Here's what's happening...
In Worship on SundayThis Sunday is the tenth Sunday after Pentecost. We'll be hearing from the Word concerning how we spend our resources (time, money, etc.) as followers of Christ. As you read the passages before coming to worship, ask yourself how it is that the wisdom of Solomon (in Ecclesiastes), Paul (in Colossians), and Christ (in Luke) can speak to how we live our daily lives in these times in the United States, 2007. Here are our lectionary readings:
Old Testament: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23
Psalm: Psalm 107:1-9, 43
Gospel: Luke 12:13-21
Epistle: Colossians 3:1-11
Click here to read them.
In Fellowship - Community PicnicThis is the week! After we worship together this Sunday, August 5th, we'll all head over to the Hingham Town Beach for an afternoon of food and fellowship. Cold-cut sandwiches will be provided for all. Everyone can bring drinks and sides. In addition, bring beach/lawn games, camping chairs, or whatever else you think would make the afternoon more enjoyable. Just in case you feel like you need permission, feel free to dress for the day with the picnic in mind (even if it means that you're in shorts during worship!).
In Prayer
As we come out of the written and spoken word this week having heard about prayer (Luke 11 and Genesis 18), we have a number of situations for which we can be praying:
- Earlier this week, Joshua Eyring fell and split his lip open. The almost-two-year-old had to have it stitched up.
- "Auntie Jay" passed away last week. She was a member of the Newell family, specifically Scott's only sibling. Memorial services are in a couple of weeks.
- Both Allison and Warren Eyring are both experiencing job stresses and transitions. Allison has found herself needing to search for a new job and Warren is not certain just what is happening with his company where some upper ownership transitions are taking place.
- Tim Eyring's mother has worshiped with us at North Street a number of times. She lives with Tim's brother Bill, who is in the process of selling his business and moving to North Carolina. Since Tim's mom lives with him she is not certain just what she will do. The Eyrings have asked for us to please pray that the Lord will help her to know what she should do as Bill's transition comes closer to selling his home.
- The Austin family (Jon, Angela, Caleb, Johnny) are proud to announce their expectations of yet another addition to the family! They are excited about their pregnancy, and are eagerly anticipating what is next for them in ministry. Pray for them as they seek the Lord's direction for the future.
- Similarly, Arla Jeanne & Jim Buchanan (Ardith Eyring's sister and brother-in-law) are seeking the Lord's guidance regarding their ministry as missionaries in Africa or pastoral ministry in the US.
Our co-ed softball team had a great season, and a short postseason, losing to the team from Salvation Army in a tight game. Thanks to everyone for playing and cheering.
Church Board
The next church board meeting is actually on the first Tuesday this month (this coming Tuesday, August 7th). (Usually it's the second Tuesday.) All are invited!
...on the calendar
As always, you can keep up-to-date with NSCC happenings by using our on-line calendar (click here).
