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THE BROOKSIDE CHRONICLE Brookside Congregational Church, United Church of Christ

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April, 2015

Room to Grow, Room to Serve, Room for You An Open and Affirming Congregation

WHAT’S INSIDE

Acting on Our Faith

It’s what we’re directed to do. page 5

Check Our Financial Pulse

View this monthly chart. page 10

Enjoy Easter Breakfast at Brookside

Nothing beats it! page 3

From Dawn’s Desk

Challenge worldly expectations. page 2

Help the Thrift Shop Expand

There are many ways to do so. page 7

Learning at All Ages

The crux of Christian Formation. page 4

Read the Good Book

April’s Bible readings and worship outline. page 8

Service, Fellowship

Opportunities for both. page 7

Stress-busting 101

Care packages for college folks. page 4

We Care for Each Other

We are a church family. page 6

When Do I…?

Sunday volunteer schedules. page 9

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April, 2015 2

From Dawn’s Desk

When you receive this issue of the Chronicle, it will be Holy Week. In fact,

Wednesday, April 1, April Fool’s Day for many, is the day Christians figure that Jesus

was at the home of Simon the leper in Bethany and was anointed by an unnamed wom-

an in Mark and Matthew, Mary of Bethany in John, with costly nard. The anointing

caused a big disturbance about wasting an ointment which cost a year’s wages. Some

thought the money could be given to the poor, but Jesus reprimanded his disciples and

commended what the woman did. Hers was an act of loving kindness, preparing him

for his sacrifice. Hers was a proclamation recognizing Jesus’ ministry in the anointing as prophetic,

priestly, and royal in his sovereignty.

In some deeply profound and soulful way, the whole of Jesus’ life was like an April Fool’s ministry,

not by jokes and trickery, but by confounding expectations of what a Messiah is and who God is. The

Apostle Paul wrote: Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?...For God’s foolishness is

wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength…Consider your own

call…God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise… [God] is the source of your life in

Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemp-

tion, in order that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 1:20d, 25,

26, 30-31)

We’ve a story to tell, a Gospel to give witness to in both word and deed that challenges worldly

expectations. Think about the following:

True power is expressed in love – love your neighbor as yourself, love one another as I have

loved you, love your enemies.

About worry and anxiety, do not worry about your life. Strive first for the kin-dom of God and

God’s righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

No one can serve two masters. You cannot serve God and wealth.

Forgiveness is the way of Jesus, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

The way to find your life is to give it in service beyond yourself.

In everything do to others as you would have them do to you.

And this is eternal life, to know the only true God and Jesus Christ whom God sent.

Do not be afraid, do not let your hearts be troubled, believe in God, believe also in Jesus.

For God so loved the world, God sent Jesus to save, not condemn.

What might you add as Good News that challenges worldly expectations?

Blessings,

Pastor Dawn

Faithful Stewards Corner Our thanks to:

Becky Boisvert, for grant-writing expertise.

Calley Milne, for her work in coordinating the Thrift Shop Expansion.

If any ministry member has someone to mention for the “Faithful Stewards Corner,” send their

names to Pastor Dawn by the 15th of each month for the Chronicle.

April, 2015 3

Observing Holy Week and Easter at Brookside

March 29, Palm Sunday

- 10 am, moving service of worship, “Remember Me” (directed by Gary Trahan)

(We’ll gather on the front steps after worship for the 15th annual all-church

Palm Sunday photo, then we’ll assemble the Easter meal baskets.)

April 2, Maundy Thursday

5:30 pm, Agape Meal in Fellowship Hall, with discussion on Meals of Blessing.

7 pm, Service of Holy Communion and Tenebrae in the Sanctuary (child care avail-

able). Tenebrae is a very moving service of scripture readings accompanied by the

gradual extinguishing of lights. The readings commemorate the events of the final three

days of Jesus’ life and death. When the sanctuary is in total darkness, it reminds the

worshippers of Jesus’ time in the tomb before his resurrection. At the end of the service,

one candle is lit as the sign of Easter hope, and the congregation leaves quietly.

April 3, Good Friday

5:45 pm – Cross Walk, our third year of this meditative Good Friday experience. We will

gather by the Sanctuary front steps to begin a walk with some carrying a cross. We will walk

in silence, stopping at certain places along the way to offer prayers and change cross bearers.

All are welcome.

April 5, Easter Sunday

6:30 am Sunrise Service, Sanctuary Front Steps

7:00-9:15 am Easter Breakfast in Fellowship Hall ($5 per person,

$15 family max.; purchase tickets in advance or at the door)

10:00 am Easter Worship Service in the Sanctuary,

with Choirs and the Nottingham Brass

After Brookside Family Easter Egg Hunt for Grade 3 and under,

Worship Manning House

Plan on Easter Breakfast at Brookside Church!

The Youth Group will host the annual Pancake Breakfast on Easter Sunday,

April 5, serving from 7:00 to 9:15 am. Plan to attend for good food and fellowship

as there will be no coffee hour after worship that day. The cost is $5/person with a

family maximum of $15.

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Church School Unit to Focus on Acceptance

On March 22 we ended the 5-week unit on “Meals of Blessing.” This unit had two multi-age work-

shops: one Music workshop taught by Lisa Brock, and a Time Out workshop taught by Fran Hakenson;

and three weeks of rotation workshops: Cooking taught by Amy Woloski, Games taught by Suzanne

Pyszka, and Storytelling taught by Scott Milne. There was a special workshop on March 29 for the

Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and First Graders. The other classes stayed in worship

for the special presentation of “Remember Me.”

Our next unit, “Acceptance,” will begin April 12. This is based on Acts 10:1-48

and I Corinthians 12:12-31. The Bible teaches that God’s love is for everyone and

that all of us are created in the image of God. The main idea of this unit is: as God’s

people, we should love and appreciate others and be willing to learn from one another

and work together.

Please Note: On Easter, April 5, there will be child care for children 5 and under.

Hunting for Egg Hunt Helpers

We want to have an Easter Egg Hunt again this year (for children in Grade 3

and under). To make this happen we need volunteers to help fill the eggs and to

hide the eggs. We will be filling the eggs Saturday morning (April 4) at 9:30, and

the eggs need to be hidden before the end of worship on Easter Day in order to

have the Easter Egg Hunt after worship. If you can help with this activity, please

contact Fran.

Called to Care – Care Packages for College Students

Do you have a child who is currently enrolled in college? If so, please provide us

with their name and mailing address by Sunday, April 5 (Easter), so that the Called to

Care ministry may send them a care package in time for final exams.

If you are willing to bake cookies or bring in other treats for the care packages,

please contact Sarah Duffley at [email protected] or (603) 858-4233. We will

be putting together the care packages on Sunday, April 12 after church.

Study Groups Offer More Insight into Bible, Prayer

~ The final session of “Your Bible!” takes place at 6:30 pm on Monday, March 30 in the Lounge.

Join Pastor Dawn and learn “What is the place of the Bible in our lives.”

~ The next unit of Companions in Christ, "Deepening our Prayer – The Heart of Christ" will meet

(as part of Monday Matters) from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Manning House Parlor on Mondays, April 13

to May 18. If you would like to know more, or are interested in signing up, please contact Anne Rod-

man, [email protected], or 624-5179, so that she can order enough booklets for those attending.

April, 2015 5

NH Voices of Faith Prayer Breakfast and Vigil on April 1

The New Hampshire House of Representatives is scheduled to debate the state budget on April 1 and

2. Their proposal is certain to contain cuts that will put at risk many of the state’s essential human ser-

vices, as well as programs needed for public safety, transportation, and protection of the environment.

As people of faith, we call on our lawmakers to approve a humane budget, one that promotes the

well-being and fair treatment of all people, especially those among us who are the most vulnerable and

whose dignity is threatened by public policy choices.

Join NH Voices of Faith on Wednesday, April 1, for a prayer breakfast and vigil calling for a hu-

mane budget.

8 am – Prayer Breakfast, St. Paul’s Church, 21 Centre Street, Concord

9:30 am – Prayer Vigil, State House second floor.

For more information, contact Maggie Fogarty (603)224-2407, [email protected]

“Any proposed budget, then, should take particular care to adequately provide for those who are

dependent on the state for their standard of life.”

NH Council of Churches

Join Temple Adath Yeshurun for Holocaust Remembrance, April 15

On Wednesday, April 15, Brookside is invited to join Temple Adath Yeshurun for the Yom

HaShoah observance at 6:30 pm and the film Defiant Requiem. A documentary film honoring the

prisoners of Terezin, Defiant Requiem was directed by Doug Shulz and narrated by Bebe Newirth.

Nominated for two Emmy Awards, the movie was shown on PBS, BBC4, and Netflix.

This 2012 movie highlights the most dramatic example of intellectual and artistic courage in the

concentration camp of Theresienstadt (Terezín) during World War II: the remarkable story of Rafael

Schächter, a brilliant young and passionate Czech opera-choral conductor who was arrested and sent to

Terezín in 1941. He demonstrated moral leadership under the most brutal circumstance, determined to

sustain courage and hope for his fellow prisoners through great music and the arts. The story of Terezín

travels far beyond the general perception of a Nazi concentration camp. This is a film about how a rare

form of courage, hope, and survival sparked an entirely unique method of fighting Nazi oppression,

enabling the prisoners to maintain their dignity and humanity while battling the worst of mankind with

the best of mankind. The Nazi legacy of brutality is well established, but the Terezín legacy is virtually

unknown and is told dramatically in Defiant Requiem.

Following the screening, Dr. Nona Fienberg, Professor, Department of Holocaust and Genocide

Studies, Keene State College, will lead a discussion of the movie.

The evening is free of charge and open to all.

April, 2015 6

Holy Communion

The sacrament of Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, April 12,

served by: Mary Pratt, Ellen Tourigny, Scott Milne, and Denise Forest, with

Gary Trahan assisting.

Please note, we use gluten-free bread for Communion, so that those who

have a gluten intolerance may participate fully in the sacrament.

We Love Receiving New Members!

Welcome to April Dawne Knight and Matthew Longfellow who joined Brookside on March 22.

If you would like to become a covenant member of Brookside Congregational Church, please speak

with Pastor Dawn (669-2807, ext. 101 or [email protected]). A special gathering will be planned

when we have a group of folks who have expressed an interest in learning more.

If You Would Like to Schedule a Baptism

Please speak with Pastor Dawn (see contact info. above) to make arrangements for Baptism.

Take Care of Yourself

The Parish Nurse has hours here every week, on Thursdays from 10:00

to 11:30 a.m. in Room D. Avail yourself of blood pressure checks, health

information, free nurse consultation, referrals and more. Learn more about this

program by logging on to www.catholicmedicalcenter.org/community-health/parish-nurse.aspx.

Weather Policy: when Manchester Schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Parish Nurse

Office will be closed – and the nurse will not be here. We are confident, however, that this will NOT

happen in April (hope springs eternal…) – right?

If You’re Hospitalized…

Remember to call the church office (669-2807) if you want the pastor to know that you’re in the

hospital. Due to federal law, hospitals are not permitted to provide us with this information.

Share with Others: Loaves and Fishes Offering Is April 5

Remember, our monthly Loaves and Fishes offering is the first Sunday of every

month. Please bring non-perishable (and non-expired) food items to worship that

day, or leave them in the special collection boxes in the back hallway during the

week. Personal-size toiletry items are also welcome. All donated items are put to

good use by New Horizons via their soup kitchen, food pantry and shelter. Thanks.

April, 2015 7

Council of Ministries March 2015 recap:

We continue to work on finding and completing applications for grants that may help us fund a

number of different projects. Thank you to Becky Boisvert for leading this initiative.

Fellowship Hour and pancake breakfast will be held before the 10 a.m. Easter Sunday service.

We will not be hosting Fellowship Hour after church.

April 19th is Brookside Connection Sunday and Friendship Sunday. Watch for more information

in the near future.

You are encouraged to choose a different pew each Sunday you come to worship. It is a great

way to interact with folks you may not know or may not have spoken with recently. Remember

to extend an invitation for coffee and snacks in Fellowship Hall after worship!

There’s a Place for You as We Expand Our Thrift Shop!

Interested in participating in a fun short-term project at Brookside this

year? Thrift Shop Expansion has begun and your skills, energy and motiva-

tion are needed! Whether you are interested in volunteering to help, just

want to hear the news, or have a skill-set that can be leveraged for back-

ground support – we are looking forward to your participation.

By year-end 2015, Brookside will be expanding its Thrift Shop operations and merchandising space

into the Carriage House – currently occupied by the Music Room and Granite Pathways. We need your

help to make that move a success. On Sunday, March 22 we met to organize teams and tasks that need to

be accomplished over the coming months. Some of the teams include: Marketing, Communication,

Website, Outreach, Inventory Control, Pricing Planning, Inventory Collection and more.

If you couldn't attend the meeting, but are motivated to engage in the fun – reach out to Calley Milne

at [email protected] (603-296-5345) to learn how you can get involved. Any level of participa-

tion is appreciated.

Please seriously consider participating in this great adventure during 2015 – we need our church

community help!

“No Green Bananas” Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

This group of retired men meets at 9 am at Blake’s Restaurant (corner of Webster

& Maple Streets in Manchester) to enjoy breakfast and lively discussion on various

and sundry topics. Upcoming meetings will take place on April 7 & 21; speak with

Herb Pence (624-1287) if you would like to know more.

Women’s Union Notes:

Note 1: from Sis Dunn

Huge thanks to all who helped with the corned beef dinner on March 12. Thank you also to all who

attended. And, many thanks to Sally Sederquist for her interesting tour of Ireland.

Beannachtai Na Feile Padraig Oraibh.

Note 2: Women’s Union Skips April, Will Meet in May

Watch the May Chronicle for details on the Annual Meeting, May 21.

April, 2015 8

April 19: Friendship Sunday, Brookside Connections

Invite a friend to worship this Sunday, then join in Brookside Connections following worship to

learn more about Brookside partners in mission.

15 15 15 15 Chronicle Deadline 15 15 15 15

Please submit all items for the May Chronicle by Wednesday, April 15. You can deliver them in

person, send them by mail, or e-mail them to: [email protected]. Thank you.

This Month’s Worship and Bible Readings

Each issue of the Chronicle features monthly Bible readings, so that you

can read and reflect on your own, at a time that suits you best. Following is

the worship outline for April; underlined passages will be used in worship.

April 5 – Easter – Services at 6:30 and 10:00 am

Hebrew Scriptures Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

Christian Testament Acts 10:34-43

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

John 20:1-18

Sermon: “Encountering New Life”

April 12 – Communion

Hebrew Scriptures Psalm 133

Christian Testament Acts 4:32-35

1 John 1:1–2:2

Luke 24:36b-48

Sermon: “We Are Witnesses”

April 19 – Friendship Sunday

Christian Testament 1 John 1

John 20:19-31

Sermon: “Sharing the Blessing”

April 26 – Anne Rodman preaching

Hebrew Scriptures Psalm 23

Christian Testament John 10:11-18

Acts 4:1-12

1 John 3:16-24

Sermon: “Who do you follow? Who follows you?”

Make a Note of these Upcoming Musical Events!

*April 5 - Easter with Nottingham Brass and singing The Hallelujah Chorus

*May 17, 4:00 pm - Bronze, Brass &Brookside with The Merrimack Valley Ringers

and The Amherst Brass Quintet and all our choirs!

*June 14, 10:00 am - Music Sunday with cellist Gary Hodges

April, 2015 9

DOORPERSON

April 5 April 12

April 19 April 26

NURSERY/CRIB ROOM

April 5 April 12 Elaine Trudeau Sandy Mun Star LaFrance Evan Mun

April 19 April 26 Sandy Mun Evan Mun

ACOLYTES

April 5 April 12 Nora Burke Sam Boisvert

April 19 April 26

Sienna Milne Kyra Whitehead

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The objective of The Brookside Chronicle

is to disperse church news; inspire people to

a new awareness; and interpret the ministry

of our church. We will be faithful to the truth,

honest and caring, and strive for accuracy.

The Chronicle staff appreciates and wel-

comes input from all organizations, ministry

groups, officers, members and friends of

Brookside Congregational Church. We re-

serve the right to edit, cut or leave out articles

according to available space, timeliness and

priority.

USHERS

April 5 April 12 Easter: Nancy Popp All Deacons Tricia Lucas Usher Don Waldrupe Bill Hoysradt April 19 April 26 Bob Dunn David Gates Sis Dunn Doug Dixon Jeff Rapson Dave Migliori Richard Rodman Bruce Richards

DEACONS OF THE WEEK

April 5 April 12 Ellen Tourigny Mary Pratt Mary Pratt Ellen Tourigny

April 19 April 26 Scott Milne Kira Morehouse Denise Forest Gary Trahan

READERS

April 5 April 12 Gary Trahan

April 19 April 26

Fellowship Hour Schedule

The schedule for the next three

months is as follows:

April Mission Ministry

May Officers/At Large

June Stewardship Ministry

April, 2015 10

Here’s the Latest Financial Update

Any questions regarding the detail of the

treasurer's report below may be directed to

Dale Trombley at 491-3491, or e-mail her at

[email protected].

TREASURER'S REPORT

For the period ending February 28, 2015

Actual vs. Budget

Month Actual Budget Var.

Total Income 29,196 23,785 5,411

Total Expenses 22,689 24,755 2,066

Net Gain (Loss) 6,507 970 7,477

Year-to-date Actual Budget Var.

Total Income 50,972 47,980 2,992

Total Expenses 52,032 55,667 3,635

Net Gain (Loss) (1,060) 7,687 6,627

Actual Budget Var.

Total YTD Pledges

21,515 24,694 3,179

Brookside Congregational Church United Church of Christ

2013 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03104

Telephone (603) 669-2807 Fax (603) 668-9041

Web Site: www.brooksidecc.org

Sunday Worship & Church School: 10 am

Church Office Hours: Monday – Thursday,

9:00 am to 3:00 pm Fridays, 9:00 am to NOON

Rev. Dr. Dawn Berry, Pastor

Office Hours 9–3, Mon.–Thurs.

(Friday is the Pastor’s Day Off)

Office tel. 669-2807 x 101; home 746-5033

email: [email protected]

Please remember that the pastor is frequently

called away, or may have other commitments

during the day. It is best to call first if you

need to speak with her.

BROOKSIDE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (April 2015) 2013 ELM STREET, MANCHESTER, NH 03104-2528 ~ (603) 669-2807

FAX: (603) 668-9041; WEB SITE: WWW.BROOKSIDECC.ORG OFFICERS, MINISTRY GROUPS AND STAFF MEMBERS (Chairs underlined; * denotes Council Members)

Moderator

Laura Sevigny * Treasurer

Dale Trombley * Clerk

Debi Rapson *

Members at Large

Anne Lachance * Calley Milne * Stewardship

Greg Berry Bob Falco Bill Hoysradt * Tricia Lucas Bob Merrill Roger Sevigny *

Christian Formation

George Abbott * Megan Brockett Judy Foley Denise Forest Scott Milne Kira Morehouse Mary Pratt Ellen Tourigny * Gary Trahan

Ambassador for Horton Center

Doug Dixon

Mission

Gail Goodman * Leigh Polish Jeff Rapson Jennifer Trecartin * Cindy Watts Mark Watts

TBA, Thrift Shop Rep.

Jean Dickson, Women’s Union Rep.

Called to Care Coordinator

Sarah Duffley

Human Resources

Dave Migliori Calley Milne Laura Sevigny

Pastoral Relations

Becky Boisvert Tricia Lucas Scott Milne Mark Watts

Church Delegates

Jean Dickson Doug Dixon Sarah Duffley

Historian

Donna Moody Librarian

Sarah Merrill

Hearts & Hands/ Prayer Shawl Ministry Coordinator

Rosemary Hoysradt Thrift Shop Operating

Dawn Brockett Paula Curry Sis Dunn Gail Goodman Bill Hoysradt Joseph Lachance Sally Sederquist Penny Stillman Women’s Union Executive Committee

Jean Dickson, Treasurer/Secretary

Marylou Bissonnette Carol Delle Sis Dunn Sally Sederquist Trustee to Elliot

Joseph Lachance Sexton

Heath Auger voice mail #105

[email protected]

Pastor

Rev. Dr. Dawn Berry * voice mail #101

[email protected]

Minister of Music

Kim Whitehead voice mail #108

[email protected] Church School Coordinator

Rev. Fran Hakenson voice mail #104

[email protected] Acting Youth Coordinator

Ellen Tourigny

[email protected] Parish Administrator

Vicky Wisner voice mail #100

[email protected] Admin. Assistant

Nicole Grinnell voice mail #103

[email protected] Thanks to all who serve in so many capacities.

April, 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Note 1: Pastor Dawn will be away from April 20-May 1. Note 2: Generally, only church-related activities are listed here; however, be aware that many outside groups use space in our facility on a regular basis, as well.

A full calendar of events is available on our website, www.brooksidecc.org; click to any page and find the link on the left side.

1 2 3 4 9:00 am Pastor’s Day Off 9:00 am

9:30 am Prayer Vigil Thrift Shop (PDO) Thrift Shop

at State House 10:00 Parish Nurse 9:30 am

Egg-Filling

6:00 pm Maundy Thursday Good Friday

Handbell Choir 5:30 pm Meal 5:45 pm

7:30 pm 7:00 pm Tenebrae Cross Walk

Chancel Choir Service

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6:30 am Sunrise Service 9:00 am No Green 9:00 am (PDO) 9:00 am

7-9:15 am Easter Breakfast 10:30 am Full Staff Bananas Group at Thrift Shop Thrift Shop

9:00 am Chancel Choir rehearsal Meeting Blake’s Restaurant 10:00 am

10:00 am Easter Worship Service 1:30 pm Worship, Parish Nurse

after worship Egg Hunt, Grade 3 & Under Evergreen Place 6:00 pm 6:00 pm

Stewardship Min. Handbell Choir

6:30 pm 7:30 pm

Christian Formation Chancel Choir

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9:00 am Chancel Choir rehearsal CHRONICLE 9:00 am (PDO) 9:00 am

10:00 am Worship (Communion) DEADLINE Thrift Shop Thrift Shop

11:15 am College Care Package Assembly 10:00 am

11:30 am Junior Choir rehearsal 6:00 pm Handbells Parish Nurse

11:30 am Mission Ministry 6:30 Yom HaShoah

6:30 pm at Temple A-Y

Monday Matters: 7:30 pm

Deepening our Prayer Chancel Choir

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 9:00 am Chancel Choir rehearsal Pastor Dawn away 9:00 am No Green 9:00 am 9:00 am

10:00 am Worship – Friendship Sunday April 20-May 1 Bananas Group at Thrift Shop Thrift Shop

11:30 am Brookside Connections Blake’s Restaurant 10:00 am

11:30 am Junior Choir rehearsal Parish Nurse

6:00 pm

6:30 pm Handbell Choir

Monday Matters: 6:00 pm Council 7:30 pm

Deepening our Prayer of Ministries Chancel Choir

26 27 28 29 30 9:00 am Chancel Choir rehearsal 9:00 am

10:00 am Worship; Anne Rodman Thrift Shop

preaching 10:00 am

11:30 am Junior Choir rehearsal Parish Nurse

Noon – Close Eat at Manchester Shorty’s, 6:00 pm

Benefit Pastor Discretionary Fund 6:30 pm Handbell Choir

Monday Matters: 7:30 pm

Deepening our Prayer Chancel Choir