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What’s Happening at BPC March 28, 2014 Each Wednesday night during the Season of Lent, Bedford Presbyterian Church will be hosting Faith Feasts – a time of fellowship and learning for people of all ages. Watch for more details in the coming weeks. Faith Feasts began on Wednesday, March 12, and will run through April 16 at 6:30 p.m. each week. Dinner With Friends – was so good the first time, let’s do it again March 30! Are you a 20to40something person who likes to eat good food and hang out with great people? It just so happens that BPC is continuing to gather together a group of folks like you for that very purpose! We want to meet new people, make new connections, and grow in faith through fellowship, service, and food. This group is so new that it doesn’t even have a name yet, so we’re calling it “Dinner With Friends” and holding the next dinner at the church in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, March 30 from 67:30 p.m. We will eat dinner together and have some fun gettoknow you activities. Childcare will be provided. The dinner will be covered dish and will have a MEXICAN THEME, so break out your best recipe, bring a dish to share, and come enjoy dinner with friends! Please RSVP to John Sawyer ([email protected]) by Wednesday, March 26 th . You are Invited to. . .The Way of Prayer A Lenten Enrichment Experience CoPastors Karen Hagy and John Sawyer invite you to “The Way of Prayer” A Lenten Enrichment Series for Adults and Youth. These classes will be held at both the 9:00 Hour on Sunday morning in the Parlor or at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evenings in Lent after the potluck (6:30Fellowship Hall) supper during the Faith Feasts. During this study we will discuss the following topics: What is prayer? How do you pray? Images of God Praying by heart Praying with music Praying by gaze Praying with our bodies Scriptural prayer Contemplative prayer Praying with and for others Prayer and social transformation This series comes from the Companions in Christ small group spiritual formation experience. Books can be purchased in the office for the classes for $10.00 but are not necessary for participation. You are invited to come for one, two, three or all the classes. Let us during Lent deepen our connection to God and one another thru faithful intentional study together!

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What’s Happening at BPC March 28, 2014

Each  Wednesday  night  during  the  Season  of  Lent,  Bedford  Presbyterian  Church  will  be    hosting  Faith  Feasts  –  a  time  of  fellowship  and  learning  for  people  of  all  ages.  Watch  for  more  details  in  the  coming  weeks.  Faith  Feasts  began  on  Wednesday,  March  12,  and  will    run  through  April  16  at  6:30  p.m.  each  week.  

   

Dinner  With  Friends  –  was  so  good  the  first  time,  let’s  do  it  again  March  30!  Are  you  a  20-­‐to-­‐40-­‐something  person  who  likes  to  eat  good  food  and  hang  out  with  great  people?        

It  just  so  happens  that  BPC  is  continuing  to  gather  together  a  group  of  folks  like  you  for  that  very  purpose!  We  want  to  meet  new  people,  make  new  connections,  and  grow  in  faith  through  fellowship,  service,  and  food.  This  group  is  so  new  that  it  doesn’t  even  have  a  name  yet,  so  we’re  calling  it  “Dinner  With  Friends”  and  holding  the  next  dinner  at  the  church  in  the  Fellowship  Hall  on  Sunday,  March  30  from  6-­‐7:30  p.m.    We  will  eat  dinner  together  and  have  some  fun  get-­‐to-­‐know-­‐you  activities.  Childcare  will  be  provided.  The  dinner  will  be  covered  dish  and  will  have  a  MEXICAN  THEME,  so  break  out  your  best  recipe,  bring  a  dish  to  share,  and  come  enjoy  dinner  with  friends!  Please  RSVP  to  John  Sawyer  ([email protected])  by  Wednesday,  March  26th.    

 

         You  are  Invited  to.  .  .The  Way  of  Prayer      A  Lenten  Enrichment  Experience  

Co-­‐Pastors  Karen  Hagy  and  John  Sawyer  invite  you  to  “The  Way  of  Prayer”  A  Lenten  Enrichment  Series  for    Adults  and  Youth.  These  classes  will  be  held  at  both  the  9:00  Hour  on  Sunday  morning  in  the  Parlor  or  at  7:00  p.m.  Wednesday  evenings  

in  Lent  after  the  potluck  (6:30-­‐Fellowship  Hall)  supper  during  the  Faith  Feasts.    During  this  study  we  will  discuss  the  following  topics:  

What  is  prayer?        How  do  you  pray?      Images  of  God      Praying  by  heart      Praying  with  music                Praying  by  gaze          Praying  with  our  bodies        Scriptural  prayer        Contemplative  prayer    

Praying  with  and  for  others        Prayer  and  social  transformation  

This  series  comes  from  the  Companions  in  Christ  small  group  spiritual  formation  experience.  Books  can  be  purchased  in  the  office    for  the  classes  for  $10.00  but  are  not  necessary  for  participation.  You  are  invited  to  come  for  one,  two,  three  or  all  the  classes.    

Let  us  during  Lent  deepen  our  connection  to  God  and  one  another  thru  faithful  intentional  study  together!    

 

 

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How  Can  I  get  Involved  in  Mission?  Deliver  food  for  CareGivers  Inc.  Thursday,  April  3  at  5:00  pm.  

Thursday  evening,  April  3rd,  BPC  is  scheduled  to  deliver  groceries  for  CareGivers  Inc.  

 CareGivers  Inc.  provides  service  to  individuals  who  may  not  receive  aid  through  the  human  service  system  and  do  not  qualify  for  government-­‐assisted  programs.  They  also  provide  service  to  those  individuals  who  may  be  receiving  assistance  from  other  agencies,  but  have  additional  needs  which  have  gone  unmet.  Most  are  elderly  or  disabled.  

We  need  10  teams  (20  volunteers).  If  you  haven't  done  it  before,  it's  delivering  small  bags  of  groceries  to  3  or  4  people  in  and  around  Manchester. CareGivers  provide  name,  address,  phone  numbers,  and  directions.  Recipients  are  usually  grouped  very  close  together.  So  pick  a  partner  or  we  can  help  you  get  one.  Show  up  at  CareGivers  at  5:00  pm,  you  are  done  around  6:30.  Sign-­‐  up  sheets  with  directions  to  CareGivers’  office  are  in  fellowship  hall  or  call  or  email  Gorge  Reese,  714-­‐4317,  [email protected].    

Are  You  Interested  in  Mission?  Do  you  have  a  passion  for  helping  others?  Do  you  have  a  talent  for  organizing  events?  Do  you  have  ideas  for  new  ways  the  church  can  get  involved  in  Mission?    Do  you  just  want  to  help  out  on  one-­‐off  events?  If  you  said  “yes”  to  even  one  of  these  questions,  then  we  need  you!  There  are  many  ways  to  get  involved  with  Mission  at  Bedford  Presbyterian  Church.    The  Mission  Team  meets  monthly  on  the  third  Wednesday  of  every  month  at  7:30p  in  the  basement  classrooms  under  the  Fellowship  Hall.    During  meetings  we  discuss  ideas  of  activities  we  want  to  pursue,  get  updates  on  what  is  going  on  with  active  projects  and  plan  for  future  mission  activities.  

Don’t  like  committee  meetings?    No  problem!    Take  a  lead  role  on  one  event.    We  will  strive  to  create  a  group  to  help  you  plan  and  execute  a  mission  activity.    Currently  we  are  looking  for  leads  for:  

• Church  Wide  Bar-­‐b-­‐q  that  is  scheduled  for  May  18th      (in  conjunction  with  Fellowship)  • Walk  Against  Hunger  5k  for  New  Horizons  • Fundraiser  on  October  5th  to  support  the  Faders,  Mission  Doctors  in  Africa  that  the  church  has    

committed  to  support  • New  area:  Family  Mission  Opportunities  –  we  are  looking  for  someone  to  find  and  organize  volunteer  

opportunities  that  include  children  and/or  are  for  families  • Evergreen  wreaths  sale  during  Christmas  holiday  season  

Don’t  want  to  plan  an  event  but  you  are  creative  and  good  at  writing?    We  are  also  looking  for  a  communication  lead  that  will  help  us  get  the  word  out  about  all  of  the  amazing  opportunities  for  Mission  that  are  available  for  our  church  members  during  the  year.  

Questions?    Contact  Jodi  Coulter,  Mission  Elder  ([email protected]  or  603-­‐488-­‐5200)  

 

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Mission  Calendar    March  –  May  2014  

Make  sure  you  mark  your  calendars    for  these  upcoming  activities!  

 

March:  

NY  Mission  Trip  Team  Work  Day  at  the  church  (29th)  

Caring  Closet  Clothing  Drive  Kick-­‐Off  (through  April)  

________________________________  

April:  

Mission  Planning  Meeting  (16th  at  7:30  p.m.)  

Intergenerational  Mission  Trip  –  Super  Storm  Sandy  clean  up  (27th  –  May  3rd)  

Caregivers  Caring  Cupboard  Food  Deliveries  (3rd)  

Beth  Richeson  leading  Sunday  School  on  the  6th  and  13th  to  share  about  her  Prison  Mission  work  

________________________________  

May:  

Used  Book  and  Bake  Sale  with  Fellowship  Committee,  money  raised  going  to  mission  (4th)  

BBQ  Dinner  to  celebrate  Mission  trip  (18th)  

4  mile  Walk  Against  Hunger  for  New  Horizons  (Sunday  the  18th)    

Mission  Planning  Meeting  (21st  at  7:30  p.m.)  

New  Horizons  Soup  Kitchen  (30th)  

Mission  Garden  (begins  through  fall)  

 

There  are  many  ways  to  get  involved  with    Mission  at  Bedford  Presbyterian  Church.    

Please,  come  and  join  us!  Questions?    Contact  Jodi  Coulter,  

 Mission  Elder  ([email protected]  or  603-­‐488-­‐5200)  

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Holy Week & Easter Happenings Palm  Sunday,  April  13  

9:00  a.m.  Chaplain  Beth  Richeson  will  be  offering  an  enrichment  class  for  youth  and  adults  in  the  parlor.    This  class  will  be  an  opportunity  to  learn  about  her  ministry  at  the  women’s  prison  and  our  Christian  response  to  those  incarcerated.  

10:00  a.m.  Worship  with  a  traditional  kids  Palm  parade.                                              

5:30  p.m.  Confirmation  dinner  with  family,  sponsors,  and  Session  featuring  of  the  sharing  of  the  class’  Statements  of  Faith.  ____________________________________    Wednesday,  April  16  

6:30  –  8:00  p.m.  This  is  the  final  Faith  Feast/potluck  dinner.  At  7:00  p.m.  our  intergenerational  time  of  enrichment  will  feature  Pastor  John  sharing  of  his  recent  trip  to  the  Holy  Land.  

___________________________________  

Maundy  Thursday,  April  17  

7:00  p.m.    A  worship  experience  for  all  ages.  Come  and  witness  a  live  dramatic  enactment  of  the  Living  Last  Supper.  This  is  a  prayerful  opportunity  for  people  to  remember  Jesus’  journey  to  the  cross  as  we  prepare    for  Easter.  _______________________________  

Good  Friday,  April  18  –  Office  Closed    ____________________________________  

Holy  Saturday,  April  19                                                                                                                                                                                                    

10:00  -­‐11:30  a.m.    Calling  all  little  ones,  toddlers  through  second  (2nd)  grade.    Come  with  your  parents  and  learn  all  about  the  meaning  of  Easter  through  story,  song,  craft  and  snack.    The  event  will  culminate  with  a  traditional  Easter  egg  hunt.    Please  remember  to  bring  your  own  Easter  basket!    Pastor  Karen  and  Pastor  John  can’t  wait  to  share  this  special  time  with  you.  _______________________________  

Easter,  Sunday,  April  20  

8:30  a.m.    Easter  Family  Service  featuring  the  welcoming  of  our  Confirmation  class  with  beautiful  singing    from  our  Cherub  and  Soli  Deo  Gloria  Choir.  10:30  a.m.    Traditional  Service  featuring  the  commissioning  of  our  Mission  Team  with  our  Handbell  Choir,    Senior  Choir  and  Brass    

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Thank  You…Thank  You…  Thank  You    &  Thank  You!  I  would  like  to  thank  all  the  wonderful  people  of  BPC  who  have  hosted  and  helped    make  Coffee  Hour  possible!  

BPC  Coffee  Hour  brought  to  you  by………  

The  Falkengren  Family  &  Serena’s  Bake  Shop  Tasting,  Fellowship,  Mike  &  Bev  Hoover,  ConfirMission,  Deb  &  Rose  Stanas,  Laura  &  Lydia  Barrett,  and  Susan  Swain,  Youth  Group,  Alicia  Wooldridge,  Jennifer  Stitt,  Jennifer  Carrobis,  Jennifer  DeAngelis,    Mark  &  Carol  Myers,  Doug  Stevens,  Gigi  Munoz,  Nancy  Wickwire,  Sarah  Eno,  Charlene  Isham,  Brenda  Conery,  Kathy  Pawley,  Sharon  Cowen,  Deb  Dunn,  Paul  &  Cindy  Loefstadt,  Fran  Wiggan,  Amy  Jenkins,  Lee  &  Greg  Weber,  Cindy  Chagnon,    Marilyn  Brock,  The  Boy  Scouts  &  parents  of  troop  414,    Jodi  Colter  &  Mission,    Manny  Barreto  &  Membership,  Amy  Richards,  Sarah  Stone,  Karen  O’Rourke,  Nancy  Robator,  Dawn  Zimmerman,  and  Christine,  David,  &  Jasmine  Hunter  

Please  consider  hosting  Coffee  Hour!  

Coffee  Hour  is  a  tradition  that  makes  BPC  special  –  we  try  to  create  an  atmosphere  where  everyone  can  talk,  meet  new  people,  and  build  our  ever-­‐growing  community.  

 

*************************************************************************************************    

Please  complete  the  form  below  and  return  to  the  Fellowship/Coffee  Hour  boxes  in  the  Narthex  or  Fellowship  Hall:    

Name:_________________________________      Tel.  No.:_______________________________  

E-­‐mail:  ________________________________________________________________________  

___      I  would  like  to  sign  up  to  be  a  Coffee  Hour  Host  (your  name  will  be  added  to  the  Coffee  Hour  Hosts    on  MyBPC).  

___    Please  remove  my  name  from  the  Coffee  Hour  Hosts    group  on  MyBPC.  

___    I  would  like  to  form  a  Coffee  Hour  team  with  the  following  church  members:  

 ______________________________________________________________________________  

Thank  you  in  advance  for  your  support  ~  Coffee  and  Friends  make  the  Perfect  Blend  

Please  contact  Linda  Phelps  with  any  questions:    [email protected]    or  471-­‐1004  

 

 

 

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The  Caring  Closet    A  Compassionate  Ministry  of  BPC          "And  the  King  will  say,  'Truly  I  tell  you,  just  as  you  did  it  to  one  of  the  least  of    these  who  are  members  of  my  family,  you  did  it  to  me'."      Matthew  25:40  

 

The  Caring  Closet  is  an  important  ministry  of  BPC,  created  by  one  of  our  youth,  Reed  Swain,  in  concert  with  the  prison  ministry  of  the  Rev.  Beth  Richeson.  It  provides  a  backpack  of  clothing  and  other  necessities  for  women    who  are  leaving  the  prison  to  begin  new  lives.  Many  among  us  do  not  realize  that  these  women  often  leave  without  anything,  and  often  do  not  have  anything  to  wear  as  they  leave.  Our  ministry  provides  them  with  both  necessary  clothing,  and  the  dignity  that  goes  along  with  many  of  the  simpler  things  in  life.    It  is  a  way  for  us  to  care  for  our  sisters  in  the  family  of  Christ.    During  the  month  of  April,  we  will  be  holding  a  clothing  drive  to  replenish  the  Caring  Closet,  and  also  to  gather  winter  clothing  to  support  the  Deacon's  clothing  drive,  usually  held  in  the  fall.  Throughout  the  month  of  April,  we  would  be  grateful  for  donations  of  both  new  and  gently  used  clothing  and  other  items.  The  items  we  are  seeking  include:  

• Backpacks    

• New  Clothing,  including  underwear,  socks,  bras  and  pajamas  

• New  or  Gently  Used  Clothing,  including  jeans  and  sweatpants,  tee  shirts  (L  and  XL),  Sweatshirts  (L  &  XL),    Fleece  jackets,  rain  coats,  vests,  winter  coats,  boots  and  sneakers  

• And  some  miscellaneous  things...a  full  shopping  list  is  available  in  Fellowship  Hall.    

Please  drop  off  your  donations  on  the  designated  table  in  Fellowship  Hall  during  the  month  of  April.    Of  course,  we  are  happy  to  receive  donations  throughout  the  year,  but  please  help  us  to  have  a  successful  clothing  drive  throughout  April!    For  more  information  about  The  Caring  Closet,  please  contact  Susan  Swain  at  [email protected].  

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Sunday Flowers

Members  of  the  congregation  are  invited  to  place  flowers  on  the  communion  table.    The  cost  is  $45  per  bouquet  that  can  be  taken  home  or  given  to  a  member  of  the  congregation  that  is  ill  -­‐  or  the  bouquet  can  be  brought  in  by  the  person  sponsoring  that  Sunday.  Flowers  can  be  in  memory  of  someone,  anniversary  celebration,  birthday,  new  baby  in  the  family,  etc.  Please  contact  Charlene  Isham  at    603-­‐472-­‐376  or  [email protected]  to  sign  up.

 

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BPC  Kids!  Come  Celebrate    Lent  &  Easter  Together!  

 

Third  Graders  -­‐  Bring  your  parents  and  your  Bibles  to  the  pot-­‐luck  faith  feast  on  Wednesday,  April  2  beginning  at    

6:30  p.m.    After  dinner  we  will  have  a  blast  learning  through  games  and  activities  how  to  read  your  Bible!    

Fourth  Graders  -­‐  Bring  your  parents  to  the  pot-­‐luck  faith  feast  on  Wednesday,  April  9  beginning  at  6:30  p.m.    

After  dinner  you  will  use  your  creativity  to  write  prayers  to  be  used  in    worship  the  next  few  weeks.    

Fifth  Graders  -­‐  Bring  your  parents  to  the  pot-­‐luck  faith  feast  on  Wednesday,  April  16  

beginning  at  6:30  p.m.  and  take  a  “tour”  with  Pastor  John  through  the  Holy  Land!    

All  Kids  -­‐  join  in  the  Palm  Parade  on  Sunday,  April  13  (Palm  Sunday)!  

Right  after  church  school  we  will  meet  in  Fellowship  Hall  (9:50)  to  get  ready  for  the  palm  parade  in  worship.    

For  Our  Older  Kids  and  Parents  -­‐  on  Thursday,  April  17  beginning  at  7:00  p.m.,  come  and  

experience  a  dramatic  presentation  of  the  Last  Supper.  A  must  see!    

Toddlers  through  2nd  Graders  -­‐  Join  Pastor  Karen  and  John  at  the  Easter  Event,  Saturday,  April  19  from    

10  -­‐11:30  a.m.    Stories,  songs,  scripture,  snacks,  and  the  Easter  egg  hunt  will  be  happening!!    Bring  your  own  Easter  Basket!  

 

 

Easter  Sunday,  April  27    

8:30  a.m.  –  Children  and  family  service  with  kids  choir.  

Confirmands  are  welcomed!  

10:30  a.m.  –  Traditional  celebration  with  Senior  Choir,    Handbells,  and  brass.  Mission  Trip  commissioning.