ANNOUNCEMENTS
Peace Sunday: Today is Peace Sunday; one Sunday each year when we are thoughtful in remembering the work that brought us a Peace Pole in front of the church and proclaiming the values of God’s gift of peace in our lives.
Kevin's N.C.C Weight Loss Challenge: I am committing to contribute a dollar amount for each pound I lose to N.C.C. I would like others to join me in one of three ways: first if you have weight to lose join me in contributing a dollar amount per pound to the church; second if you do not want or need to lose weight, how about supporting me in my pledge and give an amount for my weight loss; third is a way everyone can be involved - pray for those involved in the challenge and the church. So everyone knows we are on the up and up, I will have weekly weigh-ins at coffee hour and we can track my success (or lack there of). I hope you will consider supporting this effort to bring glory to God through two areas we have been entrusted to steward: The Church and ourselves.
Operation Christmas Child: Over the next month our children will be collecting toys and personal care goods in support of the shoe box ministry: Operation Christmas Child. This ministry is committed to making it possible for every child around the world to have something to open for Christmas. This is the second year the children have taken up this worth while cause and your support is essential. There is a flier on the table outside of Fellowship Hall outlining the needs for a shoe box. Please take the time to look it over and see how you might be able to help. Thank you in advance for your help to make all children around the world have a Merry Christmas! If you would like more information please talk with Kevin Stewart. We will also be showing a video throughout the collection time.
Advent Worship Leadership Team: Would you like to be on the Worship Leadership Team for Advent? We will be thinking about what the church will be doing in preparation for Christmas. If you would like to be part of the team that helps us think about worship and is active in its planning, please see Gayle Murphy.
Prayer Box: The Deacons have provided a Prayer Box by the outside door of the handicap entrance. The box is a work of art made by Jane Roberts’ daughter. Its purpose is to allow people outside of the church to submit their prayer requests. The box will be checked each week to be included in Sunday’s prayers.
Confirmation Class Field Trip: The Confirmation Class will be going on its first Field Trip today to the Durham Evangelical Church. The service begins at 11:30, so we will meet here at our church at 10:45 to leave at 11:00. Anyone who would be interested in joining us on this field trip is welcome.
Free Lunch and Fellowship!: Mark your calendars for our next free lunches by Norma 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.
Trustee Work Day/New Info: 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 around 11:30. Please contact Dan Ferguson at 603.828.3170 to volunteer for either. **Weather permitting—Rain Date will be announced in the event of inclement weather. Also if there is a project you’d like to have accomplished, please write it on the board inside Fellowship Hall.
Communion Offering: Annually, October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We will dedicate the October Mission offering to New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence 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. For further information, visit their website at www.nhcadsv.org. (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.)
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.
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!
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
Chadbourne’s Restaurant: Prepare for…’The Haunting.’ Chadbourne’s will be hosting an interactive dinner theatre on October 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:00pm and 31 at 2:00pm. There’s a choice of three menu items, price is $25.00. RSVP to 603.942.5992 as seats fill quickly. (Psst—you’ll get to see Dan Ferguson!)
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Sunday 11:00am Confirmation Class Field Trip
Tuesday 7:00pm Church Council
Wednesday Commissioning of the Ministry of
Kevin Stewart at ANTS
11:30-1:00pm Norma’s Free Lunch
Thursday 7:00pm Choir
Saturday 8:30-12:30pm Trustee Work Day
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