This week: Sabbath, February 27, 2010 – Pastor Loren Seibold and special guest performance by members of the Liberty Christian Academy Choir. You may recognize our own Chalise Gary who is an active member in this choir.   Who's Coming to Dinner?  You'll find out this Sabbath!  Meet Carmie Ouzounian in the narthex for a map to your culinary destination!   Kindergarten Round-up, March 5, 2010.  Are you looking for a great Kindergarten for the fall?  We'd like to give you an opportunity to experience first hand our accredited Kindergarten program here at Worthington Adventist Academy.  On Friday, March 5, all prospective students are invited to Kindergarten Round-Up.  Come and spend a morning (8:30-11:30 a.m.) in our Kindergarten room and get a little taste of what Kindergarten will be like.  Please call the school office at 614-885-9525 to register your child.      Coming in the weeks ahead:  Food Drive - In order to help our local community food pantries meet the growing demand for assistance, we will be collecting all types of non-perishable food items. Please bring your donations to the church, this Sabbath through Saturday, March 6. Some suggested donations would be: CANNED VEGY'S/FRUITS, BOXED MEALS, POWDERED DRINK MIXES, NON-EXPIRED BABY FORMULA, SAUCES & NOODLES.   The Potter and the Clay - A worship/fellowship experience for High school students. Friday evenings, Feb.19 - March 19 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the art room at Worthington Adventist Academy.  Wear old clothes; working with clay is messy. Sponsored by Youth SS and Thom and Suzy Juarros. Questions? Call 595-8467.   Our longest running church ministry, Street Beat, goes back 26 years! They have prepared and delivered food to residents at the Friends of the Homeless Shelter every Sunday (with few exceptions) for every one of those 26 years. That's 1404 meals to those in need!!!  And now Street Beat has a need. They need some fresh faces and eager participants to join them on Sunday mornings. They meet in the kitchen of the church at 8:00am and are done preparing the meal by 9:00. One or two of them then deliver their meal to the shelter and are home no later than 9:30! If you are interested in joining this long serving ministry, please call Loreen Carifa, 888-6667.   Just Claim It 2! We invite you to join over 15,000 youth/young adults ages 14-35 for "JCI2", the 2nd World Youth Prayer Congress April 7-11, 2010 at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Delegates can fill their spiritual cups through our Prayer Initiatives, Community Mission Projects, Evangelism Outreach, Teens Preaching/Testimonies, Mass Choir/Orchestra, Workshops/Seminars, Sabbath Youth Rally/Parade, Recreation and so much more! Check out this website for more details, www.jci2.org.   Our condolences go out to Valerie, Melvin and the entire Mann-Jiles family as they deal with the death of Valerie's sister this week. Please pray that they find comfort in the difficult days ahead. You can send your condolences to 5143 Wolf Run Dr., Gahanna, 43230.   FOR RENT. One bedroom, 2nd floor apartment at 848 Griswold Street. There are four rooms and a bath. Eating space in the kitchen. New amenities including: appliances, floor coverings, paint, window treatment, and lighting. Approximately 636 square feet. Rent amount $620.00 per month includes the utilities (lighting, heat, cooling, and water-sewer). Contact B. L. Knecht blknecht@gmail.com, or 614-581-3141. Or call the church office, 614-885-7812.   Women receiving chemo - Any woman receiving chemo treatments for cancer can get her house cleaned monthly for 4 months while she is in treatment. If you know any woman currently undergoing chemo for ANY type of cancer, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE Housecleaning - 1  time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. http://www.cleaningforareason.org.  All she has to do is sign up online and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service. This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help these women.     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.   Margaret Leeper. Nancy Detrick's mother recouping at Echo Manor in Pickerington.   Dr. Felix Pascual. Melinda Mono's father, at home in Florida under hospice care.   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.

Special Alert! Most of you have heard that our church was burglarized late last Thursday evening. Several thousand dollars of equipment was stolen and many hundreds of dollars of damage was done.  The thief's gained access through an UNLOCKED DOOR! If you are a key holder, please be mindful of the responsibilities that go along with this privilege. -         You must turn off all lights. Walk through the church and check to make sure all lights are extinguished. -         You must lock all interior doors. Walk through the church and check to make sure all interior doors are secured. -         You must lock all exterior doors. In order to ensure that this is done properly, please test the lock by turning the door knob. Then be sure to pull/push the door tight to make sure that the lock has engaged.   Thank you for doing your part to make our facility safe and secure for all!! This week: Sabbath, February 20, 2010 – Elder Thom Juarros, Between a Rock and a Nice Place.   Children's Church, this Sabbath during the 2nd service.  Hey kids, join Pastor Bob in the fellowship hall for a program designed just for YOU!   Reminder to our Elders – This Sabbath, you are invited to and lunch/meeting following the 2nd worship service with new head elder Carolyn Sowards in the fellowship hall. Families welcome.   The United African Christian Association Choir will be in concert, here at the Worthington SDA Church this Sabbath, at 6:00p.m.You're sure to be blessed by the beautiful African praise songs as well as their infectious energy as this choir performs.   CHURCH CORPORATION ANNUAL MEETING - The annual meeting of the Worthington Seventh-day Adventist Church Corporation will be held in the Fellowship Hall this Sabbath at 7:15p.m. Voting privileges are extended to church members age 18 years or older. Come, be informed, and vote on issues at this short but important meeting. In the event you are not able to come, a proxy is available to assure we meet the minimum attendance of 25 members in a prompt manner.   Coming in the weeks ahead:  The Potter and the Clay - A worship/fellowship experience for High school students. Friday evenings, Feb.19 - March 19 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the art room at Worthington Adventist Academy.  Wear old clothes; working with clay is messy. Sponsored by Youth SS and Thom and Suzy Juarros. Questions? Call 595-8467.   Our condolences go out to Steve and Lori Wycoff for the recent death of Steve's father. Please send your condolences to them at 559 Apple Dr., Marysville, 43040.   Anticipation mounts for Who's Coming to Dinner? Sign-ups are in, pairings are being assigned and everyone is eagerly waiting to see who they will be dining with next week! If you are hosting, you will receive your specifications this week. If you are a guest, you will receive your map next Sabbath. Please call Carmie Ouzounian for any last minute questions, (614) 561-9901.   Safety Committee meeting – Monday, February 22, 6:00pm at the church.   Food Drive - In order to help our local community food pantries meet the growing demand for assistance, we will be collecting all types of non-perishable food items. Please bring your donations to the church, this Sabbath through Saturday, March 6. Some suggested donations would be: CANNED VEGY'S/FRUITS, BOXED MEALS, POWDERED DRINK MIXES, NON-EXPIRED BABY FORMULA, SAUCES & NOODLES.   FOR RENT. One bedroom, 2nd floor apartment at 848 Griswold Street. There are four rooms and a bath. Eating space in the kitchen. New amenities including: appliances, floor coverings, paint, window treatment, and lighting. Approximately 636 square feet. Rent amount $620.00 per month includes the utilities (lighting, heat, cooling, and water-sewer). Contact B. L. Knecht blknecht@gmail.com, or 614-581-3141. Or call the church office, 614-885-7812.   Kindergarten Round-up, March 5, 2010.  Are you looking for a great Kindergarten for the fall?  We'd like to give you an opportunity to experience first hand our accredited Kindergarten program here at Worthington Adventist Academy.  On Friday, March 5, all prospective students are invited to Kindergarten Round-Up.  Come and spend a morning (8:30-11:30 a.m.) in our Kindergarten room and get a little taste of what Kindergarten will be like.  Please call the school office at 614-885-9525 to register your child.    Women receiving chemo - Any woman receiving chemo treatments for cancer can get her house cleaned monthly for 4 months while she is in treatment. If you know any woman currently undergoing chemo for ANY type of cancer, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE Housecleaning - 1  time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. http://www.cleaningforareason.org.  All she has to do is sign up online and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service. This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help these women.

This week: Sabbath, February 6, 2010 – Pastor Loren Seibold     Happy Birthday to everyone born in the month of February! A special birthday shout-out to Benton Taylor who is 90 years young this week! His family wishes to extend special greetings as he celebrates this milestone birthday on February 11. You are a blessing to us. Love, Ruth Taylor, Steve & Marsha Morgan.   Coming in the weeks ahead:  Calling all PERSONAL MINISTRIES committee members. An emergency meeting of this committee is being called to discuss volunteer staffing positions and to introduce you to the new Personal Ministries Chairperson. We will meet Tuesday evening, February 9, at 7:00pm in the garden room. It is imperative that all members be there in as far as is possible. Thank you!   Reminder – Next Sabbath, February 13, is our All Church Fellowship Luncheon. We hope you can join us following the 2nd worship service. Please bring an entrée and a dessert or salad to share.   Love is in the Air! And you are invited to a Valentines Day celebration hosted by none other than our own "Luv Guru", Pastor Bob!  Join him on Saturday, January 13, at 6:30pm in the fellowship hall. You'll enjoy sweet treats, hugs & kisses, and a special performance by our own MARTY MILLER.  See you there!   Attention Elders – You are invited to and lunch/meeting following the 2nd worship service with new head elder Carolyn Sowards on Saturday, February 20th in the fellowship hall. Families welcome.   ARC BLOOD DRIVE – February 13 in the Blood Mobile. Please call 1-800-give life (4483-5433) to register.   The Worthington chapter of Scioto Ridge Job Networking Group is going strong! SRJNG is a faith-based organization dedicated to help mid-career professionals find good jobs. We feel that we can serve our members by helping them expand their network of business contacts in order to discover job opportunities that are best found through networking. Most jobs are filled before they even get posted so this is a great way to be one step ahead of the competition. Anyone is welcome to attend our bi-monthly meetings. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 6:30-9:00ish.   Who's Coming to Dinner? Save the date of February 27 to participate in this delightful event. Host someone in your home for a Sabbath afternoon meal or be a guest in someone's home…here's the catch: you don't know who you'll be hosting until the knock on the door and you won't know who's house you'll be visiting until you arrive! Sound like fun? Then be sure to sign-up using the forms on the table in the narthex.   FOR RENT. One bedroom, 2nd floor apartment at 848 Griswold Street. There are four rooms and a bath. Eating space in the kitchen. New amenities including: appliances, floor coverings, paint, window treatment, and lighting. Approximately 636 square feet. Rent amount $620.00 per month includes the utilities (lighting, heat, cooling, and water-sewer). Contact B. L. Knecht blknecht@gmail.com, or 614-581-3141. Or call the church office, 614-885-7812.   Now available, the 2010 "Faces of Hope" Calendar.  Our 2009 Sabbath school offerings are directed to the LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY in Kenya. This Christian school is owned and operated by the family of Kennedy Dulo and their non-profit organization, Rafiki Africa Foundation.  The school is currently raising funds through calendar sales to add on a kitchen and dining room for the students who currently take their meals outside on the ground.  These calendars feature pictures of the children who attend LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY and villagers from the local community.  You will find these calendars in the narthex of the church and are available to you for free. If you would like to make a donation, we would be happy to receive them and pass that along to Kennedy Dulo.