Archive for April, 2010

News & Notes 4/29/2010

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Hello Friends,
I’m still feeling a little bit betwixt ‘n between - home from the Mission Trip, and yet not entirely “with it” (though some would say I’m never entirely “with it!”).  It was a wonderful time to spend with my sister and brothers on the team, and a wonderful time to experience once again the […]

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2010 Mission Trip Day 4

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

      Logan and Aaron almost finished . . . and then the last piece!!
            Things around the Barlow home — everyone on break; then Keith and one of the Americorp volunteers showing us something?; RJ and Tim installing baseboard in the biggest family room ever; and then giving our team t-shirts […]

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Men’s Book Group

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Here is the Men’s Book Group schedule through June. All men are welcome. Contact any man on the list for more information.
May 10; DVD - Thunder Road at Earle Custer’s home
June 14; The Longest Winter: The Battle of the Bulge and The Epic Story of World War II’s Most Decorated Platoon, by Alex […]

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Seacoast Cluster Choir Festival

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord!!
The 2010 Seacoast Cluster Choir Festival will take place on Sunday, May 2nd, at 4:30 PM, at the First United Methodist Church in Portsmouth.
Our Adult Choir and Brass Choir will both participate – along with members of our Sacred Dance Choir. Besides having participation by individual choirs, the […]

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Wanakee Volunteer Work Days

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Wanakee Volunteer Work Days for men, women and youth
Break out the rakes, gloves, hammers, and paint brushes!
Now that the snow is gone it is time to start shaping up the camp for the coming camping season. Come to Wanakee to volunteer an hour or day or weekend. Projects this spring involve dock […]

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Men’s Ministry

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Men’s Ministry: a weekend of worship and mission
All the men of our church are encourage to venture to Wanakee this spring for a weekend of mission work and worship. We are to arrive Friday May 21 for a late supper and an evening of worship and activities with men who’ve gathered from all over […]

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The Women’s Book Group

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

We have a lovely, friendly group, and newcomers are always welcome to our monthly book group!
May 3, 2010 - “Changing Light” by Nora Gallagher; This meeting will be at Jinny Scott’s and Jinny will facilitate. 134 Oak Hill Rd. North, Barrington
June 7, 2010 - “Patron Saint of Liars” by Ann Patchett; This meeting is […]

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SHARE Benefit

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

St John’s is hosting “A Musical Fair for SHARE”. Please come and enjoy a delightful evening at a benefit Concert sponsored by the Dover SHARE Fund being held on Friday, May 14th,at 7p.m., here at St. John’s.
Portsmouth Christian Academy and St Thomas Aquinas High School will feature their “Select High School Choirs” to be […]

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2010 Mission Trip Day 3

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

      Mark and Tibby painting baseboard and window trim.  Look who’s sitting down!
         Logan and Aaron brought the arduous task of removing the old laminate to completion, and then cleaned up and began installing the floating laminate!  Go Guys!!
   This is the Arabi team with our site supervisor, Phoenix, and one of […]

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2010 Mission Trip — Day 2

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

  
Sore and achy muscles — tired bodies — but blessed hearts — your Mis  sion Team has completed our second day of work in Violet and Chalmette, Louisiana.  It was filled with work and connections and flexibility.
The teams stayed in their same configuration from yesterday — and went back to pretty much the same tasks […]

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