WEEKLY NEWS
May / 18 / 2020
What does community life at NSCBC look like in an age of social distancing? Watch this video to get a glimpse into what our congregation has been up to over the last couple months and celebrate how God is still working through his people!
Reopening update
The church staff is aware of the latest update and guidelines from Massachusetts Governor Baker’s office and we are processing the information and will share more about our response in a separate email later this week.
Looking for a way to connect with others at church during this time when we are apart? Then sign up for "Guess Who's Zooming for Dessert and Games!"

When: Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 at 6 pm both nights - choose which date works best for you!
Where: Online with zoom
Sign up online to come or host
The last day to register is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19.

Sign-up for the day of your choice and let us know if you are willing to host by teaching, providing a game, or if you want a no games option. 
Like Guess Who's Coming to Dinner - you will be assigned to a party based on your preferences and then e-mailed a zoom link to join the party. During your party, just click to join through zoom and bring your own dessert!
High School Grads
Are you graduating from high school this year? We would love to celebrate and honor you! Please send a 30 second video of you sharing your name, the school you are graduating from, the next steps, what you’re looking forward to, and a way we can be praying for you. We will compile the videos and share them with the church. Please send your video (shot widescreen if possible) to brittany@nscbc.org by Sunday May 24. 
Small Groups
Are you feeling lonely or isolated at this time? Would you like to join with others to grow in your faith and to encourage and support one another? We would love to help you get connected to one of our small groups, which meet over Zoom on various weeknights. Email  smallgroups@nscbc.org to learn more.

Groups are also open for Middle School and High School students on Wednesday nights. For more details about youth small groups, email  ben@nscbc.org.
Daily Prayer
During this season of COVID-19, we will create space for prayer over Zoom every day (M-Sa), noon-12:30pm. We welcome anyone from our church and community to come to be prayed for or to join anytime to intercede for needs in our church, community, and world.
Join us for prayer over Zoom:
Click here at noon on Monday - Thursday & Saturday
Click here at noon on Friday (includes focus on advance of God's Kingdom, 12:30-1pm)

We will also continue to have time every Friday, from 6:30-7:30am, to pray for the kingdom to advance in Essex County.
Click here at 6:30am on Fridays
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It is still possible to give toward the ministry and work of NSCBC. Visit  nscbc.org/giving to see the different ways that you can give online, mail in checks, set up automatic payments through your bank, etc.
Deacon Resources during COVID-19
The purpose of the NSCBC Deacons is to serve the church through practical ministries of caring for the people of the congregation. As such, they want to make you aware of two ways that they are available to serve during this time of uncertainty.
  1. Our church’s Benevolence Fund, is available to help those with urgent financial needs. If you or someone you know is in need of financial support and would like to request aid, contact deacons@nscbc.org.
  2. If there is another need that you would like to make the deacons aware of, please fill out this form: NSCBC Community Care Request
Sermon Reflection Questions
During our current sermon series, we will continue to provide weekly sermon reflection questions for use by individuals, families, and groups. Here are the questions to help you think about and apply this week's sermon, "The Lord Is Our Essential Rest," from Psalm 42.
Pray with Us
Read last week's prayer concerns here.

Have a prayer request? Email prayer@nscbc.org.