Dear
Folks,
The Season of Advent is
almost upon us. May we take many moments in this busy time to
contemplate the gift God gave us in Jesus Christ.
This Wednesday is our LEO
(Let's Eat Out). If you haven't signed up, please let me know
ASAP if you will be coming. Deadline is tomorrow at
noon.
This Sunday, December 2,
is the First Sunday in Advent. The scripture is Luke
21:25-33. The sermon is "Reading the Signs." Holy
Communion will be celebrated. We will be taking the Emergency
Assistance Fund offering which is used to help people in our church
community as well as our wider community with help in the event of
an emergency.
Immediately following
worship will be a meeting for all members
of the Huntington Congregational Church UCC for the purpose of presenting a draft budget for
2019.
Following the Congregational meeting, the Deacons
will be decorating the sanctuary for Christmas. Any help
would be greatly appreciated!
St. Paul's is hosting a
Carol Sing on Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal
(historic) Church. All are invited.
On Friday, December 14, Holly
Fassbender will be preparing a Christmas meal for the residents of
Spooner House Homeless Shelter. Please look for Holly or Gerry in
the alcove or Fellowship Hall after services on today and next
Sunday to make a donation to help cover the cost of both the meal
and gifts for the children.
The Mission Committee is
sponsoring the Under the Tree program to benefit needy
adults and children at BH Care in Ansonia. Watch for tags listing
gift requests on our Christmas tree in the alcove and select a gift
request to help make Christmas a little brighter for someone in
need. All purchased gifts need to be returned by Sunday, December
9. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Please take note of the poster in
the Alcove with suggested items for the Valley Food Bank bin in
Fellowship Hall. Of course, all items are gratefully accepted,
but the Missions Committee put together a list that attempts to
target items that may be needed more during certain seasons or
months. The need is great, so please be generous!
Women’s Fellowship
is offering Keep Christ in Christmas magnets for $4.00
located on the table by the coat rack. Please leave your money with
Sue Lindley or Karen in the church office.
Let us pray. O Holy
God, be with us as we watch and wait for signs of your loving
presence among us. If we do not see it, help us to be
it. Amen.
In Christ's
love,
Rev.
Lucille
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