January 28, 2011

1.  This Sunday (Jan. 30)
2.  HHRLA Trip to Israel
3.  Sound System
4.  North Street Community Discernment of God's Mission
5.  Annual Retreat
6.  Other Business


1. This Sunday - 
Give us ears that we may hear them;
Voice that we may sing them;
Life that we may live them;
Hope that we may give them;
Hearts that we can feel them;
Eyes that we can see them;
Thoughts that we may think them;
...and tongues that we may speak Your words.

The above is a prayer from a song we will hear in worship this Sunday - Words to Build a Life On.  It is mainly referring to the Beatitudes from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, part of our gospel passage this week.  The beatitudes seem backwards from many of the values held in our society.  Some of them may even seem foolish.  In our epistle passage this week, Paul acknowledges that the message of the cross (and thus the way of the cross) is foolishness to the world.  We'll be hearing about these things on Sunday.  In preparation, would you read our passages?


2.  HHRLA Trip to Israel - The Hingham & Hull Religious Leaders Association is sponsoring a trip to Israel next year.  There is an informational meeting on Sunday at 7:00 PM.  For more information, see this article in the Hingham Journal.



3. Sound System - We are in need of a few people willing to learn and run the sound system during our gatherings.  Some previous musical experience is helpful, but not essential.  Please speak to Sarah if you're willing to help.

4. North Street Community Discernment of God's Mission - It's time to sign up for a discussion group!  For all the info on the discernment journey, click here.  If you have not yet worked on a survey, please contact Pastor Jeremy.  If you have completed the survey or are already working on it, thanks!  The surveys should be completed by January 30th and our discussion groups begin the very next day (we need more people for Monday evening's discussion group!).  See the link above to see the dates & times for the groups, and email Pastor Jeremy to request a discussion group date.


5. North Street Community Retreat - Our third annual North Street Community Retreat at Windsor Hills Campground (February 18-21, President's Day weekend) is getting closer and closer.  Everyone is invited to come!   Windsor Hills Campground is just outside of Hillsboro, NH.  All payments can be submitted in the offering boxes (but mark it clearly!).  Total amount due is the Sunday prior to our leaving (2/13 - that's in TWO WEEKS!).  We understand that these are abundant times for some and meager times for others, so as we have in past years, we're inviting all to do what they can to help pay for the retreat.  If you're able, you're encouraged to give more than the actual amount.  And if finances are the one thing keeping you from going, please speak with Pastor Jeremy - we want you to go!  The shared costs figure out as follows:
  • $135/person, assuming double occupancy
  • $67.50/child (4-12)
  • $10/child (0-4)
  • $350/family (2 adults, 2 children)
  • $180/person, single occupancy
6. Other Business
Reminders:
Nursery (1/30): Heidi & Jason Parker


The Coming Week
Saturday Jan. 29th
1:30 PM - Visiting New England Friends Home at Thayer House
Sunday Jan. 30th
9:30 AM - Sunday School (adult & kids)
10:30 AM - Worship Gathering
Tuesday Feb. 1st
6:00 PM- Ladies' Craft Night
Wednesday Feb. 2nd
6:00 PM - Community Dinner
7:00 PM - Discussion & Bible Study


Future Dates of Importance
Feb. 18-21 - North Street Community Retreat

Use our online calendar for these and other dates & events.

January 21, 2011

1.  This Sunday (Jan. 23)
2.  Coffeehouse
3.  Sound System
4.  North Street Community Discernment of God's Mission
5.  Annual Retreat
6.  Other Business


1. This Sunday - We're looking forward to being together again on Sunday!  Sarah passes along this video ("Let it Rise").  We used to sing this a few years ago, but it'll surface again on Sunday. Our main scripture focus comes from this week's epistle passage - I Corinthians 1:10-18 (read all of our passages here).  We'll be considering the potential for unity as Christ's Body in the local church, that we can do so much more together than we can individually.

2. Coffeehouse - The next Coffeehouse at Duxbury St. Paul's Church of the Nazarene is tomorrow, Saturday, January 22 at 7pm.  All are welcome to join in the night of music, art, and coffee.  Please talk to Sarah if you are interested in performing.  St. Paul's Church is located at 136 Summer St. in Duxbury.


3. Sound System - We are in need of a few people willing to learn and run the sound system during our gatherings.  Some previous musical experience is helpful, but not essential.  Please speak to Sarah if you're willing to help.

4. North Street Community Discernment of God's Mission - Times for discussion groups are now ready and waiting for people to sign up.  For all the info on the discernment journey, click here.  If you have not yet worked on a survey, please contact Pastor Jeremy.  If you have completed the survey or are already working on it, thanks!  The surveys should be completed by January 30th and our discussion groups begin the very next day.  See the link above to see the dates & times for the groups, and email Pastor Jeremy with your first and second choice for those dates.


5. North Street Community Retreat - Our third annual North Street Community Retreat at Windsor Hills Campground (February 18-21, President's Day weekend) is getting closer and closer.  Everyone is invited to come!   is just outside of Hillsboro, NH.  All payments can be submitted in the offering boxes (but mark it clearly!).  Total amount due is the Sunday prior to our leaving.  The shared costs figure out as follows:
  • $135/person, assuming double occupancy
  • $67.50/child (4-12)
  • $10/child (0-4)
  • $350/family (2 adults, 2 children)
  • $180/person, single occupancy
6. Other Business
Reminders:
Nursery (1/23): Andrew & Becky Rankin

The Coming Week
Saturday Jan. 22nd
1:30 PM - Visiting New England Friends Home at Thayer House
7:00 PM - Coffeehouse at St. Paul's Duxbury Church of the Nazarene
Sunday Jan. 23rd
9:30 AM - Sunday School (adult & kids)
10:30 AM - Worship Gathering
Wednesday Jan. 26th
6:00 PM - Community Dinner
7:00 PM - Discussion & Bible Study


Future Dates of Importance
Feb. 18-21 - North Street Community Retreat

Use our online calendar for these and other dates & events.

January 14, 2011

1.  This Sunday (Jan. 16)
2.  Coffeehouse
3.  Annual MLK Day Event
4.  Annual Retreat
5.  Aware in Prayer
6.  Other Business


1. This Sunday - First off, a couple dozen of us really enjoyed our Remembrance gathering this past Sunday evening which was a Wesley Covenant Service.  Some have asked for the words, which you can read here.  We hope to have this special service again next New Year's Day.

This coming Sunday (2/16), we will begin our short series on 1 Corinthians.  Prepare for worship by reading our passages here.  Be sure to plan on staying for our winter "Soup & Bread" potluck.  - Pastor Jeremy

2. Coffeehouse- The next Coffeehouse at Duxbury St. Paul's Church of the Nazarene will be Saturday, January 22 at 7pm.  All are welcome to join in the night of music, art, and coffee.  Please talk to Sarah if you are interested in performing.

3.  Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Event - Each year the Hingham & Hull Religious Leaders Association hosts an event to remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. around the federal holiday in his honor.  This year it will be on Sunday evening, January 16th at 6:00 PM at the Hingham Congregational Church (366 Main Street) and will feature a service of remembrance and challenge.

4. North Street Community Retreat- Our third annual North Street Community Retreat (February 18-21, President's Day weekend) is getting closer and closer.  Everyone is invited to come!  The 'programming' will be minimal to maximize our time of fellowship with each other...just getting to know one another better.  We will have a special time of worship together on Sunday morning (no worship gathering in Hingham that day).  Windsor Hills Campground is just outside of Hillsboro, NH.  We'll be staying in "the Inn".  Cost includes 8 meals and 3 nights in hotel-quality rooms with individual bathrooms.  A deposit of $30/per person would be helpful as soon as possible.  All payments can be submitted in the offering boxes (but mark it clearly!).  Total amount due is the Sunday prior to our leaving.  The shared costs figure out as follows:
  • $135/person, assuming double occupancy
  • $67.50/child (4-12)
  • $10/child (0-4)
  • $350/family (2 adults, 2 children)
  • $180/person, single occupancy
5.  Aware in Prayer

  • Rosalie Carlson has shared that her son is being deployed sometime in March or April.  In addition, Rosalie has not been feeling very well again of late.  Let's keep them in prayer.  
  • Jennifer Colson is seeking various forms of financial aid in her quest to take part in the Christmas Creek Village Retreat Center.  She has been accepted and received some scholarships, but is in need of a cosigner or monetary gifts to be able to go.  Please keep her in prayer as well. 

6. Other Business
Reminders:
Nursery (1/16): Christina Ardrey & Meghan Scott

The Coming Week
Saturday Jan. 15th
1:30 PM- New England Friends Home at Thayer House
Sunday Jan. 16th
9:30 AM - Sunday School (adult & kids)
10:30 AM - Worship Gathering
12:00 PM - "Soup & Bread" Potluck
6:00 PM- MLK Day HHRLA Service
Tuesday Jan. 17th
6:00 PM- Ladies' Craft Night
Wednesday Jan. 18th
6:00 PM - Community Dinner
7:00 PM - Discussion & Bible Study


Future Dates of Importance
Feb. 18-21 - North Street Community Retreat


Use our online calendar for these and other dates & events.

January 7,2010

1.  This Sunday (Jan. 9)
2.  Practicing Presence
3.  January Potluck
4.  Annual MLK Day Event
5.  Annual Retreat
6.  Other Business


1. This Sunday - This Sunday is the first after Epiphany, which will have us look at Jesus' baptism.  You can read our passages here.  Reading them before coming would be a great way of preparing for worship!  On Sunday evening, we will have a special Remembrance gathering: a Wesley Covenant Service.  Many in the various Wesleyan traditions use this service at the beginning of a new year.  For one example of this service, click here (will open and/or ask to save a .doc file).  I'm looking forward to this special time together.  - Pastor Jeremy

2.  Practicing Presence! - Coming out of our emphasis on presence during Advent & Christmas, we all have a weekly opportunity to practice "presence with others" beginning tomorrow (1/8) at the New England Friends Home at Thayer House (86 Turkey Hill Road, Hingham).  This is a retirement home where we will spend time playing games, talking, and just being present to those who live there.  We're to be there from 1:30-3:00 PM.

3. January Potluck - With the heart of winter coming, the Ministries Committee thought it a great idea to have a Bread & Soup style potluck on for our January potluck (Sunday January, 16th).  There is sign-up sheet on the foyer bulletin board.

4.  Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Event - Each year the Hingham & Hull Religious Leaders Association hosts an event to remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. around the federal holiday in his honor.  This year it will be on Sunday evening, January 16th at 6:00 PM at the Hingham Congregational Church (366 Main Street) and will feature a service of remembrance and challenge.

5. North Street Community Retreat- Our third annual North Street Community Retreat (February 18-21, President's Day weekend) is getting closer and closer.  Everyone is invited to come!  The 'programming' will be minimal to maximize our time of fellowship with each other...just getting to know one another better.  We will have a special time of worship together on Sunday morning (no worship gathering in Hingham that day).  Windsor Hills Campground is just outside of Hillsboro, NH.  We'll be staying in "the Inn".  Cost includes 8 meals and 3 nights in hotel-quality rooms with individual bathrooms.  A deposit of $30/per person would be helpful as soon as possible.  All payments can be submitted in the offering boxes (but mark it clearly!).  Total amount due is the Sunday prior to our leaving.  The shared costs figure out as follows:
  • $135/person, assuming double occupancy
  • $67.50/child (4-12)
  • $10/child (0-4)
  • $350/family (2 adults, 2 children)
  • $180/person, single occupancy
6. Other Business
Reminders:
Nursery (1/9): Emily Fish & Dana Parker

The Coming Week
Sunday Jan. 9nd
9:30 AM - Sunday School (adult & kids)
10:30 AM - Worship Gathering
6:00 PM - The Remembrance: Wesley Covenant Service
Monday, Jan. 10th
6:30 PM - Church Board Meeting
Wednesday Jan. 12th
6:00 PM - Community Dinner
7:00 PM - Discussion & Bible Study


Future Dates of Importance
Jan. 16 - Bread & Soup Potluck
Jan. 16 - MLK Day HHRLA Service (6:00 PM)
Feb. 18-21 - North Street Community Retreat

Use our online calendar for these and other dates & events.
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