ANNOUNCEMENTS
*Today (Sunday) is our Church's 20th Birthday! Happy Birthday to us! After worship we will celebrate with cake and ice cream, swapping memories and opening gifts to the church. It is not to late for you to contribute to the celebration by bringing the Church practical birthday gifts like coffee, copy paper and handsoap. A complete "Wish List" is in the newsletter which was mailed out at the end of last week or you can visit the website.
*The Northwood Food Pantry shelves are nearly bare! The Missions Committee is asking the congregation to bring in non- perishable food items during the month of October. A box will be located in Fellowship Hall for your donations. Let's help restock those shelves as the colder weather will soon be here making it even more difficult for so many of our Northwood residents. Many thanks from the Missions Committee!
*The Sunday School Program is looking for one-time help to keep our children safe. Each Sunday there is a Rover in the Sunday School area to be available to assist any teacher and monitor flow of children and anyone else in the area. On Communion Sundays, the children start in Fellowship Hall for a brief service and storytelling. If you could help out by doing either of these things, please sign up on the list outside of Fellowship Hall.
*The Sunday School Program is looking for one-time help to keep our children safe. Each Sunday there is a Rover in the Sunday School area to be available to assist any teacher and monitor flow of children and anyone else in the area. On Communion Sundays, the children start in Fellowship Hall for a brief service and storytelling. If you could help out by doing either of these things, please sign up on the list outside of Fellowship Hall.
*Next Sunday we will celebrate Peace Sunday, as we try to understand what it means to be the blessed peace-keepers. We will gather around our Peace Pole and sing songs to inspire our "peaceful" selves. In conjunction with Peace Sunday, we will host the Pilgrimage for Peace which is making its way from Connecticut to Maine and back. This will take place on Tuesday, October 21st, and we invite you to join us for a pot-luck at 6:00pm and discussion with the walkers about their experiences on the walk and how to promote peace in our world.
*Rev. Gayle Murphy will be leading a retreat for the NH Conference Women's Fellowship. The retreat will be held on Friday and Saturday, with the theme being "What Does God Require of Women Today."
*Centering prayer is peaceful and quiet and it allows us to invite God*s presence and open ourselves to grow in relationship with God. There is a group who meets for Centering prayer on Wednesday mornings at 8:00 am in Fellowship Hall. The prayer time lasts 30 minutes. Anyone is welcome.
*Conversations that strengthen our Faith: Our Bible Study Group meets Wednesdays at 10:00am. The group will be revisiting The Heart of Christianity by Marcus Borg. The Rev. John Schroder continues to guide the group with his thoughtful observations.
*There will be a number of people walking in the Breast Cancer Walk on October 19th and they are looking for your support! Catey McCann will be collecting donations during coffee hour for the Coe- Brown Lady Bears who will be walking and there are two other sponsorships on the table outside of Fellowship Hall.
*There is a box located at the back of the Sanctuary on the bookcase where you can place hymn requests. If there is a favorite hymn you've been wanting to sing, please let us know!
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 21: Pilgrimage for Peace stops here at Northwood
* Congregational Church. There will be a pot-luck
supper and discussion about peace in our times.
*Centering prayer is peaceful and quiet and it allows us to invite God*s presence and open ourselves to grow in relationship with God. There is a group who meets for Centering prayer on Wednesday mornings at 8:00 am in Fellowship Hall. The prayer time lasts 30 minutes. Anyone is welcome.
*Conversations that strengthen our Faith: Our Bible Study Group meets Wednesdays at 10:00am. The group will be revisiting The Heart of Christianity by Marcus Borg. The Rev. John Schroder continues to guide the group with his thoughtful observations.
*There will be a number of people walking in the Breast Cancer Walk on October 19th and they are looking for your support! Catey McCann will be collecting donations during coffee hour for the Coe- Brown Lady Bears who will be walking and there are two other sponsorships on the table outside of Fellowship Hall.
*There is a box located at the back of the Sanctuary on the bookcase where you can place hymn requests. If there is a favorite hymn you've been wanting to sing, please let us know!
COMMUNITY NEWS
*The Northwood Flu Clinic is co-sponsored by the Rochester District VNA and the Harvey Lake Woman's Club. Again, this year it will be held at the Town Hall on Thursday, October 23rd from 2 to 5 p.m. The charge is $35; however, those holding Medicare (Part B) or Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance will not be charged. Other private insurers providing flu shot coverage can be personally billed by submitting a receipt for fee paid.*Plymouth Congregational Church is hosting a film series on current issues. After each viewing, there will be a short discussion on the issues highlighted in the film. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information please call 603.536.2626:
Tuesday, October 14 7:00pm* Something the Lord Made ****** (Racism)
Tuesday, November 11 When I Came Home - ******(Fighting for Homeless Vets)
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*CHANGE A LIFE by PURCHASING UNIQUE GIFTS: Community Church of Durham on 17 Main Street will host a Fair Trade Products Sale on November 1st from 10:00-1:00pm and November 2nd from 11:30-1:00pm. Choose unique products from around the world, while supporting artisans from around the globe!
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Monday**7:00pm*Trustees
Tuesday**7:00pm*Deacons/Finance Committee
Wednesday**8:00am*Centering Prayer
** 10:00am*Bible Study
Thursday**7:00pm*Choir practice
Tuesday**7:00pm*Deacons/Finance Committee
Wednesday**8:00am*Centering Prayer
** 10:00am*Bible Study
Thursday**7:00pm*Choir practice
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