This Week October 29, 2019

Dear Folks,

 

May you have a fun and safe Halloween!

 

This Sunday, November 3, is the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost.  We will also be commemorating All Saints' Day and be celebrating Holy Communion.  The scripture is Luke 10:1-10.  The sermon is "Come Down!"  

This Sunday we will be taking the Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF) offering which assists people within the HCCUCC and or/ Shelton community who have an urgent, unexpected need for financial assistance. EAF yellow offering envelopes will be available in the pews.  

 

For those who ordered pies and/or cookies from the Huntington Center Nursery School Fundraiser, you can pick up your order on Sunday.

 

The Pumpkin & Holly Fair is quickly approaching, November 22 & 23.  We need all hands on deck!  If you can help out, there is a sign-up sheet in the Alcove.  Any help is appreciated!

 

The Shelton Clergy Thanksgiving Interfaith Service will be held on Tuesday, November 26^th, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 183 Howe Ave. Following the service will be a time of refreshment. Contributions of any pumpkin/Fall desserts for all to enjoy would be appreciated. Donation of non-perishable goods will be collected for the Valley Food Bank. Monetary donations will benefit Spooner House.

 

And, speaking of the Valley Food Bank, it's always a good time to donate food, especially canned meats, fish, and stews. 

 

Let us pray.  O God of all humanity, we pause a moment to remember and to give thanks for the people who came before us as witnesses to your love.  May we continue, in their memory and to your glory, to be that light of love wherever we find ourselves.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week October 22, 2019

Dear Folks,

Enjoy the Autumn colors while they last!

Please note the Women's Fellowship Circle meeting has been rescheduled for TONIGHT, October 22 at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The meeting features a "Make and Take" of scented foaming soap. Please contact Sue Lindley ASAP if you are planning to attend.

This coming Sunday, October 27, is the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost.  The scripture is Luke 18:9-14. The sermon is "O Lord, It's Hard to Be Humble."

Following worship on Sunday, Women’s Fellowship will be presenting a program on Retirement Income Planning. The presenter is Rebecca Miller whose past presentations have been informative and helpful. Feel free to bring a friend! Refreshments will be served. Contact Denise Wilson or Sue Lindley with questions.

The Huntington Center Nursery School Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough & Lyman Orchard Pie fundraiser delivery will be November 1st. You can pick up your order on Sunday, November 3. 

The Pumpkin & Holly Fair is coming up on November 22 & 23.  It will be here before we know it! Watch your future bulletins for more information or contact co-chairs: Terri Johnston, Jaqui Olivo, Judy Tucker, and Eva Washenko. Please, no clothing please for Santa's Attic. Please leave clothing in My Sister’s Place bin in Fellowship Hall. Thank you.

Let us pray. O God, as the rain hides the stars, as the autumn mist hides the hills, as the clouds veil the blue of the sky, so the dark happenings of my lot hide the shining of thy face from me. Yet, if I may hold thy hand in the darkness, it is enough, since I know, that though I may stumble in my going, Thou dost not fall. Amen. (Ancient Scottish prayer)

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week October 15, 2019

Dear Folks,

 

Hope you are enjoying the Fall colors!  God's color palate is awesome!

 

This Sunday, October 20, is the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The scripture is II Timothy 3:14-4:2.  The sermon is "Proclaim the Message."

 

Please note the Women's Fellowship Circle meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 22 at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. We will be having our "Make and Take" of scented foaming soap. Please see Sue Lindley with questions.

 

Women’s Fellowship will be presenting a program on Retirement Income Planning on Sunday, Oct. 27, after our service. The presenter is Rebecca Miller whose past presentations have been informative and helpful. Feel free to bring a friend! Refreshments will be served. Although signing up is not mandatory, we appreciate you putting your name on the sheet in the alcove so we have an idea as to how many to prepare for. See Denise Wilson or Sue Lindley with questions.

 

The Huntington Center Nursery School Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough & Lyman Orchard Pie fundraiser delivery will be November 1^st. You can pick up your order on Sunday, November 3.  

 

The Pumpkin & Holly Fair is coming up on November 22 & 23.  It will be here before we know it! Watch your future bulletins for more information or contact co-chairs: Terri Johnston, Jaqui Olivo, Judy Tucker, Eva Washenko. Please, no clothing please for Santa's Attic. Please leave clothing My Sister’s Place bin in Fellowship Hall.  Thank you.

 

Let us pray. O God, fill us with your Holy Spirit that we may we be the peace and the love that this world so desparately needs.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week October 8, 2019

Dear Folks,

Hope you are all keeping warm or cool or whatever with our roller coaster weather!

This Thursday, October 10, is my prayer day.  If you have any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up, please let me know.

This coming Sunday, October 13, is the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  The scripture is Luke 17:11-19.  The sermon is "The Other Nine". 

The Neighbors in Need (NIN) offering will be taken this Sunday. NIN is a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministries. Two-thirds of this offering is used by the UCC's Justice and Witness Ministries to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects through grants. NIN grants are awarded to UCC churches and organizations doing justice work in their communities.

Please note, Sunday School begins this Sunday!!  Please contact Jenny McCarthy with any questions.

My travelogue on Germany will be evening Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Come hungry!

  

Women’s Fellowship Circle Meeting: Wednesday, October 16^th  at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall: Ladies, we will have a guest speaker from Living Essential Oils and a Mini DIY night. She will give an overview of how oils can be used and then you will be able to make a foaming hand soap in a take-home dispenser bottle for a small fee. We need to have a head-count for her purposes so sign-up in the alcove or see Sue Lindley.  Please plan to join us for a fun evening!!

The Huntington Center Nursery School is holding an Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough & Lyman Orchard Pie fundraiser! Orders will be taken until October 18^th. Delivery will be November 1^st. See any Nursery School Committee member or the office for order envelopes and more information and support our nursery school.

  

Women’s Fellowship will be presenting a program on Retirement Income Planning on Sunday, Oct. 27, after our service. We have invited Rebecca Miller back as her presentations have been informative and helpful. Feel free to bring a friend! Refreshments will be served. Although signing up is not mandatory, we appreciate you putting your name on the sheet in the alcove so we have an idea as to how many to prepare for. See Denise Wilson or Sue Lindley with questions.

The Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be here before we know it – November 22^nd & 23^rd. Watch your future bulletins for more information or contact co-chairs: Terri Johnston, Jaqui Olivo, Judy Tucker, Justine Connery. Please do not leave any Santa’s Attic items until after 10/15 so the volunteers have time to catch up. No clothing please-leave them in My Sister’s Place bin in Fellowship Hall.  Thank you.

If you have not already, please prayerfully consider your gift to HCCUCC and return your Faith Promise cards as soon as possible. Thank you for your faithfulness!

Let us pray.  O God, help us to take that big deep breath when we are feeling off kilter. Help us to feel your presence supporting us and strengthing us.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week October 3, 2019

Dear Folks,

 

Crazy weather. Yesterday was almost 90, today it's barely 50. Well, it is New England!

 

Thank you to everyone who participated in Consecration Sunday. Much gratitude to those who returned their Faith Promises. If you have not done so, please do as soon as possible. Thank you!

 

This Sunday, October 5 is World Communion Sunday. The scripture is II Timothy 1:1-14. The sermon is "Good Treasure". The Emergency Assistance Fund offering will be taken.

 

The Huntington Center Nursery School is holding an Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough & Lyman Orchard Pie fundraiser! Orders will be taken through  October 18^th. Delivery will be November 1^st. See any Nursery School Committee member or the office for order envelopes and/or more information. Please support our nursery school.

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS SUNDAY OCTOBER  13!  Please contact Jenny McCarthy for more information.

 

Neighbors in Need (NIN) offering will be taken Sunday, Oct. 13. NIN is a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministries. Two-thirds of this offering is used by the UCC's Justice and Witness Ministries to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects through grants. NIN grants are awarded to UCC churches and organizations doing justice work in their communities.

 

Women’s Fellowship Circle Meeting will be meeting on Wednesday, October 16^th at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The guest speaker is from Living Essential Oils and a Mini DIY night. She will give an overview of how oils can be used. You can then make a foaming hand soap in a take-home dispenser bottle for a small fee. We need to have a head-count for her purposes so sign-up in the alcove or see Sue Lindley. Please plan to join us for a fun evening!!

 

Women’s Fellowship will be presenting a program on Retirement Income Planning on Sunday, Oct. 27 after our service. We have invited Rebecca Miller back as her presentations have been informative and helpful. Feel free to bring a friend! Refreshments will be served. Although signing up is not mandatory, we appreciate you putting your name on the sheet in the alcove so we have an idea as to how many to prepare for. See Denise Wilson or Sue Lindley with questions.

 

The Pumpkin & Holly Fair is coming up on November 22^nd & 23^rd. Watch your future bulletins for more information or contact co-chairs: Terri Johnston, Jaqui Olivo, Judy Tucker, Justine Connery. Please do not leave any Santa’s Attic items until after 10/15 so the volunteers have time to catch up. No clothing please-leave them in My Sister’s Place bin in Fellowship Hall.  Thank you.

 

Let us pray. O Holy God, thank you for the abundant blessings you have offered us. May we accept them with joy and use them to make the world a better place.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille