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In response to the recent flooding in the mid west and Texas.  Our One Great Hour of Sharing offerings are at work!!

Dear Folks,

I do hope you had a relaxing Memorial Day weekend and that you did take some time to remember in gratitude those who gave so much so we may be free.

Congratulations to our 5 young people who were confirmed on Sunday:  Ian Boath, Emma Crawford, Zach McEwen, Brooke Roberts, and Eric Zelanin.

The HCCUCC Council Retreat is this Saturday.  Please keep us in your prayers as we do visioning for the future of our church.

This Sunday is Music Appreciation Sunday.  We will be recognizing all those who have contributed to our music ministry as well as dedicating our new sanctuary piano.

The Sunday scripture is John 3:1-17. The sermon is "In the Dead of Night".

Please let our Office Manager, Karen Boroski, at hcc@snet.net know of any graduates in preparation for our June 21 Graduate Sunday and for inclusion in the July Belfry.

"My Sister's Place" in Ansonia has placed a bin in Fellowship Hall to collect clean, gently used clothes, accessories, and small household items. No furniture (you can take it yourself to the store), baby equipment, old books and magazines, stuff animals, or broken/more than 5 year old electronics, including computers.  Donation slips for tax purposes will be available. The proceeds of "My Sister's Place" go to BHCare's "Umbrella" Center for Domestic Violence Services to aid domestic abuse victims and their children.  What a great way to clean out the closets and help those in need. It's a win-win!!!

Women’s Fellowship Outdoor Tag & Bake Sale will be on Saturday, June 6^th (Rain date is Saturday, June 13^th!) We will hold it in the parking lot. Spaces will be $20/each and  you may reserve more than one.  Spaces are open to everyone & anyone so tell your friends, neighbors, and coworkers! Also you may donate items to be sold with profits going to Women’s Fellowship projects/mission. We are also looking for donations of baked goods. Reserve early to get a good spot! Call Denise Wilson at 203-929-2656 or email her at purplepoodle23@yahoo.com.

Vacation Bible School is coming up, June 29 through July 2, 5:30 P.M. to 7:45 P.M.  The theme is "G-Force". Grab a registration form for your children or friends that might enjoy this great program in the alcove or volunteer to help. This is for children who have completed at least one year of preschool- 4^th grade. Food donations are also needed and will soon be hung up in the alcove as well. We also need someone who would be willing to cook on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.  Please consider helping us bring children closer to God. Any questions please contact Kirsten Keith at 203-929-4225.

Let us pray.  O God, our Pentecost celebration is history, but, may your Holy Spirit be rooted in us as we continually seek your will and your way.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

Confirmation Class - May 2015

Pentecost  Sunday  May 24, 2015

Brooke Roberts, Emma Crawford, Rev. Lucille, Zachary McEwen, Eric Zelanin, Ian Boath

Brooke and Emma

Zachary and Eric

Ian

Parent Pix!

Dear Folks,

Thank you to everyone who donated, worked, and attended HCCUCC's 7^th Annual Treasures, Talents and Tastes Auction.  Special thanks to Bob and Linda Sember!! It was a great success!

This weekend is a double time of commemoration.  As a church body on Sunday, we celebrate Pentecost, the birthday of the Church, by celebrating the confirmation of five of our young people.  As a country, we honor those who have gone before us, especially our veterans.  We remember and give thanks to them.

Sunday's scripture is Acts 2:1-21.  The sermon is "Scary Stuff".

On Sunday, May 31, will be celebrating our Music Ministry.

"My Sister's Place" in Ansonia has placed a bin in Fellowship Hall to collect clean, gently used clothes, accessories, and small household items. No furniture (you can take it yourself to the store), baby equipment, old books and magazines, stuff animals, or broken/more than 5 year old electronics, including computers.  Donation slips for tax purposes will be available. The proceeds of "My Sister's Place" go to BHCare's "Umbrella" Center for Domestic Violence Services to aid domestic abuse victims and their children.  What a great way to clean out the closets and help those in need. It's a win-win!!!

Women’s Fellowship Outdoor Tag & Bake Sale will be on Saturday, June 6^th (Rain date is Saturday, June 13^th!) We will hold it in the parking lot. Spaces will be $20/each and  you may reserve more than one.  Spaces are open to everyone & anyone so tell your friends, neighbors, and coworkers! Also you may donate items to be sold with profits going to Women’s Fellowship projects/mission. We are also looking for donations of baked goods. Reserve early to get a good spot! Contact Denise Wilson.

Vacation Bible School is coming up, June 29 through July 2, 5:30 P.M. to 7:45 P.M.  The theme is "G-Force". Grab a registration form for your children or friends that might enjoy this great program in the alcove or volunteer to help. This is for children who have completed at least one year of preschool- 4^th grade. Food donations are also needed and will soon be hung up in the alcove as well. We also need someone who would be willing to cook on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.  Please consider helping us bring children closer to God. Any questions please contact Kirsten Keith.

Let us pray.  O Holy Source of All, may we make room in our hearts for the coming of your Holy Spirit.  May we be living examples of Christ's love, spurred on by your Holy Fire.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

7th Annual Auction!  

Saturday May 16th

Auctioneers

Check-in

Prep

Auction Master

Auction Treasures

Planning

The Bidding Begins

Treasures

Winners!

Dear Folks,

Hope you are well today and enduring the summer heat!  Relief is promised for tomorrow!

Thursday is my prayer day, so if you have any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up, please let me know.

Hope you are all registered for HCCUCC's 7^th Annual Treasures, Talents and Tastes Auction is this Saturday, May 16^th, 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. There is still time to register if you are not, which I can't imagine!!  Please contact Linda or Bob Sember at 203-929-5853 or Karen at the church office 203-929-1223.

The catalogue is on-line on our website: www.huntingtonucc.org.  What a great selection of items.  There is something for everyone!

This Sunday, May 17th's scripture is Acts 1:15-17, 21-26.  The sermon is "Ready?".  We will also be celebrating Michaela Lynn Hanas's baptism.

May 24th is Pentecost Sunday and we will be celebrating the Confirmation of five of our young people:  Ian Boath, Emma Crawford, Zach McEwen, Brooke Roberts, and Eric Zelanin.  Please come and show your support!

Let us pray.  O God of all, we offer not only our thanks and praise, but our whole selves.  May you use us for spreading your love to the world.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Dear Folks,

Hope you are well today and enduring the summer heat!  Relief is promised for tomorrow!

Thursday is my prayer day, so if you have any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up, please let me know.

Hope you are all registered for HCCUCC's 7^th Annual Treasures, Talents and Tastes Auction is this Saturday, May 16^th, 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. There is still time to register if you are not, which I can't imagine!!  Please contact Linda or Bob Sember at 203-929-5853 or Karen at the church office 203-929-1223.

The catalogue is on-line on our website: www.huntingtonucc.org.  What a great selection of items.  There is something for everyone!

This Sunday, May 17th's scripture is Acts 1:15-17, 21-26.  The sermon is "Ready?".  We will also be celebrating Michaela Lynn Hanas's baptism.

May 24th is Pentecost Sunday and we will be celebrating the Confirmation of five of our young people:  Ian Boath, Emma Crawford, Zach McEwen, Brooke Roberts, and Eric Zelanin.  Please come and show your support!

Let us pray.  O God of all, we offer not only our thanks and praise, but our whole selves.  May you use us for spreading your love to the world.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

Dear Folks,
Looks like we are getting much needed rain today! Makes the flowers grow!

This Thursday, May 7, is the deadline for donation for our The 7th Annual Treasures, Talents and Tastes Auction. But, there is still time to register to attend, It's on Saturday, May 16th, 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Please contact Linda or Bob Sember at 203-929-5853 for more information.

May 10, Sunday's scripture is John 15: 9-17. The sermon is "Chosen". We will be celebrating the baptism of Hunter Thomas Goldspink. We will also be receiving the Church World Service Blankets and Tools Offering, formerly know as the Olive Odell Memorial Blanket Appeal.

Sunday is also Mother's Day. We give thanks to all our mothers and all who have been like mothers to us.

Instead of a prayer to end this missive, I would like to share this quote:
May the sun bring you new energy by day,
may the moon softly restore you by night,
may the rain wash away your worries,
may the breeze blow new strength into your being.
May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life.
- Apache Blessing

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille

Prayer Walk - Sunday May 3, 2015

A stroll though our neighborhood on one of the first warm days of spring!