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