Deering Community Church News and Events

Summer Fair Time

2009-07-02T17:48:00.000-07:00

Details can be found in the Church Newsletter:

http://www.deeringcommunitychurch.org/Newsletters/July-AugustNewsletter4.pdf

Link to Easter 2009 Pictures - Mostly Choir

2009-04-21T18:28:00.001-07:00

http://ducceaster.blogspot.com/

Link to Palm Sunday 2009 Pictures - Waving Palm Leaves

2009-04-20T19:00:00.000-07:00

http://duccpalm.blogspot.com/

Pictures from Various Church Events

2009-04-03T18:21:00.000-07:00

Recent Letter about Conditions in Zimbabwe

2009-04-03T17:48:00.000-07:00

THE REAL ZIMBABWE WE ARE LIVING UNDER

What you are learning about Zimbabwe is real. Zimbabwe as I speak now is in deep crisis with cholera wrecking havoc in the lives of innocent citizens only because of one and only Robert Mugabe, the person who has been rejected by his own people but still is presiding over the state failure.

Hospitals have been closed down, schools up to today have not been opened for a month now, companies are closing on a daily basis, no money in the banks for the people, almost everything is dead. We are really in a sorry state but of course because of your prayers we are still living. Most students at the universities can’t afford to go back to school given that they are now
required to pay a thousand USA dollars per semester which is beyond the reach of everyone except Gideon Gono (the Reserve Bank governor) and Robert Mugabe cronies.

The economy has been dollarized, but no one who is employed is given foreign curency--so all in all people are really suffering and almost everything has gone beyond the reach of many.

We pray and do believe that now that the two main political parties which have theoretically agreed to work hand in hand will implement the agreement. Of course there are some challenges but we are praying for the best out of this agreement.

Zimbabwe of course is making history in the whole southern region. Not in any country that we have local currency as a useless garbage but in Zimbabwe but in Zimbabwe is real. Not in any country that the rejected person still presides as the people’s choice. In Zim this is real. People have been murdered and displaced as far as they are not Mugabe’s sympathizers. Everything is
disfunctional.

I am happy about your country esp in the democratic system. Congratulations for having Barack Obama as your president. We pray that God will guide him through thick and thin and that all his asperations are fulfilled.

As of us here we honestly believe that our suffering will come to an end in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

This is just a brief up of Zimbabwe’s events. I will always communicate with you if ever you want to know more as to our country.

Hope and believe that you will visit us in near future. We are close to Victoria Falls where we can spend our time together if ever you happen to visit us.

May our good Lord bless you abundantly for the money you sent us and
the words, “thank you” fall short of expressing our gratitude.

Yours in Christ
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx

Please note that this was written around the first of February, and there has been significant improvement in some areas since then; most employees are now paid in foreign currencies and prices in general have fallen, some by as much as 50%. Schools are currently open and some hospitals have also reopened. This letter was sent from Botswana, so was not subject to censorship; it would not have been safe to send it from Zimbabwe.

CHICKEN BBQ 2008

2008-12-30T08:39:00.000-08:00

JASON LUCKETT IN CONCERT

2008-04-23T10:12:00.001-07:00

Friday, May 2nd at 7:30

Deering Community Church

Free Concert for all ages

Jason Luckett is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. His sound is an organic mixture of passion and peace. Influenced by Bob Dylan, Curtis Mayfield, and The Smiths, Luckett’s sixth album, Adjusted Expectations, What is Reasonable? was completed on August 1, 2006. This is Jason's first performance on a cross-country tour. Invite your friends!

Jason was born in Hawaii, with roots in Mississippi and Maine, but spent most of his childhood in Irvine, California. His father schooled him on jazz and soul beginning at the age of one and seven years later, Jason was writing songs on his first guitar. His mother, Barbara Luckett Currie is the pastor at Deering Community Church.

Easter 2008

2008-04-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

Christ is Risen! Hallelujah!

Christmas, 2007

2008-04-09T05:51:00.000-07:00

SUMMER FAIR 2007

2007-08-01T12:53:00.000-07:00

SUMMER FAIR 2007

AUGUST 11TH 9:00-2:00 at DEERING COMMUNITY CHURCH

763 Deering Center Road, Rte 149

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CHEESE-PLANTS-CRAFTS-JEWELRY

HOMEMADE BAKED GOODIES-JAMS

BAKED BEANS-FACEPAINTING-BOOKS

COFFEE AND MUFFINS-HOT DOGS AND SODA

QUILT RAFFLE-QUEEN SIZE
“FLORAL TRELLIS”

ATTIC TREASURES

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLE CONSIGNMENT SHOP

STANDING FOR CHANGE May 13, 2007

2007-05-15T11:12:00.000-07:00

Following the tradition of the Silent Grandmothers (read the story on www.standingwomen.org), seven members of Deering Community Church plus two residents of Longwood gathered at Town hall at noon to stand in silence for 5 minutes, thinking of how the world needs to be changed. Some of us meditated on the following:

We are standing for the world’s children and grandchildren, and for the seven generations beyond them.

We dream of a world where all of our children have safe drinking water, clean air to breathe, and enough food to eat.

A world where they have access to a basic education to develop their minds and healthcare to nurture their growing bodies.

A world where they have a warm, safe and loving place to call home.

A world where they don’t live in fear of violence, in their home, in their neighborhood, in their school or in their world.

This is the world of which we dream.

This is the cause for which we stand.

Ian Smith Arrives

2007-05-15T05:54:00.000-07:00

Summer and Toby Smith are the proud parents of Ian, born on May 10 at 2:55 am. He was 8 lbs 6 oz and 20" long. All are doing well in spite of sleep deprivation for the parents!!

Christmas Pageant

2007-01-02T12:13:00.000-08:00

NO ROOM AT THE INN

What an excellent job everyone did for the Christmas pageant, directed by Lauren Warner. Shirley Boucher wrote special words for favorite carols and Sam and Bryan sang and Corbin Griest was the narrator. The children participating were Mallory Griest, Dylan Griest, Ben Robinson, Ruth Robinson, Mackensie Nase, Halley Nase and Matthew Harper.

THIRD CONCERT IN DEERING COMMUNITY CHURCH MUSIC SERIES ON NOVEMBER 4TH

2006-10-11T09:44:00.000-07:00

● A STAR-STUDDED EVENING OF MUSIC

●Rhonda Doll, mezzo soprano, and James Barkovic, piano

Works of Bach, Barber, Gershwin and more

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4 at 8:00 P.M.
In the Deering Community Church , Rt. 149, Deering, NH

About the Artists:

In her singing career Rhonda Doll has studied with many teachers including Jane Waters. Currently she is working with Monique Phinney at the Indian Hill School of Music, Littleton, MA where she is a regular performer in voice and theater department productions, most recently in the title role of Menotti’s THE MEDIUM. She was a 2nd place finalist in the 2005 Boston Chapter of the National Associatio of Teachers of Singing Competition.

James Barkovic is Music Director at Holy Family Parish and West Concord Union Church, both of Concord, MA, Chapel Organist at Middlesex School, Concord MA, and Assistant Accompanist at Indian Head School. He received a Masters of Music in Piano Performance from New England Conservatory and a BA in Music History and Theory from St.Olaf College.Primary teachers include Stephen Drury, A. Dewayne Wee, Sharon Mann-Polk, and Margaret Burkland. Barkovic has served as accompanist for several Boston area choruses including the New England Camerata, Longy Chamber Singers, Greater Boston Chorale, and U Mass Boston Chorus.

TICKETS are available at the door $12 and $10 (Seniors and Students) Kids free
Proceeds benefit the Deering Community Church’s on-going programs of service and out-reach
For further information please call 464-4031.

The Keene Cheshiremen Come to Deering

2006-08-22T12:37:00.000-07:00

Barbershop Chorus

Sunday, September 17th
3 oclock p.m.

DEERING TOWN HALL
Route 149 in Deering N.H
(mid- way between Hillsborough and Weare)

The Keene Cheshiremen, one of New England’s premiere barbershop choruses will appear in Deering under the direction of Jim Flanders of Spofford in the second in a series of concerts to benefit the Deering Community Church, its activities, and community out-reach. The 30 member group with quartet and solos will perform beloved “pop” tunes, Broadway classics, and songs of by-gone days, all sung in the uniquely American barbershop style. It is a program to delight the young and the young- at- heart. Refreshments will be available during the afternoon in a relaxed “cabaret” setting.

Admission at the door is $12, Students and Seniors $10.
Those under 12, free.

For more information, please call 603-464-4031.

SOLATI TRIO PERFORMS IN DEERING COMMUNITY CHURCH

2006-06-26T10:21:00.000-07:00

The Solati Trio is coming to Deering Community Church, July 8 at 8 P.M. for the unbelievably low price of $12 (Seniors and Students-$10; under 12 free). Sophia Herman, violinist, and Ludmilla Lifson, pianist are twin sisters, graduated from and faculty at the Leningrad Conservatory. In 1984 the cellist, Hrant Tatian joined the women and the Solati trio was formed. They have played in numerous highly-acclaimed concerts world wide. Their Deering recital will feature works by Henrique Oswald, Dimitri Shostakovich, and Franz Schubert.

Visit by Balance Chimbangwa from Rimbi, Zimbabwe

2006-06-21T14:26:00.000-07:00

Balance will be in New Hampshire for the summer, mostly helping at our UCC state Conference camp at Horton Center. He will also visit other churches. He is a member and youth and Ukama leader from our partner church in Rimbi. He brought many in our congregation letters and pictures from penpals in Rimbi. He sang at our coffee house, preached and led us in praise on Sunday, June 11th, visited member Minnie Constable to celebrate her 103rd birthday. We have enjoyed his company and learned many things from him.

New Members Join Deering Community Church on September 11, 2006

2006-06-21T14:09:00.000-07:00

What a thrill to have new members join our community!Top right picture left to right: Sam Kelley, Summer Smith, Toby Smith, Carlos Ramirez with daughter Andrea.

Bottom left picture: Todd and Marissa Harper with daughter Grace.

Top left are members being greeted/welcomed by Deacon Anne Foraker and Bottom right by Deacon Pasca Ferwerda.

Last Manna House of the Season

2006-06-21T14:07:00.000-07:00

More Easter photos at Deering Community Church

2006-04-25T18:51:00.000-07:00

Children's Sermon
Tim and Pasca Ferwerda with Madison, Tyler and Eva.
Choir: Sam, Chris, Stu, Steve, Glen, Peter

Choir: Bryan, Jane, Bev, and Charlotte

Children, families, and music add joy and beauty to Easter.

Go to dccsermons.blogspot.com for the Easter message.

HAPPY EASTER 2006

2006-04-25T18:45:00.000-07:00

Raising Awareness of World Hunger

2006-03-29T13:46:00.000-08:00

Fun and education came together as the Confirmation Class--Dylan and Corbin Griest--their family and teachers sponsored a Hunger Banquet, based on the Oxfam Hunger Banquet. Peter Cram was MC. Suzanne Huggard made up tickets of identities from one of three income groups. Everyone drew a ticket at random and had to sit at the table on their ticket. We learned about how 60% of the world are low income; their meal consisted of rice and water. The middle income group ate rice, beans and juice, and the high income group, 15% of the population, had a lovely candle light dinner with pasta, salad, bread, coffee and dessert, prepared by Suzanne.

Hunger Banquet

2006-03-29T13:42:00.000-08:00

The Middle Income Table
The Upper Income Table
The Lower Income Tarp

Lee Marcroft with Zimbabwe Display World Day of Prayer

2006-03-22T12:06:00.000-08:00

Soup and Bread at World Day of Prayer

2006-03-22T12:03:00.000-08:00

2006-03-22T11:39:00.000-08:00

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: Pastor Barbara joined with other women to lead the annual World Day of Prayer. This year's service was written by the women of S. Africa, thus the reason for our African gab. Marion Baker from the Heniker American Friends was the organizer and chief soup maker for the event.

Lee and Christine Marcroft and Karen Dude were other Deering Community Church members who attended.

Lay Leadership for 2006

2006-02-07T18:22:00.000-08:00

On Sunday, February 4 the lay leadership were installed for the current year. In the photo back row from the left: Dan Rioux, Trustee; Priscilla Beaudrault, World Service; Jean Johnson, World Service; Hazel Vogelian, Trustee; Karen Dude, World Service; Lee Marcroft, Trustee and Stewardship; Chris Marcroft, World Service and Music; Chris Nase, Christian Ed; Bryan Terry, Christian Ed and Music; Laura Woodland, Deacon; Carrie Basha, Stewardship; Charlotte Price, Music. Front Row: Barbara Glauner, Auditor; David Bell, Trustee; Art Glauner, Auditor; Loren Warner, Christian Ed; Kay Daniels, World Service; Don Johnson, Deacon; Sam Griest, Christian Ed; Pastor Barbara Currie.
Absent from picture: Stu Huggard, Moderator; Peter Cram, Treasurer and Trustee; Suzanne Huggard, Financial Secretary; Jim Carpenter, Deacon; Alice Keach, Deacon; Anne Foraker, Deacon; Cynthia Ward, World Service; Judy Wood, Archivist and Christian Ed; Jane Waters, Music; Deb Carpenter, Stewardship.

Bible Study after Sunday Worship

2006-01-02T12:40:00.000-08:00

January 8, 2005 was the organizing meeting of our new Adult Ed Bible Study. Margaret Seymour, MDiv Bangor Theological Seminary, is the leader of Bible Study with the assistance of Pastor Barbara when she is available.

In the first meeting we decided to focus on the Gospel of Luke. We will meet after worship on Sundays and will aim to end the session by 12:20. This photo shows a few of the folks attending on February 5. You are welcomed to start the class at any time, but we hope that you will try to attend regularly.

Coffee Hour

2006-01-02T12:36:00.000-08:00

After worship, Bryan Terry, Chris Nase, the Johnson's and Pastor Barbara at coffee hour.

Member's relaxing with Pastor Barbara

2006-01-02T11:50:00.000-08:00

May 2005, at the Pastor's home in Emerald Lake.