Service 11-29-2009

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Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31
Sermon: “Setting the Table to Talk About Gay Rights”
Pastor Todd Buurstra
This is a recording of the Contemporary Service (9:15am).

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Service 11-22-2009

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Scripture: Romans 12:14-21
Sermon: “Bullies”
Pastor Todd Buurstra
This is a recording of the Contemporary Service (9:15am).

Ever felt bullied to the point that you threaten violence? (Don’t respond by raising hands.) We live in a violent world. It starts with schoolyard bullies like Randy who spent recess threatening like this, and goes on to include Ms. Willoughby. I mean, think about it:
Though its against policy here, you may feel your arm twisted at church for a good cause.
You may feel pressured at work (bullying) to put in the extra hours that your boss does.
You may feel threatened/bullied at home: If you dare do…I will…

And didn’t the homegrown terrorism at Fort Hood, make us all feel bullied? And so it was appropriate that you asked me: should we be inviting the imam to our Thanksgiving Eve service? After all, don’t they call us INFIDELS, and does this disrespect our troops?
So how does God call us to overcome intimidators?
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NBRC Preschool Bookfair at Barnes & Noble

Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Barnes & Noble
at the Somerville Circle, 319 Rt 202/206 Bridgewater, NJ

4-5:30pm and 6:30-8pm
Join us for the Polar Express!

• Hear stories read by our Preschool teachers, Board members, and Parents.
• Children can play Think Fun games and possibly win one!
• Don’t forget a percentage of what you spend on books, music, movies, gifts, and café items on December 2nd goes back to our Preschool!
• Contact the Preschool Director, Jennifer Landrieu at 908-725-2326 for more information.

Download, print and bring this flier with you to Barnes & Noble (PDF)

Service 11-08-2009

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Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, 2:15
Sermon: “Creation Stewardship”
Pastor Mark Swart

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The Peter Mayer Group will perform a holiday concert

On Friday, December 11, 2009, The Peter Mayer Group will perform a holiday concert at the United Reformed Church in Somerville. We hope you’ll join us at this exciting event.

Peter Mayer will donate a portion of all the proceeds to be distributed equally among three local organizations: the North Branch Reformed Church, the United Reformed Church and Middle Earth.

The two churches will use the funding to invest in social ministries. Middle Earth is a nonprofit that has helped local youth for over 30 years, and the agency intends to invest its funding in their youth programs.

Purchase Tickets

Concert Date: Friday, December 11, 2009
Time: 7:30pm
Location: United Reformed Church, 100 West Main Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
Cost: $25 per person

To purchase tickets, please call or email Doris in the office (908) 725-2313.

About Peter Mayer

Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Peter Mayer and his band play as one of Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefers, a successful relationship that started almost two decades ago and continues to date. In the last few years, Peter has been developing his own following across the country. Melding a unique and eclectic writing style, a distinctive voice, and virtuoso musicianship, Peter and his band create compelling and accessible music that is electrifying in live performance.

Peter’s life began in the far southern region of India, where his parents served as missionaries for 17 years before returning to their Missouri roots. Musical influences from that period of his life can be heard in his playing. He went on to study formal theory and composition, and to teach jazz guitar as a faculty member of Webster University.

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Operation Christmas Child

North Branch Reformed Church will once again be collecting gift-filled shoeboxes for needy children throughout the world by participating in the Operation Christmas Child mission.

This mission is sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse.

If you would like to participate, please bring your filled shoe box, including a check for $7.00 made out to Samaritan’s Purse (for shipping), to NBRC no later than Sunday, November 15th. We will deliver the shoe boxes to a local collection facility.

For more information, please contact Cathy Sandford (908) 722-8491.

Newsletters and Calendar November 2009

Stay informed of events and opportunities within the NBRC community.

• The Messenger Newsletter (PDF)
• The Shepherd’s Kids and Young Adult News (PDF)
• Please refer to our Online Event Calendar for the latest dates and times.

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Service 11-01-2009

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Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20
Sermon: “Abortion”
Pastor Todd Buurstra

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