July 2, 2011

1. This Sunday
2. Invitation from Pastor Jeremy
3. Quick Updates & Prayer Requests
4. Kids Summer Fun Week
5. Children's Sunday School
6. Weekly cleaning of the Chapel
7. July 17th
8. Toddler Room Schedule
9. Other Reminders

1. This Sunday - Tomorrow we'll look at the second beatitude: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." How does the Lord come to us in times of mourning? How can they be called "blessed"? We'll consider these and others questions tomorrow. Be sure and preview two new songs that Sarah will be introducing this Sunday,  Everlasting God and Beauty of Ashes.

2. Invitation from Pastor Jeremy - For our Wednesday evening dinner & discussion this summer, we are looking line-by-line at the Lord's Prayer within the Sermon on the Mount. To complement this, I am seeking individuals who would be willing to read a book on prayer and report to us what they discovered, learned, were challenged by, etc. in that book. I have all of the books in my library, so you don't have to purchase anything - just read the book and let us know about it! You can see the books and authors here. Email me to let me know if you're willing to help us out with this. I will develop a schedule for reporting once most of the books are assigned. I'm looking forward to this as we seek to be in better awareness of the Kingdom of God and his work in us through prayer!

3. North Street Quick Updates & Prayer Requests - Just a reminder that in addition to this once-a-week e-news, you can also be on our "Quick Updates" email list. These emails generally go out 3-7 times a week or so sharing community updates, prayer requests, and other North Street-related items. E-mail Christina Duncan to be put on the list.

4. 29...28...27...26...25...Blast off! Our Kids' Week is quickly approaching (starting July 25th). So far we have a small list of things we need donated: 6-inch plastic plates, sheets of colorful foam, mini pretzels, 3 oz paper cups, toliet paper rolls, and paper towel rolls.  If you are able to donate an item please let Christina Duncan know asap. You can learn more about Kids' Summer Fun Week on the North St. Website.  We are also in need of several volunteers for the nights of our Kids' Summer Fun Week as well as the Saturday before (July 23rd) at 9am to help transform our Chapel for the exciting week to follow.  Contact Dawn Haskell if you would like to help.  Please continue to spread the word!  There are several different kinds of fliers, etc. on the pulpit in the fellowship hall, if you need stamps to be able to send out the postcards to people you know in the area please let Christina know since we have extras. 

5. Do you enjoy working with kids? Volunteers are needed to work with the young children of our church family.  For the summer months of July and August, volunteers are needed to help assist Christina during Sunday School time. Starting in September, we would like to be able to split the growing Sunday School class into two groups, so we will need someone willing to teach as well as people to assist.  If you would like to be involved please contact Dawn Haskell.

6. Weekly Cleaning of the Chapel -
Here is the schedule for cleaning (Use Saturday as a reference for which week is which).
1st Saturday - Rankins (beginning in Sept)
2nd Saturday -  Meghan Scott
3rd Saturday - Heidi Parker
4th Saturday - Charlie DiSante
Cleaning entails: 1. Straightening and dusting the Sanctuary.  2. Sweeping the stairwells. 3. Cleaning and stocking the bathrooms.  4. Straightening and sweeping the kitchen. 5. Vacuuming the Gathering Room and Sanctuary as needed.  If you would like to help in this please contact the person in charge for the week.

7. Sunday, July 17 - Two things are happening in addition to our regular Sunday schedule. (This is just in TWO weeks!):
First, right after service we will be having a potluck.  This month's potluck will take place at the Hingham Bathing Beach (ask someone for directions).  There are no grill usage allowed so everything must be heated before leaving the church or just picnic style things brought.  There is a sign-up sheet in the church foyer.
Second, our church is embarking on a new ministry endeavor through Global Partnership. Rev. Lora Wooster will be coming to share with us the possibilities of this ministry and introducing us to how it can work for our church. EVERYONE is invited to come and hear the exciting ways that our church can partner with a church in Meso-America (the Caribbean, Mexico, & Central America). We will share ice cream together after.

8. Toddler Room Schedule
July 3rd- Dawn Haskell & Dana Parker
July 10th- Dorothy Newell & Meghan Scott
July 17th- Andrew & Becky Rankin
July 24th- Heidi & Jason Parker
August 7th- Dawn Haskell & Dana Parker
August 14th-  Dorothy Newell & Nadine Sa
August 21st- Andrew & Becky Rankin
August 28th- Heidi & Jason Parker
September 4th- Dorothy Newell & Meghan Scott
September 11th- Andrew & Becky Rankin
September 18th- Dawn Haskell & Dana Parker
Septmeber 25th- Heidi & Jason Parker


9. Other Reminders
Nursery: July 3rd- Dawn Haskell & Dana Parker

The Coming Week 
Use our online calendar for these and other dates & events

Saturday, July 2nd  
1:30 PM - Visiting New England Friends Home at Thayer House
Sunday, July 3rd
9:30 AM - Sunday School
10:30 AM - Worship Gathering
Tuesday, July 5th
7:00 PM- Ladies' Craft Night
Wednesday, July 6th
6:00 PM - Community Dinner
7:00 PM - Discussion & Bible Study
Friday, July 8th
6:00 PM- Softball Game

July 11th - 6:30 PM - Board Meeting
July 17th - 12:00 - Potluck at the Hingham Bathing Beach
                  6:00 PM - Information meeting with Rev. Lora Wooster from Global Partnerships
July 23rd - 9:00AM - decorating church for Kids' Summer Fun Week
July 25-29 - Mission to Mars (Kids Week-VBS)