40TH ANNUAL CONCORD, NH CROP HUNGER WALK 9/21/24 **UPDATE**
Thanks to all who donated to the Boscawen Congregational Church CROP Walk team. Four members of our church were able to participate on walk day - Heather & Derek Wunschel walked (with their dog) Laura Lane counted the donations, and Chris Paull coordinated the walk. Our team was able to raise $655, and overall, the final walk total was $14,590.07.
Participating in CROP Walk has been a fall tradition at Boscawen Congregational Church for over 25 years. CROP Hunger Walks are community-based fundraising events held in cities and towns across the United States, created to support the global mission of Church World Service, a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster.
The 40th Annual Concord Walk, sponsored by the Greater Concord Interfaith Council, was hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 90 Clinton Street, Concord. To make it easier for busy people to participate on walk day, this year’s walk was held in the morning. Registration opened at 9:00 am, we gathered for introductions & announcements at 9:30 am, and the 2 ½ mile walk began at 10:00 am. Over 50 people from 13 faith communities (and 2 dogs) walked the 2.5 mile route. There was a slight drizzle, but it didn’t dampen anybody’s spirits.
The 2025 walk will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Watch this page and Facebook for more info. or contact Chris Paull, GCIC CROP Walk Coordinator at 603-520-9196 or [email protected].
Participating in CROP Walk has been a fall tradition at Boscawen Congregational Church for over 25 years. CROP Hunger Walks are community-based fundraising events held in cities and towns across the United States, created to support the global mission of Church World Service, a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster.
The 40th Annual Concord Walk, sponsored by the Greater Concord Interfaith Council, was hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 90 Clinton Street, Concord. To make it easier for busy people to participate on walk day, this year’s walk was held in the morning. Registration opened at 9:00 am, we gathered for introductions & announcements at 9:30 am, and the 2 ½ mile walk began at 10:00 am. Over 50 people from 13 faith communities (and 2 dogs) walked the 2.5 mile route. There was a slight drizzle, but it didn’t dampen anybody’s spirits.
- CWS has returned 25% of the total raised by the walk ($3647.52) to the Interfaith Council to distribute to local programs. The Interfaith Council will add to that, and checks for $300 will go out to 14 programs, including Hilda's Food Pantry, in March.
- Seven of the 14 programs that received checks from our 2023 walk provided posters about their programs to display at the walk: Hilda’s Food Pantry at Boscawen Congregational Church, Blue Duke Community Care Closet at Rundlett Middle School, Christ the King Food Pantry, Family Promise, Grace Episcopal Take a Tote Program, Suncook Community Action & West Congregational. Rik Yeames had a display in recognition of the International Day of Peace today.
- 18 walkers who raised $100 or more, either by using a CROP envelope to collect cash & check donations, by registering online to collect donations, or a combination of the two, received $10 gift cards to either Domino’s Pizza, Constantly Pizza, or Sal’s Pizza. The cost of the cards was shared by these businesses and the Interfaith Council.
- We were pleased that so many people stuck around after the walk for fellowship and refreshments, to look at the displays, and to receive the gift cards!
- Once again, our top individual fundraiser was Cy Sherman from South Congregational, who raised over $5,000, and South Church was the top fundraising team. We can't confirm the 2nd & 3rd place teams until all the outstanding cash & checks are turned in to our walk treasurer to send to Church World Service and CWS sends us the final report. That usually happens around Thanksgiving. We’ll keep you posted.
The 2025 walk will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Watch this page and Facebook for more info. or contact Chris Paull, GCIC CROP Walk Coordinator at 603-520-9196 or [email protected].
HANNAFORD FIGHT HUNGER BAG PROGRAM FUNDRAISER - MONTH OF NOVEMBER
** UPDATE**
Hilda's Food Pantry is blessed to have been chosen for another Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Fundraiser during the month of November - this time at the FRANKLIN Hannaford Store. For every bag purchased for $2.50 during the month of November, Hilda's will receive $1. The September fundraiser earned us $78. Can we raise $100 in November?
**We only earned $18 in November, but every little bit helps!**
This is an opportunity for your efforts to have local impact right here in Boscawen. The Food Pantry is faithfully staffed by dedicated church and community volunteers and helps well over 1,200 people annually. Through community donations and food from the NH Food bank, Hilda's Food Pantry distributes over 25,000 pounds of food annually. Learn more about HIlda's Food Pantry and how you can donate today.
**We only earned $18 in November, but every little bit helps!**
This is an opportunity for your efforts to have local impact right here in Boscawen. The Food Pantry is faithfully staffed by dedicated church and community volunteers and helps well over 1,200 people annually. Through community donations and food from the NH Food bank, Hilda's Food Pantry distributes over 25,000 pounds of food annually. Learn more about HIlda's Food Pantry and how you can donate today.
I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS...
EIGHT PEOPLE BAPTIZED AT THE BLACKWATER RIVER
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On August 3, 2024, Pastor Dave baptized eight people in the Blackwater River, making their public commitment to become loyal followers of Jesus Christ. Surrounded by family and friends, Chris Rodgers, Katalyn Rodgers, Jaxson Rodgers, Jackie Sheil, Joelle Sheil, Ryan Keeler, Darlene Keeler and Joey Keeler were baptized. A special thank you to Marilyn and Paul Nylen for their hospitality!
Jesus said, "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." (Matt. 11:28). Is Jesus calling you to follow him? |
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ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN EVENT ALWAYS A HUGE SUCCESS! - OCTOBER 30
These pictures are from our 2022 event. Rain caused us to move the event inside in 2023 - and we forgot to take pictures!
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Our annual 'Trunk or Treat' Halloween event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with young Boscawen families. Over 300 people attend this annual event held in the parking lot of the church to allow their children to have Halloween fun in a safe setting. Over a dozen church members decorate the trunks of their cars and hand out Halloween candy for this event. Boscawen always celebrates Halloween on 'Gate Night' which is October 30th each year and starts at 5:30pm.
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"Hilda's" Food Pantry is Re-Dedicated
On Sunday, June 12, we gathered to pray and re-dedicate the BCC Food Pantry (Hilda's Food Pantry) after much-needed attention, repairs and renovations were done. It's simply sparkling and reconfigured for improved use of space and accessibility! May God increase His presence here and bless this ministry done in His name so that it can be the hands and feet of Jesus to the hungry people of Boscawen.
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CHURCH RECORDS NOW ONLINE AT THE NEW ENGLAND HISTORICAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
The church loaned our records to the New England Historic Genealogy Society last year. They filmed and digitally copied all the records. One of the digital copies was placed at the Boscawen Historical Society with a second set at church.
The NE Historical Geneological Society indexed the records and now will be making them available to their members for genealogical research! Thank you Ron Reed for making this happen!
https://dbnews.americanancestors.org/.../boscawen-nh.../
The NE Historical Geneological Society indexed the records and now will be making them available to their members for genealogical research! Thank you Ron Reed for making this happen!
https://dbnews.americanancestors.org/.../boscawen-nh.../
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CONTACT US
Pastor David Randlett III Boscawen Congregational Church 12 High Street Boscawen NH 03303 603-796-2565 General Church Email: [email protected] Confidential Prayer Request Email: [email protected] |
HILDA'S FOOD PANTRY
Food & Medical Supplies Wednesday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - Noon 603-451-7406 |
CHURCH HOURS
Worship (In person or on Facebook Live) Sunday 10:00 AM OFFICE HOURS By appointment 603-796-2565 |