This Week May 19, 2020

Dear Folks,

Hope you are all well. Enjoy the lovely day!

This Sunday, May 24, is the Seventh Sunday of Easter. Our service will be live streamed on Facebook at 9:30 A.M.

https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC/?ref=bookmarks

The scripture for Sunday is John 17:1-11. The sermon is "One".

This Sunday, we will be observing Memorial Day by sharing the names of our deceased military heroes. If you would like someone (or more than one) mentioned, please contact me with their name, rank, and branch by Thursday. I will send out a list with the Sunday bulletin on Friday. I will mention the names (first names due to privacy issues) during worship on Sunday.

The service will be saved and can be viewed later on Facebook or YouTube. I will send out the links on Sunday along with a summary of the sermon.

The "Strengthen the Church" offering is on May 31. The Strengthen the Church offering supports the expansion of ministry and growth of UCC local congregations. Your support of this offering will help the UCC fulfill on its commitment to creating a just world for all by investing in new ministries and practices that meet the emerging needs of local communities. Our own Silver Lake Conference center is a recipient of funds, as well as other Southern New England Conference ministries. See the offering blurb below as how you can give. Mark your donation clearly. Also, if you have not already given to the March One Great Hour of Sharing offering, please consider doing so. OGHS is our outreach into the world.

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@s net.net if you would like a form to set that up. However you choose to give will be a blessing and greatly appreciated.

Prayers, as always, for you and yours.

Let us pray. O Holy One, may we continue to see your gifts, your glory, and your greatness even in the midst of uncertain times. May we feel the power of your presence. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week May 12, 2020

Dear Folks,

I hope you are well.

My Prayer Day is this coming Thursday, May 14. Please let me know if you have any joys or concerns for me to raise up.

This Sunday, May 17, is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Our service will be live streamed on Facebook at 9:30 A.M.

https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC/?ref=bookmarks

The scripture is John 14:15-21. The sermon is "Orphaned".

The service will be saved and can be viewed later on Facebook or YouTube. I will send out the links on Sunday along with a summary of the sermon.

The Huntington Congregational Church, UCC is offering its members college scholarships for those who are continuing their education in the fall (not restricted to high school seniors). Please e-mail the church office (hcc@snet.net) for an application form to be sent to you. All completed applications are due into the office by May 31st. Scholarships will be sent to your homes by July 1st.

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@s net.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 God, help us to extend the grace, patience, and benefit of the doubt that you endlessly extend to us to those around us. Help us to be gentle with ourselves and with others. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week May 5, 2020

Dear Folks,

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Enjoy the lovely day!

This Sunday, May 10, is the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Our service will be live streamed on Facebook at 9:30 A.M.

https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC/?ref=bookmarks

The service will be in the style of Taize worship. The scriptures are Psalm 23 and John 10:1-10. The sermon is "Through the Valley".

Sunday is Mother's Day, so we honor and thank all our mothers and all who have been like mothers to us.

The service will be saved and can be viewed later on Facebook or YouTube. I will send out the links on Sunday afternoon, along with a summary of the sermon.

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@s net.net if you would like a form to set that up. However you choose to give will be a blessing and greatly appreciated.

Know that during this time of world distress, it's OK to be sad and scared. Take care of yourselves, be gentle with your selves, love yourselves. You are not alone.

Let us pray. O Holy One, may your Spirit fill us with your comfort during these troubled times. Help us to not to lose hope or harden our hearts to the plight of our human family, but offer what we can prayer and action to help in healing. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week April 28, 2020

Dear Folks,

 

A lovely day today...hope you can enjoy it! May you all be safe!

This Sunday, May 3, is the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Our service will be live streamed on Facebook at 9:30 A.M.

The scripture is Luke 24:28-35. The sermon is "In the Breaking of the Bread". We will be celebrating Holy Communion, so please have you "elements" ready.

The service will be saved and can be viewed later on Facebook or YouTube.

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@s net.net if you would like a form to set that up. However you choose to give will be a blessing and greatly appreciated.

May you feel the presence of all your brothers and sisters in faith around you. Even though we are scattered, we joined by God's Spirit.

Let us pray. O Holy God, even in this time of crisis and uncertainty, help us to see your blessings around us in the beauty of creation and in the beauty of your people. Thank you! Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week April 21, 2020

Dear Folks,

Hope you are all well and hanging in there.

We have another reason to stay inside today, freeze and wind advisories. Stay safe!

Our Wednesday evening devotionals will be tomorrow, April 22, 7 P.M. via Zoom.

This Sunday, April 26, is the Third Sunday of Easter. Our service will be live streamed on Facebook at 9:30 A.M.

The scripture is Luke 24:13-27. The sermon is "Along the Road". Following the service, we will have Fellowship Hour via Zoom.

The service will be saved and can be viewed later on Facebook or YouTube.

Let us pray. O Holy God, the power of the resurrection resonates far after Easter day, echoing throughout eternity. Thank you for your promises. Thank you for your power. Thank you for your presence. Thank you! Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week April 14, 2020

Dear Folks,

 

Christ is risen!  Christ is risen, indeed!

 

I hope you had as pleasant an Easter as possible!  No matter where we are, God is!

 

We will be continuing our Wednesday evening Zoom devotionals at 7 P.M.  Link provided upon request,

 

Thursday, April 16 is my prayer day.  Please let me know if there are any joys or concerns you would like me to raise.

 

Sunday,  April 19 is the Second Sunday of Easter.  The scripture is John 20:19-31.  The sermon is "A Bad Rap".

Worship will be live streamed on Facebook at 9:30 and can be viewed later on Facebook on the church page or YouTube on my channel.

 

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, hold in your heart all those who have passed on from whatever the cause, but especially those who were not claimed by relatives or friends.  They are claimed by you.  They have a name, and you know it. You know all of our names.  You claim us all.  We are yours.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week April 7, 2020

Dear Folks,

 

I hope you all can take some time to go outside, feel the sunshine, and breathe in the fresh air.  Just be.

 

We are in Holy Week, the oddest Holy Week we've every experienced.  But, even though we are apart in body, we are together in spirit as we walk the Passion road with Jesus to the triumph of Easter morning.

 

Wednesday. April 8:  Lenten Devotionals via Zoom at 7 P.M.  We will be taking a look at Matthew 21:12-17 and having some time for prayer and conversation.  I will send out a separate Zoom link later today.

 

Maundy Thursday, April 9:  Tenebrae Service via Zoom at 7 P.M., live streamed to Facebook (technology willing!).  I will send out a separate Zoom link tomorrow.

 

Good Friday, April 10:  Service at noon, live steamed on Facebook.

 

Easter Sunday, April 12:  Service at 9:30 A.M., live streamed on Facebook.  The scriptures are Colossians 3:1-4 and Matthew 28:1-10.  The sermon is "Celebration Delayed".

 

I will no longer post Zoom links on public forums, i.e. Facebook, Twitter, or our website, due to security concerns.

 

Streamed services will be saved to Facebook and YouTube (if able) for later viewing.

 

Thank you all for your patience as we try to figure this whole thing out.

 

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, may your presence be with us during this Holy Week.  Help us to feel the presence of our family in faith as we walk along with Jesus.  Help us to know we are not alone.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille