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So that all may Worship with us...
 Brookside
is fully accessible, with a covered ramp at the rear of
the church, a special pew to accommodate wheelchairs, an elevator
reaching all levels of the facility, and handicap-accessible restrooms
both downstairs and in the Sanctuary Narthex.
There are large print Bibles for use during worship, as well
as large print bulletins and hymns. Assistive listening devices
(hearing aids) are available for use during the service. If you
cannot find these materials in the Sanctuary Narthex, please ask
an usher for assistance.
Other Services Available:
Parish Nurse Program
 The
Parish Nurse has hours here every week, on Thursdays
from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Room E. Avail yourself of free
nurse consultation, blood pressure checks, health information,
referrals and more. Be sure to check out the Parish Nurse bulletin
board across from Room E to learn about events throughout Manchester!
For more information, call the Parish Nurse office at 663-8004.
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 Romanian
Orthodox Services
St. John of Suceava, Romanian Orthodox Church, holds Sunday Worship
in our Chapel at 10:00 a.m., followed by coffee hour in Fellowship
Hall. It is a privilege to be able to serve the needs of a congregation
of people who have recently immigrated to the U. S. from Romania.
It is also, more importantly, a humbling experience to hear and
to observe the deep gratitude and respect they show for the opportunity
to worship God in their own language and in a sacred space.
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Nursing Home Worship Services
Pastor Carolyn, members of the Diaconate and Music Committee
continue to bring worship services to area nursing homes. Each
3rd Sunday at 2:00 p.m. we gather
at Courville at Manchester for a service of word and music.
We will also celebrate the Sacrament of Communion at the Masonic
Homeon the 1st Monday of each
month at 1:00 p.m., beginning in May.
Worship services this month are as
follows:
 Monday,
May 5
• Masonic Home, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 18
• Courville at Manchester, 2:00 p.m.
Parishioners are always welcome to come along as visitors or
participants. Join us!
For more information, call the church
office at 669-2807.
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Pastoral Counseling Services
P CS
offers psychotherapy, education, consultation and spiritual direction
as effective tools to solve problems. The second floor rooms in
Manning House and PCS's Annex in the Cottage behind the Thrift
Shop provide a warm and safe setting for individuals, couples
and families to receive treatment. PCS staff members also provide
many hours of Community Education that offers tools and preventive
strategies for life's persistent problems. The professional staff
of 25 consists of licensed psychotherapists (many of whom are
also ordained clergy), administration, development and a grief
educator.
For specific information about their
services, or to set an appointment, please call 627-2702 or email
Joyce Herndon at jmh@pcs-nh.org
Visit us on the web at: www.pcs-nh.org
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Child Development Center
This September begins the ninth year of our expanded program.
Southern New Hampshire Services administers this part-day, 10-month
program (September to June) for 3 to 5 year-olds. The program
occupies two classrooms in the Carriage House and has an enrollment
of 38 children, all of whom come from families who have qualified
for Head Start under the Federal poverty guidelines. Breakfast
and Lunch are served daily.
We are glad for this strong collaborative effort that continues
the long tradition of Brookside Church serving the wider community
with early childhood education opportunities.
Contact info: 666-3291.
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 Thrift
Shop
The Thrift Shop is open Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. Profits generated are given to several charitable organizations.
Read
the latest installment of "Tales from the Thrift Shop"
For more information, call the Thrift Shop
during their business hours at 669-2807, ext. 110.
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Church Library
Find books for all ages encompassing a wide variety of topics.
Across from the Pastor's office, the self-serve library is open
during usual office hours and after Sunday worship.
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Hospital Visits
Because federal law greatly restricts the disclosure of patient
information by hospitals, the pastor and church office may not
know that a member of the church has been admitted to the hospital.
If you are hospitalized, and would like a visit from the pastor,
it is important that you (or a family member) notify the church
office as soon as possible. Call us
at 669-2807. Remember, hospitals no longer can provide
this information to us.
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