This Week May 21, 2019

Dear Folks,

I hope you are enjoying this lovely day!

May you all have a safe Memorial Day Weekend.  Do not forget to take a moment to remember and honor those who have passed, especially those members of our Armed Forces.

This Sunday, May 26, is the Sixth Sunday of Easter.  The scripture is John 14:23-29.  The sermon is "State of the Heart".  We will have a moment to commemorate Memorial Day.  We will also have the reception of new members.

June 2 will be Music Sunday.  Come, celebrate our Music Ministry!

The Women’s Fellowship annual outdoor Tag Sale will be June 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Rain date June 15). Spaces are open to all. Each spot is the size of a parking space. The cost is $20 per spot and/or donate your proceeds to Women’s Fellowship for their projects/missions. Having so many people together prompted more people to browse. We will also be looking for bake sale items. For more information, contact Denise Wilson.

HCCUCC offers its members college scholarships for those who are continuing their education in the fall (not restricted to high school seniors). Please contact the church office for an application form or to have one e-mailed to you immediately. Applications are overdue. Scholarships will be presented during the worship service on Graduate Sunday, June 16.

We want to hear from graduates of high school, vocational school, and colleges (both under-graduate and graduate degrees). These adults & young adults will be recognized at the June 16 worship service. We will need the names for the Graduate Sunday bulletin.

There will be a congregational meeting on June 2, 2019 immediately following church worship service to review the progress and recommendations of the Budget Committee and to vote on any matters that are brought forth. Please make every effort to attend this very important and informational meeting. child care will be provided.

 

Let us pray.  O Holy God, may you offer us your strength as we face constant change all around us.  Help us to trust that your love for us never changes.  We offer you our thanks and praise.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week May 14, 2019

Dear Folks,

Thank you to everyone who made the Church Auction this past Saturday a great success.  A special thank you to Linda and Bob Sember!

A big thanks to the Confirmation Class who did such a great job with worship on Sunday.  Kudos!

My prayer day will be this Thursday, May 16.  Please let me know if you have any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up.

This Sunday, May 19 is the Fifth Sunday of Easter.  Ms. Janice Lautier, the Director of the Spiritual Care Department at Griffin Hospital will be delivering the message, "What Is the Desert?"  The scripture is Mark 1:1-15.  Please welcome her!

I will be away this Sunday for the baptism of my grandniece, Olivia Michaela Eshleman.

Also on Sunday, City Historian Robert Novak will lead participants on a walking tour of the historic Huntington Green. The illustrated talk will begin inside the Huntington Congregational Church, where parking is allowed, at 1:00 p.m. It will offer glimpses into the historic churches, municipal buildings, and monuments where Shelton’s history is hidden in plain sight. $10.00 per person will benefit the Shelton Historical Society.

The sign up sheet for our next "LEO" (Let's Eat Out) is up!  We're going to Arooga's on 387 Bridgeport Ave. on Thursday, June 6 at 6:30 P.M.

HCCUCC offers its church members college scholarships for those who are continuing their education in the fall (not restricted to high school seniors). Please contact the church office for an application form or to have one e-mailed to you. The due date for applications is Sunday, May 19^th. Scholarships will be presented during the worship service on Graduate Sunday, June 16^th .

There will be a congregational meeting on June 2, 2019 immediately following church worship service to review the progress and recommendations of the Budget Committee and to vote on any matters that are brought forth.  Please make every effort to attend this very important and informational meeting.  Child care will be provided.

Let us pray.  O God, help us to know that "this too shall pass" when we are faced with troubles and trials.  Time does march on, and you are at our side offering us strength, peace, and hope.  We thank you and praise you.  Amen.

In Christ' love,

Rev. Lucille 

This Week May 7, 2019

Dear Folks,

Enjoy the sun two days in a row! 

A reminder that Chris Schoennagel's Memorial Service will be tonight, May 7, 6:30 p.m. here at HCCUCC.  Please continue to keep Gail, Vicki, and the rest of Chris's family in your prayers.

All are invite to help out at the Auction Set-Up on Friday, May 10 at 6 p.m..  Please let Linda and Bob know so they know how much pizza to get.

And, that leads us to the Auction on Saturday, May 11 at 6 p.m.  If you haven't registered already, please do so by Friday by contacting Pat Tober.  Also, watch for another reminder email later today with more details!!!!  It's a great time, so be sure to come!

This Sunday, May 12 is the Fourth Sunday of Easter.  Also, a big happy Mother's Day for all our moms and for all who have been like moms to us.  The Confirmation has created and will be leading the service for Children's/Robert Wilson Sunday.  Everyone is invited after the service to fellowship hall for ice cream provided by a generous donation from Gertrude Wilson to celebrate Robert Wilson and all dairy farmers.

Church World Service Blankets offering will be taken on Sunday, May 19. Please be generous!

HCCUCC offers its members college scholarships for those who are continuing their education in the fall (not restricted to high school seniors). Please contact the church office for an application form or to have one e-mailed to you. The due date for applications is May 19. Scholarships will be presented during the worship service on Graduate Sunday, June 16.

Women’s Fellowship’s Annual Outdoor Tag & Bake Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church parking lot. The cost is $20 per spot and/or donate your proceeds to Women’s Fellowship for their projects/missions. Having so many people together prompts more people to browse. We will also be looking for bake sale items. For more information, contact Denise Wilson.

 “Miles for Marie”: Marie Adams was our Nursery School Director from 2000-2005. Miss Marie passed away in 2018. Join us for the inaugural launch of “Miles for Marie”, a charity walk in memory of Marie Adams on Sunday, June 9, at the Shelton Riverwalk.  All former students, family, coworkers and friends are invited to simply celebrate Marie and her amazing spirit. Monies raised will be donated in Marie’s honor to The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp which was founded in 1988 by Paul Newman with one simple premise in mind:  that every child, no matter their illness, could experience the transformational spirit and friendships that go hand-in-hand with camp. In addition, a scholarship will be created allowing Marie’s memory to forever live on. For more information or to donate, see Karen in the church office.

Let us pray.  Just as the sun always shines even if we do not see it or feel it, your presence shines, even if we do not see it or feel it.  Thank you for your everlasting love.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week May 1, 2019

Dear Folks,

Holding Gail and her family in our prayers...

This week, May 5, is the Third Sunday of Easter.  The scripture is John 21:1-17.  The sermon is "Tend My Sheep". We will be celebrating Holy Communion.

We will also be taking our monthly Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF) offering. Our Mission Committee developed EAF to assist people within the Shelton community and/or our church community who have an urgent, unexpected need for financial assistance. EAF yellow offering envelopes will be available in the pews. Thank you for your generosity!

Sunday, May 5^th, City Historian Robert Novak will lead participants on a walking tour of the historic Huntington Green. The illustrated talk will begin inside HCCUCC at 1:00 p.m. It will offer glimpses into the historic churches, municipal buildings, and monuments where Shelton’s history is hidden in plain sight. Ten dollars per person will benefit the Shelton Historical Society. In case of rain, the tour will take place on May 19^th.

The 11^th Annual Treasures, Talents and Tastes Auction is fast approaching, Saturday, May 11^th, 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Please see Linda or Bob Sember for more info.

May 12 will be a big Sunday!  It's Children's/Robert Wilson Sunday and will be developed and lead by the Confirmation Class. An ice cream social will follow in honor of Robert Wilson and all dairy farmers. Thank you to Gertrude Wilson who's generous contribution makes the ice cream possible!

HCCUCC offers its members college scholarships for those who are continuing their education in the fall (not restricted to high school seniors). Please contact the church office for an application form or to have one e-mailed to you. The due date for applications is May 19^th. Scholarships will be presented during the worship service on Graduate Sunday, June 16^th.

Let us pray.  O God, may you hold us tightly when the days are fair and when the days are gray.  May you hold us tightly will life is good and when life is bad.  May you hold us tightly when our prayers are fluent and when they are incoherent.  May you hold us tightly.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille