October 25, 2012

October 25, 2012

 

This Sunday - We will take a break from Galatians this weekend as we have our Guatemala Partnership Faith Promise Weekend. On Sunday morning, Rev. Lora Wooster will be preaching.


This Weekend: Faith Promise Weekend - This weekend is our Faith Promise Weekend. As we endeavor to send regular financial assistance to La Iglesia de Vida Abundante in Guatemala City, we're bringing back Faith Promise after a year's hiatus. On Saturday evening, October 27 at 5:30 PM, will feature a Guatemalan-themed dinner catered by a Guatemalan restaurant in Dorchester (Antojitos & Panaderia Chapinas!). Rev. Lora Wooster will speak to us at the dinner and again on Sunday morning. We hope you can be a part of this important weekend! And as always feel free to invite guests.

Spanish Word of the Week - fe- Which is the noun for faith. 

All Saints Day & All Hallow's Eve - The beginning of November is soon to come! With All Saints Day being November 1st, we will again recognize those who've come and gone before us the Sunday after (Nov. 4). We celebrate light and life in the Church, so we remember people candles lit for each person. If you'd like to add a candle for someone who has died in Christ who meant a lot to you, send Pastor Jeremy an email and he'll add one (or more!). Further, plan now to come on All Hallow's Eve (AKA Halloween) to welcome neighbors when they pass by the chapel as we Light Up the Neighborhood. Pastor Jeremy wrote some thoughts last year as to why we'd do this kind of event. You can read them here. (And if you've been saving your gallon milk jugs, be sure to bring them to the chapel before Oct. 31.) Also we are looking for candy donations!

Election Day Communion - Mark your calendars now to plan on coming to receive communion together on Election Night at 7:00 PM. On perhaps the most divisive day in this nation, it'll be good to come together at Christ's table, the true King and our Lord. At the moment, 370 churches throughout the nation will also be celebrating at the table on Election Day.




Sabbatical - We can now publicly announce that our church is the recipient of a $47,765 grant from the Lilly Endowment for next summer's sabbatical for the pastor, his family, and our congregation. Congratulations to all! Much thanks goes to the Sabbatical Committee for their hard and timely work on the application back in May. But there's much work to be done! Be praying for them as they plan in the coming months. If you'd like to read more and follow the journey from Pastor Jeremy's perspective, visit his website.



Wednesday Nights- Beginning November 7th we will start going through a 5 week journey using the book the Psalmist's Cry.  If you are interested in having a copy of this book please let Pastor Jeremy know so he can put in an order.







  • Our children who are Bible quizzing have their first district gathering/meet next Saturday! Please be praying for them.
  • South Weymouth Church of the Nazarene has invited anyone who would like to come to a free concert on Friday night October 26th at 6:30pm by the ENC Gospel Choir.
  • Our annual retreat will take place February 15-18, 2013 at Windsor Hills Campgrounds. 

Other Reminders:
Saturday, October 27th
Faith Promise Dinner (5:30 PM)

Sunday, October 28th
Gathering to Worship (9:30 AM)
Sunday School (10:30 AM~)

Wednesday, October 31st

All Hallow's Eve Celebration (5:00 PM)
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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".)

October 18, 2012

October 18, 2012
This Sunday: Before taking a break from Galatians next weekend (see below), we will look at chapter 4 this week.


Faith Promise Weekend - Next weekend is our Faith Promise Weekend. As we endeavor to send regular financial assistance to La Iglesia de Vida Abundante in Guatemala City, we're bringing back Faith Promise after a year's hiatus. On Saturday evening, October 27 at 5:30 PM, will feature a Guatemalan-themed dinner catered by a Guatemalan restaurant in Dorchester (Antojitos & Panaderia Chapinas!). Rev. Lora Wooster will speak to us at the dinner and again on Sunday morning. We hope you can be a part of this important weekend! And as always feel free to invite guests. 

Spanish Word of the Week - Chapinas - this is a Guatemala-specific adjective that refers to someone or something from Guatemala. So for instance, the restaurant that's catering our meal (Antojitos & Panederia Chapinas means "Guatemalan Appetizers and Bakery".

All Saints Day & All Hallow's Eve - The beginning of November is soon to come! With All Saints Day being November 1st, we will again recognize those who've come and gone before us the Sunday after (Nov. 4). We celebrate light and life in the Church, so we remember people candles lit for each person. If you'd like to add a candle for someone who has died in Christ who meant a lot to you, send Pastor Jeremy an email and he'll add one (or more!). Further, plan now to come on All Hallow's Eve (AKA Halloween) to welcome neighbors when they pass by the chapel as we Light Up the Neighborhood. Pastor Jeremy wrote some thoughts last year as to why we'd do this kind of event. You can read them here. (And if you've been saving your gallon milk jugs, be sure to bring them to the chapel before Oct. 31.)  Also we are looking for candy donations!

Election Day Communion - Mark your calendars now to plan on coming to receive communion together on Election Night at 7:00 PM. On perhaps the most divisive day in this nation, it'll be good to come together at Christ's table, the true King and our Lord. At the moment, 370 churches throughout the nation will also be celebrating at the table on Election Day.

Sabbatical - We can now publicly announce that our church is the recipient of a $47,765 grant from the Lilly Endowment for next summer's sabbatical for the pastor, his family, and our congregation. Congratulations to all! Much thanks goes to the Sabbatical Committee for their hard and timely work on the application back in May. But there's much work to be done! Be praying for them as they plan in the coming months. If you'd like to read more and follow the journey from Pastor Jeremy's perspective, visit his website.
  • With the Faith Promise meal being this month, there will be NO potluck for October. Our next  potluck will be in November on November 18 with a Thanksgiving theme. 
  • Our children who are Bible quizzing have their first district gathering/meet next Saturday! Give them a word of encouragement when you see them.
  • If you are not on the Quick Updates email list and would like to be, send Christina an email. The Quick Updates go out sporadically throughout the week and include prayer requests, simple updates, and other various items related to the on-goings of the church community. It's a great way to "stay in touch" throughout the week. It is a different list than these once-a-week North St. News emails.
Other Reminders:

Sunday, October 21st
Gathering to Worship (9:30 AM)
Sunday School (10:30 AM~)

Wednesday, October 24th
Community Dinner (6:00 PM)
Corporate Study Discussion: Public Jesus (7:00 PM~)
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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".)

October 11, 2012

October 11, 2012
THIS Sunday: Wow! We're really moving through Galatians. We'll finish chapter three this week (Galatians 3:15-29). Hope you can be there.


Faith Promise Weekend - In just two weeks, we will be having our Faith Promise Weekend. As we endeavor to send regular financial assistance to La Iglesia de Vida Abundante in Guatemala City, we will be once again participating in a Faith Promise. On Saturday evening, October 27 at 5:30 PM, will feature a Guatemalan-themed dinner catered by a Guatemalan restaurant in Dorchester (Antojito's & Panaderia Chapinas!). Rev. Lora Wooster will speak to us at the dinner and again on Sunday morning. We hope you can be a part of this important weekend! Spanish Word of the Week - celebración which is the noun for celebration

All Saints Day & All Hallow's Eve - The beginning of November is soon to come! With All Saints Day being November 1st, we will again recognize those who've come and gone before us the Sunday after (Nov. 4). We celebrate light and life in the Church, so we remember people candles lit for each person. If you'd like to add a candle for someone who has died in Christ who meant a lot to you, send Pastor Jeremy an email and he'll add one (or more!). Further, plan now to come on All Hallow's Eve (AKA Halloween) to welcome neighbors when they pass by the chapel as we Light Up the Neighborhood. Pastor Jeremy wrote some thoughts last year as to why we'd do this kind of event. You can read them here. (And if you've been saving your gallon milk jugs, be sure to bring them to the chapel before Oct. 31.)

Election Day Communion - Mark your calendars now to plan on coming to receive communion together on Election Night. On perhaps the most divisive day in this nation, it'll be good to come together at Christ's table, the true King and our Lord. Over 265 churches throughout the nation are currently slated to do the same thing.
  • Today several prayer requests went out. For those not on the North Street Quick Updates list:
    • Joe Ann Wachtel is asking for prayer for her mother who had a stroke overnight in North Carolina. You may remember that we prayed for her a couple months ago as well. Pray for Joe Ann as well as she is so far apart from the situation. 
    • We are also praying today for the mother of Paul Goodwin who is having open heart surgery today.
    • We are also praying today for Ryan & Thea Ardrey as they wrestle with various issues in life, including on-going medical and work complexities. Feel free to send them a note when you have a moment!
    • If  you are not on the Quick Updates email list and would like to be, send Christina an email. The Quick Updates go out sporadically throughout the week and include prayer requests, simple updates, and other various items related to the on-goings of the church community. It's a great way to "stay in touch" throughout the week. It is a different list than these once-a-week North St. News emails.
  • Tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 12) at 6pm we will be playing the movie Princess Bride at North Street. Now an ageless classic, The Princess Bride is a classic fairy tale starring Fred Savage, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal, and Peter Falk, among others. It is rated PG.
Other Reminders:
Friday, October 12th
Princess Bride (6:00 PM)

Sunday, October 14th
Gathering to Worship (9:30 AM)
Sunday School (10:30 AM~)

Monday, October 15th
Board Meeting (6:30 PM)

Tuesday, October 16th
Ladies' Craft Night (7:00 PM)
 
Wednesday, October 17th
Community Dinner (6:00 PM)
Corporate Study Discussion: Public Jesus (7:00 PM~)
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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".)


October 4, 2012

October 4, 2012
THIS Sunday: We will continue in Galatians 3:1-18 this Sunday. Read it before you come to worship!



Faith Promise Weekend - In just four weeks, we will be having our Faith Promise Weekend. As we endeavor to send regular financial assistance to La Iglesia de Vida Abundante in Guatemala City, we will be once again participating in Faith Promise. On Saturday evening, October 27 at 5:30 PM, will feature a Guatemalan-themed dinner catered by a Guatemalan restaurant in Dorchester (Antojito's & Panaderia Chapinas!). Rev. Lora Wooster will speak to us at the dinner and again on Sunday morning. We hope you can be a part of this important weekend!

Your Spanish Word of the Week - calabaza, which is the noun for pumpkin.


Piercing the Darkness Convention - We want to invite you to come with us to hear Dr. Sam Vassel speak to the New England District Church of the Nazarene on November 10 in Nashua, NH at our district Sunday School Convention. Dr. Vassel is the pastor of our Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene (in NYC) and is a wonderful speaker. The day costs $20 (by Oct. 10) and includes lunch, but let us know if money is the only factor that would keep you from going. Our own Ed DiSante is the registrar for the event. Send him an email with questions or if you'd like to go.


  • All Hallow's Eve continues to come quickly at us. As we're planning ahead to light up the neighborhood again this year, would you wash and set aside you clear plastic gallon milk/juice jugs again? Just bring them to the chapel and place them in the kitchen. Thanks!
  • On October 12th at 6pm we will be playing the movie Princess Bride at North Street.  Now an ageless classic, The Princess Bride is a classic fairy tale starring Fred Savage, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal, and Peter Falk, among others. It is rated PG.
  • Mark your calendars now to plan on coming to receive communion together on Election Night. On perhaps the most divisive day in this nation, it'll be good to come together at Christ's table, the true King and our Lord. Over 200 churches throughout the nation are currently slated to do the same thing.
Other Reminders:

Sunday, October 7th
Gathering to Worship (9:30 AM)
Sunday School (10:30 AM~)

Wednesday, October 10th
Community Dinner (6:00 PM)
Corporate Study Discussion: Public Jesus (7:00 PM~)
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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".)



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