Nashua Presbyterian Church Our News for Sunday, September 25th 2022 Welcoming Hearts - Growing in Faith and Service
FALL BIBLE STUDY Fall Bible study begins Wednesday, September 14! We'll meet each Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 on Zoom. The link is the same as for worship and hybrid meetings. You can plan on each session including a detailed engagement with a short Biblical text, some historical and literary background, and some questions to invite deeper reflection and discussion. No need to RSVP and it's okay if you can only attend sometimes. The tentative plan is to work our way through Acts of the Apostles, but we can adjust this if desired based on participants' interests.
GREATER NASHUA AREA CROP HUNGER WALK Mark your calendar! The CROP Hunger Walk will be on October 30, 2022 beginning and ending at Temple Beth Abraham. Walking together again with outdoor registration and celebration. Plan to walk or support a walker!
PEACE AND GLOBAL WITNESS Special offerings for peacemaking and reconciliation. Our Peace & Global Witness Offering enables the church to promote the peace of Christ by addressing systems of injustice in our communities and across the world. Envelopes are available on the table in the narthex for those who wish to participate in this offering. Please make checks out to: Nashua Presbyterian Church with a note for Peace and Global Witness Offering.
LEAH'S SCHEDULE IN SEPTEMBER AND BEYOND Beginning September 1, my position at NPC will decrease to quarter time and a weekly Zoom Bible study as I transition back to my teaching work during the week. Here’s how this will change my weekly schedule at NPC:
• Please continue to contact me by email whenever you have a question or need. My response time may be just slightly slower than it has been this summer, but you can still expect a response within 24 hours during the week. Please know that emails about church business are never a burden for me and that I appreciate you letting me know what’s on your mind or what’s happening at church.
• In general, I will be at the church in person only on Sundays. If there’s something specific for which It would be helpful to have my presence at a weekday meeting, I’m happy to join by Zoom for that part of the discussion. I’m also happy to send a written report or written comments – just give me a few days’ notice if either of these options would be useful.
• I’ll continue to coordinate with Tom and the deacons surrounding spiritual care needs and arrange to meet those as needed.
• I’m trying to find a time that will work for everyone who wants to participate in a Zoom Bible study. Currently, a weekday afternoon is emerging as a possible option. If you’re interested in participating, please let me know about your availability as soon as possible.
ZOOM link for WORSHIP & HYBRID MEETINGS Please contact the church office if you would like to attend by zoom so that we can provide you with the correct zoom link.
LECTIONARY SCRIPTURE READINGS Proper 21 (26) - September 25, 2022 Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 and Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 Amos 6:1a, 4-7 and Psalm 146 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31
MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES - SUPPORT ONE OR ALL!!
NASHUA SOUP KITCHEN Needs: Plastic bags for to-go meals.
STEPPING STONES Pantry Items Needed: Microwavable Campbell's Soups or to go meals Protein Bars Hormel Complete Meals Ramen Noodles - Various Flavors Single Serve Snacks and Chips Swiffer Heavy Duty Wet Cleaning Cloths Trash Bags - small size for bathroom/office waste AA & AAA batteries Disposable Gloves - for medical and cleaning Toilet bowl cleaner with bleach
FAMILY PROMISE Needs: Pillows
YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR MINISTRY TOGETHER Gifts to our Special Offerings, the Deacon's Ministry, our Missions, and to our Operating Budget can be sent to the church at: 1010 West Hollis St, Nashua NH 03062 Please be sure to note in the memo line of your check how you would like your gift to be used.
Our Peace by Piece Quilting group has started meeting at the church again! If you’d like to join them but don’t know how to quilt? No problem, they’ll teach you as you cut and sew!
YOUTH GROUP - NEW ENGLAND GLOW
RESCHEDULED: for Sunday, August 28 at 7 PM GLOW Webinar: Supporting LGBTQ Teen Mental Health Wednesday, June 22, 7-8:30 PM. Please join us for a free webinar to help churches understand how to support the mental health of LGBTQ+ Youth. All are welcome. This webinar will be led by Jx Heithmar, a nonbinary community organizer, clinical social worker, and parent to a 2 year old. They have a strong clinical background working with the LGBTQ community, facilitating support groups for various marginalized individuals, running psychoeducational trainings for mental health providers, and developing programming to best support the LGBTQ community at various settings. They believe in building a better world, one with boundless love, sharing of resources, and communal support, where anyone living in the shadows of society can finally live open and free. Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcu6qpzwiE9TzEQrJtLR-ICP3g6K7saaI