In-Touch Newsletter of the Worthington Seventh-day Adventist Church        My Grace is Sufficient. II Cor. 12:9 July 1, 2010   This week: Sabbath, July 3, 2010 – Elder Thom Juarros: Mary X3          1st service – Praise & Worship with Muncie Jenkins and Roger Curley   Happy Birthday to everyone born in the month of July! May God bless and keep you in the year to come.   ARC Blood Drive this Saturday, July 3 from 9:00a.m. until 2:00p.m. We hope you can give as no one is registered to donate!   Coming in the weeks ahead:  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. All food is provided.   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.   ANNUAL HERITAGE SABBATH of the Worthington SDA Church, JULY 17, 2010. THE DAYS EVENTS INCLUDE:   1st & 2nd Service GUEST SPEAKER:  Pastor Steve Chinn Pastor Chinn was the Senior Pastor at Worthington from 1986 to 1998.   All Church finger-food Luncheon in the Fellowship hall following our 11:15a.m. worship service. Bring your favorite hors d oeuvre, finger food platter to share. Dessert & beverage provided.   A farewell to the Seibolds. Join us as we honor Loren & Carmen, recognizing the many contributions they've made to our church and presenting them with a gift of gratitude for their service here.   Health Food Cupboard July dates: times remain 2:00-4:00. Friday, July 9 & Sunday July 11 Friday, July 23 & Sunday July 25   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.

This week: Sabbath, June 26, 2010 – Elder Marwood Hallett: How Dead is Dead?          1st service – Praise & Worship with Grace Notes          2nd service – Baptisms & baby dedication   Our 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.   Coming in the weeks ahead:  Upcoming Sabbath Speakers: June 25     Elder Marwood Hallett 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   Health Food Cupboard July dates: times remain 2:00-4:00. Friday, July 9 & Sunday July 11 Friday, July 23 & Sunday July 25   ANNUAL HERITAGE SABBATH of the Worthington SDA Church, JULY 17, 2010. THE DAYS EVENTS INCLUDE:   1st & 2nd Service GUEST SPEAKER:  Pastor Steve Chinn Pastor Chinn was the Senior Pastor at Worthington from 1986 to 1998.   All Church finger-food Luncheon in the Fellowship hall following our 11:15a.m. worship service. Bring your favorite hors d oeuvre, finger food platter to share.   A farewell to the Seibolds. Join us as we honor Loren & Carmen, recognizing the many contributions they've made to our church and presenting them with a gift of gratitude for their service here.   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.   Church member Jim Blue has begun a new business in direct sales/marketing. Please check out his website to see how you may become involved, www.iamjimblue.com.

In-Touch Newsletter of the Worthington Seventh-day Adventist Church        My Grace is Sufficient. II Cor. 12:9 June 17, 2010   HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!! This week: Sabbath, June 19, 2010 – Elder Raj Attiken: When Good Answers Aren't Good Enough     What Makes A Dad God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle's flight, The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed, The patience of eternity, The depth of a family need, Then God combined these qualities, When there was nothing more to add, He knew His masterpiece was complete, And so, He called it ... Dad     Coming in the weeks ahead:  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!  Church member Jim Blue has begun a new business in direct sales/marketing. Please check out his website to see how you may become involved, www.iamjimblue.com.