Potluck Changes!!!

Hello again!

Since we're all so flexible, we're going to change the plans for this month's Gathering to Fellowship Potluck. A number of people thought that it would be appropriate to have it this Sunday (6/14) with the other special things going on (David Restrick & the Austins). And the menu's changed too. Just make it a regular 'ole potluck, bring main dishes, side dishes, and drinks. Ice cream and toppings will still be provided.

See you Sunday (if not at the softball game tomorrow night).

North Street Currents: June 10, 2009

Hello North Street Community!

I've had a song called Some of Us in my head all week, and since I think it follows appropriately our sermon on "unity because of diversity" on Sunday, I thought I'd share it with you. You can listen to it by clicking here.

I'm excited about this coming Sunday because we will be hearing from David Restrick as he shares with us what he will be doing when he goes to Africa in a couple of months. Churches our size don't usually get to send our "own" missionaries, but we're viewing Dave's teaching in Africa as such a situation. Our church board has committed to $3000 to help with his expenses. This Sunday you'll have a chance to contribute to this commitment. Come and hear what Dave will be doing! (You can go to Dave's Mission Corps website here to read just a bit to whet your appetite.)

Also exciting this Sunday is the fact that Jon & Angela Austin will be with us to lead us in worship. Jon is fresh off of releasing his first studio recording CD entitled No Time But Now. You can visit Jon's website here.

You probably remember we prayed heavily for the Austins when they were serving in Africa. Many of Jon's songs were inspired during and because of their time there in Kenya. He will share with us how God worked through and in them there, particularly in his music.

You will want to be here Sunday!

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Our co-ed softball team (in partnership with Bethel CotN) is having a blast. Our next game is tomorrow, Thursday, 6/11 at 6:30 PM at Humphrey Field.

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On Saturday, June 20th, we are having a yard sale to benefit Friends of the Homeless of the South Shore. Here are the details:

Yard Sale at SSFH,

June 20th, 8 am - 2 pm

Come and bring your unwanted treasures for a yard sale at the Norwell shelter ("Rehobeth")! These are some of the guidelines that are suggested to follow:

• a portion (you decide how much you want to donate, but at least 10%) will be given to the shelter
• you will be responsible to set up your own table and attend it through the day
• also, you will need to take care of anything that's left, the shelter cannot take care of the left overs
• have your items marked (easier that way)
• have about $20 in change
• bring sunscreen

Please email or call me if you are planning on being part of this exciting event so I'll know how many tables to get and for any questions you may have.

Rev. Betty Jean Goodwin, 781-630-1965

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The new church board has met a couple of times now and wants to let you know about the meeting times for the board and committees, all of which are are the Monday evenings of the month:

1st Monday - Finance & Administration Committee

2nd Monday - Church Board

3rd Monday - Ministries Committee

4th Monday - Facilities Committee

All meetings are open and you are welcome to join in!

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Our Gathering to Fellowship-Potluck Sunday is coming up on June 21st. Here's a note from Carol Newell & Betty Jean Goodwin:

"Father's Day Indoor Picnic!" June 21 following the morning worship. There will be sign up sheets available in the Fellowship Hall by Sunday morning. The food will be hamburgers and hot dogs (all beef) and all the trimmings, varied cold salads, baked beans, chips, ice tea and lemonade. Dessert: Make your own sundaes! Fathers go first in line...

The burgers & dogs will be provided, but money is welcome to help with the expenses.

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Beginning in July: New Sermon Series

American Idols: The Idols Among Us

As I've been prayerfully thinking these last several months, I've been specifically asking, "What is keeping North Street from living up to the "community" aspect of her name?" As you know, this has been my goal for North Street - daily community in Christ. In the last couple of weeks, the question has broadened just a bit to include, "What is keeping us from holistically following Christ in these times?" I feel like the Spirit has guided me in responding to these questions, but I'd like your input as well. Often, we think of statues or false gods when we hear the words "idols" or "idolatry," but idols exist for us today in many forms. Simply put, idols are the things that keep us from seeing God and the things of the Kingdom of God. So if you have a few moments, would you prayerfully consider these two questions and shoot me an e-mail in response? I want to hear from you. While some things are obvious (busyness, materialism, etc.), really challenge yourself as you ask this question...what are things in your life that are keeping you from hearing God?

Beginning in July, I'll be preaching this series for a couple of months. I'd appreciate your prayer.

In Christ,

Pastor Jeremy

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North Street Currents: May 27, 2009

Easter is wrapping up and we're headed this week for Pentecost Sunday. On this day that marks the infilling of Christ's Church with the Holy Spirit, the seasonal color is red, signifying the color of the Church. Many like to wear red on this day to demonstrate the unity of Christ's Body. Perhaps you'll wear red this Sunday.

Today's reading from the community scripture way is the powerful image from Ezekiel 37, a passage that resonates with Pentecost as the giving of God's living spirit to his people. If you haven't read it yet, go ahead and click the link above to do so.

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Tonight's regularly scheduled Wednesday evening gatherings are slightly modified. We'll still eat together at 6:00 for community dinner, but tonight we'll gather in the home of Dana & Elise Parker at 12 Sewall Street in Quincy (click here for a map). Bring food enough for yourself. Elise will provide water to drink and dinnerware. An then just before 7:00, in lieu of regular Bible study, everyone's invited to walk on over to the Wollaston Church of the Nazarene for the opening worship service for the New England District NMI Convention.
Here's the District Convention & Assembly worship schedule for the rest of the week. You're all invited! (All services are at the Wollaston Church of the Nazarene):
Wednesday, May 27 - NMI Service (7:00 PM)
Thursday, May 28 - Assembly Opening Service (7:00 PM)
Friday, May 29 - Assembly Baptism Service (7:00 PM)
Saturday, May 20 - Memorial Service (9:30 AM) & Ordination Service (10:00 AM)

Of particular note to us is the Memorial Service on Saturday as we'll be able to stand and recognize Pastor Scott's life and service to Christ and his Church.

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We have no softball game this week. Our next game is Friday, June 5th.

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This is the last Saturday of the month, so the men are eating together for Men's Breakfast Fellowship. We're shifting time and place a bit this month due to District Assembly. We'll meet at 7:30 at the Panera Bread in North Quincy (click here for a map).

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Community Notes:
- Bobbi Colletti is in the hospital (Beth Israel) to help deal with her pain.
- Saturday is Elise Parker's birthday and Sunday is Jeremy & Meghan Scott's anniversary.

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North Street Currents, May 15, 2009

Good morning/day/evening, depending on your timing.  Surely you're soaking up the beauty of these spring days: the warming sun, the fresh rain, and the continued blossoming of plants around us.  The psalmist resonated with these kinds of days in our psalm for the week: "Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!".

This Sunday, May 17, we'll continue together in I John, looking at 5:1-6: How incredible is God's love for us, and we know this because the Spirit resonates truth within our lives.  Let's look forward to being together on Sunday morning.

And as it's the third week of the month, we will celebrate in fellowship together with our monthy potluck.  Plan on staying after worship to eat together.

Our next co-ed softball game is next Tuesday, May 19th.  You can find all of the games and all other North Street events and gatherings on our online calendar.  

Community Notes:

Ed & Charlie DiSante are spending the weekend with Ed's brother, Rolly, who continues to battle through kidney cancer.  Bobby Colletti continues to be in great pain and unable to move much, let alone get out.  EJ & Keri Lewis celebrate their one year wedding anniversary on Saturday (5/16).  

North Street Currents, May 8, 2009

This will be a quick one, just to get some things out:

We'll continue in I John on Sunday morning: "How incredible is God's love for us...and we know this because God resides within."

Tonight, Friday, May 8th, we have our first co-ed softball game of the year.  Come out to warm up around 5:30 and we're to begin at 6:00 PM this year.  We're also each contributing $15 this year for t-shirts, a new bat, and league fees.  We play at Humphrey Field in Weymouth (click here for a map).

A few weeks ago, you elected a new church board.  The board begins the new church year tomorrow, Saturday, May 9th, with a planning & discussion day.  In the afternoon around 1:00, we want to invite anyone from our church community who would like to participate in vision and planning for the next year.

As always, use our online calendar to know what's going on.

See you Sunday!