North St. News: 2011

December 29, 2011

1. This Weekend

2. North St. News
3. Nursery
4. Upcoming Community Related Events

5. Other Reminders

1. Sunday- This Sunday we will do something a bit different for a Sunday morning for us. Being that New Year's Day falls on a Sunday this year, we will participate together in a "Wesley Covenant Service." This is a service of confession, commitment, and renewal originally formulated by John Wesley. It calls us to consider our lives as the people of God: sinners saved by grace. We did this last year on a Sunday evening and many people really appreciated the opportunity to go through it together at the beginning of a new year. We hope that it will be a great opportunity for us all. To be able to worship in spirit and in truth, it might be helpful to read the words prior to coming. If you would like to do so, click here to read the service. See you Sunday!

2. North St. News- As you may have noticed North St. News is being sent out weekly by noon time on Thursdays. With this new publication day and time if you would like something added to North St. News please submit it to Christina no later than 6pm Wednesday. You may have also realized that a new section has been added to North St. news entitled "Upcoming Community Related Events". This is a great place to announce events that you are involved with or things that are happening in your life. Watch this section for future events that members of our community are a part of.
From January 5th through January 21st please send all North St. News articles, prayer requests and praises to Jeremy Scott as Christina will be away.

3. Nursery- It's that time again! Dawn is working hard to put together a schedule for our growing nursery. She is in need of two helpers each week to be in the nursery during the sermon to work with the youngest of our children. If you are interested in helping please let Dawn know.

4. Upcoming Community Related Events

Frog Pond Skating Show - Jennifer Colson has invited us to come see her perform with others from the Skating Club of Boston as well as Olympic and future Olympic skaters on December 31st at 6pm at the Frog Pond located in Boston Common at Park St.

5. Other Reminders

December 21, 2011

1. This Weekend
2. Families in Need
3. North St. News
4. Nursery
5. Upcoming Community Related Events

6. Other Reminders

1. This Weekend- Christmas is upon us! If you're in town this weekend, plan on being with us for our two Christmas gatherings: Christmas Eve Gathering of Light at 4:16 PM on Saturday (12/24) and our Christmas Sunday morning worship (12/25) at 10:30 (there will also be children's Sunday School at 9:30). If you're out of town: sorry that we'll miss you, but Merry Christmas!

2. Families in Need- If any North Street members are aware of families in your neighborhood, workplace, etc. that could use some extra help/presents this year for Christmas, please let Dorothy know as there is opportunity to help through the Friends of the Homeless Christmas Shoppe. This is a great way to be able to bless families (even anonymously!).

3. North St. News- As you may have noticed North St. News is being sent out weekly by noon time on Thursdays. With this new publication day and time if you would like something added to North St. News please submit it to Christina no later than 6pm Wednesday. You may have also realized that a new section has been added to North St. news entitled "Upcoming Community Related Events". This is a great place to announce events that you are involved with or things that are happening in your life. Watch this section for future events that members of our community are a part of.
From January 5th through January 21st please send all North St. News articles, prayer requests and praises to Jeremy Scott as Christina will be away.

4. Nursery- It's that time again! Dawn is working hard to put together a schedule for our growing nursery. She is in need of two helpers each week to be in the nursery during the sermon to work with the youngest of our children. If you are interested in helping please let Dawn know.
5. Upcoming Community Related Events

Rosalie Carlson is moving to Pennsylvania. :-( She needs as much help as possible in moving boxes, furniture, etc. this coming Monday at 10:30 AM at 1 Dunbarton Rd., in Quincy. Thank you ahead of time!

Frog Pond Skating Show - Jennifer Colson has invited us to come see her perform with others from the Skating Club of Boston as well as Olympic and future Olympic skaters on December 31st at 6pm at the Frog Pond located in Boston Common at Park St.

Many who read this North St. News-letter aren't able to worship with us. Click here for some pictures from our chapel during this season.

6. Other Reminders

December 15, 2011

1. The Remembrance
2. Christmas Caroling
3. Cookie Exchange/Ladies' Night

4. Christmas Shoppe (Friends of the Homeless)

5. Upcoming Community Related Events

6. Other Reminders

1. The Remembrance- The Remembrance is back for a one-time gathering on Saturday, December 17th at 4pm. Join us for this candle-lit worship experience, taking some time out of the busyness of the season to observe advent.

2. Christmas Caroling- After the Remembrance, you are invited to come Christmas caroling through the neighborhood (about 5pm). This is a wonderful opportunity for us to be a presence to our Hingham neighbors! Bring a dessert or drink to share in the gathering room after caroling.

3. Cookie Exchange- This coming Tuesday (12/20 at 7pm) in lieu of Ladies' Craft Night, the ladies will be having a cookie exchange! We will also put our collective forces together to help out in the Friends of The Homeless Christmas Shoppe wrapping gifts. Please let Becky Rankin know if you can make it and what cookies you will be bringing. Please make about 3 dozen to swap and nibble on while we wrap. So, come out for some delicious cookies, warm refreshments, and excellent company!
If you would be willing, please also write out the recipe for the cookies you make and we'll make a cookie cook book for us all!

4. Christmas Shoppe- You may have noticed that the Newell Gathering room has been transformed into what looks like Santa's workshop. There is still a need for NEW items especially for infants, teens and adults (No candles please) as well as wrapping paper and gift tags. If you need a list of suggestions please email Christina or talk to Dorothy.
In addition, Dorothy is wondering if any North Street families would like to deliver Christmas bundles to a few homeless families at the Weymouth Super 8 motel on Rt 53 (opposite BJS) and/or the Extended Stay Americana in Braintree? And since you would have the family information to continue to befriend the families you deliver to? Please speak to Dorothy or contact her at the church.

5. Upcoming Community Related Events

Frog Pond Skating Show - Jennifer Colson has invited us to come see her perform with others from the Skating Club of Boston as well as Olympic and future Olympic skaters on December 31st at 6pm at the Frog Pond located in Boston Common at Park St.

6. Other Reminders

Nursery: Dawn Haskell & Dana Parker

The Coming Week:
Saturday, December 17th
4:00 PM- The Remembrance
5:00 PM- Christmas Caroling
Sunday, December 18th

9:30 AM - Sunday School

10:30 AM - Worship Gathering
Monday, December 19th
6:30 PM- Board Meeting
8:30 PM- Global Partnership/ Mesoamerica
Tuesday, December 20th
7:00 PM- Ladies' Night
Wednesday, December21st
6:00 PM - Community Dinner

7:00 PM - Bible Study Discussion

Begin planning now to attend our community retreat in Windsor, NH. Mark the dates down!
February 17-20, 2012

Use our online calendar for these and other dates & events!

December 8, 2011

1. The Remembrance

2. Global Partnerships

3. Upcoming Community Related Events

4. Other Reminders

2. Global Partnerships- As part of the discernment process the North St. Community Church has been working with Lora Wooster in a possible partnership within MesoAmerica. We had a nice meeting with Lora on Monday night. There are many things we should begin to think about as we begin this process. Included is a link to a document Lora provided on Steps to Congregational Partnership Development for North American Churches. Other questions to consider are: What would we do and why we would do this? How would we accomplish it? (Money? Time? Activities?) What do we have to offer/talents? What are our short term goals? What are our midrange goals and timing? What is our overall outcome/goal? If you want more information please feel free to talk to Ed DiSante. The next meeting will take place on December 19th after board meeting.

3. Upcoming Community Related Events

Frog Pond Skating Show - Jennifer Colson has invited us to come see her perform with others from the Skating Club of Boston as well as Olympic and future Olympic skaters on December 31st at 6pm at the Frog Pond located in Boston Common at Park St.

4. Other Reminders

December 1, 2011

1. Christmas Caroling
2. The Journey- Wednesday Nights

3. Global Partnerships

4. Upcoming Community Related Events

5. Other Reminders

1. Christmas Caroling- We will gather with the residents of Thaxter Park in their Community Center (30 Thaxter St.) on Sunday (12/4) at 5:30pm to enjoy some food and Christmas caroling. There is limited parking, so if you're willing to make the short walk from the Church parking lot, that would be great! Everyone from our church is asked to bring cookies, brownies and other finger-style desserts. If you are able to bake something we would greatly appreciate it!

2. "The Journey" The Wednesday after Thanksgiving, we will begin a series on Wednesday evenings called "The Journey" which walks with Joseph & Mary on their trip to Bethlehem. For those interested, there is a book as well as a daily devotion-reflection booklet. There's even an app for Android or iOS that might be fun for the kids as we move through Advent to Christmas. Join us!

3. Global Partnerships- As part of the discernment process the North St. Community Church has been working with Lora Wooster in a possible partnership within MesoAmerica. We had a nice meeting with Lora on Monday night. There are many things we should begin to think about as we begin this process. Included is a link to a document Lora provided on Steps to Congregational Partnership Development for North American Churches. Other questions to consider are: What would we do and why we would do this? How would we accomplish it? (Money? Time? Activities?) What do we have to offer/talents? What are our short term goals? What are our midrange goals and timing? What is our overall outcome/goal? If you want more information please feel free to talk to Ed DiSante.

4. Upcoming Community Related Events

Frog Pond Skating Show - Jennifer Colson has invited us to come see her perform with others from the Skating Club of Boston as well as Olympic and future Olympic skaters on December 1st at 5pm at the Frog Pond located in Boston Common at Park St.

ENC Symphonic Wind/Jazz Christmas Concert with several of our own North St. musicians, Friday, Dec. 2 at 7:30pm. The concert is in the Cove Auditorium at Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy and admission is free.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing Saturday December 3rd from 10am to noon at South Shore Plaza in Braintree at the CVS at the Legal Seafood Entrance. All are invited to come!

Handel's Messiah, performed by ENC Choral Union - Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7pm and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3pm. Both performances are at Wollaston Church of the Nazarene in Quincy. Admission is free.

The Remembrance - The Remembrance is back for a one-time gathering: please join us on Saturday, December 17th at 4pm!

5. Other Reminders

November 25, 2011

1. The Journey- Wednesday Nights
2. Global Partnerships
3. Upcoming Community Related Events

4. Other Reminders

1. "The Journey" The Wednesday after Thanksgiving, we will begin a series on Wednesday evenings called "The Journey" which walks with Joseph & Mary on their trip to Bethlehem. For those interested, there is a book as well as a daily devotion-reflection booklet. There's even an app for Android or iOS that might be fun for the kids as we move through Advent to Christmas. Join us!

Frog Pond Skating Show - Jennifer Colson has invited us to come see her perform with others from the Skating Club of Boston as well as Olympic and future Olympic skaters on December 1st at 5pm at the Frog Pond located in Boston Common at Park St.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing Saturday December 3rd from 10am to noon at South Shore Plaza in Braintree at the CVS at the Legal Seafood Entrance. All are invited to come!

Caroling - On Sunday, December 4th at 5:30 pm at 30 Thaxter St. in the community/meeting room. The residents of Thaxter Park will be providing a soup supper and we are bringing desserts. Hope everyone can join us!

The Remembrance - The Remembrance is back for a one-time gathering: please join us on Saturday, December 17th at 4pm!

4. Other Reminders

November 17, 2011

1. This Sunday
2. Upcoming Community Related Events

3. Other Reminders

1. This Sunday - We will wrap up chapter 6 of Matthew and that portion of the Sermon on the Mount this week. Prepare for worship by reading the Community Scripture Way. This is the last Sunday of the seasonal church year, also known as Christ the King Sunday. This is appropriate for us as we will be focused on the Lordship of Christ in wrapping up this section of the Sermon on the Mount (for now! ...as we'll take a break from it during Advent & Christmas).

After we worship, join us as we celebrate Thanksgiving a little early as a community by having a Thanksgiving-themed potluck. And then after that, plan on staying as we "hang the greens" by decorating the chapel for the Advent & Christmas seasons!

2. Upcoming Community Related Events

Frog Pond Skating Show - Jennifer Colson has invited us to come see her perform with others from the Skating Club of Boston as well as Olympic and future Olympic skaters on December 1st at 5pm at the Frog Pond located in Boston Common at Park St.

Caroling - On Sunday, December 4th at 5:30 pm at 30 Thaxter St. in the community/meeting room. The residents of Thaxter Park will be providing a soup supper and we are bringing dessers. Hope everyone can join us!

The Remembrance - The Remembrance is back for a one-time gathering: please join us on Saturday, December 17th at 4pm!

3. Other Reminders

November 11, 2011

1. This Sunday
2. Ladies' Craft Night
3. Advent Decorating
4. Thanksgiving Potluck
5. Upcoming Community Related Events

6. Other Reminders

1. This Sunday - Jesus' words about worry are some of the best known in the Sermon on the Mount (prepare for our worship gathering by reading this passage and others): "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear." The question for us this week is: How you doin' with that? Come and hear what Jesus says about worry this week.

2. Ladies' Craft Night- You don't have to be crafty to come! Just come to fellowship! Maybe you have some things to organize or want to learn how to do something or just need time to sit and relax. We meet the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7pm.

3. Advent Decorating We will be decorating the chapel for the Advent season on the afternoon of 11/20, following the potluck. If you plan to be there, tell Sarah, especially if you can help with lifting things and assembling the Christmas tree.

4. Thanksgiving Themed Potluck- November's potluck will be on November 20th. There will be a sign up sheet in the church foyer or you can send an email to Christina with what you are able to bring. The following is what we need: ham, gravy, a few dozen of rolls, potatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetables, and desserts. Thank you in advance!

5. Upcoming Community Related Events

Concert for a Cause Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7:30pm, the Plymouth Discovery Church of the Nazarene is hosting a classical concert to raise funds to start a coffeehouse church. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Concert is at Plymouth Center for the Performing Arts. Contact Sarah if you would like to purchase a ticket.

Frog Pond Skating Show, Jennifer Colson has invited us to come see her perform with others from the Skating Club of Boston as well as Olympic and future Olympic skaters. There will be two events taking place November 18th at 6pm and December 1st at 5pm. Both will be held at the Frog Pond located in Boston Common at Park St.

Caroling December 4th at 5:30 pm at 30 Thaxter St. in the meeting room. They will be providing us with a soup supper and we are being asked to provide dessert. Hope everyone can join us.

Christmas Dinner Party for homeless families 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 6th at parish hall of Old Ship Church, Hingham. North Street folks are asked to help transport families at Weymouth and Braintree motels to and from party.- Thanks, Dorothy

Christmas Shoppe gifting program starts Thursday, December 8th, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays, in the Newell Gathering room at North St. Community Chapel. People are needed to greet and mix with donors and shelter guests, pick and wrap gifts for family bundles.

The Remembrance please join us on December 14th at 4pm
6. Other Reminders

The Coming Week:
Sunday, November 13th

9:30 AM - Sunday School

10:30 AM - Worship Gathering
Tuesday, November 15th
7:00 PM- Ladies' Craft Night
Wednesday, November 16th
6:00 PM - Community Dinner

7:00 PM - Bible Study Discussion

November 21st- 6:30 Board Meeting
December 4th- 5:30 Caroling
December 17th- 4:00 pm The Remembrance

Begin planning now to attend our community retreat in Windsor, NH. Mark the dates down!
February 17-20, 2012

Use our online calendar for these and other dates & events

November 4, 2011

1. This Sunday
2. Kids in Worship
3. Advent Decorating
4.Thanksgiving Potluck
5. Upcoming Community Related Events
6. Shelter Donations

7. Other Reminders

1. This Sunday - This past Monday evening many of us had a great time lighting up the neighborhood on All Hallow's Eve. You can see some pictures on our Facebook page. It was a great time! Halloween is the night prior to All Saints Day (Nov. 1st). We will again recognize our dead in Christ this first Sunday of November. If you would like to add an individual to be remembered, please email Pastor Jeremy so we can add a candle in their memory for this Sunday.

In addition, we will of course continue in our Words to Build a Life on series, looking at Matthew 6:22-24. So join us as we think upon and set the stage for acting upon Jesus' words concerning our lives being overloaded.

2. Kids in Worship: TONIGHT! Friday, November 4 at 7pm, we will be meeting at the chapel to discuss our concerns and ideas about the involvement of and care for our children in our worship gatherings. All are invited! Please let Sarah know if you plan on being there or want to be a part of the conversation.

3. Advent Decorating We will be decorating the chapel for the Advent season on the afternoon of 11/20, following the potluck. If you plan to be there, tell Sarah, especially if you can help with lifting things and assembling the Christmas tree.

4. Thanksgiving Themed Potluck- November's potluck will be on November 20th. There will be a sign up sheet in the church foyer or you can send an email to Christina with what you are able to bring. The following is what we need: turkey, ham, gravy, a few dozen of rolls, potatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetables, and desserts. Thank you in advance!

5. Upcoming Community Related Events
Concert for a Cause Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7:30pm, the Plymouth Discovery Church of the Nazarene is hosting a classical concert to raise funds to start a coffeehouse church. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Concert is at Plymouth Center for the Performing Arts. Contact Sarah if you would like to purchase a ticket.

Caroling December 4th at 5:30 pm at 30 Thaxter St. in the meeting room. They will be providing us with a soup supper and we are being asked to provide dessert. Hope everyone can join us.

Christmas Dinner Party for homeless families 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 6th at parish hall of Old Ship Church, Hingham. North Street folks are asked to help transport families at Weymouth and Braintree motels to and from party.- Thanks, Dorothy

Christmas Shoppe gifting program starts Thursday, December 8th, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays, in the Newell Gathering room at North St. Community Chapel. People are needed to greet and mix with donors and shelter guests, pick and wrap gifts for family bundles.

6. Shelter Donations- Friends of the Homeless is always in need of donations of new or gently used items. The shelter supplies the following basic items for guests throughout the year: pillows, lightweight bath towels, twin fitted and flat sheets, lightweight twin thermal blankets, bedspreads, dishes, pots, pans, cleaners, brooms, mops and toilet brushes. Feel free to talk to Dorothy Newell if you have any questions.

7. Other Reminders

October 29, 2011

1. This Sunday
2. All Hallow's Eve
3. Kids in Worship
4.Thanksgiving Potluck
5. Upcoming Community Related Events
6. Shelter Donations

7. Other Reminders

1. This Sunday - Join us this Sunday as we continue our Words to Build a Life on Series.
Take a few minutes to listen to this song, in preparation for our worship gathering tomorrow! David Crowder Band- Only You

2. All Hallow's Eve-Light Up the Night!

As we seek to be a bright place of community on what's otherwise a multi-faceted dark night, we are hoping to light up the neighborhood on Halloween. We will be filling our property with light, and passing out candy and hot cider to our neighbors as they walk by. Please join us to help spread the light of Jesus…costumes are encouraged! Feel free to talk to Elise Parker or Dawn Haskell for more information. Festivities will start at 5:00 pm.
Donations needed for All Hallow’s Eve – As we prepare to light up the night, we are in need of gallon milk and water jugs (non-light block milk jugs). Start saving them and bring them to church between now and Halloween. Ask your friends to save them to as we need as many as possible. Also we are looking for candy donations. Feel free to talk to Elise Parker or Dawn Haskell for more information.

3. Kids in worship: Friday, November 4 at 7pm, we will be meeting at the chapel to discuss our concerns and ideas about the involvement of and care for our children in our worship gatherings. All are invited! Please let Sarah know if you plan on being there or want to be a part of the conversation.

4. Thanksgiving Themed Potluck- November's potluck will be on November 20th. There will be a sign up sheet in the church foyer or you can send an email to Christina with what you are able to bring. The following is what we need: turkey, ham, stuffing, gravy, a few dozen of rolls, potatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetables, drinks and desserts. Thank you in advance!

5. Upcoming Community Related Events
Concert for a Cause Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7:30pm, the Plymouth Discovery Church of the Nazarene is hosting a classical concert to raise funds to start a coffeehouse church. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Concert is at Plymouth Center for the Performing Arts. Contact Sarah if you would like to purchase a ticket.

Caroling December 4th at 5:30 pm at 30 Thaxter St. in the meeting room. They will be providing us with a soup supper and we are being asked to provide dessert. Hope everyone can join us.

Christmas Dinner Party for homeless families 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 6th at parish hall of Old Ship Church, Hingham. North Street folks are asked to help transport families at Weymouth and Braintree motels to and from party.- Thanks, Dorothy

Christmas Shoppe gifting program starts Thursday, December 8th, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays, in the Newell Gathering room at North St. Community Chapel. People are needed to greet and mix with donors and shelter guests, pick and wrap gifts for family bundles.

6. Shelter Donations- Friends of the Homeless is always in need of donations of new or gently used items. The shelter supplies the following basic items for guests throughout the year: pillows, lightweight bath towels, twin fitted and flat sheets, lightweight twin thermal blankets, bedspreads, dishes, pots, pans, cleaners, brooms, mops and toilet brushes. Feel free to talk to Dorothy Newell if you have any questions.

7. Other Reminders

Nursery: Meghan Scott & Ashley Duncan

The Coming Week:
Sunday, October 30th

9:30 AM - Sunday School

10:30 AM - Worship Gathering
Monday, October 31st
5:00 PM- All Hallow's Eve
Tuesday, November 1st
7:00 PM- Ladies' Craft Night
Wednesday, November 2nd
6:00 PM - Community Dinner

7:00 PM - Bible Study Discussion

November 21st- 6:30 Board Meeting
December 4th- 5:30 Caroling
Begin planning now to attend our community retreat in Windsor, NH. Mark the dates down!
February 17-20, 2012

Use our online calendar for these and other dates & events

October 20, 2011

1. This Sunday
2. Nook
3. All Hallow's Eve

4. Other Reminders

1. This Sunday - This Sunday I will be in NH speaking at a men's retreat. I appreciate your prayer! Rev. Vince Crouse will be bringing the word in my absence. Check out the Community Scripture Way for the week to prepare for Sunday.

2. "Nook" Did you hear? We are transforming our gathering room and creating a Nook (working title) in the corner by the altar! This space is being designed to be a comfortable area to sit back, chat, read, drink some coffee, and enjoy art created by those in our own church community. So... We need artists and writers! We will be decorating the Nook space with art created by all of us. We are asking for photography, drawings, paintings, etc. etc. etc. We also want poetry or other writings so share. If you want to contribute or have other artistic ideas, please contact Sarah. And, we need a better name for the space!

3. All Hallow's Eve Donations- As we seek to be a bright place of community on what's otherwise a multi-faceted dark night, we are hoping to light up the neighborhood on Halloween and we need your help! We are in need of gallon milk and water jugs (non-light block milk jugs). Start saving them and bring them to church between now and Halloween. Ask your friends to save them to as we need as many as possible. Also we are looking for candy donations. Feel free to talk to Elise Parker or Dawn Haskell for more information.

October 13,2011

1. This Sunday
2. Potluck
3. Interfaith Social Services- Yard Sale
4. Involvement with Children

5. Other Reminders

1. This Sunday - Join us on Sunday as we continue our Words to Build a Life On series. You're invited to take a moment to listen to From the Inside Out in preparation for our worship gathering. The sermon will have us finally looking at the Lord's Prayer as in Matthew. You can also prepare for worship by going through our Community Scripture Way.

2. Potluck - We will be having our monthly potluck This Sunday. There is no particular theme this month. If you have any suggestions for future themes please email Christina Duncan. Potlucks will usually take place the third Sunday of each month.

3. Interfaith Social Services - Yard Sale Saturday October 15 from 9am-1pm at 105 Adams St in Quincy, MA. It doesn't matter if it rains, this yard sale is indoors! Clothes, collectibles, antiques, household goods, decor, hidden treasures. Will there be bargains, you bet! There will also be raffles and a concession stand. Come to buy, browse or donate. The Thrift Shop and Career Closet will be accepting donations all day. All proceeds benefit the programs of Interfaith Social Services.

4. Involvement with Children- There are many ways you can be involved with the children in our church. Dawn is always looking for people to be added to the rotation for the nursery schedule (during service). Below is the tentative schedule. Email or see Dawn Haskell if you would like be become involved. Also there is a need for helpers for children's Sunday School from 9:30am-10:30am and possibly someone else to take one a separate group of 1st grade students. Talk to Dawn if you are interested.

5. Other Reminders

Begin planning now to attend our community retreat in Windsor, NH. Mark the dates down! February 17-20, 2012

Nursery: Andrew & Becky Rankin
The Coming Week

Use our online calendar for these and other dates & events

Sunday, October 16th
9:30 AM - Sunday School

10:30 AM - Worship Gathering
11:45 AM- Potluck
Monday, October 17th
6:30 PM- Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 18th
7:00 PM- Ladies' Craft Night
Wednesday, October 19th
6:00 PM - Community Dinner

7:00 PM - Bible Study Discussion

October 7, 2011

1. This Sunday
2. Extreme Makeover Shelter Edition
3. Potluck

4. Involvement with Children
5. Other Reminders

1. This Sunday - Join us on Sunday as we continue our Words to Build a Life on series

2. Extreme Makeover Shelter Edition Have you heard? The North Street Community Church will be doing an Extreme Makeover project with the South Shore Friends of the Homeless THIS WEEKEND (Friday, October 7th – Sunday, October 9th). The project will include stripping down and fixing up a shelter space at the Rehoboth Shelter in Norwell. In order to finish the project in three days, we need volunteers to commit to four-hour shifts. ... The shift times and responsibilities are at this link. On Sunday, October 9th at 4 PM, we will all be gathering at Friends of the Homeless to see the finished project and celebrate with the shelter guests. Please contact Jason Parker at 978-844-2902, or Treasurer@NorthSt.org, to sign up for a shift, help with food, or have any questions.

3. Potluck We will be having our monthly potluck October 16th, there is not particular theme this month. If you have any suggestions for future themes please email Christina Duncan. Potlucks will usually take place the third Sunday of each month.

3. Involvement with Children- There are many ways you can be involved with the children in our church. Dawn is always looking for people to be added to the rotation for the nursery schedule (during service). Below is the tentative schedule. Email or see Dawn Haskell if you would like be become involved. Also there is a need for helpers for children's Sunday School from 9:30am-10:30am and possibly someone else to take one a separate group of 1st grade students. Talk to Dawn if you are interested.

October

2 Dorothy Newell Joni McDonnell

9 Dawn Haskell Dana Parker

16 Andrew Rankin Becky Rankin

23 Meghan Scott Ashley Duncan

30 Heidi Parker Jason Parker

November

6 Dorothy Newell Joni McDonnell

13 Dawn Haskell Dana Parker

20 Meghan Scott Ashley Duncan

27 Andrew Rankin Becky Rankin

December

4 Heidi Parker Jason Parker

11 Dorothy Newell Joni McDonnell

18 Dawn Haskell Dana Parker

25 Meghan Scott Ashley Duncan

3. Other Reminders

September 23, 2011

1. This Sunday

2. "Nook"

3. Coffeehouse Concert

4. Choral Art Society

5. Other Reminders

1. This Sunday - Join us on Sunday as we continue our Words to Build a Life on series

2. "Nook" Did you hear? We are transforming our gathering room and creating a Nook (working title) in the corner by the altar! This space is being designed to be a comfortable area to sit back, chat, read, drink some coffee, and enjoy art created by those in our own church community. So... We need artists and writers! We will be decorating the Nook space with art created by all of us. We are asking for photography, drawings, paintings, etc. etc. etc. We also want poetry or other writings so share. If you want to contribute or have other artistic ideas, please contact Sarah. And, we need a better name for the space! Send your ideas to Sarah or Ed.

3. Coffeehouse Concert at Duxbury Church of the Nazarene (136 Summer St., Duxbury) on Saturday September 24th at 7pm. Free Concert! Sarah Troxler will be joined by Luke Schutz and Matt Travaline for an evening of popular, jazz, and worship music. Refreshments will follow the concert.

4. Choral Art Society Singers, of all backgrounds: the Choral Art Society of the South Shore is looking for singers for its 2011-12 season. They will be performing Better is Peace by Karl Jenkins, Bach's Kyrie, Mass in Time of War by Haydn, and Vaughn Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem. The choir rehearses Monday nights in Scituate and there is no audition. Please contact Sarah if you want more information or visit http://www.choralartsociety.org/

5. Other Reminders

September 15, 2011

1. This Sunday
2. "Nook"
3. Coffeehouse Concert
4. Choral Art Society
5. Other Reminders

1. This Sunday - This week's focus in our Words to Build a Life on series looks at Matthew 5:38-42 concerning the things of retaliation and hospitality. What does it mean to "turn the other cheek?" What should our response be when we are unjustly minimalized, taken advantage of, and hurt financially or even physically?

Hope to see you Sunday!

5. Other Reminders