March 17 - March 23, 2019
Second Sunday in Lent
News & Notes from North Church
Following Sunday morning’s service, please join us for refreshment and fellowship in the parlor.

Happening at North Church this week:
  • Music Committee, Sunday morning, 11:30 a.m.
  • Lenten Series, Sunday morning, 11:45 a.m.
  • Finance Committee, Wednesday, March 20, 4:00 p.m.
  • Choir Rehearsal, Wednesday, March 20, 7:00 p.m.
  • Women’s Fellowship Luncheon Program, Thursday, March 21, Noon
  • Board of Trustees, Thursday, March 21, 7:00 p.m.

At the request of the Fire Marshal, please do not park on the right side of the front driveway and along the fence. Emergency vehicle access must be maintained. Thank you.
“The Word is near you, on your lips and in your heart.”     
                                           Romans 10:8b
“The Luck of the Irish” 
-Pastor Koenig
Lenten Study Series
March 10, 17, 24, 31, and April 7, after Worship
Our Lenten Study Series, “Living the Questions,” will be held after worship on March 10, 17, 24, 31, and April 7. This is a video presentation, followed by discussion with Pastor Sandy.

If you are interested, please see the sign up sheet in the hallway.
Ladies of the Evening,
March 19, 6PM
The Ladies of the Evening will be gathering on Tuesday, March 19, at 6:00 p.m. at Marge Hubbard’s home, 6 Emerson Court, Litchfield. Please sign up to bring your favorite appetizer or dessert. 

Please see Marge for directions. Carpooling is requested. The Indoor Flea Market and Craft Show will be discussed while we enjoy an evening of fellowship.
Women's Fellowship Luncheon
March 21, noon
Please join us for this month’s Women’s Fellowship Luncheon program, “Adventures in the Antarctic,” on Thursday, March 21, at 12:00 Noon. All are invited to attend this presentation by Nancy & Bob Grasing. To make a reservation, call Bernie Law at 203-266-7545. Please bring your own sandwich; beverage and dessert provided for $1.00 donation.
Hymn Sing
March 24, 3 PM
We are having a Hymn Sing next Sunday, March 24, 3:00 p.m. in the parlor.

This get-together is open to the community; invite a friend or two and join us!
Annual Indoor Flea Market & Craft Show
April 13
The Women's Fellowship 21st Annual Indoor Flea Market & Craft Show will be held on Saturday, April 13. Do a favor for your closets, drawers, and attic by donating to this worthy cause. You may drop off your items in the church office. 

For additional details, please call Beverly Carlone at 203-578-5355.
Sabbatical Gifts
Month of March
We will be collecting donations this month toward a gift for Pastor Sandy’s travel and other expenses during his sabbatical. If you would like to contribute, please note “Sandy” in the memo section of your check or use one of the envelopes located in the pews. We will present the gift to him in April.
Food Bank Donations Requested
Outreach Committee, March
At this time of year, the "Winter Doldrums", the donations to the Woodbury Food Bank seem to fall-off. The following is a list of some of the items which are in low supply at the Food Bank;
  • Instant Pudding       
  • Individual Pudding Cups     
  • Jello
  • Ketchup              
  • Mustard                   
  • Mayo
  • Salad Dressings        
  • Coffee                     
  • White Rice
  • Instant Rice           
  • Rice Side dishes            
  • Pancake Syrup
  • Laundry Detergent     
  • Dish Washing Liquid         
  • Olives (in a can)
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