saturday, July 3 from 9:00a.m. until 2:00p.m. Please plan to donate if you are eligible.

Join the church staff every Tuesday at 11:30a.m. at the church for lunch! Come for a quick bite or stay as long as you like.

Health Food Cupboard July dates: times remain 2:00-4:00.
Friday, July 9 & Sunday, July 11

Friday, July 23 & Sunday, July 25Our condolences to Nancy Detrick, Nerissa Kennedy and their families on the loss of Nancy's mother (Nerissa's grandmother), Margaret Leeper. Mrs. Leeper passed away last Wednesday. She was 93 years old. Your condolences can be sent to her daughter Nancy at P.O. Box 1, Kirkersville Ohio, 43033.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

June 19, 2010
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

1st Service – Contemporary – 9:00a.m.

Welcome                                                               Pastor Bob McGhee

Praise & Worship – Grace Notes

Tribute to Fathers                                                      Charlie Hastilow          

Offering & Financial update                                              Ann Dennis

Sermon                                                                       Elder Raj Attiken

When Good Answers Aren't Good Enough

Benediction                                                         Pastor Kwesi Gyimah

2nd  Service – Traditional - 11:15a.m.

Gathering Music                                                       Carolyn Sowards

Welcome and Announcements

Opening Song                                                                              #245

More About Jesus

Prayer                                                                       Charlie Meadows

Offering & Financial update                                              Ann Dennis

Tribute to Fathers                                                      Charlie Hastilow          

Special Music                                                                   Bob Bradley

Sermon                                                                       Elder Raj Attiken

When Good Answers Aren't Good Enough

Closing Song                                                                                #326

Open My Eyes That I May See Jesus

Benediction                                                                Elder Raj Attiken

Sabbath School

10:00a.m.

Quarterly study - in the sanctuary

Quarterly study - in the balcony

Contemporary Christian Issues – in the Buller room

Youngbloods class – in church basement. Take elevator

Adult SS Class – in the administrative office

 

For Your Information

To those visiting, we welcome you and extend our friendship, joy and prayers. We hope that you enjoy your worship experience with us.

Upcoming Sabbath Speakers:

June 25     Elder Marwood Hallett

July 3        Pastor Bob McGhee

July 10      Elder Marwood Hallett

July 17      Heritage Sabbath with Pastor Steve Chinn

July 24      Elder Dennis Carlson

July 31      Elder Raj Attiken

Health Food Cupboard June dates: times remain 2:00-4:00.
Friday, June 25 & Sunday June 27

Mark your calendar for a farewell luncheon for Loren & Carmen, Saturday, July 17 following 2nd service. We will be presenting the Seibold's with a "gift of gratitude" during the luncheon and want to offer you the opportunity to contribute. Please put your donation in a tithe envelope marked gift.

Our longest running ministry, Street Beat is struggling to continue. They are short on help and those involved are unable to maintain this important work. This will be their last call for help. If you've been looking for a way to pay your blessings forward, this may be the ticket! This group meets every Sunday at 8:00a.m. in the kitchen and prepares a meal for one of Columbus' homeless shelters. If you feel called to participate, please call Kayleen at (419) 234-6093 or just show up Sunday at 8:00a.m.

Many, Many thanks to those volunteers who came out last Sunday and spread 120 bags of mulch!! Our hero's are Dave Mono's, Tom Essman, Charlie Hastilow, Laura Hanley & Dan and Jenny Thorward.We are hosting an ARC Blood Drive on Saturday, July 3 from 9:00a.m. until 2:00p.m. The Blood mobile will be parked in our lot for your giving convenience!

Thursday, June 10, 2010

June 12, 2010
ALL NATIONS SABBATH

1st Service – Contemporary – 9:00a.m.

Welcome                                                               Pastor Bob McGhee

Opening Hymn                                                                             #518

Sermon                                                                Pastor Kwesi Gyimah

Change You Can Believe In – Joshua 1:4 & 5

Closing Hymn                                                                              #524

Benediction                                                         Pastor Kwesi Gyimah

2nd  Service – Traditional - 11:15a.m.

Gathering Music                                                               Joint Choirs

Welcome and Announcements

Opening Song                                                                              #251

He Lives

Prayer                                                                                                 

Offering                                                                                               

 

Sermon                                                                Pastor Kwesi Gyimah

Who Let the Dog Out? – Matthew 15:24-27

 

Closing Song                                                                                #340

Jesus Saves

Benediction                                                         Pastor Kwesi Gyimah

Sabbath School

10:00a.m.

Quarterly study - in the sanctuary

Quarterly study - in the balcony

Contemporary Christian Issues – in the Buller room

Youngbloods class – in church basement. Take elevator

Scripture and the Spirit of Prophesy – in the sanctuary

 

For Your Information

To those visiting, we welcome you and extend our friendship, joy and prayers. We hope that you enjoy your worship experience with us.

Membership Transfers – 1st reading: David Howard from Australia. Sherri & Charissa Bale dropping membership.

Please join us for a fellowship luncheon today following the 2nd service. As part of our ALL NATIONS SABBATH there will be a variety of ethnic cuisine for your taste bud's enjoyment!

Join us this evening for a vespers concert featuring music from the Ghanaian SDA Church and the Columbus African SDA Choir at 6:00pm in the sanctuary. All are invited to attend!

Children's Sabbath school teachers and leaders – Please  join Doris Curley for a brief meeting today in the garden room following 2nd service. She promises to have you in and out quickly.

YOU can save a life! Come to our 1st CPR session, Sunday, June 13 at 10:00a.m. Learn to use basic CPR skills and also how to use AED (automatic external defibrillator) which we will have available for emergencies in our church and school. Space is limited to 12 people and the cost is $5.

Health Food Cupboard June dates: times remain 2:00-4:00.
Friday, June 11 & Sunday June 13
Friday, June 25 & Sunday June 27

Tomorrow, 8:00a.m., we need YOU!   Please consider helping with our yard spruce-up day. We'll begin at 8:00a.m. and end when we finish or at noon (which ever comes first!). We'll be doing some weeding and spreading mulch. Please bring your garden tools if you have them. Hopefully we'll beat the rain!

Plans are underway for an appreciation celebration for Pastor & Carmen Seibold. If you would like to contribute to a joint gift, please put your donation in a tithe envelope. Please watch your bulletin and online newsletter for more information when it becomes available.Our longest running ministry, Street Beat is struggling to continue. They are short on help and those involved are unable to maintain this important work. This will be their last call for help. If you've been looking for a way to pay your blessings forward, this may be the ticket! This group meets every Sunday at 8:00a.m. in the kitchen and prepares a meal for one of Columbus' homeless shelters. If you feel called to participate, please call Kayleen at (419) 234-6093 or just show up Sunday at 8:00a.m.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

May 29, 2010

1st Service – Contemporary – 9:00a.m.

Welcome                                                                                             

Praise & Worship – Bobby & Friends

Sermon                                                                 Pastor Loren Seibold

Faithfulness

2nd  Service – Traditional - 11:15a.m.

Gathering Music                                                       Carolyn Sowards

Welcome and Announcements                                                           

Opening Song                                                                              #622

Come, Come, Ye Saints

Prayer                                                                                                 

Offering                                                                                               

Praise!  With special music from Bob Bradley

Worship in Song                                                            Dan Thorward

Sermon                                                                 Pastor Loren Seibold

Faithfulness

 

Closing Song                                                                                #100

Great is Thy Faithfulness

 

Benediction                                                          Pastor Loren Seibold

Sabbath School

10:00a.m.

Quarterly study - in the sanctuary

Quarterly study - in the balcony

Contemporary Christian Issues – in the Buller room

Youngbloods class – in church basement. Take elevator

Scripture and the Spirit of Prophesy – in the sanctuary

 

For Your Information

To those visiting, we welcome you and extend our friendship, joy and prayers. We hope that you enjoy your worship experience with us.

Be sure to join us this evening at 6:00pm for a special viewing of the documentary The Adventists. This critically acclaimed documentary highlights the Adventist health message and its culture and touches on how Adventism began.

If you worship at our 1st service, you may have noticed the absence of our praise band Grace Notes. Don't worry, they haven't left us! They will continue leading our praise and worship every other Sabbath through the summer months. This will allow them to vacation, spend time with family and be a bit more flexible through the summer.

Don't you just love babies! Those adorably sweet cheeks and chubby little fingers! Would you be willing to spend one Sabbath a month in their company? Cradle roll is looking for two helpers, one piano player and one leader, who would commit to working with our babies once a month. This is an urgent need! Please call Narissa Kennedy, 614-210-0500.

Annual Women's Tea - The Women's Ministry "Camp Meeting Tea" is being held at the Mount Vernon Academy Cafeteria on Sunday, June 13, from 11:30 am until 2:00 pm. The theme is "Tea by the Sea," and will feature delicious food, an inspiring devotional, gifts, and door prizes. Tickets are $3.00, payable at the event, and must be reserved in advance. Go to www.ohioadventist.org for online reservations, or call Ruth Ann at 740-397-4665, Ext. 111. Reservations deadline is June 4, 2010. (This event is for adults or teens only. No childcare provided.)

ALL NATIONS SABBATH – Coming Sabbath, June 12. See bulletin insert for details.

Health Food Cupboard June dates: times remain 2:00-4:00.
Friday, June 11 & Sunday June 13
Friday, June 25 & Sunday June 27

15 flats of flowers, $47.00; 100 bags of mulch, $380.00; friends to help plant the flowers and spread the mulch, PRICELESS!! Please consider helping us spruce up our church grounds on the morning of Sunday, June 13, from 8:00-12:00. We really need your help! Call Tom Essman with questions, (614) 855-7086.

Summer Camp at Camp Mohaven. Summer camp is the place to be in the summer time! You may register online at summeratmohaven.org, or check the literature rack for an application. This year's camps are:

  • Cub/Junior        June 20-27        ages 6-12
  • Junior camp      June 27-July 4   ages 9-13
  • Ski camp           June 27-July 4   ages 12-17
  • Teen camp        July 4-11           ages 12-16

IMPACT Atlanta. Seventh-day Adventist young adults are invited to IMPACT Atlanta, June 23 through July 3, 2010, at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Georgia. Young adults from around the world will convene to sharpen leadership and compassion skills through training and community service. Adventist collegians through young professionals age 35 are invited to apply and find information at www.impactatlanta.info.

Children's Sabbath school teachers and leaders – Please plan to join Doris Curley for a brief meeting on June 12 in the choir rehearsal room following 2nd service.

Personal Ministries Committee – Please plan to attend a meeting on Monday, June 1st in the garden room at 6:00pm.