Web Bulletin - Atlantic Union College Church

The College Church of Seventh-day Adventists
We welcome the
Alumni Association of
04 /20/13

Responsa Service, 8:15 a.m.
This is a reflective service held in the Chapel.
This morning we look for insights of Jesus that are unique to I Thessalonians.
Opening Prayer & Welcome
Sabbath School, 10:15 a.m.
Lesson Study Lesson online: ssnet.org; see also teachwithpower.com.
In Classes
Worship Service, 11:30 a.m.
Prelude O Sons and Daughters
Wilbur Held
Introit Holy, Lord
Mosie Lister
College Church Sanctuary Choir, Robert Malin, director
Invocation & Welcome John C. Schumacher-Hardy ’92
Call to Worship Congregational response in bold George Odell ’98
We come willing and obediently,
To praise Him on His Holy Day.
Our Lord requires justice, mercy and love
We come humbly to walk with our God.
Hymn of Praise 16, All People That on Earth Do Well
Old Hundredth
Welcome of Honor Classes Maria Roybal-Hazen’ 75
Anthem Blessed Are the Pure
Jack Kunz
College Church Sanctuary Choir, Robert Malin, director
Alumna of the Year Recognition Maria Roybal-Hazen ’75
Music Nocturne, Op 54, No. 4
Edvard Grieg
Connie Rittenhouse-Drexler ’78, pianist
Offering College Church Budget Christopher Garrity ’94
Aria
George Handel
694, Praise God From Whom All Blessings Old Hundredth
Dedication Prayer Christopher Garrity ’94
Children’s Offering and Moment
Pastor Heather Cook
Call to Prayer Change My Heart (Those who wish may come forward)
Chorus: Change my heart, O God, make it ever true;
Change my heart, O God, may I be like You.
You are the Potter, I am the clay;
Mold me and make me, this is what I pray.
Eddie Espinosa
Prayers of the People Emmanuella Latortue Gibson ’00
Response Amen
Melvin West
Anthem Notes from Peter
The Word Lives
Eugene Butler
College Church Sanctuary Choir, Robert Malin, director

Sermon You Can Reach Out
Hymn of Dedication 365, O Zion, Haste
Benediction
Response God Be In My Head
Postlude Galeries Ancien
Kevin Sears
James Walch
Kevin Sears
John Rutter
Dennis Janzer
Our services are recorded, and your image may be recorded and used. CCLI# 1364543.
Also Serving Today
Horacio Castro ................................................................................................. Organ
Carlos Muchiutti ............................................................................... Deacon Leader
Church Life
WELCOME to this service of worship and praise. A special greeting to the alumni
of Atlantic Union College who have joined us today. May God put a unique
blessing on your fellowship with us and with each other.
PRAYER FOCUS:
Health Concerns: The victims of Monday’s bombings in Boston, Donald Siver
(Donnie’s father), Emily (friend of Ralph Dawkins), Mary Monroe, Gladys and
Audrey Ates (Chip’s mother and sister), Martha Sharp (friend of the Ates),
Leon King, Cheryl Trott, Phil Covey, Amanda Bailey (Joan Kilbourn’s granddaughter),
Saundra Buecler (Laura Lee Williams’ cousin-in-law), Al Schleuter,
Reagan Dow, Joel Richards, Roger & Regina Preston, Thor Montgomery, John
Wyman (son-in-law of the Lufkins), Susan Kochenower, Wayne Lufkin, Jimmy
Whisenhant (cousin of Houston Merriman), James McDonald (Tish Brahmia’s
cousin), church neighbors June, Linda and Adam.
Military Service: Robby Drexler, Kelsey Creighton, Kim King, Steven Morris
(nephew of the Sassones).
Study/Service Abroad: Eric Morris (Bolivia: miboliviaadventura.blogspot.com),
Joy Norman (Korea), Jesse & Hailey Malin (Palau: likeahart.wordpress.com).
FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST: This morning the Earliteens and deacons not in Sabbath
School leadership host our breakfast. We also encourage others to bring food to
support the AUC alumni. Next Week: The Junior and Gifford/Morris/Wendth classes.
THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION invites everyone to a NETS Evangelistic Workshop here
at 3:00 p.m. and a Singspiration and testimony vespers program at 7:00 p.m.
REMIX is an interactive worship service aimed at young adults looking for Jesus
through a new, exciting and casual style of worship and fellowship. Today at the
Strand Theater in Clinton starting at 11:00 a.m. Our speaker will be Pastor
Jonathan Niño and our theme will be, “What do you ask of me, God?”
TOMORROW MORNING we look to do some spring clean-up around our
grounds. Starting at 8:30 we need yard implements and willing bodies to assist
some of the SLA students who will be joining us.
DO YOU KNIT or are you interested in learning to knit, write inspirational pieces, or
do other creative activities? Our ministry reaches out to the newborn, the elderly, the
bereaved and sick with knitted hats, scarves and shawls. Bring your yarn and great
ideas to our Prayer Shawl Brunch tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
COMMUNITY CAFÉ: We need College Church members to provide and serve
food at the café tomorrow from 4:00–6:30 p.m. If interested, please contact
Barbara King, 978-368-8419.

Out
Membership Transfers—First Reading
Lynn Zabaleta to the Burnt Mills church, Silver Spring, MD
PETE CHRISTOPH’S gardening class: This Tuesday at 6:30, Lancaster
community center.
OUR MID-WEEK GROWTH GATHERINGS will continue to work in Hebrews 6
this week. You are more than invited to join us at 10:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. for the
good stretching in the Word.
MONEY MANAGEMENT FOR LIFE: A Liberating Approach to Personal Financial
Planning will be held at the Village SDA Church) on Wednesday evenings at 8:00
p.m., April 24–June 5. Presented by Thomas W. Murray, MBA.
STERLING HEALTHCARE MINISTRY: This Friday at 10:00 a.m. To participate,
contact Michelle Lee Williams at 508-728-6495.
WOMEN’S BREAKFAST & SEMINAR at the Sterling church Sunday, April 28, at
9:30 a.m. Topic by Darin Haig, MED, LMHC: “How to Say No” and “Setting Limits
and Boundaries.” For more information, call Karen Bisson at 978-563-1662.
THE YOUTH ENSEMBLE OF NEW ENGLAND invites you to their annual Pops
Concert to be held at Berlin's 1870 Town Hall, 12 Woodward Avenue, Berlin, MA,
on Sunday, April 28, at 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. Come hungry as we will be
selling lemonade, coffee and tea with delectable sweets and savory treats.
THE ATLANTIC WIND SYMPHONY invites you to their annual Spring Pops Concert
on April 28, 7:00 p.m., Machlan Auditorium, AUC. Selections from Holst, Gershwin,
Williams, Copeland and more! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert at 7:00. Presale
discounted tickets available. Contact: 508 847-1155 or davecady@comcast.net.
LADIES, if you missed the last Women's Night you missed a treat—a chair massage.
Mark your calenders for the next event, the 2nd annual mother-daughter (or granddaughter,
niece, etc) occasion on Monday, May 6. Please RSVP to Charlotte Creighton
at 978-368-7000 by Apr. 29. Look forward to seeing you there! Kari Radford
FUN AT CAMP SONRISE: Join us for three weeks of affordable Christ centered
day camp for Kindergarteners–12 year olds at the College Church. See
campsonrise.com for more information and online registration.
July 8-12: Sea creatures
July 15-19: Mission to Kenya: grasslands of the Masai Mara
July 22-26: Put on the Armor of God
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY: The College Church Men's Ministry
would like to create a directory of professional services that College Church
members offer, so that people could contact someone in various fields for the
safety of a fair price. To be listed, please leave a business card in the marked box
on the round table in the foyer, or email office@thecollegechurch.com.
OVER THE NEXT TWO SABBATHS all church members will have a chance to
participate in a survey about issues raised from members with the church board this
last Tuesday night. Please reply only one time, but we want all to reply. Thank you!
WATCH ENTIRE COLLEGE CHURCH SERVICES free at youtube.com/user/
collegechurchofsda. Each week’s service will usually be ready by Tuesday
evening, sometimes sooner.

Calendar of Events
April 20–26, 2013
Today 8:15 a.m. Responsa (C)
9:30 a.m. Breakfast (FH)
10:15 a.m. Sabbath School (S)
11:30 a.m. Worship Service (S)
11:30 a.m. CC service on local cable channel 8**
3:00 p.m. NETS Evangelism Workshop (C)*
5:00 p.m. Alumni Supper (FH)
7:00 p.m. AUC Alumni Vespers
7:34 p.m. Sabbath Ends
Sunday 8:30 a.m. CC Outdoor Work Bee*
10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Brunch and Ministry (FH)*
11:30 a.m. CC service on local cable channel 8**
4:00 p.m. Community Café*
6:00 p.m. Men’s Chorus (MR)
7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir (MR)
Tuesday 7:15 p.m. Toastmasters (FH)
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Playtime/Musikgarten*
9:30 a.m. Prayer Time (C)
10:00 a.m. Recalibration (C)
10:00 a.m. Bulletin Deadline—See Below
3:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Choir
3:30 p.m. Beginner Bells (FH2)
4:30 p.m. Young Musician’s Choir
4:30 p.m. Clarion Youth Ringers (FH2)
7:00 p.m. Recalibration (C)
Thursday 7:00 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous (C)*
7:30 p.m. Camera Club (FH)
Friday 10:00 a.m. Sterling Healthcare Ministry*
2:45 p.m. Rose, Thorn and Fiddle (MR)
7:00 p.m. 360º/SLA Nights (H)
7:41 p.m. Sabbath Begins
*See announcements for more. **Delayed one week; start time depends on station schedule.
C: Chapel; ER: Earliteen Room; F: Foyer; FH: Fellowship Hall; H: Pastor Heather’s home;
JR: Junior Room; MR: Music Room; O: Office; P: Primary; S: Sanctuary; Y: Youth Center.
Bulletin submissions are due Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. in writing in Google
Docs or at bulletin@thecollegechurch.com. All submissions require pastoral staff
approval and are subject to editing for clarity, length, content and formatting.
Job/apartment listings and event prices are posted on our bulletin board.
Church Office Hours
Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.; Mon–Wed. 1:30–3:30 p.m.; see calendar above
for changes. Pastoral staff hours do not always coincide.
We thank you for setting your phones and other devices to silent mode
during all services, and for observing the parking restrictions in our lot.
Your generosity came bursting through again as we collected $4,885 for the Haiti
well project—amazing! In two weeks we changed the life of a whole village!
It's because of dedication like this that we know we can remind you of our
ongoing commitments for our church family budget. We have the choice of
paying $285,000 in interest on our Rebirth 21 loan, or paying a lot less. Your
ongoing faithfulness is more appreciated than you can know!

Apr. 27
May 4
May 11
May 18
Calendar of Speakers & Offerings
Heather Cook; SNEC Budget
Frank Tochterman; College Church Budget
Don Pate; World Budget/Atlantic Union College Special Offering
Don Pate; College Church Budget
Church Motto
We experience salvation in Jesus
and reach out to all in acts of love and service.
On the pew backs are welcome cards for you to inform us of prayer or ministry
needs or address changes, make comments, or join our church (by membership
transfer, profession of faith, or baptism). Just fill out the card, then put it in the
offering plate or give it to a deacon.
Ministry of Nurture
If you need a visit, a card, food, a local ride or a listening ear, contact Elaine
Kennedy (see below).
DVDs/CDs
To order a DVD or CD of a service, fill out the form on the DVD/CD table in the foyer or
on our web site, email video@thecollegechurch.com, or call us. DVD/Video Library:
To borrow an item, come to the video counter in the foyer after church.
Online Giving
You can conveniently give to the College Church online. For details, click the
Giving link on www.thecollegechurch.com.
Pastor Pate’s Emails and Announcements
Our announcement email list is where Pastor Pate sends his popular updates on
church life, and where we send a weekly notice when the bulletin is ready for
online viewing. You may sign up on our bulletin web page. If you don’t have email,
please see the foyer information post for printouts.
College Church Staff Table
337 Main Street office@thecollegechurch.com
PO Box 877 www.thecollegechurch.com
South Lancaster, MA 368-2130 voice
01561-0877 368-2016 fax
Find us on Facebook or YouTube.
Bulletin submissions: bulletin@thecollegechurch.com
Area code is 978 unless otherwise noted. Please see our web site for more contacts.
Senior Pastor Don Pate Associate Pastor Heather Cook
w 368-2132 w 368-2133
vision4him@integrity.com
pastorheathercook@gmail.com
Head Elder Ralph Dawkins Head Deacon Carlos Muchiutti
h 422-3302, m 808-4753 h 365-5510
rodawkins@comcast.net
cmuchiutti@gmail.com
Membership Clerk Daihyana Vargas-Wood Treasurers Caleb Bastien, Ron Gründer
m 424-1096 w 368-2135
clerk@thecollegechurch.com
treasurer@thecollegechurch.com
Music Coordinator Kristie Stevenson Ministry of Nurture Elaine Kennedy
m 617-438-3046 368-0603
creationsbyKLS@aol.com
nurture@thecollegechurch.com