Let’s sing together: There will be a town-wide Hymn-singing on Sunday, January 10th at 5:00pm. We will gather at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church for a pot-luck supper, followed by a chance to sing your favorite Hymns or Christian music.
Gift Cards to Benefit NCC: We will continue to take orders for gift cards after the holiday season has passed. Order forms are available in Fellowship Hall. Orders will be submitted on the 3rd Sunday of each month and cards handed out on the 4th Sunday. Contact Tiffany at 332-5808 or t_george12@hotmail.com with questions.
Shoveling assistance: April showers may bring May flowers, but winter storms bring blocked walkways...and we need your assistance with shoveling. If you would be willing to be on call or responsible for a certain day, please let Dan Ferguson or the Church office know.
Sunday School Teachers needed: We have the greatest kids in our Church school and they need even greater Sunday School Teachers and Substitutes. We are looking to fill slots for January, February or March. There is a wonderful curriculum to share! Please contact Scott Hignett, Diane Prescott or Pam English.
Centering Prayer: You are all invited to a time of centering prayer every Wednesday at 8:00 am for 30 minutes. Jo Chase is hosting us in her home at 306 Catamount Road.
Christmas Eve Offering: $ 1,109.39
12/27/09 Offering: Income $ 1,087.00 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 38 Adults, 3 Children
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
SYNC: Loving and supporting teenagers can be an exhilarating, painful, exciting, frightful, rewarding and frustrating experience. How we stay connected with our teens, and who our teens are connected with, can be key components in supporting young people in exploring their worlds constructively. Join us on January 6, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at Coe Brown Northwood Academy to spend an evening with Stephen Andrew, LCSW, LADC, CCS. Stephen brings extensive experience working with children and adults and will share in helping us more effectively support the healthy development of all teens. Learn more at www.hetimaine.org. This event is FREE and open to the public. Refreshments served. Event sponsored by SYNC (Supporting Youth In Communities) Coalition. For more information on SYNC Coalition, visit at http://synccoalition.org.
The Epiphany Arts Festival will once again transform the sanctuary into a visual delight during January and February under the talented hands of our own Neil English. It is time to be thinking of your special creation(s) to share. PLEASE NOTE: All entries MUST be received by 7 pm on January 5th—no later. The festival is about showcasing the talent that resides within our greater church family and their relatives; all art forms are encouraged. Photographs and wall artwork must be framed to include two screw eyes with frame wire attached. Fabric wall hangings should include some means for hanging; quilts must have hanging “sleeves”; wooden rods will be provided. Forms must be filled out in duplicate to expedite identification. Please make note that the show will be dismantled after church on February 14th . Arrangements should be made for removal of your piece at that time. For further information, call Neil at 736-9681.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
The late December newsletter is here
http://www.northwoodcongregational.org/newsletter/1209.pdf
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Friday, December 4, 2009
December 6 - Announcements & Meetings
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Advent Devotions: Advent is the Season of preparation for the Coming of Christ. We will be posting Advent Devotions on NCC’s website on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at www.northwoodcongregational.org. Check them out and use them to help with your spiritual journey through Advent.
Advent Booklets: are now available on the table outside Fellowship Hall. These are for families to use as Daily Devotionals. This year’s booklet is filled with stories from people of faith in all times.
Christmas by Design: Many thanks to all who worked so hard to make Christmas by Design such a huge success. Fund-raisers are crucial to the financial well-being of the church and you all make them happen!
St. Paul’s: St. Paul’s School in Concord invites the public to its Annual Service of Lessons and Carols. It is held
Communion Offering: During this holiday season, the Northwood Congregational Church will be collecting for a variety of worthwhile causes. With the economic turmoil continuing to impact all of us, we understand this is a very challenging time for everyone. So let Christ guide you in what you can offer this holiday season whether it is your time to help others, your monthly mission offerings, gifts of food or goods, or any other support you can offer to those in need. We are providing some early information so you can plan your year-end giving to those in need as part of the Church Community. Christmas Baskets: As discussed above we will be food for the December Missions to help distribute 14 Christmas Baskets in coordination with the Diaconate. (Sign up sheet is inside Fellowship Hall.) Santa's Helpers: Get those needles clicking! Again this year, we will be participating in Santa's Helper in coordination with the Northwood Fire Department. In years past, we have been very successful in providing children's mittens and hats to distribute to needy families. Please pick some up as you shop this year as we know they get hard to find as winter approaches. We will begin collecting them in December. Christmas Gift Family in Need: We are currently working with our local community leaders to identify a family that we can provide assistance in the form of Christmas gift giving. We are currently reviewing appropriate Mission causes for the sharing of the donations from the Christmas Eve Church service. (Please note: when making checks to support Mission giving, make them payable to NCC, with Mission in the Memo section, so that the funds can be properly tracked and then allocated to that Mission.)
Gift Cards to Benefit NCC: NCC can easily make some extra money by selling gifts cards from major retailers. Here's how it works: let Pam English know which gift cards in what amounts you’d like to purchase, write a check out for that amount to Northwood Congregational Church and give it to Pam at church on Sundays (i.e.: JC Penny, Regal Cinemas). They will be processed on a weekly basis. You receive the gift card no more 10 days later, probably sooner. Our church gets a certain percent of the purchase, there’s no fee to you and in some cases there may even be a perk or two! Please see our church-wide e-mail for further detailed information and a list of participating retailers is available on the table outside of Fellowship Hall.
Christmas Caroling Coordinator: Could you please assist us in organizing a Christmas Caroling party for the church? Contact Gayle if you are interested.
Poinsettias for Christmas: Would you like to donate a plant for a shut-in or dedicate one for a loved one, etc. These would make for a lovely addition to our Christmas decorating for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. They will be placed in the sanctuary from December 13 through the 24th. Please contact Brenda Dunbar at 942-5954 to make arrangements to have them at the church and inform us as to your wish of giving them to a shut-in or taking care of the plant yourself.
Centering Prayer: You are all invited to a time of centering prayer every Wednesday at 8:00 am for 30 minutes. Jo Chase is hosting us in her home at 306 Catamount Road.
Last Week: Income $ 717.50 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 55 Adults, 15 Children
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Monday 6:30pm Men’s Dinner
Tuesday 10:30am Lay Visitors
6:30pm Finance Committee
7:00pm Deacons
Wednesday 8:00am Centering Prayer
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
Next Sunday 9:00am Worship
Children’s Pageant
5:00pm Lessons & Carols at
St. Paul’s School
Advent Devotions: Advent is the Season of preparation for the Coming of Christ. We will be posting Advent Devotions on NCC’s website on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at www.northwoodcongregational.org. Check them out and use them to help with your spiritual journey through Advent.
Advent Booklets: are now available on the table outside Fellowship Hall. These are for families to use as Daily Devotionals. This year’s booklet is filled with stories from people of faith in all times.
Christmas by Design: Many thanks to all who worked so hard to make Christmas by Design such a huge success. Fund-raisers are crucial to the financial well-being of the church and you all make them happen!
St. Paul’s: St. Paul’s School in Concord invites the public to its Annual Service of Lessons and Carols. It is held
Communion Offering: During this holiday season, the Northwood Congregational Church will be collecting for a variety of worthwhile causes. With the economic turmoil continuing to impact all of us, we understand this is a very challenging time for everyone. So let Christ guide you in what you can offer this holiday season whether it is your time to help others, your monthly mission offerings, gifts of food or goods, or any other support you can offer to those in need. We are providing some early information so you can plan your year-end giving to those in need as part of the Church Community. Christmas Baskets: As discussed above we will be food for the December Missions to help distribute 14 Christmas Baskets in coordination with the Diaconate. (Sign up sheet is inside Fellowship Hall.) Santa's Helpers: Get those needles clicking! Again this year, we will be participating in Santa's Helper in coordination with the Northwood Fire Department. In years past, we have been very successful in providing children's mittens and hats to distribute to needy families. Please pick some up as you shop this year as we know they get hard to find as winter approaches. We will begin collecting them in December. Christmas Gift Family in Need: We are currently working with our local community leaders to identify a family that we can provide assistance in the form of Christmas gift giving. We are currently reviewing appropriate Mission causes for the sharing of the donations from the Christmas Eve Church service. (Please note: when making checks to support Mission giving, make them payable to NCC, with Mission in the Memo section, so that the funds can be properly tracked and then allocated to that Mission.)
Gift Cards to Benefit NCC: NCC can easily make some extra money by selling gifts cards from major retailers. Here's how it works: let Pam English know which gift cards in what amounts you’d like to purchase, write a check out for that amount to Northwood Congregational Church and give it to Pam at church on Sundays (i.e.: JC Penny, Regal Cinemas). They will be processed on a weekly basis. You receive the gift card no more 10 days later, probably sooner. Our church gets a certain percent of the purchase, there’s no fee to you and in some cases there may even be a perk or two! Please see our church-wide e-mail for further detailed information and a list of participating retailers is available on the table outside of Fellowship Hall.
Christmas Caroling Coordinator: Could you please assist us in organizing a Christmas Caroling party for the church? Contact Gayle if you are interested.
Poinsettias for Christmas: Would you like to donate a plant for a shut-in or dedicate one for a loved one, etc. These would make for a lovely addition to our Christmas decorating for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. They will be placed in the sanctuary from December 13 through the 24th. Please contact Brenda Dunbar at 942-5954 to make arrangements to have them at the church and inform us as to your wish of giving them to a shut-in or taking care of the plant yourself.
Centering Prayer: You are all invited to a time of centering prayer every Wednesday at 8:00 am for 30 minutes. Jo Chase is hosting us in her home at 306 Catamount Road.
Last Week: Income $ 717.50 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 55 Adults, 15 Children
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Monday 6:30pm Men’s Dinner
Tuesday 10:30am Lay Visitors
6:30pm Finance Committee
7:00pm Deacons
Wednesday 8:00am Centering Prayer
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
Next Sunday 9:00am Worship
Children’s Pageant
5:00pm Lessons & Carols at
St. Paul’s School
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Advent Devotion - December 1, 2009
ADVENT DEVOTIONS
This is the first of our Advent devotions using our Website to connect with you all. There will be a new devotion every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and I hope it will become a part of your Advent ritual. In the midst of all that life is demanding of us, I trust that these devotions will be easy to access and will help you to make room for God in your holiday preparations.
For what we access in this devotional time is God. The God who comes into this world as an unassuming child. The God who overcame all in the resurrection of that child 33 years later. The God who guides us in the teachings of Jesus as he walked in our world between birth and death.
Setting aside time for God is far more important than setting aside time for all that needs to be done at this time of year. So do try to set aside the time to check into this blog and to pray. The hope is that you will then be aware of God’s presence with you as you shop, decorate, make gifts for our friends and family, and all the other important things that you do at this time of year. May you find God’s blessing in it all.
PRAYER: Gracious God, who in Your infinite patience, awaits us in this season of Advent. Let us breathe in Your spirit. Let us be guided by Your presence. Let us serve You in all we do in these days. We pray it in Jesus’s name. Amen.
This is the first of our Advent devotions using our Website to connect with you all. There will be a new devotion every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and I hope it will become a part of your Advent ritual. In the midst of all that life is demanding of us, I trust that these devotions will be easy to access and will help you to make room for God in your holiday preparations.
For what we access in this devotional time is God. The God who comes into this world as an unassuming child. The God who overcame all in the resurrection of that child 33 years later. The God who guides us in the teachings of Jesus as he walked in our world between birth and death.
Setting aside time for God is far more important than setting aside time for all that needs to be done at this time of year. So do try to set aside the time to check into this blog and to pray. The hope is that you will then be aware of God’s presence with you as you shop, decorate, make gifts for our friends and family, and all the other important things that you do at this time of year. May you find God’s blessing in it all.
PRAYER: Gracious God, who in Your infinite patience, awaits us in this season of Advent. Let us breathe in Your spirit. Let us be guided by Your presence. Let us serve You in all we do in these days. We pray it in Jesus’s name. Amen.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
11.29-Announcements & Meetings
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Beginning of Advent: Today marks the beginning of Advent, which is the Season of preparation for the Coming of Christ. We will be posting Advent Devotions on NCC’s website on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at www.northwoodcongregational.org. Check them out and use them to help with your spiritual journey through Advent.
Advent Booklets: are now available on the table outside Fellowship Hall. These are for families to use as Daily Devotionals. This year’s booklet is filled with stories from people of faith in all times.
Christmas by Design: On Saturday, December 5th from 9am-2 pm NCC will have ‘Christmas by Design.’ Lucy & Friends Christmas Greens, creative chefs and crafters will share their skills with demonstrations and sales of products. Storytelling with NH Hampshire’s own humorist, Becky Rule. Music played by John Schroeder! A “Conversation Café” invites people to have a cup of soup with warm homemade bread or taste-treats from the chefs. Then, too, gifts for giving and food fare for entertaining will help you prepare for the coming holiday season.
Christmas by Design Raffle: Our raffle baskets will be in Fellowship Hall today. Please come down, inspect, and maybe purchase a few tickets. We will also have a couple of surprises for you next Saturday. We are a part of "Christmas by Design" and all proceeds go to our church.
Communion Offering: During this holiday season, the Northwood Congregational Church will be collecting for a variety of worthwhile causes. With the economic turmoil continuing to impact all of us, we understand this is a very challenging time for everyone. So let Christ guide you in what you can offer this holiday season whether it is your time to help others, your monthly mission offerings, gifts of food or goods, or any other support you can offer to those in need. We are providing some early information so you can plan your year-end giving to those in need as part of the Church Community. Christmas Baskets: As discussed above we will be food for the December Missions to help distribute 14 Christmas Baskets in coordination with the Diaconate. (Sign up sheet is inside Fellowship Hall.) Santa's Helpers: Get those needles clicking! Again this year, we will be participating in Santa's Helper in coordination with the Northwood Fire Department. In years past, we have been very successful in providing children's mittens and hats to distribute to needy families. Please pick some up as you shop this year as we know they get hard to find as winter approaches. We will begin collecting them in December. Christmas Gift Family in Need: We are currently working with our local community leaders to identify a family that we can provide assistance in the form of Christmas gift giving. We are currently reviewing appropriate Mission causes for the sharing of the donations from the Christmas Eve Church service. (Please note: when making checks to support Mission giving, make them payable to NCC, with Mission in the Memo section, so that the funds can be properly tracked and then allocated to that Mission.)
Help with Advent Children’s Messages: We are looking for a team of four who can present our Advent Children’s Messages. There is a prepared script and there is no need for rehearsal or talent. Please see Gayle if you might enjoy this.
Christmas Caroling Coordinator: Could you please assist us in organizing a Christmas Caroling party for the church? Contact Gayle if you are interested.
Poinsettias for Christmas: Would you like to donate a plant for a shut-in or dedicate one for a loved one, etc. These would make for a lovely addition to our Christmas decorating for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. They will be placed in the sanctuary from December 13 through the 24th. Please contact Brenda Dunbar at 942-5954 to make arrangements to have them at the church and inform us as to your wish of giving them to a shut-in or taking care of the plant yourself.
Centering Prayer: You are all invited to a time of centering prayer every Wednesday at 8:00 am for 30 minutes. Jo Chase is hosting us in her home at 306 Catamount Road.
Last Week: Income $ 977.00 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 55 Adults, 16 Children
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Tuesday 7:00pm Christian Education Wednesday 8:00am Centering Prayer
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
Saturday 9-2:00pm Christmas by Design
Beginning of Advent: Today marks the beginning of Advent, which is the Season of preparation for the Coming of Christ. We will be posting Advent Devotions on NCC’s website on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at www.northwoodcongregational.org. Check them out and use them to help with your spiritual journey through Advent.
Advent Booklets: are now available on the table outside Fellowship Hall. These are for families to use as Daily Devotionals. This year’s booklet is filled with stories from people of faith in all times.
Christmas by Design: On Saturday, December 5th from 9am-2 pm NCC will have ‘Christmas by Design.’ Lucy & Friends Christmas Greens, creative chefs and crafters will share their skills with demonstrations and sales of products. Storytelling with NH Hampshire’s own humorist, Becky Rule. Music played by John Schroeder! A “Conversation Café” invites people to have a cup of soup with warm homemade bread or taste-treats from the chefs. Then, too, gifts for giving and food fare for entertaining will help you prepare for the coming holiday season.
Christmas by Design Raffle: Our raffle baskets will be in Fellowship Hall today. Please come down, inspect, and maybe purchase a few tickets. We will also have a couple of surprises for you next Saturday. We are a part of "Christmas by Design" and all proceeds go to our church.
Communion Offering: During this holiday season, the Northwood Congregational Church will be collecting for a variety of worthwhile causes. With the economic turmoil continuing to impact all of us, we understand this is a very challenging time for everyone. So let Christ guide you in what you can offer this holiday season whether it is your time to help others, your monthly mission offerings, gifts of food or goods, or any other support you can offer to those in need. We are providing some early information so you can plan your year-end giving to those in need as part of the Church Community. Christmas Baskets: As discussed above we will be food for the December Missions to help distribute 14 Christmas Baskets in coordination with the Diaconate. (Sign up sheet is inside Fellowship Hall.) Santa's Helpers: Get those needles clicking! Again this year, we will be participating in Santa's Helper in coordination with the Northwood Fire Department. In years past, we have been very successful in providing children's mittens and hats to distribute to needy families. Please pick some up as you shop this year as we know they get hard to find as winter approaches. We will begin collecting them in December. Christmas Gift Family in Need: We are currently working with our local community leaders to identify a family that we can provide assistance in the form of Christmas gift giving. We are currently reviewing appropriate Mission causes for the sharing of the donations from the Christmas Eve Church service. (Please note: when making checks to support Mission giving, make them payable to NCC, with Mission in the Memo section, so that the funds can be properly tracked and then allocated to that Mission.)
Help with Advent Children’s Messages: We are looking for a team of four who can present our Advent Children’s Messages. There is a prepared script and there is no need for rehearsal or talent. Please see Gayle if you might enjoy this.
Christmas Caroling Coordinator: Could you please assist us in organizing a Christmas Caroling party for the church? Contact Gayle if you are interested.
Poinsettias for Christmas: Would you like to donate a plant for a shut-in or dedicate one for a loved one, etc. These would make for a lovely addition to our Christmas decorating for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. They will be placed in the sanctuary from December 13 through the 24th. Please contact Brenda Dunbar at 942-5954 to make arrangements to have them at the church and inform us as to your wish of giving them to a shut-in or taking care of the plant yourself.
Centering Prayer: You are all invited to a time of centering prayer every Wednesday at 8:00 am for 30 minutes. Jo Chase is hosting us in her home at 306 Catamount Road.
Last Week: Income $ 977.00 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 55 Adults, 16 Children
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Tuesday 7:00pm Christian Education Wednesday 8:00am Centering Prayer
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
Saturday 9-2:00pm Christmas by Design
Friday, November 20, 2009
Nov. 22 - Announcements & Meetings
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This Is What We Are Thankful for: Many thanks to all who contributed items to fill 14 Thanksgiving Baskets! Thanks to those who donated food, donated money for turkeys and hams, donated your time to deliver baskets, to Ken Bowick who is coordinating the assembly of the boxes and to the Northwood Country Market who donated 10 turkeys and are selling the last 4 to us at cost. These baskets will make a huge difference to 14 families here in Northwood.
Town-wide Thanksgiving Service: There will be a town-wide Thanksgiving Service this afternoon at 5:30pm at the Baptist Church. There will be a food in-gathering to benefit the Northwood Food Pantry.
Christmas by Design: On Saturday, December 5th from 9am-2 pm NCC will have ‘Christmas by Design.’ Lucy & Friends Christmas Greens, creative chefs and crafters will share their skills with demonstrations and sales of products. Storytelling with NH Hampshire’s own humorist, Becky Rule. Music played by John Schroeder! A “Conversation Café” invites people to have a cup of soup with warm homemade bread or taste-treats from the chefs. Then, too, gifts for giving and food fare for entertaining will help you prepare for the coming holiday season.
Communion Offering: In these hard economic times, our community needs our holiday help. The Deacons and Mission Committee have agreed to provide fourteen holiday baskets this Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Communion Offering for the month of November will go towards the purchase of turkeys and hams for each basket. Thank you for your generosity. (Please note: when making checks to support Mission giving, make them payable to NCC, with Mission in the Memo section, so that the funds can be properly tracked and then allocated to that Mission.)
Help with Advent Children’s Messages: We are looking for a team of four who can present our Advent Children’s Messages. There is a prepared script and there is no need for rehearsal or talent. Please see Gayle if you might enjoy this.
Christmas Caroling Coordinator: Could you please assist us in organizing a Christmas Caroling party for the church? Contact Gayle if you are interested.
Poinsettias for Christmas: Would you like to donate a plant for a shut-in or dedicate one for a loved one, etc. These would make for a lovely addition to our Christmas decorating for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. They will be placed in the sanctuary from December 13 through the 24th. Please contact Brenda Dunbar at 942-5954 to make arrangements to have them at the church and inform us as to your wish of giving them to a shut-in or taking care of the plant yourself.
Centering Prayer: You are all invited to a time of centering prayer every Wednesday at 8:00 am for 30 minutes. Jo Chase is hosting us in her home at 306 Catamount Road.
Last Week: Income $ 625.00 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 50 Adults, 14 Children
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Sunday 5:30pm Town-wide Thanksgiving Service– Baptist Church Wednesday 8:00am Centering Prayer
Friday Church office closed: Thanksgiving Holiday
Next Sunday Beginning of Advent
This Is What We Are Thankful for: Many thanks to all who contributed items to fill 14 Thanksgiving Baskets! Thanks to those who donated food, donated money for turkeys and hams, donated your time to deliver baskets, to Ken Bowick who is coordinating the assembly of the boxes and to the Northwood Country Market who donated 10 turkeys and are selling the last 4 to us at cost. These baskets will make a huge difference to 14 families here in Northwood.
Town-wide Thanksgiving Service: There will be a town-wide Thanksgiving Service this afternoon at 5:30pm at the Baptist Church. There will be a food in-gathering to benefit the Northwood Food Pantry.
Christmas by Design: On Saturday, December 5th from 9am-2 pm NCC will have ‘Christmas by Design.’ Lucy & Friends Christmas Greens, creative chefs and crafters will share their skills with demonstrations and sales of products. Storytelling with NH Hampshire’s own humorist, Becky Rule. Music played by John Schroeder! A “Conversation Café” invites people to have a cup of soup with warm homemade bread or taste-treats from the chefs. Then, too, gifts for giving and food fare for entertaining will help you prepare for the coming holiday season.
Communion Offering: In these hard economic times, our community needs our holiday help. The Deacons and Mission Committee have agreed to provide fourteen holiday baskets this Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Communion Offering for the month of November will go towards the purchase of turkeys and hams for each basket. Thank you for your generosity. (Please note: when making checks to support Mission giving, make them payable to NCC, with Mission in the Memo section, so that the funds can be properly tracked and then allocated to that Mission.)
Help with Advent Children’s Messages: We are looking for a team of four who can present our Advent Children’s Messages. There is a prepared script and there is no need for rehearsal or talent. Please see Gayle if you might enjoy this.
Christmas Caroling Coordinator: Could you please assist us in organizing a Christmas Caroling party for the church? Contact Gayle if you are interested.
Poinsettias for Christmas: Would you like to donate a plant for a shut-in or dedicate one for a loved one, etc. These would make for a lovely addition to our Christmas decorating for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. They will be placed in the sanctuary from December 13 through the 24th. Please contact Brenda Dunbar at 942-5954 to make arrangements to have them at the church and inform us as to your wish of giving them to a shut-in or taking care of the plant yourself.
Centering Prayer: You are all invited to a time of centering prayer every Wednesday at 8:00 am for 30 minutes. Jo Chase is hosting us in her home at 306 Catamount Road.
Last Week: Income $ 625.00 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 50 Adults, 14 Children
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Sunday 5:30pm Town-wide Thanksgiving Service– Baptist Church Wednesday 8:00am Centering Prayer
Friday Church office closed: Thanksgiving Holiday
Next Sunday Beginning of Advent
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Late October Newsletter
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NCC Later October Newsletter
NCC Later October Newsletter
Friday, November 13, 2009
Nov. 15 - Announcements & Meetings
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congregational Meeting: You are invited to a meeting after worship today to hear about Sabbatical time for Gayle and the church from mid January through early April. We will make presentations about the concept of Sabbatical, our specific plans and how the church will function while Gayle is gone. Come with your questions and concerns, and we will attempt to answer them. The meeting will be held in the Sanctuary immediately following worship.
Communion Offering: In these hard economic times, our community needs our holiday help. The Deacons and Mission Committee have agreed to provide fourteen holiday baskets this Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Communion Offering for the month of November will go towards the purchase of turkeys and hams for each basket. There also is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall for the other contents of the baskets. All items are due back by 9:00 am on Sunday, November 22. Thank you for your generosity. (Please note: when making checks to support Mission giving, make them payable to NCC, with Mission in the Memo section, so that the funds can be properly tracked and then allocated to that Mission.)
Help with Advent Children’s Messages: We are looking for a team of four who can present our Advent Children’s Messages. There is a prepared script and there is no need for rehearsal or talent. Please see Gayle if you might enjoy this.
Christmas Caroling Coordinator: Could you please assist us in organizing a Christmas Caroling party for the church? Contact Gayle if you are interested.
Town-wide Thanksgiving Service: There will be a town-wide Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 22 at 5:30pm at the Baptist Church. There will be a food in-gathering to benefit the Northwood Food Pantry. Even if you are unable to join us in Worship in the morning, come to the Town-wide Service.
Envisioning Survey: As we go about our Envisioning Process,
we are seeking to find out how well this church serves its parishioners. The surveys were sent out in the last newsletter and were sent electronically to those who receive the newsletter by email. Use as much room as you need to answer the questions, and we hope that everyone in the family will fill one out. There is a designated box for you to return the survey in the upstairs hall way, under the time line. Or they can be mailed to the church at PO Box 65, Northwood, NH 03261 or given to any committee member (Michael Magoon, Priscilla Merrill or Gayle Murphy.)
Centering Prayer: You are all invited to a time of centering prayer every Wednesday at 8:00 am for 30 minutes. Jo Chase is hosting us in her home at 306 Catamount Road.
Last Week: Income $ 1,047.25 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 49 Adults, 13 Children
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Sunday 2:30pm Installation of Bryan Moore as Pastor at Candia Church
Tuesday 5:30pm Study of Acts
7:00pm Church Council
Wednesday 8:00am Centering Prayer
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
Friday 2:00pm Lay Visitors
5:30pm Envisioning Committee
Congregational Meeting: You are invited to a meeting after worship today to hear about Sabbatical time for Gayle and the church from mid January through early April. We will make presentations about the concept of Sabbatical, our specific plans and how the church will function while Gayle is gone. Come with your questions and concerns, and we will attempt to answer them. The meeting will be held in the Sanctuary immediately following worship.
Communion Offering: In these hard economic times, our community needs our holiday help. The Deacons and Mission Committee have agreed to provide fourteen holiday baskets this Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Communion Offering for the month of November will go towards the purchase of turkeys and hams for each basket. There also is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall for the other contents of the baskets. All items are due back by 9:00 am on Sunday, November 22. Thank you for your generosity. (Please note: when making checks to support Mission giving, make them payable to NCC, with Mission in the Memo section, so that the funds can be properly tracked and then allocated to that Mission.)
Help with Advent Children’s Messages: We are looking for a team of four who can present our Advent Children’s Messages. There is a prepared script and there is no need for rehearsal or talent. Please see Gayle if you might enjoy this.
Christmas Caroling Coordinator: Could you please assist us in organizing a Christmas Caroling party for the church? Contact Gayle if you are interested.
Town-wide Thanksgiving Service: There will be a town-wide Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 22 at 5:30pm at the Baptist Church. There will be a food in-gathering to benefit the Northwood Food Pantry. Even if you are unable to join us in Worship in the morning, come to the Town-wide Service.
Envisioning Survey: As we go about our Envisioning Process,
we are seeking to find out how well this church serves its parishioners. The surveys were sent out in the last newsletter and were sent electronically to those who receive the newsletter by email. Use as much room as you need to answer the questions, and we hope that everyone in the family will fill one out. There is a designated box for you to return the survey in the upstairs hall way, under the time line. Or they can be mailed to the church at PO Box 65, Northwood, NH 03261 or given to any committee member (Michael Magoon, Priscilla Merrill or Gayle Murphy.)
Centering Prayer: You are all invited to a time of centering prayer every Wednesday at 8:00 am for 30 minutes. Jo Chase is hosting us in her home at 306 Catamount Road.
Last Week: Income $ 1,047.25 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 49 Adults, 13 Children
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Sunday 2:30pm Installation of Bryan Moore as Pastor at Candia Church
Tuesday 5:30pm Study of Acts
7:00pm Church Council
Wednesday 8:00am Centering Prayer
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
Friday 2:00pm Lay Visitors
5:30pm Envisioning Committee
Friday, November 6, 2009
November 8 - Announcements & Meetings
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congregational Meeting: You are invited to a meeting after worship on November 15th to hear about Sabbatical time for Gayle and the church from mid January through early April. We will make presentations about the concept of Sabbatical, our specific plans and how the church will function while Gayle is gone. Come with your questions and concerns, and we will attempt to answer them. The meeting will be held in the Sanctuary immediately following worship.
Communion Offering: In these hard economic times, our community needs our holiday help. The Deacons and Mission Committee have agreed to provide fourteen holiday baskets this Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Communion Offering for the month of November will go towards the purchase of turkeys and hams for each basket. There also is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall for the other con
tents of the baskets. All items are due back by 9:00 am on Sunday, November 22. Thank you for your generosity. (Please note: when making checks to support Mission giving, make them payable to NCC, with Mission in the Memo section, so that the funds can be properly tracked and then allocated to that Mission.)
Study of Acts: We will continue our study of the Biblical book of Acts on Tuesday evenings at 5:30. This week we will focus on Chapters 21-24 and pay particular attention to the early Christian commitment to Jesus. Anyone can come at 5:00 for a brown bag dinner.
Town-wide Thanksgiving Service: There will be a town-wide Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 22 at 5:00. The location is yet to be determined, but we know there will be a food in-gathering to benefit the Northwood Food Pantry. Save the date and look for the details soon.
Envisioning Survey: As we go about our Envisioning Process,
we are seeking to find out how well this church serves its parishioners. The surveys were sent out in the last newsletter and were sent electronically to those who receive the newsletter by email. Use as much room as you need to answer the questions, and we hope that everyone in the family will fill one out. There is a designated box for you to return the survey in the upstairs hall way, under the time line. Or they can be mailed to the church at PO Box 65, Northwood, NH 03261 or given to any committee member (Michael Magoon, Priscilla Merrill or Gayle Murphy.)
Centering Prayer: You are all invited to a time of centering prayer every Wednesday at 8:00 am for 30 minutes. Jo Chase is hosting us in her home at 306 Catamount Road.
Last Week: Income $ 1,327.00 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 43 Adults, 4 Children
COMMUNITY NEWS
Community Play: The Northwood Theatre Workshop is putting on the play, “The Crucible.” There is one show remaining today, November 8 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available by calling 339-2080, and ticket prices are $12.00/$10.00 for Seniors and Students.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Sunday 1:00pm Envisioning Committee
Monday 7:00pm Trustees
Tuesday 5:30pm Study of Acts
6:30pm Finance Committee
7:00pm Deacons
Wednesday 8:00am Centering Prayer
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
Congregational Meeting: You are invited to a meeting after worship on November 15th to hear about Sabbatical time for Gayle and the church from mid January through early April. We will make presentations about the concept of Sabbatical, our specific plans and how the church will function while Gayle is gone. Come with your questions and concerns, and we will attempt to answer them. The meeting will be held in the Sanctuary immediately following worship.
Communion Offering: In these hard economic times, our community needs our holiday help. The Deacons and Mission Committee have agreed to provide fourteen holiday baskets this Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Communion Offering for the month of November will go towards the purchase of turkeys and hams for each basket. There also is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall for the other con
tents of the baskets. All items are due back by 9:00 am on Sunday, November 22. Thank you for your generosity. (Please note: when making checks to support Mission giving, make them payable to NCC, with Mission in the Memo section, so that the funds can be properly tracked and then allocated to that Mission.)
Study of Acts: We will continue our study of the Biblical book of Acts on Tuesday evenings at 5:30. This week we will focus on Chapters 21-24 and pay particular attention to the early Christian commitment to Jesus. Anyone can come at 5:00 for a brown bag dinner.
Town-wide Thanksgiving Service: There will be a town-wide Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 22 at 5:00. The location is yet to be determined, but we know there will be a food in-gathering to benefit the Northwood Food Pantry. Save the date and look for the details soon.
Envisioning Survey: As we go about our Envisioning Process,
we are seeking to find out how well this church serves its parishioners. The surveys were sent out in the last newsletter and were sent electronically to those who receive the newsletter by email. Use as much room as you need to answer the questions, and we hope that everyone in the family will fill one out. There is a designated box for you to return the survey in the upstairs hall way, under the time line. Or they can be mailed to the church at PO Box 65, Northwood, NH 03261 or given to any committee member (Michael Magoon, Priscilla Merrill or Gayle Murphy.)
Centering Prayer: You are all invited to a time of centering prayer every Wednesday at 8:00 am for 30 minutes. Jo Chase is hosting us in her home at 306 Catamount Road.
Last Week: Income $ 1,327.00 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 43 Adults, 4 Children
COMMUNITY NEWS
Community Play: The Northwood Theatre Workshop is putting on the play, “The Crucible.” There is one show remaining today, November 8 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available by calling 339-2080, and ticket prices are $12.00/$10.00 for Seniors and Students.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Sunday 1:00pm Envisioning Committee
Monday 7:00pm Trustees
Tuesday 5:30pm Study of Acts
6:30pm Finance Committee
7:00pm Deacons
Wednesday 8:00am Centering Prayer
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
Monday, October 5, 2009
Oct 2009 Missions
DEAR NORTHWOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH MEMBERS AND FRIENDS:
The information below summarizes an upcoming mission opportunity and the results of our previous mission effort.
OCTOBER 2009 MISSION - STRAFFORD COUNTY HOMELESS SHELTER
The October Mission is the Strafford County Homeless Center in Rochester. SCHC is a local non-profit organization that has been operating for 10 years in a ranch style home donated by Waste Management. It is a cold shelter, meaning it is only opened from October through April for localhomeless families and single parents. Offering shelter, food, case management, love and support, its mission also links homeless individuals to community social services, employment opportunities, continued education, medical/legal services, drug and alcohol support services, and low-incomehousing possibilities. Funding for the Center is through local churches and private citizens, and relies on a volunteer-based staff pool. Your donations can be cash, supplies (i.e.: personal hygiene products, bedding, office supplies, ink cartridges, paper, postage stamps), or volunteer time for 5-6 hour shifts on weekends through the winter. Our own Jan Grande is the Shelter Director, so please contact her with any questions.
SEPTEMBER 2009 MISSION RESULTS - A LIGHT FOR ZIMBABWE & UCC UKAMA PARTNERSHIP
The Northwood Congregational Church membership and friends donated 9 boxes to "A Light forZimbabwe." In addition to personal donations of supplies, we purchased about $227 of items to supplement the shipments. As the attached photo shows, we collected and boxed 2 mountain bikes, medicine/first aid supplies/eyeglasses, library and text books, school supplies, paper, clothing, sewing items, and many other needed items. The boxes were delivered on October 2, 2009 to the gymnasium of New England Pentecostal Ministries in Pelham, NH (see photo of portion of boxes). These items will be put in a 40-foot long container box which will take about 8 weeks to arrive in Zimbabwe and hopefully all items will be distributed to their intended recipients by Christmas. Thanks to one particularly generous donor, we are also contributing $450 to "A Light for Zimbabwe" of which $150 is to be used for shipping and $300 to be used for other supplies for the Zamchiya Church and Mt. Selinda/Chikore Mission. We we also able to send a check for $510.87 to NH Council UCC to be distributed between Zamchiya Church and other designated UCCZ Ukama Partnershipchurches in Zimbabwe. We trust and pray that all these donations will be put to good use and reach their intended recipients. We are proud of what we have been able to do this year and thank the congregation for their generosity to meet the needs of our brothers and sisters in Zimbabwe for this important mission!
Northwood Congregational Church
Mission Committee
Tom Bobowski
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Aug 30, 2009 Announcements
Rally Day will be held on Sunday, September 13. This is the kick-off to our program year and the start of our Sunday School program. Plan to join us for this fun day of the gathering of the community after busy summers.
Special offerings for the month of August will be sent to the Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association. This is the organization that makes it possible for many of our Northwood neighbors to remain in the comfort of their own homes and receive the medical care that they need. What a welcome relief to people who would otherwise be required to enter a nursing home! Their Support Services Program also offers Personal Care Service Providers, Homemakers, Staff Companions and In Home Providers. For further information call 332-1133 or visit www.yourvna.org. As always, the Missions Committee thanks you! (Please note: when making checks to support Mission giving, make them payable to NCC, with Mission in the Memo section, so that the funds can be properly tracked and then allocated to that Mission.)
The Rockingham Association of the United Church of Christ invites you to a day on Star Island, Saturday September 12 from 9:45-4:00. The Association has negotiated special ferry rates with a 33% discount off the normal ticket prices, $25.00/person, $10.00/child 6-12, under 6 free. We need the count and checks by August 31 which both go to Gregg Pitman (298 Harmony Road Northwood. . Come join fellow UCC’ers in meeting, worship, and a lovely day.
Save Saturday September 12 for a Lasagna Dinner and Show. We will be treated to a dinner of the Drown family famous lasagna, salad, and pie. After dinner there will be a show featuring Becky Rule and Maren Tirabassi. Tickets are $10.00 and the proceeds will go to fix the church’s front porch. There is also a sign-up for people to donate ingredients and their time setting up, cleaning up and serving.
Our children are tending a garden in summer Sunday School. We still need adults and youth to help our children. There will be a sign-up outside of Fellowship Hall for you to sign up for one Sunday during the summer to help. We also need someone who will put up a fence around the garden to keep our neighborly critters from eating all the fruits of the children’s work.
Centering prayer is silent and peaceful…where we offer our time as a love offering to God. It allows us to invite God’s presence and open ourselves to grow in relationship with God. The Centering prayer group meets Wednesday mornings at 8:00am at 11 Blaisdell Dr. The prayer time lasts 30 minutes. Anyone is welcome. If you have questions or need directions, speak with Mary Ann Lippincott 942.6070.
Last Week: Income $ 688.00 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 36 Adults, 4 Children
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Sunday 8/9/2009
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Neil English will be our Lay Preacher today. We’d like to thank not only Neil, but all our Musical Assistants, Lay Preachers and Lay Readers for making our services brighter with the gifts they bring to our Congregation!
Gayle Murphy is on vacation until August 11th. The Deacons will be on call for any emergencies and will check the phone daily. Please contact Jo Chase at 942.8940 or 545.4195 if there is an emergency and they will make sure you get the pastoral care you need.
Kat will be taking her summer hiatus during the weeks of August 10 and 17, returning Wednesday, August 26th. I wish you all a wonderful summer and will see you late August.
Special offerings for the month of August will be sent to the Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association. This is the organization that makes it possible for many of our Northwood neighbors to remain in the comfort of their own homes and receive the medical care that they need. What a welcome relief to people who would otherwise be required to enter a nursing home! Their Support Services Program also offers Personal Care Service Providers, Homemakers, Staff Companions and In Home Providers. For further information call 332-1133 or visit www.yourvna.org. As always, the Missions Committee thanks you! (Please note: when making checks to support Mission giving, make them payable to NCC, with Mission in the Memo section, so that the funds can be properly tracked and then allocated to that Mission.)
Our children are tending a garden in summer Sunday School. We still need adults and youth to help our children. There will be a sign-up outside of Fellowship Hall for you to sign up for one Sunday during the summer to help. We also need someone who will put up a fence around the garden to keep our neighborly critters from eating all the fruits of the children’s work.
Please share the bounty of your gardens by donating flowers for the Communion Table to brighten our Worship. There is a sign-up sheet outside of Fellowship Hall.
Centering prayer is silent and peaceful…where we offer our time as a love offering to God. It allows us to invite God’s presence and open ourselves to grow in relationship with God. The Centering prayer group meets Wednesday mornings at 8:00am at 11 Blaisdell Dr. The prayer time lasts 30 minutes. Anyone is welcome. If you have questions or need directions, speak with Mary Ann Lippincott 942.6070.
The Wednesday 6:00pm book discussion group is reading various books on authors of the New Testament, the growth of early Christianity and early beliefs that were not included in our Scriptures. Five books by Bart Ehrman are being circulated as well as several by other authors. This discussion will probably continue through August. Please join us on Wednesday.
Last Week: Income $ 1,243.00 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 36 Adults, 6 Children
COMMUNITY NEWS
Come celebrate Indonesian Independence Day! Maranatha Congregational Church in Madbury is hosting a free supper on Saturday, August 15th from 5-6:00pm. Directions: Rte. 155 North towards Dover, turn left after playing fields onto Town Hall Road, turn right into Town Hall parking lot.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Sunday 8/2/2009
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Rev. John Schroeder is our preacher and worship leader today. He is a retired American Baptist Pastor who is now living in Northwood. His claim to fame in our congregation is that he is the father of Jo Chase.
Gayle Murphy is on vacation until August 11th as her son gets married! This week, Rev. John Schroeder will be our worship leader and preacher. On August 9, Neil English will be our lay preacher and worship leader. The Deacons will be on call for any emergencies and will check the phone daily. Please contact Jo Chase at 942.8940 or 545.4195 if there is an emergency and they will make sure you get the pastoral care you need.
Kat will be taking her summer hiatus during the weeks of August 10 and 17, returning Wednesday, August 26th. I wish you all a wonderful summer and will see you late August.
Special offerings for the month of August will be sent to the Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association. This is the organization that makes it possible for many of our Northwood neighbors to remain in the comfort of their own homes and receive the medical care that they need. What a welcome relief to people who would otherwise be required to enter a nursing home! Their Support Services Program also offers Personal Care Service Providers, Homemakers, Staff Companions and In Home Providers. For further information call 332-1133 or visit www.yourvna.org. As always, the Missions Committee thanks you! (Please note: when making checks to support Mission giving, make them payable to NCC, with Mission in the Memo section, so that the funds can be properly tracked and then allocated to that Mission.)
Our children are tending a garden in summer Sunday School. We still need adults and youth to help our children. There will be a sign-up outside of Fellowship Hall for you to sign up for one Sunday during the summer to help. We also need someone who will put up a fence around the garden to keep our neighborly critters from eating all the fruits of the children’s work.
Join friends, family, and church members for the 4th Annual NCC attendance at a NH Fishercats ballgame on Thursday, August 6th. This year we have an opportunity to be part of the pre-game, non-denominational faith discussion with a group of Fishercats in the baseball chapel. A group will leave from the NCC parking lot at 4:30pm, or you can meet us at the Box Office. Tickets are limited, so please sign up outside of Fellowship Hall to reserve your tickets. Tickets are $10 each. For more information, contact Michael Magoon at 603-608-5444. If you let Michael know today, he can probably get tickets for you to join us.
Please share the bounty of your gardens by donating flowers for the Communion Table to brighten our Worship. There is a sign-up sheet outside of Fellowship Hall.
Centering prayer is silent and peaceful…where we offer our time as a love offering to God. It allows us to invite God’s presence and open ourselves to grow in relationship with God. The Centering prayer group meets Wednesday mornings at 8:00am at 11 Blaisdell Dr. The prayer time lasts 30 minutes. Anyone is welcome. If you have questions or need directions, speak with Mary Ann Lippincott 942.6070.
The Wednesday 6:00pm book discussion group is reading various books on authors of the New Testament, the growth of early Christianity and early beliefs that were not included in our
Scriptures. Five books by Bart Ehrman are being circulated as well as several by other authors. This discussion will probably continue through August. Please join us on Wednesday.
Last Week: Income $ 816.00 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 31 Adults, 1 Children
COMMUNITY NEWS
Come celebrate Indonesian Independence Day! Maranatha Congregational Church in Madbury is hosting a free supper on Saturday, August 15th from 5-6:00pm. Directions: Rte. 155 North towards Dover, turn left after playing fields onto Town Hall Road, turn right into Town Hall parking lot.
Friday, July 24, 2009
7/26 Annnouncements
Our thanks go to Coe-Brown Academy for allowing us to worship in this beautiful place. This is land that the school owns and uses for its educational purposes and we are glad that they share it so willingly with us.
Thanks to all who have made this worship service possible. Our musicians are: Jo Chase, Kathy Conway and Thomas Masison. The Deacons have carried down chairs, helped to set up the worship space, welcomed you and done just about everything else to make this an effective worship service.
Gayle Murphy will be on vacation the next two weeks as her son gets married! Next week, Rev. John Schroeder will be our worship leader and preacher. On August 9, Neil English will be our lay preacher and worship leader. The Deacons will be on call for any emergencies and will check the phone daily. Please contact Jo Chase at 942.8940 or 545.4195 if there is an emergency and they will make sure you get the pastoral care you need.
This month The Missions Committee is asking the congregation to please contribute to the Cocheco Valley Humane Society during the month. All animal shelters are “bursting at the seams” with so many animals to care for at this time of economic upheaval. No longer is it just the stray animals being brought in but the beloved pets of owners who can no longer care for them. Thank you for your support and concern for these animals. “Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.” ~Author unknown. (Please note: when making checks to support Mission giving, make them payable to NCC, with Mission in the Memo section, so that the funds can be properly tracked and then allocated to that Mission.)
Our children are tending a garden in summer Sunday School. We still need adults and youth to help our children. There will be a sign-up outside of Fellowship Hall for you to sign up for one Sunday during the summer to help. We also need someone who will put up a fence around the garden to keep our neighborly critters from eating all the fruits of the children’s work.
Join friends, family, and church members for the 4th Annual NCC attendance at a NH Fishercats ballgame on Thursday, August 6th. This year we have an opportunity to be part of the pre-game, non-denominational faith discussion with a group of Fishercats in the baseball chapel. A group will leave from the NCC parking lot at 4:30pm, or you can meet us at the Box Office. Tickets are limited, so please sign up outside of Fellowship Hall to reserve your tickets. Tickets are $10 each. For more information, contact Michael Magoon at 603-608-5444. Today is the last day to sign up.
Please share the bounty of your gardens by donating flowers for the Communion Table to brighten our Worship. There is a sign-up sheet outside of Fellowship Hall.
Centering prayer is silent and peaceful…where we offer our time as a love offering to God. It allows us to invite God’s presence and open ourselves to grow in relationship with God. The Centering prayer group meets Wednesday mornings at 8:00am at 11 Blaisdell Dr. The prayer time lasts 30 minutes. Anyone is welcome. If you have questions or need directions, speak with Mary Ann Lippincott 942.6070.
The Wednesday 6:00pm book discussion group is reading various books on authors of the New Testament, the growth of early Christianity and early beliefs that were not included in our Scriptures. Five books by Bart Ehrman are being circulated as well as several by other authors. This discussion will probably continue through August. Please join us on Wednesday.
Last Week: Income $ 816.00 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 53 Adults, 3 Children
COMMUNITY NEWS
Come celebrate Indonesian Independence Day! Maranatha Congregational Church in Madbury is hosting a free supper on Saturday, August 15th from 5-6:00pm. Directions: Rte. 155 North towards Dover, turn left after playing fields onto Town Hall Road, turn right into Town Hall parking lot.
Thanks to all who have made this worship service possible. Our musicians are: Jo Chase, Kathy Conway and Thomas Masison. The Deacons have carried down chairs, helped to set up the worship space, welcomed you and done just about everything else to make this an effective worship service.
Gayle Murphy will be on vacation the next two weeks as her son gets married! Next week, Rev. John Schroeder will be our worship leader and preacher. On August 9, Neil English will be our lay preacher and worship leader. The Deacons will be on call for any emergencies and will check the phone daily. Please contact Jo Chase at 942.8940 or 545.4195 if there is an emergency and they will make sure you get the pastoral care you need.
This month The Missions Committee is asking the congregation to please contribute to the Cocheco Valley Humane Society during the month. All animal shelters are “bursting at the seams” with so many animals to care for at this time of economic upheaval. No longer is it just the stray animals being brought in but the beloved pets of owners who can no longer care for them. Thank you for your support and concern for these animals. “Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.” ~Author unknown. (Please note: when making checks to support Mission giving, make them payable to NCC, with Mission in the Memo section, so that the funds can be properly tracked and then allocated to that Mission.)
Our children are tending a garden in summer Sunday School. We still need adults and youth to help our children. There will be a sign-up outside of Fellowship Hall for you to sign up for one Sunday during the summer to help. We also need someone who will put up a fence around the garden to keep our neighborly critters from eating all the fruits of the children’s work.
Join friends, family, and church members for the 4th Annual NCC attendance at a NH Fishercats ballgame on Thursday, August 6th. This year we have an opportunity to be part of the pre-game, non-denominational faith discussion with a group of Fishercats in the baseball chapel. A group will leave from the NCC parking lot at 4:30pm, or you can meet us at the Box Office. Tickets are limited, so please sign up outside of Fellowship Hall to reserve your tickets. Tickets are $10 each. For more information, contact Michael Magoon at 603-608-5444. Today is the last day to sign up.
Please share the bounty of your gardens by donating flowers for the Communion Table to brighten our Worship. There is a sign-up sheet outside of Fellowship Hall.
Centering prayer is silent and peaceful…where we offer our time as a love offering to God. It allows us to invite God’s presence and open ourselves to grow in relationship with God. The Centering prayer group meets Wednesday mornings at 8:00am at 11 Blaisdell Dr. The prayer time lasts 30 minutes. Anyone is welcome. If you have questions or need directions, speak with Mary Ann Lippincott 942.6070.
The Wednesday 6:00pm book discussion group is reading various books on authors of the New Testament, the growth of early Christianity and early beliefs that were not included in our Scriptures. Five books by Bart Ehrman are being circulated as well as several by other authors. This discussion will probably continue through August. Please join us on Wednesday.
Last Week: Income $ 816.00 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 53 Adults, 3 Children
COMMUNITY NEWS
Come celebrate Indonesian Independence Day! Maranatha Congregational Church in Madbury is hosting a free supper on Saturday, August 15th from 5-6:00pm. Directions: Rte. 155 North towards Dover, turn left after playing fields onto Town Hall Road, turn right into Town Hall parking lot.
Friday, July 17, 2009
July 19th Service
Good people of the Northwood Church,
I just want to let you know that Sunday I will preach on the popular book by William Young, entitled The Shack. It is an imaginative book about what it would be like to spend the weekend with God the Father/Mother, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. There has been a lot excitement about the book and a lot of criticism.
Even if you haven't read the book, the issues should be relevant to our understanding and relating to God.
May God bless you on this day,
Gayle Murphy
added by c kofer
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
July 15th announcements
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Sunday, we will worship down at the Point on Harvey Lake. We are so blessed to have this place of beauty so easily accessible to us. Please plan to bring your own portable chair and dress according to the weather. If it is raining we will reschedule the service for later in August.
The Counted Cross-stitch Artwork that we are dedicating was done by Edna Irving, Marcia Severance’s Aunt. The picture of the Last Supper was framed by Marcia Severance and will hang just outside of the Sanctuary as you go out to the new part of the church. Edna made the cross-stitch as a Memorial to Evelyn and Perry Richardson because she knew that they loved this church. Evelyn Richardson is Edna’s sister and Marcia Severence’s Mother.
This month The Missions Committee is asking the congregation to please contribute to the Cocheco Valley Humane Society during the month. All animal shelters are “bursting at the seams” with so many animals to care for at this time of economic upheaval. No longer is it just the stray animals being brought in but the beloved pets of owners who can no longer care for them. Thank you for your support and concern for these animals. “Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.” ~Author unknown. (Please note: when making checks to support Mission giving, make them payable to NCC, with Mission in the Memo section, so that the funds can be properly tracked and then allocated to that Mission.)
Our children are tending a garden in summer Sunday School. We still need adults and youth to help our children. There will be a sign-up outside of Fellowship Hall for you to sign up for one Sunday during the summer to help. We also need someone who will put up a fence around the garden to keep our neighborly critters from eating all the fruits of the children’s work.
Join friends, family, and church members for the 4th Annual NCC attendance at a NH Fishercats ballgame on Thursday, August 6th. This year we have an opportunity to be part of the pre-game, non-denominational faith discussion with a group of Fishercats in the baseball chapel. A group will leave from the NCC parking lot at 4:30pm, or you can meet us at the Box Office. Tickets are limited, so please sign up outside of Fellowship Hall to reserve your tickets. Tickets are $10 each. For more information, contact Michael Magoon at 603-608-5444.
Our Youth will be doing a mission project with Families in Transition on Saturday, July 25. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Gayle Murphy or Eric Kofer.
Please share the bounty of your gardens by donating flowers for the Communion Table to brighten our Worship. There is a sign-up sheet outside of Fellowship Hall.
Centering prayer is silent and peaceful…where we offer our time as a love offering to God. It allows us to invite God’s presence and open ourselves to grow in relationship with God. The Centering prayer group meets Wednesday mornings at 8:00am at 11 Blaisdell Dr. The prayer time lasts 30 minutes. Anyone is welcome. If you have questions or need directions, speak with Mary Ann Lippincott 942.6070.
The Wednesday 6:00pm book discussion group is reading various books on authors of the New Testament, the growth of early Christianity and early beliefs that were not included in our
Scriptures. Five books by Bart Ehrman are being circulated as well as several by other authors. This discussion will probably continue through August. Please join us on Wednesday.
Last Week: Income $ 1,029.00 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: (unknown) Adults, (unknown) Children, 24 Animals
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Slight change in summer schedule
Outdoor service will be on July 26 and Youth Sunday will be August 16.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Blessing of the animals
Join us for the blessing of the animals on July 12th, 2009! Bring either your pets or a picture for us to bless your pet.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Announcements for the last week of June
Sunday was Judy Frase’s last day as we welcome Ruthie Bencal as our summer organist. This church is overflowing with abundant musical talent and we are deeply grateful to Judy for sharing her gifts and her faith with us. We will look forward to her returning in the fall.
Our children will be planting a garden in summer Sunday School. We still need adults and youth to help our children. There will be a sign-up outside of Fellowship Hall for you to sign up for one Sunday during the summer to help. We also need someone who will put up a fence around the garden to keep our neighborly critters from eating all the fruits of the children’s work.
Join friends, family, and church members for the 4th Annual NH Fishercats ballgame. This year we have an opportunity to be part of the pre-game, non-denominational faith discussion with a group of Fishercats in the baseball chapel. A group will leave from the NCC parking lot at 4:30pm, or you can meet us at the Box Office. Tickets are limited, so please sign up below to reserve your tickets. Tickets are $10 each. For more information, contact Michael Magoon at 603-608-5444.
The number of people finding it necessary to use the Northwood Food Pantry continues to increase- a sure sign of the poor economic situation we are now experiencing. The Missions Committee is asking the congregation to please contribute non-perishable food, personal hygiene items and/or monetary donations to the Northwood Food Pantry during the month of June. A box is located in Fellowship Hall for your donations. Thank you to all for your support! (Please note: when making checks to support Mission giving, make them payable to NCC, with Mission in the Memo section, so that the funds can be properly tracked and then allocated to that Mission.)
Centering prayer is silent and peaceful…where we offer our time as a love offering to God. It allows us to invite God’s presence and open ourselves to grow in relationship with God. The Centering prayer group meets Wednesday mornings at 8:00am at 11 Blaisdell Dr. Time and day may change to meet members’ needs. The prayer time lasts 30 minutes. Anyone is welcome. If you have questions or need directions, speak with Mary Ann Lippincott 942.6070.
A book study meets on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm. The group is reading The Shack which discusses evil in the world, bad things happening to good people and how to understand God and ourselves in relations to this. It is a good and easy read, and you are welcome to join them.
Last Week: Income $ 744.14 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 59 Adults, 5 Children
LOST and HOPEFULLY FOUND:
· There was a small silver key left in Kat’s office. It looks like a key that may go to a lock box or file cabinet. It is taped to the base of the monitor waiting for its owner.
· A bag of matchbox cars was left in Fellowship Hall and are seeking out the special child that is missing them and they would like to be driven home. (On counter behind Kat’s desk.)
· A navy blue Par Four jacket was found in Fellowship Hall and would like to be reclaimed and protect its owner from all the rain. (On counter behind Kat’s desk.)
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Wednesday 8:00am Centering Prayer
(Lippincott/McCann home)
6:00pm Book Study: The Shack
Friday Office closed for 4th of July
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Holy Week 2009
For those unable to see the image above:
April 5 Palm Sunday
April 9 Maundy Thursday Service 7pm
April 10 Good Friday Service 5:30pm
April 11 Easter Flowers Arranged 10:00am, Sunrise Service rehearsal 11:00am
April 12 Easter Sunday - Sunrise Service 7am, Breakfast 8am, Sanctuary Service 9am, Easter Egg Hunt 10:30am
Sunday, February 22, 2009
The season of Lent begins at the end of this month
with the observance of Ash Wednesday. This is a brief evening service on February 25th beginning at 7:00 which ushers us into the
penitent nature of Lent. It is a deeply moving service when the
ashes of humanity are placed upon our foreheads, we confess our
need for God’s presence and forgiveness in our lives, and wait for
the fulfillment of Lent in the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter.
The Lenten theme for the sermons during the course of the season will focus on
different ways that relationship with God is broken. We hope this theme will help each of
us identify with the different ways we have broken our relationship with God and will point
us to look into Biblical precedence for the estrangement from God and its answers of rec-
onciliation for us.
We will offer a class on Peace during this time; looking at the different forms of
peace; freedom from war, freedom from interpersonal conflict, spiritual peace, how to par-
ent your children in the ways of peace, and ways for us to be involved in bringing about
peace in our world. The classes will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning March 11, and
will begin with a pot-luck supper at 6:00, and the class beginning at 7:00-8:30.
We have some exciting events coming at the end of Lent with Palm Sunday, Maundy
Thursday, and Easter Sunday. This year we will be adding a Good Friday service which you
can attend for 30 minute segments during the late afternoon and early evening.
with the observance of Ash Wednesday. This is a brief evening service on February 25th beginning at 7:00 which ushers us into the
penitent nature of Lent. It is a deeply moving service when the
ashes of humanity are placed upon our foreheads, we confess our
need for God’s presence and forgiveness in our lives, and wait for
the fulfillment of Lent in the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter.
The Lenten theme for the sermons during the course of the season will focus on
different ways that relationship with God is broken. We hope this theme will help each of
us identify with the different ways we have broken our relationship with God and will point
us to look into Biblical precedence for the estrangement from God and its answers of rec-
onciliation for us.
We will offer a class on Peace during this time; looking at the different forms of
peace; freedom from war, freedom from interpersonal conflict, spiritual peace, how to par-
ent your children in the ways of peace, and ways for us to be involved in bringing about
peace in our world. The classes will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning March 11, and
will begin with a pot-luck supper at 6:00, and the class beginning at 7:00-8:30.
We have some exciting events coming at the end of Lent with Palm Sunday, Maundy
Thursday, and Easter Sunday. This year we will be adding a Good Friday service which you
can attend for 30 minute segments during the late afternoon and early evening.
Announcements for the week of 2/22
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Season of Lent. We will have a service at 7:00pm which will remind us of our need for God and we will receive the blessing of the ashes.
*This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Season of Lent. We will have a service at 7:00pm which will remind us of our need for God and we will receive the blessing of the ashes.
*37th Annual Camping & RV Show Fundraiser for NCC:
Please consider volunteering to help at the ticket booth to raise money for our church! We are looking for volunteers for Friday (02/27), Saturday (02/28) or Sunday (03/01). There is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall so you can sign-up for the shift that best fits your schedule. Thank you to Gregg Pitman for offering this opportunity to our congregation. For more information, or if you have questions, please contact Michael Magoon at 603-608-5444.
Please consider volunteering to help at the ticket booth to raise money for our church! We are looking for volunteers for Friday (02/27), Saturday (02/28) or Sunday (03/01). There is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall so you can sign-up for the shift that best fits your schedule. Thank you to Gregg Pitman for offering this opportunity to our congregation. For more information, or if you have questions, please contact Michael Magoon at 603-608-5444.
*December 2008 brought another natural disaster to the state. The devastating ice storm will not be easily forgotten! The Red Cross was again at work assisting where needed. Our February missions offerings will be sent to our local Red Cross Chapter in Concord. As always, the Missions Committee thanks you and appreciates your support.
*Do you want to have some fun with the people sitting beside you in the pews? Plan to join us for a progressive dinner on Saturday, March 14th. Right now we are looking for 4 homes that would welcome us for a part of the meal. Please contact Jane Martin (942.8014), Sheri DeTrude (942.7616) or Lynn Warner (664.2189) to volunteer. Further details will follow as the date approaches.
*This is the last Sunday you can sit in the beauty of our Epiphany Arts Festival. We have this Festival to show off what the Holy Spirit can do through our artwork. The Sanctuary will be made bare and simple to experience the inward focus of Lent.
*Do you have a key to the church? Dan Ferguson is updating a list of all keyholders and is requesting that if you have a key,to please let him know at djferg_ski@hotmail.com or 942.8831.
*In an effort to make NCC's e-mail more "user-friendly" and less cumbersome, we are changing Gayle's email to ncc@myfairpoint.net and Kat's e-mail to adminncc@myfairpoint.net. Kindly update your files and address books.
*Last Week: Income $ 1,097.00 Budgeted: $1,097.00 Attendance: 72 Adults,19 Children. Further information is available in the monthly newsletter.
*Do you want to have some fun with the people sitting beside you in the pews? Plan to join us for a progressive dinner on Saturday, March 14th. Right now we are looking for 4 homes that would welcome us for a part of the meal. Please contact Jane Martin (942.8014), Sheri DeTrude (942.7616) or Lynn Warner (664.2189) to volunteer. Further details will follow as the date approaches.
*This is the last Sunday you can sit in the beauty of our Epiphany Arts Festival. We have this Festival to show off what the Holy Spirit can do through our artwork. The Sanctuary will be made bare and simple to experience the inward focus of Lent.
*Do you have a key to the church? Dan Ferguson is updating a list of all keyholders and is requesting that if you have a key,to please let him know at djferg_ski@hotmail.com or 942.8831.
*In an effort to make NCC's e-mail more "user-friendly" and less cumbersome, we are changing Gayle's email to ncc@myfairpoint.net and Kat's e-mail to adminncc@myfairpoint.net. Kindly update your files and address books.
*Last Week: Income $ 1,097.00 Budgeted: $1,097.00 Attendance: 72 Adults,19 Children. Further information is available in the monthly newsletter.
Today** 10:30pm*Lay Preachers Group
***3:00pm*Installation of Rev.
*****Richard Slater
Wednesday* 7:00pm**Ash Wednesday Service
Friday** 5:30pm* Envisioning Committee
Sunday, February 8, 2009
2/8 Announcements
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*
Look around you and take in the beauty of God*s gifts made real in our Epiphany Arts Festival. Epiphany celebrates the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and we recognize this by sharing with one another the great gifts that are expressed in your poetry, art-work, and hand-crafts. We are deeply grateful to Neil English for his organization of this event and his artist*s sensibility in displaying all the items offered for the Festival.
*
Look around you and take in the beauty of God*s gifts made real in our Epiphany Arts Festival. Epiphany celebrates the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and we recognize this by sharing with one another the great gifts that are expressed in your poetry, art-work, and hand-crafts. We are deeply grateful to Neil English for his organization of this event and his artist*s sensibility in displaying all the items offered for the Festival.
*December 2008 brought another natural disaster to the state. The devastating ice storm will not be easily forgotten! The Red Cross was again at work assisting where needed. Our February missions offerings will be sent to our local Red Cross Chapter in Concord. As always, the Missions Committee thanks you and appreciates your support.
*Prepared to Serve will be held on Saturday, February 14th at Pembroke Academy. As the name implies, this is a day of workshops designed to help us lead the church and serve God's people. There are more than 53 offerings from Conflict Resolution to Yoga to Fair Trade Ambassadors. The registration fee is $32 and although they will take walk-ins, it is suggested that you register as soon as possible.
*37th Annual Camping & RV Show Fundraiser for NCC:
Please consider volunteering to help at the ticket booth to raise money for our church! We are looking for volunteers for Friday (02/27), Saturday (02/28) or Sunday (03/01). There is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall so you can sign-up for the shift that best fits your schedule. Thank you to Gregg Pitman for offering this opportunity to our congregation. For more information, or if you have questions, please contact Michael Magoon at 603-608-5444.
Please consider volunteering to help at the ticket booth to raise money for our church! We are looking for volunteers for Friday (02/27), Saturday (02/28) or Sunday (03/01). There is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall so you can sign-up for the shift that best fits your schedule. Thank you to Gregg Pitman for offering this opportunity to our congregation. For more information, or if you have questions, please contact Michael Magoon at 603-608-5444.
*NEW MEMBERS CLASS: If you have been visiting the Northwood Congregational Church, UCC lately and find that it is a place that welcomes you and draws you into community, we would like you to consider membership at the church. We will be holding a New Members Class today at 3:00pm. This is the place where you can learn about the church and our expectations for church membership. New members will join during worship on February 15. It's not too late to join us, but please let Gayle Murphy know.
*Do you want to have some fun with the people sitting beside you in the pews? Plan to join us for a progressive dinner on Saturday, March 14th. Right now we are looking for 4 homes that would welcome us for a part of the meal. Please contact Jane Martin (942.8014), Sheri DeTrude (942.7616) or Lynn Warner (664.2189) to volunteer. Further details will follow as the date approaches.
*Last Week: Income $ 615.00 - Budgeted: $1,097.00 Attendance: 40 Adults. Further information is available in the monthly newsletter.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Today** 10:30pm*Confirmation Class
** 12:00pm*Envisioning Committee
***3:00pm*New Members Class
Monday**7:00pm*Trustees
Tuesday**6:30pm*Finance Committee
***7:00pm*Deacons
Thursday**7:00pm*Choir practice
Kat AbdelwahidToday** 10:30pm*Confirmation Class
** 12:00pm*Envisioning Committee
***3:00pm*New Members Class
Monday**7:00pm*Trustees
Tuesday**6:30pm*Finance Committee
***7:00pm*Deacons
Thursday**7:00pm*Choir practice
Administrative Assistant
Northwood Congregational Church
881 First NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261
603.942.7116
www.northwoodcongregational.org
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