This Week May 26, 2020

Dear Folks,

I hope you had a restful, peaceful, and grateful Memorial Day.

This Sunday, May 31, is Pentecost. Our service will be live streamed on Facebook at 9:30 A.M.

https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC/?ref=bookmarks

The scripture for Sunday is Acts 2:1-21. The sermon is "Fire!". Please wear red and have some "fire" in your worship space, like a candle or a lantern with a flame. If it's chilly, maybe even have a lit fireplace.

The service will be saved and can be viewed later on Facebook or YouTube. I will send out the links on Sunday along with a summary of the sermon.

The "Strengthen the Church" offering is this coming Sunday, May 31. The Strengthen the Church offering supports the expansion of ministry and growth of UCC local congregations. Your support of this offering will help the UCC fulfill on its commitment to creating a just world for all by investing in new ministries and practices that meet the emerging needs of local communities. Our own Silver Lake Conference center is a recipient of funds, as well as other Southern New England Conference ministries. See the offering blurb below as how you can give. Mark your donation clearly. Also, if you have not already given to the March One Great Hour of Sharing offering, please consider doing so. OGHS is our outreach into the world.

Please continue to support HCCUCC with your contributions. Now more than ever, our mission of being the beacon of love and light on the Huntington Green and beyond is vital. Contributions sent in by mail are welcome. Please consider donating at our website, www.huntingtonucc.org. The GIVEPLUS+ app can be downloaded on your cell phone. Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available. Please email the church, hcc@s net.net if you would like a form to set that up. However you choose to give will be a blessing and greatly appreciated.

Let us pray. O Holy God, as we await the celebration of the coming of your Holy Spirit upon Christ's followers, may our hearts be receptive to the movement of your Holy Spirit in our hearts. May the holy fire burn within us, setting our lives ablaze with your love and light that we may ignite the world. Amen.

As always, you are in my prayers and in my heart.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week May 19, 2020

Dear Folks,

Hope you are all well. Enjoy the lovely day!

This Sunday, May 24, is the Seventh Sunday of Easter. Our service will be live streamed on Facebook at 9:30 A.M.

https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC/?ref=bookmarks

The scripture for Sunday is John 17:1-11. The sermon is "One".

This Sunday, we will be observing Memorial Day by sharing the names of our deceased military heroes. If you would like someone (or more than one) mentioned, please contact me with their name, rank, and branch by Thursday. I will send out a list with the Sunday bulletin on Friday. I will mention the names (first names due to privacy issues) during worship on Sunday.

The service will be saved and can be viewed later on Facebook or YouTube. I will send out the links on Sunday along with a summary of the sermon.

The "Strengthen the Church" offering is on May 31. The Strengthen the Church offering supports the expansion of ministry and growth of UCC local congregations. Your support of this offering will help the UCC fulfill on its commitment to creating a just world for all by investing in new ministries and practices that meet the emerging needs of local communities. Our own Silver Lake Conference center is a recipient of funds, as well as other Southern New England Conference ministries. See the offering blurb below as how you can give. Mark your donation clearly. Also, if you have not already given to the March One Great Hour of Sharing offering, please consider doing so. OGHS is our outreach into the world.

Please continue to support HCCUCC with your contributions. Now more than ever, our mission of being the beacon of love and light on the Huntington Green and beyond is vital. Contributions sent in by mail are welcome. Please consider donating at our website, www.huntingtonucc.org. The GIVEPLUS+ app can be downloaded on your cell phone. Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available. Please email the church, hcc@s net.net if you would like a form to set that up. However you choose to give will be a blessing and greatly appreciated.

Prayers, as always, for you and yours.

Let us pray. O Holy One, may we continue to see your gifts, your glory, and your greatness even in the midst of uncertain times. May we feel the power of your presence. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week May 12, 2020

Dear Folks,

I hope you are well.

My Prayer Day is this coming Thursday, May 14. Please let me know if you have any joys or concerns for me to raise up.

This Sunday, May 17, is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Our service will be live streamed on Facebook at 9:30 A.M.

https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC/?ref=bookmarks

The scripture is John 14:15-21. The sermon is "Orphaned".

The service will be saved and can be viewed later on Facebook or YouTube. I will send out the links on Sunday along with a summary of the sermon.

The Huntington Congregational Church, UCC is offering its members college scholarships for those who are continuing their education in the fall (not restricted to high school seniors). Please e-mail the church office (hcc@snet.net) for an application form to be sent to you. All completed applications are due into the office by May 31st. Scholarships will be sent to your homes by July 1st.

Please continue to support HCCUCC with your contributions. Now more than ever, our mission of being the beacon of love and light on the Huntington Green and beyond is vital. Contributions sent in by mail are welcome. Please consider donating at our website, www.huntingtonucc.org. The GIVEPLUS+ app can be downloaded on your cell phone. Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available. Please email the church, hcc@s net.net if you would like a form to set that up. However you choose to give will be a blessing and greatly appreciated.

Let us pray. O God, help us to extend the grace, patience, and benefit of the doubt that you endlessly extend to us to those around us. Help us to be gentle with ourselves and with others. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week May 5, 2020

Dear Folks,

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Enjoy the lovely day!

This Sunday, May 10, is the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Our service will be live streamed on Facebook at 9:30 A.M.

https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC/?ref=bookmarks

The service will be in the style of Taize worship. The scriptures are Psalm 23 and John 10:1-10. The sermon is "Through the Valley".

Sunday is Mother's Day, so we honor and thank all our mothers and all who have been like mothers to us.

The service will be saved and can be viewed later on Facebook or YouTube. I will send out the links on Sunday afternoon, along with a summary of the sermon.

Please continue to support HCCUCC with your contributions. Now more than ever, our mission of being the beacon of love and light on the Huntington Green and beyond is vital. Contributions sent in by mail are welcome. Please consider donating at our website, www.huntingtonucc.org. The GIVEPLUS+ app can be downloaded on your cell phone. Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available. Please email the church, hcc@s net.net if you would like a form to set that up. However you choose to give will be a blessing and greatly appreciated.

Know that during this time of world distress, it's OK to be sad and scared. Take care of yourselves, be gentle with your selves, love yourselves. You are not alone.

Let us pray. O Holy One, may your Spirit fill us with your comfort during these troubled times. Help us to not to lose hope or harden our hearts to the plight of our human family, but offer what we can prayer and action to help in healing. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille