Dear
Folks,
It's a week where my heart
is heavy. How many times do we need to hear about the latest mass
shooting? My opinion, and I stress, my opinion: thoughts and
prayers are great, but not enough. It is time for national
commonsense gun laws. No one outside of the military or law
enforcement needs an assault rife or an automatic or semi-automatic
weapon. No one should be able to walk into a gun show or a Wal-Mart
or any store and just buy a gun, no questions asked. Some people
blame the shootings on mental health or violent video games. Those
things do need to be addressed, but, they are present all over the
world, yet, the United States has the most mass shooting by far.
What's the difference? Easily accessible guns. Some people
claim the Second Amendment of the Constitution. Please note
"A well
regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State,
the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be
infringed." Well trained militia? I don't think any of these
shooters were well-trained militia. Also, the guns of the day were
musket loaders, not the firepower that now available. Background
checks, licensing, training, and responsible gun ownership is a
necessity for public safety. I know some people will disagree, and
we can agree to disagree. If you would like to talk to me about it,
please do.
Summer Concert on the
Green is tomorrow night, weather permitting. The featured band is
"Highland Rovers". Come out and say hi to our Vitality Team and our
Men's Group!
My prayer day is this
Thursday, August 8. If you have any joys or concerns for me to lift
up, please let me know.
This Sunday, August 11, is
the Ninth Sunday After Pentecost. The scripture is Genesis 15:1-6.
The sermon is "Trusting the Promise". Elias Stone will be baptized.
We congratulate him and his parents, Kristen and
Jeffrey.
We are in are in the midst
of our Season of Generosity. Please prayerfully consider your gift
to HCCUCC and return your Faith Promise cards as soon as
possible.
Thank you for your
faithfulness!
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!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Due to the State Fire
Convention in Huntington Center, THE ALL CHURCH WORSHIP & PICNIC will be held SUNDAY,
SEPTEMBER 15th at 4 p.m.
at the Parsonage, 160 Huntington Street. Watch for
more info!
Let us pray. O God, may your hear our prayers that we cannot
even utter. Amen.
In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille
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