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!