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our mission
To build authentic community through friendships, small groups and
worship where people who have given up on church but not on God
can experience, embrace and express the love of God in Jesus Christ
so we can be a blessing within and beyond our walls.
restoration
CONFRONTING ADDICTION: When a Loved One Has an
Addiction: TODAY, 10AM
Speakers Dick and Debbie Hall will be sharing their experience with
addiction in an open discussion format with the Stephen Ministry
Team. It will be held in the multi-purpose meeting room (off of main
hallway). All are welcome to come!
register online:
CONNECTING TO NEC: Are you interested in connecting with or
becoming part of the NEC community? Usually when we become part
of something we first get to know more about it, then we take steps
to engage with it, until finally we make the final step of calling it our
own. At NEC we call this process, Connecting to NEC. It’s for anyone
who’s been here a few months or a few years.
ENGAGE - Engaging at NEC: April 24 at 7PM
This session is for those who want to dig deeper into what NEC
believes. We will learn about the story of God, the Church and NEC. It
will help you begin to find your connection/fit at NEC.
*To belong to NEC (a “member”), we ask that you participate in all
three sessions: Know, Engage, Belong – look for next dates online*
GUIDED CHRISTIAN MEDITATION:
local:
HEALTHY FUTURES FRANKLIN: FRANKLIN FOOD PANTRY (FFP)
Looking for volunteers this spring through early fall. Gardeners and
wannabe Gardeners: There will be two garden beds at the Franklin
Community Gardens off King St. that need volunteers to plant, weed,
water, and harvest. All produce will be donated to the FFP. This is a
perfect opportunity for local families or circle groups to work
together. Fresh Produce Market: Volunteers also needed to help with
the Healthy Futures Market fresh produce distribution at the FFP on
Tuesdays starting in June from 4-5 pm. Contact Robin Cowper
@ RLCowper@gmail.com for more information.
Global:
Mission E4 has several openings for the July trip to Haiti. Join eight
NEC friends as well as other team members from around the country
for a week of working alongside our Haitian partners on projects such
as school construction, bench painting, and book and uniform
distribution to the school children. There are tasks for all ages and
abilities! The trip will be from July 12 - 19. For more information,
contact Lynn Duquette at 508-254-1182 or lynnd51@aol.com or call
the Mission E4 office at 978-820-1190. Deadline to apply is April 27.
Mon, April 21 at 7PM All are welcome to come learn about this
spiritual practice and experience an hour of: rest & relaxation of body
and soul, quiet listening to Scripture & music, personal reflection &
prayer. Register online.
Mon, April 28 at 11AM held at the home of Mary Wiersma. Email
Mary marywiersma@hotmail.com to register and get details.
MEN’S RETREAT: LEAD WHERE YOU ARE - May 3-4/ $149
Leadership at Work - Men, if you could make your workweek feel
like three days instead of seven, would you? Whether you are on the
top or the bottom of the work ladder, your job does not have to be
stuck on autopilot. Allow principles of your faith to bring out the best
in your boss and coworkers alike. In this session, you will see how
some well-documented best practices have their root in the Bible and
learn how others NEC-ers leverage their faith life to help them thrive
at work. Join us at the Warren Center in Ashland MA. Register online,
email us at mensministry@newenglandchapel.org or come see us in
the Café’ area today. The cost is $149 and Scholarships are available!
If you are interested, please check that option when registering
online. The Men’s Ministry Team does not want cost to deter anyone
from attending.
Kids Zone
Kids, help us create our Easter banner TODAY
We need your handprints to make butterflies for the banner
that will hang on the NEC stage for Easter services. Stop by the
Student Ministry room (at the back of the sanctuary) before or
after service to contribute.
Adult volunteer needed to help on Good Friday
We are providing childcare to children from birth through 3rd
grade for Good Friday services, April 18 at 7 p.m. If you are
available to help us, please contact Heather Kempskie at
heather@newenglandchapel.org.
Please use this section to express your interest in
learning more about NEC or to give feedback on
anything you experienced today. Tear-off and leave in a
contribution box. Thank you!
Name:
Email:
Phone:
How long have you been attending NEC?:
I’m interested in…
□ Learning more about NEC
□ Volunteer opportunities
□ Joining a Circle
□ What it means to be a Christian?
□ Ways to grow in my faith
□ Support/Pastoral Counseling
Please feel free to share any feedback here:
Welcome to
NEC
April 13, 2014
9:00 &
10:45am
Song:
Kids Zone Video:
Song:
Welcome:
Song:
Prayer
Message:
Song:
Blessing
Anybody Out There - Burlap to Cashmere
“The Day We Call Palm Sunday”
Love So High - Hillsongs
Cindi Mitchell
For the Cross - Matt Redman
The Thief on the Cross , Lk. 23:32-43
Chris Mitchell, Senior Pastor
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
- Kathryn Scott
Romans 15:13
3 EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES: April 20
8:30 ~ 10:00 ~ 11:30AM
Little Kids Zone will be open for the 8:30 & 10 a.m. services ONLY.
(There will be no Big Kids Zone on Easter.)
GOOD FRIDAY: April 18 7:00PM
Kids Zone will offer childcare services for toddlers through 3rd grade
during service (up to 30 children). Pre-registration required. Register
online. Volunteers needed.
Email heather@newenglandchapel.org.
TE 40 Kenwood Circle
Franklin MA 02038
508508-541541-9078
www.newenglandchapel.org