The Peace Offering January 2019 Page 1 Worship Services Jan 06 - Epiphany 10:00 am - Communion Service of Worship 11:30 am Council Meeng Jan. 13 10:00 am Service of Worship 11:30 am W.O.W. Meeng 5:00 pm Youth Meeng Jan. 20 10:00 am Service of Worship No Sunday School 11:30 Adult Mission Meeng Jan. 27 10:00 am Service of Worship 5:00 pm Youth Meeng All are welcome! January 2019 THE PEACE OFFERING A Word From Pastor Rev. Heidi Champagne Dear Friends, What a joy filled December! From our first Sunday together on Decem- ber 2, to the bapsm of baby Ben on December 16, to seeing so many of your faces at my ordinaon, to a pageant that drew a standing ovaon, to a Christmas eve filled with candlelight and story and song and luminaries out front… it has all been such a lovely way to get to know one another in worship. Addionally, I have had an opportunity to meet face to face with many of you through meengs and through visitaon of some of our homebound members. I look forward to connued opportunies to get to know you, and invite you to email me ([email protected]) or to call the church to make an appointment. I am happy to visit with you in your home or at the church at your convenience. As I connue to connect names to faces, it would be so helpful if you would make an ongoing effort to wear your name tags. Do you find yourself wanng to stay in the hope, peace, joy and love of Advent and the joyful mystery of Christmas just a bit longer? We will do so in our worship lives as we stray a bit from the leconary these next few weeks and follow a more linear path of the me following the birth of Jesus. On December 30 we will look at the genealogy of Jesus. On January 6, we will celebrate the Epiphany, (the me that the magi are reported to have arrived at the stable marking the 12 th day of Christmas), on January 13, we will mark the presentaon of infant Jesus at the temple, and then jump ahead to his bapsm as an adult. On January 20, we will see Jesus as a young radical teacher whose ideas are rejected in his home town, and on January 27, we will study the passage from Luke in which Jesus instructs his disciples in the art of fishing for men. It is my hope that this alternate route will enable us to get to know the story of the formaon of Jesus’ ministry the way we are geng to know one another. To aid us in becoming beer acquainted with the stories of one another and of Jesus, I will be offering a 4 week Bible study series in two different forms. One, a dayme tradional style study, will take place on Thursdays: January, 10, 17, 24 and 31, from 1 PM to 2 PM in Gilmore Hall. The second, a less tradional evening study, involving beginner level yoga, will take place Thursdays: January 10,17, 24 and 31 from 7 PM-8:30 in the Parish House. Please know that any and all are welcome to aend either (or both!) of these studies. So that I can approximate aendance for materials, it would be helpful to have parcipants sign up in Gilmore Hall. I look forward with eager ancipaon to connuing to love into this beloved community! Wishing you a blessed New Year, Pastor Heidi
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Worship Services
Jan 06 - Epiphany
10:00 am - Communion Service of Worship 11:30 am Council Meeting
Jan. 13
10:00 am Service of Worship 11:30 am W.O.W. Meeting 5:00 pm Youth Meeting Jan. 20
10:00 am Service of Worship No Sunday School 11:30 Adult Mission Meeting
Jan. 27
10:00 am Service of Worship 5:00 pm Youth Meeting All are welcome!
January 2019
THE PEACE OFFERING
A Word From Pastor
Rev. Heidi Champagne
Dear Friends,
What a joy filled December! From our first Sunday together on Decem-
ber 2, to the baptism of baby Ben on December 16, to seeing so many of
your faces at my ordination, to a pageant that drew a standing ovation, to a
Christmas eve filled with candlelight and story and song and luminaries out
front… it has all been such a lovely way to get to know one another in
worship. Additionally, I have had an opportunity to meet face to face with
many of you through meetings and through visitation of some of our
homebound members. I look forward to continued opportunities to get to
or to call the church to make an appointment. I am happy to visit with you
in your home or at the church at your convenience. As I continue to
connect names to faces, it would be so helpful if you would make an
ongoing effort to wear your name tags.
Do you find yourself wanting to stay in the hope, peace, joy and love of
Advent and the joyful mystery of Christmas just a bit longer? We will do
so in our worship lives as we stray a bit from the lectionary these next few
weeks and follow a more linear path of the time following the birth of Jesus. On December 30 we will look at the genealogy of Jesus. On January 6, we will celebrate the Epiphany, (the time that the magi are reported to have arrived at the stable marking the 12th day of Christmas), on January 13, we will mark the presentation of infant Jesus at the temple, and then jump ahead to his baptism as an adult. On January 20, we will see Jesus as a young radical teacher whose ideas are rejected in his home town, and on January 27, we will study the passage from Luke in which Jesus instructs his disciples in the art of fishing for men. It is my hope that this alternate route will enable us to get to know the story of the formation of Jesus’ ministry the way we are getting to know one another.
To aid us in becoming better acquainted with the stories of one another and of Jesus, I will be offering a 4 week Bible study series in two different forms. One, a daytime traditional style study, will take place on Thursdays: January, 10, 17, 24 and 31, from 1 PM to 2 PM in Gilmore Hall. The second, a less traditional evening study, involving beginner level yoga, will take place Thursdays: January 10,17, 24 and 31 from 7 PM-8:30 in the Parish House. Please know that any and all are welcome to attend either (or both!) of these studies. So that I can approximate attendance for materials, it would be helpful to have participants sign up in Gilmore Hall.
I look forward with eager anticipation to continuing to love into this beloved community!
As I write this it’s not yet the new year, so I’m thinking about 2018 and all that our church accomplished (which was a great deal) and pondering what the future holds. I’d like to thank you ALL, because all of you have participated in some way. Whether it be through serving with a group, or alone on a task that you saw needed doing, or through coming to worship and giving a friendly greeting to someone else. All of these make you part of our church family. We have a lot to be thankful for, as a church and as individuals. Even in the rough patches of life, we can find something to be grateful for, not the least of which is our faith in God— God who is understood differently by each of us and who is larger than our comprehension. Wishing you continued faith, friends, and success in your endeavors in the coming year. Warmly, Sheila
Letter From the Moderator Sheila Lipson-Norton
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Theater Arts News Angela Hoey - Theater Arts Leader
OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
A special thanks to Tammy Budd for all of her hard work with the Christmas
Pageant! We are so grateful for her time and leadership. The kids had a great time working together to present to our congregation. They did such a great job. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!
THEATER ARTS, SESSION 2
Happy New Year! We are happy to announce our next Theater Arts session
beginning on Tuesday January 8th from 6-8pm. We encourage anyone who is curious or interested to come and participate! NCC members and friends of all ages are welcome. We had such a great time in our first session and are beyond excited to begin this next one. Our congregation has many talents and we would like the chance to showcase those talents! This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of something new. Come join us! Practices will take place on Tuesdays from 6-8PM: January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12. The end of session presentation is scheduled for 2/12 at 6:30pm. Please note: If weather is an issue we may have to have makeup rehearsals/classes.
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Children’s News Jennifer Tarsa - Director of Christian Education
JANUARY TEACHINGS
During the month of January the Sunday School students will read and discuss the stories of Jesus.
JANUARY EVENTS
Saturday, January 12 Kids’ Night Out – Game Night, 6:00-8:00 All NCC families and friends are welcome to join us in the Children & Youth wing for a night of fun. Come enjoy a game of ping-pong, foose-ball, jenga, or one of our other board games. Or, bring a your favorite game to share. Snacks and beverages will be served.
Sunday, January 20 No Sunday School/Nursery (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) Children and Youth programs do not run on Holiday weekends. We look forward to seeing all of the children back in the Children & Youth Wing on Sunday, January 27th!
UPCOMING EVENTS
KAYAC Meeting – We will be having a mid-year KAYAC (Kids and Youth Advisory Council) meeting this month. We are looking forward to the opportunity to hear your feedback about how the new programming is going and what you would like to see in the future. All are welcome. Date TBA.
THANK YOU
Thank you to all who helped us in 2018! We were blessed to have so many volunteers doing children's’ moments, planning and executing the Children & Youth Wing renovation project, volunteering in the Sunday School, giving their time and talent to the Christmas Pageant, and helping with our extra events, such as parties and Kids’ Nights. The children of NCC are very fortunate to have such a supportive church family. Thank you.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We need volunteers for to help our teacher, Ms. Courtney, during Sunday School. We are also look-ing for people who would like to do a children's’ moment during worship. Currently, we have no vol-unteers signed up for 2019. A sign-up email will be sent out during the first week of January. Please consider volunteering.
DATE LESSON SCRIPTURE
January 6 Studying at the temple Luke 2:41-52
January 13 Jesus brings good news Luke 4:14-30
January 27 Transfiguration Luke 9:28-36
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Youth News Steve Shipman -Youth Group Leader
The Youth Group continue to have great participation and energy as we focus on our three
key themes; Empathy, Kindness, and Service. During the month of December, the Youth Group successfully completed the KINDNESS CHALLENGE!! Our Youth went out into the local community and performed random acts of kindness (e.g., paying for someone's coffee, handing out candy canes) and provided each random-act-of-kindness recipient with the following pre-printed note card.
The gracious and grateful public response to our Youth was amazing! We completed the Kindness Challenge by delivering coffee and bagels to the Marshfield Police Station. The Desk Officer greatly appreciated the donation and provided the Youth with a tour of the facilities. We finished the day with hot cocoa and a number of delicious snacks!
During the month of January, the Youth Group will begin planning for our end of year mission trip to Rutland, VT. Many more details to come. As a reminder, all youth group meetings and activities are kept up to date on the NCC Calendar of Events at www.northcommunitychurch.org/calendar-of-events.html.
JANUARY EVENTS
Sunday, January 13 Middle & Sr. High Youth meeting: 5pm to 7pm, in the Parish Hall. Information session for Mission Trip to Rutland, VT.
Sunday, January 27 Middle & Sr. High Youth meeting: 5pm to 7pm, in the Parish Hall. Design Thinking for Spring time activities.
Calendar of Events January 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 5:00 Community Dinner - Parish House
7pm Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary
3 4 11:00 Staff Meeting - Gilmore Hall
5
6 Epiphany
10:00 am - Communion Service of Worship
11:30 am Council - Friendship Room
7 7:00 am Men’s Bible Study
3:00 pm Namaste - Gilmore Hall
8 Theater Arts Session 2 6 to 8 pm - Parish House
9 7pm Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary
10 Bible Study 1pm - Gilmore Hall 7pm - Parish House
11 12 6 to 8 pm Kids Night Out, Game Night - Parish House
13 10:00 am Service of Worship
11:30 am W.O.W. - Friendship Room
5:00 pm Youth Meeting - Parish House
14 7:00 am Men’s Bible Study
3:00 pm Namaste - Gilmore Hall
15 Theater Arts Session 2 6 to 8 pm - Parish House
16 7pm Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary
17 Bible Study 1pm - Gilmore Hall 7pm - Parish House
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20 10:00 am Service of Worship No Sunday School
11:30 am Adult Mission - Friendship Room
21 7:00 am Men’s Bible Study
3:00 pm Namaste - Gilmore Hall
22 Theater Arts Session 2 6 to 8 pm - Parish House
23 7pm Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary
24 Bible Study 1pm - Gilmore Hall 7pm - Parish House
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27 10:00 am Service of Worship
5:00 pm Youth Meeting - Parish House
28 7:00 am Men’s Bible Study
3:00 pm Namaste - Gilmore Hall
29 Theater Arts Session 2 6 to 8 pm - Parish House
30 7pm Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary
31 Bible Study 1pm - Gilmore Hall 7pm - Parish House
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NORTH COMMUNITY CHURCH
January 2019 Announcements
COMMUNITY DINNER Jan. 02
NCC hosts Community Dinners on the first Wednesday of the month from September to June, at 5 pm in the Parish House. (across the street from the church building). All are welcome to join us for a free, home-cooked meal and good company. For more information or to help out, contact: Carolyn Wind or Mary Price: [email protected][email protected]
Council will be held on Sunday, January 6th, at 11:30 in the Friendship Room.
W.O.W. Jan. 13
The WOW Team will next meet after church on Sunday, January 13th in the Friendship Room. For more information, or to become involved, contact Andy Hoey at: [email protected] or call: 781-834-7847
CALLING ALL KNITTERS & CROCHETERS!
We would like to revive the prayer shawl ministry. If you would be interested in helping by donating yarn, knitting prayer shawls, or coordinating an accompanying card, please see Pastor Heidi. Thank you!
ADULT MISSION 2019 MEETING Jan. 20
If you are interested in traveling to Biloxi, MS to work with the Back Bay Mission, September 14, 2019 thru September 21, 2019 please plan on attending an informational meeting January 20, 2019 at 11:30am in the Friendship room, anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to join us. If you know of someone who isn’t a member of our church but would like to join us on the trip please have them either attend the meeting or contact me at [email protected] or 781-834-8244. This meeting will not last more than an hour and will include all aspects of the trip from travel arrangements to the type of work we will perform.
Please mark your calendars for this year’s
Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration sponsored
by the Hingham Hull Religious Leaders
Association.
Our event this year will offer an opportunity
to help ensure that our hungry fellow citizens
have enough to eat.
On Monday, January 21 at 9:00 a.m. – and for
as long as you can stay, all are invited to gather
at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 172 Main Street,
Hingham, to package meals with the leadership
of folks from The Outreach Program, whose
motto is “Ending Hunger, Enriching Lives.”
We are also invited ahead of time or at the
event to contribute the funds necessary to cre-ate the packages of food we’ll be prepar-
Serving You on Sunday Mornings, Volunteer Opportunities
Sunday Servers...
Deacons
Deacons are needed! Please contact Michael Sullivan (chair) at: [email protected], or Pastor Heidi at: 781-837-3784. ext. 101 any time.
Ushers Wanted!
Have you ever attended Sunday service and wondered, “Wow! Those people handing out bulletins and participating in the service seem really great; I wish I could do that!” Well, here’s your opportunity. If you’re interested in serving as an usher, contact Ken Grillo at 781-837-7804 or email: [email protected]
Coffee Servers Needed! Sign up at the Parish House or contact Linda
