North St. News: August 2012

August 30, 2012

Sunday - It's hard to believe, but this Sunday we will wrap up the series on Jacob, looking at Genesis 35 and 37:1: Worship, Life, & Death. Hope to see you Sunday!

After a week looking at God's creativity in scripture (September 9th), I'm praying about what will take us through the Sundays through the end of the liturgical church year (November 25th). While I have some directions in mind, I love some input if anyone has ideas for sermon topics. Shoot me an email if something has been challenging or affirming to you of late in the Word.

Wednesday Evenings - As you think about setting your schedule for the Fall, would you consider joining us on Wednesday evenings for Community Dinner (6:00 PM) and Corporate Study (7:00 PM)? It's a great way to stay connected throughout the week, to share in fellowship, to pray for one another, and to stay in the Word together. Just last night we decided to go through a series called Public Jesus: Exposing the Nature of God in our Community. Here is a video that gives a taste of the book and videos from Pastor Tim Suttle. Let me know if you'd like a copy of the book ($13 for those who are able, but don't worry about it if you aren't - just let me know). We will begin this coming Wednesday, September 5th. - Pastor Jeremy

North Street Community Orchestra! On Sunday, September 9th (only two Sundays away), bring your musical instrument! No matter what level of expertise, bring your instrument so we can worship together as an orchestra. If you would like sheet music for the day, please email Sarah and let her know what instrument you will be playing. Otherwise, some sheet music will be available that day. If you require a music stand and are able to bring one, please do so!

Don't play an instrument? There will be a handful of percussion instruments available. We also still need some people to be singing! Come prepared for a fun, unique time of community worship!

Your Spanish Phrase of the Week - Saludos en Cristo! means "Greetings in Christ!"

Save the Date! - Sunday, September 9th will be a day for the arts! Stay tuned for information about an exciting musical opportunity in the morning worship gathering, but for now, plan on coming to the Ktizo Gallery & Nook's first public showing. While we've had the art work of Reyna Elizabeth up for several weeks now, we will have an open showing at 2:00 PM that day. This will also kick-off a week-long online silent auction for the individual pieces of Reyna's collection. All proceeds will go to benefit Gotitas de Amor.

Our Minister of Worship (Sarah Troxler!) is moving from one apartment to another in Quincy (just a few blocks apart) TOMORROW Friday, August 31. If you can, plan on helping that day! Please let Sarah know if you are able to help. We'll meet at 9:00 AM.

Other Reminders:

Sunday, September 2nd
9:30 AM - Gathering to Worship
10:30 AM - Sunday School

Tuesday, September 4th
7:00 PM- Ladies' Craft Night

Wednesday, September 5th
6:00 PM - Community Dinner
7:00 PM - Corporate Study Discussion: Public Jesus

Other upcoming events:
September 10th - 6:30 Board Meeting

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Use our online calendar for these and other dates/events as well as our other online sites below! (If you would like to add the church calendar to your Google Calendar, just search for "communication@northst.org" where it says "Add a friend's calendar".)

August 23, 2012

Sunday - Dr. Mary Lou Shea will be preaching for me this Sunday as I'm away in Maryland for a wedding. The passage is Genesis 34 which brings us to and through the story of Dinah's rape and her brothers' retaliation. And again, we'll see our deep need for the grace of God. I look forward to preaching again next week as we wrap up Jacob's story. - Pastor Jeremy

Your Spanish Phrase of the Week - Cristo me ama which is Jesus loves me. You'll need to know this phrase in a few weeks to go along with a special presentation by the children.

Do you have unwanted bags of clothes sitting around? If you have no one you know to pass them on to, there is a Salvation Army donation bin at the Rehoboth shelter location. While recycling is always good, most of the bins we see for "organizations"along the road are actually for-profit companies. Donating to the Salvation Army is important to their on-going ministry in helping those in need.
Our Minister of Worship is moving from one apartment to another in Quincy (just a few blocks apart) on August 31. If you can, plan on helping that day! Please let Sarah know if you are able to help.

Other Reminders:

Sunday, August 26
9:30 AM - Gathering to Worship
10:30 AM - Sunday School

Wednesday, August 29th
6:00 PM - Community Dinner
7:00 PM - Bible Study Discussion

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August 17, 2012

Sunday - Join us this Sunday as we finally look at the long-awaited reunion of Jacob & Esau.

August Potluck - Our August potluck is THIS Sunday (August 19th). This will be our annual picnic at the Hingham Town Beach. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, games, etc. Oh, and food, too! Afterwards join us for a partnership meeting (see note below)!

Guatemala Partnership - This Sunday we will be having another partnership meeting. We plan on meeting around 2 PM (after the picnic at the beach). We encourage everyone to stick around if they can! We've got much to pray about, discuss, and plan for.

Your Spanish Word of the Week - oracion which is a noun for prayer.

Do you have unwanted bags of clothes sitting around? If you have no one you know to pass them on to, there is a Salvation Army donation bin at the Rehoboth shelter location. While recycling is always good, most of the bins we see for "organizations"along the road are actually for-profit companies. Donating to the Salvation Army is important to their on-going ministry in helping those in need.

Other Reminders:

Sunday, August 19th
9:30 AM - Gathering to Worship
10:30 AM - Sunday School
12:00 PM - Potluck at Hingham Bathing Beach
2:00 PM - Partnership Meeting

Tuesday, August 21st
7:00 PM - Ladies' Craft Night

Wednesday, August 22nd
6:00 PM - Community Dinner
7:00 PM - Bible Study Discussion

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August 9, 2012

Sunday - Summer is soon to begin its wind-down as we look toward September, school beginning, and a different and hopefully "more regular" schedule. I know I am looking forward to it. But the summer's not over yet! We'll continue in our journey through the life of Jacob this Sunday. I hope you will come.

August Potluck - Our August potluck will be back on the third Sunday (August 19th). This will be our annual picnic at the Hingham Town Beach. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, games, etc. Oh, and food, too!

Guatemala Partnership - Thank you for your continued prayer for our church and for La Iglesia de Viva Abundante as we move into a partnership. We've had several meetings after our initial trip and we have some exciting things to share and ask for your help & participation:

On September 9th we will be having a special day to feature the art we received from Reyna Elizabeth, opening up the Ktizo Gallery for any to come and view the art. We will be having a silent auction to sell some or all of the pieces, with all proceeds going to Gotitas de Amor, the ministry to empower kids in Guatemala City.
On the weekend of October 13-14, we will be having a Faith Promise Weekend.
And in the distant, but not-too-distant future, we are hoping to send another group of us to Guatemala.

Stay tuned for more information on all of this and how you can help or participate! In the meantime, keep praying for the partnership.

Your Spanish Word of the Week - "La paz de Cristo" which means Peace of Christ.

There will be a small and simple but very important memorial service for Muriel Ross on Sunday (8/12) at 1:30 PM in the community room at Thaxter Park. Even if you didn't know Muriel who often ate with us on Wednesday evenings, your presence and support for those who did at Thaxter Park would be most welcome

Our Minister of Worship is moving from one apartment to another in Quincy (just a few blocks apart) on August 31. If you can, plan on helping that day!

As always, please let us know how your church can be praying for you. Send an email to Pastor Jeremy with any updates or concerns.

Other Reminders:

Sunday, August 12th
9:30 AM - Gathering to Worship
10:30 AM- Sunday School

Wednesday, August 15th
6:00 PM - Community Dinner
7:00 PM - Bible Study Discussion

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August 2, 2012

August 3, 2012

Sunday - This week in our journey throughout the life of Jacob, we come to his attempts to appease his brother, Esau (Genesis 32:1-21). Read the passage in preparation for the Word this week. In addition, Sarah has shared that we will sing this song this week. See you Sunday! - Pastor Jeremy

August Potluck - Our August potluck will be back on the third Sunday (August 19th). This will be our annual picnic at the Hingham Town Beach. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, games, etc. Oh, and food, too!

On September 9th we will be having a special day to feature the art we received from Reyna Elizabeth, opening up the Ktizo Gallery for any to come and view the art. We will be having a silent auction to sell some or all of the pieces, with all proceeds going to Gotitas de Amor, the ministry to empower kids in Guatemala City.
On the weekend of October 13-14, we will be having a Faith Promise Weekend.
And in the distant, but not-too-distant future, we are hoping to send another group of us to Guatemala.

Stay tuned for more information on all of this and how you can help or participate! In the meantime, keep praying for the partnership. Oh, and introducing...

Your Spanish Word of the Week - iglesia (click to hear the pronunciation); This beautiful word is the word for "church." Some of you might recognize it deriving from the Greek word ekklesia which literally means "an assembly of people." And the name of the church we're partnering with is La Iglesia de Vida Abundante ("The Church of Abundant Life").

Our Minister of Worship is moving from one apartment to another in Quincy (just a few blocks apart) on August 31. If you can, plan on helping that day!
The church board will be meeting on Monday evening (8/6) at 6:30 PM.
Ladies Craft Night is scheduled for Tuesday evening (8/7) at 7:00 PM.
As always, please let us know how your church can be praying for you. Send an email to Pastor Jeremy with any updates or concerns.

Other Reminders:

Sunday, August 5th
9:30 AM - Gathering to Worship
10:30 AM- Sunday School

Monday, August 6th
6:30 PM- Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 7th
7:00 PM- Ladies' Craft Night

Wednesday, August 8th
6:00 PM - Community Dinner
7:00 PM - Bible Study Discussion

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