Monthly Archives: March 2016

Bay Association will “Meet a Muslim” at Niles Discovery Church

Posted on March 31, 2016 by

The Bay Association (a local gathering of churches in the United Church of Christ) will hold its annual Spring Meeting here at Niles Discovery Church on Saturday, April 16, at 9:00 a.m. Attendees will share a meal and fellowship, and … Continue reading →

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Help the Youth Raise Money for the Homeless

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On Sunday, April 17, the youth Sunday School class will have a bake-sale fundraiser to help support shelter and services for the homeless. This will be on the same day as our Day of Discovery event. We’ll share a potluck … Continue reading →

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Strategic Planning Process Begins

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At its meeting on March 21, the Niles Discovery Church Cabinet appointed the following people as members of the Strategic Planning Team: John Smith, Iris Nicholson, Briana Paul, Ron Adamson, Susie Claxton, Mike Thomson, and Doug Swint. Along with Pastor … Continue reading →

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Share Your Stories at the Day of Discovery

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What do you most love about Niles Discovery Church? On Sunday, April 17, following worship, we will have an opportunity to share our stories about our church and discover together the core values and elements of ministry that we are … Continue reading →

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“The Bell” – April early edition

Posted on March 28, 2016 by

The full April edition of The Bell will be available on April 6, but for now, you can get the Early Edition here.

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Jeff’s Jottings – April 2016

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Pastor Brenda and I have been taking a look at the work we do, attempting to determine what our priorities are (based on how we spend our time) verses what our priorities should be. One of the things we’ve found … Continue reading →

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Film examines a dirty relationship

Posted on March 28, 2016 by

The relationship between dirt and humans couldn’t be closer. We started our journey together as stardust, swirled by cosmic forces into our galaxy, solar system, and planet. We are made of the same stuff. Four billion years of evolution created … Continue reading →

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