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Brookside Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
2013 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03104-2528
Tel. (603) 669-2807 • Fax (603) 668-9041
Visit Our Web Site: www.brooksidecc.org
WHAT’S INSIDE
Pastor’s Message
Chronicle Returns page 2
Brookside 101 page 2
Facing Deportation
What can we do to help? page 3
Read the Good Book
The Lectionary for February page 5
When Do I…?
Sunday volunteer schedules. page 6
Church School News
Busy Time page 4
Women’s Conference page 4
General Information page 7
Faithful Stewards
We appreciate all you do! page 5
Room to Grow, Room to Serve, Room for You An Open and Affirming Congregation
February, 2018
Save the Date!
Join us Fellowship Hall on Sunday,
February 11th after worship to talk about
supporting our Immigrant and Refugee
Sisters and Brothers
February, 2018 2
Message From Pastor Eric
Beloved,
It’s a joy to write this article for our February Chronicle. As you know, we’ve been through
some significant staff changes as of late. We are sorry we did not have a January edition.
Pam Hickey is our new Administrative Assistant and she is the one who will ensure the pro-
duction and delivery of the Chronicle to your eyes. But, we hope you will continue to submit
articles for the monthly newsletter on the 15th of the month knowing there will continue to
be a Chronicle for them to appear. Pam has courageously and magnificently started serving
in this role during THE busiest time of the Church year for an Administrative Assistant –
Christmas and Annual Meeting. Now, that things are becoming increasingly stable as Pam
learns, the Chronicle will reappear regularly!
I am hoping articles will be submitted so we can share about our service to God through
Brookside Church
Brookside 101 - February 25th
Have you been visiting Brookside and wanted to learn more? Are you considering church membership? Then join us in the Manning House of Brookside Church at 11:30 for "Brookside 101" to learn more about Brookside. We hope you will join us!
Already a Brookside member? This is a great fellowship event to help others connect with this congregation. So, please do invite friends, family, and others to attend. Please RSVP by February 20th by calling the Church Office x100 or e-mailing [email protected]
February, 2018 3
15 * 15 * 15 * 15 * Chronicle Deadline * 15 * 15 * 15 * 15
Please submit all items for the March Chronicle by Thursday, February 15. You can deliver them in
person, send them by mail, or e-mail them to: Pam at [email protected] Thank you.
God’s Children Facing Deportation All individuals are God's children, no matter their race,
creed, and country of origin
Are you aware of Maranatha Indonesian UCC, a local Christian church in the seacoast area whose many members fled religious persecution, and have been threatened with deportation after years of com-munity participation in NH? Or that there has been a recent District Court ruling to call a temporary halt to the deportation of local Indonesians?
Are you familiar with someone in your community who has been impacted by the issues of immigra-tion or potential deportation swirling in and out of headline news? Do you wonder what one person could possibly do in the midst of a resurgence of angry and hate filled rhetoric and public policy?
The Brookside Mission Outreach Ministry has set Sunday, February 11 as a day to focus on sharing amongst ourselves some ideas of how we should and can respond to the many needs of individuals and families who have immigrated to or sought refuge in our country and our communities.
M/OM is currently in conversation with the New Hampshire Immigrant Solidarity Network and the International Institute of New England to have these organizations help support and facilitate our discussion and our decisions for action and participation in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable people.
"If you get to know someone with an open case you could write a letter of support for them which could help persuade a judge to decide in their favor." "You can hold individuals facing deportation in your prayers on an ongoing basis" "You could become better educated about what our faith and our denomina-tion say about welcoming the strangers and aliens among us."
Please plan to join us Sunday morning at Brookside on 2/11/2018 for this important opportunity. More information will be forthcoming through our Sunday bulletins and weekly social media offerings.
Men Are Invited to “No Green Bananas” This group of retired Brookside men meets on the 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays of the month at 9 am at Blake’s Restaurant (Maple & Webster Streets) to enjoy breakfast and discussion. Join them on Tuesdays, February 6 & 20 for good food and company. For more info, call Herb Pence, 624-1287.
February, 2018 4
Church School News
December17th we finished the Unit, “Celebrate the Birth of Jesus.” Bob Boisvert taught Storytelling, Jean
Dickson taught Mission, and Jim Peace and his daughters Jillian and Mary taught cooking. Christmas Eve and
New Year’s Eve there were no workshops.
On January 7th we started a new Unit, “Jesus and the Children.” This Unit focuses on the familiar story of
Jesus and the children that is found in Matthew 19: 13-15 where the disciples try to keep the children away
from Jesus. This Unit emphasis that children have important gifts to share here at church and in the world.
In the first session of this Unit Katy Martey taught Art, Rand Cayer taught Games, and Brian Brady taught
Spiritual Practices. In February we will have Storytelling, Science and Cooking workshops. The last week of
February there will be a multi-age workshop.
Next Loaves and Fishes Offering on February 4
Remember our monthly Loaves and Fishes offering on the first Sunday of every month. Please bring non-perishable (and non-expired) food items to worship that day, or leave them in the special collection boxes in the back hallway during the week if you won’t be in worship. Personal-size toiletry items are also welcome. All donated items are put to good use by New Horizons via their soup kitchen, food pantry and shelter.
Delegation from Zimbabwe coming October 2018
The Ukama Mission Group of the New Hampshire Conference UCC is planning to bring a delegation from
the United Church of Christ in Zimbabwe to NH in October 2018. A local church may host a delegate from
its partner congregation in Zimbabwe. Brookside has a chance to be involved as a host, or in a joint
venture with one or more local congregations to host a delegate from Zimbabwe.
Look for more information posted around the church, or on the bulletin boards
in Fellowship Hall, or talk with Jean Dickson. Or you may send an email inquiry to
Richard Slater at [email protected] or Kathy Blair at [email protected]
UCC Women's Conference
The New England Women's Celebration takes place every 4 years. The purpose of Celebra-
tions is to reach women in the pews and involve them in learning and sharing faith beyond
the local church and Conference setting. It is organized by women from United Church (UCC)
congregations across New England. The event is April 6-8 in Portland, Maine. For more information, please
visit http://www.uccwomenscelebration.org to register.
February, 2018 5
February 4
Hebrew Scriptures Isaiah 40:21-31
Psalm 147:1-11,20c
Christian Testament I Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39
February 11
Hebrew Scriptures 2 Kings 2:1-12
Psalm 50:1-6
Christian Testament 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Mark 9:2-9
February 18
Hebrew Scriptures Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 25:1-10
Christian Testament 1 Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:9-15 February 25
Hebrew Scriptures Genesis 17:1-7,15-16
Psalm 22:23-31
Christian Testament Romans 4:13-25
Mark 8:31-38 or Mark 9:2-9
Lectionary Readings for February
Each issue of the Chronicle features monthly Bible readings,
so that you can read and reflect on your own, at a time that suits
you best.
Faithful Stewards Corner
Our thanks to:
Sally Sederquist for helping with making decorations for the Church’s Christmas tree.
Dorice Reitchel for helping with making decorations for the church’s Christmas tree.
Leigh Polish for making the new angel crowns and reopening the angel wings.
Julie Worthington for fluffing the Christmas tree.
Anne Rodman, Doug Dixon, Pastor Eric, Ellen Tourigny, Kira Morehouse, Chris Taylor and
Brian Brady for leading the workshops for our intergenerational worship on January 4th.
Lisa Brock for taking the pictures that were used on the ornaments and finding the 2016
script for the Living Nativity.
Debi Rapson for the beautiful slideshow viewed in worship and Annual Meeting.
Sarah Duffley (past moderator) and all those who have served on a Ministry or Committee.
If any ministry member has someone to mention for the “Faithful Stewards Corner,” send their names to
the church office by the 15th of each month for the Chronicle.
February, 2018 6
USHERS
February 4 February 11 Joe Nenni Sis Dunn Don Waldrupe Bob Dunn Jeff Rapson Bruce Richards Virginia Mabie
February 18 February 25 Sarah Merrill Denise Forest Bob Merrill Doug Dixon Dave Miglori Bill Hoysradt Jeff Rapson Herb Pence
DEACONS OF THE WEEK
February 4 February 11 Michael Beaule, Doug Dixon TBA
February 18 February 25 TBA TBA
ACOLYTES
February 4 February 11 Derrick Dixon Andrew Tanuma
February 18 February 25 Kyra Whitehead Abel Firman
NURSERY/CRIB ROOM
February 4 February 11 Sandy Mun Elaine Knight Kam Mun Jay Trecartin February 18 February 25 Christina Alvarez Patty Cayer Isabelle Strandson Laura Tourigny
READERS
February 4 February 11 Doug Dixon Mark Watts February 18 February 25 Loretta Brady Doug Dixon
If you are interested in volunteering to be a reader, contact Mary Pratt or
any member of the Christian Formation Ministry.
Fellowship Hour Clean-up
Thank you to the following, who will
clean up after Fellowship Hour this month:
2/04: Bill Hoysradt
2/11: Watts Family
2/18: Jeff Rapson
2/25: Sis Dunn
February, 2018 7
Holy Communion
The sacrament of Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, February 4, served by: Scott Milne, Brian Brady, Chris Taylor. Doug Dixon will be assisting.
Please note, we use gluten-free bread for Communion, so that those who have a gluten intolerance may participate fully in the sacrament.
Interested in Membership? Looking to Schedule a Baptism?
If you would like to become a covenant member of Brookside Congregational Church (or if you have questions about what it means to become a member), please speak with Pastor Eric (669-2807, ext. 101 or [email protected]). He will schedule an informational gathering to talk about what member-ship means once he hears from folks who might be interested.
Pastor Eric is also the person to contact to make arrangements for Baptism.
If You’re Hospitalized or Need Pastoral Care
Remember to call the church office (669-2807) or send an email if you want the pastor or visitation team to know that you’re in the hospital or in need of spiritual care. Due to federal law, hospitals are not permitted to provide us with this information.
Brookside Congregational Church United Church of Christ
2013 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03104
Telephone (603) 669-2807 Fax (603) 668-9041
Web Site: www.brooksidecc.org
Sunday Worship & Church School:10:00 am
Church Office Hours: Monday – Thursday,
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Rev. Eric Jackson, Senior Pastor
“Drop-in” Office Hours: Tues. 11-12:30
(Monday is the Pastor’s Day Off)
Office tel. 603 669-2807 x 101;
Emergency tel. 603-933-3178
email: [email protected] Note: Our Senior Pastor maintains a consistent presence in the Church Office. Please remember that the Pastor is frequently called away, or may have other commitments during the day. It is best to call or email first if you need to speak with him. You will receive a response within 24 hours. Pastor Eric is always available for conversation over coffee/tea or enjoying a meal with Covenant Mem-bers and Friends of the Church. Please contact the Church Office to schedule a time to meet with Pastor
Here’s the Monthly $$ Report
Any questions regarding the detail of the
treasurer's report below may be directed to
Dale Trombley at 491-3491, or e-mail her at
TREASURER'S REPORT
For the period ending December 31, 2017
Actual vs. Budget
Month Actual Budget Var.
Total Income 36,148 39,062 (2,914)
Total Expenses 30,438 38,340 7,902
Net Gain 5,710 722 4,988
Year-to-date Actual Budget Var.
Total Income 338,086 339,828 (1,742)
Total Expenses 337,668 341,645 3,977
Net Gain 418 (1,817) 2,235
Actual Budget Var.
Total YTD 170,381 170,278 103
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