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Marblehead's Little Harbor
from the Old North Church Tower
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Services at 8am
and 10am in the Sanctuary
Scripture Lessons:
1 Kings 17:8-24 and Mark 12:38-44
The Rev. Dr. Dennis B. Calhoun's Sermon:
"Mighty Widows"
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Our Vision Statement
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| Old North Church is an inclusive Christian Community called to bring to life God's love and grace by sharing the gospel for this time and place; extending the hospitality Christ showed; embodying God's love and compassion to those in need; and growing together in our understanding and experience of the Holy Spirit at work in our midst. |
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Our Stewardship Campaign for 2019
is Underway!
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Results to date: 65 Pledges, $154,105 Thank you!
Old North Church, while proud of its rich and storied history, remains committed to having a vital mission and ministry in the future, which is why your financial support is crucial. We are excited about the Stewardship campaign this year. Our goal is to reach 100% participation, that is, to have every member and friend of Old North Church make a pledge of financial support for the work and witness God has called us to in this time and place. If you haven't returned your pledge card yet, they are available in the pew racks and your completed card can be placed in the offertory. You may also pledge online at www.onchurch.org/donate
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This Week in Children's Church
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There is no Children's Church this Sunday. There will be Childcare for Infants and Toddlers. I look forward to being together on the 18th, as we will be exploring gratitude, giving thanks, Thanksgiving! Jesus shares way for us to be grateful to God for the many gifts we receive; together we will go deeper into the goodness, and say thank you!
Blessings, Karen
We are in need of volunteers for Sunday mornings, please contact me or use our signupgenius to sign up,
kwkilty@gmail.com.
Please click here for a registration form
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ONC Fundraiser - November 17
Pianist Jacqueline Schwab in Concert
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Jacqueline Schwab Photo credit Wayne Hankin |
Pianist Jacqueline Schwab, noted for her evocative playing on the sound tracks of documentary film maker Ken Burns' Civil War (Grammy award), Baseball, Mark Twain, Frank Lloyd Wright, The War and others, will perform a solo piano concert, I Lift My Lamp-Vintage Songs and Dances of Immigrant America:Ken Burns' Pianist Jacqueline Schwab in Concert, at Old North Church on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 7:30 p.m.
I Lift My Lamp celebrates America's immigrants, their vibrant spirit of community music-making, and their multicultural contributions to our heritage. Jacqueline will perform music from Scotland, Ireland, Poland, Eastern Europe, the African-American community, Quebec, Cuba, and Brazil, along with American parlor songs, Tin Pan Alley tunes and more. In concert, Jacqueline speaks about the power of music to transport us into our own past and also on to new horizons. A free-will offering will be gratefully accepted; proceeds to benefit Old North Church.
For more information about Jacquline, please click on these links:
Article re Guilderland Public Library concert: click
here
Interview at WAMC re Guilderland Library concert: click
here
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Caregivers and their Loved Ones Gathering - Thursday, November 15
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The November Gathering of Caregivers and their Loved Ones with Alzheimer's or Dementia will be held on Thursday, 11/15, from 7-8:30 pm for conversation and support. Caregivers meet in the Great Room with Reverend Karla Miller and a speaker, while their loved ones meet across the hall in the Beals Room with Dara VanRemoortel and other ONC volunteers for a singalong and conversation. Our speaker this month will be Marla Meyer, MSW, LICSW, Outreach Coordinator for the Marblehead Council on Aging. She will discuss "A Healthy Plan for Caregiving, including Taking 'Me Time' without Feeling Guilty". Questions? Please contact the Old North Church office, 781-631-1244.
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Pie Sale! Sunday, November 18 During Coffee Hour
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Pumpkin! Apple! Pecan! Mince! Toll House! And... Janet Doyle's Shortbread!
We are looking for bakers to bake a pie (or purchase one to donate) for the Pie Bake Sale on November 18th (also New Member Sunday). Other Thanksgiving-y desserts welcome. Please contact Deb Tyrrell (617-283-1795,
deb_tyrrell@yahoo.com), Linda Duvel (781-631-1703,
linda.bill.duvel@gmail.com), or Dara VanRemoortel (781-910-6157,
dara@musicwithdara.com) to let us know you can bring something -- or simply bring something Sunday morning to the kitchen before the 10:00 service. Along with needing bakers/suppliers, we'll need buyers! Cost per pie = $20.
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Festival Chorus Tickets Are Available!
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 They can be purchased at Crosby's Marketplace, Arnould's Gallery and Spirit of '76 Bookstore, as well as online at:
www.oldnorthfestivalchorus.org. Tickets will also be available following the Sunday 10am worship services starting on November 18th, and at all Festival Chorus rehearsals.
If you would like to be listed as a sponsor in the Festival Chorus program book, please contact Kathy Fay at kathy@bemf.org.
Donations are welcome and appreciated at any time but cannot be guaranteed to be acknowledged in the program if received past the deadline- November 20 -however- we will try!
Please click here to view the flyer and donation form.
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Marblehead Food Pantry
November is Our Month to Stock the Shelves!
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 As we have done for many years, ONC has made a commitment to fill the shelves of the Marblehead Food Pantry during the month of November. During this month of Thanksgiving, it is a wonderful opportunity for us to show how thankful we are for the blessings we have been given and for us to make sure that others in the community, many of whom are less fortunate, will also be provided for. At each of the Sunday services, brown bags will be available, together with a list of suggested items to fill the bags. Filled bags may either be returned to the Narthex, or if it is more convenient, left in the hall way at Stacey Street. The Outreach Ministry Board will be responsible for delivering the bags to the Marblehead Food Pantry.
Suggested items: canned fruit and vegetables, canned/bottled/packaged fruit juices, coffee, tea bags, canned/bottled nuts, pasta, rice, pasta mixes, pesto, ragu, soups, gravy, canned tuna or chicken, salad dressings, crackers, cookies, cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, soaps, laundry & personal items, diapers, shaving equipment, toothpaste, tooth brushes, deodorant. Any non-perishable items are always appreciated. If you have any queries please contact Lynda Hare at 781-639-0107 or
hares8carrots@hotmail.com.
Thank you in advance for your generosity! Lynda Hare on behalf of the Outreach Ministry Board.
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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service |
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Greeters are Needed! |
The Community Life Ministry Board is looking for Greeters to host the Greeter/Welcome Table in the Narthex before the 10:00 am church services. Hosts greet people, offer nametags to those who need them, and help direct new members/visitors who may need assistance. We ask those hosting the Greeter/Welcome Table to please arrive at 9:30 am for set up. Individuals, friends, families, everyone is welcome to host the Greeter Table. It's fun! Get to know your church family while providing a valuable service! If you have questions, please contact Linda Davis at pldavis.pd@gmail.com, 781-639-0405. Thank you so much!
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Help Wanted! |
We are looking for a caring adult leader for our infant-toddler room (nursery) on Sunday mornings from 9:45-11:15. Candidates must have some experience with childcare, be willing to work with a team, provide references, be 18 years or older, and be able to pass a CORI background check. Pay is $30/Sunday. If you are interested, please contact Karen Kilty, our Director of Children's Ministries at kwkilty@gmail.com.
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Coffee with Karla!
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Coffee with Karla continues on Fridays, from 9:30-11 at the Mugford Eatery. Drop by and enjoy coffee and conversation!
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