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.