Dear Folks,

The last few days have been difficult ones for some of our brothers and sisters in our country and in our world.  We hold Baltimore in our prayers, asking for a sense of peace and calm.  We also hold Nepal in our prayers as they deal with the devastating earthquake, so much destruction, so much loss of life.  If you feel so led, you may help monetarily:

1. Make a gift payable to HCCUCC marked for Nepal Earthquake and put it in the offering plate.

OR

2. Send gifts, payable to United Church of Christ and marked in the memo portion Nepal Earthquake, to United Church of Christ, Wider Church Ministries, Financial Services - 6th Floor, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115.

OR

3. Make a secure on-line donation to: https://unitedchurchofchrist.nationbuilder.com/international_emergency_relief_fund.  Please note: Nepal Earthquake in the comment section.

Already, the United Church of Christ is aiding in alleviating the suffering.

This Saturday, May 2, starting at 9 A.M. is our Spring Clean Up for the church grounds. Come on out and help us spruce the place up! Coffee and donuts will be provided.

The scripture for this Sunday is John 10:11-18.  The sermon is "One Flock".  Soren Ibsen will also be sharing what he did with the "Pay It Forward" 50 dollars. 

Following our worship service this on Sunday, we will head out for a "Prayer Walk".  We will take a stroll down Church and Huntington Streets, starting and ending with prayer.  Following the walk, we will head to "Sassafras" for lunch.

A reminder that the 7^th Annual Treasures, Talents and Tastes Auction is coming up on Saturday, May 16^th, 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.  The auctions that will be taking place are:  Live Auction, Silent Auction, and Bag Auction.  There is a $10.00 per person registration fee. A portion of the registration fee will once again go to support Spooner House and each registrant will receive three tickets for use in the bag auction.  There’s something for everyone: delicious food (don’t eat before you come!), treasures, talents, and services to bid on. A fun way to support our church. If you have any questions, please contact Bob or Linda Sember at 203 929-5853.

Let us pray.  O God, we do pray for the day when we will recognize each other as brothers and sisters, not dwelling on our differences but rather celebrating our sameness as one people, created in Your image.  Praise be to you, O God!  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

From the Rev.

I am always amazed at the ways God touches our lives.  Some people refer to them as "God Winks", little things that seem so mundane, yet are when seen in hind sight, are miraculous.

It is amazing what we can see when we open our eyes, when we are fully awake to the miracles of God around us.

Whoever is reading this, I will ask, perhaps even challenge you to pay attention and catch God winking at you.  When God does, let me know!!

Fwd: This Week

Hi Folks,

 

Today is Earth Day.  Let's all take a moment to think about how we can better treat our one and only home!

 

Congratulations to Sue Lindley and Gail Schoennagel who will be honored at the Connecticut Women of the United Church of Christ gathering on Saturday!  We here at HCCUCC are so grateful for their commitment and faithfulness.

 

This Sunday is our Youth Sunday.  The Confirmation Class has written and will be leading worship.  The scriptures are I Corinthians 13 and Matthew 22:34-40.  The message is "Real Love".  Please come and support our youth!

 

Saturday, May 2, starting at 9 A.M. is our Spring Clean Up for the church grounds. Come on out and help us spruce the place up! Coffee and donuts will be provided.

 

Following our worship service on Sunday, May 3, we will head out for a "Prayer Walk".  We will take a stroll down Church and Huntington Streets, starting and ending with prayer.  Following the walk, we will head to "Sassafras" for lunch.

 

A reminder that the 7^th Annual Treasures, Talents and Tastes Auction is coming up on Saturday, May 16^th, 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.  The auctions that will be taking place are:  Live Auction, Silent Auction, and Bag Auction.  There is a $10.00 per person registration fee. A portion of the registration fee will once again go to support Spooner House and each registrant will receive three tickets for use in the bag auction.  There's something for everyone: delicious food (don't eat before you come!), treasures, talents, and services to bid on. A fun way to support our church. If you have any questions, please contact Bob or Linda Sember at 203 929-5853.

 

Let us pray.  O God, you have placed us on this earth and have charged us with its care.  Forgive us for not cherishing it.  Help us to do a better job of it.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

 

 

The Rev. Lucille L. Fritz

revluce23@comcast.net

Huntington Congregational Church, United Church of Christ

Shelton, CT

 

"We are leaves of one branch, the drops of one sea, the flowers of one garden."

-Jean Baptiste Lacordaire

 

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Dear Folks,

Finally, the crocuses are in bloom at HCCUCC! Spring has sprung!

Sunday's scripture is Luke 24:36b-48. The sermon is "A Story to Proclaim".

Diane Wilkes will be sharing what she did with the "Pay It Forward" 50 dollars. Also, we will be choosing another recipient!

Sunday, April 26 will be our Youth Service. The 2015 Confirmation Class have written the liturgy and will be leading worship. Please come and support our youth!

Saturday, May 2 will be our outdoor clean-up day, starting at 9 A.M. There is a sign-up sheet in the Alcove, so please sign-up and help out!

Sunday, May 3 following worship will be another Prayer Walk. We will take a stroll down Church and Huntington Streets, starting and ending with prayer. Following the walk, we will head to "Sassafras" for lunch.

I hope you have the Church Auction on your calendar: May 16 at 6 P.M. Please contact Linda or Bob Sember at 203-929-5853 for more information.

Let us pray. O God, we thank you for all the signs of new life around us: the purple crocuses, the singing birds, the chirping tadpoles, and the greening grass. May we also feel the signs of new life stirring in our hearts, moving us to greater love, greater joy, and greater faithfulness. Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille