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<strong>The</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Seventh</strong>-<strong>day</strong> <strong>Adventists</strong>But this enjoyment <strong>of</strong> Godis the substance. <strong>The</strong>re arebut scaered beams,but God is the sun.<strong>The</strong>re are but streams,but God is the fountain.<strong>The</strong>re are but drops,but God is the ocean.- Jonathan Edwards03 /23/13
Responsa Service, 8:15 a.m.This is a reflective service held in the Chapel.Our full-Text search for Jesus leads us to Galatians this morning.Opening Prayer & WelcomeSabbath School, 10:15 a.m.Lesson Study Lesson online: ssnet.org; see also teachwithpower.com.In ClassesWorship Service, 11:30 a.m.Prelude Allegro moderato from Sonata in E flat Major, BWV 525J. S. BachCome, People <strong>of</strong> the Risen KingKeith & Kristyn Getty, Stuart TownsendCome, people <strong>of</strong> the risen King, who delight to bring Him praise.Come all, and tune your hearts to sing to the Morning Star <strong>of</strong> graceOver all the world His people sing, shore to shore we hear them call<strong>The</strong> Truth that cries through ev’ry age: “Our God is all in all.”Rejoice! Rejoice! Let ev’ry tongue rejoice.One heart, one voice, O church <strong>of</strong> Christ rejoice.Invocation & WelcomeWinfred Forson & Rhoda SarpongCall to WorshipMary Lou Seger, Laurie Seger-Collins, Karleigh Collins<strong>The</strong> High LORD has requested an appointment with all <strong>of</strong> you this <strong>day</strong>.This is such a great honor. We can't comprehend why HE grants thisprivilege.HE cherishes these moments. HIS bride is HIS highest joy.<strong>The</strong>n we would not disappoint our LORD. We approach to adore HIM.Hymn <strong>of</strong> Praise 6, O Worship the LordSouthamptonAnthem Little Grey DonkeyNatalie SleethGood Shepherd and Young Musician’s Choirs, Lira Cady, director;Mikaela Hernandez, oboe; Annette Siver, pianoRebirth 21Don PateOffering SNEC BudgetAmelia & Carrie Ann OetmanSoul, Adorn Yourself with GladnessWolfgang Rübsam694, Praise God From Whom All Blessings Old HundredthDedication PrayerAmelia OetmanAnthem Hosanna to the LordBecki Slagle MayoGood Shepherd and Young Musician’s Choirs, Lira Cady, director;Clarion Youth Ringers, Michelle Lee Williams, director; Annette Siver, pianoChildren’s Offering and Moment 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.Prayers <strong>of</strong> the PeopleResponseKaris GrellmanEddie EspinosaCameron Loss
<strong>The</strong> Word Lives Esther 5:1–2Sermon Hiding Behind the PrinceIn normal circumstances, approaching His throne is suicide.<strong>The</strong>se are no longer normal circumstances.Hymn <strong>of</strong> Dedication 494, We Would See JesusBenedictionResponsePostlude Prelude in C minor, BWV 546Arielle CadyDon PateBeldenDon PateJ. S. BachOur services are recorded, and your image may be recorded and used. CCLI# 1364543.While the German culture continues to make great contributions to musical composition, none ismore significant than the works <strong>of</strong> J. S. Bach. His *opera stands above all other composers in itsbreadth <strong>of</strong> musical understanding and magnificence. Bach was just one in a line <strong>of</strong> remarkablechurch organists/cantors in the German Lutheran <strong>Church</strong>. Whereas all organists were expected toimprovise on the chorales and were tested in their application for a position, Bach went many stepsfurther to create beautiful composed preludes or introductions to the chorales that <strong>of</strong>ten had over 20stanzas. Wolfgang Rübsam, a German-educated musician, settled in the US many years ago. Hissetting <strong>of</strong> Schmücke dich was inspired by his great mentor Helmut Walcha, who himself was aBach expert and an organ pedagogue to many American organists. *Complete worksAlso Serving To<strong>day</strong>William Ness ......................................................................................... Organ, PianoCameron Loss .................................................................................. Worship LeaderTom Bloom ....................................................................................... Deacon Leader<strong>Church</strong> LifeA WARM WELCOME to our guests and members. Your presence here is ourhonor and joy. We pray that your heart is open, that the Word is clear, that yourworship is exciting and that you meet someone new to you here to<strong>day</strong>.PRAYER FOCUS: Health Concerns: Gladys and Audrey Ates (Chip’s mother and sister), MarthaSharp (friend <strong>of</strong> the Ates), Leon King, Cheryl Trott, Phil Covey, Amanda Bailey(Joan Kilbourn’s grand-daughter), Saundra Buecler (Laura Lee Williams’ cousinin-law),Al Schleuter, church neighbors June, Linda and Adam, Joel Richards,Roger & Regina Preston, Thor Montgomery, John Wyman (son-in-law <strong>of</strong> theLufkins), Susan Kochenower, Wayne Lufkin, Jimmy Whisenhant (cousin <strong>of</strong>Houston Merriman), James McDonald (Tish Brahmia’s cousin), Reagan Dow. Military Service: Robby Drexler, Kelsey Creighton, Kim King, Steven Morris(nephew <strong>of</strong> 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 our breakfast is hosted by the Pastors,the Beginners and the Trott/Davis class. (Next Sabbath our hosts will be theSpanish, Youth and Sassone/Christoph classes.)CHURCH BOARD: This Tues<strong>day</strong> at 7:00 p.m. (postponed from last week).THIS WEDNESDAY we continue our enriching discussion <strong>of</strong> Hebrews during ourRecalibration events. You are more than welcomed to join us either at 10:00 a.m.or 7:00 p.m. as we continue into chapter 5.20TH ANNUAL TOMATO PLANTING CLASS: Learn how to plant tomatoes fromPete Christoph Tues<strong>day</strong>, Mar. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Community Center.Children accompanied by adults are welcome. One free heirloom tomato for eachattendee. Bring your (clean) yogurt cup.
YOUTH ENSEMBLE OF NEW ENGLAND: We will begin the Easter/Resurrectionweekend with a very special concert this Fri<strong>day</strong> night. <strong>The</strong> Youth Ensemble <strong>of</strong> New England & Friends invite you to an Eastercelebration <strong>of</strong> God's love for one and all here at the <strong>College</strong> <strong>Church</strong>. Fri<strong>day</strong>,Mar. 29, at 7:30 p.m. A free will <strong>of</strong>fering will be taken. <strong>The</strong> Ensemble will also present an Easter eve program <strong>of</strong> great classical andorchestral music at the second “Praise In His House” series concert at theWaymark SDA <strong>Church</strong>, 1048 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA, at 4:30 p.m.Mar. 30. A free will <strong>of</strong>fering will be taken.WE SOON WILL HAVE a fascinating week with Jesus. Our sister church (Village)has asked Pastor Pate to create a special series on the post-resurrection events <strong>of</strong>the gospels, and our church family is invited to join in the blessing. This will occureach evening, Mar. 31–Apr. 5 at 7:00 p.m.EXPERIENCE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: South Lancaster Academy andBrowning Elementary Visitation Day will be Thurs<strong>day</strong>, Apr. 4. It is a wonderfulopportunity for all students in preschool (3 yrs. old by Sept. 30) to twelfth grade tovisit our school. Preschool and pre-kindergarten: 8:00–11:30 a.m.; grades K–12,8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. For more information please call 978-368-8544.MARK TWAIN: AN ORIGINAL STAGE PLAY by actor/playwright Richard Garey,Apr. 7, at 7:00 p.m. Machlan Auditorium, <strong>Atlantic</strong> <strong>Union</strong> <strong>College</strong>. Experience a liveencounter with the amazing man from Hannibal, MO in this spectacular stageshow. Filled with Mark Twain’s special brand <strong>of</strong> humor and touching stories, youwill laugh along with Tom Sawyer and glimpse America through the eyes <strong>of</strong>Huckleberry Finn. Admission charge; tickets available at the SLA/Browning <strong>of</strong>fices.BIBLE STUDIES: If anyone is interested in receiving Bible studies, please contactChip Ates at 972-757-7106 or ceamca@comcast.net.PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY: <strong>The</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Men's Ministrywould like to create a directory <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional services that <strong>College</strong> <strong>Church</strong>members <strong>of</strong>fer, so that people could contact someone in various fields for thesafety <strong>of</strong> a fair price. To be listed, please leave a business card in the marked boxon the round table in the foyer, or email <strong>of</strong>fice@thecollegechurch.com.HEALTH LECTURE SERIES by Dr. Jose Cruz. He has given numerous seminarsand radio shows on health and healing, and he will be presenting the followingtopics at the Leominster SDA <strong>Church</strong>, 445 <strong>Union</strong> Street: Mar. 29, 7 p.m.—Living Sacrifice: Daniel's Testimony Mar. 30, 11 a.m.—<strong>The</strong> Cross and the Discipline to Obtain the Crown <strong>of</strong> Life Mar. 30, 4 p.m.—<strong>The</strong> Little-known Cause <strong>of</strong> Cardiovascular DiseaseAnd when they came to the place that is called<strong>The</strong> Skull, there they crucified him, and thecriminals, one on his right and one on his left.- Luke 23:33, ESV
Calendar <strong>of</strong> EventsMarch 23–29, 2013To<strong>day</strong> 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**7:03 p.m. Sabbath EndsSun<strong>day</strong> 11:30 a.m. CC service on local cable channel 8**5:00 p.m. SLA Accreditation Dinner (FH)6:00 p.m. Men’s Chorus (MR)7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir (MR)Tues<strong>day</strong> 7:00 p.m. <strong>Church</strong> Board (C)*7:15 p.m. Toastmasters (FH)Wednes<strong>day</strong> 9:30 a.m. Playtime/Musikgarten*9:30 a.m. Prayer Time (J)10:00 a.m. Recalibration (C)10:00 a.m. Bulletin Deadline—See Below3:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Choir3:30 p.m. Beginner Bells (FH2)4:30 p.m. Young Musician’s Choir4:30 p.m. Clarion Youth Ringers (FH2)7:00 p.m. Recalibration (C)Thurs<strong>day</strong> 7:00 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous (C)*7:30 p.m. Camera Club (FH)Fri<strong>day</strong> 2:45 p.m. Rose, Thorn and Fiddle (MR)7:00 p.m. 360º/SLA Nights (H)7:10 p.m. Sabbath Begins7:30 p.m. YENE Easter Concert (S)**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 Wednes<strong>day</strong>s at 10:00 a.m. in writing in GoogleDocs or at bulletin@thecollegechurch.com. All submissions require pastoral staffapproval and are subject to editing for clarity, length, content and formatting.Job/apartment listings and event prices are posted on our bulletin board.<strong>Church</strong> Office HoursMon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.; Mon–Wed. 1:30–3:30 p.m.; see calendar abovefor changes. Pastoral staff hours do not always coincide.We thank you for setting your phones and other devices to silent modeduring all services, and for observing the parking restrictions in our lot.To<strong>day</strong> we are getting the full benefit <strong>of</strong> a new sound system that we have achedfor as long as we can remember! Some have been so generous to our ongoingbudget and the Rebirth projects. But truth is that many haven't quite steppedup to take ownership in the wonderful things that are happening here.Did you know that if only the families (giving units) who have not yet beenhelping were to give the price <strong>of</strong> one trip for a small family to Olive Garden permonth we would pay <strong>of</strong>f our total Rebirth 21 loan in less than three years?Really! And our <strong>Church</strong> Family Budget would be in a very healthy position.Just $20.00 per month divided between Rebirth 21 and the Budget wouldaccomplish this! Is it time for you to step up to help?
Calendar <strong>of</strong> Speakers & OfferingsMar. 30 Don Pate; <strong>Atlantic</strong> <strong>Union</strong> NY13Apr. 6 Don Pate; <strong>College</strong> <strong>Church</strong> BudgetApr. 13 Don Pate; World Budget/Christian Record ServicesApr. 20 Kevin Sears, AUC Alumni Weekend; <strong>College</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Budget<strong>Church</strong> MottoWe experience salvation in Jesusand reach out to all in acts <strong>of</strong> love and service.On the pew backs are welcome cards for you to inform us <strong>of</strong> prayer or ministryneeds or address changes, make comments, or join our church (by membershiptransfer, pr<strong>of</strong>ession <strong>of</strong> faith, or baptism). Just fill out the card, then put it in the<strong>of</strong>fering plate or give it to a deacon.Ministry <strong>of</strong> NurtureIf you need a visit, a card, food, a local ride or a listening ear, contact ElaineKennedy (see below).DVDs/CDsTo order a DVD or CD <strong>of</strong> a service, fill out the form on the DVD/CD table in the foyer oron 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 GivingYou can conveniently give to the <strong>College</strong> <strong>Church</strong> online. For details, click theGiving link on www.thecollegechurch.com.Pastor Pate’s Emails and AnnouncementsOur announcement email list is where Pastor Pate sends his popular updates onchurch life, and where we send a weekly notice when the bulletin is ready foronline viewing. You may sign up on our bulletin web page. If you don’t have email,please see the foyer information post for printouts.<strong>College</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Staff Table337 Main Street <strong>of</strong>fice@thecollegechurch.comPO Box 877 www.thecollegechurch.comSouth Lancaster, MA 368-2130 voice01561-0877 368-2016 faxFind us on Facebook or YouTube.Bulletin submissions: bulletin@thecollegechurch.comArea code is 978 unless otherwise noted. Please see our web site for more contacts.Senior Pastor Don Pate Associate Pastor Heather Cookw 368-2132 w 368-2133vision4him@integrity.compastorheathercook@gmail.comHead Elder Ralph Dawkins Head Deacon Carlos Muchiuttih 422-3302, m 808-4753 h 365-5510rodawkins@comcast.netcmuchiutti@gmail.comMembership Clerk Daihyana Vargas-Wood Treasurers Caleb Bastien, Ron Gründerm 424-1096 w 368-2135clerk@thecollegechurch.comtreasurer@thecollegechurch.comMusic Coordinator Kristie Stevenson Ministry <strong>of</strong> Nurture Elaine Kennedym 617-438-3046 368-0603creationsbyKLS@aol.comnurture@thecollegechurch.com
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