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
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