Easter Sunday, April 16th

  

Saturday's event with our friends from the REAL Program of Lynn, was a wonderful success! Curious Creatures brought snakes, a skunk, an alligator, a chinchilla, and many other exotic critters which brought smiles, giggles, ooh's and awes. Time for pizza, dancing, coloring together and sharing followed. A few children were delighted to share with me that they were able to sneak up to the sanctuary to hear their friends who volunteer in their program during the week. What a thrill it was for them to see and hear these special people singing; Judy Conner, Dara VanRemoortel and Linda Duvel you have certainly made a difference! Thank you to the Children's Church Committee and the children of Old North Church for hosting this very special day! One of the little girls summed it up beautifully, "This is like coming to your house, and this is Gods house...I am happy" ~Rikalya

Twice annually, in April and November, the ONC Christian Service Committee collects food items for donation to the Marblehead Food Pantry. The Marblehead Food Pantry, housed in the Star of the Sea Community Center at 80 Atlantic Avenue, was founded in 1991 in response to the economic downturn at that time. It is a community pantry, supported by financial and food donations from Marblehead's schools, churches, synagogues, scout troops, businesses, organizations, and individuals. Food assistance is provided to anyone in need, as long as they can prove Marblehead residency. Your support of this food drive, in goods or financial donations, is greatly appreciated!

  

  

Nationally-acclaimed Skylark - an all-professional vocal ensemble known for its "sublimely beautiful" sound and innovative, inter-disciplinary programming - returns to Old North to present Clear Voices in the Dark, a musical pairing of Francis Poulenc's 1943 masterpiece Figure and poignant songs from the American Civil War. Clear Voices in the Dark is a powerful cross-cultural statement about the expressive power of the arts, and specifically the human voice, in times of struggle. Figure Humaine has been described as a "high-wire act for choirs", and because of its monumental difficulty, is rarely, if ever, performed - don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to hear Poulenc's masterpiece performed live. The concert will take place on Tuesday, April 25th at 7:30pm. There will be a pre-concert lecture at 6:30pm and a post-concert reception. Anyone wishing to help with the reception should contact Nan Haskell at nanhaskell@gmail.com. Tickets: $30 general admission / $10 students and music educators at www.skylarkensemble.org/clear-voices-in-the-dark.html and at the door.

 

ONC women have been invited by the Northeast Association Women's Fellowship to collect "cute" socks for a project called "Bags of Hope."  This ministry reaches out in a practical way to women living on the streets or in programs throughout the Boston area who are affected by sex trafficking, addiction and homelessness.  You can read more about it here:  https://jasminegrace.org/bags-of-hope/  The Northeast Association Women's Fellowship Spring Meeting will feature Jasmine Grace Mavino, founder of Bags of Hope, who puts a real face on the issue of sex trafficking in America.   The date is Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from 9:30-1:00 pm at the Groveland Congregational Church, and the cost is $7.  Please make a reservation by April 21st by calling 978-373-3463.

  

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