Wednesday, January 22, 2020

This Week January 22, 2020

Dear Folks,
 
Hope you are enjoying this sunny, chilly day!
 
This Sunday, January 26, is the Third Sunday after Epiphany.  The scripture is Matthew 4:12-23.  The sermon is "Put on Those Waders".
 
This coming Sunday, the 296th Annual Meeting of the Huntington Congregational UCC will be held following worship  for the purpose of electing officers, accepting the 2020 budget, and any other business that properly comes before the meeting. Child care will be provided. The snow date is Sunday, February 2, 2020.
 
Every new year, we start our Prayer List anew. Please let Karen know if you would like to have anyone you placed on the list in 2019 to remain for 2020. Just a reminder: for the sake of privacy, make sure you have the person's permission to have their name published. Thank you! 
 
Women’s Fellowship is collecting items for a "Care Box". They will be making up care packages for any church member who may be hospitalized, in a nursing home, or homebound due to their medical treatments. Ideas for the box might be:  puzzle books, decks of cards, creams/lotions, lip balms, note cards, warm socks/booties, hard candies, small tissue packs, magazines, small baskets or tote bags to put the items in, candy (to offer their visitors), kerchief/scarf, inspirational card, etc.  Please put the items in the large pink box in the Alcove. There is no deadline—this will be on-going. Thank you!
 
Women's Fellowship will once again be offering the annual Lenten Quiet Hour beginning Wednesdays, February 26 through April 1. April 8 is a snow day make up, if needed.  Book to be announced. Watch for sign-up sheet in the Alcove. This is open to all members of HCCUCC.
 
Membership Dues for Southern New England Conference and Fairfield East Association: For 2020, each member is asked to contribute $12. The Deadline is March 1st.  You may place your dues contribution in the offering plate OR by On Line Giving available at HCCUCC. If you need a convenient way to make regular offerings or for additional gifts, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving options. Visit huntingtonucc.org or contact the church office for more information.
 
Spooner House Meal envelopes are located in the sanctuary pews for anyone who would like to donate towards the monthly meals. 
 
Registration is now open for Huntington Center Nursery School 3 & 4 yr. old 2020-2021 school year. Registration forms can be found on the HCNS bulletin board in the alcove or contact our Director, Linda Rizzitelli at 203-929-7197.
 
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 God, there are so many things in this world that tempt use away from you. May you keep us always focused on your love, and how we can share that love with the world.  Amen.
 
In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille

No comments: