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

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.

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.