ACC INTERNET NEWS:    Friday, April 25, 2008

A weekly "between the Newsletters" update

The Light on the Hill

The mission of the Atkinson Congregational Church is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and the love of God under the authority and guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Visit us on the web at www.atkinsoncc.org

SUNDAY WORSHIP:    10:00 AM    Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sermon:    "Our Most Powerful Witness"  by Pastor Dionne

Scripture:    1 Peter 3:13-22

Children's Story:    "When You Have A Bad Day"    by Pastor Dionne

Music:    by the Chancel Choir, Megan Errgong-Weider conducting

Moment of Concern:    Gloria Dodge for the Nominating Committee

Acolyte & Bulletin Cover:    Jaden Wood

Greeters:    Jan & Reinie Gallipeau

Fellowship Hour:    Donna & Frank Carbonneau, Linda & Chet Balut and Sue Cunningham

PRAYER CONCERNS

TOM CUNNINGHAM recuperating from recent abdominal surgery.

JACKIE CUNNINGHAM recuperating from recent surgery her hand.

ROSS LANTAFF recuperating from recent pace maker surgery.

SCOTT CROCKER recently diagnosed with cancer.

KIM BUSTA'S MOM & DAD Dad remains in the hospital and Mom recently evacuated from

her home in MO due to flooding.

THIS WEEK AT ACC

Sunday

10:00 AM    WORSHIP/Church School/Nursery

11:15 AM    Folk Choir & Children's Choir Rehearsals

11:30 AM    Handbell Choir Rehearsal

7:00 PM    Spring Concert

Wednesday

7:00 PM    Oil Painting Class with Jackie Cunningham

Thursday

7:00 PM    Chancel Choir Rehearsal

NEXT SUNDAY

9:00 AM    Teacher's Breakfast

10:00 AM    WORSHIP/Church School/Nursery  (Kid's Worship)

11:15 AM    Folk Choir Rehearsal

                     God's Critters

11:30 AM    Handbell Choir Rehearsal

2:30 PM    Rockingham Association Meeting-Newcastle

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 SPRING CONCERTCome join us Sunday, April 27th, for our special Spring Concert at 7:00 PM.  Participating choirs are: The Chancel Choir, Folk Choir, Handbell Choir, Children's Choir, the Timberlane Community Chorus, and a Woodwind Quartet.  A dessert reception will follow the concert.  Hope to see you there!!

SCHOLARSHIP NEWS. . . Now is the time to apply for the Doris and Vivian Horton Scholarship!  To be eligible, the student or his/her family must have been a member of the church for the last three years and the student must be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in college.  You can obtain an application from the church office.  Please send your application no later than June 1, 2008 to Atkinson Congregational Church, ATTN: Scholarship Committee, 101 Main Street, Atkinson, NH 03811.

The CROP Walk is scheduled for Sunday, May 18th (rain or shine) at Hampstead Congregational Church.  Registration will take place at 1:00 PM, with the walk at 1:30.  Ask a Missions Committee member for a sponsor sheet, or just pick one up in Lovejoy Hall after worship.  Come join us to support this important mission, and enjoy great food and fellowship!

All women of the church and friends are invited to attend this year's Tea sponsored by "The Bridges."  It will be held here at the church on Friday, May 16th from 2-4 PM.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Join us and ride the wave of God's love!

Where?    Atkinson Congregational Church

When?    June 24th - 28th, 2008

What Time?    8:30 Am - 12:00 Noon (Family cookout on Saturday 6/28 at Noon!)

For more information call Nancy Monahan @ 362-9639 or email her at nancympt@comcast.net

Have a wonderful and grace filled week!

Pastor Paul