October 18, 2012

October 18, 2012
This Sunday: Before taking a break from Galatians next weekend (see below), we will look at chapter 4 this week.


Faith Promise Weekend - Next weekend is our Faith Promise Weekend. As we endeavor to send regular financial assistance to La Iglesia de Vida Abundante in Guatemala City, we're bringing back Faith Promise after a year's hiatus. On Saturday evening, October 27 at 5:30 PM, will feature a Guatemalan-themed dinner catered by a Guatemalan restaurant in Dorchester (Antojitos & Panaderia Chapinas!). Rev. Lora Wooster will speak to us at the dinner and again on Sunday morning. We hope you can be a part of this important weekend! And as always feel free to invite guests. 

Spanish Word of the Week - Chapinas - this is a Guatemala-specific adjective that refers to someone or something from Guatemala. So for instance, the restaurant that's catering our meal (Antojitos & Panederia Chapinas means "Guatemalan Appetizers and Bakery".

All Saints Day & All Hallow's Eve - The beginning of November is soon to come! With All Saints Day being November 1st, we will again recognize those who've come and gone before us the Sunday after (Nov. 4). We celebrate light and life in the Church, so we remember people candles lit for each person. If you'd like to add a candle for someone who has died in Christ who meant a lot to you, send Pastor Jeremy an email and he'll add one (or more!). Further, plan now to come on All Hallow's Eve (AKA Halloween) to welcome neighbors when they pass by the chapel as we Light Up the Neighborhood. Pastor Jeremy wrote some thoughts last year as to why we'd do this kind of event. You can read them here. (And if you've been saving your gallon milk jugs, be sure to bring them to the chapel before Oct. 31.)  Also we are looking for candy donations!

Election Day Communion - Mark your calendars now to plan on coming to receive communion together on Election Night at 7:00 PM. On perhaps the most divisive day in this nation, it'll be good to come together at Christ's table, the true King and our Lord. At the moment, 370 churches throughout the nation will also be celebrating at the table on Election Day.

Sabbatical - We can now publicly announce that our church is the recipient of a $47,765 grant from the Lilly Endowment for next summer's sabbatical for the pastor, his family, and our congregation. Congratulations to all! Much thanks goes to the Sabbatical Committee for their hard and timely work on the application back in May. But there's much work to be done! Be praying for them as they plan in the coming months. If you'd like to read more and follow the journey from Pastor Jeremy's perspective, visit his website.
  • With the Faith Promise meal being this month, there will be NO potluck for October. Our next  potluck will be in November on November 18 with a Thanksgiving theme. 
  • Our children who are Bible quizzing have their first district gathering/meet next Saturday! Give them a word of encouragement when you see them.
  • If you are not on the Quick Updates email list and would like to be, send Christina an email. The Quick Updates go out sporadically throughout the week and include prayer requests, simple updates, and other various items related to the on-goings of the church community. It's a great way to "stay in touch" throughout the week. It is a different list than these once-a-week North St. News emails.
Other Reminders:

Sunday, October 21st
Gathering to Worship (9:30 AM)
Sunday School (10:30 AM~)

Wednesday, October 24th
Community Dinner (6:00 PM)
Corporate Study Discussion: Public Jesus (7:00 PM~)
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