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For the Week of July 24, 2022

RE-CREATING GOD'S PRESENCE

All Christian action—whether it is visiting the sick, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, or working for a more just and peaceful society—is a manifestation of the human solidarity revealed to us in the house of God. It is not an anxious human effort to create a better world. It is a confident expression of the truth that in Christ, death, evil, and destruction have been overcome. It is not a fearful attempt to restore a broken order. It is a joyful assertion that in Christ all order has already been restored. It is not a nervous effort to bring divided people together, but a celebration of an already established unity. This action is not activism. An activist wants to heal, restore, redeem, and re-create, but those acting within the house of God point through their action to the healing, restoring, redeeming, and re-creating presence of God.
- Henri J.M. Nouwen

EDITOR'S NOTE:

Literally ten minutes after putting the beautiful words below to a JPEG about the house filled with stories, in walks a man I've never met, into the church office, randomly telling me his story. His story of trials and triumphs, and like many, "looking for that nice lady who worked here"....(my answer is always the same: "I know I'm not as pretty of a replacement, but I'll have to do for today!") Once I explained that I was the only one here to talk with, he reconciled and continued on. I was humbled by the fact that after hearing about his son in British Columbia and his son's exciting life and his grandchildren, I was further humbled by hearing of his son's recent death, and the journey of grief on which he is just starting to walk. He was hurting and looking for comfort in a smile. Sometimes I have a gift in my hands and don't know it. Sometimes all I need to do is to look up, say hello, stop and listen.
-Danny

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SUMMER IS HERE!

We are STILL looking for volunteers to provide a simple goodie and lemonade for summer "coffee hour" in the prayer garden. You can sign up by clicking here and go to signup genius. If you can help, we greatly appreciate it. Any questions? Please contact Sara Gelsomini by email or call 978-465-0072.

Worship links for Sunday, July 24, 2022
click on the images below

Scripture Reading: Genesis 18: 20-32 and Luke 11: 1-13

REV. MIKE'S CONTACT INFORMATION

If you are reaching out for non pastoral emergencies such as a prayer request and/or normal church business, please call the church office at (603) 964- 8687 ext. 2, or email at revmike@uccnorthhampton.org.

For pastoral emergencies ONLY, call 978-484-0049.

PRAYER CONCERNS AND PRIVACY
Where our services are streamed, please refrain from using individuals last names unless you have their express permission. Remember that whatever you say will be on the web for all to hear. If you would prefer to have Rev. Mike include the prayer please let him know before Sunday morning.

Linda Fortin is grateful to be able to come to church this summer but she does need a ride. She lives right over the border in Portsmouth. If you can help, please reach out to her at 603-431-6369. Please reach out to me if you have any questions.

Blessings
Rev. Mike

Prayers of Joy & Gratitude for:

Our first responders, doctors and nurses·
The joy of Each new day that we receive and its many blessings.
The small blessings in life
Our church leadership & many volunteers

Prayers of Healing, Strength & Comfort for:

The people of Ukraine
Deb C.
All those who suffer with anxiety and depression
Jennifer B.
John K and his wife Sandy- Paul & Chery's friends
Ally G. God's care and protection
Sara H who was breast cancer has recently returned
Katie, Jackie Sherwin's daughter
Eric N.
Pat and Rodger
B's sister Sue
Denise O, a friend of Sue's
Herbert H.
Cheryl N.
Angela, Ceci's friend
Brianne P.
Kathy W.
Teresa, Ted's sister
Mike, Ted's brother

THE "LIGHT OF LOVE" FALL DATES AVAILABLE!

Honor a loved one's memory, or special occasion or just a loving gesture. The light of love is a way of lighting up the life of someone special, as the light of our steeple cannot be outshined by the darkness.

There are still dates available for the "Light of Love" Steeple lighting for this coming fall. Sign up by clicking here to go to signup genius, and make your online donation here, or mail in a check to the office for $25.

PLEASE NOTE:
Danny will be on vacation next week
so the church office will be closed until 8/2

DATE CHANGE!!! July 23rd: The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate
August 20th: Wild Swans by Jung Chang
September 17th: The Perfume Collector by Ksyhleen Tessaro

If you are interested in joining this literary group of readers, please contact Nancy Bergeron at nbergeron0220@gmail.com.

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SUMMER CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

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"Spirit" and Sunday bulletin deadline: Wednesday at NOON.
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