December 1, 2011

1. Christmas Caroling
2. The Journey- Wednesday Nights
3. Global Partnerships
4. Upcoming Community Related Events
5. Other Reminders

1. Christmas Caroling- We will gather with the residents of Thaxter Park in their Community Center (30 Thaxter St.) on Sunday (12/4) at 5:30pm to enjoy some food and Christmas caroling. There is limited parking, so if you're willing to make the short walk from the Church parking lot, that would be great! Everyone from our church is asked to bring cookies, brownies and other finger-style desserts. If you are able to bake something we would greatly appreciate it!

2. "The Journey" The Wednesday after Thanksgiving, we will begin a series on Wednesday evenings called "The Journey" which walks with Joseph & Mary on their trip to Bethlehem. For those interested, there is a book as well as a daily devotion-reflection booklet. There's even an app for Android or iOS that might be fun for the kids as we move through Advent to Christmas. Join us!

3. Global Partnerships- As part of the discernment process the North St. Community Church has been working with Lora Wooster in a possible partnership within MesoAmerica.  We had a nice meeting with Lora on Monday night.  There are many things we should begin to think about as we begin this process.  Included is a link to a document Lora provided on Steps to Congregational Partnership Development for North American Churches.  Other questions to consider are: What would we do and why we would do this? How would we accomplish it? (Money? Time? Activities?) What do we have to offer/talents?  What are our short term goals?  What are our midrange goals and timing?  What is our overall outcome/goal?  If you want more information please feel free to talk to Ed DiSante.

4. Upcoming Community Related Events

Frog Pond Skating Show - Jennifer Colson has invited us to come see her perform with others from the Skating Club of Boston as well as Olympic and future Olympic skaters on December 1st at 5pm at the Frog Pond located in Boston Common at Park St.

ENC Symphonic Wind/Jazz Christmas Concert with several of our own North St. musicians, Friday, Dec. 2 at 7:30pm. The concert is in the Cove Auditorium at Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy and admission is free.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing Saturday December 3rd from 10am to noon at South Shore Plaza in Braintree at the CVS at the Legal Seafood Entrance.  All are invited to come!

Handel's Messiah, performed by ENC Choral Union - Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7pm and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3pm.  Both performances are at Wollaston Church of the Nazarene in Quincy.  Admission is free.

The Remembrance - The Remembrance is back for a one-time gathering: please join us on Saturday, December 17th at 4pm!


5. Other Reminders
Nursery: Heidi & Jason Parker
The Coming Week:
Sunday, December 4th
9:30 AM - Sunday School
10:30 AM - Worship Gathering
5:30 PM- Caroling at Thaxter Park
Wednesday, December 7th
6:00 PM - Community Dinner
7:00 PM - Bible Study Discussion

December 17th - 4:00 pm The Remembrance

Begin planning now to attend our community retreat in Windsor, NH. Mark the dates down!
February 17-20, 2012

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