Vacation Bible School ~ CAMP E.D.G.E
July 13th-17th NCC will be seeking to
Experience and
Discover
God
Everywhere!
Parents can download a registration form available on the right hand side of this site to make sure their children can be a part of this fun week of seeking and learning about God as they camp the week away.
Each morning will provide a theme for the day, fun activities, crafts, drama, scripture, and lots of fun.
Feel free to contact Deb Fountain (debfountain@prudentialct.com) you have questions or if you would like to help out with the planning and preparations for this fun week!
Support the Homeless with Dance!
5th Annual Benefit Dance for the New London Area
Homeless Friday Sept 11th 7-11 PM
Port and Starboard Room-Ocean Beach
Dance to Rock “N Soul Revue
Suggested donation $20
Construction Volunteers Needed
Construction Volunteers Needed
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We are in need of help this Saturday, June 6th at the Davis Farm Community in New London from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The Davis Farm Community is just off of Clark Lane and Jefferson Avenue. We are in need of volunteers to help complete finish work. Thank you! Sincerely, Volunteer Relations Habitat for Humanity |
SERVICE Opportunity
Lots going on Surrounding Homelessness in Southeastern CT:
1. The Annual Homelessness Awareness Walk April 25th at 10am, rain or shine. Jess will walk and is looking for partners to walk with as well as sponsors. We will be done walking with enough time to participate in the tribute and memorial to Andrea Whitelaw that same afternoon. Contact Jess at jessbunger@nianticcommunitychurch.org for details or check out the downloadable file on the right hand panel of this site.
2. The St James Homeless Hospitality Center that the High School youth serve at each month is opening a new thrift store called "Homeward Bound Treasures."
Store hours are:
Thursday & Friday: noon to 7pm
Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Sunday: noon to 5pm
*they are trying out a weeklong schedule so be sure to check it out!
You can read more about the store in a recent article that ran in The Day:
http://theday.com/re.aspx?re=fd1a3c4e-66c1-492f-aa48-d0a98869e449
You can get more information from store manager, john russell, at (860) 912-0417 or johnrussell319@hotmail.com.
Letter to Sunday School Parents
In the right hand column of this site there is a downloadable file containing a letter written to Parents and Guardians of Sunday School aged children. This letter explains the schedule for the rest of the Sunday school year.
Please contact Jess Bunger with questions ~ jessbunger@nianticcommunitychurch.org or 860-739-6208
NEW EMAIL
Healthy Relationships for 7th-8th Grade
Due to the likelihood of severe weather, the Healthy Relationships class that was to begin January 11th will be postponed until January 18th. A Sunday school class will be held for those students who are present on the 11th.
Contact Jess Bunger at 860-739-6208 with questions.
Hunger Banquet in Stonington!
Oxfam Hunger Banquet at Wheeler
March 20th, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Tickets $5 each
* We would carpool from NCC meeting at 5:30pm.
* Please let me know by March 1st if you would like to go so we can purchase tickets in advance.
* I will be speaking at this event -- I hope you all can make it!
Thanks!
Mission Program for Young Adults
Young adults age 18 to 30 are invited to participate in a week long mission program this summer! United Methodist Action Reach-out Mission by Youth (U.M. ARMY) is pleased to announce that St. John's UMC in Dover, NH will host our young adult program during the week of May 31-June 6, 2009. Participants will camp at the church and work in the local community on home repair and small construction projects for those in need. Work may include small roofing projects, handicap access ramps, stairs, door and window repair as well as yard work and painting. The group will worship together each day and enjoy fun evening fellowship.
U.M. ARMY has been in the Northeast since 2002 with mission programs geared primarily for high school students. There has been an overwhelming interest from young adults who wish to participate in the same type of program which emphasizes leadership and strong relationships with those being served.
Registration fees are $250 per participant and include all work materials, meals and activities. Participants must be one full year beyond high school or older. Groups are encouraged to register together and should include at least 1 adult over age 25 for every 3 under that age. For more information contact Lorraine Macpherson
lorraine@umarmy.org or visit us on the web at
www.umarmy.org/conference/northeast
Hearts for Honduras!!
I STILL have BEEEEEEAAUTIFUL Silver Jewelry FOR SALE that was handcrafted by a high school student (Koby Nelson) who went with the group NCC sent to Honduras last spring. He has started this project in order to raise money for a health care for Jesus, a young boy with a heart problem we met and all fell in love with while serving the village of Chachaguela. Please let me know if you would like to purchase some jewelry to support this important cause.
Thanks!
Jess Bunger
739-6208
jessbunger@gmail.com
Banner designers needed
The Worship Team is creating a new set of white on white banners to be used during the Christmas and Easter season. Initial thinking is to have a different symbol and/or text on each banner and that the design be “generic” so the banners could be used at any time.
Interested in applying your design talents, and moved by God, to help with this project? Send a sketch of your idea(s) to the Church office by Jan 30, 2009. Include your name, phone number, and email address.
Open to all who are interested.
Drop Off and Pick Up Policy
Please note the recently added File regarding the Drop Off and Pick Up Policy for Children and Youth on the right hand side of the webpage.
Podcasts!
Starting this week you can download podcasts of Pastor John's sermons -- pretty awesome huh? Just check out the link on the NCC Main Page to download something.
Poem written by a formerly homeless youth of NYC shared at a Walk for the Homeless in New London, CT a few weeks before he graduated from Connecticut College.
from leadership summit
News: We would like to thank and hug every one of you for making this video Youtube video of the year! Check out our video thank you message here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99CuM6abT2Q
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Sometimes, a hug is all what we need. Free hugs is a real life controversial story of Juan Mann, A man whos sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives. In this age of social disconnectivity and lack of human contact, the effects of the Free Hugs campaign became phenomenal.As this symbol of human hope spread accross the city, police and officials ordered the Free Hugs campaign BANNED. What we then witness is the true spirit of humanity come together in what can only be described as awe inspiring.In the Spirit of the free hugs campaign, PASS THIS TO A FRIEND and HUG A STRANGER! After all, If you can reach just one person...Music by Sick Puppies. Their album is out April 3rd called "Dressed Up As Life". Go out and support these guys.
(Visit http://sickpuppies.net or http://myspace.com/sickpuppies for the music)
-------------------------------------------------PS. The response to this video has been nothing short of overwhelming and touching. Hugs to every single one of you who messaged. There has been thousands of emails from all over the world by people seeking to participate in the Free Hugs campaign and asking for permission. You do not need permission. This is the peoples movement, this is *your* movement. With nothing but your bare hands you can make THE difference. Imagine all the people.------------------------------------------------
http://www.freehugscampaign.org
http://www.myspace.com/freehugscampaignPress/media/management contact:
paul.stepanek@oninternational.com
