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Want To Be A Part of Something Important? Join our Hospitality Team. Click here to find out more.
New Group Formation- Come check it out at MSCC[ See below]
A new group forming at Main Street Church - a group of people seeking to follow in the way of Jesus who want to meet each week for support, exploration, discernment and encouragement (beyond Sunday morning worship)- might you be ready to participate? Speak with Joan and let's birth something life changing and renewing this Lent and beyond.....
Join the Women at the Women at the Well is a women’s spiritual journey group. They meet the first Monday of the month.
WOMEN AT THE WELL
Women at the Well is working to grow and be open to all women of faith in Amesbury ~ beginning this month we continue to encourage all women of Main Street and their friends to attend! We will also be spreading the word to our neighbor churches in Amesbury.
We look forward to seeing you.
Prayer Shawl Knitters
The second Thursday of the month knitters meet to knit, chat, laugh and pray at Marion Main’s home. The group makes and blesses prayer shawls which are given to folks when they are sick, baptized, joining the church. There are many able teachers if you don’t know how to knit. Can’t make that time? Get a pattern and yarn and knit in your own home.
Steppe up In
Warmly and well dressed people find clothing and fun housewares at our Steppe Up In Shoppe. This outreach to the community happens with lots of volunteer time. Shop keepers work Wednesdays from 3-6 and Saturday from 9-noon. Sorters sift through donations on Tuesday mornings from 8:30-11 ish. Nancy Noseworthy can tell you more and Nancy Knapp will sign you up for a shift during opening hours.
Pettengill Saturday Night Meal
One Saturday a month we join energy with the Central Congregational Church and other local volunteers to deliver home cooked meals to individuals and families in the area. Dinner guests are signed up through the Pettingill House. Our team makes casseroles, provide milk, assembles salads, breads, desserts and deliver the meals. Jane Church can give you recipes and any information you need j.ansaldo@comcast.net .
Camp Sunshine 2011
nterested in volunteering at Camp Sunshine this summer? Well, the summer schedule is finally in. During coffee hour this week 3/14 one of the CSS volunteers will be available to answer questions and help coordinate summer schedules for potential MSCC volunteers.
Camp Sunshine is a camp in Casco, Maine for critically ill children and their families. The camp is staffed primarily with volunteers and MSCC has been volunteering at camp sunshine for the past 5 years. Interest in camp has grown significantly during this time, there are opportunities to go for 1 week or half week sessions can be split between MSCC volunteers. www.camp sunshine.org . Bonnie and Al Wilson can also be contacted at 978-388-1629 or at latins3@hotmail.com
Adult Faith Formation
Sunday evenings find adults in all different stages of learning gathering in the Webster Room for a time of spiritual and faith growth. Courses of study have included such things as “Waiting and Watching – An Advent Study”; “The Heart of Christianity”; “Living the Questions”. PhD’s in biblical studies are not required. To learn about the current offering or request a topic of study contact Rev. Joan at 978.388.0982 – joan.MacPherson@main-street-church.org.
Wednesday Bible Study
11-noon each week we get together in the Parish House to read the bible passages for Sunday. This is a time to hear ancient, life changing words – ask questions, let them penetrate our hearts and consider how God is speaking to and calling each of us. No prior experience needed. If you have questions please feel free to contact our Pastor with questions at joan.MacPherson@main-street-church.org.
