This Week September 29, 2020

 Dear Folks,

If it's going to be so dreary, it should go ahead and rain already!  Am I right?!

Just a reminder that attendance in the sanctuary is by reservation only.  Reserve your seat by emailing the church office at hcc@snet.net. The deadline for reservations is the Thursday before each Sunday.  If you are planning to attend most of the time, you only need to reserve once, but you will need to notify the office if you are not coming.  The maximum attendance is 30.  Mask must be worn and physical distancing must be observed.  The success and safety of our in building services depend on you!

This Sunday, October 4, is the Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost.  We will be celebrating World Communion. For those of you worshiping in the sanctuary, please bring your own elements.  We will have some available if needed.  For those at home, have your elements ready.

The scripture is Philippians 3:4b-14.  The sermon is "The Heavenly Call".

The service will be live streamed on Facebook. It will also be posted on Facebook and YouTube later.

If you have not returned your Faith Promise/Pledge card yet, please do so ASAP.  Thank to you all who have already! 

We are planning (depending on the weather) to have a last hurrah outdoor worship on October 11 followed by a physically distanced fellowship hour in the back parking lot.  Bring your own beverage and goodie!  If attending, you will still need to reserve your spot even if you come every Sunday.  The service will be live streamed.  If the weather is bad, we will move to the sanctuary and forego the fellowship hour.

Please continue to support HCCUCC with your contributions.  Now more than ever, our mission of being the beacon of love and light on the Huntington Green and beyond is vital.  Contributions sent in by mail are welcome. Please consider donating at our website, www.huntingtonucc.org. The GIVEPLUS app can be downloaded on your cell phone.  Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available.  Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. However you choose to give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

Let us pray.  O God, may your holy Spirit inspire us to keep working in your world with hands of generosity and hearts of love.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week September 22, 2020

 

Dear Folks,

It's Fall.  It's time to put on a sweater and go get a pumpkin spice coffee at DD.

Just a reminder that attendance in the sanctuary is by reservation only.  Reserve your seat by emailing the church office at hcc@snet.net. The deadline for reservations is the Thursday before each Sunday.  If you are planning to attend most of the time, you only need to reserve once, but you will need to notify the office if you are not coming.  The maximum attendance is 30.  Mask must be worn and physical distancing must be observed.  The success and safety of our in building services depend on you!

This Sunday, September 27, is the Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost.  It's the culmination of our Season of Generosity, In Gathering Sunday.  This year's theme is "I Am About to Do a New Thing".  The scripture is Isaiah 43:19a.  The sermon is "New Thing".  The service will be live streamed on Facebook.  Preceding the service will be our annual Season of Generosity retrospect of the church year.  For those of you watching from home, this will be posted on Facebook and YouTube later.

If you have not returned your Faith Promise/Pledge card yet, please do so ASAP.  They will be consecrated this Sunday.

Looking ahead:  October 4 is World Communion.  Please bring or have your elements ready.

We are planning (depending on the weather) to have a last hurrah outdoor worship on October 11 followed by a physically distanced fellowship hour in the back parking lot.  Bring your own beverage and goodie!  If attending, you will still need to reserve your spot.  The service will be live streamed.  If the weather is bad, we will move to the sanctuary and forego the fellowship hour.

Please continue to support HCCUCC with your contributions.  Now more than ever, our mission of being the beacon of love and light on the Huntington Green and beyond is vital.  Contributions sent in by mail are welcome. Please consider donating at our website,www.huntingtonucc.org. The GIVEPLUS app can be downloaded on your cell phone.  Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available.  Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. However you choose to give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

Let us pray.  O God, as change and uncertainty are inevitable, you are constant.  May we rest on you, O Rock of Our Salvation, knowing we have our true bearings in you.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week September 15, 2020

 

Dear Folks,

 

Today we are celebrating 11 years together as church and pastor. Thank you for the blessing you are to me and to the world.

 

This Sunday, September 20, is the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The scripture is Matthew 20:1-16. The Sermon is "Choose to Give". The service will be live streamed on Facebook. 

 

Just a reminder that attendance in the sanctuary is by reservation only. Reserve your seat by emailing the church office at hcc@snet.net. The deadline for reservations is the Thursday before each Sunday. If you are planning to attend most of the time, you only need to reserve once, but you will need to notify the office if you are not coming. The maximum attendance is 30. Mask must be worn and physical distancing must be observed. The success and safety of our in building services depend on you!

 

We are in our Season of Generosity for 2021. This year's theme is "I Am About to Do a New Thing". September 27 is our “In Gathering Sunday”. Please bring or send in your Faith Promise (Pledge) cards. Thank you!

 

Please continue to support HCCUCC with your contributions. Now more than ever, our mission of being the beacon of love and light on the Huntington Green and beyond is vital. Contributions sent in by mail are welcome. Please consider donating at our website, www.huntingtonucc.org. The GIVEPLUS app can be downloaded on your cell phone. Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available. Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. However you choose to give will be a blessing and greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray. O Holy God, no matter what the season or the mood, help us to see your ever-presence around us. Help us to feel your ever-presence in us. Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week September 8, 2020

 Dear Folks,

Hope you are well. Continued prayers rising for love, justice, and peace.

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

This Sunday, September 13 is the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The scripture is Romans 14:1-12. The Sermon is "Accountable". The service will be live streamed on Facebook.

This Sunday will be our first service in the sanctuary since the COVID-19 shut down. Attendance is by reservation only. Reserve your seat by emailing the church office at hcc@snet.net. The deadline for reservations is the Thursday before each Sunday. If you are planning to attend most of the time, you only need to reserve once, but you will need to notify the office if you are not coming. The maximum attendance is 30. Mask must be worn and physical distancing must be observed. The success and safety of our in building services depend on you!

We are in our Season of Generosity for 2021. This year's theme is "I Am About to Do a New Thing". September 27 is our “In Gathering Sunday”. Please bring or send in your Faith Promise (Pledge) cards. Thank you!

Let us pray. O Holy One, may your Spirit move within us drawing us closer to you. May your Spirit move within us, filling us with love and compassion for your people and your creation. May your Spirit move within us! Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week September 1, 2020

 

Dear Folks, 

 

Hope you all are well! 

 

Yes, it is the first day of September. Where did the time go? 

 

This Sunday, September 6, is the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. We will be celebrating Holy Communion, so be sure to have your elements ready! The scripture is Romans 13:8-14. The sermon is "Fulfilled".

 

We will resume worship in the building on September 13. The service will continue to be live-streamed. Attendance by reservation. More information will be coming. 

 

We are in the midst of our Season of Generosity for 2021, "I Am About to Do a New Thing". In Gathering Sunday will be September 27.

 

Let us pray. O God, we have heard it said that time stops for no one. Yet, it's comforting to know that you are above time and that you will hold us throughout our time on this earth and into your eternity.

Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille