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February 16, 2017
  Prepared to Serve
 
I planted, Others Watered, but God Gives 
 the Growth
Join us for a day of Inspiring Worship, Enriching Workshops, Exhibits and Fellowship on Saturday, February 25th. The program runs from 8:00- 3:30 at Pembroke Academy, Pembroke, NH. Register on the day of the event for a cost of  $50.00). This fee will cover the cost of resources, breakfast, refreshments and lunch. Register online at www.nhcucc.org 

In This Issue
Compassionate Listening - This session"An Introduction to Compassionate Listening"  will be led by Andrea Cohen Kiener and Yael Petretti, trainers with the  Compassionate Listening Project .  The workshop on  Saturday, March 11th will be held at South Church. The workshop will be from 9am- 3pm.  Lunch will be provided.  This workshop is made possible through gifts to the Memorial Fund, and will be further supported by free-will donations (a suggested $25 donation to cover the event).   Please feel free to register online. 


South Church is pleased to offer daily reflections to deepen our journey through Lent. A group of South Church members are engaging to Psalms each day and sharing a reflection based on that encounter. These reflections will be made available through a daily email.  If you are interested in being added to the devotional email group please let Carlos know.
Lenten Art and Bible:  
Embrace the Lenten season with your artistic side.  Join Rev. Carlos and Alison for a four week bible study that will focus on the Divine Nature of God; the Divine in Nature; the Divine in Our selves; and the Divine in Others.  Over the course of the four weeks we will explore various media such as clay, watercolors, collage and acrylic paint.  Classes will be Monday, March 13, 20 & 27 and April 3 from 6p.m. to 7p.m. in Classroom 4 for adults.  If you are interested sign-up in Fellowship Hall on the Faith Formation Bulletin Board or email Alison.

 
  
Genesis Circle is planning some fun things.....
They will also be selling raffle tickets for 5 baskets with the themes of: Breakfast and Coffee, Pasta, Bird and Garden, Doll, Chocolate.
Baskets will be on display on Sundays: February 19, 26, March 5, and 12. Tickets will be:
1 for $1.00
6 for $5.00
15 for $10.00
 
Proceeds will fund their donations to the youth group, the C.A.M.E.L. program, All Church Women Dinner, speakers and church pledge. They appreciate your support.
Monday- Friday 8:00-4:00
 
The church office will be closed February 20th in honor of President's Day.
 
Sunday Services
8:00 a.m. in the Chapel
10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
What's Happening at South Church!!!!
PANCAKE DINNER -  Kick off the Lenten Season with the South Congregational Church's Senior High Youth Group's pancake dinner and jazz on Tuesday, February 28th.   There will be two seatings:  Seating One from 5 to 5:45p.m. and Seating Two from 6 to 6:45p.m. and will be located in Fellowship Hall.  The cost is $7 per person; $20 for a family of four or more.  All proceeds will benefit the Youth Group's Mission Trip to New Orleans in April.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

 The Faith Formation Ministry is organizing a "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" event on Saturday, March 4th.  This is a great way to connect with other South Church members over an evening of dinner and conversation. We are looking for guests and hosts.  Once we have final numbers, the Faith Formation Ministry, will let you know how many people to expect for dinner, but you won't know who's coming!  Questions?  Contact Becca Yohe from the Faith Formation Ministry at  715-1253.  Sign-up Form
 

Men's Retreat: Mark your calendars now for the Men's Retreat the weekend of March 17th-19th at the Follansbee Inn. This location offers a variety of activities to explore during down time and an opportunity for quiet retreat. This retreat is limited to 15 participants and we currently have 5 openings. The cost for the week-end (including food) is $210.00. Financial help available by speaking to Jed. The sign-up sheet is in Fellowship Hall or on the
 
The Annual Women's Weekend Retreat
Women of South Church are invited to our annual Women's Weekend Retreat on March 31st- April 2nd. It will be held at the ocean-front Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford, ME. The theme is Creation Spirituality. The $195 registration fee covers a private room, meals, and an enriching program.  Scholarships are available. The deadline to register is March 8, but please register ASAP--space is limited. For details, please see the brochure posted in Fellowship Hall or go to the Feed Your Spirit tab on the Church's website. Questions? - Contact Sue Marcotte-Jenkins at (603) 228-3967.   

The Racial Justice Mission Group invites you to join them in viewing...
 
    "13th"
         Thursday - March 9th  
          Beginning  @ 6:00 PM
NH Conference Center   
 

Come join us for this documentary by acclaimed director, Ava DuVernay (of Oscar-nominated film Selma fame) which  chronicles how our justice system has been driven by racism from the days of slavery to today's era of mass incarceration. The film, "13th," is named for the constitutional amendment that abolished slavery and involuntary servitude with the exception of punishment for crime. The progression from that qualifying clause to mass criminalization and the sprawling American prison industry is laid out by DuVernay using a mixture of archival footage and testimony from activists, politicians, historians, including  professor/civil rights writer Michelle Alexander, lawyer/social justice activist Bryan Stevenson and political activist/author Van Jones, as well as  formerly incarcerated women and men, DuVernay creates a work of grand historical synthesis. "13th" is among the Oscar buzz for documentaries. Coming? RSVP by March 6th to Dawn Berry  so we can plan the order for pizza
 Donations toward the cost of food will be appreciated.
 For more information about the film, check the link below: