This Week February 8, 2022

 

Dear Folks,

 

Hope you are all well!

 

Thursday, February 10 is my Prayer Day.  If you have any joys or concerns you would like me to raise up, please let me know.

 

This coming Sunday is the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany.  We will be celebrating Women's Fellowship Sunday.  The scripture is I Corinthians 13.  The sermon is "A Mirror Dimly".

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House is in need of these items: 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 is a box in the Alcove and also the "wishing well" in Fellowship Hall for your donations.  Please be generous!

 

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 God of all love and compassion, as Valentine's Day approaches, the symbols of love are all around us.  May we, as Christ's followers, have that love in our hearts that isn't sappy, sweet, or fleeting.  May our love for you, our neighbors, and ourselves be powerful, selfless, and extravagant, reflecting your unconditional love for us all.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week February 1, 2022

 Dear Folks,

 

Happy February!  Here's hoping the ground hog doesn't see his/her shadow tomorrow.

 

This coming Sunday, February 6, is the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany.  The scripture is Luke 5:1-11.  The sermon is "Do Not Be Afraid".  We will be celebrating Holy Communion, so please have your elements with you in person and ready if you are on-line.  We will have "Miracle Meals" available in person if you do not bring your own.

 

Looking ahead:  February 13 is Women's Fellowship Sunday and February 20 is Scout Sunday.

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House is in need of these items: 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 is a box in the Alcove and also the "wishing well" in Fellowship Hall for your donations.  Please be generous!

 

Homeless Bags Update: Thank you to all who have donated items to the box in the alcove. Your generosity is so very appreciated! Please note that warm cold weather socks (new, not used) are needed as well as nail clippers, hats/gloves (new or gently used), bars (like granola), personal wipes for hands, lip balms, masks, hand sanitizer and toothpaste (small so they fit in a gallon plastic bag with other items).

 

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 God, around us we see the unsettling rise of hatred and intolerance.  Help us to stay strong in your extravagant love and combat the hatred with acts and words of kindness, justice, and peace.  Amen.

 

Peace,

Rev. Lucille

In-Person Worship Canceled for January 30, 2022

Dear Folks,

Due to Winter Storm Kenan, or Bobby, if you are an WFSB viewer,  in-person worship will be canceled tomorrow morning.

We will, as usual, be live-streaming on Facebook at 9:30 A.M.  Catch us there!

Peace,

Rev. Lucille

This Week January 25, 2022

Dear Folks,

Hope you are all well.

The scripture for Sunday is Jeremiah 1:4-10. The sermon is "Called". The on-line bulletin will be sent out on Friday.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House is in need of these items: 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 is a box in the Alcove and the "wishing well" in Fellowship Hall for your donations. Please be generous!

Homeless Bags Update: Thank you to all who have donated items to the box in the alcove. Your generosity is so very appreciated! Please note that warm cold weather socks (new, not used) are needed as well as nail clippers, hats/gloves (new or gently used), bars (like granola), personal wipes for hands, lip balms, masks, hand sanitizer and toothpaste (small so they fit in a gallon plastic bag with other items).

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 choose to give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

Let us pray. O Holy God, in these unsettled days, help us to know that you are our strong refuge and our solid foundation. May we put our trust in you. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week January 18, 2022

 Hi Folks,

 Hope you are staying warm and safe.  There are some slippery spots out there!

 

The scripture for Sunday is Luke 4:14-21.  The sermon is "Fixed".  The on-line bulletin will be sent out on Friday.

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House is in need of these items: 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 is a box in the Alcove and the "wishing well" in Fellowship Hall for your donations.  Please be generous!

 

Homeless Bags Update: Thank you to all who have donated items to the box in the alcove. Your generosity is so very appreciated! Please note that warm cold weather socks (new, not used) are needed as well as nail clippers, hats/gloves (new or gently used), bars (like granola), personal wipes for hands, lip balms, masks, hand sanitizer and toothpaste (small so they fit in a gallon plastic bag with other items).

 

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 choose to give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray.  O Holy One, may your Holy Spirit move in us, prodding us forward to work for your justice and peace in this world.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week January 11, 2022

Dear Folks,

 

Hope you are staying warm in this cold!

 

My prayer day is this Thursday.  If you have any joys or concerns to raise up, please let me know.

 

The Council voted this evening by a 5 to 4 vote to resume in person worship starting this coming Sunday, January 16.  Facebook Live-streaming will continue.  Please follow the COVID protocols of wearing masks and socially distancing. There will not be any reservations or assigned seating but be mindful of social distancing. If you would like to have some conversation before or after worship, please do not clog up the Alcove.  You can either go outside or go to the Fellowship Hall (keeping socially distanced).  There will also be no singing.

 

The scripture for Sunday is Luke 4:14-21.  The sermon is "Fixed".

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House is in need of these items: 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 is a box in the Alcove and the "wishing well" in Fellowship Hall for your donations.  Please be generous!

 

Homeless Bags Update: Thank you to all who have donated items to the box in the alcove. Your generosity is so very appreciated! Please note that warm cold weather socks (new, not used) are needed as well as nail clippers, hats/gloves (new or gently used), bars (like granola), personal wipes for hands, lip balms, masks, hand sanitizer and toothpaste (small so they fit in a gallon plastic bag with other items).

 

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 choose to give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray.  O God, may you open our hearts to your extravagant love, a love that causes us to live not just for ourselves, but for others.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

 

This Week January 4, 2022

 Dear Folks, 

As we enter this new year, may we hold onto the Spirit of Christmas: hope, peace, joy, and especially love.

 

This Sunday, January 9, is the Baptism of Christ.  We will be virtual only, no in-person worship.  The scripture is Luke 3:15-17, 21-22.  The sermon is "What's in That Water?"  I will send out the bulletin and the Facebook link on Friday.

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House is in need of these items: 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 is a box in the Alcove and also the "wishing well" in Fellowship Hall for your donations.  Please be generous!

 

Homeless Bags Update: Thank you to all who have donated items to the box in the alcove. Your generosity is so very appreciated! Please note that warm cold weather socks (new, not used) are needed as well as nail clippers, hats/gloves (new or gently used), bars (like granola), personal wipes for hands, lip balms, masks, hand sanitizer, and toothpaste (small so they fit in a gallon plastic bag with other items).

 

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 choose to give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray.  O God, we know that you above all time. Our new year is but a marker for us.  May we tap into your eternity, living out the timeless message of love in our lives now and always.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille