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!