Monadnock Covenant Church

Weekly Bulletin

July 11, 2010

Our church is on an adventure:  many of the people who worship with us on a regular basis are reading through the Bible this year using a One-Year Chronological Bible (NIV version) published by Tyndale Press.  Others are using their own bible and following the readings for each day printed in our bulletin and posted on our web site.   You are welcome to “jump in” at any time during the year and join us.  If for any reason you are unable to participate in the daily reading, no worries.  On Sunday morning our pastor (or guest speaker) will give a brief summary of the sweep of Biblical history that we have read the previous week, and will then focus the morning message on one of the passages that we have read.   You do not (and will not) need to be present every week in order to gain something beneficial from the morning message.  But if you miss a Sunday and want to hear the message, go to our church website and click on the “Audio” button.  Those who are reading the passages will undoubtedly have questions about what they have read.  If that is the case for you, we encourage you to write down your questions and bring them to any one of our bi-weekly “Journey through the Bible Discussion Group Meetings” at 7pm on the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesdays of each month.   (Regular attendance at this event is not required or expected in order to participate.  Come whenever you wish.)   

Vacation Bible School ~ Begins Tomorrow

Children in grades K – 5 are invited to join us for Adventure on the High Seas every day this week.  If your children are not pre-registered, please allow about 15 minutes for registration.  It’s going to be a great week exploring the mighty love of God.  Thanks to everyone for donations that have been coming in to help make VBS great for the all the kids. 

Newcomer’s Luncheon

Anyone who has recently started attending MCC is invited to a Newcomer’s next Sunday, July 18^th immediately following the worship service.  The luncheon is an opportunity to meet other recent newcomer’s to MCC and to hear a short presentation about the ministry of the church.  If you would like to attend, please call the church office at 352-6816 or send an email to ctoegel@ne.rr.com. 

Volunteer Drivers Needed

The Red Cross in Keene is in need of volunteer drivers to assist them in helping area residents get to medical providers both locally and at the VA Hospital in White River Junction and Dartmouth Hitchcock in Lebanon.  For the long distance trips the Red Cross will furnish the vehicle and gas - all they need is a driver.  If you have some time during the week it's a great way to help those in need in our area.   You may call the Red Cross office in Keene at 352-3210 to volunteer directly.  Or you may contact Ken Cook, chair of our Missions, Outreach and Evangelism Committee, for further information (209-8313).

Family Assistance Ministry

From time to time people in our church family (usually single parents and older couples/individuals) find themselves in need of some practical help with minor repairs and maintenance projects in their home or apartment.  Our Missions, Outreach and Evangelism Committee is putting together some teams of men and women who would be available to help other members of our church family as the need arises.  No professional skills required, just a willing heart and the commitment to serve.  Typical projects would be 3 - 4 hours in length and would be no more often than once per month.   If you would be interested in participating in this ministry initiative or have questions about it, please contact Randy Clark at 446-7191, Ron Rzasa at 363-8221, or Ken Cook at 209-8313 for more information. 

Keene Community Kitchen

There is a need for volunteers from MCC to help work once a month every 4^th Thursday at the Keene Community Kitchen from 4:30 to 7 p.m.  10 volunteers are needed to help serve food and then clean up (wash dishes, sweep, etc.) after supper is served.  Youths ages 14 and older can participate. Please note:  no tank tops, no open toed shoes and long pants are required. To help, please call Marion Rzasa at 499-2351.

Prison Ministry Opportunity

There is going to be a worship service held at the Cheshire County Jail on the 2^nd Sunday of each month.  Volunteers are being sought to help with the service.  If you would like more information, please call Carl Babbit at 835-2041 or Rick Rounds, the chaplain at the jail at 239-6299.

Summer Bible Study for Teens

There will be a summer Bible Study for teens who have completed 7^th grade up to 12^th grade grads.  The study will take place at the ministry center on Saturdays at 9 AM, led by Trevor Lippincott, a college student who attends UNH and an attender here at MCC.  If you are interested in attending, please email Trevor at lippio09@hotmail.com or email Lorraine DiGeronimo at lorimark82@yahoo.com. 

Fall Women’s Retreat

This fall, the annual ECC women’s retreat will take place at Pilgrim Pines Conference Center in Swanzey. The date is September 10-12.  You may visit http://www.eccwomen.org/Retreat2010.html for more details.

Women ~ Save the Date

Women of Monadnock Covenant Church: there is going to be a Women’s event on Saturday, September 18^th from 8:30 – 11:30 AM.  Linda Williams will be sharing with us .  Save the date for this special event!  More information will be coming as the date gets closer.

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