This Week February 26, 2020

Dear Folks,

The Season of Lent starts tomorrow, Wednesday, February 26, a season of Reflection, Repentance, and Renewal. 

Quiet Hour begins tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. in the library.  We will be studying the book,  "The Way of Forgiveness: Readings for a Peaceful Life".  They are a couple of extra books, so if you would like one, please see Sue Lindley.

Ash Wednesday service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Shelton First United Methodist Church, Rocky Rest and Long Hill Avenue. 

This Sunday, March 1, is the First Sunday in Lent.  Holy Communion will be celebrated.  The scripture is Matthew 4:1-11.  The sermon is "It Is Written..."  The Emergency Assistance Fund offering will also be taken.

Following the service, there will be a New Member's Class in the library.

We will be taking an offering following worship on March 1 & 8 for the 32^nd Annual Bowl-2-Benefit for The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services. Look for the basket!  Please note on your contribution “Bowl 2 Benefit: Umbrella”.  Please give generously.

Scout Sunday will be held on Sunday, March 8.

2020 Membership Dues for Southern New England Conference and Fairfield East Association are due. Each member is asked to contribute $12. 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.

The Huntington Center Nursery School will be holding its annual Butter Braid fundraiser beginning March 1. Items will be Braided Pastry & Joyful Traditions Cake Rolls. Order forms will be available after Sunday worship in March. Order returns by March 16, pickup date is April 2. 

Women’s Fellowship will hold their Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on Sunday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under. Hot dog dinners: 2 hotdogs w/vegetables-$8.00; 1 hot dog w/chips-$4.00. Tickets will be on sale after church or you can call the church office. Proceeds will benefit the church’s Operating Budget.

Women’s Fellowship will prepare & sell Manhattan and New England Clam Chowder and a variety of homemade breads. To place your order, see the sign up on the sheet in the alcove or call the church office (203 929-1223). Pick-up will be on Sunday, March 8 and Sunday, March 29. Chowder is $10 per quart. The prices on the homemade breads vary.

Spooner House Meal envelopes are located in the pews for anyone who would like to donate towards the monthly meals. Questions? see Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Let us pray.  O God, may we approach this Lenten season with open eyes, ears, and hearts that we may catch a glimpse of your divine presence and then share it with the world.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week February 20, 2020

Hi Folks,

 

The year is quickly passing.  We already facing the last Sunday in February!

 

This Sunday, February 23, is Transfiguration Sunday.  The scripture is Matthew 17:1-9.  The sermon is "Catch a Glimpse".  There will also be a baptism.

 

The season of Lent starts with Ash Wednesday, February 26.  Quiet Hour begins at 10 a.m. in the library.  The Ash Wednesday Service, including the imposition of Ashes will be at the First United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. on Rocky Rest  and Long Hill. The Rev. Ken Smith will be preaching.

 

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.

 

The Huntington Center Nursery School will be holding its annual Butter Braid fundraiser beginning March 1^st. Items will be Braided Pastry & Joyful Traditions Cake Rolls. Order forms will be available after Sunday worship in March. Order returns by March 16^th, pickup date is April 2^nd.

 

We will be taking an offering on March 1^st and 8^th for the 32^nd Annual Bowl-2-Benefit for The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services. If you would like to contribute, please note on your contribution “Bowl 2 Benefit: Umbrella”.  Please give generously.

 

Women’s Fellowship will hold their Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on Sunday, March 15^th at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under. Hot dog dinners: 2 hotdogs w/vegetables-$8.00; 1 hot dog w/chips-$4.00. Tickets will be on sale after church or you can call the church office. Proceeds will benefit the church’s Operating Budget.

 

Women’s Fellowship will prepare & sell Manhattan and New England Clam Chowder and a variety of homemade breads. To place your order, see the sign up on the sheet in the alcove or call the church office (203 929-1223). Pick-up will be on Sunday, March 8^th and Sunday, March 29^th. Chowder is $10 per quart. The prices on the homemade breads vary.

 

Let us pray.  O Holy God, in the light of the Transfiguration of Christ, may you help us to see how we can be transformed into people more in keeping with Christ's image.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week February 11, 2020

Dear Folks,

On this Valentine's Day, remember, God loves you unconditionally just the way you are! 

This Thursday, February 13, is my Prayer Day.  If you have any joys or concerns you would like me to raise up, please let me know.

Stephen Csire's Memorial service will be held at our church this Saturday, February 15 at 11 A.M.  Please continue to keep his family in your prayers.

This coming Sunday, February 16 is the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany.  The scripture is Deuteronomy 30:15-20.  The sermon is "Choose Life".  Our organist, James Bruni, will not be with us this Sunday, so the music will be more informal. The choir will be singing and all are invited to join in.  There will be practice before the service.

Membership Dues for Southern New England Conference and Fairfield East Association: For 2020, each member is asked to contribute $12. The Deadline is March 1.  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.

You may have noticed a large pink box in the alcove. Women’s Fellowship is collecting items so we can make up care packages for fellow congregants (male and female) who may be hospitalized or homebound due to their medical treatments.  A list of ideas for the box can be found next to the box for you to take with you when you shop. This collection is on-going.

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.  The book is "The Way of Forgiveness: Readings for a Peaceful Life".  Please sign-up in the Alcove. All are welcome!

Huntington Center Nursery School: There are openings for our 2020/2021 school year for 3 & 4 yr. olds. If you are or know of someone who is interested in this wonderful program, please contact our Director Linda Rizzitelli at 203-929-7197 for more information. H.C.N.S. is open to the public.

Spooner House Meal envelopes are located in the pews for anyone who would like to donate towards the monthly meals. Questions? see Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

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, may your justice roll down like waters, and your righteousness like an ever flowing stream, soaking us with vision, purpose, and strength.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille