Dear Folks,
It seems that we sometimes think
our community is immune to the pain and suffering that we read
about in other places. But, it is not. Our hearts and
prayers go out to Lisa Infante's family and friends as they try to
cope with this tragedy.
This Sunday is World Wide
Communion. Here at HCCUCC, our 2015 "Season of Generosity"
continues. This year's theme is "Everybody's Church".
This week we will be focusing on Mission and Outreach. The
remaining ministries are Pastoral Care, Christian Education, and
Community Life. It's EVERYBODY'S honor, privilege, and
responsibility to support EVERYBODY's CHURCH, HCCUCC.
This Sunday is also our Neighbors
in Need offering. Neighbors in Need (NIN) is
a special mission offering of the UCC that supports ministries
of justice and compassion throughout the United States. One-third
of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry.
Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC's Justice and Witness
Ministries to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy
efforts, and direct service projects through grants. NIN grants are
awarded to churches and organizations doing justice work in their
communities. These grants fund projects whose work ranges from
direct service to community organizing and advocacy to address
systemic injustice. Funding is provided through donations to the
NIN offering.
Due to the NIN offering, will be
NOT be taking a second offering following worship.
The Scripture will be Matthew
25:31-46. The Message and Presentation will be on Mission and
Outreach with a message from Edwina Corner.
The Vitality Team will be
personnelling the HCCUCC table at Shelton Days this coming Sunday,
from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. Everybody is welcome to help
out! We could use a few cases of water, so, if you are so
inclined, please drop one at the church. For more info,
contact me or Gordon Harris.
It’s always fun to eat out,
isn’t it? Well, our next LEO is on Wednesday, October
14, 6:30 P.M. at Wild Kanji, 514 Bridgeport Avenue in
Shelton. We will be doing the hibachi! There will be a
sign-up in the alcove. Mark your calendars and Let’s
Eat Out!
Let us pray. Even in the
midst of senseless tragedy, O God, we trust in your unending
compassion and eternal love. May we feel your healing.
Amen.
In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille
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