IT'S TIME TO GET THE WORD OUT!
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WHAT'S HAPPENING HOLY WEEK
@ NSCC & IN OUR COMMUNITY
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Grace Farms Foundation and the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut invite you to join us for an Interfaith Seder led by Grace Farms Foundation’s Faith Initiative Director Matt Croasman, Rabbi Joshua Hammerman of Temple Beth El, Reverend Mark Lingle of St. Francis Episcopal Church, and Dr. Kareem Adeeb of the American Institute for Islamic and Arabic Studies.
Following an abbreviated Passover Seder, we will discuss how our religious traditions teach us to respond to the current moment when violence in our world and houses of worship seems to be pervasive. Our conversation will explore the similarities and differences that Jews, Christians, and Muslims have with regard to forgiveness and the significance of never forgetting the tragedies that harm our communities and impact our humanity.
The Seder meal will be symbolic. Light refreshments will be served.
Date
Apr 16, 2019
6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Venue
Grace Farms, Commons
Ticket price
$20
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
FUN 'N FAITH CHILDREN'S CHURCH
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Fun N Faith Children's Church
At Fun 'N Faith Children's Church our children are receiving an age-appropri
ate bible lesson, singing songs, having fun, and making new friends.
This week the children will learn about the
"Beatitudes".
NSCC is a place for kids!
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Become a Volunteer
Become a volunteer and serve at NSCC. It is a great way to get plugged in and connect with each other here at the church. We need your gifts and talents. You are an essential component in making our church successful.
By serving, we build relationships and grow in our faith. Jesus came not to be served, but to serve… Sign up to serve on a ministry team - Sundays after worship in the Narthex.
MINISTRY TEAMS
Prayer Ministry Team
WOW (First Impressions) Ministry Team
Follow-up Ministry Team
Worship Ministry Team
Tech and Arts Ministry Team
Christian Ed Ministry Team
Outreach Ministry Team
Fundraising & Big Events Ministry Team
Marketing Ministry Team
Connect Groups Ministry Team
Finance Ministry Team
Hospitality Ministry Team
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
MID-WEEK EMPOWERMENT GROUPS
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Join Us For Social Suppers Wednesday - April 3rd
6:00 - 7:30 pm
What is Social Suppers? Social Suppers is where community takes place at the table around a delicious candlelight meal, conversation, exploring spiritual and universal principles, and praying together.
Meet us in the Guild House (the building behind the sanctuary) and bring a friend.
All Are Welcome!
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ZUMBA ZUMBA AT THE STONE HOUSE!
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
PICS FROM 'FUN DAY OUT WITH MO'
Dorothy Hefner's Studio - The Art of Glass
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Click on the collage below to view more!
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Did you miss a Sunday? No problem.
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WHAT WILL YOU FAST FROM THIS WEEK?
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RIGHT NOW MEDIA
"HOW TO READ THE BIBLE"
BY TIM MACKIE
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Do you find reading the Bible confusing and frustrating? If that's you, you're not alone. In your free gift of Right Now Media there is an entire series to help you out titled:
HOW TO READ THE BIBLE
, By Tim Mackie.
This 14-part series explores the origins, content, and purpose of the Bible. Here you'll be introduced to some of the basic skills necessary for reading the Bible effectively.
I have placed the series under our North Stamford Community Church tab. Click on the tab located on the left side of the site and the Bible Study Channel with How To Read The Bible Series will pop up.
Join us in the Facebook Group to discuss the series.
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A Meditation on Everyday Living
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Grace
GRACE FLOWS TO ME AND THROUGH ME.
The grace of God matches my efforts to exercise my spiritual will. Just as benefactors or organizations match donations given on behalf of a worthy cause, my efforts are matched many times over by the spiritual resource that is infinite intelligence and compassion.
Every step I take toward my divine source is met with a powerful response of spiritual resources that move in my direction. My focused intention for healing, guidance, harmony, and abundance activates grace.
Unlimited and all-sustaining, grace flows to me and through me, filling me with hope and renewing my faith. As I do my part, my efforts are more than matched by the response of Spirit.
The God of all grace ... will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.—1 Peter 5:10
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Find Something Every Day to Be Positive About
Promise yourself
to accept life as it comes
and truly make each day special -
to become more independent
and more willing to change -
to fill your life
with special times,
and make your dreams come true.
-Deanna Beisser
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WHAT ARE AFFIRMATIONS?
Affirmations are positive statements of Truth. By affirming Truth we are lifted out of false thinking into the consciousness of Spirit. Each time we pray positively and faithfully, we are calling forth the divine activity that is always within us.
We focus on these affirmations throughout the month for greater expression of our divine inner light. Giving thanks in advance, we claim each of the affirmations as true for ourselves and our loved ones, remaining open and receptive to the highest good for all.
HOW AFFIRMATIONS WORK:
"One who knows spiritual principles has a certain inner security given him by the understanding of God. Our affirmations are for the purpose of establishing in our consciousness a broad understanding of the principles on which all life and existence depend.
"In order to demonstrate spiritual principles, we must keep establishing ourselves in certain statements of the law. The more often you present to your mind a proposition that is logical and true, the stronger becomes that inner feeling of security to you.
Affirmation works because of the faculty which is most directly involved in affirmation-faith. Affirmation plays an important part in the process of divine ideas becoming facts and experiences in man's existence on earth.
The Month of March Affirmations:
Inner Peace
Thoughts, be still. Let there be peace.
Guidance
By the power of divine wisdom, I know the way to go.
Healing
I am one with and now fully manifest vigorous life.
Prosperity
God is the source of all good I can imagine.
World Peace
I am a radiating center of peace, blessing the world.
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