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