Andover Congregational Church News

October 2017

Press Release

Where has the summer gone? Now, all of a sudden, – or so it seems – the days are getting shorter, the leaves are changing color (and falling) and the days and nights are cooler. God’s world is constantly changing!

The Missions Committee continues to keep very busy. In addition to collecting over $500

for Aspire Woman’s Center in Laconia (provides an alternative to women getting an

abortion), they collected and distributed school supplies to help students in Franklin.

Also, backpacks with school supplies were delivered to AE/MS to be distributed to

students. Thirty (30) “Green Eggs and Ham” books were given to each student entering

the Kindergarten class. Most recently, our Church collected over $500 to be sent to

Samaritan’s Purse to assist the hurricane victims in Texas and Florida. We also continue to help out at the Twin Rivers Food Pantry the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Call Linda McGrail (934-3896) if you would like to be a part of this.

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An adult Sunday School class on the study of the “Book of Romans” began on September 10th and it’s not too late to join in. It’s held in the Grange Hall on Sunday mornings beginning around 8:15 AM. Come join us in this study – coffee is provided.

Wednesday morning Bible Study began on September 20th.. It runs from 9:30 AM to about 11:15 AM. We welcome new people. If you would like to join us, call the Church office at 735-5160 for further information.

Men’s Breakfast will start up again on October 14th at the Grange Hall. They are held the 2nd Saturday of each month, beginning around 8:15 AM. Come and enjoy good fellowship, an encouraging message and a delicious breakfast.

Our annual Christmas Fair and Bake Sale will be held on November 18th under the direction of Donna Thompson. More on this next month.

We welcome new children to our Sunday School program. The time is 9:30 AM – the same time as Church. Always feel free to call the Church office (735-5160) to speak with Pastor John Wagner for more information on what’s going on at the Church or if you need help in any way.

Thought for the day: “Feed your faith and your doubts will starve to death.” (Read Hebrews 10:39)