This Week

Dear Folks,

The skies are getting dark; storm clouds are rolling in.  Sort of reminds me of last Sunday's scripture reading.  Thank goodness we are not in a boat on the Sea of Galilee!

The scripture for Sunday, June 28 is Mark 5:21-43.  The sermon is "Talitha Cum!"

Following the service on Sunday, we will have our first Open and Affirming event.  We will be outlining the process and gathering your questions, comments, and concerns.  Please make every effort to attend!  If you are unable today, information will be available in the Alcove.

Vacation Bible School starts Sunday, June 28 and goes through July 1.The theme is "G-Force". Grab a registration form for your children or friends that might enjoy this great program in the alcove or volunteer to help. This is for children who have completed at least one year of preschool- 4^th grade. Any questions please contact Kirsten Keith at 203-929-4225.

As an outreach and to get the news of HCCUCC out to the community, the Vitality Team gives out free water and holds a free gift card give away and the Men's Fellowship sells hot dogs each Wednesday evening during the Concerts on the Green. If anyone would like to help out, you are more than welcome to come on out and/or donate a $25 gift card to a local store or eating place. Please consider it!  The first "gig" is this Wednesday, June 24.  Stop by and say hi!  Contact Rev. Lucille for more info.

O God of strength, may we always look to you for our comfort and our courage when faced with the scary things of life.  Help us to face our fears with faith, hope, and love.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

Sometimes...

A Prayer for Emanuel AME Church

Our Prayers...

This Week June 16, 2015

Dear Folks,

We celebrated Robert Wilson/Children's Sunday this past Sunday.  It was a great morning!  Thank you to all of our Sunday School teachers and assistants.  Special thank you to our Director of Christian Education, Kirsten Keith!  And, much appreciation to Gertrude Wilson for the ice cream!

This Sunday is Graduate Sunday.  The scripture is Mark 4:35-41.  The sermon is "Why Are You Afraid?".

On Sunday, June 28, following our worship service, we will have our first Open and Affirming event.  We will be outlining the process and gathering your questions, comments, and concerns.  Please make every effort to attend!

"My Sister's Place" in Ansonia has placed a bin in Fellowship Hall to collect clean, gently used clothes, accessories, and small household items. No furniture (you can take it yourself to the store), baby equipment, old books and magazines, stuff animals, or broken/more than 5 year old electronics, including computers.  Donation slips for tax purposes will be available. The proceeds of "My Sister's Place" go to BHCare's "Umbrella" Center for Domestic Violence Services to aid domestic abuse victims and their children.  What a great way to clean out the closets and help those in need. It's a win-win!!!

Vacation Bible School is coming up, June 28 through July 1 (PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE), 5:30 P.M. to 7:45 P.M.  The theme is "G-Force". Grab a registration form for your children or friends that might enjoy this great program in the alcove or volunteer to help. This is for children who have completed at least one year of preschool- 4^th grade. Food donations are also needed and will soon be hung up in the alcove as well. We also need someone who would be willing to cook on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.  Please consider helping us bring children closer to God. Any questions please contact Kirsten Keith at 203-929-4225.

As an outreach and to get the news of HCCUCC out to the community, the Vitality Team gives out free water and holds a free gift card give away each Wednesday evening during the Concerts on the Green. If anyone would like to help out, you are more than welcome to come on out and/or donate a $25 gift card to a local store or eating place. Please consider it!  The first "gig" is June 24.  Contact Rev. Lucille for more info. 

Let us pray.

O Gracious God, may we always trust in your love and guidance, even when things seem all a mess.  May we trust that you walk with us, even when we feel the most alone.  Amen.

In Christ;'s love,

Rev. Lucille

May Today...

A BIG Thank You!

Hi Folks,

I just wanted to give a heart-felt, big thank you to everyone who came out to help clean-up Reuman House, to power wash the fence behind the church building, and to install the A/C in the Preschool room.  Way more people came out than I expected, and the tasks were completed in practically no time!

I am so grateful!!

Peace,

Rev. Lucille