A
New Year
is a time
for some new
resolutions. Yes,
I’m one of those
guys who likes to
make a few New Year’s resolutions.
They help me to focus my time and
energies in the year ahead. I am
a firm believer that first we make
our priorities and then they make
us. But I do have to admit that I’ve
grown rather repetitive in my annual
resolutions. Each year I find the
same goals making the list – lose
those same 10 to 15 pounds, read
another 20 books, save more, spend
less, pray more, watch less TV. Every
year some progress is made, with
the exception of those 10 to 15
pounds - they seem to come back to
visit again between Thanksgiving and
Christmas. So what should I resolve
to do in 2014? I’m ready to get a bit
more creative this year. Anyone care
to join me?
May I make some suggestions for
spiritual growth? I’ll let you and
your financial advisor work on
the career and fiscal goals. Some
years I’ve committed to reading
through the Bible. Rick Warren
(Pastor and author of,
The Purpose
Driven Life
) does this every year.
One of the most helpful tools to
use is a “Through the Bible in One
Year” edition. You simply open to
the appropriate date and read the
selections. The best versions will give
you an Old Testament passage, a
New Testament Passage and either
a Psalm or Proverb for the day. With
this method, you’re not as likely to
become “bogged down” in Leviticus
and lose your motivation, and, you
are more likely to find something
spiritually stirring each day. Another
great resolution could be to make
a significant investment of time in
your spiritual development and in
fellowship with others. Try joining
a small group for a season (we have
them for all ages – contact Pastor
Greg’s assistant, Marlene), go on the
women’s retreat in March or our
men’s retreat in October. Maybe
the time has come to travel with our
church family on one of our yearly
pilgrimages to Christian Heritage
sites.
Or think about volunteering in one of
our many ministries or singing in the
choir. Although it’s difficult to add
one of these habits without giving
up something else in your schedule,
the trade off is always worthwhile.
Another goal could be to do more
to help those around us this year.
The Spire
January 2014
Noroton Presbyterian Church
n
2011 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
n
203-655-1451
New Year, New Resolutions?
Worship Schedule
Chapel - 8:00 a.m.
Sanctuary - 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
Open Doors - 5:00 p.m.
Upcoming Preaching Schedule:
1/5/14 -
Pastor Sam Schreiner
Remembrance Sunday -
During worship, we will
remember those who went
home to the Lord in 2013.
1/12/14 -
Pastor Greg Doll
1/19/14 -
Pastor Brandi Drake
1/26/14 -
Rev. Dr. Heather
Wright, Guest
Upcoming Baptism Dates:
1/19 and 2/16 10:30 a.m.
Sanctuary service.
To schedule
a Baptism please call Leslie Ezzo
at203-655-1451, ext. 33.
Table of Contents
Foundations for the Future
......................3
Adult Spiritual Formation.................4-5
Caring &Women’s Ministry.............6-7
Children’s &Youth Ministry..............8-9
NPNS............................................... 10-11
Tot Drop................................................ 12
Congregational Life Ministry....... 12-13
Music & Fine Arts................................ 13
Membership Ministry.......................... 14
Mission Ministry................................... 15
NPC Calendar of Events.............. insert
NPC News & NPC Staff ................... 16
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