This Week July 31, 2019

Dear Folks,

 

Stay safe and dry out there today! 

 

The Concert on the Green is postponed from tonight until tomorrow night, Thursday, August 1.  The featured band with be "Gunsmoke" instead of "Terrapin". Sorry for all the Grateful Dead fans, glad for all the country music fans!

 

Thanks to everyone who has donated gift cards for our Concert on the Green gift card give away.  We are all set for the rest of the concerts!  But, we will still need water, so donations would be appreciated.

 

This coming Sunday, August 4 is the Eighth Sunday After Pentecost.  We will be celebrating Holy Communion.  The scripture is Luke 12:13-21.  The sermon is "Investing for the Soul". We will also be welcoming back our Minister of Music, James Bruni!

 

The Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF) offering will be taken this Sunday, as on every Communion Sunday.  EAF is to assist people within the Shelton community and/or our church community who have an urgent, unexpected need for financial assistance. EAF yellow offering envelopes will be available in the pews. Thank you 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!

 

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, for anyone in the way of storms, literally and figuratively, may you give strength, comfort, and hope.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

 

This Week July 24, 2019

Dear Folks,

Calling hours and the funeral service of Evelyn and Richard Steinis will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, July 23 at HCCUCC with calling hours from 9 to 11 a.m. and the funeral at 11 a.m. The burial will be at Lawn Cemetery East immediately following the funeral.  A repast will be served after the burial in our Fellowship Hall.  Please keep the Steinis Family in your prayers during this difficult time.

The Wednesday night Concert on the Green on July 24 begins with a children's program by "Lynn Lewis and Friends" at 6 p.m. followed by "Mia & the Riff" at 7 p.m.  The Vitality Team and the Men's Group will be out doing their thing!  Donations of water and 2 more gift cards would be greatly appreciated! 

This Sunday, July 28, is the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost.  The scripture is Luke 11:1-13.  The sermon is "A Chat With God."

Please mark your calendar for September 15.  It's our Annual Outdoor Worship and Picnic at Pemberley (the parsonage), but, this year, it's a little different.  The State Firefighters' Convention is being hosted by the Huntington Fire Company; HFC is celebrating its 100th anniversary.  The parade, which will encompass the Green and beyond, will block the roads.  The firefighters are also using our church parking lot as a staging area. So, our picnic will be at 4 p.m. This day is also the 10th anniversary of our ministry together as pastor and congregation. So, keep watch for more info!

Let us pray.  O Holy One, may your all encompassing love and compassion envelop all those who are mourning, all those who are suffering, all those who are crying out for relief.  May you hear their and our prayers.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week July 17, 2019

Dear Folks,

Try to stay cool in the hot and humid weather. Stay safe!

Please keep the Steinis family in your prayers on the passing of Richard.

Please check before venturing out for the Concert on the Green, especially if there are storms. If it's on, come on down and say hi to the Vitality Team and the Men's Group as we do our Wednesday night "thing". Tonight's featured band is "Gunsmoke".

This coming Sunday is our Outdoor Worship. We will be back on the lawn between the lower and upper parking lots. Please bring a chair and wear your favorite or funniest T-shirt! The scripture is Luke 10:25-37. The sermon is "Jesus' Definition".

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!

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, help us at all times to remember all people are your people; all people are our neighbors. You told us to love them; help us to do so. Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille

This Week July 9, 2019

Dear Folks,

I sure hope you are enjoying this lovely day!

Tomorrow night, July 10, is the Concert on the Green, featuring the Bernadettes.  The Vitality Team will be handing out water and getting sign ups for the free gift card give away.  The Men's Group will be selling hot dogs.  Come on down and say hi!  And, speaking of the Concerts on the Green, Vitality Team would be grateful for donations of bottled water and $25 gift cards to local establishments.  Thanks in advance!

My prayer day is on Thursday, July 11.  Please let me know if you have any joys or concerns you would like me to raise up.

This coming Sunday is July 14, the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost.  I will be doing a sermon based on the theme of Kirchentag, the event I attended while in Germany.  The scripture is II Kings 18:19.  The sermon title is "What Confidence Is This?"

Sunday, July 21 is July's Outdoor Worship!  We will be outside near the maple tree at the edge of the parking lot, weather permitting.  If rain, we will be in the Fellowship Hall.  Come and worship al fresco! Bring a comfy chair and wear your favorite and/or funniest T-shirt!

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!

Huntington Center Nursery School 3 & 4 yr. old registration is now open. Registration forms can be found on the HCNS bulletin board in the alcove or contact our Director, Linda Rizzitelli at 203-929-7197.

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 One, Creator of All, may we trust in your strength, may we depend on your guidance, and may we listen for your voice.  It is in you we have our confidence.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week July 5, 2019

Dear Folks,

I hope you all had a safe and enjoyable July 4th!

Thank you all for the opportunity I had to travel to Germany for Kirchentag and to visit some important sites in the Protestant Reformation.  I had an informative and enjoyable time.  My travelogue will be on Sunday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m., so please put that on your calendar!

It's not to late to attend the Habitat for Humanity work day tomorrow, July 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or for however long you can attend.  Please contact Bob Moseley if you plan on working and/or for more information.

This coming Sunday, July 7 is the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost.  Prior to the service, we will had a patriotic hymn sing in honor of Independence Day.  The service will be in the Taize style, including Holy Communion. We will also be taking the Emergency Assistance Fund offering.  The yellow envelopes for the offering will be in the pews.

Summer Concerts on the Green are in full swing on Wednesdays during the summer! The Men’s Group will sell hot dogs in our parking lot. All men are encouraged to come and help. Our Vitality Team will continue to hand out free water and hold a free gift card give away during this time. If anyone would like to help out, you are more than welcome to come. We also appreciate donations of water and/or a $25 gift card to a local store or eating place.  Thank you!

Sunday, July 21 is Outdoor Worship!  We will be outside near the maple tree at the edge of the parking lot, weather permitting.  If rain, we will be in the Fellowship Hall.  Come and worship al fresco! Wear your favorite and/or funniest T-shirt!

Huntington Center Nursery School 3 & 4 yr. old registration is now open. Registration forms can be found on the HCNS bulletin board in the alcove or contact our Director, Linda Rizzitelli at 203-929-7197.

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.

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!

Let us pray.  O Holy God, thank you for the freedom we enjoy, for all those who have fought and work for it, and for all those who do not have it.  May we all in our own way, strive for freedom and justice, not just for ourselves, but for all.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille