Saturday, August 27, 2011

Tomorrow and Tonight

Sunday, August 28 Worship Service is canceled. Please make phone calls to members and friends who do not have email or do not check it regularly.

The Barbecue Dinner is still happening from 5 - 7 pm. We hope you can join in the fellowship of your church family - especially since we will not gather on Sunday morning.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Just two days left until the Pulled Pork BBQ

Pulled Pork Barbeque SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 * 5 pm — 7 pm

Please plan to join your church family for fellowship and: Pulled Pork sandwiches, Coleslaw, Baked Beans
There will be vegetarian options available as well.

Cost: free will offering

Be sure to invite family, friends, and neighbors.

Questions may be directed to:
Anita Haynes 860-712-9991 or Barbara Judd 860-643-1758

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Outdoors This Sunday, July 31st

Sunday, July 31, Worship Service (9:30 am) will be held outdoors on the lower side of the church building on the flat grassy area under the shade trees. The service will include a baptism at the brook and a barbecue of Hot Dogs and Hamburgers after the service.

Friday, July 8, 2011

A Message from Kow

I'd say it was my most humbling moment ever, joining
37 other civilian natives of Japan, South Korea,
China, and Philippines in taking the naturalization
oath. I walked into the courtroom full of strangers,
but after the hour long ceremony we were like one
big family. We sang "God bless America", waving
our miniature flags. The judge spoke at length
about history of the flag since June 14, he said, was
going to be flag day, and he exhorted us on our civic
duty. Then handed the microphone to each of us to
say how we felt as new citizens. I didn’t know her
name or where she was from but one lady asked to
take a photo with me. We exchanged email addresses
so I can get some photos which her family took. My
favorite moment was when I volunteered to lead in the
singing of the national anthem. I hope someone
caught that on camera. I didn’t know the Judge's
name either but we took some photos together too. My
greetings to all and again I thank you for your support.

Warmest Wishes.
Kow

-->Read more about Kow and a great many other things in the current edition of Tidings

Thursday, July 7, 2011

We want to hear your music

Chris Collins, our Music Director, is making an invitation to all members of North Church to share their musical talent.

Throughout the summer, instrumentalists and vocalists are invited to provide special music for services.

All ages and levels are welcome to share their gift.

Please speak with Chris if you have questions and sign-up in the Memorial Room.

Also, check out our revamped music page on the website and also hear about our Music Director and other Ministry Moments on the website as well.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Mark Your Calendars Now

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 * 5 pm—7 pm

Pulled Pork Barbeque

Mark your Calendars and please plan to join your church family for fellowship and: Pulled Pork sandwiches, Coleslaw, Baked Beans

Cost: free will offering

A sign-up will be available in the memorial room during the month of july. Be sure to invite family, friends, and neighbors.

Questions may be directed to:
Anita Haynes 860-712-9991 or Barbara Judd 860-643-1758

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Prepare for the Fall Tag Sale

It's time to clean out those unwanted, but usable, items and get ready for the Fall Tag Sale. Your tag sale donations can be stored in either of the basement rooms across the hall from the Sunday School office. A tag sale sign is on the door.

The dollars collected at the sale will again go into the general fund to help the expected shortfall in the budget.

We DO NOT accept clothing, large pieces of furniture, or large television sets. Help out the church as you help clear up the clutter in your own storage spaces.

TAG SALE
Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 8 am to 12 noon

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Summer Book Club

North's Summer Book Club will be meeting again this summer. 

Our first discussion book is: Little Bee by Chris Cleave. We will meet on July 31st right after coffee fellowship. Bring a bag lunch and join our discussion, facilitated by Jackie Abbott.
Little Bee is a dual narrative story about a Nigerian asylum-seeker and a British magazine editor, who meet on a beach in Nigeria in a shocking encounter, and are reunited in England two years later. Cleave, inspired as a university student by his temporary employment in an asylum detention center, wrote the book in an attempt to humanize the plight of asylum-seekers in Britain. The novel examines the treatment of refugees by the asylum system, as well as issues of British colonialism, globalization, political violence and personal accountability. You will be amazed and challenged by the choices Little Bee and Sarah have to make.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Family Movie Night Saturday, July 16th

FAMILY MOVIE
Saturday, July 16 at 6:30 pm

The original, "Yours, Mine and Ours"
with Henry Fonda and Lucille Ball.

You’d be hard pressed to find a bigger family film than this chaotic comedy. Based on a true story of a blended family of 18 children, this movie keeps the laughs coming. She has eight kids and he has ten and when they tie the knot, anarchy reigns as the opposing camps of step-siblings do all they can to sabotage each other. Through it all, resentment gives way to respect and something bigger than anyone could imagine.

An evening of family fellowship. Bring friends and family!

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

The MACC Food Pantry

We especially need: meat soups, beef
stew, canned meat, pasta sauce, cereal,
corn, peas, tomatoes, baked beans,
baking mixes and coffee, diapers sizes 4
& 5, corned beef hash, chili with beans,
canned white potatoes, juice, rice/pasta
mixes, jelly, mixed vegetables, spinach,
clam chowder, peanut butter, canned
pasta (ravioli, spaghetti & meatballs,
etc.), condiments, tuna, dry boxed potatoes,
dry red kidney beans, mayonnaise,
gelatin/pudding mixes, ramen noodles,
sugar, green beans, beets, beans (black,
white, pinto, etc.), chicken soup, yams,
snacks, hot chocolate, pasta, carrots.

Thanks to all who have been
faithfully donating!

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

June Tidings

The June 2011 edition of our monthly newsletter Tidings is now posted online on our website. Please check it out as there is much in it for you to find interesting, informational and inspirational.

Monday, May 30, 2011

New Sermons Online

Three recent sermons are up on our website now for you to revisit or to catch up if you couldn't make it on a recent Sunday.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Thursday, May 26, 2011

WORSHIP Focus Group Meetings

Members and friends of North Church were invited to participate in discussion groups concerning worship services over the past few months. We have done our best to include everyone, however, if we have inadvertently missed including you in a discussion group, please call the church office (860-649-3696) or inform us through an email to: northchurch@snet.net to make us aware. Notes from discussion groups are being reviewed by the Worship Team and recommendations based on those notes will be forth coming.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share your thoughts and ideas.

Memorial Service for Rev. Kyle McGaw

A Memorial Service for Rev. Kyle McGaw will be held at North United Methodist Church at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.

There will be a reception at the church following the service. The family invites members of North Church to please provide desserts for the gathering.

The family requests Memorial Donations be made in Kyle's memory to any of the following organizations:

Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 1933
Hartford, CT 06144

North United Methodist Church
300 Parker Street
Manchester, CT 06042

MACC Charities
P.O. Box 3804
Manchester, CT 06045-3804

Donation Forms and Memorial Cards will be available at the Memorial Service.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Cleanup and a Movie

This is a reminder that tomorrow, May 14th from 9 am to 12 pm there is an All Church Clean-Up Work Day Sponsored by the Trustees. Help a little or a lot, every bit helps and all are welcome.

Come back at 6:30 pm to enjoy fellowship with a FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT as we view the movie Up.

Up is described as a "comedic adventure" starring a 78-year man named Carl Fredricksen, who's "spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest". Due to his age, he thinks life has "passed him by". One day, however, a "twist of fate", and an 8-year old "Wilderness Explorer" named Russell, changes his outlook on life. The pair go on adventures, encountering "wild terrain", "unexpected villains" and "jungle creatures".


Come join in this fun family fellowship evening. NO cost—bring family and friends. Snacks and drinks provided. A heart warming experience awaits all.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Family Movie Night This Saturday

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT—SATURDAY, May 14 at 6:30 pm
Up is described as a "comedic adventure" starring a 78-year man named Carl Fredricksen, who's "spent his entire life dreaming of ex-ploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest". Due to his age, he thinks life has "passed him by". One day, however, a "twist of fate", and an 8-year old "Wilderness Explorer" named Russell, changes his outlook on life. The pair go on adventures, encountering "wild terrain", "unexpected villains" and "jungle creatures".

Come join in this fun family fellowship evening. NO cost—bring family and friends. Snacks and drinks provided. A heart warming experience awaits all.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Watch “A Killer in the Dark” Documentary on NBC

On Sunday, May 1, Imagine No Malaria presents “A Killer in the Dark,” a documentary produced by United Methodist Communications, about the fight against malaria and how we are fighting back. This special television event, hosted by Pauley Perrette (of TV’s NCIS) will air on NBC affiliates (check your local listings).

It chronicles community-based efforts on both sides of the ocean – nationally and globally – as everyday people strive to reduce the deadly results of the disease. As one mother tucks her children into bed in Middle America, a mother in Africa does the same. In the morning, their children will wake with two very different missions directed toward the same critical goal: ending deaths caused by malaria.

Malaria kills more than one million people each year. Every 45 seconds a child in Africa dies of this preventable and treatable disease. Yet, malaria can be eliminated with the right tools: prevention, treatment, education and communication

To make sure “Killer in the Dark” is part of your NBC station’s May 1 lineup, please call or email your local NBC affiliate and ask them to share this important message with your community. Here is an NBC affiliate directory to help.

Monday, April 25, 2011

REBUILDING TOGETHER (CHRISTMAS IN APRIL)

NUMC:

Please make aware anyone else at North who may not see this.

Everyone is welcome.

We have our assignment.



LOCATION: 129 BRETTON RD, MANCHESTER, CT

TIME TO REPORT: 9:00AM

JOB TO COMPLETE: CLEAN YARD, PLANT FLOWERS



Please bring: water bottles, rakes, yard gloves, trowels, hand held pruning shears.



An announcement will be available on the Recreation Department’s cancellation line 860-647-3162 at 7AM

Rain date is Sunday May 1st


Click on this link to get a map of the area.

It’s located not too far from the church:



http://mapq.st/fNdLoI



Tim

860-989-7790

Saturday, April 23, 2011

One 10:30 Easter service tomorrow morning

Christ reached out to us in love so we could reach out to Him and live.
Come celebrate Easter with us at a single service tomorrow morning at 10:30, Sunday, April 24, 2011.