Epiphany Arts Festival: Look and see the beauty of our creations
surrounding you. These artworks celebrate how God’s spirit is made
known in the gifts and talents of each and every one of us. This
beauty will all be displayed until the Sanctuary is cleared out for the
simplicity of Lent in February. Many thanks to Neil English for
coordinating this Festival and for the people who aided Neil in
displaying your treasures.
Sabbatical Time: Sabbatical begins tomorrow for Gayle Murphy
and the Congregation. Please do not think for a second that the
church will suffer during this time away because worship will be ex
pertly led by a group of lay or visiting preachers. Pastoral care will
be provided by the Deacons and the Lay Visitors, and the programming of the church will go on because you are the ones to do the work of the church. There will be clergy available for any crisis that comes up. This Sabbatical time will be used by Gayle to work on her preaching and worship leadership, a visit to El Salvador, and
study of a new church movement called the Emerging Church. FOR YOU - You have the same opportunity to use this time deliberately to grow in understanding of these same areas and do some spiritual deepening of your own. Gayle’s office will be turned into a resource room, holding many of the same books Gayle will be reading and devotional books and websites for your own spiritual growth. The books, cd’s and movies will be available for you to sign out for your use.
Communion Offering: The January mission collection will go to the Town of Strafford's Food Bank which is operated out of the 3rd Baptist Church. (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.) Please note that there are now Mission envelopes on the table outside Fellowship Hall and in the back of the Sanctuary for your convenience. Please be sure to put your name or Giving Number and where you would like the money to be allocated to.
Sabbatical Prayers: The pillar candle by the Bible in the Sanctuary is to remind us to pray for Gayle while on her Sabbatical. She, too, will have a candle to light during her devotions to remember to pray for all of you!
Prayer Concerns & Joys: During Gayle’s Sabbatical, please contact a Deacon to have any prayer concerns and/or joys submitted for the Bulletin.
Lay/Guest Preachers: Wondering who is Preaching during Sabbatical? Pick up the list from the table outside of Fellowship Hall.
Taize Worship: Jo Chase is looking for extra readers for NCC’s Taize Worship service on February 28th. Please contact her at 942.8940 if you’d like to help out!
Men’s Service: On March 14th, NCC will have a special service called “Testimonies of Faith.” This service is designed specifically for men to share their faith. Please contact Jo Chase at 942.8940 if you would be interested in sharing with the congregation.
Prepared to Serve: The New Hampshire Conference will be holding its ‘Prepared to Serve’ conference on February 20, 2010 at Pembroke Academy in Pembroke, NH. The day will include almost 60 workshops to help prepare Lay and Clergy to better serve the church. Information packets including a Registration Form are available on the table outside Fellowship Hall or online at www.nhcucc.org. Walk-in registration is still open at the fee of $40 per person.
Gift Cards to Benefit NCC: Gift card orders are due this week! 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.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Living with Grief: Concord Hospital and CRVNA is hosting a live teleconference on March 24th from 1:30-4:30pm on Living with Grief: Cancer and End-of-Life Care. This program is free and open to the public. Flyers are available on the table outside of Fellowship Hall.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Wednesday 8:00am Centering Prayer
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
In Memory:
Many of you will remember Balance, who came to our church and preached one Sunday in 2006 when he was traveling with a delegation of Zimbabweans. For those new to the church, we have a sister church in Zimbabwe (Zamchia).
Dear Ukama Pastors,
This morning I received an email from UCCZ President Edward Matuvhunye informing me of the tragic death of Balance Chibangwa. Balance was a passenger in a mini-bus that was involved in a head-on collision with a large truck. He was traveling home from in South Africa after buying goods for his shop.
Many of you know Balance from his travels here to New Hampshire. He was a member of the delegation of Zimbabweans who visited us in 2005 and he returned in 2006 to spend the summer at Horton Center. He was a leader in the church in Zimbabwe, especially with the Christian Youth Fellowship. His passion for young people and his commitment to them were unequalled. He touched many hearts in New Hampshire in his brief time here, and inspired our youth. His death is a loss to the whole church.
I have asked Rev. Matuvhunye to provide an address so that any who wish may send condolences to his wife Tariro and to his mother. Tariro and Balance have a son Bill, and I think have recently had another child.
If you would like to have the address when I receive it, please contact me and let me know. In the meantime, please pray for comfort and strength for Balance's family, and for all in the UCCZ whose lives were so deeply touched by his.
Grace and Peace to you,
Rev. Kimberly S. McKerley
Local Church - Global Ministries Partnership Coordinator
NH Conference, UCC
Friday, January 29, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
January 10, 2010- Announcements & Meetings
Epiphany Arts Festival: Look around you and see the beauty of our creations surrounding you. These artworks celebrate how God’s spirit is made known in the gifts and talents of each and every one of us. This beauty will all be displayed until the Sanctuary is cleared out for the simplicity of Lent in February. Many thanks to Neil English for coordinating this Festival and for the people who aided Neil in displaying your treasures.
Let’s sing together: There will be a town-wide Hymn-singing today 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.
Sabbatical Time: Sabbatical begins on January 18 for Gayle Murphy
and the Congregation. Please do not think for a second that the
church will suffer during this time away because worship will be ex
pertly led by a group of lay or visiting preachers. Pastoral care will
be provided by the Deacons and the Lay Visitors, and the programming of the church will go on because you are the one to do the work of the church. There will be clergy available for any crisis that comes up. This Sabbatical time will be used by Gayle to work on her preaching and worship leadership, a visit to El Salvador, and study of a new church movement called the Emerging Church. FOR YOU - You have the same opportunity to use this time deliberately to grow in understanding of these same areas and do some spiritual deepening of your own. Gayle’s office will be turned into a resource room, holding many of the same books Gayle will be reading and devotional books and websites for you to visit on your own. The books, cd’s and movies will be available for you to sign out for your personal use.
Communion Offering: The January mission collection will go to the Town of Strafford's Food Bank which is operated out of the 3rd Baptist Church. (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.)
Prepared to Serve: The New Hampshire Conference will be holding its ‘Prepared to Serve’ conference on February 20, 2010 at Pembroke Academy in Pembroke, NH. The day will include over 70 workshops to help prepare Lay and Clergy to better serve the church. Information packets including a Registration Form are available on the table outside Fellowship Hall or online at www.nhcucc.org. Registration Deadline is January 15, 2010 and costs $ 30 pp. Walk-ins and late registrations are $ 40 pp.
Gift Cards to Benefit NCC: Gift card orders are due next week! 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.
Offering: Income $ 342.00 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 22 Adults, 4 Children
COMMUNITY NEWS
A Mission of Ministry: This morning at 10:00am, The New Rye Community Church is hosting the “Teen Challenge Choir and Testimonial Ministry.” The mission of this ministry is to work with youth to become “mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted and spiritually live.” Even if you come late...you are welcome!
Coe-Brown Choral Dept: Coe-Brown Northwood Academy Music Department is holding its solo recitals here at the NCC in Fellowship Hall at 7:00pm on Monday. All are welcome to attend.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Today 5:30pm Pot-luck & Epiphany
Hymn Sing
Monday 7:00pm Trustees
7:00pm Coe-Brown Vocal Recital
Tuesday 6:30pm Finance Committee
7:00pm Sabbatical Meeting
Wednesday 8:00am Centering Prayer
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
Friday 5-9:00pm Envisioning Committee
Let’s sing together: There will be a town-wide Hymn-singing today 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.
Sabbatical Time: Sabbatical begins on January 18 for Gayle Murphy
and the Congregation. Please do not think for a second that the
church will suffer during this time away because worship will be ex
pertly led by a group of lay or visiting preachers. Pastoral care will
be provided by the Deacons and the Lay Visitors, and the programming of the church will go on because you are the one to do the work of the church. There will be clergy available for any crisis that comes up. This Sabbatical time will be used by Gayle to work on her preaching and worship leadership, a visit to El Salvador, and study of a new church movement called the Emerging Church. FOR YOU - You have the same opportunity to use this time deliberately to grow in understanding of these same areas and do some spiritual deepening of your own. Gayle’s office will be turned into a resource room, holding many of the same books Gayle will be reading and devotional books and websites for you to visit on your own. The books, cd’s and movies will be available for you to sign out for your personal use.
Communion Offering: The January mission collection will go to the Town of Strafford's Food Bank which is operated out of the 3rd Baptist Church. (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.)
Prepared to Serve: The New Hampshire Conference will be holding its ‘Prepared to Serve’ conference on February 20, 2010 at Pembroke Academy in Pembroke, NH. The day will include over 70 workshops to help prepare Lay and Clergy to better serve the church. Information packets including a Registration Form are available on the table outside Fellowship Hall or online at www.nhcucc.org. Registration Deadline is January 15, 2010 and costs $ 30 pp. Walk-ins and late registrations are $ 40 pp.
Gift Cards to Benefit NCC: Gift card orders are due next week! 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.
Offering: Income $ 342.00 Budgeted: $ 1,097.00
Attendance: 22 Adults, 4 Children
COMMUNITY NEWS
A Mission of Ministry: This morning at 10:00am, The New Rye Community Church is hosting the “Teen Challenge Choir and Testimonial Ministry.” The mission of this ministry is to work with youth to become “mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted and spiritually live.” Even if you come late...you are welcome!
Coe-Brown Choral Dept: Coe-Brown Northwood Academy Music Department is holding its solo recitals here at the NCC in Fellowship Hall at 7:00pm on Monday. All are welcome to attend.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Today 5:30pm Pot-luck & Epiphany
Hymn Sing
Monday 7:00pm Trustees
7:00pm Coe-Brown Vocal Recital
Tuesday 6:30pm Finance Committee
7:00pm Sabbatical Meeting
Wednesday 8:00am Centering Prayer
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
Friday 5-9:00pm Envisioning Committee
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