This Week November 9, 2021

Dear Folks, 

Veterans' Day is this coming Thursday.  Please take a moment to thank and honor them for their service and sacrifice.

 

My Prayer Day will be on Thursday, November 1.  Please let me know if you have any joys or concerns you would like me to raise up.

 

This coming Sunday, November 14, is the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost.  The scripture is Mark 13:1-8.  The sermon is "Birthpangs".   We will be worshiping in person and also live streaming on Facebook at 9:30 A.M. 

 

The Pumpkin & Holly Fair is quickly approaching.  Help is needed in many areas.  We especially need help this Sunday, November 21 for set up after worship.  So no need to dress up for the service, and be ready to help!

 

Also, we are looking for home baked breads, cookies, bars or brownies for the P&H Fair bake table. All items should be wrapped in clear plastic. Cookies can be in one container; we will repackage them into party bags.  All items need to be clearly marked with what it is, especially noting potential allergens:  nuts, seeds, etc. Bake table items should be delivered to Fellowship Hall kitchen on Friday, Nov 19th before the start of the fair. There will be someone in the kitchen starting at 9 A.M.

 

P&H Fair signs are in the alcove for people to take and display. They also need to be returned after the Fair. You will find post cards in the alcove that you can share or drop off at a place of business such as hair dressers or any place that has a bulletin board for the public announcements.   

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House is running low on food. Specifically needed items are:  shelf stable milk and powdered milk, pancake mix and syrup, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit and applesauce, garbanzo and navy beans, canned tuna and chicken, oatmeal and other cereals, and pasta sauce.  There will be a box in the Alcove and also the "wishing well" in Fellowship Hall for your donations.  Please be generous!

 

Once again, Women’s Fellowship is collecting items to make bags to be given out to homeless individuals. Last year our church members took bags and handed them out when they came across someone in need. It was a successful ministry for us and certainly a necessary one as so many are without a home. With winter coming, we are again collecting items. Please take a sheet from the table in the alcove to see what items you can donate. 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. Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available. Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

O God, may your divine wisdom help us to see beyond our petty frustrations to the wideness of your love and the vastness of your purpose for us.  May we trust in you.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week October 26, 2021

 Dear Folks,

 

Stay dry and safe!!

 

This Sunday, October 31, is the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost and All Hallows Eve.  We will be having a special service, "Honoring Our Deceased Loved One".  Please send me the names of the loved ones you would like to honor no later than Thursday, October 28^th.  You can send me them by church email at hcc@snet.net, or by my personal email at revluce23@ comcast.net, or drop it off in our black mailbox which is our office box outside the church. Please note that unless you specifically wish it, I will not be using last names because of the very public nature of our live- stream worship.  Thank you!

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House is running low on food.  Specifically needed items are:  shelf stable milk and powdered milk, pancake mix and syrup, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit and applesauce, garbanzo and navy beans, canned tuna and chicken, oatmeal and other cereals, and pasta sauce.  There will be a box in the Alcove and also the "wishing well" in Fellowship Hall for your donations.  Please be generous!

 

The 2021 Pumpkin and Holly Fair will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 20, 9:30 a.m.  – 2:30 a.m.  Please watch for a Sign-up Genius to tell us how you can help out this year. Please consider being a part of this church tradition!

 

The Early Riser Open AA meeting will be meeting every Saturday in Fellowship Hall at 7:00-8:00 a.m. with exception of P&H Fair weekend.

 

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, huntingtonucc.org. Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray.  O God, when the storms around us are raging, may we find a safe harbor in your love.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

 

This Week October 19, 2021

 Dear Folks,

 

Hope you are having a pleasant week.

 

My prayer day is this Thursday, October 21.  Please let me know if you have any joys or concerns you would like me to raise up.

 

This Sunday, October 24 is the Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost.  The scripture is Mark 10:46-52.  The sermon is "Take Heart".

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House is running low on food.  Specifically needed items are:  shelf stable milk and powdered milk, pancake mix and syrup, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit and applesauce, garbanzo and navy beans, canned tuna and chicken, oatmeal and other cereals, and pasta sauce.  There will be a box in the Alcove and also the "wishing well" in Fellowship Hall for your donations.  Or you may take your donations directly to Spooner House. Please be generous!

 

On October 31^st, the service will be devoted to remembering our deceased loved ones.  Please send me the names of the loved ones you would like to honor no later than Thursday, October 28^th  You can either give it to me in writing on Sunday morning, mail it to me at 19 Church St.,  send by church email at hcc@snet.net, or by my personal email at revluce23@comcast.net, or drop it off in our black mailbox which is our office box outside the church.   Please note that unless you specifically wish it, I will not be using last names because of the very public nature of our live- stream worship.  Thank you!

 

The 2021 Pumpkin and Holly Fair will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 20, 9:30 a.m.  – 2:30 a.m.  Please join us for take out food and creative crafts!

 

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, huntingtonucc.org. You may also take advantage of our Electronic Fund Transfer option.  Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray.  O Holy God, help us to be mindful of the needs of people around us.  May you open our hearts and our hands with love and generosity to do what we can to respond.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week October 12, 2021

  

Dear Folks,

 

Hope you are enjoying these lovely Fall days!

 

This Sunday, October 17, is the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost.  We will be having an Outdoor Worship in the back parking lot.  Please bring your own chairs.  In case of wet weather, we will be in the sanctuary.  The scripture is Psalm 126.  The sermon is "Restored".  The service will be live streamed on Facebook.

 

Following the Sunday service, from 10ish until 11, there will be a HCCUCC members' tag sale for the items from our Nursery School.  Cash only.  

 

The Women's Fellowship Pampered Chef fundraiser has been extended until October 18.  Catalogs and order forms are available in the Alcove, or order on-line at:  www.pamperedchef.com/party/denisemelsenti1004.

 

Thank you to everyone who returned their Faith Promise/Pledge cards.  If you have not done so, please do as soon as possible.  Your faithfulness and generosity are greatly appreciated!

 

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. Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available. Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray.  O Holy One, as the daylight grows shorter and the warmth wanes, help us to know that in light or dark, in warmth or chill, your ever- loving presence is with us always.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week September 28, 2021

 Dear Folks,

 

Stay dry and warm today!

 

This Sunday, October 3, is the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  We will be celebrating World Communion.  Please bring or have your elements ready.  Elements will be available in the church building if needed. The scripture is Mark 10:13-16.  The sermon is "Come to Me".

 

Thank you to everyone who returned their Faith Promise/Pledge cards.  If you have not done so, please do as soon as possible.  Your faithfulness and generosity are greatly appreciated!

 

This Sunday, we will be taking the 2021 Neighbors in Need “Unfailing Love” offering.  This year's offering is focused on supporting organizations and projects that are serving our immigrant neighbors and communities. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds of this offering is used by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM) to provide funding grants to UCC churches and organizations leading justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects in their communities. Envelopes will be available in the alcove.  Donations may also be made through our church website. 

 

Sunday, October 17, weather permitting, we will have an outdoor worship service.  In case of unfavorable weather, we will be in the sanctuary.

 

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. Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available. Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray.  O Holy One, hold us close to you so we may not only feel your loving presence, but be your loving presence in this world.  Amen.

 

Peace,

Rev. Lucille

This Week September 14, 2021

 

Hi Folks,

 

Enjoy the day...the rain is coming!

 

There may or may not be a Concert on the Green Wednesday evening.  The weather is not looking promising!  If it's on, we will be handing out water and selling hot dogs.  

 

This coming Sunday, September 19, is the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost.  The scripture is James 3:13-18.  The sermon is "Pure Wisdom".

 

We are in our Season of Generosity for 2022. This year's theme is “We Are All a Piece of the Quilt”. “In Gathering Sunday” will be September 26. If you are worshiping in person, please bring your Faith Promise/Pledge cards and your quilt piece.  Please keep them separated.  If up are joining us virtual, please send your items via mail.  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. Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray.  O Holy God, help us to be ever mindful of the things we say and the things we do.  We can harm and wound with a cruel word or a careless act or we can help and heal with a loving word or a kind act.  Help us choose the latter.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week September 7, 2021

Dear Folks,

 

I hope you all had an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend.

 

There is one more Concert on the Green on Wednesday, September 8.  The Men's Group will be doing hot dogs, and the Vitality Team will be handing out water.  Stop by and say hi!

 

My prayer day is this Thursday, September 9.  Please let me know if you have a joy or a concern you would like me to lift up.

 

Our Outdoor Worship and Pizza Picnic will be held this Sunday, September 12, 4 P.M. at the HCCUCC lower parking lot near the kitchen. There will be no morning worship.  The 4 P.M. worship will be live streamed and followed by a pizza picnic.  Reservations are required so we know how much food to get. Please contact the church office.  The cost us $8 per person or $16 per family.  You can pay the day of the picnic.  The rain date is Sept. 19.  Please bring your own chairs!!

 

We are in our Season of Generosity for 2022. This year's theme is “We Are All a Piece of the Quilt”. Our "In Gathering" will be September 26.  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. Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray.  O Holy God, bless us all as we labor for a life filled with love, justice, and peace, not just for us, but for all.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille