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Who We Are |
Where We Are Located |
“IT’S
BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS…” |
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The Rev. Dr.
Helen L. Nablo |
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Interim Pastor |
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Statement of Purpose
and Covenant
We unite as a
community of ecumenical Christians, seeking to grow in the love of God and
in the love of our neighbors as ourselves.
We are conscious of our
responsibility to serve God's creation by sharing our spiritual and material
resources locally and worldwide.
Respecting freedom of religious belief, we
covenant to achieve these purposes by worshipping God, following Jesus
Christ, and fostering compassion, justice and peace. We welcome all,
excluding none, to join us in this covenant.
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Men's Bible
Study: Meets every
Monday at 7:00 AM in Gilmore Hall. |
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Adult Ed Class:
Every second Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM, in the Friendship Room
of the Parish House. |
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Women’s Bible Study:
Every Tuesday morning at 11 AM, in Gilmore Hall. All are
welcome. |
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Women's Support
Group: Every first
Thursday evening of each month at 7:00 PM, in the Church Sanctuary.
All are welcome. |
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Walking Group:
Meets at the church, from April through November. See you in
the Spring! |
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The History of
North Community Church
Click on the above
image to find out more on NCC's history.
"Never place a period
where God has placed a comma"
-Gracie Allen
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Click Map to Enlarge |
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North Community
Church is easy to get to. We are just off of Route 3A, on Old
Main Street in Marshfield Hills, MA.
Services are held each Sunday morning at 10:00 am (Summer services
start at 9:00 am).
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2008
9AM-2PM |
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NORTH
COMMUNITY CHURCH
PARISH HALL AND SANCTUARY
OLD MAIN STREET, MARSHFIELD HILLS
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LOCAL CRAFTERS, DECORATED HOLIDAY WREATHS, TOPIARIES AND GREENERY BY
SEASIDE GARDEN CLUB
COMMUNITY LEAGUE ANNUAL HANDMADE QUILT RAFFLE, HOMEMADE BAKED GOODS
AND COOKIES
GOURMET DISHES TO TAKE AND ENJOY, A VISIT WITH SANTA AND CHILDREN’S
ACTIVITIES
HOLIDAY BASKETS RAFFLE
NEW
THIS YEAR: DISPLAY OF MANY CRÈCHES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
DELICIOUS
HOLIDAY BISTRO LUNCHEON
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Religious Education |
Youth News |
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From Our Sunday School Coordinator, Linda Eaton
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Questions:
1. Who
makes a good Sunday School teacher?
2. What
qualities make a good Sunday School teacher
3. Am
I capable of teaching Sunday School?
4. What
if I have never taught
5. What
if I don’t know the Bible well enough?
6. What
will be my rewards? What is in it for me?
Answers:
1. A
person who desires to help nurture our children. Remember, we at NCC
all promise to do this with the baptism of each little baby.
2. A
kind person who enjoys being with children. You do not need to be a
parent. In fact, we need non parent adults to ease the load of our
young parents. Our parents are wonderful, responsible and very
giving of their time, but they cannot carry the entire load of
teaching.
3. Yes,
you are capable. If you desire to try, you will enjoy the children
and they will enjoy you. Enjoying and having fun is a very important
goal.
4. Linda
Eaton, the Sunday School Coordinator will help you. You will be
given a notebook with the curriculum materials. The curriculum
offers several choices of activities to do with the children. Some
activities are good for any age; some are geared more toward the
younger child; some more toward the older child. Each unit is four
weeks long, and you will be in one of the following modes: Art &
Crafts, Cinema, Cooking or Story/Drama. You will stay in that mode
for all four weeks, with a different age group each week. There are
four age groupings: Pre-K; Grade 1-2; Grade 3-4; Grade 5-6.
5. Biblical
knowledge is not necessary. The curriculum gives you the lesson in
very simple terms. You will learn and enjoy along with the
children.
6. You
will have fun. You will meet our terrific group of children and
young parents. You will be loved, appreciated and valued.
Call or
email Linda Eaton, even if only potentially interested. Ask
questions.
linda.eaton6@comcast.net
Teachers:
"Rachel Vosmus and Nancy Sullivan in Childcare; Katie Aucella and
Megan Bateman, Shepherd/Helpers with the younger classes." |
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From Our Interim Youth Minister,
Willie VanDoren |
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Youth and Confirmation |
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November has
been an eventful month for the youth at NCC. We had our first confirmation
class, on “Who is God to You?”, early in the month. The youth got to
reflect on several different Scripture passages with their Mentors, as well
as some music, which made for a great discussion as we all brought our
thoughts to the larger group. The youth really got to engage with the Bible
and brought some interesting – and challenging – questions to the table! By
the time this newsletter goes out, we will have had our second class, on
“Who is Jesus to You?”. Special thanks to the Mentors who will be
participating in all of these classes and adding a vital element to this
confirmation process for the youth.
The youth group
has also had some exciting events this month. Early in November we went for
a hike at the Blue Hills, with a large group of youth and several adults
from the youth team. We got blessed with a sunny beautiful day, and it was
a really fun outing for everybody. Also the youth group went, with a number
of adults from the church, to see Godspell on November 16th in
Cohasset. It was quite a show, and certainly some food for thought on “Who
is Jesus?” Next month we are looking forward to a movie day, a service trip
to a food pantry in Boston, and then the Christmas pageant! Finally, our
plans for the youth mission trip are beginning to solidify after a meeting
of youth and parents, in which we discussed several options and got to share
our hopes for the trip. We will be making a final decision very soon, and I
can share our plans in next month’s newsletter. Thanks to everyone
involved for making this such a “happening” youth program this year! |
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International Crèche Display |
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A crèche display is being added to our Christmas Fair this year – same day,
time, and it is free! The crèches will be set up in the church sanctuary and
Gilmore Hall.
Saturday, December 6, 2008, 9am to 3pm
Anyone in
the church family who wants to share a favorite crèche (s) can bring them to
the church the first Sunday of Advent, November 30th
and/or up to Thursday, December 4th.
We will have a secure storage space available. We are asking you tell us (on
a 4X6 card) something about the crèche; for example, what is the country of
origin, and what makes it special to you and your family. Maybe it is a
family treasure handed down from your parents or grandparents or one you
bought while visiting another country. After church on Sunday, you may pack
up your crèche (s) so that you can enjoy them during Advent and
Christmastide.
To date we
have crèches from Bethlehem, Lebanon, South America, Thailand (where an
elephant bows to Jesus), Germany and the U.S. one is in a nut shell! You
will notice how the figures reflect the culture and society where it was
made.
Hosts and
hostesses will be needed to welcome all. Although care will be given to not
touching the figures, there will be an area in Gilmore Hall for younger
children to touch and play with Play School crèches. The Membership Team is
sponsoring the event. Bring your friends and enjoy. We will distribute
schedules of NCC’s Advent and Christmastide services. If you have any
questions, or would like to welcome visitors December 6th,
please call Phyllis Burns, 781-834-6259 or email
phylburns234@aol.com |
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Latest News |
Outreach |
OPERATION SHOEBOX - MASS to MISS |
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Sign-up Today!
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Sowing
Seeds is in need of new socks and underwear for those unable to
purchase or afford themselves. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Many thanks for the over-abundance of hats, gloves, and coats over the
winter months. Also, if you would like to make a difference in
someone's life, please consider volunteering your time. The Clothing
Bank needs volunteers able to work one Thursday morning a month at the
"little white church" on the corner of School Street and Rte. 139.
Also, the transportation team needs drivers to take Marshfield residents
to medical appointments locally and in Boston. Please call 781-837-3337
if you can help. |
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Outreach at North Community
Church is a very important part of our church. Please take a few
minutes when you are in the Parish House to read some of the wonderful
notes and letters on the Outreach Bulletin Board (located to the right
of the kitchen area.) Our gifts reach needs in Marshfield and round the
world. Thanks to all. |
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Marshfield Food Pantry: We will continue to collect food
the First Sunday of each month for the Marshfield Food Pantry. The
Pantry is located at 1981 Ocean Street, and is open Tuesdays and Fridays
from 10 a.m. – Noon or Wednesday nights 7-8:30 p.m. You could mail a
donation directly to the food pantry. The address is as follows:
Marshfield Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1097, 1981 Ocean Street, Marshfield,
MA., 02050. Thank you from all of us at The Pantry!
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Use an empty
shoe box or a small plastic container. Tape a tag with “Boy” or
“Girl” and appropriate age. Fill box with little gifts. Pray for
the imagined child in Mississippi who will be receiving the gift
box. Bring the box to Linda’s R.E. office during November.
Last day is
Sunday December 7, 2008. Boxes will be mailed Monday, December 8.
GIFT
IDEAS
Toys: small
cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos,
small etch-a-sketch, puzzle, books, etc.
School
supplies: pens, pencils, sharpener, markers, crayons stamps & ink
pads, pads of paper, solar calculators, etc.
Other ideas:
hard candy, lollipops, mints, gum, tee shirts, socks, caps, hair
clips, flashlights with extra batteries. You may have other
additional ideas.
OR
Donation of
$15.00 by November 30 and someone else will purchase and box the
gifts.
Do Not
Include: used or damaged items, war toys (toy guns or knives),
chocolate or food, liquids, breakable items, or any dangerous or
flammable items.
Any
Questions: call Kathy Behm 781- 834-5235 or Linda Eaton,
781-837-1656. |
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A Word From Our Moderator... |
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We are off to a great
start! Wonderful things are happening in our Sunday school, and our
youth have made plans for an exciting year. We have already served
at Father Bill’s Place and have welcomed Rajia Jahn who inspired us
as she described her work on behalf of a girls’ school in
Afghanistan. We celebrated our mission trips with a Stockholder
supper and plans are underway for a Silent Auction which this year
will help support our Mission trips. We worshipped with our
children and with Maureen Manns’ guidance discussed what elements of
worship are most important to us. Our Pastoral Search team is
making progress.
Church Council continues
to look at the needs of our sanctuary* as well as potential changes
in the Treasurer’s position and hiring a bookkeeper. We are also
exploring the idea of forming a Personnel Team who, along with Team
chairs, would be responsible for reviewing and evaluating job
performance of staff.
As we again were forced
to bid farewell to a beloved member of our community, we are
reminded of how fortunate we are to be part of a church family who
will support and love us during smooth sailing and turbulent
crossings. God is truly still speaking to us and through us.
In Love,
Eva |
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