Special Missions Update, Weekly Announcements & Prayer Requests - July 22, 2007
July 22nd, 2007
Special Update for Special Missions Contribution
“Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so. Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means.”
God’s family has always given back to their Father in heaven - even as far back as Cain and Abel! In 2007, Worcester has been given this opportunity and privilege again. Let’s look at the status below and see where we are in this important responsibility. See chart below…
The passage in II Corinthians 8 about giving is very relevant to our situation today in Thank you! Tom, Sydney and the entire Leadership Team ———————————————————– ANNOUNCEMENTS Please send an email to WCOCNEWS@aol.com if you have any questions regarding the announcements. New England Christian Conference: Registration for the New England Christian Con Registration for the New England Christian Conference “Chosen” has begun. Discounted registration fees are available through July 29th at a cost of $35 for adults; $10 for campus and teens and $15 for Friday night only. You must be paid on or before July 29th to qualify for the discount. See Sandy Meindersma or Tracy Reynolds to register and pay. All fees will increase on July 30th. (The discount date has been extended by a week.) World-Wide Time of Fasting for 40 days and Nights: July 18-Aug 26 A group of volunteer disciples came up with an idea in Texas that has grown into something for all disciples to consider. Look the site over and find a few others to possibly join you and many others to consecrate 40 days and nights to calling on God and fasting. For complete info to start praying surf to here on the web: http://www.40days-40nights.org/roadmap Kids’ Camp 2007 – Take the Plunge: Kids’ Camp is scheduled for August 6 – 9, 10 am – 2 pm. Children ages 4 – 9 are invited to attend. Thursday will be “Bring a Friend Day.” Cost is $30 per child before July 22nd; $40 after July 22nd. See Sandy Meindersma to register and pay. Volunteer Prescreening: If you are planning to volunteer for the teen/preteen/kids’ camps please let Kate Bars know so you can be prescreened if necessary Used Book Collection: We will be collecting (used) spiritual books for the Albanian church. If you have a spiritual book you want to donate (very good condition only please), bring to service the next several weeks. There will be a box left outside the sanctuary to collect these books. If you would like to purchase a book or CD that the church has requested, please see Jayne Bartlett or Lori Vangjeli. The last day is 8/5 Men’s Rambo Fellowship Weekend: July 27, 28th and 29th. Anyone who wishes to attend must see Bill Morrone. There will be a women only worship service at 5 pm on Sunday Preteen Camp: The second payment of $100 Pre-Teen Camp, scheduled for August 14 – 19, is due now. Camp must be paid in full by August 1st. The total cost is $320. Please see Jerry or Lori Maday with any questions and to pay. Prayer Requests:
Alphrodite Sutton: Her brother, Nicholas Zois, died recently. Please keep Alphrodite, Cheryl and Jeremy in your prayers. Caroline Meyer: Her father Glennard E. Purvyee passed away recently. Leighann Orr’s father: is recovering from liver cancer surgery. Sue Buss: Will be having hip replacement surgery soon. Mary Parke Plummer: is recovering from a cardiac ablation on the 19th. April Elliott: Her uncle passed away recently. Genny West: Her aunt is very ill Shawn Wooten: Has his appendix removed.









