Category Archives: Mission

Mark Twist reflects on church’s mission

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Jeffrey Spencer

I feel emboldened by our Mission Statement, which reads:  “Following the example of Jesus, Niles Discovery Church welcomes all people, grows in our relationship with God and each other, and serves our neighbors near and far.” By using our mission … Continue reading →

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Niles Discovery Church Daily – Maundy Thursday, April 9, 2020

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Jeffrey Spencer

Today’s Prayer Though we are scattered in homes, apartments, and households, still we can gather in your heart, O God. We can gather as your scattered household, your deployed church. And in doing so, we can find ourselves together in … Continue reading →

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Special Offering in February for SAVE, Inc.

Posted on January 30, 2018 by ilnicholson

The February Special Offering will be for the wonderful work done by SAVE (Safe Alternatives for Violent Environments). SAVE runs domestic violence safety programs (like the emergency shelter) and prevention programs (like their healthy teen dating program). To learn more … Continue reading →

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January’s Special Offering will go to Tri-City Volunteers

Posted on December 29, 2017 by ilnicholson

The January special offering will be used to support the outreach and caring of Tri-City Volunteers. TCV has an important historical connection to Niles Discovery Church, so we are pleased continue our support of this agency that runs a thrift … Continue reading →

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Lap Robe Tying Group

Posted on December 29, 2017 by ilnicholson

  The lap robe tying group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month, January to October, 10:00-2:00. Please join to share in fellowship and lunch as they tie off lap robes that have been stitched together during the month. … Continue reading →

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Jeff’s Jottings

Posted on December 29, 2017 by ilnicholson

I think it was the news of the 2015 sexual assault of an unconscious woman outside a Stanford University fraternity that started me thinking about the need to preach about sexual violence. After the trial (held over a year after … Continue reading →

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December’s Special Offering for Puente

Posted on November 25, 2017 by ilnicholson

The December special offering will be used to support the ministry of Puente de la Costa Sur. This is the same organization for which the Ministry of Social Concerns is collecting stocking stuffers (see “Giving Opportunities Continue” article here). Puente … Continue reading →

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Strategic Plan Update

Posted on October 31, 2017 by ilnicholson

On Monday, October 16, the Cabinet green-lighted our third Strategic Plan Goal One project, the Pathways to Beloved Community project. According to the project plan, Pathways to Beloved Community project “creates, promotes and implements activities that ready our congregation and … Continue reading →

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Season of Giving is Upon Us

Posted on October 31, 2017 by ilnicholson

If your mailbox is typical, it will soon be crammed with mailers from various organizations asking you to make year-end gifts. The same will be true of your e-mailbox. The truth of the matter is that there are lots of … Continue reading →

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Special Offerings Support Social Justice

Posted on September 23, 2017 by ilnicholson

The October Special Offering will be split between two denominational offerings that focus on social justice and the legacies of racism. The Reconciliation offering of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) funds the Reconciliation Ministry, helping congregations address racism. One-third … Continue reading →

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