Announcements - 8/15/2010

FIELD TRIP TO SANDY POINT IN STRATHAM SATURDAY, AUGUST 21ST

Steph Rohrdanz writes regarding her series of fun activities for the church:

“This month, I picked Great Bay Discovery Center/Sandy Point Trail in Stratham. It’s on the 21st, and we’ll meet in the parking lot at the center at 10:00. The trail is pretty short, so we’ll definitely be done by noon. Here’s the directions: Take Depot Road off of Route 33 in Stratham and follow it to the end. At the stop sign, there is a brown and white sign that says Disovery Center. Turn left, and the center is right after the railroad tracks.”

LADIES MEETING FOR CHURCH MEAL PLANNING

From Janet Coskery:

“There will be a meeting on Sept. 11th at 10:00 AM at the church to plan for the family meal themes for next year and for the food for the Presbytery meeting which will be at EPC in October. Hope you can make it.”

PAINTING THIS SATURDAY AT THE CHURCH

Would you like to be part of a small group of church painters gathering at the church from 10 through noon this Saturday (8/14)? We are trying to get the foyer done in time for Abby Meadows' wedding on August 21^st. Painting days are a great opportunity to spend time together and to get something practical done for the church. Thanks for all your help!

SPEAKING OF SATURDAY MORNINGS – MEN'S DISCIPLESHIP

Three of the men of the church have been meeting weekly on Saturday mornings to pray and encourage each other in the Word. If more men want to do this, we are happy to make room for you. We meet from 8am-9am on the second floor of the church. Come and join us any Saturday morning to find out more.

UNITY IN PRAYER

The new prayer books are available on the welcome table at church. Please let us know if you would like to receive the church prayer book by e-mail. Two formats are available: 1. Daily e-mails, or 2. Monthly file containing the next 28 days of prayers and petitions.

PRESBYTERY MISSIONS CONFERENCE – NOVEMBER 5-6, 2010

Mark your calendar now and be sure to attend this year's Missions Conference. It will be held at the Bedford Community Church in Bedford NH. Speakers will include Dr. Michael Milton, President of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, Missionary Hong Key Chung serving in Bucharest Romania, and Mary Bell from Romanian Christian Enterprises (RCE).

PCA Church in Boston - CityLife Making CD

One of our PCA churches in Boston, CityLife, is putting out a CD with classic hymns set to new tunes. By the way, their drummer is Andrew DeBaun, John and Nancy's son.

Here's the link to listen to two of their songs.

Announcements - 8/8/2010

BIRTHRIGHT RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS

A New Volunteer Coffee will be held at Birthright on September 22^nd at 9:30 am. Birthright provides pro-life counseling services, pregnancy testing, and practical assistance to women in need.

In their newsletter for the Portsmouth location at 323 Islington Street, Birthright shares these words of encouragment to those who would consider volunteering:

“All you need is a willingness to listen, a commitment to life, loving the woman and her baby, and a desire to help those in need without judgment.”

EPC was mentioned in the recent newsletter for your contributions of baby clothing and diapers. Also noted were Hope Presbyterian in Portsmouth and four Catholic parishes including St. Michael's in Exeter.

COUSER MOVE AND NEW CASTLE BEACH DAY BOTH A SUCCESS

Many thanks to all those who helped with the Cousers' move last Saturday. Everything was in good order, making the efforts of our team of helpers from the church relatively swift and painless. Steph Rohrdanz also reports that the families that came out for the day at the beach had an enjoyable time together.

PAINTING NEXT TWO SATURDAYS AT THE CHURCH

Would you like to be part of a small group of church painters gathering at the church from 10 through noon for the next two Saturdays (8/7 and 8/14)? We are trying to get the foyer done in time for Abby Meadows' wedding on August 21^st. Painting days are a great opportunity to spend time together and to get something practical done for the church. Thanks for all your help!

Announcements - 8/1/2010

COME HELP THE COUSER FAMILY MOVE

Can you come to the Cousers at 8am on THIS SATURDAY, July 31^st ? We need men and women who can help us load up the truck at 53 Moharimet Drive, Madbury (their old address), and unload at 69 Newton Plains Road, Lee (their new address, only 1.3 miles away). Many hands make light work, and it also helps us to enjoy some time together. Women are especially invited to help with cleaning the house and taking care of Vivia.

FAMILY DAY AT NEW CASTLE BEACH

Reminder: Also on Saturday, July 31^st, we will have a family day at New Castle Beach beginning at 10:00 am.

FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH MEAL

We are having a “take me out to the ballgame” meal after church THIS SUNDAY, August 1^st. The church is providing the hot dogs and hamburgers.

NEW CLEANING SCHEDULE

Check the back table at church for the new cleaning schedule. Thanks for helping.

Know any surfers? Message from our own Norm MacLean

Attention SURFERS!

Christian Surfers US is in the process of forming a New Hampshire Chapter!

CS is looking to bring together a core group of 6-8 Christian surfers as co-leaders of the NH Chapter.

The core group will be made up of guys and gals of different ages and representing multiple churches but all holding to the CS doctrinal statement (seewww.christiansurfers.com).

If you have a heart for loving, serving and sharing Jesus with other surfers and wave-riders, pray about being a part of this mission to the surfing community.

For more info on the New Hampshire Chapter of Christian Surfers,

email Norm MacLean at wingatecollection@comcast.net

For more info on CSUS, visit www.christiansurfers.com

Announcements - 7/25/2010

COME HELP THE COUSER FAMILY MOVE

Can you come to the Cousers at 8am on Saturday, July 31^st ? We need people who can help us load up the truck at their old address, and unload at their new address, only 1.3 miles away. Many hands make light work, and it also helps us to enjoy some time together.

FAMILY DAY AT NEW CASTLE BEACH

Reminder: Also on Saturday, July 31^st, we will have a family day at New Castle Beach beginning at 10:00 am. Ask Steph Rohrdanz for more details.

PAINTING PARTIES ON FREE SATURDAY MORNINGS THIS SUMMER

Pastor Magee invites you to join him and others to finish up our painting projects on Saturday mornings from 9am to noon, unless we have some other events going on (like July 31^st). We are hosting a wedding reception for our friends from Calvary Baptist Church on August 21^st. Let's see how many improvement projects we can finish before then!

FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH MEAL

We are having a “take me out to the ballgame” meal after church on August 1^st. The church is providing the hot dogs and hamburgers, so bring some easy side dishes, etc. to help out. See the sign-up sheet at church this Sunday for details, and plan on staying for lunch after church on August 1^st.

UNITY IN PRAYER

Please let us know if you would like to receive the church prayer book by e-mail. Two formats are available: 1. Daily e-mails, or 2. Monthly file containing the next 28 days of prayers and petitions.

OUT AND ABOUT

Is there something you can do for a friend in need, or in service to your community? Would it help to have a friend with you, serving alongside you? Let us know, and maybe we can put the need in the EPC Newsletter, or find a service partner for you in some other way.

WONDERING ABOUT THE BIBLE?

Here's a great article by Michael Horton in “Modern Reformation” about what we mean when we say that the Bible is inerrant.
http://www.modernreformation.org/default.php?page=articledisplay&var1=ArtRead&var2=1126&var3=main

It will help to read it prior to Adult Sunday School on August 1^st.

TRAINING FOR CHOOSING AND BEING CHRISTIAN SERVANT-LEADERS

Throughout the summer we will be addressing topics in Adult Sunday School that will prepare you to serve others and to identify those in the church who should be encouraged to use their gifts of leadership. If you are not already attending Sunday School at 9:30am, would this be a good time to start? We will also be concluding our study of heaven, and our longer-term classes on questions about foundational Christian doctrine. Come join us. All ages are welcome. Youth Sunday School will start up again in the Fall. More details to come.

Announcements - 7/18/2010

FAMILY DAY AT NEW CASTLE BEACH

Thank you, Steph Rohrdanz, for taking the initiative to plan a fun summer activity! On Saturday, July 31, we will have a family day at New Castle Beach beginning at 10:00 am. Ask Steph for more details. By the way, we are planning a number of family/youth activities for the summer and into the fall. If you would like to be involved in the planning for those events, just let us know!

BIBLE SURVEY CLASSES STARTING IN THE FALL

Our three-year Bible Survey class is back again! We will start a new round in September with Genesis, the first book of the Bible. Our morning class meets at the church on Thursdays from 9-10am, and our afternoon class is from 3-4pm. The afternoon class will be followed by the third and final year of our theology class 4-5pm. All ages are welcome in any of these classes! Bring a friend who wants to study the Bible or Christian theology. Anyone can come.

THANK YOU LETTER FROM THE PARKS FAMILY

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We are extremely grateful for all your help and encouragement in our move to New York. Thank you to all who helped with the move - we can't imagine trying to load the truck and clean without your help! You did a great job - everything arrived safely and the condo looked great. Thank you also for the framed picture with all the precious notes. It is a very special reminder of all the blessings of your friendship that we have enjoyed and hope to continue to enjoy. We are also very grateful for your most generous gift.

We will most certainly miss not being among you each Lord's Day, but are very glad that Christ's church extends throughout the earth - and beyond!

Every blessing,

The Parks family