Dear Friends:
As we move from Christmas into the New Year, these words of Howard Thurman seem especially appropriate:

"When the song of the angel is still'd
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flocks,
The work of Christmas begins . . .
"To Find The Lost . . .
To Heal the Broken . . .
  To Feed The Hungry . . .
   To Release The Prisoner . . .
    To Rebuild The Nations . . .
     To Bring Peace Among [All People] . . .
      To Make Music In The Heart."

ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, January 19th, approx 11:15 am

The Annual Meeting of the Stratham Community Church will be held in the Sanctuary on January 19th, immediately following the 10:00 am service. Included on the agenda will be the election of officers and committee members and a vote to oppose the budget for 2003.
In accordance with our policy in United Church of Christ, each member has a voice and vote in determining the life and program of the congregation.
Please make every effort to be present for our Annual Meeting.

  The Rev. Mark Strickland