Thursday, March 25, 2021

Mainstreeter Blast March 25, 2021






Click here for March 28th, 2021 Bulletin
 
Fellowship Virtual Coffee Hour

Be sure to join us for our Virtual Coffee Hour and Fellowship Time following the 10:30 am service.  We look forward to seeing you there!


https://www.mainstreet-umc.org/activities/coffee-hour
A Message from Pastor Kelly


"Nothing reveals character like a crisis." No doubt you've heard some version of this idea. I'm not sure how true it is. Certainly my truest self–the organized person who makes lists, plans ahead, and tries to control all the variables– has been sorely challenged by this pandemic. Even as people are vaccinated and we prepare for the day when it will be possible to gather in the sanctuary, there are still stressors and surprises that disrupt our plans. And I'd like to think I can be cool and collected in those moments, that I can pivot quickly to on-line meetings and share deeply across screens, but that's not completely accurate. Crisis show us who we are . . .  and it's shown me that I like things to go according to plan. Only nothing much has.

So we adjust as we can. But for those who have been unable to connect with their church family online over the past year, there's even more anxiety, more isolation, more missing out on the communal aspect of church. How can we find ways to be together while apart?

The city of Nashua, in their briefing this week, reminded us that while the peak infection numbers seen in January have gone down, the number of active cases has gone up the last two weeks. Our county is still considered "very high risk." They encouraged us to "practice religious holiday customs at home, to prepare and deliver a meal to a neighbor, to attend religious ceremonies virtually" and remember "celebrating outdoors is always safer." (City of Nashua briefing, Facebook 3/24/21)

Holy Week at MSUMC will provide an opportunity for it all.

Most importantly, drivers are needed! On Holy Saturday, there are 14 houses to drive around and find on our Easter House Hunt – it's a parade of sorts where you can drive around and visit folks from the safety of your car. You'll be delivering a smile and a wave to folks, at least 10 of whom don't get out much and need to feel connected to their church family. Let's make it a festive time of gathering on the streets! And if you're fully vaccinated and can drive around those who can't drive, let us know or contact Nancy. There are several folks who live in condo properties, high-rises, or facilities whose locations can't be visited by a roving line of cars, but you can help them be part of the drive-by. 



Start your week off right with a Palm/Passion Sunday cantata live-streaming at 10:30. Get inspired by an organ concert Tuesday night. On Maundy Thursday, you can worship with your church family in a unique way – by sharing communion live. Using Google-Meet (no software required) you can log-on and hear the story of the Passion from characters in the story. And sign-up to pray with Jesus in the garden Thursday night into Friday afternoon. The Easter drive-by is Saturday, then join us Easter morning in-person at 8:30 in the front garden, or on-line at 10:30a.m.

You can also care for others by sending cards and making phone calls. From those who have received calls in the past, it even works when receiving a call from someone they don't really know. Just a call from someone who says they're calling on behalf of the church to say "hello" means a great deal. Check out your directory and get calling or mailing. Serving others, even when you yourself feel stressed, is a great way to be a disciple in a crisis.  

There's no doubt this time of isolation and contagion is nerve-racking, we've endured so much loss. But in a crisis, may our true nature as disciples shine through as we care for each other.


--Pastor Kelly                                                                
 



Please use the following link to join this beautiful performance:

Emily Adams Organ Recital


 
In an effort to create a more in-person atmosphere, we will be holding our Maundy Thursday service on Google Meet, link provided below.

As Maundy Thursday is a somber, contemplative service we ask that you please keep your microphone on mute during the service. You will be invited to unmute during communion.
 We also ask that you create a darkened room space, and gather bread and juice for communion and a candle. Log on at 6:45 for fellowship and tech support.

If you are on a computer, laptop or notebook device, you will be able to see the presentation as well as some of the other worshipers.  If you go to the right  of your screen, you will see three dots.  This is where you can adjust your screen view.  If you select "Spotlight" you will only see the presentation and not other people during the serviceThis link will help with view settingshttps://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9850209?hl=en

Please use the following link to join the service:

Maundy Thursday Google Meet

Phone Numbers
(‪US‬)‪+1 617-675-4444‬
PIN: ‪203 499 877 6577#
 
Good Friday Prayer Vigil
 
Following the Maundy Thursday service through Good Friday, there will be a virtual prayer vigil.  Please use the link provided below for information and to sign up for a prayer time slot.

Prayer Vigil Information

Recorded prayer services inspired by Taizé 

You are invited into a simple, meditative prayer service with Taizé chants as part of your Lenten journey. The pre-recorded services will be available each Wednesday from Feb. 24 to March 31, 2021. The services will be 30-35 minutes. Author, educator and spiritual director Kate Young Wilder will be our host. The services will be posted on the website at https://www.neumc.org/Taizé_Lent

February 2021 Financial Snapshot

General Fund (GF)
Total GF Income Received as of 2/28/2021:      $69,702.16 
Total GF Income Budgeted through 2/28/2021:      $72,278 
Total GF Expenses Paid through 2/28/2021:      $64,579.25
Total GF Expenses Budgeted through 2/28/2021:   $77,674.46

Notes on General Fund
·  World and New England Mission Shares were not paid in January or February.  We should be    able to catch up later.
·  The church owes for the air cleaning units installed.  A portion was paid and the balance will be paid in March using additional donations and reserve funds.
·  Current on other expenses.

Heart of Nashua 1 & 2 (GiF) & HON Cont. (Capital Campaign/Elevator, Connector, Renovations) 
· Balance Due on HON Loan as of 2/28/2021:  $145,537.20 (Loan was $358,343.45)
·  In February the $1,769.53 monthly payment was paid.  HON Cont. funds on hand 2/28/2021 ($8149.31) will cover payments for four months.
· Total Paid (including interest) Using HON 1, 2 & Continued as of 2/28/2021:  $1,888,119.06

Funding for the Future 
100 for $150 (Endowment) – Received this year as of 2/28/2021:  $785  Please be one of 100 people or families giving $150 each year to grow our endowment for our future.

Thank You 
· We have received donations to cover the purchase of two AEDs.  Thank you UMM and others who made donations for these.
· As of 3/7/2021 we received $6090 in donations toward the air purifiers for the church.  

 
Easter Flowers
 
 
 
The Worship Committee will be offering the opportunity to purchase lilies and tulips for Easter.

White lilies come in a 7" pot with dark purple foil and are $14.00.  Tulips come in a 7" pot with dark purple foil and are $14.00 (the florist delivers a variety of colors, however we are unable to specify the colors).  Plants can be picked up on April 5th-8th from 9am-1pm in the church lobby.

If you would like to place an order please contact Terri Kenny at 
terrikenny@comcast.net or (603) 891-2526.

Please include In Memory/In Honor/In Celebration of information for the Easter bulletin.
Mail payment to:
Main Street UMC
P.O. Box 1517
Nashua, NH 03061

Be sure to include "Easter Flowers" in the memo line.


The deadline to order is March 26th.
This is a wonderful time to "gather" and be able to see one another in a safe and joyful way.  We encourage you to take a ride and share this time together. Many of our congregants have not been able to see their church family and are looking forward to this time together.  Drivers can decorate their cars, wear bright colors, wave and cheer, keeping the celebration festive.

You can start with any house you want and pick the route that works best for you. We only ask that you visit between 1-2 on Saturday. If you have kids drop by the church between 1 and 1:30 to pick up the Sunday School supplies for the Easter season. If you're so motivated, you could even dress up your car in an Easter bonnet (we would dearly love to see that). If you're decorating your car windows, remember not to paint the ones you're going to roll-down!  




If you  would like more information about the Easter House Hunt, please contact Natasha Drew at 882-3361 or  office@mainstreet-umc.org  The map will be shared next week with church participants only.


 
We are missing seeing our MSUMC children and youth and would love to have them be a part of the Easter live-streamed service.  Your child can read all or part of this popular children's book  or even tell us the story in their own words on video.   Another idea would be to have a picture taken with the book. Whatever they are willing to provide we'd love to have it.  Send videos and/or photos to the church officeoffice@mainstreet-umc.org and the tech crew will work their magic.
Soup for the Soul
 
Zoodle Ramen (from Delish.com)

INGREDIENTS
4  large eggs

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. fresh ginger, minced

8 c. low-sodium bone broth 

1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce

4 medium zucchinis, spiralized or cut into noodles (about 2 lb.)

1 tbsp. sesame oil

1/2 c. chopped red cabbage

1 c. shredded carrots

2 green onions, thinly sliced 

2 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

Pinch crushed red pepper flakes


DIRECTIONS

1. Place eggs in a small pot and cover by an inch of cold water. Place pot on stove and bring to a boil. Instantly turn off heat and cover pot. Let sit 11 minutes.

2. Remove eggs from pot and dunk into ice water. Peel, then halve lengthwise.

3.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add mushrooms and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook, 1 minute.

4. Add in bone broth, soy sauce, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add zucchini noodles and cook until tender, 2 minutes more. Stir in sesame oil.

5.
Divide broth and noodles among four serving containers or mason jars. Divide carrots, cabbage, and hardboiled eggs among each.

6. Top each with scallions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.

7.Eat right away or let cool, then store in fridge. Rewarm before eating. 


Zoodle Ramen vertical — Delish.com

We thank you, O Lord,
for this food,
for this day,
and your many blessings, 
in Jesus' name.

Amen
March Missions Updates for All
 
Food Bank Pickup help:  Sometimes we need a person and vehicle to meet at the NH Food Bank in Manchester to help transport food back to the Nashua Soup Kitchen.  Please reply to this email and let me know if you want to be on the "alert" list for picking up food. Your cell phone number would be helpful.  The Food Bank pickups are all done out of doors now.  We load our own vehicles, so some lifting is required, but someone will unload at the Soup Kitchen, and we can stay masked, distanced, and out of doors! When things are somewhat more back to normal, the Soup Kitchen truck picks up everything for us, but they are still providing lots of extra food and produce distributions around Nashua and have not been doing Food Bank runs except for the special USDA boxes that come each week.  Most of the foods that we get are produce or meat, and they are a big help to the Food Pantry at the Nashua Soup Kitchen.
 
SAVE THE DATE: March 30th
Food Bank Opportunity - The NH Food Bank will bring a truckload of fresh food to distribute to families and individuals of Southern NH.  Use the following link for more information:

Food_Bank_Flyer.pdf
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At the church-  Are you aware that you can actually go into the church Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm?  You can ring a doorbell or call the church office at 603-882-3361. Someone will let you into the lobby.  Sign in, check your temperature, answer a few questions, have your mask in place, and then, you can do these Mission related things:
  •  Drop off Soup in the big Soup bin just inside the lobby door.  Soup that does not have to be mixed with water is preferred, but any soup is welcome. Let's fill that bin for Lent! 
  •  Pick up UMCOR Hygiene Kit instructions or drop off your completed kit. There's a box for that!
  •  Walk on in to the Church office, meet Natasha Drew, our new administrative assistant, and give her your Heifer choices (and check) for those folks you want to remember or honor at Easter on our currently evolving Easter Tree of Life. If you choose to donate directly to Heifer online, when the gift is acknowledged by Heifer, please forward the acknowledgement to pappler@earthlink.net and to the church office.  We will fill that tree one way or another!  The Heifer form is included below. 

                                     - Phyllis Appler, Missions Chair
 


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EASTER TREE OF LIFE:  THE HEIFER PROJECT 

Here are some options for our Easter Tree of Life, an alternative way to honor or remember a special person in the life of your family.  Any gift that you choose will help to make another family more independent, and a young animal will be passed on to a new family so that your gift will keep on giving! Fill out the form below and mail it with your check to the church office at PO Box 1517 Nashua, NH  03061. Please complete by Palm Sunday, March 28, in order to be included in the Easter Sunday bulletin.

You can also donate directly to Heifer at https://www.heifer.org/gift-catalog/index.html  If you do that, please email your receipt to the church office  office@mainstreet-umc.org and let us know who you are honoring!  Or just call the church office so that the right animals make it onto the tree and onto the list.

As your emails and phone calls and checks come in, we will put your animal or water pump or tree or seeds on the Easter Tree of Life.  There has been some talk of videotaping as each new addition is made! Be sure to involve your kids in this project.  This link takes you to many wooly and wonderful Heifer downloadable activities!

https://www.heifer.org/what-you-can-do/get-involved/schools/home-school-activities/elementary-resources.html

 

Honeybees $30

Flock of chicks $20

Water pump $150

Flock of ducks $20

Flock of geese $20

Pig $120   Share of a pig $10

Trees $60   Share of trees $10

Seeds   Any amount

Heifer $500   Share of a heifer $50

Sheep $120   Share of a sheep $10

Goat $120   Share of a goat $10

Donkey $120   Share of a donkey $10

Llama $150   Share of a llama $20

Fish Fingerlings $300   Share of Fingerlings $30

Water Buffalo $250   Share of a water buffalo $25

Trio of rabbits $60   Share of a rabbit trio $10

 

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Animal or plant chosen___________________________ Amount_________________

 

From _________________________________________________

 

In memory of _________________________________________________

 

In honor of _________________________________________________

 

In celebration of _________________________________________________



  

Pastors: Equalization members, especially under 30, needed for AC 2021

Conference Secretary John Blackadar reports there are 66 equalization members, selected by virtue of their office, for the 2021 Annual Conference session. An additional 20 equalization members are needed from each district. At least two of those must be between ages 12 and 17 and at least two between ages 18 and 30. The Cabinet is committed to meeting this requirement to include youth and young adults, which is outlined in our Conference Policies and Procedures as well as the Book of Discipline. Pastors are encouraged to lift up names for consideration, particularly youth and young adults and send them to the district office. Those interested in being equalization members should contact their pastor or district office.


Submission of Resolutions for consideration at Annual Conference

Resolutions are generally submitted by annual conference agencies, committees, task forces, or ad hoc groups. It is possible, however, for a resolution to be submitted by any member of the annual conference (lay or clergy) or by any local church. All resolutions are to be submitted to Annual Conference Secretary John Blackadar at secretary@neumc.org no later than April 1, 2021. Submit materials using Microsoft Word. It is also helpful to use the Calibri 11 font. If you need assistance feel free to reach out to Rev. Blackadar. 

All the AC 2021 information can be found at www.neumc.org/acsessions

Pastor's Sabbath Days:
Pastor Kelly: Tuesday
Pastor Kristy: Friday

Days to Reach Pastors
Pastor Kelly: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Pastor Kristy: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday







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Monday, March 22, 2021

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Good Morning Mainstreeters!

I wanted to take a moment and let you know about some exciting opportunities that are available this week.
  • We have palms!!  If you would like a palm for Palm Sunday you are welcome to stop by the church and select one.
  • We are still collecting soup for Family Promise and the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter.  When you stop by, you can leave your soups in the bin in the lobby.  Box soups or those that do not need to be diluted are preferred.
  • Hygiene kits for UMCOR can be dropped off as well.
  • There are still some offering envelopes that can be picked up.
  • Of course you can stop by the office, say hello and leave your Heifer Project donation or order Easter flowers.
All of these are wonderful reasons to come on by spend a little time in the building if you are able.  Mask wearing and social distancing are observed.  

I look forward to meeting and greeting you, Monday-Thursday 9:00am-1:00 pm.  Please call the office at 882-3361 when you arrive and I will be glad to let you in.

Just for fun, I am including a link for using your palm leaf to make a cross:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4Uq-yCoS28

See you soon,
Natasha










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Thursday, March 18, 2021

Mainstreeter Blast March 18, 2021

 

 

 

Fellowship Virtual Coffee Hour

Be sure to join us for our Virtual Coffee Hour and Fellowship Time following the 10:30 am service.  We look forward to seeing you there!


https://www.mainstreet-umc.org/activities/coffee-hour

 

 

A Message from Pastor Kelly

"First, the pandemic's most enduring impact will be as an accelerant of dynamics already present in society. Second, in an crisis there is opportunity; the greater and more disruptive the crisis, the greater the opportunities." 
This comes from Scott Galloway's Post Corona: From Crisis to Opportunity which was shared with me by our Council Chair, Jerry Harrow. Galloway's insightful analysis of the business world and society in these pandemic times have implications for the church also. Our clergy group has been reflecting on what a post-pandemic church might look like. 

I was also loaned books from members on gifts from the sea, sea glass, quilting and the northern lights. I enjoy seeing all the ways the worship series connect with your lives and your reading. Each of your offerings has offered insights and deepened my understanding. Thanks.

The book that has the longest impact is Caste: The Origins of our Discontents was named the book of the year. It's part history book, part analysis of our current system but it's beautifully written and told through of people. And, in the end, she points to ways America can move beyond the artificial and destructive separations of human divisions, toward hope in our common humanity. (Our discussion of the book is March 23rd at 7pm).

Both Galloway and Wilkerson make it clear how critical it is to understand our history and context if we have any hope of forging a new way forward. They know when we invest in a clear-eyed understanding of society, we can awaken our national character. Galloway says with a renewal of our sense of community, with more empathy for the disenfranchised and a re-examination of perils of individualism, we can, all of us, reinvest in the idea of sacrifice for our country (which our veterans and those who have experienced war first-hand know all about).


So I invite you to join in our reflection of who we are and how we got here as a beginning to our discussion of what's next.





Of course to get us to this post-pandemic place, we need to careful that we don't spike the ball too quickly and celebrate a win. Current set-backs in other countries and increased infection rates in US regions that opened have shown us the dangers of letting our guard down. Our own Hillsborough County remains at a "very high risk level" despite to efficiency of vaccinations. Let's not give the virus variants any place to move around and mutate to extend our suffering. Let's put our community and our most vulnerable members first and continue to wear masks in public even as folks are vaccinated and want to gather again. The Safety Team, the New England Conference, state and local health officials and the interfaith clergy team are working hard to determine how and when we can re-enter the sanctuary in groups for worship... thanks to air filters and safety practices we already have a core team of six in the sanctuary every week providing our live-streamed worship. We're way ahead of many of our sisters congregations who are only now trying to figure out how to return a small group to their sanctuaries to stream worship.

If you want to join us on Sunday mornings, let us know. We're always looking for liturgists and tech back ups. 


Or if you'd like to get out and see folks, drop by the office Monday -Thursday from  9-1 to meet Natasha.  Again we have NEW air filters in the office that mitigate your risk in our building. You can set up an appointment with me or I can come to visit you if your location allows visitors.

We continue to be the church in these trying times, we're in ministry no matter what, and we invite you to be a part of our mission. You can call in for all of our studies, worship with us online weekly or in-person monthly in the garden. Fellowship
with us through screens or in small groups in the building. You can participate in-person by assisting our Soup Kitchen team, or drive around and encourage folks with the Easter House Hunt. With the arrival of Spring, our trail adventures are returning and the Youth are going on a hike this Saturday!

We hope you find your way to be encouraged in these isolating times. We're here for you.


--Pastor Kelly                                                                
 

 

 

 

Soup for the Soul
 

Lemony Chicken Orzo Soup with Dill  (Feasting At Home)

Ingredients:

  • 1 left-over roasted chicken with at least 1-2 cups meat left on it. ( Or sub 1 lb chicken breast and 8 cups chicken stock)
  • 10 cups water
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 2 tsp salt more to taste
  • 1  onion or leek, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, rough chopped
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1–2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tsp toasted coriander seeds ( or ground is fine)
  • ¼–½ Cups fresh lemon juice ( from 2 lemons) and zest from 1–2 lemons (1 tablespoon) Meyer lemons are nice.
  • 1 cup dry orzo  ( If you want thicker soup you could add 1/2 – 1 cup more orzo. Basically, if you are serving all the soup right away, use more orzo. If you are saving some soup for the next day, the orzo will quadruple in size leaving you with no broth. Up to you.)
  • ¼ cup chopped dill, more for garnish
  • Garnish: Dollop Sour Cream  (optional) and sprig of dill

Instructions

Pour 10 cups water over chicken carcass w/ 2 bay leaves and 2 tsp salt and simmer covered for 1 hour. (You could do this ahead and store in the fridge over night.) 

Strain over a large bowl, reserving stock and meat. Let cool. With your fingers, separate meat from the bones, discarding the bones, and breaking up the meat into smaller bite size pieces. You should have 1-2 cups of chicken meat left. With your fingers, double and triple check for small bones.

In a heavy bottom pot, sauté onion in oil, over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, celery and carrots. Once celery is tender add in the chicken stock and the chicken meat. Toast your coriander seeds and crush them and add them to the soup along with lemon zest. Bring to a simmer.

Add Orzo and let simmer uncovered stirring occasionally for about 10-15 minutes. At this point soup will still seem pretty brothy, but it will thicken up. Once the orzo is cooked through, add a 1/4 C chopped fresh dill and juice from one lemon. Taste and add more salt and lemon to taste.  You want to taste the lemon! Serve in a bowls with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of fresh dill.




For food that stays our hunger,
For rest that brings us ease,
For homes where memories linger,
We give our thanks for these.
Amen

 

 

 

Special Charge Conference Announcement    


Special Charge Conference according to ¶246 of The Book of Discipline (2016) to be held on Monday, March 22 at 7 pm.  To approve the acceptance/receipt of the CARES Act (Paycheck Protection Program, PPP, Round 2) loan.

The Charge Conference will take place via Google Meets and will precede the Church Council Meeting. Please contact the Main Office for Google Meets information at 882-3361 or office@mainstreet-umc.org


ALL MSUMC members are welcome.

 

 

News of Celebration!

Baby Ella was born at 10:32 this morning, March 18th.  Weighed in at 7.4 pounds and 20.5 inches.  Cassie, Ryan and baby doing fine. We grandparents are delighted and relieved!

Thanks,
Pam B.

 

 

 

Good Friday Prayer Vigil
 

Following the Maundy Thursday service through Good Friday, there will be a virtual prayer vigil.  Please use the link provided below for information and to sign up for a prayer time slot.

Prayer Vigil Information

 

 

 

Caste:  The Origins of our Discontents
by Isabel Wilkerson
Bishop Devadhar's Recommended Book Discussion:
   

Tuesday, March 23 from 7:00 - 8:30  on Google Meet

Join Pastor Kristy in discussing this important and hopeful book, as author Isabel Wilkerson examines American race relations from a new perspective.  Dispensing with the charged word "racism," Ms. Wilkerson skillfully describes the history and context of an American caste system that has kept Black people and others from advancing as easily as their White counterparts in American society.  The book is a page-turner and
powerful in its assessment.  Participants will be expected to have read or listened to the entire book before March 23, as discussion will be around the ideas in the book and not a general discussion of race in America.

Notes:  This book is clearly written but will take you some time to read.  If participants would like more time for discussion, extra sessions may be added to accommodate particular topics.


meet.google.com/fhb-ivcb-hve

Join by phone:  402-751-0306  PIN: ‪815 888 041#

 

 

Recorded prayer services inspired by Taizé 

You are invited into a simple, meditative prayer service with Taizé chants as part of your Lenten journey. The pre-recorded services will be available each Wednesday from Feb. 24 to March 31, 2021. The services will be 30-35 minutes. Author, educator and spiritual director Kate Young Wilder will be our host. The services will be posted on the website at https://www.neumc.org/Taizé_Lent

 

 




Concert link will be provided

 

 

 

 

Pastors: Equalization members, especially under 30, needed for AC 2021

Conference Secretary John Blackadar reports there are 66 equalization members, selected by virtue of their office, for the 2021 Annual Conference session. An additional 20 equalization members are needed from each district. At least two of those must be between ages 12 and 17 and at least two between ages 18 and 30. The Cabinet is committed to meeting this requirement to include youth and young adults, which is outlined in our Conference Policies and Procedures as well as the Book of Discipline. Pastors are encouraged to lift up names for consideration, particularly youth and young adults and send them to the district office. Those interested in being equalization members should contact their pastor or district office.


Submission of Resolutions for consideration at Annual Conference

Resolutions are generally submitted by annual conference agencies, committees, task forces, or ad hoc groups. It is possible, however, for a resolution to be submitted by any member of the annual conference (lay or clergy) or by any local church. All resolutions are to be submitted to Annual Conference Secretary John Blackadar at secretary@neumc.org no later than April 1, 2021. Submit materials using Microsoft Word. It is also helpful to use the Calibri 11 font. If you need assistance feel free to reach out to Rev. Blackadar. 

All the AC 2021 information can be found at www.neumc.org/acsessions

 

 

 

 

 

Easter Flowers
 

 

 

The Worship Committee will be offering the opportunity to purchase lilies and tulips for Easter.

White lilies come in a 7" pot with dark purple foil and are $14.00.  Tulips come in a 7" pot with dark purple foil and are $14.00 (the florist delivers a variety of colors, however we are unable to specify the colors).  Plants can be picked up on April 5th-8th from 9am-1pm in the church lobby.

If you would like to place an order please contact Terri Kenny at 
terrikenny@comcast.net or (603) 891-2526.

Please include In Memory/In Honor/In Celebration of information for the Easter bulletin.
Mail payment to:
Main Street UMC
P.O. Box 1517
Nashua, NH 03061

Be sure to include "Easter Flowers" in the memo line.


The deadline to order is March 26th.

 

 

Who's Ready for an Easter House Hunt?!?!

This fun event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 3rd from 1:00-2:00 pm. There are several ways to participate:

  • You can sign up to be a house that MSUMC family can drive by and wave.  You are welcome to decorate your house or yard, sit outside or wave from a window.  Such a festive way to stay connected!  
  •  You can participate by driving by the houses that have agreed to join in the hunt.  Spread some joy and peace, and you can even decorate your car.  Such a happy way to spend a little time on a Saturday!

If you are interested in being a house on the route or would like more information about the Easter House Hunt, please contact Natasha Drew at 882-3361 or  office@mainstreet-umc.org  The map will be shared with church participants only.


 

 

 

We are missing seeing our MSUMC children and youth and would love to have them be a part of the Easter live-streamed service.  Your child can read all or part of this popular children's book  or even tell us the story in their own words on video.   Another idea would be to have a picture taken with the book. Whatever they are willing to provide we'd love to have it.  Send videos and/or photos to the church officeoffice@mainstreet-umc.org and the tech crew will work their magic.

 

 

March Missions Updates for All
 
Food Bank Pickup help:  Sometimes we need a person and vehicle to meet at the NH Food Bank in Manchester to help transport food back to the Nashua Soup Kitchen.  Please reply to this email and let me know if you want to be on the "alert" list for picking up food. Your cell phone number would be helpful.  The Food Bank pickups are all done out of doors now.  We load our own vehicles, so some lifting is required, but someone will unload at the Soup Kitchen, and we can stay masked, distanced, and out of doors! When things are somewhat more back to normal, the Soup Kitchen truck picks up everything for us, but they are still providing lots of extra food and produce distributions around Nashua and have not been doing Food Bank runs except for the special USDA boxes that come each week.  Most of the foods that we get are produce or meat, and they are a big help to the Food Pantry at the Nashua Soup Kitchen.
 
Third Sunday Nashua Soup Kitchen March 21st:  To gradually move back to our Third Sunday Food Pantry at the Soup Kitchen, we will be sorting donated food, restocking shelves, and creating boxes and bags for distribution from 2 to 4 on March 21.  This month, we will not be seeing folks from the community, but as more of us are vaccinated and we learn the system, we should be able to go back to our Third Sunday if the need is there. We will be masked, have our temperatures checked, and try to distance ourselves and work in different parts of the soup kitchen.  Family groups can work together if you wish.  Please email Phyllis Appler, pappler@earthlink.net ,if you are able to help on March 21st.

SAVE THE DATE: March 30th
Food Bank Opportunity - The NH Food Bank will bring a truckload of fresh food to distribute to families and individuals of Southern NH.  Use the following link for more information:

Food_Bank_Flyer.pdf
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At the church!  Are you aware that you can actually go into the church Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm?  You can ring a doorbell or, perhaps better, call the church office at 603-882-3361. Someone will let you into the lobby.  Sign in, check your temperature, answer a few questions, have your mask in place, and then, you can do these Mission related things:

  •  Drop off Soup in the big Soup bin just inside the lobby door.  Soup that does not have to be mixed with water is preferred, but any soup is welcome. Let's fill that bin for Lent! 
  •  Pick up UMCOR Hygiene Kit instructions or drop off your completed kit. There's a box for that!
  •  Walk on in to the Church office, meet Natasha Drew, our new administrative assistant, and give her your Heifer choices (and check) for those folks you want to remember or honor at Easter on our currently evolving Easter Tree of Life. If you choose to donate directly to Heifer online, when the gift is acknowledged by Heifer, please forward the acknowledgement to pappler@earthlink.net and to the church office.  We will fill that tree one way or another!  The Heifer form is included below. 


                                   
 - Phyllis Appler, Missions Chair
 


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EASTER TREE OF LIFE:  THE HEIFER PROJECT 

Here are some options for our Easter Tree of Life, an alternative way to honor or remember a special person in the life of your family.  Any gift that you choose will help to make another family more independent, and a young animal will be passed on to a new family so that your gift will keep on giving! Fill out the form below and mail it with your check to the church office at PO Box 1517 Nashua, NH  03061. Please complete by Palm Sunday, March 28, in order to be included in the Easter Sunday bulletin.

You can also donate directly to Heifer at https://www.heifer.org/gift-catalog/index.html  If you do that, please email your receipt to the church office  office@mainstreet-umc.org and let us know who you are honoring!  Or just call the church office so that the right animals make it onto the tree and onto the list.

As your emails and phone calls and checks come in, we will put your animal or water pump or tree or seeds on the Easter Tree of Life.  There has been some talk of videotaping as each new addition is made! Be sure to involve your kids in this project.  This link takes you to many wooly and wonderful Heifer downloadable activities!

https://www.heifer.org/what-you-can-do/get-involved/schools/home-school-activities/elementary-resources.html

 

Honeybees $30

Flock of chicks $20

Water pump $150

Flock of ducks $20

Flock of geese $20

Pig $120   Share of a pig $10

Trees $60   Share of trees $10

Seeds   Any amount

Heifer $500   Share of a heifer $50

Sheep $120   Share of a sheep $10

Goat $120   Share of a goat $10

Donkey $120   Share of a donkey $10

Llama $150   Share of a llama $20

Fish Fingerlings $300   Share of Fingerlings $30

Water Buffalo $250   Share of a water buffalo $25

Trio of rabbits $60   Share of a rabbit trio $10

 

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Animal or plant chosen___________________________ Amount_________________

 

From _________________________________________________

 

In memory of _________________________________________________

 

In honor of _________________________________________________

 

In celebration of _________________________________________________



  

 

 

 

 

 

CULTURES FORUM
COVID Vaccine Hesitancy

Let's learn from Latinx, African, Brazilian, African American, and/or other community members. Join us on Zoom to hear insider information from client and cultural perspectives. Live panelists will discuss beliefs and myths about COVID and its vaccines that are circulating in their communities. Their presentations are geared to help providers understand what types of education a) are needed, b) can build trust, and c) will help community members take advantage of vaccination.

Virtual Presenters: 3 or 4 Community Speakers per session, from diverse backgrounds, such as Latinx, African, African American, Brazilian, Muslim, and more. Moderated by Lynn Clowes, Cultural Effectiveness Trainer for Ascentria Care Alliance. Target Audience: Everyone Welcome! Registration:
Email Lynn Clowes (clowes@ascentria.org) for the Zoom Link.

Click this link for more information

Funded by the Greater Nashua Integrated Delivery Network (IDN), part of NH's Medicaid Delivery System Reform Incentive Program (DSRIP), funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) through the NH DHHS. This training is part of the IDN 3 Workforce Capacity Building Project.

 

 

 

 

Pastor's Sabbath Days:
Pastor Kelly: Tuesday
Pastor Kristy: Friday

Days to Reach Pastors
Pastor Kelly: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Pastor Kristy: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday






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