On Saturday, January 28, 1–3:30pm, at the Framingham building (214 Concord St), we will be meeting with Boston Church members who serve (currently or plan to in the future) in children’s ministry, preteen ministry, and teen ministry. During this important time together, we will share the vision for these ministries and how they work together, and then break out by ministries to cover the policies for working with children and teenagers. 

On Saturday, February 4, 10am, the European Missions Society is sponsoring a Cultural Mixer on Zoom. This is an opportunity to create connections between US and European churches, and is open to everyone no matter your life stage. There will be sharing from European church members, and breakout rooms to meet, fellowship, and pray for Ukraine. Register at www.euromissions.org > What’s New.

Please join us for “A Night Among the Stars” on Saturday, February 11, 6–8:30pm, at the Arlington building (75 Pleasant St). This is a special event for our daughters to be celebrated by their dads or a special adult role model in their life (grandfather, uncle, close family friend) and is open to all ages. The evening includes dessert, crafting, games, and dancing. Please register by February 4 at fdd.bostonchurch.org. Cost $10/person, $30 max/family.

Hosted by the NextGen Ministries of the Central, Northeast, Northwest, and Spanish North Regions.

Friday–Sunday, February 24–26, married couples are invited to gather at the Westin Portland Harborview (Portland, Maine), with couples from Northern New England for a weekend of inspiring and practical lessons, great fellowship, and time to focus specifically on connecting as spouses. Chip and Ruby Mitchell are our guest speakers this year. We look forward to our own self-discovery, refreshing marital tools, and inspiration for our “Legacy of Love.”

For complete information and to register:

https://bostoncocweb.myshelby.org/default.aspx?page=3357&eventId=601

·               Registration: $55 per couple (For in-person or online attendance)

·               Room Rate: $139 per night (includes all taxes, fees, and parking for one car per room)

·               Registration includes Saturday evening dance with desserts and beverages

·               Breakfast buffet: $50 (all inclusive) per couple.

Hotel reservation deadline is February 5.

Please pray for the family of Gerson Colón, who passed away this week after a battle with peritoneal cancer. Services:

·       Wake: Tuesday, January 24, 5–8pm, Dracut Funeral Home (2159 Lakeview Ave, Dracut)

·       Celebration of Life: Wednesday, January 25, 11am at Lenzi’s (810 Merrimack Ave, Dracut). RSVP to Michael Lamb (mike_lamb@...) by Sunday evening if you plan to attend on Wednesday so that the family can plan for the food.

You can send cards to Kristen Coburn, Lydia, Natalie, Matthew, and Jacob Colón:
24 Navy Yard Rd
Dracut, MA 01826

Mark and Karen Potter
232 Hillsborough Ave, Conway, SC 29526

Noelle Potter, Nikolai and Skyla McKay
551 Cottage Oak Circle
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

Bruce and Jennifer Radl would like to facilitate a grief recovery group if there is interest, for six weeks starting in March on Saturdays, 9–11am on Zoom. Participants use the book Grief Journey in Motion by Dr. Timothy Sumerlin ($15/copy) to guide them on the grief journey in a way that seeks to imitate Jesus’ engagement in grief, builds faith in a compassionate God, and resolves relationship issues. Contact Bruce and Jennifer (radl@...) if you are interested; friends are welcome.

Recovery Groups

Contact a leader for schedules and links.

Men’s Freedom Group
    Dan Key, 603-943-3656

Women’s Partners in Freedom Group
    Gail Scott-Key, 978-996-0694

Chemical Recovery Groups
    Men: Peter Hirmer, 978-888-3534
    Women: Rowena Hirmer, 978-888-3535

The Lazarus Group is a support group for those with various disabilities. Contact Ron DiBerto (ronalddiberto@...) for meeting times and other information.

Northwest budget:                                   $15,500
Collected:                                                     $12,847