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.