As we approach our celebration of Christmas, and perhaps engage in the time honored tradition of cookie making and decorating, here is something worth knowing and appreciating: “Late in the nineteenth century, J. W. Reed invented the rolling pin with handles connected to a center rod; this is similar to the tool we know today, and it prevents cooks from putting their hands on the rolling surface while shaping pastry. Reed invented new versions of…
Christmas Eve – Friday, December 24 / We will have an in-person Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 24. The service will be candle-lit and outside around our firepit and Christmas tree. Due to the chilly weather, the service will be a bit shorter this year but will include our traditional scripture reading and carol singing and other beloved traditions. Help Needed for 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship – Christmas Eve worship…
Infectious disease experts are still reevaluating Holiday advice given the discovery of the highly contagious COVID Omicron variant. This variant has now been isolated in dozens of countries and now accounting for three quarters of new positive tests in the US according to the CDC. It has prompted governments, including the U.S., to stop some international travel. The impact of this variant still can’t be properly estimated though we are starting to have some reports from South Africa and…
New Garden’s donation collection and distribution area for the Afghan resettlement effort located in Norvell Hall is in full swing. Thanks to all who have donated; we have supported many families and individuals in establishing their new homes. We have two special notices regarding this outreach endeavor: If you are considering donating furnishings, we are overloaded with children’s clothing and supplies, as well as bed linens. So, we are not accepting those items at this…
Please join our Facebook live stream here or our interactive Zoom session. A link for Zoom will be sent by email, or it can be requested from the office through Friday. We look forward to seeing you online. Reading: selections from “Circle of Grace” by Jan Richardson Message Title: Seeking the Light Meeting for Worship livestream: Facebook Live: http://www.facebook.com/NewGardenFriendsMeeting Meeting for Worship on Zoom: Check your email for a Zoom link, or contact [email protected] to receive a link. Prepared messages…
9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. / Those attending unprogrammed meetings for worship on Sundays are welcome to use Friendship Hall. Please follow the guidance below; Stay home if you have any symptoms of illness. Meet outdoors, if feasible, regardless of group size; please bring your own chairs. Reserve meeting room(s) in advance by calling the NGFM office at (336) 292-5487 or emailing [email protected] ; note the capacity of room(s) you will be using and do not exceed maximum…
Friends approved the following procedures for Meeting for Worship at the Called Meeting on December 12: We will resume live indoor services after Christmas with attenders gathering in the meeting room where the prepared message will be given (capacity 65). Overflow seating will be provided in the Friendship Hall (capacity 49). The service will be broadcast to the Friendship Hall and displayed by projector. The service will also continue to be simulcast on Zoom and…
The COVID Advisory Group last met December 6, and protocols for New Garden Friends Meeting will continue mostly the same through the Holiday season. Specifically, we will continue semi-programmed Meeting for Worship (MFW) outdoors for the Christmas Eve Service but otherwise now by Zoom and Facebook Live, now scheduled at 11 a.m. Friends will be notified if weather does not permit in-person outdoor worship. Un-programmed MFW may take place outdoors or indoors, in accordance with…
Honor cards are still being offered for sale at $5.00 each. They will be available for purchase at the rise of meeting on any first day that we meet in person prior to Christmas. In addition, we are offering a “drive by” date – Wednesday, December 15, from 11:00 – 1:00 in the New Garden parking lot. All proceeds for cards will go to the organizations: Backpack Beginnings Faith Action International Greensboro Urban Ministries Habitat…
African American “T.J. Marshall is credited with improving the design of the fire extinguisher, with a patent issued on March 26, 1872. He invented a system in which water is pumped through pipes in buildings to individual sprinkler heads. The system can be activated by manually turning a valve in the building. Marshall’s fire-extinguishing sprinkler system has been in use in the United States since 1874. It was commonly used in large factories as an…