This Week May 30, 2017

Dear Folks,

I hope you had a pleasant holiday weekend, but, most of all, I hope you took the time to remember and to honor those who gave so much for our freedom.

Saturday is our Women's Fellowship Tag Sale, 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. Come, set up your own table ($20 per spot) or come to shop!!  You never know what treasures you may find! For more info or to reserve your spot, contact call Denise Wilson or the church office.

This Sunday is Pentecost, the birthday of the church, June 4. Wear red! We will be celebrating both sacraments: Holy Communion and the Baptism of Camden Miller, Robin Hartel's grandson. 

This Sunday we will be also collecting for our Emergency Assistance Fund, which we do every first Sunday of the month. The Mission Committee has developed this fund to assist people within the Shelton community and/or our church community who have an urgent, unexpected need for financial assistance. Please use the yellow envelopes in your pew rack and please be generous!

Sunday, June 11 is a big day! It's Children's and Robert Wilson Sunday, and Confirmation. Please come and celebrate our church's children and youth!

June 11 is also our Strengthen the Church Offering. This UCC offering supports church growth, pastoral and lay leadership development, youth and young adult ministries within conferences and administered by Local Church Ministries.

Let us pray. O God, help us to breathe, to breath deeply, to fill our lungs with the breathe of your Spirit. In this breath is our life, our strength, and our hope. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week May 23, 2017

Dear Folks,

On this upcoming Memorial Day weekend, may we remember and honor those men and women who gave so much so we may be free.

Tonight is our latest LEO (Let's Eat Out), 6:30 P.M. at Carmine's on River Road.  I will be making reservations around 2 P.M., so you still have time to sign up; just let me know ASAP.   We have 16 people going already!

This Sunday is the Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 28.  We will be celebrating the baptism of Elexis Bordas.  The scripture is Acts 1:6-14.  The sermon is "Getting Ready".

Women’s Fellowship Annual Outdoor Tag & Bake Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 3^rd from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church parking lot (rain date is Saturday, June 10^th). The cost is $20 per spot and/or donate your proceeds to Women’s Fellowship for their projects/missions. Each spot is the size of a parking space. Spaces are open to everyone so tell your friends, neighbors, and coworkers! 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 a spot NOW! Call Denise Wilson at 203-929-2656 or email her at purplepoodle23@yahoo.

If you are graduating from College, University, High School, Tech School, please let the office know so your name will be included in the Graduate Sunday bulletin, June 18.

VBS needs your help! We will be learning God's words and works Wednesday, June 21^st thru Friday, June 23^rd from 5:30-8 p.m. We need help in all areas! If you'd like to volunteer to help during VBS, please speak with or call (203-929-4225) Kirsten Keith.  

My Sister’s Place bin is back in Fellowship Hall for you to make your tax deductible donations by filling out the donation form, take your copy and attach or enclose their copy in with your items.

 Let us pray.  Holy God, thank you for those who dared to give their all so we may live, especially your son, Jesus, in whose name we pray,  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

 

This Week May 16, 2017

Dear Folks,

I hope you all had a lovely Mother's Day weekend!

Congratulations to Judy Tucker and Terry Mulherin who were married on May 14.  Much love and many blessings!

This Sunday is the Sixth Sunday of Easter and Music Sunday.  We will be celebrating our music ministry with offerings from our choral choir, our bell choir, and our sacred dancers. Many thanks to our Minister of Music, James Bruni, for his great talent and steadfast faithfulness!

Sunday's scripture reading is John 14:15-21.  The sermon is "Love". 

There will be a meeting for all members of the Huntington Congregational Church, UCC immediately following the worship service on Sunday, May 21, 2017 for the purpose of:  Voting on and approving the Purchase and Sale agreement with Primrose for the sale of the 5+ acres of land referred to as "The Bishop Property". Child care will be provided.

Shelton's "Youth 2 Youth" will be sponsoring a car wash at the Community Center on this coming Sunday from 10 to 2. There are free tickets worth $5 on the bulletin board in the Alcove. Please take one! If you have an SUV, please add $2.

Our next "LEO" (Let's Eat Out) will be on Tuesday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. at Carmine's on River Road.  Please sign up in the Alcove if you would like to attend.

Women’s Fellowship annual Outdoor Tag & Bake Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 3^rd from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church parking lot (rain date is Saturday, June 10^th) . 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, call Denise Wilson at 203-929-2656 or email purplepoodle23@yahoo.com.

College Scholarships: 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 THIS SUNDAY, May 21^st. Scholarships will be presented during the worship service on Graduate Sunday, June 18^th.

Vacation Bible School needs your help! We will be learning God's words and works Wednesday, June 21^st thru Friday, June 23^rd from 5:30-7:45 p.m. We need help in all areas! If you'd like to volunteer to help during VBS, please speak with or call (203-929-4225) Kirsten Keith.

My Sister’s Place bin is back in Fellowship Hall for you to make your tax deductible donations by filling out the donation form, take your copy and attach or enclose their copy in with your items.

Let us pray.  O God, thank you for all the good things around us, in us, and with us.  Help us to dwell on these things rather than the not so good things.  Help us to trust in you. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week May 9, 2017

Dear Folks,

A big thank you to everyone who make our Church Auction this past Saturday a resounding success!  Special kudos to Linda and Bob Sember!

Thursday, May 11 is my prayer day.  If you have any joys or concerns you would like me to raise up, please let me know.

This Sunday, May 14, is the Fifth Sunday of Easter.  The scripture is John 14:1-14.  The sermon is "The Bridge".  To celebrate Mother's Day, the Women's Fellowship will be handing out flowers to all women.  Thank you and lots of love to all mothers and all those who have been like mothers to us!

Music Sunday is May 21.  Come, celebrate our music ministry!!

There will be a meeting for all members of the Huntington Congregational Church, UCC immediately following the worship service on Sunday, May 21, 2017 for the purpose of:  Voting on and approving the Purchase and Sale agreement with Primrose for the sale of the 5+ acres of land referred to as "The Bishop Property". Child care will be provided.

Women’s Fellowship annual Outdoor Tag & Bake Sale is scheduled for  Saturday, June 3^rd from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church parking lot (rain date is Saturday, June 10^th) . 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, call Denise Wilson at 203-929-2656 or email purplepoodle23@yahoo.com.

College Scholarships: 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 21^st. Scholarships will be presented during the worship service on Graduate Sunday, June 18^th.

Vacation Bible School needs your help! We will be learning God's words and works Wednesday, June 21^st thru Friday, June 23^rd from 5:30-7:45 p.m. We need help in all areas! If you'd like to volunteer to help during VBS, please speak with or call (203-929-4225) Kirsten Keith.

My Sister’s Place bin is back in Fellowship Hall for you to make your tax deductible donations by filling out the donation form, take your copy and attach or enclose their copy in with your items.

Let us pray.  O Holy God, when we are weary, may you give us strength.  When we are  sad, may you give us joy.  When we are lost, may you give us direction.  In our good times and in our bad times, may we count on you to give us just what we need.  Praise and thanks to you!  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week May 3

Hi Folks,

Hope you enjoyed worship on Sunday!  The Confirmation Class did an excellent job.  Kudos to Andy Keith, the winner of "Are you Smarter Than A Confirmand?"!

The 9^th Annual Treasures, Talents and Tastes Auction is this Saturday, May 6 at 6 p.m.!  There are so many wonderful items! Have you sighed up yet?  If not, there is still time!  Contact Linda or Bob Sember for more info at 203-929-5853. 

This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Easter.  We will be celebrating Holy Communion.  The scripture is John 10:1-11.  The sermon is "The Good Shepherd".

The annual Church World Service blanket offering will be taken on Sunday, May 14.  In 2016, CWS distributed thousands of blankets around the world. We can be part of an even greater response in 2017. We will reach families fleeing their homes, recovering from disaster and more.  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 21^st. Scholarships will be presented during the worship service on Graduate Sunday, June 18^th.

Women’s Fellowship annual Outdoor Tag & Bake Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 3^rd from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church parking lot (rain date – Saturday, June 10^th) . 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, call Denise Wilson at 203-929-2656 or email purplepoodle23@yahoo.com.

VBS needs your help! We will be learning God's words and works Wednesday, June 21^st thru Friday, June 23^rd from 5:30-7:45 p.m. We need help in all areas! If you'd like to volunteer, please speak with or call (203-929-4225) Kirsten Keith. 

Let us pray.  As the earth continues to awaken from the long nights of cold, help our hearts to awaken from the long nights of apathy.  Help us, O Holy One, to grow in care and compassion, to be a bit of Christ to our world.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucillle