Making Maine Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen

The River Run Church of the Nazarene will kick off the Watershed Community Garden and Food Pantry Project with a special holiday event on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 9:00 AM until 11:30 AM at the DetroitTown Hall, located at 35 South Main Street in Detroit, Maine.  Snow date is Sunday, December 2, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.  This event is open to the public.  Coffee, tea, and hot cocoa will be available.  Admission to this event is by a donation of non-perishable food, personal care items, or a cash contribution to River Run’s food pantry. 

After a brief introduction to The Watershed Community Garden and Food Pantry Project, join us to learn how to make special holiday gifts from the kitchen.  In addition to seeing demonstrations on how to make several gifts to share with family and friends, those attending will receive 1) written instructions on how to prepare the gifts, 2) sample gift cards, and 3) the opportunity to win one of the prepared gifts or special colored gift card sets.

A special silent auction fundraiser, with possible simple Christmas gifts, is also planned.  Silent auction proceeds will be used to support The Watershed Community Garden and Food Pantry Project.

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Simple Words of Inspiration from the Bible… a Series to Encourage and Uplift the Soul – Tuesday, Week 11

Psalm 40:3 (NIV 1984)

He put a new song in my mouth,
    a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear
    and put their trust in the Lord.

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Simple Words of Inspiration from the Bible… a Series to Encourage and Uplift the Soul – Monday, Week 11

Psalm 40:1-2 (NIV 1984)

I waited patiently for the Lord;
    he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
    out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
    and gave me a firm place to stand.

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Encouragement and Inspiration from the Gospels Series – Sunday, Week 10

Matthew 22:36-40 (NIV 1984)

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.  And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’  All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

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Simple Words of Inspiration from the Bible… a Series to Encourage and Uplift the Soul – Saturday, Week 10

Psalm 37:39-40 (NIV 1984)

The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD;
he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
The LORD helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.

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Simple Words of Inspiration from the Bible… a Series to Encourage and Uplift the Soul – Friday, Week 10

Psalm 37:34 [part], 37 (NIV 1984)

Wait for the Lord
    and keep his way.
He will exalt you to inherit the land;
…     
Consider the blameless, observe the upright;
    there is a future for the man of peace.

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Simple Words of Inspiration from the Bible… a Series to Encourage and Uplift the Soul – Thursday, Week 10

Psalm 37:23-24 (NIV 1984)

If the Lord delights in a man’s way,
    he makes his steps firm;
though he stumble, he will not fall,
    for the Lord upholds him with his hand.

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Encouragement and Inspiration from the Gospels Series – Wednesday, Week 10

Matthew 21:21-22 (NIV 1984)

Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done.   If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

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Post Thanksgiving Day Community Potluck Dinner to be Held

DETROIT, ME—

The River Run Church of the Nazarene has scheduled a post Thanksgiving Day Community Potluck Dinner for Friday, November 23, 2012.  This event is open to the public, free of charge, and will be held at the Detroit Town Hall, located at 35 South Main Street in Detroit, Maine.   We will also be accepting donations of non-perishable food, personal care items, or cash in support of The Watershed Community Garden and Food Pantry Project.  A silent auction fundraiser, with possible simple Christmas gifts, is also planned.

The post Thanksgiving Day Community Potluck Dinner will be a special gathering for individuals and families from the area.  The potluck dinner is scheduled to begin at 1 PM.  The River Run Church of the Nazarene family will provide turkey pie, coleslaw, beverages, and pie for dessert.  If you would like to join us for dinner on the 23rd, we ask each individual or family to bring a salad, side dish, or a special dessert to share with everyone.  If you are planning to attend, please join us about 12:45 PM for final dinner set up. 

In addition, please feel free to join us any Sunday for our study group and worship service.  Our church meets each Sunday in the Detroit Town Hall.  We begin our adult Bible study group at 9:15 AM, followed by our Morning Worship Service at 10:30 AM.

If you would like additional information about this post Thanksgiving Day Community Potluck Dinner or other activities of the River Run Church of the Nazarene, please send an email to riverrunnaz@midmaine.com.

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Simple Words of Inspiration from the Bible… a Series to Encourage and Uplift the Soul – Wednesday, Week 10

Psalm 37:18-19 (NIV 1984)

The days of the blameless are known to the Lord,
    and their inheritance will endure forever.
In times of disaster they will not wither;
    in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.

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