"I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink." Jesus in Matthew 25:35
Hi All!

Amazing job this past week with "Summer Trip" Sunday. It was wonderful to be lead by you all and we are so grateful.  If you missed it, check out the testimonies here. 

Just a reminder that we don't have church school upstairs this week (10/7) because of World Communion Sunday, and because I'm teaching on "Bonhoeffer and the Question of Political Compromise" in the Adult class at 9:15. Come support! 

On October 21 all of Nassau will be hosting and participating in the Villages in Partnership Water Walk.  Be sure to register, help raise some $$, and join the crew for some cross campus water-hauling.

Register the whole Family for Water Walk on Oct 21.

  • Confirmation Class begins Saturday, Oct 13.
  • Sunday Night Fellowship - get away from it all for one hour each week!
  • Parents - we need your help with Youth Dinners on Sunday nights!
  • All are welcome in our Youth Choirs - come sing with us.
And here is a great line (thanks Sallye!) from my Gravity and Grace book group:  "We must not wish for the disappearance of our troubles but for the grace to transform them." Simone Weil. May God's grace transform your week. See you Sunday.

Mark
WaterWalkWater Walk for VIP
An All-Family, All-Church, All-Fellowship Activity!

On Sunday, October 21, we will NOT meet in the evening but participate in Nassau's 1st Annual Water Walk to support VIP immediately following the 11am service of worship.

Why are we walking?
We are walking to raise funds for Villages in Partnership (VIP), a mission partner of Nassau Presbyterian Church. VIP is dedicated to eradicating extreme poverty in the villages of Malawi. Malawi is one of the poorest countries on earth with an annual gross national income of just $650 per person. VIP works in 26 villages in an impoverished region of Malawi called Sakata.

Where will the funds go?
100% of all money raised during the Water Walk will be sent to Malawi to support clean water projects and other sustainable development initiatives funded by VIP.

Sign Up Online

Sign Up In Person
http://vipwwnassau.everydayhero.do/
You can set up a fundraising page for yourself or your family here.
 
Sunday mornings in the
Assembly Room
between services.

$15 Registration Fee
Outside donations are welcome and encouraged. VIP is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

More Details & Forms:
ConfirmationConfirmation
Confirmation is open to any high school student who is interested. What to expect: talking through the Christian faith, learning scripture, going on retreats with friends, and deciding for yourself what you truly believe.

Retreat #1: Saturday, October 13, 5:00-10:00PM, Room 301 for Students and Mentors (send dinner suggestions to Mark)

Download the Confirmation Packet for dates and syllabus from the NPC website: http://nassauchurch.org/youth-ministry/confirmation/
Page 3 of the packet is the Confirmation Registration Form - please fill out and return to the church office.
 
FellowshipFellowship
Middle School and High School can be grand. But they are also rough. Each week we gather to blow off some steam, reconnect with God and each other, and recharge for the coming week. Some nights are serious, some nights aren't. Either way, you'll find just what you need most: fellowship with God and friends.

October Schedule: will NOT meet on 10/21 in the evening, see Water Walk above!
Middle School
Dinner
Sr. High
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Room 304
6:00-6:30 p.m.
Assembly Room
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Room 304

YouthDinnerParent Help Needed

Sunday nights - help set up and serve dinner between youth activities! See your youth in action - meet other youth of the church!

<-- click the SignUp Genius logo to go to our sign up page and pick a date.

Questions: Julie Swanke (609-468-9982, julie_swanke@verizon.net) or Lauren Yeh (609-924-0103 x106, LYeh@nassauchurch.org)
MusicNotesMusic Notes

So wonderful to be with you all.  Thank you for sharing your voices with each other and our community. Each of you is a blessing to us.  I pray that our singing together deepens your faith and connections, now and always.

Please know, all are welcome in our youth choirs.  
Come visit! 

October 7, 11 am - Cantorei sings  A Jubilant Song in  11 am Worship
October 21, 11 am - Middle School and Cantorei sing in Worship


Sunday evening Schedule:
5 - 6 p.m.
Cantorei
6:00 p.m.
 Dinner in the Assembly Room
6:40 - 7:30 p.m.
 Middle School Choir

"O let your heart sing a jubilant new song, and let your spirit be glad!"
 
With joy,


Check out our new Cantorei colors!  Middle School's coming soon...