Monthly Archives: May 2017

Special Offering scheduled for May 14

Posted on May 4, 2017 by ilnicholson

The May Special Offering is for Church World Services “Blankets+” program. Each year, CWS distributes thousands of blankets around the world to people in crisis because of poverty and disaster. A blanket brings warmth. A blanket brings love. Be part … Continue reading →

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South African and Israeli Systems Compared in Second Saturday Documentary

Posted on May 4, 2017 by ilnicholson

The parallels between South Africa’s former practice of separating citizens by race and Israeli apartheid are drawn in “Roadmap to Apartheid,” a documentary that will be screened at 1:30 pm, May 13, at Niles Discovery Church, 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont, … Continue reading →

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Jeff’s Jottings

Posted on May 4, 2017 by ilnicholson

I recently came across an article about the 10 qualities of creative communities. The authors conclude that faith communities that exhibit these 10 qualities are more vital and better able to respond to a culture that is in flux, shaping … Continue reading →

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Deepening Membership gathering focuses on Nurturing Faith

Posted on May 4, 2017 by ilnicholson

After completing their four-part, every-four-months rotation of Deepening Membership gatherings, Pastor Jeff and Pastor Brenda have come back to their original topic:  Nurturing Faith. Long-time members and people who are brand new to Niles Discovery Church are invited to attend … Continue reading →

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Call to Annual Meeting

Posted on May 4, 2017 by ilnicholson

Notice is hereby given that the 2017 Annual Meeting of Niles Discovery Church will be on Sunday, May 7, following worship in the Fellowship Hall. Business items include voting on two bylaws amendments, adopting the strategic plan, electing church leadership, … Continue reading →

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