Fri, May 16 2008 Vacation Bible School Registration has begun for Vacation Bible School at Island Pond Baptist Church in Hampstead, for June 23-27. This year's Hawaiian-themed Outrigger Island will teach children to talk about God's truth and to live it out in the unpredictable seas of their lives. Outrigger Island is open to children who turned 4 by September 2007 through those who have completed sixth grade. Kids will "island hop" among Beach Hut Bible Studies, Crafts Cabana, The Snack Shack, Outrigger Recreation, Missions Outlook Point, The Music Lagoon and Worship Waterfalls between 9 a.m. and noon each day. Kids in third through sixth grade may continue their island adventure during the Outer Island afternoon activities, Monday through Thursday including lunch, music/drama and sports, noon to 2 p.m. Family Beach Night will be held Thursday evening, June 26. Register online at www.IslandPondBC.org, by mail at 26 North Salem Road, Hampstead, or call 329-5959. children registered in April earn five bonus points toward their team's score.
American chop suey supper American chop suey supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 19, at the East Hampstead Union Church located at 225 E. Main St. (Route 121A) just south of Route 111. The menu will feature two types of American chop suey (pasta, tomatoes, ground beef), salad, rolls, assorted desserts, and beverages. Cost for the meal is $6 for adults, $3 for children under 12, no charge for preschoolers. Chair-lift accessible. Take-out meals are available. Proceeds benefit the Mortgage Fund of this historic church. For more information, call 378-0683 or e-mail ehuc@comcast.net.
Musical program Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical music on Saturday, April 12, at 7 p.m. Features Chris Ganter and Aubrie Dionne playing flute with harpsichord and organ. There is no charge for the concert; a freewill offering will be taken. The church is located at 126 Pillsbury Road in Londonderry. For more information, call 434-2113.
Rummage sale Rummage sale at Hampton's First Congregational Church, 127 Winnacunnet Road on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. All-day cafe serves an array of tasty treats for adults and kids alike. Mother's Day and Treasures areas offer unusual and delightful gifts, while the Garden Party and Cooks' Corner now encompass The Potting Shed. Held in Fellowship Hall, rain or shine.
Monthly couples tune-up Save your marriage before and after it starts, Sunday, April 20, 3 to 5 p.m. Join other couples every third Sunday of the month for coffee, dessert, DVD presentation and discussion. Let your marriage become the wonderful journey God intended it to be. For more information, call 362-6011 or e-mail couplesministry@verizon.net.
Ladies Tea All ladies — young, old and in between — are invited to a Ladies' Tea at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 63 E. Broadway, Derry, on Sunday, April 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. Come dressed in your favorite spring dress for some refreshments and fun.
Workshop on depression Institute for Christian Renewal and New Creation Healing Center, both in Plaistow, are co-sponsoring a workshop called "Depression: Hope for Healing" on Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Haverhill Alliance Church, 284 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. The workshop is designed for individuals suffering from depression and for those who love and care for those who are depressed. There will be plenary sessions and workshops offered by several leaders in the field of medicine, counseling and prayer. For more information, call 382-7391.
Jacob Brothers concert The Jacobs Brothers of Dillsburg, Pa., will appear at Windham Bible Chapel at 14 Cobbetts Pond Road in Windham on Saturday, April 19, at 6 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. There will be a Love Offering taken to help pay for the Jacob Brothers' expenses. For more information, see www.windhambible.com or call 898-9899.
Help those in need New Creation Healing Center, 148 Plaistow Road (Route 125), Plaistow, is a collection drop-off spot for two items that help those in need. First, and in conjunction with the Lions Clubs International, New Creation accepts and passes on good quality, but no longer needed, eyeglasses. In conjunction with the Plaistow Food Bank, New Creation accepts nonperishable foodstuffs. For further information, call 382-7391.
Family Camp A Family Camp is offered for families with children ages of 4 to 6. The camp teaches families about Jewish heritage, history and culture. Scheduled dates and themes include Passover on April 13 and a tentative visit from Shaliach (Carmel) on May 4. Etz Hayim Synagogue meets at the Church of the Transfiguration, 1 Hood Road, Derry. For more information, call 432-0004 or visit the Web site at www.etzhayim.org.
Prayer appointments New Creation Healing Center offers half-hour prayer appointments between 1 and 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. On the third Thursday of every month, a chapel service is also held for staff, patients, clients and the public. They take place from 12:15 to 12:50 p.m. on the second floor of New Creation's offices. Includes singing, prayer and a biblical message from an area pastor. The center is a drop-off place for nonperishable foods to aid the area food pantry. Items may be dropped off Monday through Friday during the day and the first and third Saturday mornings of the month. New Creation Healing Center is a drop-off location for no-longer-needed eyeglasses for the Lions Club Eyeglasses Project. The nonprofit regional wellness facility is at 148 Plaistow Road, Plaistow. Call 382-7391.
Godtube Rockingham Church and St. Matthew's Methodist Church have been coordinating and putting together short videos highlighting the previous week's worship service and posting it on Godtube. The Rock offers Promiseland, the children's program for ages 4-6, immediately before the 10 a.m. worship service. It is a time for children and youth to learn to apply biblical values to their daily lives. The Rockingham Church is currently meeting at Sawyers Banquet Facility on Route 125 in Plaistow as they look forward to the construction of their own church building on Route 108 in Plaistow. For more information, call Pastor Steve Murray at 887-4194, or e-mail steve@rockchurch.org or visit www.rockchurch.org.
Church ministries First Baptist Church of Salem offers a variety of family and individual ministries during the week. Youth groups meet on Wednesday and Sunday evenings. Family Night is held on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Family Night begins with a free meal at 6 and classes for all ages from 7 to 8. The church is at 101 School St. in Salem. For more information, contact the office at 893-9191. Bible study Tuesday night informal, nondenominational Bible study at the home of Dr. Mary Pearson and the Rev. Canon Mark Pearson. They are currently leading a study on "David — A Man After God's Own Heart," applying the story of King David to our lives today. The location is 23 Faith Drive, Hampstead (off East Road, south of Route 111) and the program begins at 7 p.m. For more information call Monday-Thursday during the day at 382-0273 or evenings (except Tuesdays) at 329-7341.
Healing Center New Creation Healing Center in Plaistow, a whole-person wellness center combining family practice medicine, massage, counseling, chaplaincy and prayer ministry, has a monthly chapel service to which patients, clients and the public are invited. "Chapel" is a nondenominational service with a teaching message brought by an area pastor or leader of a ministry. Always on the third Thursday and runs from 12:15 to 12:50 p.m. on the second floor of New Creation's building, 148 Plaistow Road, Plaistow. For information, call 382-7391.
Food Pantry First Baptist Church Community Food Pantry will remain open during the construction at the church site and has moved to 4 Crystal Ave., next to the old location. Hours are Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon, as well as the first and last Thursday of the month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Call 421-1897. The First Baptist Church is at the corner of East Broadway and Crystal Avenue in Derry. For more information, call the church office at 432-3482 or visit http://fbcderry.com.
Kid's Klub Windham Bible Chapel holds Kid's Klub on Fridays. Children ages 4 through the fourth grade are invited from 6 to 8 p.m. The Evangelical Free Church is at 14 Cobbetts Pond Road in Windham. For more information, call 898-9899 or visit www.windhambible.com.
Ministries Island Pond Baptist Church offers several ministries. Men's ministry is held every Thursday at 6:45 p.m., women's ministry groups meet on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., and the Morning Light Bible study meets on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Child care is provided during Morning Light. Higher Standard youth group meets on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. The church is at 26 N. Salem Road in Hampstead. For more information, call the church office at 329-5959 or visit www.islandpondbc.org.
Christian Healing Trinity Charismatic Episcopal Church in conjunction with New Creation Healing Center, will have services of Christian Healing on the first Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. Christian Healing services consist of worship with hymns, prayers and a teaching from the Bible applied to daily life. Trinity Church will offer two Bible studies each week. One is Tuesday nights from 7 to 8:30 at the Pearson home, 23 Faith Drive (off East Road), Hampstead. The subject for the next several weeks will be "King David, A Man After God's Heart." Call evenings, 329-7341. The other is Sunday nights at 6 at the Isbister home, 23 Scott Lane, Sandown. Call nights 887-2985. Overcomers, a Christian program based on Alcoholics Anonymous, is held Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A women's Bible study is held at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays at the home of Ronnie Isbister, 23 Scott Lane in Sandown. For more information, call Ronnie Isbister at 887-2985. Every third Thursday, the church co-sponsors half-hour prayer appointments between 1 and 3 p.m. To book an appointment, call the New Creation Healing Center office at 382-7391. Trinity Church worships at the Newton Junction Baptist Church, 18 West Main St., Newton Junction. Call 382-0273.
Prayer meetings St. Thomas Aquinas offers the Children of Mary Prayer Group. Meetings are on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the church. Wednesday staff prayer meetings are held at noon. Charismatic Prayer Meetings are held on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Knitting a Tighter Community meets on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Baby items such as diaper bags, size 2 and 3 diapers (small packages), bottles, baby wipes, onesies and sleepers are needed for the Baby Outreach Program. Bring any donations to the friary office. The church requests e-mail addresses from parishioners and those who want more information in order to send information out more efficiently. Include name, address, telephone number and e-mail address and mail the information or e-mail staderry@stthomasderry.org. The church is at 26 Crystal Ave., in Derry. Visit the Web site at http://stthomasderry.org or call the friary office at 432-5000 for information.
Sunday breakfasts First Parish Church serves breakfast each Sunday from 7 to 9 a.m. The cost is $6 for adults, and $5 for children and seniors. The church is at 47 E. Derry Road. For more information, call the church at 434-0628 or visit www.fpc-ucc.org.
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