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NRCC Connection Card
Date____________________ __9:00 __11:00 am
Cell _________________________
Name__________________________________ Phone________________________________ Zip _________________________
__Regular Attendee
__Returning
Email__________________________________City_________________________
Address ________________________________
__Member
*Doors will remain closed during prayer,
any drama sketches or solos.
I am a.... __ Guest __New in Area
Today’s Musicians: Dennis Calcagno on keys,
Rob Jenry on bass, Mike Kutchmanich on guitar
and Doug Reilly on drums.
I am interested in a small group ______
NR Worship Team
How did you hear about North River?__________________________________________________________
“Maybe I’m Amazed”
Is this your
Your age group
Status
My Prayer Request:
__1st Time?
20’s 30’s 40’s
__Single
__Divorced
__2nd time?__Married
__Solo Parent_________________________________________________
__3rd Time?
50’s 60’s 70’s+
“Identifying Our Neighbors”
Praising God
Led by Worship Pastor David Coate, with
Kelly Bailey and Russ Boidleau on vocals.
Open To All With Faith in Jesus
Communion
Welcome & Announcements
Denis Keith
“Stop”
Actors: Ed Dann, Dean Jafferian
Written by Derek Stearns
“By Our Love”
Kelly Bailey
From The Bible
Luke 10:25-37
Andrew Jablonski
This Morning’s Message
Paul Atwater
Offering
_________________________________________________
“Helping people who are far from God
become fully developed worshipers of Christ.”
Let Your Light Shine
April 26, 2015
9:00 am • 11:00 am
Pastoral Team
Sunday Services
9 & 11 am
Sunday mornings are designed to create a
safe place where Christ-followers can invite
friends who are seeking answers or who are
seeking God. Dress is casual. Faith is real.
KidsZone for Children
9:00 & 11:00
For children from nursery to Grade 5.
Creatively teaching children the Father’s foundation
with fun, to encourage them, in God’s time, in a loving
relationship with Jesus Christ.
If you are new to North River, please register your
child(ren) at the Welcome Center downstairs and introduce yourself to their class teacher.
Infant & Toddler care is provided during each Sunday morning service. Your child’s number will be
displayed on the screen if you are needed during the
service for all infants through Grade 1. Please respond
promptly if you see your number.
Please pick up your child promptly after the service.
(Pre-K-1st in KidsZone, Grade 2/3 in Classroom “C”,
and Grades 4/5 in Classroom “A.”).
To Receive our Newsletter
If you would like to receive North River’s e-newsletter,
go to our website: www.northriverchurch.org
Go to the bottom of the front page. In the gray footer
section, click on the word “Newsletter.” Add your
email address to register for our newsletter list.
Need Prayer Today?
Our Prayer Room is available after each
service for anyone desiring prayer with a prayer
team member.
Prayer Line: 781-826-0722, ext. 27
Paul Atwater
Senior Pastor
paul@northriverchurch.org
ext. 11
David Coate
Worship Pastor
david@northriverchurch.org
ext. 47
Ayn DuVoisin
Pastor of Children’s Ministries
ayn@northriverchurch.org
ext. 14
Denis Keith
Life Development Pastor
denis@northriverchurch.org
ext. 18
Garrett Walston
Student Ministries Pastor
garrett@northriverchurch.org
ext. 12
Support Staff Team
Melinda Bertoni
NRSM Admin. Asst.
melinda@northriverchurch.org
ext. 12
Debbie Casey
Bookkeeper
cdcasey2004@aol.com
Sue Crossman Life Development Admin. Asst.
scrossman@northriverchurch.org
ext. 13
Patrick O’Neill
Technical Teams Leader
poneill466@yahoo.com
Sharon Riley
Technical Media Coordinator
sharon@northriverchurch.org
ext. 10
Leanne Tusi
KidsZone Coordinator
leanne@northriverchurch.org
ext. 16
Emily Bell
KidsZone Min. Asst.
efayebell97@gmail.com
Dan Wrin
Facility Manager
facilities@northriverchurch.org
Overseers
Paul Atwater
Jennifer Churchill
Paul Crossman
Chuck Dillon
Deacons
Donald Knox, Chair
Bill Griffith
Anita Harmon
Tom Harrison
Hilerie Rose
Phone Line: 781-264-8430
Dave Burbine, Chair
Barry Bell, Vice Chair
Emily Bell
David McCarthy
Joe Chermesino
Barbara McIver
Sue Cunningham
Sonja Nickerson
Elizabeth Hull
Christine Prendiville
Les Laputz
Joan Richards
Mike Leveroni
Andrew Sogolow
Jeff Trippier
North River Community Church
334 Old Oak Street, Pembroke MA 02359
781-826-0722
www.northriverchurch.org
Giving to North River
“Each of you should give what you
have decided in your heart to give,
not reluctantly or under compulsion,
for God loves a cheerful giver.”
- 2 Corinthians 9:7
www.northriverchurch.org
NRCC Service Times
North River is supported by the
tithes and offerings of those who
attend our services.
There are a number of ways you
can give financially.
1. Cash or Checks written to NRCC
are collected in today’s offering.
2. Mail Checks using a donation
envelope that is provided in
today’s bulletin.
3. Use your bank’s Bill-Pay option.
4. On-line at our web site:
www.northriverchurch.org
you can scan this QR code for
making on-line donations.
Is This Your First Time Here?
If this is your first time at North River,
we want to extend our welcome to you!
1.Please fill out a Connection Card and drop it
in the offering or leave at the Welcome
Center in the Lobby. We will not show up on
your door, but you will receive a letter or a call.
3.We offer a full children’s program in KidsZone every Sunday, Infant through Grade 5.
2.We want visitors to feel welcome, but not
pressured, to participate in the offering.
We encourage all to give generously
in response to the generosity of Christ.
4.Please join us in the Lobby for coffee between Services. Also, stop by the Welcome Center for a welcome bag.
5.If you would like prayer, one of our pastors
or deacons will gladly pray with you. Just ask.
Weekend Series & Messages
Let Your Light Shine
April 19
“The Shining Principle”
April 26
“Identifying Our Neighbors”
May
“Life Changing Love”
3
May 10
Financial Update
(Through April 19, 2015)
2014-2015 Budgeted Needs:
(General) Weekly15,904
Monthly68,917
Annual
827,000
Last Week: General Fund: 9,840
April 19 Deacons Fund:
281
Food Co-op:
300
April Total: General Fund:
41,771
(3 weeks) Deacons Fund: 516
Food Co-op:
300
Debt Reduction: 0
2014-15 YTD - Income to Budget
July 2014 - June 2015
Pro-Rated Budget:
668,564
Actual Giving:
590,560
(Fiscal year July 1 to June 30)
“God’s Kind of Religion”
This
Week at North River
• Purpose Driven Life
9:00 am
7:00 pm
• Deacons Team (1st Monday)
• Boundaries
7:00 pm
Tuesday • Women’s Small Group
9:30 am
• Women’s Boundaries
9:00 am
• Women of Dignity
10:30 am
• Overseers Meeting (4th Tuesday) 7:00 pm
Monday
Wednesday • Staff Meeting
10:30 am
• Women’s Small Group (Sampson) 6:30 pm
• Drama Rehearsal
7:00 pm
• Prayer Gathering - 2nd Wed
7:00 pm
Thursday • Women’s Bible Study
10:00 am
• Women’s Small Group (Coakley) 7:00 pm
• Worship Team Rehearsal
7:00 pm
Friday
Saturday
• Women’s 12-Step Meeting
6:30 pm
• Men’s Bible Study (1st, 3rd, 5th) 7:30 am
Current Items . . .
Student Ministries
When parents hurt
Is there an estrangement between you and your adult
children? Learn how to reduce anger and begin to build
new relationships. Fridays 7-8:30 pm starting May 8th.
Contact Corinne DeGraff 781-536-4198.
Powerhouse Middle School Ministry:
• PowerHouse is North River’s ministry for Grades 6-8. We meet on Tuesday nights from 7:00-8:30 pm.
rent-a-teen is back!
Many teens will be participating in our summer trips and
need help raising funds. For $10/hr (2 hr.min) you can hire
a teen for yard work, paint, babysit, etc. All money goes
towards trip. Email bertontimelinda1@yahoo.com.
News from guywire ministry
Conquer Series Event. Saturday May 23rd. Here at
NRCC. Discover strategies to win battles every man faces.
Save the Date. Check back for details.
technical TEAM OPENINGS
Do you have technical or strong keyboard skills? Our
Sound, Tech and Media teams have openings. Make a
point to talk with Patrick O’Neill at the sound booth at
the end of services. We will train! Great opportunity for
students!
Video And Sound Team has openings
To join our video team and learn to edit Sunday services
and create video content, contact Fred Barden: calfred51@hotmail.com.
Phone: 908-672-5043
summer camp/vbs: “Everest - Conquering
Challenges with God’s Mighty Power”
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! July 13-17, 2015.
All kids entering K-5 welcome (9-12pm). Invite a Friend!
All teens entering grade 6 and adults sign up in lobby. Join
the Fun! Training date is May 31st 12:45-3 PM.
To Receive North River’s E-Newsletter
If you would like to receive North River’s e-newsletter, go
to our website: www.northriverchurch.org
On the bottom footer, there is a link for the NRCC
Newsletter. Click that link and enter your email address.
Women’s Wed night bible study
Charles Stanley “Advancing Through Adversity” starts
May 6th and ends Sept 16. Weds. 6:30-8:30 Room A. Call
Debbie Samspon Browning 617-791-4074 to join.
Global Leadership Summit - August 6-7
This year’s GLS will take place on Thursday-Friday,
August 6-7. North River will serve as a satellite host site.
North River members and attenders can register for $89
using this Priority Code: GLS15HOST.
Please Help Stack Chairs after the 11 service.
Every week unless there is a specific announcement made
to leave them up.
Spring Fiasco 2015 Begins
Powergames. That’s right, we are taking all your
favorite board and video games and giving them the
Powerhouse treatment! You could win an iPad Mini or
a $300 Visa Gift Card. This week: Chutes and Ladders.
Wear everything INSIDE OUT. No item of the week.
Memorize John 3:16. Bring your friends!
Impact Outreach Event
Saturday May 9th 5:00 - 9:00 PM Ultimate Frisbee
Tournament, Bungee Run, Wipe Out, Food, Bonfire and
More. Cash Prizes. Bring Your Friends!!
Impact High School Ministry:
•TIME CHANGE Impact will now meet Thursday
nights from 6:45-8:45 pm.
iChat Class for Grades 6-8 • Meets during this
morning’s services in Classroom B during the message.
save the dates!
Sunday June 28th - Thursday July 3rd-Incoming 9th
graders through graduating Seniors.
Fun in the Son - Ocean City MD Youth Conference.
Connecting...
Who is Ryan Keith?
Something I Learned:
A Question I Need to Ask:
A Next Step I Will Take:
People I Met Today:
A Person To Invite: