Announcements for our third week of October 2014

Mission for October - Campus Ministry Across NHCUCC

In October we will participate in a special offering benefitting the United Campus Ministries of Keene State College, Plymouth State University and the University of New Hampshire. Campus ministry provides our college students with safe spaces to build community.  These ministries nurture thoughtfully spiritual young people who are committed to social justice, community service and living their faith.

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New Structure Training on October 19

Next Sunday, Rev. David Jadlocki will be with us in worship to train us on ways to live into our new structure and share his experiences of this in his church.  Please plan to stay after church with us.

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Volunteer Fair for Opportunities in our New Structure Oct. 19

We need your help so are also holding a Volunteer Fair on October 19 after church.  You can see the many opportunities to do ministry.  When you sign up you are not committing yourself to anything, but   indicating your interest in a ministry.  Different ministries will be organized by worship, education, mission, finances, facilities, and community building.  Look for some surprises throughout the morning!

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NH Conference Annual Meeting Delegates needed

Our church is entitled to 2 delegates to the NH Conference Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 25.  If connecting with the larger church, worshipping, and meeting the UCC President interests you, we would love you to represent us.  Contact Gayle if you are interested.

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Wicked FIT Run on October 25

We are looking to form a team who will walk or run in the Wicked FIT Run on October 25.  This is a fun 5 kilometer road race where people wear costumes and raise money for Families in Transition.  It is held at Rollins Park in Concord.  There is a sign up sheet on the table outside  of Fellowship Hall. 

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Creating an Evergreen Arrangement

Flower arranger Meg McGoldrick has agreed to come on Sunday, October 26 at 4:00 pm to demonstrate how to create long-lasting evergreen arrangements. If you wish to make one or more arrangements for our December Greens Fair, please put this date on your calendar!  Meg is great at this and will help rev up our creative energies during the hour we spend learning from her.  This year, we will create our arrangements at the end of November in Fellowship Hall.  If you have any questions please call Jo Chase at 942-8940.

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Upcoming Mission Trip in November

The Mission Committee is inviting you to go on a Mission Weekend in November.  We will gather for dinner together Friday evening, participate in various projects, worship with our host church, and be home for dinner on Sunday evening.  Details of costs and the projects will come soon.  If you are interested, there is a sign-up sheet on the table outside of Fellowship Hall. 

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Christmas Fair is Saturday, December 6

Our Fair needs at least two individuals to oversee two important areas of our Fair this year:  the Bake Sale and the Soup Luncheon.  Also, the Greens Table is in need of decorative containers to make arrangements in, as well as used oasis - the green Styrofoam that absorbs water.  Donations may be left in the box marked “Christmas Fair” in Fellowship Hall.  If you would like to volunteer or can help in any way, please contact Faith Levesque, Christmas Fair Coordinator at 608-1121. 

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Have a great week everyone!!  ~ Mona

Reminder: Annual Meeting for our church is this Sunday, September 28

Annual Meeting Sunday, September 28 - Please stay and participate!

This meeting will be full of exciting things for our Church and decisions for you to make, such as:  a new way of organizing the structure of the church, proposal for by-laws changes, an update on the Capital Campaign, and approval of the budget for our next fiscal year.  

We need everyone’s input and vote.  Join us for this important day.

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~ Mona

Announcements for our last week of September and beginning of October, 2014

Annual Meeting is this Sunday, September 28 - Please stay and participate!

This meeting will be full of exciting things for our Church and decisions for you to make, such as:  a new way of organizing the structure of the church, proposal for by-laws changes, an update on the Capital Campaign, and approval of the budget for our next fiscal year.  We need everyone’s input and vote.

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Deerfield Fair THANK YOU from Pam

Hello Volunteers of the Deerfield Fair ~ WOW.  You all truly gave a great gift to our church by donating hours of your time Thursday at the Fair.  I was impressed by each one of you; you all were happy, flexible, and great ambassadors for the fair trying to answer any and all questions, and ready to help.  A special thanks goes out to non-”church” volunteers Michelle Stevenson & Greg Doane!  I hope you had fun, and I hope you’ve put in your calendar for next year October 1.  :)  Thank you very much!!!  ~  Pamela English

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Fall Gathering NHCUCC Women’s Fellowship October 8

The NHCUCC Women’s Fellowship will have their Fall Field Meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at the First Congregational Church in Haverhill, NH. The morning speaker will be Marty Fuller and the program is “We’re not getting older; we’re getting BETTER.” The afternoon speaker will be Muff Kruseand the program will be “Yoga for all of us.” Registration is at 9:45 AM. The cost is $10 per person and includes lunch. Please make checks payable to NHCUCC Women’s  Fellowship.  Your check will be mailed to Trudie Bergeron.  Trudie's contact information is in this week's printed bulletin, or you can call or email Mona here at the church for it.   

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NH Conference Annual Meeting Delegates needed

Our church is entitled to 2 delegates to the NH Conference Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 25.  If connecting with the larger church, worshipping, and meeting the UCC President interests you, we would love you to represent us.  Contact Gayle if you are interested.

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 Wicked FIT Run on October 25

We are looking to form a team who will walk or run in the Wicked FIT Run on October 25.  This is a fun 5 kilometer road race where people wear costumes and raise money for Families in Transition.  It is held at Rollins Park in Concord.  There is a sign up sheet on the table outside  of Fellowship Hall.

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Upcoming Mission Trip in November

The Mission Committee is inviting you to go on a Mission Weekend on November 7 - 9.  We will gather for dinner together Friday evening, participate in various projects, worship with our host church, and be home for dinner on Sunday evening.  Details of costs and the projects will come soon.  If you are interested, there is a sign-up sheet on the table outside of Fellowship Hall.  Anna Prescott Nichols is our Captain.  See her if you have any questions.

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Soup Lunches at the Church - We Need Your Help

Our free soup and bread lunch will continue through the fall and winter since they have been such a success.  Come for fellowship and food, every Thursday from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.   We welcome additional help for serving, cooking, or donating money for food.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Betty Smith or Gayle Murphy.

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Have a great week everyone!  ~ Mona

Announcements for our fourth week of September 2014

Gayle on vacation

Gayle and her husband will be biking in southwestern England from  September 9-22.  The Deacons will check the phone daily, so if there is an emergency, please leave a message on the phone.

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Gift Card Orders on Sunday

Sunday is the day for our Gift Card Order for the fall.  You can purchase these for friends and family but also remember that gift cards are wonderful for your own everyday purchases.  This is a great fundraiser for our church as the church receives a percentage of each card purchased.  Please see Tiffany George to place your order.

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Reminder:  Annual Meeting next Sunday, September 28

This meeting will be full of exciting things for our Church and decisions for you to make, such as:  a new way of organizing the structure of the church, proposal for by-laws changes, an update on the Capital Campaign, and approval of the budget for our next fiscal year.  Join us for this important day.

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Save the Date - Deerfield Fair

Our day to work the Deerfield Fair is Thursday, September 25th.  We will have 2 shifts available:  Morning from 7:30pm-2:30pm and in the Evening from 2:00pm-8:30pm.  There is a sign-up sheet outside of Fellowship Hall.  See Pam English if you have any questions.

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Sunday School Teachers and Helpers Needed

The best way to nurture the developing faith of the children in our church is with our Sunday School program.  We need loving adults who will teach our kids.  We have a great curriculum and there will be another adult in the classroom to help.  Please sign up on the sheet on the table in Fellowship Hall.  You will find it a delight and you will be helping in a very significant ministry.

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 Wicked FIT Run on October 25

We are looking to form a team who will walk or run in the Wicked FIT Run on October 25.  This is a fun 5 kilometer road race where people wear costumes and raise money for Families in Transition.  It is held at Rollins Park in Concord.  There is a sign up sheet on the table outside of Fellowship Hall.

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Upcoming Mission Trip in November

The Mission Committee is inviting you to go on a Mission Weekend on November 7 - 9.  We will gather for dinner together Friday evening, participate in various projects, worship with our host church, and be home for dinner on Sunday evening.  Details of costs and the projects will come soon.  If you are interested, there is a sign-up sheet on the table outside of Fellowship Hall.  Anna Prescott Nichols is our Captain.  See her if you have any questions.

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Soup Lunches at the Church - We Need Your Help

Our free soup and bread lunch will continue through the fall and winter since they have been such a success.  Come for fellowship and food, every Thursday from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.   We welcome additional help for serving, cooking, or donating money for food.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Betty Smith or Gayle Murphy.

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~~ Autumn begins on September 22 ~~

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Have a great week everyone!  ~ Mona

This Sunday is our Gift Card order for the Fall

Just as a reminder, Sunday is the day for our Gift Card Order for the fall.  You can purchase these for friends and family but also remember that gift cards are wonderful for your own everyday purchases.  This is a great fundraiser for our church as the church receives a percentage of each card purchased.  Please see Tiffany George to place your order!

Thanks everyone!  ~ Mona