This week: Sabbath, January 2, 2009 – Loren Seibold - Promises to Keep   Happy Birthday to everyone born in the month of January. Please be sure to get a piece of birthday cake following both services.   Our condolences go out to Lois Lewis who lost her sister, Audrey Glass, this week. Mrs. Glass is also the mother to Connie Meyers. Her funeral arrangements are as follows:  Calling hours – Saturday, January 2 from 2:00-4:00 at the Flowers and Snyder Funeral Home on High St. in Mt. Vernon. Funeral – Sunday, January 3 at 11:00 at the Mt. Vernon SDA Church. Please send your condolences to Lois, 809 Griswold St., Worthington, 43085.   Coming in the weeks ahead:  New Year's Resolution #4 – Become better acquainted with my church family. What better way to fulfill this resolution than by attending our 2nd Sabbath of the month fellowship luncheons! The food is outstanding, the company is delightful and it's such a great way to spend a Sabbath afternoon. Please join us on January 9th following the 2nd service as we bid the Feldbushes goodbye. Please bring an entrée and a salad or dessert to share.   Congratulations to Pastor Mark Feldbush and family. Mark has accepted a job as a hospital chaplain at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, MD. He starts January 11. We'll get to hear Mark preach one last time on January 9. We plan to honor the Feldbush's at our all church fellowship luncheon following the 2nd service that day so please plan to join Mark, Becky, Tegwen and Beatrice as we bid them a fond farewell.   Kitchen clean-up. We have a lot of unmarked items in the refrigerator that have been there for a long time. Your church secretary (me) will be spending a few hours cleaning out the fridge in a couple of weeks. If you have something in there that you want to claim, please label it or remove it. Everything else will be disposed of or donated.   The U.S. Census Bureau has been using our facility as a testing site for some upcoming job openings. They continue to look for qualified workers. If you would be interested in applying, please call 614-684-0140 or go to 2010censusjobs.gov.   If you would like to take home one (or more) of the poinsettia plants on display in the sanctuary or narthex, please help yourself following the 2nd worship service this week.   Worthington Church member, Laura Pearce, is a member of the Ohio State Universities Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow Club. This club is raising funds for some upcoming projects. They are selling Old Farmer's Almanac materials including cookbooks, calendars, almanacs (adults and kids version) and more. For pricing and a complete list of what is being offered, please contact Laura at 419-355-4268.   There is a new Vegetarian/Vegan kids group forming in the Columbus Area. Its purpose is to allow parents and guardians a way to organize Vegetarian friendly events for their kids without the usual worries of what's going to be served or that the activities my cause uneasiness for those trying to lead a Vegetarian life style. This group is not centered on any religious denomination. There are people from many different religious view points as members of the group. The focus is solely the shared Vegetarian/Vegan life style.  Anyone who is interested can review the yahoo group web page at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColumbusVegKids/. If you have more questions, or would like to join the group, you may contact Mark Whitt at 614-898-0043 or MarkWhitt13@yahoo.com.    "HEALING HOPE" debuts on the HOPE-TV satellite channel, Saturday January 2, at 7:00 P.M. (EST). Saturday's episode: "Dealing With Depression – A Medical Ministry" featuring Kettering Behavioral Medical Center child psychiatrist, Dr. Kirk Chung. The problem of depression is widespread in our culture, touching people across a wide spectrum of economic, spiritual and social groups. Dr. Rebekah Wang joins host Lonnie Melashenko for this first-of-its-kind new Kettering Health Network TV series shown (all times EST) Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.; Monday at 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday at 10:00 p.m. Also available online at www.hopetv.org <http://www.hopetv.org> and the Kettering YouTube channel.

Sabbath, December 26, 2009 – Loren Seibold - Gift and Givers     Immediately following the 2nd service, Carolyn & Bob will be hosting a short mini Christmas concert at the front of the sanctuary. Bring you instrument, your voice or your ears and enjoy some of your favorite Christmas music.   Coming in the weeks ahead:  We are so sad at the loss of a sweet gentleman and friend to all, Mike Figliola. His funeral arrangements are as follows; the calling hours will be at the John Quint Treboni funeral home, 1177 5th Ave., Columbus, 43212 on Sunday, December 27th from 4:00-7:00. The funeral service will be here on Monday at 11:00am. Condolences can be sent to his wife Mary: 3729 Darbyshire Dr. Hilliard, 43026.   Many Thanks go out to the students and staff at Worthington Adventist Academy for their fun-filled and inspirational Christmas program! There was so much time and effort put into it and you should all know it really paid off, the program was wonderful!  There can be no doubt; it was a blessing to all who attended.   Last week of collection for the Men's Winter Coat Drive. If you have winter wear for men that you would like to donate to our Street Beat Ministry, please bring it to the church and put in the drop box in the narthex. Men's outerwear only, i.e.: coats, hats, gloves, socks and scarves.   Worthington Church member, Laura Pearce, is a member of the Ohio State Universities Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow Club. This club is raising funds for some upcoming projects. They are selling Old Farmer's Almanac materials including cookbooks, calendars, almanacs (adults and kids version) and more. For pricing and a complete list of what is being offered, please contact Laura at 419-355-4268.   Kitchen clean-up. We have a lot of unmarked items in the refrigerator that have been there for a long time. Your church secretary (me) will be spending a few hours cleaning out the fridge in a couple of weeks. If you have something in there that you want to claim, please label it or remove it. Everything else will be disposed of or donated.   There is a new Vegetarian/Vegan kids group forming in the Columbus Area. Its purpose is to allow parents and guardians a way to organize Vegetarian friendly events for their kids without the usual worries of what's going to be served or that the activities my cause uneasiness for those trying to lead a Vegetarian life style. This group is not centered on any religious denomination. There are people from many different religious view points as members of the group. The focus is solely the shared Vegetarian/Vegan life style.  Anyone who is interested can review the yahoo group web page at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColumbusVegKids/. If you have more questions, or would like to join the group, you may contact Mark Whitt at 614-898-0043 or MarkWhitt13@yahoo.com.   For those of you who don't know, our dear Pastor Newball has accepted a call to pastor several churches in Washington D.C.  He and his wife Sara were eager to go since their daughter and her family live close by. Pastor Newball is still reachable via his cell phone which is (908) 917-9238.  We certainly wish them all the best and will miss them both.

This week: Sabbath, December 19, 2009 – Loren Seibold - Christmas for the Common Man   This Sabbath is Children's Church! Anyone between the ages of 4-15 is invited to meet Pastor Bob in the fellowship hall following Sabbath school for a program designed just for kids!   The Health Food Cupboard will be open again this Friday, December 18 and next Sunday, December 20 from 2:00-4:00. They will not reopen until January 8 so stock up now!!   Coming in the weeks ahead:  Pastor Bob's Annual Christmas Eve party takes place on; you guessed it, Christmas Eve! All are invited to this one hour get together for caroling, snacking and sharing the joy of the season. Join Pastor Bob in the fellowship hall at 6:00pm on December 24th.   Did you order citrus from the school? If so, your order will be ready for pick up on Sunday, December 20 from 1:00-3:00 in the activity center.  If you would like to help unload the truck (and take your order home early), please meet the Ouzounians at the activity center at 5:00pm Saturday evening.   Congratulations to Jonathan & Melody Koo who welcomed a new granddaughter, Emma Kailyn, to the family this week! Mom Nichole, dad Bradley and baby are doing well.   The Mount Vernon Academy Music Department would like to invite you to the annual Christmas concert featuring the Cascabel handbell choir, the Echoliers chamber choir, and the MVA Band with special guests. Together these groups will be present "The Fulfillment," praising and celebrating Jesus' first coming. Please join us for the only presentation on Saturday, December 19 at 11:00am in the Mount Vernon Hill SDA Church.   Worthington Church member, Laura Pearce, is a member of the Ohio State Universities Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow Club. This club is raising funds for some upcoming projects. They are selling Old Farmer's Almanac materials including cookbooks, calendars, almanacs (adults and kids version) and more. For pricing and a complete list of what is being offered, please contact Laura at 419-355-4268.  There is a new Vegetarian/Vegan kids group forming in the Columbus Area. Its purpose is to allow parents and guardians a way to organize Vegetarian friendly events for their kids without the usual worries of what's going to be served or that the activities my cause uneasiness for those trying to lead a Vegetarian life style. This group is not centered on any religious denomination. There are people from many different religious view points as members of the group. The focus is solely the shared Vegetarian/Vegan life style.  Anyone who is interested can review the yahoo group web page at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColumbusVegKids/. If you have more questions, or would like to join the group, you may contact Mark Whitt at 614-898-0043 or MarkWhitt13@yahoo.com.

Sabbath, December 12, 2009 – Loren Seibold - A Child is Born   This Sabbath, December 12, is our monthly All-Church Fellowship Luncheon. We hope you'll join other church family members for a delicious meal and wonderful company. Please bring an entrée and a salad and/or dessert to share.   You may have noticed some extra Christmas decorations in the sanctuary this year. These are in preparation for Worthington Adventist Academy's Christmas program, "Christmas Hang-Ups." The schools performance is scheduled for December 15 at 7:00pm in the sanctuary and YOU are invited!   The new 2010 Friendship Directories are available. Please limit one per family for now.   There is still some firewood for the taking on the Griswold campus. The wood that is left is lying close to the baseball diamond next to the activity center and it's free for anyone who can use it.   Coming in the weeks ahead:  Taking a survey:  When you receive these newsletters, are you able to view the pictures that I post with the text?  Just reply to this newsletter with your response. Thanks!   New address for the Thorwards: 119 Darrin Dr. Sitka, AK 99835.   Men's Winter Coat Drive. If you have gently used or new winter wear for men that you would like to donate to our Street Beat Ministry, please bring it to the church and put in the drop box in the narthex. Men's outerwear only, i.e.: coats, hats, gloves, socks and scarves. We will continue to collect your donations through December.   2010 Great Controversy Tour, May 2-13, with Dr. Gerard Damsteegt of the Seminary, Andrews University. See the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation come alive in Europe. Visit Rome, the Waldensian Valleys, Switzerland, Germany and France. Experience early Christianity, the Dark Ages, the Reformation and the "deadly wound." For more info email: gctours@mac.com or call 269-471-5172.   There is a new ministry/support group available to men. This group tackles issues related to careers, relationships, spirituality, etc. There are two ways to participate. Attend a monthly meeting on the 3rd Sunday of the month and/or join the Face Book forum by requesting a friend status of Israel Wright. For more questions, contact Israel at mrwright@israelwright.com   The Mount Vernon Academy Music Department would like to invite you to the annual Christmas concert featuring the Cascabel handbell choir, the Echoliers chamber choir, and the MVA Band with special guests. Together these groups will be present "The Fulfillment," praising and celebrating Jesus' first coming. Please join us for the only presentation on Saturday, December 19 at 11:00am in the Mount Vernon Hill SDA Church.

Sabbath, December 5, 2009 – Loren Seibold - What it Really Means to be an Adventist   Happy Birthday to everyone born in the month of December! May God richley bless you and those you love in the year ahead.   Vespers prayer service, this Sabbath, beginning at 5:00pm in the sanctuary.   The WWM's Ornament Exchange is this Saturday, December 5 beginning at 6:30pm. Ladies, you won't want to miss this delightfully festive evening of good fun, food and fellowship. Please join your WWM's team in the garden room with an ornament to exchange.   Please note: The Little Lambs ministry will not be available, Sabbath, November 21, 28 and December 26 to allow those families involved time with their families.   Coming in the weeks ahead:  Charlie & Bob want to thank ALL of the generous helpers who prepared food and helped serve and clean for their Thanksgiving brunch. They just couldn't have done it without YOU!!  Here are a few pictures from the brunch.   Next Sabbath, December 12, is our monthly All-Church Fellowship Luncheon. We hope you'll join other church family members for a delicious meal and wonderful company. Please bring an entrée and a salad and/or dessert to share.   New address for the Thorwards: 119 Darrin Dr. Sitka, AK 99835.   Men's Winter Coat Drive. If you have gently used or new winter wear for men that you would like to donate to our Street Beat Ministry, please bring it to the church and put in the drop box in the narthex. Men's outerwear only, i.e.: coats, hats, gloves, socks and scarves. We will continue to collect your donations through December.   Do you or the church ministry that you participate in have things stored in the basement? Pastor Bob is trying to turn some of the basement space into usable space and is filling our dumpster on a weekly basis! If there are things down there that you want to protect, make sure they are maked with an orange storage tag. You will find these tags in the basement for your use.   2010 Great Controversy Tour, May 2-13, with Dr. Gerard Damsteegt of the Seminary, Andrews University. See the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation come alive in Europe. Visit Rome, the Waldensian Valleys, Switzerland, Germany and France. Experience early Christianity, the Dark Ages, the Reformation and the "deadly wound." For more info email: gctours@mac.com or call 269-471-5172.   Did You Know?...we have converted one of the extra offices into a library. We have many books to choose from and you are welcome to borrow them. We operate on the honor system so if you see a book you like, help yourself. Just be sure to return it at your earliest convenience. Thanks to Phil Livanos for organizing our library.   There is a new ministry/support group available to men. This group tackles issues related to careers, relationships, spirituality, etc. There are two ways to participate. Attend a monthly meeting on the 3rd Sunday of the month and/or join the Face Book forum by requesting a friend status of Israel Wright. For more questions, contact Israel at mrwright@israelwright.com

Taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.  Psalm 34:8   This week: Sabbath, November 28, 2009 – Kennedy Dulo.  Remember What God Has Done For You.   Charlie & Bob are all geared up for their Thanksgiving brunch.  If you are interested in joining the gang in the fellowship hall tomorrow, please call Bob at 439-0818 so they can set your place at the table.   Will you be watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade? If so, you may see one of our own, Meghan Wood. She will be marching with the Pickerington Marching Tiger Band (uniforms are Purple and White) which will be the last band in the parade. They will be bringing in Santa. The drumline (which is Meghan and she plays snare drum) will do a routine on the Macy's star in front of the Macy's Department Store. At one point in the drumline routine, Meghan will be in the center of the star!  She is the short drummer on an end next to a very tall drummer. Check it out!   Please note: The Little Lambs ministry will not be available, Sabbath, November 21, 28 and December 26 to allow those families involved time with their families.   Coming in the weeks ahead:  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Harding family who lost their beloved brother, Herndon this week. The Harding family has been part of our church family and friends of this community for a long time and many will feel this loss. You may pay your respects beginning Friday, from 6:00-9:00pm at the Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, 515 High St, in Worthington and Saturday at the Genoa Baptist Church, 7562 Lewis Center Rd. in Westerville, from 11:00-1:00. The funeral service will begin at 1:00.   Our friends the Thorwards are grieving the loss of SR's mother who passed away on Tuesday. She was quite a lively lady and lived a colorful life and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Please send your condolences to the Thorwards at their new address: 119 Darrin Dr. Sitka, AK 99835.   Men's Winter Coat Drive. If you have gently used or new winter wear for men that you would like to donate to our Street Beat Ministry, please bring it to the church and put in the drop box in the narthex. Men's outerwear only, i.e.: coats, hats, gloves, socks and scarves. We will continue to collect your donations through December.   Do you or the church ministry that you participate in have things stored in the basement? Pastor Bob is trying to turn some of the basement space into usable space and is filling our dumpster on a weekly basis! If there are things down there that you want to protect, make sure they are maked with an orange storage tag. You will find these tags in the basement for your use.   The WWM's Ornament Exchange is scheduled for Saturday, December 5 beginning at 6:30pm. It will be held at the church in the garden room. Please bring an ornament to exchange.   The Worthington Seventh-Day Adventist Church will be hosting Life Line Screening on 12/9/2009.  These health screenings will be offered for people 40-years-old and older. The vascular screenings are performed using Doppler color flow ultrasound systems and include the following: 1) A Carotid Artery Screening –visualizes the build up of plaque in the carotid arteries, which leads to stroke. (Most strokes are linked to carotid artery blockage) 2) An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) test – looks for an enlargement in the abdominal aorta that could lead to a ruptured aortic artery. The vast majority of people who have an aneurysm have no symptoms. 3) An Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) – screens for peripheral arterial disease in the lower extremities, which is closely linked to coronary artery disease. 4) Bone density screening, which tests for the early signs of osteoporosis. 5) Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) – A test to measure irregular heart beat. Atrial Fibrillation increases the risk of stroke 5 times. 6) Complete Lipid panel, Glucose and C-Reactive Protein blood tests are also available for $99.00. ($70 when combined with tests 1-5 above) These blood tests require an eight hour fast. You must pre-register by calling 1-888-653-6441. These screenings are completely painless, non-invasive, and affordable. The cost for all four vascular screenings is $139.00.  10 minutes could save your life!

In-Touch Newsletter of the Worthington Seventh-day Adventist Church        My Grace is Sufficient. II Cor. 12:9 November 19, 2009   This week: Sabbath, November 21, 2009 – Pastor Bob McGhee.  Thanksgiving Every Day.   Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child are due this Sabbath. Please bring them to the church and leave them on the round table in the narthex.   Please note: The Little Lambs ministry will not be available, Sabbath, November 21, 28 and December 26 to allow those families involved time with their families.   Did you order your citrus? Delivery to the activity center will be November 21 and pick will be November 22 from 1:00-3:00 in the activity center. If are able, the Ouzounian's could use help unloading the citrus truck at 5:15pm on Saturday. Please meet them at the activity center. Here's to a healthy winter for you all!    Coming in the weeks ahead:  Excitement mounts for Charlie & Bobs Thanksgiving brunch! Many of you have asked how you can help. If you would like to bring a dish (it is NOT a necessity) choose from this list: an entrée, a beverage, a vegy or a dessert. Please list what you'll be bringing on the sign up sheet titled Thanksgiving Meal, hanging on the west bulletin board in the narthex. If you have any questions or if you need a ride to the church call Bob or Robin on their cell phones, 439-0818 or 330-9615.   Men's Winter Coat Drive. If you have gently used or new winter wear for men that you would like to donate to our Street Beat Ministry, please bring it to the church and put in the drop box in the narthex. Men's outerwear only, i.e.: coats, hats, gloves, socks and scarves.   We continue to collect UPC codes from Worthington Foods, Loma Linda, Natural Touch and Morningstar Farms products. The Kellogg company pays 5¢ for every UPC collected and forwards this money on to the NAD's Mission Investment project. This is EASY money!! Please cut or tear off the UPC code from the package, bring it to church and put it in the collection basket in the secretaries office on the floor by the copier. Thanks!   Do you or the church ministry that you participate in have things stored in the basement? Pastor Bob is trying to turn some of the basement space into usable space and is filling our dumpster on a weekly basis! If there are things down there that you want to protect, make sure they are maked with an orange storage tag. You will find these tags in the basement for your use.   The WWM's Ornament Exchange is scheduled for Saturday, December 5 beginning at 6:30pm. It will be held at the church in the garden room. Please bring an ornament to exchange.   The Worthington Seventh-Day Adventist Church will be hosting Life Line Screening on 12/9/2009.  These health screenings will be offered for people 40-years-old and older. The vascular screenings are performed using Doppler color flow ultrasound systems and include the following: 1) A Carotid Artery Screening –visualizes the build up of plaque in the carotid arteries, which leads to stroke. (Most strokes are linked to carotid artery blockage) 2) An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) test – looks for an enlargement in the abdominal aorta that could lead to a ruptured aortic artery. The vast majority of people who have an aneurysm have no symptoms. 3) An Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) – screens for peripheral arterial disease in the lower extremities, which is closely linked to coronary artery disease. 4) Bone density screening, which tests for the early signs of osteoporosis. 5) Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) – A test to measure irregular heart beat. Atrial Fibrillation increases the risk of stroke 5 times. 6) Complete Lipid panel, Glucose and C-Reactive Protein blood tests are also available for $99.00. ($70 when combined with tests 1-5 above) These blood tests require an eight hour fast. You must pre-register by calling 1-888-653-6441. These screenings are completely painless, non-invasive, and affordable. The cost for all four vascular screenings is $139.00.  10 minutes could save your life!   Project Sunshine Do you have a few extra minutes in your day? Here is a listing of some of our church members who need a little attention via calls, cards or visits. Remember, your name may be on this list one day!   Joseph Horvath. Friendship Village Of Dublin, 6000 Riverside Dr. Room 15B, Dublin Ohio 43017.   Ruth Chapin. At The Claremont Retirement Village, 7041 Bent Tree Blvd, Columbus OH  43235.   MaryAnn Buckles. Home address: 4802 Colonel Perry Dr., Columbus Ohio, 43229.   Suzanne Grady. Undergoing treatment for cancer. 519-5158.   Herndon Harding. At Select Specialty Hospital. Room #220.   Jeannie Gordy. Had surgery this week to mend her broken wrist. 98 E. Stafford Ave. Worthington, 43085. (614) 436-7367.   Margie Kinkead. At home following surgery to repair a break in her arm. 2113 Glouchester Ave., Columbus 43229.   Evelene Callahan. At home recovering from minor surgery. 422 E. Clearview Ave., Worthington 43085. 888-9937.   Marge Hay. At home recovering from surgery. 802 Griswold St., Worthington 43085. 885-2993.     Church Links: www.bobmcghee.net This will link you to Pastor Bob's website. www.worthingtonsda.org This will link you to the church's website. www.worthingtonsda.blogspot.com This will link you to the newslog. www.worthingtonadventistacademy.com This will link you to the school's website. www.worthingtonsslc.org This will link you to the daycare's website. www.ohioadventist.org This will link you to the Ohio Conference and the ABC. www.reviewandherald.com This will take you to the Review Publishing House.

This week: Sabbath, November 7, 2009 – Jaime Jorge. God's Healing Touch.   Happy Birthday to all of you born in the month of November! May God richly bless you and those you live in the years to come.   Health Food Cupboard open this Friday 2:00-4:00, Saturday night during the WAA Fall Fest & Sunday, 2:00-4:00.   WAA Fall Fest: Worthington Adventist Academy would like to invite their Church Family to attend the school's annual Fall Festival, this Saturday, November 7 at 6:00pm in the activities center. There will be plenty of games, activities, food, prizes and fun for the whole family! HEALTH FOOD CUPBOARD will be open for business during the festival.   Natural Remedies Seminar, presented by the Tennessee Institute of Lifestyle Education will be here on Sunday, November 8 from 2:00-4:00 in the fellowship hall. They offer topics on H1N1 prevention, exercise, nutrition, home remedies and more. All are invited to this FREE event.   Coming in the weeks ahead:  All Church Fellowship Luncheon – Next Sabbath, November 14, we will host our all church fellowship luncheon. We'd love to see you there and introduce you to some folks that you may not know! Please bring an entrée and a dessert or salad to share.   Operation Christmas Child is underway! We are collecting shoe boxes full of children's items to be shipped all over the world by Samaritan's Purse ministry. It is fun, easy and a great activity for your entire family. Guidelines on how to pack a shoebox are available at the church or visit http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/Pack_A_Shoe_Box/ to learn how. Shoeboxes MUST be turned in by November 21!   Reflections of Gratitude. The Worthington Women's Ministries Team wants to give you the opportunity to share your many blessings and reflect on what God has done for you during this season of Thanksgiving. Please join them on Sunday, November 15 from 2:00-4:00 in the garden room. Light refreshments will be served.   Bob & Charlie's Thanksgiving Brunch. You are invited to join these gentlemen and many others on November 26, at 10:00a.m. for a special Thanksgiving feast prepared just for you! The meal will include vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, potatoes, vegys, desserts and much more! Please contact Pastor Bob at 439-0818 to let him know you are interested. Transportation can be provided.   Men's Winter Coat Drive. If you have gently used or new winter wear for men that you would like to donate to our Street Beat Ministry, please bring it to the church and put in the drop box in the narthex. Men's outerwear only, i.e.: coats, hats, gloves, socks and scarves.   The Worthington Seventh-Day Adventist Church will be hosting Life Line Screening on 12/9/2009.  These health screenings will be offered for people 40-years-old and older. The vascular screenings are performed using Doppler color flow ultrasound systems and include the following: 1) A Carotid Artery Screening –visualizes the build up of plaque in the carotid arteries, which leads to stroke. (Most strokes are linked to carotid artery blockage) 2) An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) test – looks for an enlargement in the abdominal aorta that could lead to a ruptured aortic artery. The vast majority of people who have an aneurysm have no symptoms. 3) An Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) – screens for peripheral arterial disease in the lower extremities, which is closely linked to coronary artery disease. 4) Bone density screening, which tests for the early signs of osteoporosis. 5) Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) – A test to measure irregular heart beat. Atrial Fibrillation increases the risk of stroke 5 times. 6) Complete Lipid panel, Glucose and C-Reactive Protein blood tests are also available for $99.00. ($70 when combined with tests 1-5 above) These blood tests require an eight hour fast. You must pre-register by calling 1-888-653-6441. These screenings are completely painless, non-invasive, and affordable. The cost for all four vascular screenings is $139.00.  10 minutes could save your life!

This week: Sabbath, October 31, 2009 - Pastor Loren Seibold. Just Doing Our Duty.   McGhee Family Harvest Celebration & Costume Party! ALL Church families (not just Cradle roll & Primary) are invited to the McGhee's this Saturday evening from 6:00-8:00pm for a delightfully fun evening. Dress up as your favorite Bible character and bring a side dish to share. Their address is 2475 Slateshire Dr. Dublin, 43016.   Going, going, gone! WAA's beautiful 2010 Appointment Calendars are almost sold out!  See Cheri Rettstatt in the narthex on Sabbath to get your calendar!   Coming in the weeks ahead:  Jaime Jorge, violin virtuoso, will be performing and giving his unique testimony on Sabbath, November 7. Jaime has played in a multitude of settings from high school auditoriums to Carnegie Hall. He has played on five continents and over 35 countries. Be sure to experience the power of both his music and personal story!   WAA Fall Fest: Worthington Adventist Academy would like to invite their Church Family to attend the school's annual Fall Festival. Mark your calendars now for the Fall Fest to be held on November 7 at 6:45pm in the activities center. There will be plenty of games, activities, food, prizes and fun for the whole family! HEALTH FOOD CUPBOARD will be open for business during the festival.   Natural Remedies Seminar, presented by the Tennessee Institute of Lifestyle Education will be here on Sunday, November 8 from 2:00-4:00 in the fellowship hall. They offer topics on H1N1 prevention, exercise, nutrition, home remedies and more. All are invited to this FREE event.   Operation Christmas Child is underway! We are collecting shoe boxes full of children's items to be shipped all over the world by Samaritan's Purse ministry. It is fun, easy and a great activity for your entire family. Guidelines on how to pack a shoebox are available at the church or visit http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/Pack_A_Shoe_Box/ to learn how.   Reflections of Gratitude. The Worthington Women's Ministries Team wants to give you the opportunity to share your many blessings and reflect on what God has done for you during this season of Thanksgiving. Please join them on Sunday, November 15 from 2:00-4:00 in the garden room. Light refreshments will be served.   Bob & Charlie's Thanksgiving Brunch. You are invited to join these gentlemen and many others on November 26, at 10:00a.m. for a special Thanksgiving feast prepared just for you! The meal will include vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, potatoes, vegys, desserts and much more! Please contact Pastor Bob at 439-0818 to let him know you are interested. Transportation can be provided.   You are invited to the 39th Graduate & Professional Schools Visitation Days (GPSVD) at OSU in Weigel Auditorium, November 1 at 8 p.m. It is free and open to the public and will feature the Grammy Nominee WINTLEY PHIPPS. Joining him will be phenomenal student violinist Natanielle Mikalov of OSU's School of Music along with the Raise Mass Choir. Hope to see you on the evening of November 1 at Weigel Auditorium (1866 College Road ). Two parking garages are open, just south of Weigel. Enter off High Street.  The Worthington Seventh-Day Adventist Church will be hosting Life Line Screening on 12/9/2009.  These health screenings will be offered for people 40-years-old and older. The vascular screenings are performed using Doppler color flow ultrasound systems and include the following: 1) A Carotid Artery Screening –visualizes the build up of plaque in the carotid arteries, which leads to stroke. (Most strokes are linked to carotid artery blockage) 2) An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) test – looks for an enlargement in the abdominal aorta that could lead to a ruptured aortic artery. The vast majority of people who have an aneurysm have no symptoms. 3) An Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) – screens for peripheral arterial disease in the lower extremities, which is closely linked to coronary artery disease. 4) Bone density screening, which tests for the early signs of osteoporosis. 5) Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) – A test to measure irregular heart beat. Atrial Fibrillation increases the risk of stroke 5 times. 6) Complete Lipid panel, Glucose and C-Reactive Protein blood tests are also available for $99.00. ($70 when combined with tests 1-5 above) These blood tests require an eight hour fast. You must pre-register by calling 1-888-653-6441. These screenings are completely painless, non-invasive, and affordable. The cost for all four vascular screenings is $139.00.  10 minutes could save your life!