St. Jude Parish
Memorial Day Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery in Londonderry for our deceased relatives and friends and those who served our country in the Armed Services. The Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m., Monday May 26. Those wishing to attend are reminded to bring chairs and, should the need arise, bug spray. In the event of rain, the Mass will be celebrated at St. Jude Church.
Concert
The Londonderry Presbyterian Church, PCUSA, is co-hosting a concert put on by the University of Dubuque Choir at the Litchfield Community Church Presbyterian this Friday, May, 16, at 7 p.m. The Litchfield Church is located at Route 3A in Litchfield.
Bone marrow drive
A bone marrow drive is being held in honor of Leigh Buckley of Derry on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Calvary Bible Church, Derry. Anyone ages 18 to 60 in good health may be tested. Testing to join the National Marrow Donor Program is done with a painless cheek swab. Most insurance companies will cover the testing fee.
Apple Country Craft Fair
Apple Country Craft Fair Spring Fling, Saturday, May 17, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 3 Peabody Row, Londonderry. For more information, call 437-8333 or e-mail admin.stpeter@comcast.net.
Walk the Land
Walk the Land, Sunday, May 18, at 1 p.m. at Etz Hayim Synagogue. Meet at the synagogue to register for the walk. Opening ceremony from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m., with speakers former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen and Windham state Rep. Jason Bedrick. For more information, call 895-6120 or e-mail soreffs15@aol.com.
Londonderry Presbyterian Church
Granite State Ringers Handbell Choir at Londonderry Presbyterian Church, Saturday, May 31 at 7 p.m. Reception will follow the concert in the church's Fellowship Hall. Free and open to the public, however, a free will offering will be taken. Londonderry Presbyterian Church is located at 126 Pillsbury Road, at the intersection of Pillsbury and Mammoth. For more information, call 434-2113.
Calvary Bible Church Vacation Bible School
Answers in Genesis' Amazon Expedition - The Ultimate Trek Through Time, June 23-27, grades 4-6, 8:45 a.m. to noon. Register on Monday, June 23 at 8:30 a.m. We'll be jammin' in the jungle with songs, dramas, crafts, games, goodies and more. See you in the rainforest! Located at 145 Hampstead Rd, Derry. For more information call 434-1516 or visit www.cbcderry.org.
Londonderry Christian Church
God's Big Backyard Vacation Bible School July 21-25, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,children entering K-8 grade. They will learn about serving family, friends, community and Jesus through hands-on Bible stories. They will sing lively Bible songs, make crafts, have snacks and play games. After lunch all the children will board a bus and go on a fun outing together like bowling, ice skating and mini golf. The cost for the week is $60 per child, $150 per family. For more information or to register, call 432-4630.
North Salem United Methodist Church
Yard Sale, Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at North Salem United Methodist Church, 389 & 395 Main St., Salem. Rent a space for $15. For more information call 898-9676.
First Congregational Church of Salem
Yard Sale, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds will go to support the church programs. For more information call 893-3421. The First Congregational Church is located at 15 Lawrence Road, Salem.
St. Christopher's yard sale
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church is holding its fourth annual yard sale on Saturday, May 17, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fundraiser for the church will take place at St. Christopher's, 187 East Road, Hampstead. Items include home goods, furniture, sports equipment, clothes, toys and more. The event will take place rain or shine. For more information, call 329-4674 or visit www.saintcs.org.
Fiddle concert
"The Music of Aiofe Galbally," an immigrant's tale told with piano and three fiddles, May 18 at 2 p.m. at the Chester Congregational Church, Chester. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 887-2478.
Choir concert
Evangel University Concert Choir, May 15 at 7 p.m., Trinity Assembly of God, 53 North Main St., Derry. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 434-0408 or visit www.tagderry.com.
Bible study
The women's Bible study, an interdenominational gathering of women, continues every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Plaistow Public Library, Main Street, Plaistow. For more information, call 887-2985.
Buffet breakfast
All-you-can-eat buffet, Saturday, May 10, 8 to 11 a.m. at Bethany Chapel, Manchester. Cost is $6 per person, $3 for children ages 5-12, under 5 is free. For more information, call 497-8754.
Vacation Bible schools
"Power Lab" Vacation Bible School at Londonderry Presbyterian Church, June 23 to 27. All are welcome to attend to "Discover Jesus' Miraculous Power." This high-energy week is filled with drama, songs, games, crafts and delicious snacks. The cost is $20, and sign-ups are for the 9 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. session. For more information or to sign up, call 434-2113 or lpowers@lpcnh.org.
Vacation Bible School registration 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.
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.
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.
