Dear Folks,
I hope you are enjoying this
taste of Spring today!!
This evening, the Ecumenical
Lenten Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church,
Rocky Rest and Long Hill Road. Dinner is at 6 P.M., worship
at 7 P.M. I will be preaching.
This Sunday, February 25 is the
Second Sunday in Lent. We will also be celebrating Scout
Sunday. Aaron Corcino will be recognized for his completion
of the God and Church program. The scripture reading is
Genesis 17:1-8, 15-16. The sermon is "Legacy".
Women’s Fellowship is
bringing back Rebecca Miller for a special tax workshop this Sunday
following our service. Refreshments will be served and
all are welcome.
Shelton native, Rabbi Eliana
Falk, will present a program on the Jewish Passover on Sunday,
March 4 at Noon. The HCCUCC Deacons will host a brunch
following worship preceding the presentation. Please sign up
in the alcove to reserve your brunch seat!
Women’s Fellowship will be
preparing Manhattan and New England Clam Chowder and a variety of
homemade breads. To place your order, sign up on the sheet in the
alcove or call the church office at 203 929-1223. Pick-up
will be on Sunday, February 25th and Sunday, March
25th. Chowder is $10.00 per quart. The prices on the
homemade breads vary.
We will not have a Team this year
in the 30th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit The Umbrella Center
for Domestic Violence but we will be collecting for those who would
like to donate to this event during worship service on Sunday,
March 11th.
Women’s Fellowship will
hold their Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on Saturday, March
17th at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for
children 10yrs. old and under. Hot dog dinners: two hot dogs
w/vegetables are $8 and one hot dog w/chips is $4.00. Tickets will
be on sale after church or you may see Karen in the office.
Women's Fellowship is collecting
items for Church World Service Kits now through April
8th. A full list of these Items can be found on the CWS
table in Fellowship Hall. Also, your donations can be left in the
CWS box or Women’s Fellowship box. Please see Laura Salvio
with any questions.
The Huntington Center Nursery
School will be holding its annual Butter Braid fundraiser. Items
will be Braided Pastry & Crisps. Order forms will be available
after Sunday worship in Fellowship Hall on March 4th and
are by March 11th.
Let us pray. O God, may you walk
our Lenten journey with us. Help us to reflect, repent, and return
to you. May your Holy Presence fill us with meaning and
purpose. Amen.
In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille
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