Coming this week: Sabbath, May 16 speaker: Elder Brad Booth. Sermon Title: Food Service   This Sabbath we will have three baptisms. The Baptismal candidates and their families invite you to join them for a celebration luncheon following the 2nd service. Please bring an entrée and a salad or dessert to share.   You are invited to an Induction Service for the Worthington Pathfinder and Adventurer Clubs this Sabbath evening at 7:00pm. The members of theses clubs are excited to share with you the many wonderful activities they have been involved in over the last few months and publicly express their commitment to live a life for Jesus and to serve others.   Coming in the weeks ahead:  The church's softball team, Bob's Big Boy's, have had a great start to their season! They play every Thursday evening at Perry Park and would love for you to stop by and cheer them on! They play tonight at 6:15 and next Thursday at 7:30pm.   Eva Gates has moved: She's now at The Laurels of Norworth, 6830 N. High St., room 193 and is happy to receive visitors.   Street Beat Ministry is collecting towels and toiletries for the residents of the "Friends of the Homeless" shelter. Items needed are towels, washcloths, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Items can be dropped off here at the church in the box labeled Street Beat.   Congratulations Graduates! Worthington Adventist Academy Graduates: Quentin Sciulli               Luke Howard                Bradley Cooper Jay Park                       Grecia Reyes                JaQuan Thompson   Julien VanPutten Graduating from Perry Middle School. Chelsea R. Dennis Graduating from Buckeye Valley High School with honors. Samantha Ray Graduating from Thomas Worthington High School. Jackie Gates Graduating with her masters. David Beard Graduating from the Wellington School. Attending OSU in the fall. Joelle Gary Graduating from University of NC and Greensboro with a BSN. Janelle Gary Graduating from OSU with a degree in Journalism. Juliane Wagner Graduating from Loma Linda with her BS. Savannah Juarros Graduating from Pacific Union College with a BA in Psychology. Susan Nwankpa Graduating from UCLA with a MS in Architecture. Livinus Nwankpa, Jr. Graduating from DeVry Univ. in Atlanta with his MBA Jason Callahan Graduating from University of AR with an Environmental degree. Chioma Anaba Graduating from OSU with a BSN. Sarah McDermott Graduating from Andrews University.   Health Food Cupboard June dates: (times remain 2:00-4:00). Friday, June 5 & Sunday June 7 Friday, June 19 & Sunday June 21.   Camp Mohaven just isn't what it used to be…it's even better! Some of the offerings this summer in addition to camp for kids are: Island Brunch – The annual Women's Tea, Sunday, June 7 and Family Camp, the week of June 7-14. For info on these and other Mohaven events, visit www.mohaven.org or call 740-599-6111.   Mohaven Summer Camp Scholarships available. These scholarships can be used towards any of the kid's camps or the family camp. Call the church office to make a confidential request. We want everyone in our congregation that has an interest in Mohaven to have the opportunity to experience it!   Eastwood SDA Church invites you to their Campmeeting on the banks of the Big Walnut. June 11-14. Visit eastwoodonline.org for more info. or check out their brochure on the bulletin board.   Newark SDA Church invites you to their Campmeeting with special guest Pastor Samuel Abraham. June 12-13. Call Pastor Hughes with questions, 740-927-2752.  Fellow female church member, 55 plus, in search of one bedroom apt. with a/c by July 1. Please call 614-238-2122 in the evenings and ask for Susan.

In-Touch Newsletter of the Worthington Seventh-day Adventist Church May 21, 2009        My Grace is Sufficient. II Cor. 12:9   Upcoming Events and Items of Interest: www.worthingtonsda.org   Coming this week: Sabbath, May 16 speaker: Elder Thom Juarros. Sermon Title: Keys to the Kingdom.   Please be aware- the church parking lot is being re-paved and lined on Sunday, May 24. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN OUR LOT ON THAT DAY! Even if you don't see any work being done, chances are you'll get blocked in or worse, they'll refuse to do the work because of cars on the lot.   Join us on Memorial Day and watch our Worthington Wildcat Pathfinder and Adventurer Clubs march in the Worthington Memorial Day parade. The Parade starts at 10:00a.m. and run's south on High St. from 161 to Walnut Grove Cemetery.   You are invited to two special WAA events this week: Kindergarten graduation is on Tuesday, May 26, 7:00pm at the Griswold Church. Eighth grade graduation is on Thursday, May 28, 7:00pm at this church.   Here is a special video that involves two of our members; Tracy Rice and Lori Wycoff. See if you can spot them! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH76JaAf2sk   Coming in the weeks ahead:  WAA Baptismal candidates and their families invite you to join them for a celebration luncheon following the children's baptisms on May 30th following the 2nd service. Please bring an entrée and a salad or dessert to share.   Not your ordinary typo! It was announced that Beth (Gibbs) and husband Ben Brewer welcomed a baby girl into their family when in fact they did not…it's Beth's sister Kari and her husband Steve who are the proud parents of a baby girl! J   Street Beat Ministry is collecting towels and toiletries for the residents of the "Friends of the Homeless" shelter. Items needed are towels, washcloths, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Items can be dropped off here at the church in the box labeled Street Beat.   Got a graduate in the family? Let me know so that we can recognize their academic achievements. Just drop a note in the offering plate of the graduates name, school and degree.   Health Food Cupboard June dates: (times remain 2:00-4:00). Friday, June 5 & Sunday June 7 Friday, June 19 & Sunday June 21.   Camp Mohaven just isn't what it used to be…it's even better! Some of the offerings this summer in addition to camp for kids are: Island Brunch – The annual Women's Tea, Sunday, June 7 and Family Camp, the week of June 7-14. For info on these and other Mohaven events, visit www.mohaven.org or call 740-599-6111.   Mohaven Summer Camp Scholarships available. These scholarships can be used towards any of the kid's camps or the family camp. Call the church office to make a confidential request. We want everyone in our congregation that has an interest in Mohaven to have the opportunity to experience it!   Eastwood SDA Church invites you to their Campmeeting on the banks of the Big Walnut. June 11-14. Visit eastwoodonline.org for more info. or check out their brochure on the bulletin board.   Newark SDA Church invites you to their Campmeeting with special guest Pastor Samuel Abraham. June 12-13. Call Pastor Hughes with questions, 740-927-2752.   Local Budget Giving YTD Local budget income thru April                        $118,555.18 YTD Local budget expenses thru April                     $152,596.59 YTD Deficit                                                             $-34,041.41   Cell phone vs. Bible (submitted by Carole McIntyre) Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone? What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets? What if we flipped through it several time a day? What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it? What if we used it to receive messages from the text? What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it? What if we gave it to Kids as gifts? What if we used it when we traveled? What if we used it in case of emergency? This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible? Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill. And no dropped calls!

Coming this week: Sabbath, May 16 speaker: Pastor Loren Seibold. Sermon Title: Treasure Hunt -Matt. 13:44-46   Hey Kids, this week is Children's Church. Come to the fellowship hall after Sabbath School for an 11:15am service designed just for you.   Worthington Women's Ministries group invites you to an evening with comedian Chonda Pierce in a video production of This Ain't Prettyville! Men and women alike will laugh until they cry and be blessed as God works through comedy to touch your heart. Join them this Sabbath at 6:30pm for this delightful way to close the Sabbath!   Calling all green thumbs (and those with regular colored thumbs!). Sunday, May 17 is our spruce up the yard day and we are hoping you can help! We will begin at 9:00am. We have several beds up for adoption. Responsibilities would be tending your bed throughout the year. Please bring your gardening tools with you.   Coming in the weeks ahead:  Street Beat Ministry is collecting towels and toiletries for the residents of the "Friends of the Homeless" shelter. Items needed are towels, washcloths, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Items can be dropped off here at the church in the box labeled Street Beat.   Got a graduate in the family? Let me know so that we can recognize their academic achievements. Just drop a note in the offering plate of the graduates name, school and degree.   Health Food Cupboard May dates: (times remain 2:00-4:00). Friday, May 1 & Sunday May 3. Friday, May 15 & Sunday May 17.   Church Board members – please note a change in the date for May's CB meeting. Instead of meeting on the 4th Monday of the month, we will meet on the 3rd Monday, May 18, at 7:00pm.   Camp Mohaven just isn't what it used to be…it's even better! Some of the offerings this summer in addition to camp for kids are: Island Brunch – The annual Women's Tea, Sunday, June 7 and Family Camp, the week of June 7-14. For info on these and other Mohaven events, visit www.mohaven.org or call 740-599-6111.   Eastwood SDA Church invites you to their Campmeeting on the banks of the Big Walnut. June 11-14. Visit eastwoodonline.org for more info. or check out their brochure on the bulletin board.   Local Budget Giving YTD Local budget income thru April                        $118,555.18 YTD Local budget expenses thru April                     $152,596.59 YTD Deficit                                                             $-34,041.41

Coming this week: Sabbath, May 9 speaker: Pastor Loren Seibold. Sermon Title: How Faith Grows.   Today, May 7 is the 58th observance of a National Day of Prayer.  It is our hope that you, your family and friends would participate in the National Day of Prayer. We hope that the event impacts your life, and that praying for our nation moves from a one-day event to a lifetime endeavor. So join fellow Americans today and pray with conviction that God would continue to shed His grace on thee. For more info, visit http://www.ndptf.org/.   This Sabbath, May 9, is when we host our All-church Fellowship Luncheon following the 11:15a.m. service. This month's theme is Spring Picnic, so think picnic food. Please bring an entrée and a dessert or salad to share.   This Sabbath evening the choir will present a special vespers concert in the sanctuary beginning at 6:00pm. They will be singing many of your favorites from the last choir season. Be sure to join them in a show of support for this wonderful ministry that so enriches our Sabbath experience.   A wedding shower is being held for Amy Carlson, our 1st & 2nd grade teacher, on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00pm in the garden room of the WSDA Church. All are invited.   Coming in the weeks ahead:  Hey Kids, next week is Children's Church. Come to the fellowship hall after Sabbath School for an 11:15am service designed just for you.   Worthington Women's Ministries group invites you to an evening with comedian Chonda Pierce in a video production of This Ain't Prettyville! Men and women alike will laugh until they cry and be blessed as God works through comedy to touch your heart. Join them on Sabbath, May 16 at 6:30pm for this delightful way to close the Sabbath!   Street Beat Ministry is collecting towels and toiletries for the residents of the "Friends of the Homeless" shelter. Items needed are towels, washcloths, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Items can be dropped off here at the church in the box labeled Street Beat.   Eva Gates has moved to Select Specialty Hospital. 1087 Dennison Ave., Cols. Ohio, 43201. 614-458-9000. They have open visiting hours so you can visit at your convenience.   Camp Mohaven brochure/applications are here. You will find them in the literature rack and on the information table in the narthex.   May Singles activities. For more info, call Sheila at 614.431.7268. May 9th. Saturday Walk, Movie & Games at 7:00pm. Highbanks Park Recreation Center. May 10th. Sunday Bike, Ride & Ice Cream at 2:00pm. Meet at Sheila's House.   Health Food Cupboard May dates: (times remain 2:00-4:00). Friday, May 1 & Sunday May 3. Friday, May 15 & Sunday May 17.