Yesterday's sermon is up online

We could all use God's healing in our lives. Check out http://numc.axelhouse.com/sermons.html for the latest message.

Do Over

Yesterday's Sermon and a special message from Coach Thayer Redman are online now on our website. We continue to collect money through the end of March to support the Manchester High School track team, providing proper footwear for those who might not otherwise be able to participate.

Newsletter Notice

March/April Tidings (our bi-monthly newsletter) is out.  See how successful our Souper Bowl was.  Find the upcoming knitting ministry dates.  Mark your calendar for the Thursday night lenten meals and services.  See when Thayer Redman will visit us again as we raise funds this month for sneakers and make a difference in the lives of our local youths.  Read all this and much, much more.

New Sermon Posted

Yesterday's sermon is up for all to listen to, again, or for the first time. http://numc.axelhouse.com/sermons.html

Check out yesterday's sermon online! Spring will come, seeds will grow. Belong to God.

reNEWed UMC website

Vote every day

Vote for Marlene and Don:
http://www.salutetoseniorservice.com/volunteer-contest/entries/marlene-c/

The Salute to Senior Service® Contest offers the opportunity for nominated senior volunteers across the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec) to receive two additional, much-deserved rewards: recognition and support for their continued community service.

 National Prize Winner The National Winner will be honored in person at a national recognition ceremony. Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care® network, will make a $5,000 donation to the winner’s designated non-profit charity to support continued community service.

 Local Winners One senior volunteer nominee from each participating state and province (excluding Quebec) will be selected to designate a non-profit charity to receive a $500 donation, courtesy of Home Instead, Inc.

Awesome Souper Bowl

Charlene and I are once again very pleased to announce that this year's "Souper Bowl for MACC" was another tremendous success. Early results show an approximate cash donation of $950.00 will be going out to the Manchester Area Conference of Churches (MACC) Charities.

We want to thank all those who helped make this all possible: Our Youth Group Members Wesley, Elizabeth, Sarah, Paige, Olivia, Jason, their friends, Julia and Jessica, along with their family members: Katherine, Barbie, Gene, Kayle, Vickie, Steve and Lisa as well as Former Youth Group members Jamie & Josh. Thanks to Caleb & Irene for publicity.

So grateful to all of the NUMC congregation who supported our efforts by their generous purchases of 37 pepperoni and mozzarella breads, 125 bowls of 8 different kinds of soups and chili along with 39 grinders and sandwiches to support this great cause.

Souper Bowl Pre-Orders

Pre-Orders for Souper Bowl Sunday can now be made at http://numc.axelhouse.com/youth.html

Check out the newsletter, a lot is going on!

The latest issue of Tidings, our bi-monthly newsletter is available now at http://numc.axelhouse.com/tidings.html

Potluck and DS December 1st

Charge Conference * Sunday-December 1, Heidi Chamberland, our District Superintendent, will meet with SPRC at 9:30am, followed by Worship at 10:30. At the completion of the service there will be a potluck lunch, and the Charge Conference immediately following lunch.

The Birthday Club

Want to have fun and give back to your community through MACC?
Participate in The Birthday Club™ !!!

What is The Birthday Club™ ?
Food donations made in honor of a special event! In addition to celebrating birthdays, The Birthday Club™ is used for a variety of celebrations including anniversaries, pro-motions, graduations, SuperBowl parties, and other special occassions. Any occasion is perfect for The Birthday Club!

Check it out at: http://thebirthdayclub.net

FAMILY FELLOWSHIP ITALIAN DINNER

FAMILY FELLOWSHIP
ITALIAN DINNER
Saturday, November 9 * 6:00 PM

All are invited to gather for an evening of
fellowship and good eats!

Stephen's Ministry Program Presentation

Stephen's Ministry Program Presentation
Sunday, September 29
Directly following Worship Service

Members of Stephen's Ministry from Westfield, MA will provide an informational presentation about Stephen's Ministries. The program will run for approximately 2 hours which includes a luncheon.

We extend an invitation to all members and friends of NUMC who are interested to learn about this ministry, and to be prayerful about exploring the possibility of such a ministry here at North.

We hope you will plan to attend and join in the conversation!

Please let the church office know if you plan to attend so we can have an approximate count to plan for the luncheon.

Planning Meeting

Sunday, September 8 from 12 p - 4 p

LEADERSHIP/DISCIPLE PLANNING MEETING 

There will be a POTLUCK followed by a MEETING to make plans for the remainder of this year and 2014.

Topics will include (but are not limited to):

• Mission Work
• Holiday Worship Services
• Fellowship Events 
• Fund Raisers 
• Additional special planning 

Please mark this event on your calendar and prayerfully consider the gifts and talents you possess which can contribute to the commitment we all hold to the Mission of North UMC.

 We look forward to a productive and inspiring time together!

 A sign-up is available in the Memorial Room.

New Tidings

The September and October edition of Tidings, our newsletter, is now available on our website,http://numc.axelhouse.com/tidings.html.

 This issue is packed with information and opportunities. Please take a couple minutes to look it over.

 It only takes a couple clicks to share, it may be just what someone needs!

NEW Bible Study with Pastor Dave

6 Week Study begins Tuesday, September 10 * 6:30pm

CHANGE the WORLD — Recovering the Message and Mission of Jesus

Linking Bible study to global mission and local service projects, this six-session small group resource enables congregations to discuss and act on the imperatives of scripture.

Each week, participants will read and discuss a gospel story, watch a video profiling an inspiring, world-changing mission effort, and envision together how they can change the world locally and globally. Participants won’t just read about Jesus feeding the 5000 or healing the lepers, but will be inspired by contemporary ministries feeding the poor and preventing malaria. Participants will be challenged to take a leading role in the congregation’s missional efforts, serving in a homeless shelter as a group, raising funds for disaster relief, or planning a church -wide day of service.

Jesus called us to follow him, to live a life of active faith, feeding the poor, healing the sick, welcoming the alien, and rescuing the desperate. It’s easy to get stuck in our religious habits of just going to church, tossing a few bucks in the offering plate, and occasionally reading our Bible—but Jesus has bigger plans for us. We are called to be his hands and feet in the world. He wants to use us to change the world.

Study sessions begin with a potluck. Please sign-up in the Memorial Room.
Questions may be directed to Pastor Dave.

New Sermons Available

Be sure to check out the latest sermons available to be listened to at http://numc.axelhous.com/sermons.html

New Sermons Up

Check out this week's sermon as well as last week's on our website. Thanks to Jack Bertrand of JB Electronics for making us able to have sermon recordings to share again. If I hadn't been able to catch up on what I missed last week I wouldn't know about the frog in the pot!

July/August Tidings available

Check out the July/August issue of our newsletter Tidings. Read the greeting from our new pastor and catch up on all that is going on.