In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, our Missions Deacon, Shelley Frost, has been in touch with the school counselor from Northwood School, who requested mental health-related games (see examples below) to support the middle school students. If you would like to help Northwood's students, please click on this link: http://northwoodcongregationalchurch.blogspot.com/.../our... and select the option that you prefer or in person at this Sunday's Service. We will then make purchase according to the donations received.

https://www.amazon.com/TOTIKA-Mindfulness.../dp/B09G7YYP6Y A Card and Marble Plunk Game to Focus on Mindfulness During a Pandemic, Self-Actualization & Paying it Forward, Self-Care, Empathy for Self & Others

https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Barriers.../dp/B07XKX2WCL A Feelings Game for Kids That Develops Emotion Regulation and Explores Anger, Sadness, Fear and Joy : Toys & Games

https://www.amazon.com/Connect-More.../dp/B0BTTSPGHN Multiplayer up to 6 Players, 4 in a Row Connect Game Fostering Conversation and Relationship Building : Toys & Games

 

Are you in need of gifts for friends, employees/staff, grandparents, children or grandchildren?  Here is a perfect way to get someone a gift and help the church at the same time!  Please go to https://raiseright.com/shop and place your order for an ecard.  Or place an order for a regular gift card with Terri at Fergusonterri357@gmail.com or text 603-828-4778.  The church receives a percentage from each card sale. The more gift cards we order, the more money the church receives!  Feel free to email or text Terri with any questions.  Terri will be submitting the order on June 5^th and will contact anyone who placed an order once the gift cards come in.

 

Our monthly pot luck dinner has been cancelled for this month.  We apologize for any inconvenience and we hope to see you next month!

Guest musician Joyce Andersen joins Pastor Renee for a Mother’s Day service

We hope you enjoy this video of the wonderful music provided by Joyce Andersen, accompanied by Pastor Renee Rouse on Mother's Day. Please join us on Sunday, June 11th, at 9:30 for another beautiful performance by Joyce Andersen. You won't be disappointed!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvDusBLMBRE

Service and Reception for Jean Hunter

 

At the request of Jean Hunter’s family, we are posting this to inform the Northwood Community of her recent passing.  Jean was very active in her community and church and the family is extending the invitation to those who knew and loved her.  A graveside service honoring Jean will be held on June 3 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception at The Red Blazer Restaurant, 72 Manchester Street, Concord, NH at 12:00 noon.  Everyone is welcome to both the graveside service and to the restaurant.  Please let us know if you are able to join us at the restaurant to ensure we provide enough seating for all. Call the church at 603-942-7116 and leave a message as to whether you will be able to join the family at the restaurant.  Please include your name, a number where you can be reached, and the number of people in your party.  We will update this information once we confirm which cemetery the services will be held.

 

Save the Date!

Please join us on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 14^th, as we celebrate the Joy of Life for Anna Carlson during Fellowship time.  All are welcome!  We will share stories about Anna, giving flowers in honor and memory of Anna just like she did every Mother’s Day for years.  Brunch will be served as well.  Please contact Amy Lindsay at 603-942-5482 and leave a message and she will return your call if you are able to bring something to share for the brunch.

We will have a special musician joining us as well.  Joyce Andersen (pictured below), violinist, guitarist, fiddle player will perform our worship music on Mother’s Day.  

Also on Mother’s Day, we will celebrate our graduates! 

 

In recognition of Memorial Day we are honored to welcome members of VFW Post 7217 at our Sunday morning, May 28th, service starting at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Renee Rouse and Rev. Rebecca Mancini of North Barnstead Community Church of North Barnstead will be doing a pulpit exchange that day as well.  All are welcome to come and honor our fallen veterans. 

In addition, VFW Post 7217 will be using our Church grounds on Memorial Day, Monday May 29^th as they honor our fallen heroes, veterans, and current military in the Northwood Memorial Day Parade starting at 10:00 a.m. 

 

On May 5th you're invited to a potluck with Margarita mocktails at 6:30 p.m. and free movie at 7:30 p.m. at Northwood Congregational Church. The movie is about a woman farmer from the landlocked nation of Malawi, which is experiencing extreme drought that is becoming longer each year, causing food scarcity. Anita Chitaya has a talent for persuasion, and decides to travel to America, traveling from California to the White House, meeting climate skeptics and despairing farmers. Join us to see how Anita faces her greatest challenge. Part travelog and part an exploration of farming, culture, and climate, it's intriguing and worth your time!

Are you looking for a place to socialize, enjoy some great food, play some games?

Come join us at our monthly Potluck Dinner on April 28th at 6:00 p.m. We will be meeting in Fellowship Hall and we hope you will join us for an evening of fun! Feel free to bring a friend! Please contact Amy Lindsay at 603-942-2584 to let her know if you plan on attending and what you will be bringing. Hope to see you there!

EASTER WEEK EVENTS - NORTHWOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Wednesday, April 5

The Black Heritage Trail The Way of the Cross virtual tour online from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Register for the virtual tour here https://secure.lglforms.com/form.../s/OCZjgeaNK6VFemB387IVuA More info to follow.

Thursday, April 6th

We will be joining North Barnstead Congregational Church in person and on zoom for Maundy Thursday Service. To Join Zoom Meeting, click on link below. Link will be open at approximately 6:30. Services will begin at 7:00 p.m.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85448019294?pwd=WU1qTWsydEpUbDRzeEp2VmhwWUVLZz09

Friday April 7th

Good Friday- church will be open for prayer 3-5:30 p.m. Prayers will be provided.

Also on Good Friday - Black Heritage Trail The Way of the Cross walk In person in Portsmouth 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (Leaving from St. John's Episcopal Church, 100 Chapel Street Portsmouth, NH, following the noon service to which all are welcome).

The Black Heritage Trail The Way of the Cross walk in person in Portsmouth-The Walk takes 1 1/2 -2 hours, and finishes at the African Burial Ground Memorial Park on Chestnut Street. Register for the in-person tour here https://secure.lglforms.com/form.../s/pMzY20bLJUTeW8zCvMQRMg More info to follow.

Please join us for any or all of the events listed above.

Potluck Dinner

 

Our next Potluck Dinner is scheduled for March 31st at 6:00 p.m.  Come join us for some delicious food and fellowship! Feel free to invite a friend and bring a game.  

Contact Amy Lindsay at alindsay73@gmail.com to let her know if you plan on attending and what you plan to bring!