Author: Phyllis Huntley

New Beginnings News
February 2026
Newsletter of New Beginnings
Church of the Nazarene

OASIS — Older Adults Still In Service
On February 10 at 11:00 am we look forward to joining with you in "The Gathering Place" for our Valentine's Gathering. Julie and I will have a Bible Study and devotional thoughts out of Daniel 11, a thought or two about Valentine's Day, and a wonderful lunch together.
Do you remember Valentine's Parties at school when you were young? I do. They were scary! Some girl might ask me "Would you be my Valentine?" What could be more frightening for a young boy than that? Sled down "Jack's Hill" on my old Flexible Flyer out of control...that wasn't scary...that showed the other boys how brave I was!
What do you think about this idea? Would you consider bringing with you a "Valentine's" card to give to a person or two...or one for everyone there...that simply says in some way that "You are loved." Not "Would you be my Valentine," but maybe some note to say to someone in our group that they are valued. Kind of crazy? Maybe. But let's consider affirming one another.
John and Julie

Mark Your Calendars
Wednesday Prayer Time
1:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Youth Group (Grades 6-12)
Wednesdays - 6:00 pm
Small Group at Kish’s Home
Fridays - 6:30-8:30 pm
Home Bible Study at Dobsons’
Mon., 2/2 & 16 - 1:30-3 pm
MOTLEY Crew at The Windmill
Tues., 3/3 & 17 - 8 am
OASIS Gathering & Potluck
Tues., 2/10 - 11:00 am
Supper Together
Tues., 2/17, 5-7 pm
Loudon’s Blood Drive
Fri., 2/20 - 10 am-2:30 pm
The Gathering Place
Warehouse Shopping at
Rise Again Outreach
Sat., 2/21 - 9-11 am
Thurs., 2/26 - 10:30-1 pm
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Sunday Worship
Service
10:30 am

Women’s Ministry News
Women’s Small Groups
Sunday, February 1, 12—1:15 pm
Saturday, February 21, 10—11:30 am
Ladies, join us for a time of devotions, sharing, and praying together in a north building classroom.
Valentines Day Dessert Social
Saturday, February 14, 2:30—4 pm
Ladies, bring your favorite dessert and
favorite Bible verse on Love! Share some fun, fellowship, and delicious desserts with the gals! (RSVP to Tina Owens)
Ladies Dinner Out
Tuesday, February 24, 5:30—7 pm
Location: UNO Pizzeria & Grill, 15 Fort Eddy Road, Concord. (RSVP to Joyce Klittich)

2026 NED NMI Prayer Luncheon
“Missions Matters”
Community Chapel Church
of the Nazarene, Nashua.
March 7th 11:00 am—1:30 pm
Register by Sunday, 3/1
https://forms.gle/9zgwsiCM2MWDz1W76
Suggested Donation: $5
We will . . .
Connect Globally – Learn about how
God is moving in missions around
the world. Pray Purposefully – Join in heartfelt
prayer for missionaries, ministries,
and the nations. Fellowship Deeply – Share a delicious
meal and meaningful conversations
with like-minded believers.

New Beginnings Youth
We have headed to our winter retreat this Friday, January 30th. Last year we had 3 of our teens who went and we brought 3 others from another church, because we had the space for them. This year we have 8 of our own students going! We are so blessed to have grown this year. Our students have been reaching out to their friends and inviting them to church and youth group!
February 4th, we are having a teen taco game night! Bring your friends and your appetites! See you then! 6-8 Wednesday.

Cuba Team News
These nine members of our congregation going on the Encouragement Trip to Cuba will be leaving March 12 and returning March 19. We are asking for your prayers as they continue to prepare for the trip and fundraise (ask them personally what these fundraisers are, if you'd like to know).
Below is a list of items that they will be binging with them. If you are interested in donating any of the items, a collection box will be in the foyer during the month of February.:
Coffee – a real delight for the pastors; Vacuum packed Bustelo coffee works best.
Canned meats, powdered milk, candy, and other non-perishable food items.
Reading glasses – often for people who haven’t been able to read their Bible for years.
New bottles of common, over the counter medicines and/or vitamins for children or adults.

Open Warehouse Dates at Rise Again Outreach
Do you know someone who could use some free clothing? Then share with them these dates & times. Use the back entrance at 34 Staniels Road, Suite 5, Loudon:
Saturday, February 21 - 9:00—11:00 am
Thursday, February 26 - 11:30 am—1:00 pm

Tithe & Offering Giving Update for the First Three Sundays in January
January amount needed from Offerings (not including NMI monies) is $13,545
Offerings were $5,745.10
January NMI (missions) needed (based on their budget) is $904.50
NMI offerings were $481

February Birthdays
Tracy Warner 2/4 Elijah Ouellette 2/20—He’s turning 7!
Lynda Johnson 2/9 Dave Dobson 2/22
Joanne Lowe 2/9 Anna Parker 2/25—She’s turning 14!
Bob Bond 2/13 Duane Huntley 2/27
Heidi Parker 2/17 John White 2/29

Town of Loudon’s Blood Drive
New Beginnings will be hosting another American Red Cross Blood Drive for the Towen of Loudon: Friday, February 20, 10 am—2:30 pm. Anyone can participate. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-Cross (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Loudon NH.
Save up to 15-minutes on that day by completing your pre-donation reading and health history questions by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass
Come give blood for a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant. See rcblood.org/heart
You can also download the Blood Donor App from your app store.

On Communion Sundays we have the opportunity to support others through:
Good Samaritan Fund - monies to support needs of people inside and outside our church family. Money can be given online or placed in the offering boxes. (Write on your check or giving envelope: “Good Samaritan Fund”.
Food Totes (each one provides a family with 4 days of food and will be distributed to folks in our community and church, when help is needed) - cans of soup or spaghetti with pull top openings, microwave rice, cans of chicken, tuna packets, Knorr pasta packets, individually serving sized packages of cookies, granola bars.
Rise Again Outreach Ministries - items needed: personal care items, diapers, wipes, toilet paper (individually wrapped). Items may be placed in the Rise Again Outreach box in the Missionary display (next to the water fountain).