THE BROOKSIDE CHRONICLE Brookside Congregational Church, United Church of Christ

2013 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03104-2528 Tel. (603) 669-2807 • Fax (603) 668-9041

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March, 2015

Room to Grow, Room to Serve, Room for You An Open and Affirming Congregation

WHAT’S INSIDE

FOOD, FOOD, FOOD!

Corned beef dinners, pancake breakfast… don’t miss out! pages 4 & 7

From Dawn’s Desk

Challenge yourself in Lent. page 2

Gatherings for Women, Men

You are invited to join. page 7

Got Kids in College? Read This.

Gearing up for care packages. page 4

Help Adorn the Altar for Easter

Order flowers by March 18. page 3

Meals of Blessing

Church School unit to teach children about three special meals. page 4

Mission/Outreach, Helping Others

It’s what we’re all about. page 6

Prepare for Worship

March Lectionary and more. page 8

Study, Discuss, Learn, Think…

Nurture your soul in a class. page 5

What We’re Up To

Council of Ministries recap. page 7

When Do I…?

Sunday volunteer schedules. page 9

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March, 2015 2

From Dawn’s Desk

By March 1, we will be in the second Sunday in Lent. Our theme for the Lenten

Season is Serving Together as People of the Covenant. In worship we will be exploring

the ways God has called us into covenant and what that means for us today. The color

for Lent is purple signaling a time of introspection, repentance, and trusting God’s for-

giveness empowering us to begin again as disciples of Jesus. Lent, if we

allow it, is a mystical time of transformation and rebirth following the symbolic time

of forty. Whenever we encounter the number forty in a biblical story, we recognize that

it was a significant time of learning and transformation. After forty days and nights of rain and floods,

Noah’s ark floated out of bad times into a freshly washed new world and covenant with the Creator and

creation. The Israelites wandered forty years in the desert to be ready to enter the promised land. Jonah

led the people of Nineveh through forty days of penance and reform. Jesus fasted forty days in the desert

after his baptism.

If you like to check facts, as I do, you will find that from Ash Wednesday to Easter is more than

forty days. It is forty-six. We back out the six Sundays because every Sunday celebrates the resurrection.

Every Sunday is a little Easter as we live in the post resurrection era. We know how the story ends and

begins again with Easter!

Some give up something for Lent. It is a healthy practice of self-discipline if we are truly giving up

something important in our lives that brings comfort and pleasure, but I prefer to couple that with taking

on something. For instance, giving up a meal a day or snacks in between and donating the money that

would be spent to One Great Hour of Sharing. Or taking on a study group to grow spiritually. Or partici-

pating weekly in an outreach of kindness. The possibilities are limitless. What would be challenging and

meaningful for you?

Finally, Lent is a time to come closer to God with renewed commitment. I finish with these words of

Kayla Mueller, who died while held captive by ISIS: “ I remember mom always telling me that all in all

in the end the only one you really have is God. I have come to a place in experience where, in every

sense of the word, I have surrendered myself to our Creator b/c literally there was no one else….+ by

God + by your prayers I have felt tenderly cradled in freefall.”

Grace and peace,

Pastor Dawn

Faithful Stewards Corner

Our thanks to:

Jay Trecartin, for donating and delivering needed plumbing supplies.

Mary Pratt, for baking the new members cake.

If any ministry member has someone to mention for the “Faithful Stewards Corner,” send their

names to Pastor Dawn by the 15th of each month for the Chronicle.

March, 2015 3

Marching through Lent, into Holy Week and Easter

Looking Ahead to Holy Week and Easter

March 29, Palm Sunday

- 10 am, moving service of worship, “Remember Me” (directed by Gary Trahan)

(We’ll gather on the front steps after worship for the 15th annual all-church

Palm Sunday photo, then we’ll assemble the Easter meal baskets.)

April 2, Maundy Thursday

- 5:30 pm, Agape Meal in Fellowship Hall, with discussion on Meals of Blessing.

- 7 pm, Service of Holy Communion and Tenebrae in the Sanctuary (child care

available). Tenebrae is a very moving service of scripture readings accompanied by the

gradual extinguishing of lights. The readings commemorate the events of the final three

days of Jesus’ life and death. When the sanctuary is in total darkness, it reminds the

worshippers of Jesus’ time in the tomb before his resurrection. At the end of the ser-

vice, one candle is lit as the sign of Easter hope, and the congregation leaves quietly.

April 3, Good Friday

5:15 pm – Cross Walk With Jesus, our third year of this meditative Good Friday experience. We will

start in Brookside's parking lot to begin a walk with some carrying a cross. We will walk in silence,

stopping at certain places along the way to offer prayers and change cross bearers. All are welcome.

April 5, Easter Sunday

6:30 am Sunrise Service on the Manning House Lawn

7:00-9:15 am Easter Breakfast in Fellowship Hall ($5 per person,

$15 family max.; purchase tickets in advance or at the door)

10:00 am Easter Worship Service in the Sanctuary,

with Choirs and the Nottingham Brass

11:30 am Brookside Family Easter Egg Hunt for Grade 3 and under,

Manning House Lawn (meet in circular drive) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Think Spring: Buy an Easter Flowering Plant

Help us adorn the altar on Easter (April 5) with a profusion of lovely flowering plants –

in memory of a loved one, in honor of a special person or event, or “just because.” If you

would like to donate a plant for Easter Sunday, please fill out the form below and return it

to the church office by Wednesday, March 18. The cost is $13 per plant.

I/We __________________________________________________ wish to donate

______ Easter Plant(s) in memory of _____________________________________

and/or: in honor of ____________________________________________________

Enclosed is my check for $ _________ (made payable to Brookside Cong. Church)

~ Plants may be picked up after the 10 am service on Easter. ~

March, 2015 4

Children to Learn about Special Meals in Church School

The last week of February we started a new Unit called “Meals of Blessing.” The children will be

looking at three meals: the Passover celebrated by the Hebrew people on the eve of their liberation from

slavery in Egypt; the Passover Jesus celebrated with his disciples – an event which Christians later re-

ferred to as Jesus’ last supper; and the Christian sacrament of Holy Communion. We started with a mul-

ti-age Music Workshop with Lisa Brock teaching on February 22. The first week of March we will have

a multi-age Time Out Workshop where the children choose the activities they want to do from several

offered. On March 8 we will go to a regular workshop schedule with Storytelling, Fun and Games, and

Food and People Workshops being offered each week.

On Palm Sunday, the last Sunday in March, there will be a special presentation during worship that

the two older classes will attend. The Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and First Grade Class will have a

special workshop of their own.

Hunting for Egg Hunt Helpers

We want to have an Easter Egg Hunt again this year (for children in Grade 3

and under). To make this happen we need volunteers to help fill the eggs and to

hide the eggs. We will be filling the eggs Saturday morning (April 4), and the eggs

need to be hidden before the end of worship on Easter Day in order to have the

Easter Egg Hunt after worship. If you can help with this activity, please contact Fran.

A Special Opportunity This Lenten Season

March 8, 11:30 am, location to be announced: YOGA for the FAMILY: Join us following worship

for a little relaxation, stretching, and time with the family as Sarah Duffley, a yoga instructor, leads us

through some family exercises. Come dressed comfortably to worship and plan to stay. Pastor Dawn

will close our time together with a centering meditation.

High School Youth Group to Host Two Special Upcoming Meals

~Meal 1: Corned Beef & Cabbage Lunch, Sunday, March 15, Noon-2 pm

The Brookside Youth Group is again hosting this popular meal as a fundraiser for its program. Get

your corned beef “fix” and support the youth group, too! The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12

and under; $30 max per family.

~Meal 2: Pancake Breakfast on Easter Sunday, April 5, 7:00-9:15 am

Nothing stacks up to Easter morning breakfast at Brookside Church; make it part of your family’s

Easter tradition! Tickets are $5 per person with a $15 family maximum. Purchase your tickets during

Fellowship Hour on Sunday mornings (or at the door), or contact Ellen Tourigny directly at

mrstourigny@gmail.com or (603) 854-0684.

Called to Care – Care Packages for College Students

Do you have a child who is currently enrolled in college? If so, please provide us with

their name and mailing address by Sunday, April 5 (Easter), so that the Called to Care

ministry may send them a care package in time for final exams.

If you are willing to bake cookies or bring in other treats for the care packages, please

contact Sarah Duffley at duffleytaylor@gmail.com or (603) 858-4233. We will be putting

together the care packages on Sunday, April 12 after church.

March, 2015 5

Study Groups Offer Ways to Grow

~First Opportunity, Mondays through April 6: Delving into the Bible

Pastor Dawn continues the Lenten Study called “Your Bible!” on Monday nights, 6:30-8 pm in the

Lounge. This Lenten study serves as an introduction to the library of books that is the foundation of our

faith. Designed to make the Bible more accessible in eight sessions, Your Bible provides a basic orienta-

tion to the Book, and opens a door of understanding to all other Bible study.

The eight sessions which began on Ash Wednesday are as follows:

1. (2/18) Whole Bible and Themes

2. (2/23) What is the Bible?

3. (3/2) How Did the Bible Come to Be?

4. (3/9) What is the Old Testament About?

5. (3/16) What is the New Testament About?

6. (3/23) How has the Bible Been Preserved and Handed On?

7. (3/30) How Shall We Study the Bible?

8. (4/6) What is the Place of the Bible in Our Lives?

Speak with Pastor Dawn for more information.

~Second Opportunity, Mondays April 13-May 18: Deepening Our Prayer

The next unit of Companions in Christ, "Deepening our Prayer – The Heart of Christ" will meet (as

part of Monday Matters) from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Manning House Parlor on Mondays, April 13 to

May 18. If you would like to know more, or are interested in signing up, please contact Anne Rodman,

annelrodman@yahoo.com, or 624-5179, so that she can order enough booklets for those attending.

Holy Communion

The sacrament of Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, March 1, served

by: Gary Trahan, George Abbott, Kira Morehouse, and Ellen Tourigny. Assisting

will be Mary Pratt.

Please note, we use gluten-free bread for Communion, so that those who have a

gluten intolerance may participate fully in the sacrament.

Interested in Membership? Want to Schedule a Baptism?

If you would like to become a covenant member of Brookside Congregational Church, please speak

with Pastor Dawn (669-2807, ext. 101 or pastor@brooksidecc.org). A special gathering will be planned

when we have a group of folks who have expressed an interest in learning more.

Please speak with Pastor Dawn to make arrangements for Baptism.

Losses Affecting Our Church Family

Carolyn Dunn passed away on January 30. A member of Brookside Church since

February 1992, she is survived by her daughter and son-in law, Judy and Don Waldrupe,

three grandchildren and a great grandchild, and her sister, Vada Albrecht. Please hold

the family in your prayers.

And from Brookside’s Administrative Assistant Nicole Grinnell: Thank you to all

who sent condolences after the February 11 passing of my mother, Thérèse Nelson. She

is now at peace in a better place. Your prayers are very much appreciated.

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March to Missions!

This March the newly energized Mission/Outreach Ministry (or MOM!!) is ready to hit

the ground running and kick off the year with exciting opportunities for you to help us

help others, both here in Manchester and around the world.

Filling Easter Baskets to Help Feed Those in Need

Yes ASH Wednesday was February 18th so our Easter basket distribution is fast approaching. We are

again reaching out to four local charities to obtain information about up to 40 families who need help

with feeding themselves this Spring. When we say “family” what do you think of in your mind, one per-

son, thirteen, a couple and some kids, just adults? The answer is, YES! The families that we potentially

serve can go from 1 person to 13 or more (we had a family this large @ Christmas). So we do not know

what we need until we receive the information from the organizations that we support. Through your

efforts we support many more people than you may realize.

This year we are expanding the length of our drive and will have focused collections. Each week we

will focus on collecting one item that is needed in the Easter Baskets. The 1st two weeks we focused on

canned pineapple and canned yams. Then we are also collecting cookies, boxed scalloped potatoes, and

apple juice. Look for the bunnies that just hopped into church with signs reminding you of what is need-

ed and where to drop them off for collection.

Week of 3/1 - boxed scalloped potatoes Week of 3/15 - jug of apple juice

Week of 3/8 - package of cookies

Loaves and Fishes Is March 1

Non-perishable food items and personal-sized toiletries help New Horizons to help those

in need; please add them to your grocery cart when you are able. Thank you.

Please Support “One Great Hour of Sharing” During March

Another event in March is the special collection for One Great Hour of Sharing, which is one of the

four special collections for the UCC throughout the year. These four collections are supported by the

congregation in special donations. Then there is another fund which you may have heard of, “Our

Church’s Wider Mission.” So what is the difference and why is this a good cause to support?

Simply put, “Our Church’s Wider Mission” is an annual gift that is paid for out of the budget from

the MOM. It is for the administrative costs for the UCC. It helps fund supply pastors, pay salary for re-

gional staff and other expenses such as heat and electricity. This is important to remember because “One

Great Hour of Sharing” is the fund which supports disaster relief and missions. Because the administra-

tive costs are paid for via OCWM, all of the donations that you make for OGHS go to relief. You will

see the envelopes during the month of March. On March 8 there will be a special children’s time ex-

plaining what this very special fund does to help others.

An Opportunity to Serve Others

We need a team from Brookside to serve supper at New Horizons’ Soup Kitchen on Tuesday,

March 31, from 4:15 to 6:00 p.m.

To sign up, or to learn more about opportunities to serve at New Horizons, please contact our volun-

teer coordinator, Nancy Popp, at [755-4880] or popplaw@live.com.

…March is going to be a busy but exciting month for MOM and, we hope everyone in the church

will work together to ease the sting of hunger and disasters both locally and worldwide.

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Here’s a Recap of February’s Council of Ministries Meeting

On February 17, the Council gathered for its first business meeting of the

New Year. During the meeting, Council:

Approved minutes from the January 25, 2015 Annual Meeting

Approved the 2015 housing allowance request from Pastor Dawn

Received and signed our Conflict of Interest Policy

Shared reports from ministries, the Pastor and Treasurer

Received an update on the Brookside Connections event being held on April 19 during

Fellowship Hour

Received reports on the Thrift Shop Expansion project, a visit to the Henniker Thrift Shop,

and space use as it relates to the expansion

Council also set dates for the following events:

Faith Promise Sunday – November 8

Christmas Fair – November 14 (establishing the second Saturday of the month as “fair” date)

Annual Meeting – January 24 (continuing with the tradition of the fourth Sunday of the month)

During our March 18 meeting, Council will focus on ideas for growing membership as previously

identified in our 5-Year Strategic Plan. Blessings,

Laura Sevigny, Moderator

Women’s Union “Springs” Back to Action on March 12

Join us for a Corned Beef Dinner on Thursday, March 12. Cocktail hour is at

5:30, dinner at 6:00. Menu: Appetizers, punch, corned beef, cabbage, turnips, on-

ions, carrots, soda bread, pickles, coffee/tea, dessert. Cost:$7.00. For reservations,

please call Donna Moody at 695-4128, or Supper Chair Sis Dunn at 497-3800. Sis

could use some volunteers… please speak with her if you can help out!

Women Are Invited to this Upcoming Art Event

Interfaith Women of NH will meet on Thursday, March 26 at the Alva de Mars Megan Chapel Art

Center, Saint Anselm College. At your leisure, explore the Gallery beginning at 5:00 pm, then at 6:00

enjoy “an exceptional faith-based art event” with Father Iain MacLellan, OSB, Curator, and Margaret

Dimock, Assistant Curator. A reception will follow until 7:30 pm. There is limited seating available, so

be sure to RSVP early via email, interfaithwomennh@gmail.com or phone, 669-5076.

“No Green Bananas” Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

This group of retired men meets at 9 am at Blake’s Restaurant (corner of Webster

& Maple Streets in Manchester) to enjoy breakfast and lively discussion, some of

which may or may not be instrumental in solving various world problems. Upcoming

meetings will take place on March 3 & 17; speak with Herb Pence (624-1287) if you

would like to know more.

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15 15 15 15 Chronicle Deadline 15 15 15 15

Please submit all items for the April Chronicle by Sunday, March 15. You can deliver them in

person, send them by mail, or e-mail them to: nicoleg@brooksidecc.org. Thank you.

Words of Wisdom to Ponder

“We must not wish for the disappearance of our troubles but for the grace to transform them.”

Quoted from Simone Weil, used with permission from The Newsletter Newsletter, March 2015

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The objective of The Brookside Chronicle is to disperse church news; inspire people to a new

awareness; and interpret the ministry of our church. We will be faithful to the truth, honest and car-

ing, and strive for accuracy.

The Chronicle staff appreciates and welcomes input from all organizations, boards, ministry

groups, members and friends of Brookside Congregational Church. We reserve the right to edit, cut

or leave out articles according to available space, timeliness and priority.

Worship and Bible Readings for March

Each issue of the Chronicle features monthly Bible readings, so that you

can read and reflect on your own, at a time that suits you best. Following is the

worship outline for March; underlined passages will be used in worship.

March 1 – Lent 2

Hebrew Scriptures Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

Psalm 22:23-31

Christian Testament Romans 4:13-25

Mark 8:31-38

Sermon: “On What Is Your Mind Set?”

March 8 – Lent 3

Hebrew Scriptures Exodus 20:1-17

Psalm 19

Christian Testament 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

John 2:13-22

Sermon: “What Makes You Angry?”

March 15 – Lent 4

Hebrew Scriptures Numbers 21:4-9

Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22

Christian Testament Ephesians 2:1-10

John 3:14-21

Sermon: “Facing Fears”

March 22 – Lent 5

Hebrew Scriptures Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalm 51:1-12

Christian Testament Hebrews 5:5-10

John 12:20-33

Sermon: “Serving Together as People

of the Covenant”

March 29 – Palm Sunday

Hebrew Scriptures Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

Christian Testament Mark 11:1-11

Dramatic Presentation: “Remember Me”

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DOORPERSON

March 1 March 8 Kira Morehouse

March 15 March 22

March 29

USHERS

March 1 March 8 Gail Goodman Nancy Popp Herb Pence Tricia Lucas Bill Hoysradt Greg Berry Virginia Mabie Denise Forest

March 15 March 22 Bob Dunn David Gates Sis Dunn Doug Dixon Jeff Rapson Don Waldrupe Richard Rodman Bruce Richards

March 29 Bob Merrill

Sarah Merrill Bob Howard

Donna Howard

DEACONS OF THE WEEK

March 1 March 8 Gary Trahan Gary Trahan George Abbott Kira Morehouse

March 15 March 22 Denise Forest George Abbott Gary Trahan Denise Forest

March 29 Judy Foley

George Abbott

NURSERY/CRIB ROOM

March 1 March 8 Sandy Mun Laura Schneider Evan Mun Karl Schneider

March 15 March 22 Sandy Mun Jennifer Trecartin Evan Mun

March 29 Elizabeth McKinney

ACOLYTES

March 1 March 8 Sergei Carle Zora Brady

March 15 March 22 Derrick Dixon Julia Falco

March 29

Gabriella Falco

READERS

March 1 March 8 Mary Pratt Loretta Brady

March 15 March 22 Mary Pratt Heath Auger

March 29

Sis Dunn

Fellowship Hour Schedule

The schedule for the next three

months is as follows:

Mar: Stewardship Ministry

Apr: Mission Ministry

May: Officers/At Large

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And Last, But Not Least…

Remember to turn your clocks AHEAD one

hour before retiring on Saturday night, March 7.

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 am on Sunday,

March 8.

BCC Finances: Keeping Track

Any questions regarding the detail of the

treasurer's report below may be directed to

Dale Trombley at 491-3491, or e-mail her at

dtrombley@tds.net.

TREASURER'S REPORT

For the period ending January 31, 2015

Actual vs. Budget

Month Actual Budget Var.

Total Income 21,776 24,194 (2,418)

Total Expenses 29,343 30,912 (1,569)

Net Gain (Loss) (7,567) (6,718) (849)

Year-to-date Actual Budget Var.

Total Income 21,766 24,194 (2,418)

Total Expenses 29,343 30,912 (1,569)

Net Gain (Loss)

(7,567) (6,718) (849)

Actual Budget Var.

Total YTD Pledges

10,360 11,071 (711)

Brookside Congregational Church United Church of Christ

2013 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03104

Telephone (603) 669-2807 Fax (603) 668-9041

Web Site: www.brooksidecc.org

Sunday Worship & Church School: 10 am

Church Office Hours: Monday – Thursday,

9:00 am to 3:00 pm Fridays, 9:00 am to NOON

Rev. Dr. Dawn Berry, Pastor

Office Hours 9–3, Mon.–Thurs.

(Friday is the Pastor’s Day Off)

Office tel. 669-2807 x 101; home 746-5033

email: pastor@brooksidecc.org

Please remember that the pastor is frequently

called away, or may have other commitments

during the day. It is best to call first if you

need to speak with her.

To Help You Stay Healthy

The Parish Nurse has hours here every week, on Thursdays from 10:00 to

11:30 a.m. in Room D. Avail yourself of free nurse consultation, blood pressure

checks, health information, referrals and more.

Weather Policy: when Manchester Schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Parish Nurse

Office will be closed – and the nurse will not be here.

If You’re Hospitalized…

Remember to call the church office (669-2807) if you want the pastor to know that you’re in the

hospital. Due to federal law, hospitals are not permitted to provide us with this information.

BROOKSIDE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (March 2015) 2013 ELM STREET, MANCHESTER, NH 03104-2528 ~ (603) 669-2807

FAX: (603) 668-9041; WEB SITE: WWW.BROOKSIDECC.ORG OFFICERS, MINISTRY GROUPS AND STAFF MEMBERS (Chairs underlined; * denotes Council Members)

Moderator

Laura Sevigny * Treasurer

Dale Trombley * Clerk

Debi Rapson *

Members at Large

Anne Lachance * Calley Milne * Stewardship

Greg Berry Bob Falco Bill Hoysradt * Tricia Lucas Bob Merrill Roger Sevigny *

Christian Formation

George Abbott * Megan Brockett Judy Foley Denise Forest Scott Milne Kira Morehouse Mary Pratt Ellen Tourigny * Gary Trahan

Ambassador for Horton Center

Doug Dixon

Mission

Gail Goodman * Leigh Polish Jeff Rapson Jennifer Trecartin * Cindy Watts Mark Watts

TBA, Thrift Shop Rep.

Jean Dickson, Women’s Union Rep.

Called to Care Coordinator

Sarah Duffley

Human Resources

Dave Migliori Calley Milne Laura Sevigny

Pastoral Relations

Becky Boisvert Tricia Lucas Scott Milne Mark Watts

Church Delegates

Jean Dickson Doug Dixon Sarah Duffley

Historian

Donna Moody Librarian

Sarah Merrill

Hearts & Hands/ Prayer Shawl Ministry Coordinator

Rosemary Hoysradt Thrift Shop Operating

Dawn Brockett Paula Curry Sis Dunn Gail Goodman Bill Hoysradt Joseph Lachance Sally Sederquist Penny Stillman Women’s Union Executive Committee

Jean Dickson, Treasurer/Secretary

Marylou Bissonnette Carol Delle Sis Dunn Sally Sederquist Trustee to Elliot

Joseph Lachance Sexton

Heath Auger voice mail #105

sexton@brooksidecc.org

Pastor

Rev. Dr. Dawn Berry * voice mail #101

pastor@brooksidecc.org

Minister of Music

Kim Whitehead voice mail #108

music@brooksidecc.org Church School Coordinator

Rev. Fran Hakenson voice mail #104

franhce@brooksidecc.org Acting Youth Coordinator

Ellen Tourigny

mrstourigny@gmail.com Parish Administrator

Vicky Wisner voice mail #100

vickyw@brooksidecc.org Admin. Assistant

Nicole Grinnell voice mail #103

nicoleg@brooksidecc.org Thanks to all who serve in so many capacities.

March, 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9:00 am Chancel Choir rehearsal 9:00 am No Green 9:00 am Pastor’s Day Off 9:00 am

10:00 am Worship – Lent 2 10:30 am Full Staff Bananas at Blake’s Thrift Shop (PDO) Thrift Shop

Communion; Loaves & Fishes) Meeting 10:00 am

11:30 am Junior Choir rehearsal 1:30 pm Worship, Parish Nurse

Evergreen Place 6:00 pm 6:00 pm

Stewardship Ministry Handbell Choir

6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:30 pm Turn Clocks AHEAD

Lenten Bible Study Christian Formation Chancel Choir One Hour Tonight

8 ~ Daylight Saving Time Begins Today ~ 9 10 11 12 13 14 9:00 am (PDO) 9:00 am

9:00 am Chancel Choir rehearsal Thrift Shop Thrift Shop

10:00 am Worship – Lent 3 10:00 am

11:30 am Junior Choir rehearsal Parish Nurse

11:30 am Mission Ministry 6:00 pm

11:30 am Family Yoga Handbell Choir 5:30 pm

6:30 pm 7:30 pm Women’s Union

Lenten Bible Study Chancel Choir

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9:00 am Chancel Choir rehearsal 9:00 am No Green 9:00 am (PDO) 9:00 am

10:00 am Worship – Lent 4 Bananas at Blake’s Deadline to Order Thrift Shop Thrift Shop

11:30 am Junior Choir rehearsal Easter Plants 10:00 am

Noon-2:00 Corned Beef & Cabbage Lunch Parish Nurse

6:00 pm

Handbell Choir

CHRONICLE 6:30 pm 6:00 pm Council 7:30 pm

DEADLINE Lenten Bible Study of Ministries Chancel Choir

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 9:00 am Chancel Choir rehearsal 9:00 am (PDO) TBA Easter

10:00 am Worship – Lent 5 Thrift Shop Basket preparation

11:30 am Junior Choir rehearsal 10:00 am 9:00 am

Noon-Close Eat at Manchester Shorty’s, Parish Nurse Thrift Shop

Benefit Pastor Discretionary Fund 6:00 pm

Handbell Choir

6:30 pm 7:30 pm 6:00 Interfaith Women

Lenten Bible Study Chancel Choir at St. Anselm College

29 30 31 Note: Generally, only church-related activities are listed here; however, be aware that many outside groups use space in our facility on a regular basis, as well.

A full calendar of events is available on our website, www.brooksidecc.org; click to any page and find the link on the left side.

9:00 am Chancel Choir rehearsal TBA Easter

10:00 am Worship – Palm Sunday Basket Distribution

11:10 am All-Church Photo

11:20 am Easter Basket Assembly

11:30 am Junior Choir Rehearsal 4:15 pm Vol. to

2:00 pm Godspell at the Palace New Horizons

6:30 pm

Lenten Bible Study