November 14 & 15, 2020

Advent Devotional - Let Earth Receive Her King
Advent Devotionals have arrived for those who have reserved a copy. If you need to arrange for curbside pickup, contact the church office and we will make arrangements. If you did not place an order and would still like a copy, we have plenty of extra copies still available. $6 suggested donation, though not required.

Christmas Decorating—November 22 at 6:00PM
Come join us on Sunday, November 22 at 6:00 pm to decorate our church for Christmas. This is a fun, casual, opportunity for fellowship as we begin celebrating this wonderful Christmas season. Masks and Social Distancing will be required.

Adult Sunday School Has Resumed
Donna Corbiel’s “Fellowship Hall” Sunday School class has resumed in face to face sessions. The class starts at 9:30 AM and is open to any adults. Masks and Social Distance required.

MCN Student Ministries Has Resumed
MCN Student Ministries has resumed meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 in the McLain Building gym. All students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us to hang out, play games, worship God, and learn more about Jesus! (Face masks and social distancing required.) For more info contact Pastor Garry or call the church office at (860) 646-8599.

Meditation and Prayer Time Offered
Continuing November 7, you are invited to spend a portion of your Saturday morning in prayer and meditation with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Pastor Dan will lead these sessions. Each session will be in two parts . . . a first part which each person does before the online session begins (30-40 minutes) followed by a second part which includes discussion of scripture and prayer. Specific instructions, as well as the link to join the ZOOM meeting, may be requested by emailing office@mcnaz.com. Additional meetings are scheduled for Nov. 21, and Dec. 5.

Cornerstone Christian School - Accepting Applications
Cornerstone Christian School (CCS), located in Manchester, CT, is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year, offering full-time (5 days) in-person instruction. CCS is a dually-accredited (by ACSI and MSA), college-preparatory, Pre-K – Grade 12 school, which offers a challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of the whole child. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact us today at 860-643-0792 or visit our website at www.thecornerstonechristianschool.com. Cornerstone will also be hiring an elementary level teacher in the next month. One of our teachers is relocating because her husband accepted an out of state position. Please check the Cornerstone website for the application.

Celebrate Recovery - Safe Mode
Find hope and healing for your hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe and confidential recovery group.  CR now meets in the main building, 218 Main St., right entrance, Thursday evenings, 7 – 9 pm.   Please park in the right hand parking lot, straight ahead.  Temperature screening, face masks and physical distancing will be required for your safety.
This week:
7:00 – Teaching Meeting – Avoiding Relapse!
8:00 – Men’s Open Share Group
Women’s Open Share Group
For more information, call/email 860 432 8251 or profdave8@cox.net

November 7 & 8, 2020

Christmas Decorating—November 22 at 6:00PM
Come join us on Sunday, November 22 at 6:00 pm to decorate our church for Christmas. This is a fun, casual, opportunity for fellowship as we begin celebrating this wonderful Christmas season. Masks and Social Distancing will be required.

Adult Sunday School Has Resumed
Donna Corbiel’s “Fellowship Hall” Sunday School class has resumed in face to face sessions. The class starts at 9:30 AM and is open to any adults. Masks and Social Distance required.

MCN Student Ministries Has Resumed
MCN Student Ministries has resumed meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 in the McLain Building gym. All students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us to hang out, play games, worship God, and learn more about Jesus! (Face masks and social distancing required.) For more info contact Pastor Garry or call the church office at (860) 646-8599.

Meditation and Prayer Time Offered
Continuing November 7, you are invited to spend a portion of your Saturday morning in prayer and meditation with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Pastor Dan will lead these sessions. Each session will be in two parts . . . a first part which each person does before the online session begins (30-40 minutes) followed by a second part which includes discussion of scripture and prayer. Specific instructions, as well as the link to join the ZOOM meeting, may be requested by emailing office@mcnaz.com. Additional meetings are scheduled for Nov. 21, and Dec. 5.

Cornerstone Christian School - Accepting Applications
Cornerstone Christian School (CCS), located in Manchester, CT, is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year, offering full-time (5 days) in-person instruction. CCS is a dually-accredited (by ACSI and MSA), college-preparatory, Pre-K – Grade 12 school, which offers a challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of the whole child. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact us today at 860-643-0792 or visit our website at www.thecornerstonechristianschool.com. Cornerstone will also be hiring an elementary level teacher in the next month. One of our teachers is relocating because her husband accepted an out of state position. Please check the Cornerstone website for the application.

Celebrate Recovery - Safe Mode
Find hope and healing for your hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe and confidential recovery group.  CR now meets in the main building, 218 Main St., right entrance, Thursday evenings, 7 – 9 pm.   Please park in the right hand parking lot, straight ahead.  Temperature screening, face masks and physical distancing will be required for your safety.
This week:
7:00 – Testimony Meeting – Guest!
8:00 – Men’s Open Share Group
Women’s Open Share Group
For more information, call/email 860 432 8251 or profdave8@cox.net

October 31 & November 1, 2020

Thanksgiving Meals for Local Families
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and we have again partnered with MACC to provide meals for local families in need. Visit mcnaz.com/thanksgiving for more information. All items need to be delivered to the church fellowship hall by Wednesday, November 18. We will pack and deliver food baskets on Saturday morning, November 21. If you have any questions please contact the church office at office@mcnaz.com.

Christmas Decorating—November 22 at 6:00PM
Come join us on Sunday, November 22 at 6:00 pm to decorate our church for Christmas. This is a fun, casual, opportunity for fellowship as we begin celebrating this wonderful Christmas season. Masks and Social Distancing will be required.

Adult Sunday School Has Resumed
Donna Corbiel’s “Fellowship Hall” Sunday School class has resumed in face to face sessions. The class starts at 9:30 AM and is open to any adults. Masks and Social Distance required.

MCN Student Ministries Has Resumed
MCN Student Ministries has resumed meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 in the McLain Building gym. All students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us to hang out, play games, worship God, and learn more about Jesus! (Face masks and social distancing required.) For more info contact Pastor Garry or call the church office at (860) 646-8599.

Meditation and Prayer Time Offered
Continuing November 21, you are invited to spend a portion of your Saturday morning in prayer and meditation with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Pastor Dan will lead these sessions. Each session will be in two parts . . . a first part which each person does before the online session begins (30-40 minutes) followed by a second part which includes discussion of scripture and prayer. Specific instructions, as well as the link to join the ZOOM meeting, may be requested by emailing office@mcnaz.com. An additional meeting is scheduled for Dec. 5.

Cornerstone Christian School - Accepting Applications
Cornerstone Christian School (CCS), located in Manchester, CT, is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year, offering full-time (5 days) in-person instruction. CCS is a dually-accredited (by ACSI and MSA), college-preparatory, Pre-K – Grade 12 school, which offers a challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of the whole child. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact us today at 860-643-0792 or visit our website at www.thecornerstonechristianschool.com. Cornerstone will also be hiring an elementary level teacher in the next month. One of our teachers is relocating because her husband accepted an out of state position. Please check the Cornerstone website for the application.

Celebrate Recovery - Safe Mode
Find hope and healing for your hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe and confidential recovery group. Meeting in the main bldg, 218 Main St., right entrance, Thursday evenings, 7 – 9 pm. Please park in the right hand parking lot, straight ahead. Temperature screening, face masks and physical distancing will be required for your safety.
This week:
7:00 – Testimony Meeting – Guest!
8:00 – Men’s Open Share Group
Women’s Open Share Group
For more information, call/email 860 432 8251 or profdave8@cox.net

October 24 & 25, 2020

SERMON SCRIPTURE REFERENCE - Hebrews 12: 14-29; Matthew 10:34-39; Luke 4:18-19; 1 John 3:17; Proverbs 17:5; Psalm 20:1-9; Psalm 146:1-10

Adult Sunday School Has Resumed
Donna Corbiel’s “Fellowship Hall” Sunday School class has resumed in face to face sessions. The class starts at 9:30 AM and is open to any adults. Masks and Social Distance required.

MCN Student Ministries Has Resumed
MCN Student Ministries has resumed meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 in the McLain Building gym. All students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us to hang out, play games, worship God, and learn more about Jesus! (Face masks and social distancing required.) For more info contact Pastor Garry or call the church office at (860) 646-8599.

Meditation and Prayer Time Offered
Continuing November 7, you are invited to spend a portion of your Saturday morning in prayer and meditation with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Pastor Dan will lead these sessions. Each session will be in two parts . . . a first part which each person does before the online session begins (30-40 minutes) followed by a second part which includes discussion of scripture and prayer. Specific instructions, as well as the link to join the ZOOM meeting, may be requested by emailing office@mcnaz.com. Additional meetings are scheduled for Nov. 21, and Dec. 5.

Cornerstone Christian School - Accepting Applications
Cornerstone Christian School (CCS), located in Manchester, CT, is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year, offering full-time (5 days) in-person instruction. CCS is a dually-accredited (by ACSI and MSA), college-preparatory, Pre-K – Grade 12 school, which offers a challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of the whole child. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact us today at 860-643-0792 or visit our website at www.thecornerstonechristianschool.com. Cornerstone will also be hiring an elementary level teacher in the next month. One of our teachers is relocating because her husband accepted an out of state position. Please check the Cornerstone website for the application.

Celebrate Recovery - Safe Mode
Find hope and healing for your hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe and confidential recovery group. Meeting in the main bldg, 218 Main St., right entrance, Thursday evenings, 7 – 9 pm.
Temperature screening, face masks and physical distancing will be required for your safety.
This week:
7:00 –Testimony Meeting - Guest!
8:00 – Men’s Open Share Group
Women’s Open Share Group
For more information, call/email 860 432 8251 or profdave8@cox.net

October 17 & 18, 2020

SERMON SCRIPTURE REFERENCE - Hebrews 12: 14-29; Matthew 10:34-39; Luke 4:18-19; 1 John 3:17; Proverbs 17:5; Psalm 20:1-9; Psalm 146:1-10

Adult Sunday School Has Resumed
Donna Corbiel’s “Fellowship Hall” Sunday School class has resumed in face to face sessions. The class starts at 9:30 AM and is open to any adults. Masks and Social Distance required.

MCN Student Ministries Has Resumed
MCN Student Ministries has resumed meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 in the McLain Building gym. All students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us to hang out, play games, worship God, and learn more about Jesus! (Face masks and social distancing required.) For more info contact Pastor Garry or call the church office at (860) 646-8599.

Meditation and Prayer Time Offered
Beginning October 10, you are invited to spend a portion of your Saturday morning in prayer and meditation with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Pastor Dan will lead these sessions. Each session will be in two parts . . . a first part which each person does before the online session begins (30-40 minutes) followed by a second part which includes discussion of scripture and prayer. Specific instructions, as well as the link to join the ZOOM meeting, may be requested by emailing office@mcnaz.com. Additional meetings are scheduled for Oct. 24, Nov 7, Nov. 21, and Dec. 5.

Cornerstone Christian School - Accepting Applications
Cornerstone Christian School (CCS), located in Manchester, CT, is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year, offering full-time (5 days) in-person instruction. CCS is a dually-accredited (by ACSI and MSA), college-preparatory, Pre-K – Grade 12 school, which offers a challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of the whole child. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact us today at 860-643-0792 or visit our website at www.thecornerstonechristianschool.com.

Celebrate Recovery - Safe Mode
Find hope and healing for your hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe and confidential recovery group. Meeting in the main bldg, 218 Main St., right entrance, Thursday evenings, 7 – 9 pm.
Temperature screening, face masks and physical distancing will be required for your safety.
This week:
7:00 –Teaching Meeting - Crossroads!
8:00 – Men’s Open Share Group
Women’s Open Share Group
For more information, call/email 860 432 8251 or profdave8@cox.net

October 10 & 11, 2020

SERMON SCRIPTURE REFERENCE - Galatians 5:25 - 6:5

Adult Sunday School Has Resumed
Donna Corbiel’s “Fellowship Hall” Sunday School class has resumed in face to face sessions. The class starts at 9:30 AM and is open to any adults. Masks and Social Distance required.

MCN Student Ministries Has Resumed
MCN Student Ministries has resumed meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 in the McLain Building gym. All students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us to hang out, play games, worship God, and learn more about Jesus! (Face masks and social distancing required.) For more info contact Pastor Garry or call the church office at (860) 646-8599.

Meditation and Prayer Time Offered
Beginning October 10, you are invited to spend a portion of your Saturday morning in prayer and meditation with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Pastor Dan will lead these sessions. Each session will be in two parts . . . a first part which each person does before the online session begins (30-40 minutes) followed by a second part which includes discussion of scripture and prayer. Specific instructions, as well as the link to join the ZOOM meeting, may be requested by emailing office@mcnaz.com. Additional meetings are scheduled for Oct. 24, Nov 7, Nov. 21, and Dec. 5.

Cornerstone Christian School - Accepting Applications
Cornerstone Christian School (CCS), located in Manchester, CT, is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year, offering full-time (5 days) in-person instruction. CCS is a dually-accredited (by ACSI and MSA), college-preparatory, Pre-K – Grade 12 school, which offers a challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of the whole child. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact us today at 860-643-0792 or visit our website at www.thecornerstonechristianschool.com.

Celebrate Recovery - Safe Mode
Find hope and healing for your hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe and confidential recovery group. Meeting in the main bldg, 218 Main St., right entrance, Thursday evenings, 7 – 9 pm.
Temperature screening, face masks and physical distancing will be required for your safety.
This week:
7:00 –Teaching Meeting - One of our own!
8:00 – Men’s Open Share Group
Women’s Open Share Group
For more information, call/email 860 432 8251 or profdave8@cox.net

October 3 & 4, 2020

Adult Sunday School Begins This Week
Donna Corbiel’s “Fellowship Hall” Sunday School class resumes this week in face to face sessions. The class starts at 9:30 AM and is open to any adults. Masks and Social Distance required.

MCN Student Ministries Has Resumed
MCN Student Ministries has resumed meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 in the McLain Building gym. All students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us to hang out, play games, worship God, and learn more about Jesus! (Face masks and social distancing required.) For more info contact Pastor Garry or call the church office at (860) 646-8599.

Meditation and Prayer Time Offered
Beginning October 10, you are invited to spend a portion of your Saturday morning in prayer and meditation with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Pastor Dan will lead these sessions. Each session will be in two parts . . . a first part which each person does before the online session begins (30-40 minutes) followed by a second part which includes discussion of scripture and prayer. Specific instructions, as well as the link to join the ZOOM meeting, may be requested by emailing office@mcnaz.com. Additional meetings are scheduled for Oct. 24, Nov 7, Nov. 21, and Dec. 5.

Officers Installed
This weekend we will be installing some new officers to the Church Board.
Terry Alamo and Donna Corbeil will replace Dale Snellenberger and Eddie Alamo, who are rotating off after a three year term.
Cindy Augustine is the new Nazarene Mission International President.
Continuing to serve on the board are: Robert Cornell (SDMI Chair), Mark Davis, George Eknaian, Adam Marois, and Katie Sehi. The role of Nazarene Youth International President is currently vacant, and Pastor Dan is serving as interim CCS Board Chair.
A big thank you to all those who served on the board over this past year, and especially to the three who are rotating off: Dale, Edie and Scott. You are deeply appreciated!

New Member
Caroline Golino was scheduled to join the church just when the Covid-19 quarantine began. We will hold the membership ritual for her on Saturday night, October 3.

Cornerstone Christian School - Accepting Applications
Cornerstone Christian School (CCS), located in Manchester, CT, is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year, offering full-time (5 days) in-person instruction. CCS is a dually-accredited (by ACSI and MSA), college-preparatory, Pre-K – Grade 12 school, which offers a challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of the whole child. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact us today at 860-643-0792 or visit our website at www.thecornerstonechristianschool.com.

Celebrate Recovery - Safe Mode
Find hope and healing for your hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe and confidential recovery group. Meeting in the main bldg, 218 Main St., right entrance, Thursday evenings, 7 – 9 pm.
Temperature screening, face masks and physical distancing will be required for your safety.
This week:
7:00 –Teaching Meeting - Grace!
8:00 – Men’s Open Share Group
Women’s Open Share Group
For more information, call/email 860 432 8251 or profdave8@cox.net

September 27th, 2020

We’re Back!
Face to face services have resumed, and there are now two options for your participation.
On Saturday nights at 5:00 PM, we are holding a worship service that is both informal and conversational. We take extra time to pray together as a group and we discuss the bible passage after it has been taught. The service is socially distanced with required masks (conforming to the governor’s orders.). We sit in pews marked with green tape. We receive offerings in Offering Boxes placed in the rear of the sanctuary. When we start taking communion together again, we will use special, prepackaged communion elements for the time being. Hand sanitizing stations have been placed throughout the facility. Doors are propped open. Bathrooms are now open, though drinking fountains have been converted to fill bottles. After service, we will converse outside the building in the fresh air as much as possible.

On Saturday night, the pews will be wiped down and bathrooms cleaned in preparation for the morning service.

On Sunday mornings, at 10:45 AM, we are holding our regular worship service with the same guidelines as the Saturday night services. We will sit in pews marked with blue tape. Coffee and continental breakfast will not be served; nursery service will not be available.

We will be reviewing the church program through the month of September to decide when and how we will open different portions of our usual program.

We will continue to provide live streaming of our services into the fall season, as some will be unable to return for awhile. We hope as many of you as are comfortable will return quickly, but we understand that each family must make their own decisions in this matter. Our goal is to make sure that in everything we do, we act with kindness and compassion, being willing to support those who might feel differently about things than we do, or who might not be ready to return to more traditional ways of doing things. After all, “The way we do, what we do” is as important as “What we do,” in the Kingdom of God!

Tithes and Offerings
Thank you to all who have been sending in Tithes and Offerings in various ways. Please continue to use the APP, the Mail, your online banking APPs and other ways to give your offerings. Also, we have established a Compassion Fund for those in our congregation who may need financial support due to the recent events. To contribute, look for that designation on the Church App or write a note in the margin of your check.

Celebrate Recovery - Safe Mode
Celebrate Recovery  has moved to the Sanctuary of the Church of the Nazarene, 218 Main St, Manchester.  Please park in the right hand parking lot as you come in the main church entrance.  The right hand doors will be open and we will be sitting in far right section at safe distances.

Find hope and healing for your hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe and confidential recovery group. Meeting in the main bldg, 218 Main St., right entrance, Thursday evenings, 7 – 9 pm.
Temperature screening, face masks and physical distancing will be required for your safety.
This week:
7:00 –Testimony Meeting – Guest!
8:00 – Men’s Open Share Group
Women’s Open Share Group
For more information, call/email 860 432 8251 or profdave8@cox.net