ANNOUNCEMENTS
Gayle’s Study Week: Gayle will be engaged in a week of study from Monday through Friday of this week. The answering machine will be checked daily and Gayle will be available through her cell phone or email if you need to contact her. (942-0209 / ncc@myfairpoint.net).
New hours for Kat: Starting in November, Kat will be in the church office on Fridays only. Please continue to send any Newsletter information to her email address and leave messages on either machine.
LARGE PRINT: There are now large print bulletins available for anyone who would find them helpful. Please speak to one of the Deacons if you like one.
Tangible Worship: Please notice the tables at each door of the Sanctuary. On them will be items which will express the theme of the worship service in a tangible way. See if you can figure out what will be happening in worship from the items on the tables.
World Communion Sunday: Sunday, October 3rd will be a special worship service as we celebrate World Communion Sunday. We will have two special guests helping in worship: Jean Dixon, who is active in our UCC Partnership with Zimbabwe, and Dennis Gaboury, who is involved in a Mission in Zimbabwe called Zimkids, which helps to support children and build relationships through dolls that the children make. Join us for special people, special music and a special coffee hour.
Trustee Work Day: On Saturday, October 23rd, from 8:30 to 12:30, will be a trustee-sponsored workday. The following are targeted projects: clean out the old cabinets and sink, from the vestry kitchen in the old building, rake leaves, cut the grass one last time, wash windows, do any other yard clean up work, last minute painting, possibly, if we have the time and workers, start on the pew tightening up. In addition, we are looking for people willing to put together light refreshments and drinks for the workers. Please contact Dan Ferguson at 603.828.3170 to volunteer for either.
Free Lunch and Fellowship!: What a good idea…thank you Norma Heroux! Seventeen people enjoyed soup and cornbread, brownies and ice cream on September 15th.We had such a good time that Lucy Silva has offered to provide an additional lunch on Wednesday, October 6th from 11:30am-1:00pm at the Northwood Congregational Church. Future free lunches by Norma will be from 11:30am - 1pm on Wednesdays, October 20 and November 17. Please bring anyone you think might like to come! Norma has felt called to a ministry which will provide food and hospitality for church people and members of the community. Mark your calendars!
Deerfield Fair: Deerfield Fair is a great fundraiser for NCC. There are lots of volunteer opportunities available and in order to fulfill our commitment, we'll need everyone possible to help with at least one shift. Our days to volunteer as Ticket Takers will be Thursday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 2. Approximate shift times are 7:30-2:30pm, 2:30-9:00pm and one person to start at 6am each day. Approximately 15 people are needed for Thursday and 9 people for Saturday. Sign up sheets will be available at the church on Rally Day. For information or to volunteer, please contact Pam English at 942-8501 or John and Jean Lane at 942.5486 to sign up.
Real Mugs for Real coffee: Bring your own mug to church so we can cut back on use of paper products during coffee hour. It will taste better and you can take it home to wash it. Thanks!
Communion Offering: The September Mission offering will be dedicated to the American Cancer Society. You can visit their website at: www.cancer.org. As we have experienced with the recent loss of our wonderful church member Robin Drown, many of our congregational members have been touched by cancer. The American Cancer Society continues its research and fighting this disease that affects so many people we love and who are in need of our prayers. (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: A time of Centering Prayer is held on Wednesdays at 8:00am. We meet at MaryAnn Lippincott’s home at 11 Blaisdell Drive.
Pre-paid cards to benefit NCC: While you can order any number of pre-paid card on the third Sunday of each month, we have purchased extra cards of the most popular places. They include Dunkin’ Donuts, Regal Cinema, Restaurant pass, and Lowes, and they are available every Sunday after church while the supplies last. Contact Tiffany George with your questions at 332-5808 or t_george12@hotmail.com.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hymn Sing Today: The Northwood Advent Christian Church in the Narrows (Rte 107/113 School Street) invites you to their Hymn Sing today at 6:00pm. Sing your favorite old hymns and maybe some special selections.
Pittsfield Players: Hello Dolly! is coming to the Scenic Theatre, Pittsfield, NH in November. They are in desperate need of males for both singing and non-singing roles. If you are interested, contact Jon Martin at 603.398.0709 or John Charron at 603.765.5280.
High Tea anyone?: The Women’s Club of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church are hosting a high tea on Sunday, September 26th at 2:00pm at their church in Northwood. You are invited to dress up and bring your daughters/sons, mothers/fathers or anyone who will enjoy this experience. Please contact Pat Jacobsmeyer at 603.942.8912 if you’d like to attend.
Outdoor Ministry Board: OMB is celebrating 40 Years at Horton Center! Everyone is encouraged to join us for the celebration of 40 years of organized youth camping! On Friday, October 1st, arrive late afternoon and Saturday, Oct. 2nd the event will end mid-afternoon at Horton Center, Pine Mountain. A free-will offering will be taken. Friday evening bring a dish to share for dinner and celebrate with a family friendly concert by Steve Schuch. Saturday meals will be provided. The weather may be turning cool, but everyone will be warmly welcomed to the mountain for fun, fellowship and Christian community! Reservations requested—please email Heather Flint Davis at yalepa@me.com. Please indicate number of adults and children attending, and contact information.
N. Barnstead Women’s Fellowship: NBWF will host ‘Friendship Night 2010’ on Thursday, October 14th at 6:30pm. Rabbi Robin Nafshi of Temple Beth Jacob will discuss “What is Judaism?” Dessert will be served and the event will be held at North Barnstead Church. Please contact Lucy Silva at 603.942.9848 for further info or to RSVP.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Today 10:30pm Informational meeting
on Confirmation
Wednesday 8:00 am Centering Prayer
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
Friday, September 24, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010-Announcements & Meetings
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LARGE PRINT: There are now large print bulletins available for anyone who would find them helpful. Please speak to one of the Deacons if you like one.
Tangible Worship: Please notice the tables at each door of the Sanctuary. On them will be items which will express the theme of the worship service in a tangible way. See if you can figure out what will be happening in worship from the items on the tables.
Sunday School: Sunday School begins Today! When the Children go downstairs to find their Sunday School rooms, so will the adults responsible for them. There will be a brief orientation to our Sunday School program, our child safety policy and what our needs are to make it an effective program.
World Communion Sunday: Sunday, October 3rd will be a special worship service as we celebrate World Communion Sunday. We will have two special guests helping in worship: Jean Dixon, who is active in our UCC Partnership with Zimbabwe, and Dennis Gaboury, who is involved in a Mission in Zimbabwe called Zimkids, which helps to support children and build relationships through dolls that the children make. Join us for special people, special music and a special coffee hour.
Come for lunch: Norma Heroux’s first free lunch was a pleasant success, yielding 14 attendants! Please join us for the remaining two luncheons on Wednesdays, Oct. 20th and Nov. 17th from 11:00am-1:00pm at the church. People from the community are invited as well as church members. Come and bring anyone who would enjoy good food and good company.
History and Architecture of NCC: The Northwood Historical Society is continuing it’s series of programs on historical buildings in town. This time our very own Church will be featured! On Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00pm a tour and discussion, lead by Neil English, will highlight the architecture and history of this unique building. We will meet for the tour first then the discussion will occur in the Sanctuary, followed by refreshments in Fellowship Hall. This is free and open to the public. Please join us for this interesting program.
Confirmation: If you know of an 8th or 9th Grader (or anyone who has not taken Confirmation) who might be interested in Confirmation, we will be having an informational meeting for Confirmands and their parents on Sunday, September 26th. Let Gayle know and we will send them a personal invitation.
Deerfield Fair: Deerfield Fair is a great fundraiser for NCC. There are lots of volunteer opportunities available and in order to fulfill our commitment, we'll need everyone possible to help with at least one shift. Our days to volunteer as Ticket Takers will be Thursday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 2. Approximate shift times are 7:30-2:30pm, 2:30-9:00pm and one person to start at 6am each day. Approximately21 people needed for Thursday and 30 people for Saturday. Sign up sheets will be available at the church on Rally Day. For information or to volunteer, please contact Pam English at 942-8501.
Real Mugs for Real coffee: Bring your own mug to church so we can cut back on use of paper products during coffee hour. It will taste better and you can take it home to wash it. Thanks!
Communion Offering: The September Mission offering will be dedicated to the American Cancer Society. You can visit their website at: www.cancer.org. As we have experienced with the recent loss of our wonderful church member Robin Drown, many of our congregational members have been touched by cancer. The American Cancer Society continues its research and fighting this disease that affects so many people we love and who are in need of our prayers. (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: A time of Centering Prayer is held on Wednesdays at 8:00am. We meet at MaryAnn Lippincott’s home at 11 Blaisdell Drive.
Pre-paid cards to benefit NCC: While you can order any number of pre-paid card on the third Sunday of each month, we have purchased extra cards of the most popular places. They include Dunkin’ Donuts, Regal Cinema, Restaurant pass, and Lowes, and they are available every Sunday after church while the supplies last. Contact Tiffany George with your questions at 332-5808 or t_george12@hotmail.com.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pittsfield Players: Hello Dolly! is coming to the Scenic Theatre in Pittsfield in November. They are in desperate need of males for both singing and non-singing roles. If you are interested, just show up to the next rehearsal at the theatre on Sunday at 5pm, contact Jon Martin at 603.398.0709 or John Charron at 603.765.5280.
Hymn Sing: The Northwood Advent Christian Church in the Narrows (Rte 107/113 School Street) invites you to their Hymn Sing on Sunday, September 26th at 6:00pm. Sing your favorite old hymns and maybe some special selections.
High Tea anyone?: The Women’s Club of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church are hosting a high tea on Sunday, September 26th at 2:00pm at their church in Northwood. You are invited to dress up and bring your daughters/sons, mothers/fathers or anyone who will enjoy this experience. Please contact Pat Jacobsmeyer at 603.942.8912 if you’d like to attend.
Outdoor Ministry Board: OMB is celebrating 40 Years at Horton Center! Everyone is encouraged to join us for the celebration of 40 years of organized youth camping! On Friday, October 1st, arrive late afternoon and Saturday, Oct. 2nd the event will end mid-afternoon at Horton Center, Pine Mountain. A free-will offering will be taken. Friday evening bring a dish to share for dinner and celebrate with a family friendly concert by Steve Schuch. Saturday meals will be provided. The weather may be turning cool, but everyone will be warmly welcomed to the mountain for fun, fellowship and Christian community! Reservations requested—please email Heather Flint Davis at yalepa@me.com. Please indicate number of adults and children attending, and contact information.
N. Barnstead Women’s Fellowship: NBWF will host ‘Friendship Night 2010’ on Thursday, October 14th at 6:30pm. Rabbi Robin Nafshi of Temple Beth Jacob will discuss “What is Judaism?” Dessert will be served and the event will be held at North Barnstead Church. Please contact Lucy Silva at 603.942.9848 for further info or to RSVP.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Today 2:30pm Installation of Rev. Ed Koonz at the Hampstead Church
Tuesday 7:00pm Church Council
Wednesday 8:00 am Centering Prayer
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
LARGE PRINT: There are now large print bulletins available for anyone who would find them helpful. Please speak to one of the Deacons if you like one.
Tangible Worship: Please notice the tables at each door of the Sanctuary. On them will be items which will express the theme of the worship service in a tangible way. See if you can figure out what will be happening in worship from the items on the tables.
Sunday School: Sunday School begins Today! When the Children go downstairs to find their Sunday School rooms, so will the adults responsible for them. There will be a brief orientation to our Sunday School program, our child safety policy and what our needs are to make it an effective program.
World Communion Sunday: Sunday, October 3rd will be a special worship service as we celebrate World Communion Sunday. We will have two special guests helping in worship: Jean Dixon, who is active in our UCC Partnership with Zimbabwe, and Dennis Gaboury, who is involved in a Mission in Zimbabwe called Zimkids, which helps to support children and build relationships through dolls that the children make. Join us for special people, special music and a special coffee hour.
Come for lunch: Norma Heroux’s first free lunch was a pleasant success, yielding 14 attendants! Please join us for the remaining two luncheons on Wednesdays, Oct. 20th and Nov. 17th from 11:00am-1:00pm at the church. People from the community are invited as well as church members. Come and bring anyone who would enjoy good food and good company.
History and Architecture of NCC: The Northwood Historical Society is continuing it’s series of programs on historical buildings in town. This time our very own Church will be featured! On Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00pm a tour and discussion, lead by Neil English, will highlight the architecture and history of this unique building. We will meet for the tour first then the discussion will occur in the Sanctuary, followed by refreshments in Fellowship Hall. This is free and open to the public. Please join us for this interesting program.
Confirmation: If you know of an 8th or 9th Grader (or anyone who has not taken Confirmation) who might be interested in Confirmation, we will be having an informational meeting for Confirmands and their parents on Sunday, September 26th. Let Gayle know and we will send them a personal invitation.
Deerfield Fair: Deerfield Fair is a great fundraiser for NCC. There are lots of volunteer opportunities available and in order to fulfill our commitment, we'll need everyone possible to help with at least one shift. Our days to volunteer as Ticket Takers will be Thursday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 2. Approximate shift times are 7:30-2:30pm, 2:30-9:00pm and one person to start at 6am each day. Approximately21 people needed for Thursday and 30 people for Saturday. Sign up sheets will be available at the church on Rally Day. For information or to volunteer, please contact Pam English at 942-8501.
Real Mugs for Real coffee: Bring your own mug to church so we can cut back on use of paper products during coffee hour. It will taste better and you can take it home to wash it. Thanks!
Communion Offering: The September Mission offering will be dedicated to the American Cancer Society. You can visit their website at: www.cancer.org. As we have experienced with the recent loss of our wonderful church member Robin Drown, many of our congregational members have been touched by cancer. The American Cancer Society continues its research and fighting this disease that affects so many people we love and who are in need of our prayers. (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: A time of Centering Prayer is held on Wednesdays at 8:00am. We meet at MaryAnn Lippincott’s home at 11 Blaisdell Drive.
Pre-paid cards to benefit NCC: While you can order any number of pre-paid card on the third Sunday of each month, we have purchased extra cards of the most popular places. They include Dunkin’ Donuts, Regal Cinema, Restaurant pass, and Lowes, and they are available every Sunday after church while the supplies last. Contact Tiffany George with your questions at 332-5808 or t_george12@hotmail.com.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pittsfield Players: Hello Dolly! is coming to the Scenic Theatre in Pittsfield in November. They are in desperate need of males for both singing and non-singing roles. If you are interested, just show up to the next rehearsal at the theatre on Sunday at 5pm, contact Jon Martin at 603.398.0709 or John Charron at 603.765.5280.
Hymn Sing: The Northwood Advent Christian Church in the Narrows (Rte 107/113 School Street) invites you to their Hymn Sing on Sunday, September 26th at 6:00pm. Sing your favorite old hymns and maybe some special selections.
High Tea anyone?: The Women’s Club of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church are hosting a high tea on Sunday, September 26th at 2:00pm at their church in Northwood. You are invited to dress up and bring your daughters/sons, mothers/fathers or anyone who will enjoy this experience. Please contact Pat Jacobsmeyer at 603.942.8912 if you’d like to attend.
Outdoor Ministry Board: OMB is celebrating 40 Years at Horton Center! Everyone is encouraged to join us for the celebration of 40 years of organized youth camping! On Friday, October 1st, arrive late afternoon and Saturday, Oct. 2nd the event will end mid-afternoon at Horton Center, Pine Mountain. A free-will offering will be taken. Friday evening bring a dish to share for dinner and celebrate with a family friendly concert by Steve Schuch. Saturday meals will be provided. The weather may be turning cool, but everyone will be warmly welcomed to the mountain for fun, fellowship and Christian community! Reservations requested—please email Heather Flint Davis at yalepa@me.com. Please indicate number of adults and children attending, and contact information.
N. Barnstead Women’s Fellowship: NBWF will host ‘Friendship Night 2010’ on Thursday, October 14th at 6:30pm. Rabbi Robin Nafshi of Temple Beth Jacob will discuss “What is Judaism?” Dessert will be served and the event will be held at North Barnstead Church. Please contact Lucy Silva at 603.942.9848 for further info or to RSVP.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Today 2:30pm Installation of Rev. Ed Koonz at the Hampstead Church
Tuesday 7:00pm Church Council
Wednesday 8:00 am Centering Prayer
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
Friday, September 10, 2010
September 12, 2010 - Announcements & Meetings
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rally Day!: Many thanks to all who have made today’s Rally Sunday a special homecoming for all of us. This season’s worship team helped to flesh out the ideas of Homecoming. Nancy Boucher made the beautiful boxes you all will receive during the service. THANK YOU all for coming and making this faith community the home for your spirit!
Welcome back Judy!: Welcome back to Judy Frase who will be our Accompanist and Choir Director. Judy comes with great gifts for writing and performing music and her Spirit is focused on praising God in all she does. We are also grateful to have the choir back to aid us in our worship with their voices and music.
Sunday School: Sunday School begins next week. We will begin the worship service with the children in the Sanctuary. When the Children go downstairs to find their Sunday School rooms, so will the adults responsible for them. There will be a brief orientation to our Sunday School program, our child safety policy and what our needs are to make it an effective program.
Come for lunch: Norma Heroux is hosting a free lunch on Wednesday from 11:00am-1:00pm at the church. There will be good food and a chance to enjoy each other’s company. People from the community are invited as well as church members. There will be 2 more Wednesday lunches fall: Oct. 20th and Nov. 17th. Come and bring anyone who would enjoy good food and good company.
History and Architecture of NCC: The Northwood Historical Society is continuing it’s series of programs on historical buildings in town. This time our very own Church will be featured! On Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00pm a tour and discussion, lead by Neil English, will highlight the architecture and history of this unique building. We will meet for the tour first then the discussion will occur in the Sanctuary, followed by refreshments in Fellowship Hall. This is free and open to the public. Please join us for this interesting program.
Confirmation: If you know of an 8th or 9th Grader (or anyone who has not taken Confirmation) who might be interested in Confirmation, we will be having an informational meeting for Confirmands and their parents on Sunday, September 26th. Let Gayle know and we will send them a personal invitation.
NASCAR Volunteers needed: It’s that time again...come volunteer your time to help this successful NCC Fundraiser. Dates are Friday through Sunday, September 17, 18 and 19th. Sign-up sheets are on the table outside Fellowship Hall or you can contact Michael Magoon at 608.5444.
Deerfield Fair: Deerfield Fair is a great fundraiser for NCC. There are lots of volunteer opportunities available and in order to fulfill our commitment, we'll need everyone possible to help with at least one shift. Our days to volunteer as Ticket Takers will be Thursday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 2. Approximate shift times are 7:30-2:30pm, 2:30-9:00pm and one person to start at 6am each day. Approximately21 people needed for Thursday and 30 people for Saturday. Sign up sheets will be available at the church on Rally Day. For information or to volunteer, please contact Pam English at 942-8501.
Real Mugs for Real coffee: Bring your own mug to church so we can cut back on use of paper products during coffee hour. It will taste better and you can take it home to wash it. Thanks!
Communion Offering: The September Mission offering will be dedicated to the American Cancer Society. You can visit their website at: www.cancer.org. As we have experienced with the recent loss of our wonderful church member Robin Drown, many of our congregational members have been touched by cancer. The American Cancer Society continues its research and fighting this disease that affects so many people we love and who are in need of our prayers. (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: A time of Centering Prayer is held on Wednesdays at 8:00am. We meet at MaryAnn Lippincott’s home at 11 Blaisdell Drive.
Pre-paid cards to benefit NCC: While you can order any number of pre-paid card on the third Sunday of each month, we have purchased extra cards of the most popular places. They include Dunkin’ Donuts, Regal Cinema, Restaurant pass, and Lowes, and they are available every Sunday after church while the supplies last. Contact Tiffany George with your questions at 332-5808 or t_george12@hotmail.com.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Outdoor Ministry Board: OMB is celebrating 40 Years at Horton Center! Everyone is encouraged to join us for the celebration of 40 years of organized youth camping! On Friday, October 1st, arrive late afternoon and Saturday, Oct. 2nd the event will end mid-afternoon at Horton Center, Pine Mountain. A free-will offering will be taken. Friday evening bring a dish to share for dinner and celebrate with a family friendly concert by Steve Schuch. Saturday meals will be provided. The weather may be turning cool, but everyone will be warmly welcomed to the mountain for fun, fellowship and Christian community! Reservations requested—please email Heather Flint Davis at yalepa@me.com. Please indicate number of adults and children attending, and contact information.
Sleep-out for the Homeless: The Homeless Center for Strafford County will be holding its sleep-out on Saturday, September 18th on the Rochester Common. Registration is from 3:00-5:00pm and tent locations are first come, first serve. Sorry, no pets allowed. You may contact them online at www.sleepout2010.com, email at homelesscenter@metrocast.net or call 603.332.3065 for further info.
N. Barnstead Women’s Fellowship: NBWF will host ‘Friendship Night 2010’ on Thursday, October 14th at 6:30pm. Rabbi Robin Nafshi of Temple Beth Jacob will discuss “What is Judaism?” Dessert will be served and the event will be held at North Barnstead Church. Please contact Lucy Silva at 603.942.9848 for further info or to RSVP.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Monday 7:00pm Trustees
Tuesday 5:30pm Envisioning Committee
7:00pm Deacons
Wednesday 8:00 am Centering Prayer
11:00am Free Lunch with Norma
5:30pm Worship Leadership Team
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
Rally Day!: Many thanks to all who have made today’s Rally Sunday a special homecoming for all of us. This season’s worship team helped to flesh out the ideas of Homecoming. Nancy Boucher made the beautiful boxes you all will receive during the service. THANK YOU all for coming and making this faith community the home for your spirit!
Welcome back Judy!: Welcome back to Judy Frase who will be our Accompanist and Choir Director. Judy comes with great gifts for writing and performing music and her Spirit is focused on praising God in all she does. We are also grateful to have the choir back to aid us in our worship with their voices and music.
Sunday School: Sunday School begins next week. We will begin the worship service with the children in the Sanctuary. When the Children go downstairs to find their Sunday School rooms, so will the adults responsible for them. There will be a brief orientation to our Sunday School program, our child safety policy and what our needs are to make it an effective program.
Come for lunch: Norma Heroux is hosting a free lunch on Wednesday from 11:00am-1:00pm at the church. There will be good food and a chance to enjoy each other’s company. People from the community are invited as well as church members. There will be 2 more Wednesday lunches fall: Oct. 20th and Nov. 17th. Come and bring anyone who would enjoy good food and good company.
History and Architecture of NCC: The Northwood Historical Society is continuing it’s series of programs on historical buildings in town. This time our very own Church will be featured! On Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00pm a tour and discussion, lead by Neil English, will highlight the architecture and history of this unique building. We will meet for the tour first then the discussion will occur in the Sanctuary, followed by refreshments in Fellowship Hall. This is free and open to the public. Please join us for this interesting program.
Confirmation: If you know of an 8th or 9th Grader (or anyone who has not taken Confirmation) who might be interested in Confirmation, we will be having an informational meeting for Confirmands and their parents on Sunday, September 26th. Let Gayle know and we will send them a personal invitation.
NASCAR Volunteers needed: It’s that time again...come volunteer your time to help this successful NCC Fundraiser. Dates are Friday through Sunday, September 17, 18 and 19th. Sign-up sheets are on the table outside Fellowship Hall or you can contact Michael Magoon at 608.5444.
Deerfield Fair: Deerfield Fair is a great fundraiser for NCC. There are lots of volunteer opportunities available and in order to fulfill our commitment, we'll need everyone possible to help with at least one shift. Our days to volunteer as Ticket Takers will be Thursday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 2. Approximate shift times are 7:30-2:30pm, 2:30-9:00pm and one person to start at 6am each day. Approximately21 people needed for Thursday and 30 people for Saturday. Sign up sheets will be available at the church on Rally Day. For information or to volunteer, please contact Pam English at 942-8501.
Real Mugs for Real coffee: Bring your own mug to church so we can cut back on use of paper products during coffee hour. It will taste better and you can take it home to wash it. Thanks!
Communion Offering: The September Mission offering will be dedicated to the American Cancer Society. You can visit their website at: www.cancer.org. As we have experienced with the recent loss of our wonderful church member Robin Drown, many of our congregational members have been touched by cancer. The American Cancer Society continues its research and fighting this disease that affects so many people we love and who are in need of our prayers. (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: A time of Centering Prayer is held on Wednesdays at 8:00am. We meet at MaryAnn Lippincott’s home at 11 Blaisdell Drive.
Pre-paid cards to benefit NCC: While you can order any number of pre-paid card on the third Sunday of each month, we have purchased extra cards of the most popular places. They include Dunkin’ Donuts, Regal Cinema, Restaurant pass, and Lowes, and they are available every Sunday after church while the supplies last. Contact Tiffany George with your questions at 332-5808 or t_george12@hotmail.com.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Outdoor Ministry Board: OMB is celebrating 40 Years at Horton Center! Everyone is encouraged to join us for the celebration of 40 years of organized youth camping! On Friday, October 1st, arrive late afternoon and Saturday, Oct. 2nd the event will end mid-afternoon at Horton Center, Pine Mountain. A free-will offering will be taken. Friday evening bring a dish to share for dinner and celebrate with a family friendly concert by Steve Schuch. Saturday meals will be provided. The weather may be turning cool, but everyone will be warmly welcomed to the mountain for fun, fellowship and Christian community! Reservations requested—please email Heather Flint Davis at yalepa@me.com. Please indicate number of adults and children attending, and contact information.
Sleep-out for the Homeless: The Homeless Center for Strafford County will be holding its sleep-out on Saturday, September 18th on the Rochester Common. Registration is from 3:00-5:00pm and tent locations are first come, first serve. Sorry, no pets allowed. You may contact them online at www.sleepout2010.com, email at homelesscenter@metrocast.net or call 603.332.3065 for further info.
N. Barnstead Women’s Fellowship: NBWF will host ‘Friendship Night 2010’ on Thursday, October 14th at 6:30pm. Rabbi Robin Nafshi of Temple Beth Jacob will discuss “What is Judaism?” Dessert will be served and the event will be held at North Barnstead Church. Please contact Lucy Silva at 603.942.9848 for further info or to RSVP.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Monday 7:00pm Trustees
Tuesday 5:30pm Envisioning Committee
7:00pm Deacons
Wednesday 8:00 am Centering Prayer
11:00am Free Lunch with Norma
5:30pm Worship Leadership Team
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
Friday, September 3, 2010
September 5, 2010 - Announcements & Meetings
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you Ruthie!: Today is Ruthie Bencal’s last day as our church organist for this year. Ruthie brings great skill and spirit to our congregation as she helps us to worship with music and song. Next week Judy Frase will return to lead the choir and be our accompanist. They both bring such different spirits and styles to our worship and we are richly blessed by both of them.
Rally Day!: Next Sunday is Rally Day and we would like to have everyone who has ever called this place home join us for the kick-off to our program year. If you know of someone who might find this place a spiritual home, please invite them to come to worship with you on September 12th. Also, if there is someone you notice who is missing among us, let them know they are missed and encourage them to be with us for Rally Sunday.
Bibles for 4th Graders: Notices have gone out to any 4th Graders we know of to let them know we have a Bible for them on Rally Sunday. If you know of someone who would like a Bible, please let us know by Tuesday so we can include them as we give out Bibles.
Confirmation: If you know of an 8th or 9th Grader (or anyone who has not taken Confirmation) who might be interested in Confirmation, we will be having an informational meeting for Confirmands and their parents on Sunday, September 26th. Let Gayle know and we will send them a personal invitation.
NASCAR Volunteers needed: It’s that time again...come volunteer your time to help this NCC Fundraiser. Dates are Friday through Sunday, September 17, 18 and 19th. Sign-up sheets are on the table outside Fellowship Hall or you can contact Michael Magoon at 608.5444.
Deerfield Fair: Deerfield Fair is a great fundraiser for NCC. There are lots of volunteer opportunities available and in order to fulfill our commitment, we'll need everyone possible to help with at least one shift. Our days to volunteer as Ticket Takers will be Thursday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 2. Approximate shift times are 7:30-2:30pm, 2:30-9:00pm and one person to start at 6am each day. Approximately21 people needed for Thursday and 30 people for Saturday. Sign up sheets will be available at the church on Rally Day. For information or to volunteer, please contact Pam English at 942-8501.
Real Mugs for Real coffee: Bring your own mug to church so we can cut back on use of paper products during coffee hour. It will taste better and you can take it home to wash it. Thanks!
Communion Offering: The September Mission offering will be dedicated to the American Cancer Society. You can visit their website at: www.cancer.org. As we have experienced with the recent loss of our wonderful church member Robin Drown, many of our congregational members have been touched by cancer. The American Cancer Society continues its research and fighting this disease that affects so many people we love and who are in need of our prayers. (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: A time of Centering Prayer is held on Wednesdays at 8:00am. We meet at MaryAnn Lippincott’s home at 11 Blaisdell Drive.
Pre-paid cards to benefit NCC: While you can order any number of pre-paid card on the third Sunday of each month, we have purchased extra cards of the most popular places. They include Dunkin’ Donuts, Regal Cinema, Restaurant pass, and Lowes, and they are available every Sunday after church while the supplies last. Contact Tiffany George with your questions at 332-5808 or t_george12@hotmail.com.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Requiem: Seacoast Choral Society will be performing their 1oth Annual read-through of Faure’ Requiem on Saturday, September 11th at 7:30pm at the Durham Community Church, Main St., Durham, NH.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Tuesday 6:30pm Christian Education
Wednesday 8:00 am Centering Prayer
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
Next Sunday Rally Day
Thank you Ruthie!: Today is Ruthie Bencal’s last day as our church organist for this year. Ruthie brings great skill and spirit to our congregation as she helps us to worship with music and song. Next week Judy Frase will return to lead the choir and be our accompanist. They both bring such different spirits and styles to our worship and we are richly blessed by both of them.
Rally Day!: Next Sunday is Rally Day and we would like to have everyone who has ever called this place home join us for the kick-off to our program year. If you know of someone who might find this place a spiritual home, please invite them to come to worship with you on September 12th. Also, if there is someone you notice who is missing among us, let them know they are missed and encourage them to be with us for Rally Sunday.
Bibles for 4th Graders: Notices have gone out to any 4th Graders we know of to let them know we have a Bible for them on Rally Sunday. If you know of someone who would like a Bible, please let us know by Tuesday so we can include them as we give out Bibles.
Confirmation: If you know of an 8th or 9th Grader (or anyone who has not taken Confirmation) who might be interested in Confirmation, we will be having an informational meeting for Confirmands and their parents on Sunday, September 26th. Let Gayle know and we will send them a personal invitation.
NASCAR Volunteers needed: It’s that time again...come volunteer your time to help this NCC Fundraiser. Dates are Friday through Sunday, September 17, 18 and 19th. Sign-up sheets are on the table outside Fellowship Hall or you can contact Michael Magoon at 608.5444.
Deerfield Fair: Deerfield Fair is a great fundraiser for NCC. There are lots of volunteer opportunities available and in order to fulfill our commitment, we'll need everyone possible to help with at least one shift. Our days to volunteer as Ticket Takers will be Thursday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 2. Approximate shift times are 7:30-2:30pm, 2:30-9:00pm and one person to start at 6am each day. Approximately21 people needed for Thursday and 30 people for Saturday. Sign up sheets will be available at the church on Rally Day. For information or to volunteer, please contact Pam English at 942-8501.
Real Mugs for Real coffee: Bring your own mug to church so we can cut back on use of paper products during coffee hour. It will taste better and you can take it home to wash it. Thanks!
Communion Offering: The September Mission offering will be dedicated to the American Cancer Society. You can visit their website at: www.cancer.org. As we have experienced with the recent loss of our wonderful church member Robin Drown, many of our congregational members have been touched by cancer. The American Cancer Society continues its research and fighting this disease that affects so many people we love and who are in need of our prayers. (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: A time of Centering Prayer is held on Wednesdays at 8:00am. We meet at MaryAnn Lippincott’s home at 11 Blaisdell Drive.
Pre-paid cards to benefit NCC: While you can order any number of pre-paid card on the third Sunday of each month, we have purchased extra cards of the most popular places. They include Dunkin’ Donuts, Regal Cinema, Restaurant pass, and Lowes, and they are available every Sunday after church while the supplies last. Contact Tiffany George with your questions at 332-5808 or t_george12@hotmail.com.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Requiem: Seacoast Choral Society will be performing their 1oth Annual read-through of Faure’ Requiem on Saturday, September 11th at 7:30pm at the Durham Community Church, Main St., Durham, NH.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Tuesday 6:30pm Christian Education
Wednesday 8:00 am Centering Prayer
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
Next Sunday Rally Day
Thursday, September 2, 2010
From the Mission Committee
DEAR NORTHWOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH MEMBERS AND FRIENDS:
The information below summarizes upcoming mission opportunities and the results of our previous mission efforts. Please note that all dollar amounts described are approximate.
September 2010 - American Cancer Society
The September Mission offering will be dedicated to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org. As we have experienced with the recent loss of our wonderful church member Robin Drown, many of our congregational members, friends and family members suffer from cancer, are undergoing treatment or are beyond current treatment methods. The September Mission will be dedicated to the American Cancer Society to continue the research and fight this disease that affects so many people we love and are in need of our prayers.
October 2010 - Domestic Violence Prevention - Annually in October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We will dedicate the October Mission offering to New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence www.nhcadsv.org to assist in prevention of domestic violence which has been increasing as a result of some of the economic challenges faced by many families. Founded in 1977, the Coalition is an umbrella organization for a statewide network of 14 independent member programs committed to ending domestic and sexual violence. To that end the Coalition seeks to:
- ensure that quality services are provided to victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence;
- prevent future violence by educating the public;
- influence public policy;
- and encourage the provision of services for perpetrators.
SUCCESS - SUCCESS - SUCCESS
May 2010 Missions - Heifer International
The May Mission offering went to Heifer International www.Heifer.org, a program dedicated to providing farm animals to needy families. Amy Lindsay coordinated with the Christian Education Committee and worked with the children to make crafts that were sold during various church events. Green Mountain Coffee was also sold at church since their fair trade coffee has a percentage of proceeds helping coffee growers in Mexico develop a more sustainable life-style by promoting food crops and market crops that will tide them over during the off-season. A total of $420 was collected and the children selected the animals in church during the Children's Message given by Rev. Gayle Murphy. The following summarizes the order from Northwood Congregational Church to Heifer International:
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June 2010 Missions - Boston Common Cathedral / Ecclesia Ministries with Additional Summer Efforts at Concord Soup Kitchen and Families in Transition
Peggy Kofer and Reverend Gayle Murphy coordinated a Youth Mission approach that involves working with the Mission Committee to attend three separate events. On June 20th, 14 attended the Common Cathedral on the Boston Common www.ecclesia-ministries.org. We served 150 sandwiches and worshiped with the homeless on the Common. It was a great experience and we hope you can join us when we go again. In August, the Youth Mission Group prepared a meal on a Saturday for 50 for the Friendly Kitchen in Concord, the town's soup kitchen. Then a few days later, seven of us spent the day volunteering at Families in Transition, learning about homelessness and ...volunteering at their pre-school. The Youth Mission Group served God and represented you - and they had fun too!
Of the $126.00 collected during the month of June in the Mission Offering, a total of $21.00 was used to buy supplies for the Concord Soup Kitchen. The remaining $105.00 was sent to the Ecclesia Ministries to continue the important work providing for the homeless of Boston.
July 2010 Missions - Cocheco Valley Humane Society
During January 2010 we collected $65.00 to support the Cocheco Valley Humane Society www.cochecovalleyhumanesoc.org
August 2010 Missions - Minister's Discretionary Fund
The amount collected during August 2010 for supplementing moneys to this important fund for Rev. Gayle Murphy to distribute to the needy at her discretion is not available at this time.
ADDITIONAL MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to the scheduled monthly Mission Offerings described above, the Northowood Congregational Church Mission Committee is approached by many other individuals and agencies that could use our help. Since we cannot possibly meet the needs of all these worthwhile causes, we will occasionally describe them here and will be posted on the Mission Committee section of the bulletin board in Church.
Zimkids - Priscilla Merrill and Gayle Murphy are working to coordinate a visit to our church with Dennis Gaboury who is the contact for a wonderful organization in Zimbabwe called Zimkids www.zimkids.com before he travels back there with his wife later this year.
The 160 orphans served by the Zimkids Orphan Trust create dolls and wire toys that Dennis Gaboury, the project founder, ships to the United States. There, he speaks at churches, schools and local arts groups about the project and the needs of the orphans before giving the toys, each of which comes with a photograph and mini-biography of the toymaker to donors.
Back in Zimbabwe, he distributes 100 percent of the proceeds of those sales to the children in the form of food, school fees, clothing, medical supplies, or whatever a given child needs. Baskets of maize meal, cooking oil, vegetables, rice and beans, delivered every two weeks, along with monthly deliveries of beef or chicken, keep the children and their caregivers supplied with food from the money the kids themselves earn. If a child needs an emergency visit to a doctor – and doctors are few and far between in Zimbabwe – Zimkids arranges for the consultation and pays all costs. A growing number of children are suffering from scabies, and some of their toy money buys the medication essential to relieve their suffering. In one recent tragic case, the proceeds from the sales of a 10-year-old boy’s dolls paid for his coffin and funeral after he died from AIDS.
Back in Zimbabwe, he distributes 100 percent of the proceeds of those sales to the children in the form of food, school fees, clothing, medical supplies, or whatever a given child needs. Baskets of maize meal, cooking oil, vegetables, rice and beans, delivered every two weeks, along with monthly deliveries of beef or chicken, keep the children and their caregivers supplied with food from the money the kids themselves earn. If a child needs an emergency visit to a doctor – and doctors are few and far between in Zimbabwe – Zimkids arranges for the consultation and pays all costs. A growing number of children are suffering from scabies, and some of their toy money buys the medication essential to relieve their suffering. In one recent tragic case, the proceeds from the sales of a 10-year-old boy’s dolls paid for his coffin and funeral after he died from AIDS.
To learn more about this check out the www.zimkids.com website and plan to meet Dennis when his visit is arranged.
Our new Mission Committee members for 2010/2011 includes Tom Bobowski, Grace Levergood, Amy Lindsay, Betty Warner, Mary Faucher and Joan Clark. We look forward to continuing our Mission outreach to benefit the local community and rest of God's world!
May Christ be with you!
Northwood Congregational Church
Mission Committee
Tom Bobowski
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