January 17, 2013

January 17, 2013

This Sunday - This is the third week in our series, Sabbath: Re-store. We will go through the story of God providing manna ("bread") in Exodus 16:23-31. What does Sabbath have to do with dependence on God? What Jesus provides in the prayer that he taught the disciples will also guide us this week - "Give us this day our daily bread." If you've not yet heard either or both of the first two sermons, you can hear them on our recordings page.

In addition, remember that right after Sunday School, we will have a special potluck during which we will have a short presentation and question/answers about the sabbatical coming up this summer. So bring some food to share and if you have not yet read the sabbatical narrative, it will be a great way to get to know what's coming up in this exciting summer. Be sure to write down questions as you read!

Global Partnership Update - A few of us continue to interact on Facebook with our brothers and sisters at the Vida Abundante Church in Guatemala City. If you're on FB, we encourage you to join in here at the group page. If you haven't seen the video we watched in worship this past week yet, be sure to check it out here.

Spanish Word of the Week - amor, which is "love"

Community Retreat - Please note that the costs sent out previously were incorrect. We apologize for this error! In just four weeks we will travel north to Windsor Hills outside Hillsboro, NH for rest, relaxation, and growth in fellowship together. All the fine details are here on the church's website. If you are planning on going, please email Pastor Jeremy. Having an estimate on numbers is important for our planning. We're really excited about this year and will again be practicing Acts 2 principles in "sharing the cost." We want all who want to go to be able to. See the website for more details. This year, the retreat is on the first weekend of Lent. As such, it makes a great way to make a great start on our Lenten and Easter emphases. Speaking of Lent and Easter...

Lent and Easter - Lent begins in less than four weeks. Our Annual Ash Wednesday service will be at 7:00 on February 13, just prior to our retreat. We will be returning to an emphasis we went through two years ago, but with a brand new book: Ashes to Fire. The daily devotional books will be $10 each. Email Christian Duncan if you would like one. The readings begin on February 13.
  • The children will be heading to Rumford, RI for the second Bible Quiz Meet on Saturday. 
  • Have anything to share here? Let Christina know.
Other Reminders:
Sunday, January 20th
Gathering to Worship (9:30 AM)
Sunday School (10:30 AM~)
Potluck (12:00 PM~)
Wednesday, January 23rd
Community Dinner (6:00 PM)
Bible Study (7:00 PM)

Upcoming Dates:
  • Ash Wednesday Service - Feb. 13th, 7:00 PM
  • Annual Retreat - Feb. 15th-18th
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