Sunday, November 13, 9:30am–12:30pm, the Northwest Mission Center will meet with the Northeast Region at Reading Memorial High School (62 Oakland Rd, Reading) for a teaching day/worship service. This year’s theme is “Hear His Voice, Proclaim His Name, and Write the Future” and will be taught by Valdur Koha and Mike Van Auken. There will be children’s classes; please pack a larger than usual (nut-free) snack for them.

HOPE worldwide’s annual church giving campaign – the International Day of Giving – is a day when churches around the world come together to raise money to support the work of HOPE worldwide. Our donations provide the foundation of resources to operate HOPE worldwide, strengthening vital programs in over 60 countries through a global network of love and compassion.

On Sunday, November 20, we will celebrate the diversity and cultures that God has created in a time of worship together, followed by an international potluck. We hope to have a delicious assortment of food representing as many cultures and regions as possible. More details coming soon!

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! We are working with the Merrimack Valley Food Bank to bring Thanksgiving meals to the poor, elderly, and homebound people in our communities. Please stay tuned for more details!

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, our Ignite Singles Ministry is partnering with HOPE worldwide Massachusetts to support Rosie’s Place through gift card and essential-item donations. Note that everyone is welcome to participate and donate, not just the singles ministry!

Rosie’s Place is a multi-service community center that offers women emergency shelter, meals, housing, wellness care, legal assistance, and much more. This is an incredible opportunity for the generous hearts of our ministry and church to come together this month and imitate the attitude and heart of Christ in serving others in need.

Rosie’s Place has set up an Amazon wish list for us with desired essential items. This includes new personal care items and toiletries. Our goals are to be able to make 200 care packages for women in need and give 100 $25 gift cards so women can provide a good Christmas for their families.

This Wish List and donation page: www.hopeworldwidema.org/carepackages

All purchased items will be shipped to one central location and then packaged to be delivered in person to the shelter. If you wish to purchase items directly from another store, please keep in mind we are only collecting new personal care items limited to this list: 

·       Toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, deodorant, soap, body wash, lip balm, face cream, hand lotion, shampoo, conditioner, hand sanitizer, wipes

·       Gift cards only in $25 amounts from these retailers: Target, Old Navy, Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens.

This donation drive will take place for the month, ending on Sunday, November 27.

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:                                                     $12,838

Northwest missions goal                    $155,000
Collected/pledged:                                 $147,454 

The annual Pure and Simple conference is coming up November 11–13, at the Long Island Hilton, Melville, NY. The Purity Restored Ministries (led by Dave and Robin Weidner) organize the Pure and Simple conference, a shame-free, confidential conference devoted to sexual purity. You will hear inspiring keynotes and attend classes designed to give you practical tools, and leave seeing God’s glory more clearly through purity of heart. For registration and more info, see https://nyccoc.regfox.com/purity-conference-pure-and-simple-xiii---desired

Please pray for Ralph Kinscheck, who is suffering from a painful skin condition. Please pray for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Please pray for Ken Lowey, who is being treated for lung cancer.

Please pray for a miraculous 2022.

Continue to pray for peace in Ukraine, for those affected by COVID-19, and for Alexa DiBisceglie, Aaron Dollar, Michael Gloor, Michael Lamb, Mary Jo Roche, Alan Roscoe, Rafe Shropshire, and Vicki Yib.