Suncook Methodist Church 152 Main Street Suncook, NH 03275 603-485-9707 "The Family Church in the Village"

June 2008 Issue 7

                          Vacation Bible School 2008
We are inviting all children to be part of the excitement at our vacation Bible School, BEACH PARTY:SURFIN’ THROUGH THE SCRIPTURES.  At this Beach Party, your children will become surfers riding the wave of God’s love.    

The Bible stories presented at the Scripture Scene encourage your children to develop Beach Be-Attitudes: Be Obedient, BE Kind, Be Forgiving, Be Bold, and Believe.

Your children will extend their learning through every activity: making their own special memories in Beachcomber Crafts, singing fun times at Sound Waves, experiencing science activities at the Surf ‘n’ Sand Science Lab, and enjoying tasty meals at the Snack Shack.

Come enjoy the surf and sand at Suncook United Methodist Church August 13 2008 through August 17, 2008. Wednesday - Friday from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Saturday morning join us at 9:00-11:30 am for pancakes and activities. Sunday worship with us at 10:00 am and share in our closing ice cream social. To register for our beach party or to find out more, call Kathy Scott at 623-2086, or the church at 485-9707.

Thanks to Pat Ingerson & Co for a great Hymn Sing in May We look forward to the next one!!

 
                                                                        

Pennies for the Pantry Jar 

$184 dollars from the “Pennies for the Pantry Jar” will be used to purchase hamburger for the Allenstown/ Pembroke Interfaith Food Pantry.  Thank you to all who donated.  Summer is a crunch time for the pantry as children are eating all their meals at home and as a result it takes more food to make up the week’s worth of food distributed on Weds.  The pantry is open Wed. 1:00 – 3:00 and 5:30 – 6:30.  Volunteers to help in the pantry are needed at this time.  Contact Muriel Previe at the Pembroke Welfare Office (485-4747) if you have questions or want to volunteer.

Final Friday Movie Night Come and enjoy the very popular  "free flick for the family" on Friday evening, January 30 @ 6:30.   Children of all ages are welcome!

    

Summer Bible Study “Women in the Bible”

Our church Bible Study will be looking at the role of women in the Bible. While Biblical history seems generally patriarchal, many women made important contributions to our faith. Before Israel had a monarchy, a woman named Deborah was the de facto leader of the nation. Not merely an administrator, Deborah led her people to victory during a time of war against a superior power. Esther, an exiled Israelite, became queen of Persia and saved her people from the ancient equivalent of ethnic cleansing. The Book of Ruth, disguised as a poignant love story, effectively actually challenges certain points of the Law given by Moses. Some women left a fearsome legacy, such as Jezebel, whose name still carries a negative connotation.

Jesus, Paul, and the original twelve apostles figure prominently in the New Testament, but many of the first Christian leaders were women. While Jesus’ mother Mary receives much attention, Jesus also had sisters and friends who were women. Do you know which book of the New Testament a woman may have written? Come and find out, learn about the beginnings of our faith and the woman who at great cost nurtured the first Christian churches.

We will be meeting on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm. Place to be announced. Watch your bulletin for details! ... or call Eric Feustel at 485-4857

From the Trustees…

Just a quick update about the trustees of SUMC.  In the past year, the Trustees have financed the upgrade of the electrical service in the church.  It’s not complete yet, but over 75% of the wiring has been removed and replaced with up-to-code wiring.  Now that’s something that makes our insurance company smile!

You may have also noticed a fresh coat of paint in the downstairs restrooms and that was a project initiated by the Trustees and Eric Feustel provided the manpower.  Thank you Eric.  Keep watching for more facility improvements and please tell us when you see something that needs attention. 

The summer will be busy as well as the Trustees work at getting the parsonage ready for the Foss family, including 3 young girls!  There are several projects already on the parsonage agenda for the first two weeks in July.  The Trustees work is never done!

Have a happy, healthy summer.

SUMC Trustees

Old Home Day...August 23, 2008  Old Home Day will soon be here and we could use help funding our fried dough booth.  Donations may be given to Sharon, Jane, Muffie or be placed  in the offering plate.  Please note on your check that you are making a donation to OHD.  We are also seeking people to help on Friday evening with set up, to work all day Saturday, and  take down the booth and store equipment early Sunday morning.  We always work hard but have a great time together.  Come and join in the fun while helping with a fundraiser for SUMC!

           

Life is easier than you think-     All you have to do is this; Accept the impossible, Do without the indispensable, Bear the intolerable And Be able to smile at anything!                               -Source Unknown