ACC INTERNET NEWS:    Friday, May 9, 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    Pentecost       Mother's Day

Sunday, May 11th is Pentecost....wear something red!

Sermon:    "Consider the Wind"  by Pastor Dionne.

Scripture:    Ezekiel 11:17-20 and Acts 2:1-21

Reader:    Mikki Elliott.

Children's Story:    by Pastor Anderberg.

Acolyte:    Catherine Boudreau.

Greeters:    Joe Houle and Marge Newsam.

Fellowship Hour:    Marc & Kathy Elliott, Jeaneane Tracy, and Bill King.

PRAYER CONCERNS

KIM & PAUL BUSTA in MO for the funeral of Kim's dad.

SUE CUNNINGHAM who is sick and at home.

MARILYN DAVIS recuperating at home with broken leg.

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

Monday

Noon - 2 PM    Prayer Shawl Ministry Knitters

6:30 PM    Cub Scouts

Tuesday

7:00 PM    Missions Committee

Wednesday

7:00 PM    Oil Painting Class with Jackie Cunningham

Thursday . . . June Newsletter Deadline

7:00 PM    Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Friday

2-4 PM    The Bridges' Tea

3:30 - 5:30 PM    Brownies @ Tuthill House

NEXT SUNDAY

10:00 AM    WORSHIP/Church School/Nursery

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

11:30 AM    Handbell Choir Rehearsal

1:00 PM    CROP Walk registration @ Hampstead Congregational Church

1:30 PM    CROP Walk begins

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE?  Please call or e-mail the church office to let us know, so we can share your accomplishments in our next Newsletter.

THE HORTON SCHOLARSHIP deadline is rapidly approaching!   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 mail your completed application to the church, Attn: Scholarship Committee, no later than June 1, 2008.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE:  Please have all articles for the June issue of The Light on the Hill submitted to the church office by this Thursday, May 15th.  Thank you for your cooperation!

PRAYER SHAWL KNITTERS . . . knitters of all abilities are welcome to join us for this outreach ministry on Monday between Noon and 2PM.  Yarn and instructions will be provided, if needed.

TIME FOR TEA!  All women of the church and friends are invited to attend this year's Tea sponsored by "The Bridges" on Friday, May 16th, from 2-4 PM.  We hope you will come and be our gusts!

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

Where?    Atkinson Congregational Church

When?     Tuesday, June 24 -- Saturday, June 28

What Time:    8:30 AM  -  12:00 Noon

(Family Cookout on Saturday, June 28 at Noon!)

VBC Staffing Needs: 

Snack Assistants

Lifeguards (guide/shepherd students through centers)

Skit/Drama performers (for assembly time and/or Bible Story Center)

Photographer

HAMPSTEAD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

61 Main Street  -  Rte. 121, Hampstead

Next Sunday, May 18th (rain or shine!)

Registration @ 1:00 PM / Walk begins @ 1:30 PM

Sponsorship Forms available in Lovejoy Hall after Sunday worship!

A Blessed Mother's Day to all mothers

and to all who honor their mothers in their hearts!

Grace to you and peace!

Pastor Paul