This Week April 24, 2018

Dear Folks,

I would like to once again thank everyone for the cards, flowers, food, prayers, and thoughts during this sad time for my family and myself.  Mom was a great woman and will be remembered fondly with smiles and laughter.  I would like to especially thank Sue and Laura for coming all the way to Barnesville, Pennsylvania to attend Mom's funeral, to Pat, Justine, and James for handling the Sunday service, to Joe and Joan for taking such good care of Lexie and Luna, and, of course, to Karen for so wonderfully holding down the fort.  I am so blessed by you all!  You are in my heart!

This Sunday, April 29, is the Fifth Sunday of Easter.  The service will feature the 2017 Auction winners:  The Fassbender's sermon and the Melsenti-Wilson's hymns.  The scripture is Genesis 1.  The sermon is "What A Wonderful World".  You still have time to send me pictures of people, places, and things that bring you joy.  Definite deadline is Thursday, April 26.

Congratulations to Denise Melsenti Wilson who will be honored on Saturday by the Connecticut Women of the United Church of Christ at their annual meeting in Mystic.  We are so grateful for all she does!

It's almost here, the 10^th Annual Treasures, Talents and Tastes Auction on Saturday, May 5^th, 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. It's Cinco De Mayo, so, the Auction will have a Mexican flair!  There is still time to sign up, so please see Linda or Bob Sember for more info.

Let us pray.  O Holy God, the circle of life continues to turn.  You are the loving, eternal  hub.  Thank you.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week April 10, 2018

Dear Folks,

Winter is still hanging on, but, I hear that soon the warmth will come!  Keep your fingers crossed!

This Sunday, April 15, is the Third Sunday of Easter.  The scripture is Luke 24:36b-48.  The sermon is "Witnesses".  We will be having a Bag Message with an item provided by Lucy McCarthy.  Laura Salvio, our Moderator, will also have a Moderator Moment.

The Auction sermon for the Fassbender's and the Auction hymns for the Melsenti-Wilson's will be on April 29.  As part of the presentation, please send me pictures of the people, places, things, etc. which bring your life meaning, purpose, and happiness. 

The 10^th Annual Treasures, Talents and Tastes Auction is fast approaching!  Come, celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us, Saturday, May 5^th, 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. For more info, please contact Linda or Bob Sember.  

Time to do some work on our church grounds!  If you are able to help with the Church Ground Clean-Up on Saturday, May 19^th beginning at 8:30 a.m., please sign up on the poster in the alcove and don’t forget to bring your tools. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided. Rain date is May16^th.

Let us pray.  O Holy God, now that we are days past from the celebration of Easter, may we not lose the new life it inspired in us.  Help us to be Easter people 365 days a year, spreading love, hope, and joy!  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week April 3, 2018

Dear Folks,

Christ is risen, Christ is risen, indeed!  Life, love, and hope abound!

This coming Sunday, April 8, is the Second Sunday of Easter.  The scripture is John 20:19-31.  The sermon is "And Let It Begin With Me".  We will be celebrating the baptism of Owen Gary Reichert.

It's coming, the 10^th Annual Treasures, Talents and Tastes Auction, Saturday, May 5^th, 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hal.  Please see Linda or Bob Sember for more info.

Speaking of the Church Auction, the Fassbender's Auction Sermon will be on April 29.  As part of the presentation, please send me pictures of the people, places, things, etc. which bring your life meaning, purpose, and happiness. I would appreciate those pictures sent to me via my email or text by April 23.  Thank you all for your time and help!

Let us pray.  O God, even when the sky is cloudy, the sun still shines. Even when life is complicated, your love still reigns. Even when death looms, the resurrection looms even larger. Thank you.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille