﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Upcoming Events </title><link>http://www.graniteunited.com</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 16:48:14 GMT</pubDate><description /><lastBuildDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 21:31:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Hospitality Drive May 26 - June 3</title><link>http://www.graniteunited.com/hospitalitydrive</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Granite United</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="http://www.graniteunited.com/Websites/graniteunited/images/hospitality_Drive_Working1.jpg" style="width: 640px; height: 384px;" /></p>
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<p>Granite United Church will be holding a Hospitality Drive beginning May 26th and ending June 3rd.</p>
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<p>Items can be collected at ALL SERVICES on ALL CAMPUSES</p>
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<p>We are collecting</p>
<p>"Gently Used" sheets (especially twin sheets), towels, baby products</p>
<p>New Disposable diapers</p>
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<p>Items will benefit the Emmaus House, Lazarus House and the Pregnancy Care Center</p>
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<p>For more information or to help with this Outreach contact Val at VAhina@GraniteUnited.com</p>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;">Tea Party in the Garden</h1>
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<p>We are having a Tea Party in the Garden</p>
<p>Topic: Pearls of Wisdom&nbsp;</p>
<p>Monday June 18th 6:30 pm&nbsp;</p>
<p>Salem Campus&nbsp;</p>
<p>Turkey dinner catered by Chicken Connection</p>
<p>Guest Speaker: Amber Adair - Branch Church</p>
<p>Cost $15.00 - per person&nbsp;Limited seating</p>
<p>Sign up after all services at all Campuses beginning May 26th</p>
<p>Sorry Child Care is Not Provided for this event.</p>
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<p>If you have any questions or would like to help contact Deb at bczheis@aol.com</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry that helps people of all walks of life discover how to deal with their hurts, habits and hang-ups with God's help.&nbsp;&nbsp;We understand how hard it can be to reach out for help.&nbsp;</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Celebrate Recovery is a place where it’s okay to not be okay. The good news is we don’t need to stay that way, because God has provided a way out. It’s a safe place for individuals to overcome co-dependency, addictions, life challenges, and much more.&nbsp;</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Granite United will be starting Celebrate Recovery on Friday nights&nbsp;beginning SEPTEMBER 2012.&nbsp;</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>We are looking for people to serve on our team&nbsp;on various levels:&nbsp;&nbsp;greeters, audio/visual, musicians, clean up crew, and dinner/cafe team.</strong></p>
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<p>Contact<strong><span style="color: #0070c0;"> </span>Linda at&nbsp;603-765-8791&nbsp;or at<span style="color: #0070c0;"> <a href="mailto:">lborrelli@graniteunited.com</a> </span></strong>if you would like more information or would like to volunteer for this ministry.</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.graniteunited.com/celebrate-recovery</guid></item><item><title>Women's Ministry Starting September 2012</title><link>http://www.graniteunited.com/womansjourney</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Granite United</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.graniteunited.com/womansjourneysurvey" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.graniteunited.com/Websites/graniteunited/images/womans_journey_best_key_art.jpg" style="width: 512px; height: 384px;" /></a></p>
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<h1>Granite United is starting a Women's Ministry this Fall.</h1>
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<p>This group will encourage and equip all women to be all that God has created you to be!</p>
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<p><strong>WHEN: &nbsp;Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM</strong></p>
<p><em>A light supper will be available for a low cost.</em></p>
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<p><strong>WHERE: &nbsp;Granite United Salem Campus</strong></p>
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<p>We want to hear from you! &nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.graniteunited.com/womansjourneysurvey" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> fill out this brief survey and let us know what you think!</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.graniteunited.com/womansjourney</guid></item><item><title>SHINE - Women's Conference 2012 - Sept 13 - 15</title><link>http://www.graniteunited.com/shine2012</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Granite United</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Save the date for New England United's Women's Conference</p>
<p>SHINE</p>
<p>September 13-15, 2012</p>
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<p><strong>WHAT IS IT?&nbsp;</strong></p>
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</strong>Baptism is a public profession of faith in Jesus Christ. It’s an “outward expression of an inward change.” Through this ancient ritual, a believer in Jesus publicly declares that they have made the decision to follow Him. This is a time to celebrate!</p>
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<p><strong>BAPTISM IS A SYMBOL OF SALVATION</strong></p>
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<p>Much like a wedding ring is the symbol of one’s marriage commitment, baptism is a symbol of God’s promise to forgive us and wash away our sin.</p>
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<p><strong>BAPTISM IS A PICTURE OF NEW LIFE</strong></p>
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Baptism illustrates my old life being buried, and my new life being raised to live for Christ.</p>
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<p><strong>WHY DO IT?</strong></p>
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    <li>Jesus Christ Himself was baptized and we are called to follow His example. (Mark 1:9)</li>
    <li>Jesus Christ commands every new believer to be baptized. (Matthew 28:19-20)</li>
    <li>Baptism demonstrates that you really are an obedient follower of Christ. (Mark 16:16)</li>
    <li>It’s a physical demonstration of the spiritual commitment you’ve made to follow Jesus.</li>
    <li>Baptism is “going public” with your faith in Jesus Christ as your Forgiver &amp; Leader!</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>If you are ready to make that PUBLIC SHOUT OUT TO GOD and are interested in being Baptized at Granite United Church&nbsp;e-mail <a href="mailto:Baptism@GraniteUnited.com">BAPTISM@GraniteUnited.com</a></strong></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.graniteunited.com/baptism</guid></item><item><title>Starting Point, Salem Campus - JUNE 16</title><link>http://www.graniteunited.com/startingpoint</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Granite United </dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="http://www.graniteunited.com/Websites/graniteunited/images/Starting-Point-Slide-no-Date.jpg" style="width: 512px; height: 384px;" /></p>
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<p>If you are new to Granite or have questions you would like answered by our Pastoral Staff, Starting Point is for you!<br />
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    <li><strong><a href="http://www.graniteunited.com/salem">Salem</a></strong> - June - Date TBD</li>
    <li><strong><a href="http://www.graniteunited.com/haverhill">Haverhill</a></strong> - June - Date TBD</li>
    <li><strong><a href="http://www.graniteunited.com/derry">Derry</a></strong> - June - Date TBD</li>
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<p><a href="https://gsbc.ccbchurch.com/w_form_response.php?form_id=29" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to get more information or to register</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.graniteunited.com/startingpoint</guid></item><item><title>Maturity Classes Spring 2012</title><link>http://www.graniteunited.com/maturity-classes</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Granite United</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Maturity Classes at Granite United give you the opportunity to grow deeper in your relationship with God.</p>
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<p>Granite offers a variety of Maturity Classes, the next Semester begins on March 18th, 2012. &nbsp;</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.graniteunited.com/maturity">CLICK HERE</a> for more details on each class and a link to register.&nbsp;</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.graniteunited.com/maturity-classes</guid></item><item><title>Warrior (Men's) Conference - June 7-9</title><link>http://www.graniteunited.com/warrior-conference</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Granite United</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="http://www.graniteunited.com/Websites/graniteunited/images/warrior-2.jpg" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>REGISTER NOW!!!&nbsp;</strong></p>
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<p>Warrior’s Conference June 7-9, 2012</p>
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<p>Make sure you request the time off of work, register and plan to attend this year's annual Men’s Conference.</p>
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<p>Hundreds of men make the trek year after year to enjoy the incredible resort amenities, BBQ catered by the famous BONEYARD and The Chicken Connection, and an inspiring Conference speaker who will challenge us to consider what Christ tells us about being a warrior who will fight for his family and his faith.</p>
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<h3>For more information at go to &nbsp;<a href="http://www.warriorconference.com/" target="_blank">www.WarriorConference.com</a></h3>
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<h2>To Register and Pay in Full <a href="https://newengland.smartevents.com/public/events/new-england-uniteds-warrior-conference-2012" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></h2>
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