This week: Sabbath, March 27, 2010. Pastor Loren Seibold - God's Will for Your Life part 3   Coming in the weeks ahead:  Just Claim It 2! The Sabbath services for this event are for all ages and will feature many outstanding Adventist leaders. The days schedule is as follows: 8:45am – 12:30pm       Youth & Adult Program.                                     Speakers are Jonathan Cobb and Rashard Burton. 9:30am – 12:30pm       Children's Program 12:30pm – 1:30pm       Free boxed lunch. Call your church secretary to reserve your lunch. 3:00pm                         Ohio Elementary Music Festival Concert on the main stage of the                                     Convention Center.  Check out this website for more details, www.jci2.org.   McGhee Family Easter Egg Hunt is being planned for Easter morning, April 4. Everyone is invited to join them at 10:00a.m. at their home. You'll then walk across the street to the park for the hunt. If you are able, please bring a dozen eggs (boiled or plastic) and come out for the fun and fellowship of this special day.   Singles Spring "Easter" Party. You are invited to a singles event on Saturday, April 10th from 6:30p.m. -10:00p.m. Activities include: games, Easter egg hung, egg decorating and singles mingling. The food theme is Italian. Please rsvp to this event by e-mailing or calling Sheila at 614/431-7268 or stjeanse@yahoo.com.   Little Lambs Ministry. This ministry is planning a special Easter event for all kids on Saturday, April 3 following the children's story at 2nd service. Your LL Leaders will be sharing the Easter story, an Easter craft and a special Easter surprise for kids of all ages. Robin McGhee is asking for two volunteers who would make one cake mix package worth of cupcakes, un-iced, for that day. Call (614) 330-9615.   Do you know of someone that goes above and beyond for the Church? Someone that you would like to nominate for our new Outstanding Volunteer Award? If so, please submit their name to the church office.   Household items for sale: Steve Duncan is moving to Dayton this spring to be closer to his daughter and her family. Here is a new list of items available; oval dining room table with two leaves and the protector for $50, kitchen table for $50, three dark cherry wood armed chairs for $25. The piano is still for sale - new price $300. The hutch/pie cooler - new price $125 and two gold rockers - new price $20 for the pair. Please call Steve's daughter Jane directly at 937-609-2306 or e-mail her at janednesbit@yahoo.com if something interests you.   The Personal Ministries committee is looking for a few folks who would be willing to lead out in adult or children's Sabbath school classes once monthly. We currently have many dedicated teachers but need a few more. If you've never tried leading a SS class, why not give it a try, if not you, then who? Call Doris at 614- 439-0426.   Mount Vernon Academy's annual Academy Days will be held April 11-12, 2010. We would like to invite any students currently in grades 7 through 11 to join us on campus for this event. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. This is a free event. MVA will provide shuttling for students from the Akron/Cleveland and Columbus areas. If you have questions or are interested in attending, please call 740-397-5411, email asoper@mvacademy.org, or visit our website at www.mvacademy.org.   Central SDA Church is looking for undiscovered talent to participate in their 2010 Talent Showcase on May 15. If you would be interested in participating, please contact Nicole Nelson at nn01@sbcglobal.net.   For Sale: White Ford Inline van. $1500 or best offer. Call Stephanie Henriquez at (614) 595-8458.   FOUND! Two diamond rings have been turned into the church office. If you or anyone you know has lost a diamond ring, call Laura at 885-7812 to describe your ring.   Columbia Union Adventist Disaster Response training – The 1st of its kind training course is being offered to those interested in responding to those affected by natural and man-made disasters in a highly organized and documented program of the North American Division. This training will be held April 23-25, 2010 at the New Jersey Conference's Tranquil Valley Retreat in New Jersey. Full program details and registration are available at ww.plusline.org or 800-732-7587.

This week: Sabbath, March 20, 2010 is EDUCDATION SABBATH  – Worthington Adventist Academy students & faculty will be participating in both services. Pastor Loren Seibold's sermon - God's Will for Your Life part 2   Coming in the weeks ahead:  FOUND! Two diamond rings have been turned into the church office. If you or anyone you know has lost a diamond ring, call Laura at 885-7812 to describe your ring.   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 drivers to make their delivery to the shelter. They meet in the kitchen of the church at 8:00am, are ready to make their delivery by 9:00 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.   McGhee Family Easter Egg Hunt is being planned for Easter morning, April 4. Everyone is invited to join them at 10:00a.m. at their home. You'll then walk across the street to the park for the hunt. If you are able, please bring a dozen eggs (boiled or plastic) and come out for the fun and fellowship of this special day.   Stepping Stones is also collecting plastic grocery bags. Please bring them in to the church and leave them in the coat closet.   Our good friend, Steve Duncan is moving to Dayton this spring to be closer to his daughter and her family. He expects to have some household items to sell. Right now he knows of some furniture, a piano, a car (2002 Buick LeSabre, $5500) and house that won't be going with him! Please call his daughter Jane directly at 937-609-2306 or e-mail her at janednesbit@yahoo.com if something interests you.   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.   The Personal Ministries committee is looking for a few folks who would be willing to lead out in adult or children's Sabbath school classes once monthly. We currently have many dedicated teachers but need a few more. If you've never tried leading a SS class, why not give it a try, if not you, then who? Call Doris at 614- 439-0426.   Mount Vernon Academy's annual Academy Days will be held April 11-12, 2010. We would like to invite any students currently in grades 7 through 11 to join us on campus for this event. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. This is a free event. MVA will provide shuttling for students from the Akron/Cleveland and Columbus areas. If you have questions or are interested in attending, please call 740-397-5411, email asoper@mvacademy.org, or visit our website at www.mvacademy.org.   Central SDA Church is looking for undiscovered talent to participate in their 2010 Talent Showcase on May 15. If you would be interested in participating, please contact Nicole Nelson at nn01@sbcglobal.net.   For Sale: White Ford Inline van. $1500 or best offer. Call Stephanie Henriquez at (614) 595-8458.

This week: Sabbath, March 13 2010 – Pastor Loren Seibold - God's Will for Your Life   Liberty Christian Academy's choir will be participating in the 2nd worship service this week.  Our church member, Chalyse Gary is a senior member of this choir. Please be sure to give them a warm welcome and maybe even invite them to join you for potluck!   This Sabbath is our All Church Fellowship Luncheon! We hope you'll join us. Please bring an entrée and a dessert or salad to share.   Join us for Sabbath evening vespers and be blessed by the music ministry of Herman and Sonnie Harp. The concert is this Saturday and begins at 6:00pm in the sanctuary. This will be the perfect ending to a beautiful spring Sabbath day!   Stepping Stones Learning Center Work Bee is this Sunday morning, March 14 between 9:00 and 1:00. Any time you could give would be greatly appreciated. If you have tools, drop cloths, rollers, you are encouraged to bring them with you.   Coming in the weeks ahead:  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 drivers to make their delivery to the shelter. They meet in the kitchen of the church at 8:00am, are ready to make their delivery by 9:00 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.   Stepping Stones is also collecting plastic grocery bags. Please bring them in to the church and leave them in the coat closet.   Dave & Melinda Monos are so grateful to their church family for the many expressions of sympathy at the loss of Melinda's father, Dr. Felix Pascual. Your prayers brought strength and comfort and your kindness helped sustain them.   Our good friend, Steve Duncan is moving to Dayton this spring to be closer to his daughter and her family. He expects to have some household items to sell. Right now he knows of some furniture, a piano, a car (2002 Buick LeSabre, $5500) and house that won't be going with him! Please call his daughter Jane directly at 937-609-2306 or e-mail her at janednesbit@yahoo.com if something interests you.   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.   The Personal Ministries committee is looking for a few folks who would be willing to lead out in adult or children's Sabbath school classes once monthly. We currently have many dedicated teachers but need a few more. If you've never tried leading a SS class, why not give it a try, if not you, then who? Call Doris at 614- 439-0426.

Sabbath, March 6, 2010 – Women's Ministries Day of Prayer. Special guest speaker is Elder Jon Paulien. First service speaker is Carmen Seibold.   Food Drive – This is the LAST Sabbath to bring in non- perishable items for our food drive! Some suggestions are CANNED VEGY'S/FRUITS, BOXED MEALS, POWDERED DRINK MIXES, NON-EXPIRED BABY FORMULA, SAUCES & NOODLES.   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.    Mt. Vernon Academy's Annual Community Auction is Sunday, March 7 at 3:00pm in the MVA gymnasium. Some items up for auction are Amish built shed, ATV, motorcycle and quilts. All proceeds benefit Christian education. Do you have something to donate? They are accepting new or like new items for auction (this is not a yard sale but a true auction). Pastor Bob is willing to pick up and deliver any items you wish to donate. Please call him at 614-439-0818.   Coming in the weeks ahead:  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 drivers to make their delivery to the shelter. They meet in the kitchen of the church at 8:00am, are ready to make their delivery by 9:00 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.   Stepping Stones Learning Center Work Bee.  Would you be willing to spend a few hours at our child care center helping to spruce it up? They have designated Sunday morning, March 14 as their work bee day. Any time you could give between 9:00 and 1:00 would be much appreciated. If you have tools, drop cloths, rollers, you are encouraged to bring them with you.   Stepping Stones is also collecting plastic grocery bags. Please bring them in to the church and leave them in the coat closet.   Our good friend, Steve Duncan is moving to Dayton this spring to be closer to his daughter and her family. He expects to have some household items to sell. Right now he knows of some furniture, a piano, a car (2002 Buick LeSabre, $5500) and house that won't be going with him! Please call his daughter Jane directly at 937-609-2306 or e-mail her at janednesbit@yahoo.com if something interests you.   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.   The Personal Ministries committee is looking for a few folks who would be willing to lead out in adult or children's Sabbath school classes once monthly. We currently have many dedicated teachers but need a few more. If you've never tried leading a SS class, why not give it a try, if not you, then who? Call Doris at 614- 439-0426.   Our condolences go out to Melinda & Dave Monos as they grieve the loss of Melinda's father, Dr. Felix Pascual. Please send your good wishes to the Mono's at 8144 High Plains Ct., Westerville, 43081.