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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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.

*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 Abdelwahid
Administrative Assistant
Northwood Congregational Church
881 First NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261
603.942.7116
www.northwoodcongregational.org