Thursday, May 13, 2010

This week:

Sabbath, May 15, 2010. Pastor Loren Seibold – The Things We Learn When We're Young

 

We are excited to have members of our Adventurer Club involved in this weeks worship service. This group is lead out by Betsy & Brian Blocher with the help of many dedicated parents. Your Adventurer Club members are: Busy Bees: Casper McGhee & Lilly Rettstatt. Sun Beams: Gabrielle Anthony, Will Wallace, Michael Blocher, Andrew Bermingham & Britney Grahm. Builder: Brianna Blocher, Cole Rettstatt, Rachelle Pascal & Kristyn Taylor. Helping Hands: Grace Babcock, Gabrielle Ast, David Lubin & Brianna Anthony.

 

Join us this Sabbath afternoon for an informative workshop on Advanced Directives. This includes Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate orders and Next of Kin. You will have the opportunity at this session to put your wishes in written form and have it notarized. Meet with us at 3:00pm in the fellowship hall. There is no charge. Bring family and friends. Take charge of your life.

 

The church secretary is requesting that whoever borrowed the 3-hole punch from the church office, please return it.  J  

 

Coming in the weeks ahead: 

It's graduation season! If you have a graduate in the family, please let the church office know so that we can announce their accomplishments. All we need are their name and place of graduation.

 

Health Food Cupboard May dates: times remain 2:00-4:00.
Friday, May 7 & Sunday May 9
Friday, May 21 & Sunday May 23
**Open during constituency meeting, May 16 from 11:30-3:30**

 

Our choir will be performing their annual vespers concert on Saturday, May 22 at 6:00pm in the sanctuary. They will be singing some of the favorites from this past season's selections.

 

Summer Camp at Camp Mohanven. Summer camp is the place to be in the summer time! You may register online at summeratmohaven.org, or check the literature rack for an application. This year's camps are:

  • Cub/Junior        June 20-27                   ages 6-12
  • Junior camp      June 27-July 4              ages 9-13
  • Ski camp          June 27-July 4              ages 12-17
  • Teen camp       July 4-11                      ages 12-16

 

Towel & Toiletries Drive – This week begins our annual drive for toiletries for the men's shelter. We will be collecting through the month of May. Some items needed are: towels & wash clothes, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant and soap.

 

Don't you just love babies! Those adorably sweet cheeks and chubby little fingers! Would you be willing to spend one Sabbath a month in their company? Cradle roll is looking for two helpers, one piano player and one leader, who would commit to working with our babies once a month. This is an urgent need! Please call Narissa Kennedy, 614-210-0500.

 

Gina Covarrubias is getting married! You are invited to a Bridal shower in her honor on Wednesday, May 26 at 6:30pm in the Garden room. Gina is registered at Macy's and Bed, Bath & Beyond.

 

Annual Women's Tea - The Women's Ministry "Camp Meeting Tea" is being held at the Mount Vernon Academy Cafeteria on Sunday, June 13, from 11:30 am until 2:00 pm. The theme is "Tea by the Sea," and will feature delicious food, an inspiring devotional, gifts, and door prizes. Tickets are $3.00, payable at the event, and must be reserved in advance. Go to www.ohioadventist.org for online reservations, or call Ruth Ann at 740-397-4665, Ext. 111. Reservations deadline is June 4, 2010. (This event is for adults or teens only. No childcare provided.)

 

AROUND TOWNSt. John's Episciple Church (located at the corner of High St. & 161) has started a Friendship Dinner service. They are providing a FREE hot meal on the last Thursday of every month. The meal begins at 6:30 pm. This month they are serving spaghetti & meatballs, salad, rolls, drinks and dessert. This is available to anyone in need of a meal. Please spread the word!!