Author: Angela Finet

Gratitude Workshop, Sat. March 30

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Some Christians make a point of giving something up during Lent, but Pastor Angela suggests “giving something away” instead. Join her for a Gratitude Workshop on Saturday, March 30th at 10 am. You will be guided through a series of prompts to “give your thanks away.”

She wrote:  “As I’ve been preparing to lead this workshop, I’ve been really excited by my evolving understanding of what the word “gratitude” even means. Is it something we “owe” someone because of their generosity – or is it so much more? I hope you’ll come and explore how focusing on gratitude, even just a little bit, can change everything!”

Please bring $10 for the workshop – we will use note cards as part of the workshop, and the money will go towards Major Maintenance. Invite your friends.

“Soup”er Sunday, Youth Fundraiser

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Please Join us for “Soup”er Sunday! On Sunday, March 24th the Youth will be taking donations for Quarts of soup. Want an easy Sunday Lunch or Dinner without all the hassle? Grab some fresh made soup!

The youth will meet with the soup makers at 6:30 on Saturday the 23rd to make the following soups: Vegetable, Pasta Figole, Chicken Noodle, Pasole, Broccoli and Cheddar, Tomato and maybe more! Come on down to the kitchen after Church on the 24th and try a cup or pick up a quart to take home!

To make the soups and any help-supplies, crock pots etc.-would be appreciated. Please let us know if you think you may be interested in making or eating soup so we can plan accordingly.

Pizza Hut Fundraiser

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It’s time for another FUNdraiser for our Major Maintenance fund.  This event is Wednesday, April 3, anytime between 11:00 am and 10:00 pm, at the Pizza Hut in Bristow (at the Harris Teeter Shopping Center).

If we spend more than $500 in food, we will receive 20% of our purchases back.  (If we spend less than $500, we will receive a check for 10% of the total).  As long as we present the ticket, this offer is good for dine-in, carry-out or delivery (if delivery is available where you live).

You MUST present the ticket at the time of your order.  Click on the link below to print out your tickets.  Feel free to share tickets with your friends, but we cannot stand outside the door and hand them out to their regular patrons.  Let’s be good neighbors!

Fundraiser Tickets 2

Thank you for your continuing support of our efforts to care for this place of ministry in the Nokesville community!

Volunteer! Basket/Visitation Ministry

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Have you ever had your day brightened by an unexpected gift, and you’d like to pay it forward? We have a perfect idea for you! We’d like to meet one Saturday each quarter to put together a small basket of treats and make (or simply write a greeting in) a card to take to our shut ins. We currently have 10 members who could use a visit to brighten their day. After making the baskets, you’ll schedule a time to drop off one basket (or gift bag) with greetings from the church.

Our first gathering is Saturday, February 16 at 10:00 am at the church. Feel bring to bring small lotions, Nutrigrain bars, small packages of tissues and sugar-free hard candy. Other basket ideas are welcome. Please contact Pastor Angela or Mary Gough if you are interested. This is a great excuse for a short visit to people who will appreciate it more than you know!

Celebrate Charlotte Bear and Valentine’s Day!

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Charlotte Bear was ordained into the set-apart ministry on Sunday, Dec. 30 at Woodbridge COB. We want to celebrate her accomplishment as her home church this coming Sunday, Feb. 10. Please bring a dish and plan to stay after worship here at NCOB for a time of fellowship and celebration. Join us as we say, “Well done, good and faithful servant!”

During the pot-luck meal, the Christian Ed Ministry team will host Valentine-themed activities for the church children and any visiting children who are in Preschool-8th grade. After the children have finished eating, simply send them over to the Kid’s club area where members of the Christian Ed team will have games, crafts and other Valentine-themed activities set up to entertain them. Parents may continue to enjoy their meal and fellowship time.