LobsterFest '08This Sunday we'll have our annual LobsterFest at the Newell Compound (5 Driftway, Weymouth, MA). Each year, we welcome back the college students and provide lobster for them (it's particularly fun to watch those for whom it's the first time to eat lobster!). College students - just bring yourselves. Everyone else, bring some chips, desserts, or drinks (and as you're able, money to help pay for the lobsters). See everyone on Sunday!
Wednesday Evening Community Supper & Bible Study
If you haven't joined us yet for Wednesday evening dinner, why don't you come next Wednesday night at 6:00? Everyone brings food enough for themselves (ice water, plates, utensils, etc. are provided for everyone). Then, if you can, plan on staying for Bible study at 7:00 (we'll continue in Genesis, chapter 20).
The Lost Letters of PergamumDuring our Sunday morning worship gatherings on September 21st & 28th and October 19th & 26th, we'll be looking at Paul's letter to the followers of Christ in Philippi (AKA Philippians). As an introduction to some of the themes and cultural issues in Paul's letter, everyone has been invited to read a novel called The Lost Letters of Pergamum. The book is a fictional yet well-described picture of what it was like for the early followers of Christ during the time of the Roman Empire. We have just a couple more copies for those interested to borrow or, if you want, to purchase ($11.50, see Pastor Jeremy).
Everyone is invited to the Book Club Discussion in response to this book on Sunday evening, September 21st at 7:00 PM. The Book Club will meet in the Newell Gathering Room this month. Bring a snack to share.
Men's & Women's Ministries
With the sporadic schedule of the summer behind us, the Men's & Women's groups are beginning again. The men will meet at the Quincy IHOP on September 27th at 8:30 AM. The women are apple picking and baking on Saturday, October 11th (stay tuned for more specific details).
Faith Promise Weekend 2008Mark your calendars now for our annual Faith Promise Weekend, October 11 & 12 (stay tuned for times). Our speakers will be Tom and Lauralee Nothstine.
The Nothstines are retired global missionaries for the Church of the Nazarene. The Nothstines graduated from Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana. Tom received the B.A. degree in Biblical literature. Lauralee received the B.S. degree in elementary education. Tom also earned his M.Div. and M.A. in missiology degrees from Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. He received ordination in 1972.
In 1975, Tom and Lauralee were appointed as missionaries to Swaziland. Tom served as academic dean and teacher at the Nazarene College of Theology in Siteki, Swaziland, and as mission director for the Church Growth Council. Lauralee assisted in the library and taught part-time at the Bible College.
The Nothstines accepted a new assignment to Madagascar in 1994. They helped develop a theological education program, vocational training program, and the NCMI Street Kids Center. Tom served as the theological education director, mission coordinator and assistant to the field strategy coordinator for the Indian Ocean Islands. Lauralee taught English and had an administrative role on the field.
The Nothstines are currently living in Kankakee, IL. Lauralee works part time in the library at Olivet Nazarene University. Tom continues to travel and speak on behalf of World Missions. They have three grown children: Tom, Todd, and Tricia, four grand daughters, two grandsons and twin grand daughters due in November.
T-Mobile Cell Antennae/Steeple Update
It appears that our "option-to-lease" contract with T-Mobile will be exercised within the next week or so. Construction will begin very soon in the steeple and in the lowest level of our church building. This should not interfere with any regularly-scheduled activities or gatherings. The church board is prayerfully excited about this opportunity. See Pastor Jeremy with any questions.
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