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Last Bean Hole of the Year!
Posted on September 25, 2009 by Susan
The last Bean Hole Bean Supper for 2009 is planned for October 24th.
This is the major fundraiser for our church, so it is particularly important for everyone to do their part. Please, when you are asked to help out, don’t hesitate to say “yes.”
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Choir News
Posted on September 25, 2009 by Susan
Choir practice starts up again, and in an effort to accommodate as many people as possible, Mari will have choir practice on Thursday evenings at 6:45 PM and on Sunday mornings before worship service at 8:30 AM.
You do not have to attend both practices, if you can make either one, you can join the choir on Sunday.
Mari would also like to start a children’s choir to “perform” in church during worship service. Parents and children that are interested are encouraged to meet with Mari on Sunday, October 18th immediately after coffee hour and offer any suggestions.
If you are not able to meet, please call Mari with your thoughts at 860-738-2828.
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UMW News, October 2009
Posted on September 25, 2009 by Susan
Our first meeting of the season found 13 ladies in Fellowship Hall enjoying our traditional potluck supper. This time of fellowship is important as we take time to catch up with everyone following a busy summer. Ruth Schultz led us in
Devotions and a business meeting followed.
Of particular interest this month is an invitation we received to attend a Get Acquainted Tea for the Northwest area cluster UMWs on Sunday, September 27th. This tea will see women from several area churches come together in fellowship with the common goal of seeking ways in which to grow our individual organizations. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with other UMWs to see how each organization works, what things work well for their units, and how we can share information to build our membership.
In September we began collecting our items for the Church World Service Mission Kits. This time we concentrated on items for the school kits. Items for hygiene kits and baby kits will be collected at upcoming meetings with a final assembly meeting in April. It’s not too late to contribute something as our collection continues throughout the year.
Ann Kramer and Pat Allen continue to work on plans for the Christmas Fair to be held on November 7th this year. Everyone is encouraged to work at home on crafting, knitting, or crochet projects or attend some of the ongoing crafting sessions that have been taking place. We’ll need everyone’s help to make this year as successful as past years.
Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7th and we encourage any women of the church to come and see what we’re all about.
Shalom, Margo Fenn, UMW President
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Christmas Child 2009
Posted on September 25, 2009 by Susan
The time has come to again think of filling the shoe boxes that will be donated to Operation Christmas Child.
This year our Youth Group will be coordinating the project and will be asking for everyone’s help in supporting this important Mission project. Collection of shoe boxes will take place in mid-November so now’s the time to begin collecting the items that you’ll want to include.
Additional literature and information will be coming, so stay tuned for more details.
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Message from the Pastor
Posted on September 25, 2009 by Susan
Last Sunday during prayer concerns, one of our choir members expressed dismay over the hateful discourse that is taking place in our nation concerning health care reform. I’ve seen citizens on TV screaming at each other and thought, “they are totally unable to listen while they are screaming.” Have they ever thought that they share the same concern, that is, affordable insurance and access to treatment for all? Why are they unable to reason peaceably? Resentment and distrust seem to carry the day rather than seeking a solution to an ever expanding crisis.
The reading from James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a, provides insight into this human condition: “show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom…for where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will be disorder and wickedness of every kind” (James 3:13 & 16). Name calling and slander lead only to violence.
Many of those who are cursing one another are doing so while believing they are at the same time Christian and followers of Jesus Christ. “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy” (James 3:17). We need to uphold this standard as we participate in the debate.
Jesus teaches us to love one another and to protect the weak, poor, and those who have no political power. Freedom of speech is a constitutional right, but that speach must be accompanied with respect for the opinions of others and empty of slander and hatred.
By the way, I am having a wonderful time getting to know my brothers and sisters of this congregation. Together we can grow in the love of Christ to serve our neighbor while serving God.
Pastor Carl
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UMW Update
Posted on August 28, 2009 by Susan
The UMW will begin their meetings on Wednesday, September 9th at 6:30 PM in Fellowship Hall.
Please note the date and time change from the usual first Wednesday of the month. We are trying to accommmodate moms with school children who may not want to come out the first week of school.
As is our custom, we’ll gather to share a potluck supper meal and catch up with all the events of the summer. It is always a special time of fellowship and enthusiasm for the upcoming year. I’d also like to remind everyone that the fall Bean Hole Bean Suppers are being held on September 19th and October 24th this fall. Once again everyone’s support will be needed to make these final two suppers in 2009 a success.
Again, I’d like to invite all ladies of the church to come to a meeting and see what we’re all about at UMW. In the meantime, may the peace of the Lord be with you.
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Ladies’ Arts & Crafts Night
Posted on August 28, 2009 by Susan
Join us Wed, September 16, October 21 and November 18 at 7 PM. No experience is required and it’s open to all ladies in the community, so please bring a friend!
We’ll have some supplies, but feel free to bring your current project to work on and/or any art or craft supplies you’d like to use or share. Come for a no-stress night with the girls.
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Bean Hole Bean Suppers 2009
Posted on August 28, 2009 by Susan
The last two Bean Hole Bean Suppers are planned for September 19th and October 24th.
Committee heads are in the process of lining up their teams and filling those positions that are vacant. These events are one of the major fundraisers for our church and yet are very labor-intensive. Your help is needed so if someone calls requesting your participation, please don’t hesitate to say yes!
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Rally Day, September 13th
Posted on August 28, 2009 by Susan
Sunday, September 13th is Rally Day and the beginning of our year of church activities, including Sunday school. We will be having a cookout with games and food for the kickoff! We invite everyone to bring hamburgers and hot dogs for their family and a side dish to share. A sign up sheet will be on the Besse table in the Narthex. Cooks will be provided
and bring a lawn chair. If you have a fun game to share bring it! This event will be rain or shine! Hope to see everyone there!
Also, the Sunday School staff is in place but we are still in need of a teacher for the Junior and High School group. We are looking for two teachers to commit to a month at a time. A month is 3 weeks because the childdren will be in service the first Sunday of every month. The sign up sheet wil be on the Besse Table in the Narthex. Please see Mindy Henry for more information.
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