The
First Congregational Church in Pittsfield is very fortunate to have
a twenty-five piece set of hand bells, given in “Loving Memory of
John B. Varney.” On Sunday, July 18th, a special service of
dedication will be held and the “JuBellation” Bell Choir will offer
several selections during the 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. The public
is cordially invited to attend this service of worship and
dedication.
Leighton (Skip) Allen Memorial Service
July 17, 2010
A
Memorial Service for Skip Allen will be held at the First Baptist
Church in Northwood (next to Hannaford’s) on Saturday, July 17 at
11:00 a.m. All who knew Skip are invited to attend and share
some memories. Refreshments will be provided after the service.
The Gift of Enjoyable Moments By Pastor Ted
White
I
was recently looking out the screened window on a beautiful sunny
day. The trees on the edge of the woods were gently swaying in the
soft breeze. The backdrop of light blue sky brought out the intense
deep green of the flickering leaves. Two yellow Labrador retrievers
were lying at my feet as I drank in this peaceful scene, enjoying
the moment. Was this just a coincidence? Was it only a meaningless
convergence of some unknown evolutionary force? Or was the joy and
peace I experienced at that time more than some happenstance in
time?
Personally, I do not think these moments of joyful peace are
accidental occasions or meaningless moments, but insightful gifts
foretasting the greatest joy ever to come. How grand they are now!
How awesome they will be! We are told in Psalm 147:18, “He sends His
Word and melts them, He stirs up His breezes, and the waters flow.”
He is the Creator of all things (Genesis chapter 1; John 1:1-3;
Colossians 1:16-17; Hebrews 1:1-2). There are some people who are
fearful that the world will end. It will end, but not until the Lord
God Almighty causes it to. The reason this planet and all of
creation is still here is because He is holding it together. It is
amazing that one can look around and not see evidence for a Creator.
Actually Romans 1:18ff tells us that it is not that they did not
believe in God, but they have chosen to suppress the truth by their
wickedness. People are not born atheists; it is a chosen lifestyle
like any other sinful lifestyle that is chosen. You believe what you
want, but I will thank the Almighty Creator and His Son Jesus for
these wonderful momentary gifts from His hand that foretell the
perfect place He has provided, Heaven! May we enjoy it together!
God’s
Answer for Man—the Lamb
http://www.newhopenorthwood.com/?page_id=212
www.newhopenorthwood.com or call 942-7729.
Special
Recognition To Vendors At Northwood Farmers Market
The NFM
Organizing Committee congratulates the following local businesses,
all NFM vendors, who have recently won awards:
Amelia Mae’s LLC -
BBQ sauce…#2 Best in NH (NH Magazine)!
Candia Vineyards - Ice
Storm wine…Double Gold!! And NH’s Best of State award for Le
Crescent wine.
The Soup Guy - #1 Best in NH (NH Magazine)!
“Dr. Tomato” from Healthy Home Harvest (local plants and gourmet
mushrooms) featured this month in NH Magazine.
All these amazing
products and many more are available at the Northwood Farmers Market
every Thursday 3:00-6:30 p.m. at the corner of Rtes. 4, 202/9 and
43. Bring a friend, and a sturdy shopping bag….
Children Invited To Loon Man Show
The Northwood Lake Watershed
Association invites children of all ages to hear John Rockwood, The
Loon Man NH, as the featured speaker at the Watershed’s Annual
Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Northwood Town Hall,
Saturday, July 17, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Learn about loons and his
little loon mascot, Grapenut. Grapenut is a real chick juvenile
who adopted John into his loon family and shared all his young and
incredible growing stages with him for two seasons. Also learn about
loon biology, behaviors, life cycles and how we can ensure their
safety. His presentation is full of amazing anecdotes along with
factual information. Adults and children find his multi-media
Narrated Nature Slide Show interesting and fascinating.
A short
business meeting will be held to elect officers and directors with
ending terms. An update on the June milfoil treatment and recent
activities of the watershed will be given.
Members and anyone
interested in Northwood Lake are invited to attend. Remember,
BRING THE KIDS AND GRANDKIDS!!
www.northwoodlake.com
On May
18, Saddleback Mountain Lions Club inducted Jane Sorel as its newest
member. Past Multiple District Chairperson, Wayne Bowden officiated.
Lion Jane Sorel is a resident of Northwood and an employee of TD
Bank. Saddleback Mountain Lions Club serves six towns: Northwood,
Strafford, Deerfield, Barrington, Nottingham and Lee. If you are
interested in membership, call 942-8511. Pictured above L to R: New
Lion, Jane Sorel; Lion, Ellis Ring; and Lion, Wayne Bowden.
Obituaries
Robin L. Drown
“Live, Laugh, Love” describes who Robin L. (Burklund)
Drown, 51, of 31 Green Street in Northwood was as a
person. Robin, who was an inspiration to family and
friends passed peacefully on July 2, 2010, following a
ten year battle against cancer.
She was born in Rochester, NH on July 6, 1958 to
Robert Sr. and Joan (Beauchain) Burklund, one of four children.
Robin’s life would seem too short to many, but those who
were touched by her presence understood the quality of existence
far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Her smile,
bravery, strength, and courage will be remembered throughout her
native community.
Robin started her career with The
University of New Hampshire working at the Dunlap Center, where
she worked as a financial secretary. While working at The
University of New Hampshire, she attained her bachelor’s degree
in business. She then transferred to the Athletic
Department where she proudly finished her career as the Athletic
Ticket Manager. Her 29 years of loyalty and commitment
were important in her life.
Although Robin enjoyed many
things in her life she truly cherished camping, going to UNH
sports events, knitting, shopping, and most importantly spending
time with her family.
Surviving family members include her
loving husband of 33 years, Richard E. Drown; three children,
Lauren Dow of Barnstead, Tania Chamberlin of Northwood, and Ryan
Drown of Northwood; her parents, Robert Sr. and Joan
Burklund; two brothers, Robert Burklund Jr. and Scott Burklund;
one sister, Debbie Marden; and her adored grand-daughter,
Makenna Dow.
Memorial donations can be made to the
Robin Drown Memorial Scholarship Fund, in care of Coe- Brown
Northwood Academy at 907 1st NH Turnpike, Northwood, NH 03261.
The funds will be given to a student pursuing a career in the
medical field.
To honor Robin’s wishes, a separate fund will
be established by family to put coverings over the Coe Brown
Northwood Academy soccer team benches. Donations can be
made to Northeast Credit Union, 144 1st NH Turnpike, Northwood,
NH 03261, made payable to the Soccer Project.
Funeral
Services will be private.
To sign our online guestbook,
please go to
www.purdyfuneralservice.com
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