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The TRUMPET
October 2014
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What’s it like to be you?
Do not forget to show hospitality to
strangers, for by so doing some people have
shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.
~Hebrews 13:2
During my sabbatical I worked on my Doctor
of Ministry dissertation which looks at the theology
of hospitality. Last year I worked with the men of the
church and the ONA Action committee to study some
important questions – What does it mean to welcome
people in? How do we make space for people in our
lives, in our homes, in our church, and in our hearts?
Are there other ways that the church can be “church”
outside of Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m.?
In order to learn more about each other (an
important step in hospitality), we can ask the
question, “What is it like to be you?” In many ways
our congregation is made up of people who are very
different from one another. We all come from
different backgrounds that were filled with a variety
of childhood experiences. We are made up of a
variety of opinions that have been shaped by life
experiences, employment opportunities, and personal
encounters. Some of us have been touched by tragedy
and grief. Some of us have encountered loss –
spiritual, emotional, or physical. Some of us are
unhappy in our marriage or in our work, others are
struggling with addiction. Some people are constantly
worried about every little thing while others seem to
be gliding through life without a care. And what
about free time? What do you like to do when you
have a few moments for yourself? What is fun for
you? Do you yearn to get outside and get active or
does reading or doing crafts suit you better? And
where is God in all of this?
We are all such unique individuals! It can be
hard to welcome someone in and be hospitable to that
person when we have no understanding of who that
person is, why they act the way that they do, what
makes them “tick”. On the second Sunday of each
month we will explore that question as we hear
members of our congregation reflect on the question –
what is it like to be you?
•
•
•
•
What influences you?
What is important to you?!
What worries you?!
What makes your heart sing?!
!
If we take the time to listen to each other’s
stories, it will help us to understand one another. We
can have more compassion for each other when we
get a glimpse into what the life of “the other” is like.
Part of hospitality is really listening to each other –
it’s trying to understand that person who may seem so
different to us. When we take the time to ask “what is
it like to be that person” it helps us bridge the gap
between us so that we can learn from one another.
And that will help us be a stronger, more
compassionate congregation.
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Susan J. Foster
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The following are the scriptures for the month of
October:
You are invited to read them as part of your daily devotions
and as preparation for worship.
October 5
Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
Psalm 19
Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80:7-15
Philippians 3:4b-14
Matthew 21:33-46
October 12
Exodus 32:1-14
Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23
Isaiah 25:1-9
Psalm 23
Philippians 4:1-9
Matthew 22:1-14
October 19
Exodus 33:12-23
Psalm 99
Isaiah 45:1-7
Psalm 96:1-13
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22
October 26
Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17
Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18
Psalm 1
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Matthew 22:34-46
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Ladies Benevolent Society News
Everyone is invited to hear Pastor
Susan Foster speak about her trip
to Scotland on Wednesday, October
15, 2014, in Fellowship Hall at 1:30
p.m. We are looking forward to
hearing about one part of her
sabbatical. Come and enjoy
refreshment and fellowship. All are
welcome – bring a friend!
Our Holly Fair will be Saturday,
November 8, 2014
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Worship News
We hope that you can join us every Sunday for worship and
fellowship – and bring a friend!
October 5 – World Communion Sunday.
October 12 – “What’s it like to be you?”
October 19 – Dedication of our new ramp!
Bell Choir ringing, Breakfast Club
October 26 –
October
Join us every Wednesday for Bible
study, conversation, and fellowship.
This informal group meets to talk about
the Scriptures that will be read on
Sunday and explore how they relate to
our lives. Laughter and learning are
promised – please come every Wednesday or whenever you can drop in!
Wednesday morning
study group
10:00 a.m.
!!!!
Everyone is welcome!
!
!
!
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October
THE EWCC AUCTION IS BACK!
SAVE THE DATE!
When: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16th , Live Auction: 1pm to 3pm
Where: Fellowship Hall, East Woodstock Congregational Church
Preview: 11:30am to 1pm
Brown Bag Lunch - 12 noon to 1pm - $5.00
Bidding Number: $5.00 for both live and silent auction items!
Babysitting services will be available for families with young children!
Accepting auction-worthy
donations now!
Donation ideas: antiques, baked goods, quilts,
gift certificates, themed baskets, tickets to a
sporting event, etc. Do you have a talent or
service you can offer – yard work, babysitting,
cooking/baking?
Please call Christine Armstrong at 860-928-2215 or Judy Schumacher at
860-928-9113
to donate large or bulky items.
Contact Christine Armstrong or Angela Young if you would like to help with
any of the many jobs that make this auction a success! Thank you!
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October
An Alphabet Invitation
A Congregation that reads (and prays…and reflects…and learns) together…
Can work together to do God’s will!
This is an Invitation to everyone in our congregation to read Illuminated Life by Joan Chittister.
The sermons during the month of October will be based on this book.
The book offers a short daily reflection for 26 days. Each reading is based on a letter in the
alphabet. The goal is to have as many households in our congregation read this book so that together
we can discuss it, learn from it, and grow in living out our faith. Each week you are invited to read the
letters assigned to that week – you can read one a day or “binge read” them, whatever works in your
schedule.
“From Abandonment to Zeal, this alphabet of monastic values will help you to experience peace and love
in the midst of life’s pressures and problems.”
October 5th: A – E
Awareness, Beauty, Community, Dailiness, Enlightenment
October 12th: F – J
Faith, Growth, Humility, Interiority, Justice
October 19th: K – O
Kindness, Lectio (the art of Holy Reading), Metanoia (Call to Conversion), Nature, Openness
October 26th: P – T
Prayer, Quest, Re-creation, Silence, Time
November 2: U – Z
Understanding, Vision, Work, Xenophilia (Love of Strangers), Yearning, Zeal
Used copies of the book are on sale in the fellowship hall and the church office for $5.00.
Get one for your household so that you can talk about this inspiring book!
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October
Holly Fair
Saturday, November 8, 2014
The Holly Fair is coming up and we need your help! We will be having a Christmas Corner again this year. We
would like all the crafters to make Christmas Stockings for us to sell. We will call them potential family
heirlooms!! They can be knitted, or sewn. Whatever your specialty is! We would also love to have antique or
unique tree ornaments donated. They will be displayed on a tree. As usual, please consider donating cookies, baked
goods (brownies, cupcakes, muffins, cakes, pies, breads, quickbreads) candy, jams, jellies, pickles, chutneys and/or
items for the New and Like New table and the Jewelry Counter. We are also looking for donations of themed baskets.
Get a group together to fill a basket – it’s lots of fun. Last year we had 49 baskets. Let’s do it again! Contact Dot Hill
(see below). There will be ideas for baskets on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. The Holly Fair is one of the
bigger fund raisers for the church, and with your help this year's fair will be a big success!!
Thank you very much,
The Holly Fair Committee
There will be signup sheets in Fellowship Hall during coffee hour. Please sign up to donate wherever & whatever
you can to the following tables. Please label all food items and indicate if they contain nuts. All checks should be
made out to LBS, Deborah Sherman, Treasurer.
Luncheon:
Jill Sherman/Laurie Edwards
General Money Donations:
860-928-0129/860-377-7095
Debbie Sherman
860-928-6771
/[email protected]
[email protected]
Craft Center:
Amy Hiller-White
860-315-7816
[email protected]
Handy with a needle, paint brush, or wood working tools? Christmas and fall decorations are always popular. Please
price items; only you know the cost & time devoted to your creations.
Bake Shop:
Marian Hallowell/Taryn Tomkins
860-974-3032/860-928-2614
[email protected]/[email protected]
Cookie Table:
Christine Lessig
860-928-2434
[email protected]
Candy Store:
Angela Young
860-928-1978
[email protected]
860-974-3032
[email protected]
Jelly and Relish Cupboard: Marian Hallowell
Christmas Corner:
Chairperson Needed
There will be 3 styles of centerpieces available to order. In addition, we would like your unique & antique ornaments
and handmade Christmas stockings.
New and Like New Gifts:
Jewelry Counter:
Gretchen Pohlman
Gail Lorentzen/Esther Foskett
860-928-0669
[email protected]
860-963-0431/860-928-6358
Silent Auction:
Pat Sarasin
860-630-0698
We are interested in all kinds of home items & antique treasures. No large appliances please.
Basket Social:
Dot Hill
860-928-5280
[email protected]
Decorating:
Kerstin Forrester
860-315-7555
[email protected]
Advertising:
Beverly Tracy
860-928-0186
[email protected]
Set up Committee:
Kerstin Forrester
860-315-7555
[email protected]
Clean up Committee:
Kerstin Forrester
860-315-7555
[email protected]
Help is ALWAYS appreciated with set-up and clean-up – Many hands make light work!!
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October
PLEASE NOTE: All items should be delivered to Fellowship Hall on or before 7:00 pm Friday, November 7th or
by 9:00 am Saturday, November 8th. You may also leave items with any of the chairmen before these dates.
There will also be a Children’s Corner! There will be fun, supervised activities to keep them happy
while you shop at your leisure.
Holly Fair Menu
Saturday, November 2, 2013
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Coffee Hour
Fresh-brewed coffee or hot tea
Choice of Coffee Cake or Quick Bread
Served from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
$3.00 per person
Luncheon Menu
Choice of Chili, Corn Chowder or
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
with a Caesar Salad
Ice Cream Sundae
Choice of coffee, tea, or cold cider
Served from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
$8.00 per person
For Kids
Hot Dog on a roll with potato chips
Ice Cream Sundae
Choice of milk or cold cider
$4.00 per person
A la Carte
Beverages ~ $1.00 Soup or Chili ~ $4.00
Take out is available.
Salad ~ $4.00
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October
News from the Pews
Feel free to share your news with us. Just email Heidi at [email protected] or call the church
office at 928-7449.
Debbie Sherman was selected as this year’s honoree in the Woodstock Fair’s Past Presidents Contest. The recipe
she chose for the contestants follows:
Jewish Apple Cake
5 or 6 medium apples, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Place above ingredients in bowl and let sit while making batter.
3 cups unsifted flour
4 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 ¼ cups sugar
1 cup oil
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup orange juice
Mix batter ingredients. Place in prepared tube pan – one layer of batter and one layer of apples. Repeat until all used,
finishing with a layer of apples arrange on top.
Preheat oven to 350°. Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Thank you!!!
Our church is blessed by the work of many volunteers. Every bit of effort and caring helps the church live out its
calling to be the Body of Christ. This month we especially would like to thank . . .
Glen Lessig for mowing the front lawn of our church. Thank you for your time and for helping the
church look so beautiful and cared for!
Thom Wedegis for updating and improving our church website. Take a look – www.ewcchurch.org.
Thanks for helping us keep up to date!
New Members’ Class
Would you like to become a member of EWCC? Would you like to get more
information about the church and discover more about our faith, our works, and our
traditions? You are invited to come to our new members’ classes on the following dates.
!
Sunday,!November 2 – meet with Pastor Sue after worship
Sunday, November 9 – 3:00 pm Tea with Deacons
Sunday, November 16 – Reception of New Members
Doctor of Ministry Update
Good news! My dissertation (all 120 pages of it!) was approved by my advisor
to go before the defense committee. That means that three professors will read it and
then ask me questions about my findings. My defense should take place sometime in
October – I’ll let you know!
Thank you for your ongoing support and interest.!
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October
Men’s Fellowship News !
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All men invited! Sunday, October 19 : Men’s Breakfast.
Come for good food and interesting conversation. 8:00 -9:30 am.
RSVP to Pastor Sue, [email protected].
Nursery Care Volunteers Needed!
Nursery care is an important way to show God’s love to the littlest ones of our
congregation (infant to pre-K). By signing up for nursery care, you are giving
the parents with young children the opportunity to enrich their spiritual growth
during the worship service.
A nursery care schedule is posted on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall as
you enter the Hospitality Room (library). Please take a moment to sign up for a week. Let us all thank God
for His precious children.
Thoughts about announcements in church
This reflection was written by a pastor of a church in Manhattan. Somehow it heartens me to know that churches
struggle with the same issues, whether in a downtown metropolis or in a country village. Here is some food for
thought about what we do (and do not) share during worship…
Announcements
Donna Schaper
“…whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
~ Matthew 16:19
The most controversial subject in my congregation is the announcements, seconded only by joys and concerns. There
someone else speaks besides those hired to speak. Half of our congregation thinks the other half talks too much.
Some people dominate the announcements or joys and concerns in such a way as to remove the holiness from them.
If you speak every week, and others only speak every quarter, what does that mean? Self-congratulation or liking to
hear the sound of your own voice both come to my mind. Neither is a compliment.
An announcement is an invitation to others to love something like you do. If you don't invite them, they won't know
of your love, or you. If you over-invite them, or compete with them for airtime, they will not come. They won't really
feel invited, but instead bound. Also a joy is a joy is a joy. People know it when they see it and if you have one every
week, good for you.
A concern is very different. The pancreas of your second cousin twice removed is rarely important enough to take up
2 minutes of 60 or 75 minutes of collective time. Quietly suffering is better than talking if the injury is distant. If the
injury is close, though, surely speak up.
What you say on earth matters on earth and in heaven. What you choose not to say also matters. Or more clearly put,
what you do and don't do, or loose and bind, matters.
Prayer
Help us, O God, to loose and bind, speak or hold our tongues, with a sense of community that manages our own egos.
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October
What did I do during my sabbatical?
I listened to many sermons on-line. I tried to listen to a diverse sampling of preachers from across the
country. I always want to learn more about preaching and the best way to do that is to listen to gifted
preachers.
-
Barbara Brown Taylor. “The right answer” based on the Good Samaritan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wds3OxzHNAI
-
Tom Long. Resurrection of Lazarus, John 11.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA1_VrxcsVc
-
John Phillip Newell. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTtYnJYDE00
-
Anna Carter Florence. 2012 Celebration of biblical preaching.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co25U4mc78c
-
Craig Barnes – President of Princeton Seminary. The Bible tells our life story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrj1v2AyCE8
Ephesians 2:10
-
Mary Ann Mckibben Dana. Author of “Sabbath in the Suburbs” Thoughts on the Sabbath.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2SvpdH_h-M
-
Angela Dienhart Hancock Assistant Professor of Homiletics and Worship, Pittsburgh
Theological Seminary. Book: Karl Barth’s Emergency Homiletic, 1932-1933
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXL9-I-hf9A
-
William Willimon “Our last best hope” Luke 20: 27-38.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lgepdMzXfs
-
William Willimon. 2nd Sunday of Advent. “Introducing God”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDHbUVV8lDk
-
Lillian Daniel. l https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx4IfzJnsiU “Ordering something not on
the menu”
-
Bishop Yvette Flunder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paK_yLgsV1E “It’s earthquake
time” – time for things to move, change, be set free
-
Rev. Edwin Bacon, All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena CA. “The Freedoms We Fight For”
http://www.allsaints-!pas.org/modules/toc/
mediaplayer.php?embedt=youtube&embedw=480&embedh=360&embedu
=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-ViTySoJEs&feature=youtu.be
-
Amy Kinney – speaking on mental wellness, living with anxiety and depression, creating a new
definition of “recovery” http://vimeo.com/102695826
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Missions News
Missions Committee met Tuesday, September 16.
The Missions Committee continues to service The Covenant to Care for Children, TEEG, Daily Bread,
Domestic Violence Shelter and a Homeless Shelter. There is always a need for twin bed sheets new
and gently used pillow cases, towels and face cloths, personal items including body wash, soap,
shampoo, deodorant, tooth paste and brushes, blankets, warm jackets, underwear and socks, as well
as gift cards and food items. Please leave your donations in the
Missions corner in Fellowship Hall. Monetary donations can be
submitted through the church office or given to a member of the
Missions committee.
Donations - The group reviewed several requests for donations
and the following were agreed upon:
$50 Westfield Church Aspire Capital Campaign (Danielson)
$50 Ken Knox Memorial Fund
$75 Salvation Army
$75 Community Kitchen
The EWCC Food Pantry shelves are looking bare. Suggested
food item for October is soup. Please be sure to check
expiration dates since outdated items must be discarded.
The next Missions Committee meeting is Tuesday, October 14th at
7:00 pm in the Chapel.
SENIOR CAFÉ
Tuesday, November 11 from 11:30 to 1:00
East Woodstock Congregational Church
Yes! There is such a thing as a FREE LUNCH! The Youth Group of the First Congregational
Church of Woodstock and the East Woodstock Congregational Church invites all Senior Citizens to
join us for a VETERANS’ DAY LUNCHEON. Come enjoy a delicious meal served by the young
people in our congregations.
Please make your reservation by November 8.
RSVP to Heidi Tucker at 860-928-7449 or email [email protected]
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October
You are invited
to a service of celebration
as we
dedicate our new ramp!
Sunday, October 19, 2014
10:00 a.m.
We will worship in our sanctuary and then process into
Fellowship Hall for a time of
Dedication and Thanksgiving
Refreshments to follow!
2nd Annual Holiday Art Show and Sale
Mark your calendar… Saturday, December 6th, 10 am- 3 pm
I have advertised for artists for this show and have 12 registered to date. Last
year we had 22 vendors set up and I am looking forward to hearing from others
in the next few weeks. Please pass this information on to any one you know
who may be interested.
I am also looking for help! Last year we had a very successful refreshment table set up and a penny social
table. Each of the vendors contributed an item to the penny social and names were drawn. Please see me if
you are able to help at either of these tables. I hope to find someone who can run each of the tables and find
volunteers to help. And then there is always set up and clean up!!
Please mark the date on your calendar and pass this info on to your friends. Please call me if you have any
questions or could help organize refreshments or the penny social. Thanks in advance. Last year the church
made $1,260.00 on this one day Show. Let's do it again and make it even more!!
Karen McFarlin [email protected] or 860-974-3470
Interested in reading Scripture in worship?
One sign of a healthy Congregational church is to have many members of the congregation
participating in worship and other activities of the church. One way that you can help is to read Scripture
during worship on Sunday morning.
If you are interested in being one of our Scripture readers, please contact Pastor Sue at
[email protected] or call the church office at 860-928-7449.
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October
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Share Your Talent!
Do you have an instrumental or vocal talent you would like to share with the congregation on a Sunday
morning? Would you like to join a choir (youth or adult)? We would love to have you share your gifts
with us! Contact Kristen Wedegis and let her know! You can speak with Kristen after church, e-mail
her at [email protected], or call her at church 928-7449.
East Woodstock Congregational Church
2014 Jamboree Report
Friday
2014
INCOME
Attic Treasurers
$
Baked Goods
Balloons & Face Painting
Beverage Station
BBQ Pulled Pork
Books
2,443.35
NET
Profit
(Loss)
EXPENSE
$
$
Thur
2013
Wed
2012
Inc/Dec
over Prior
Year
Highest
Amt/Year
NET
NET
-27%
$3,326/2012
365.00
-
365.00
-7%
$442/2007
393.00
2.00
-
2.00
0%
$154/2009
-
163.00
(89.00)
74.00
-92%
$1,134/2011
945.69
460.00
(341.15)
1,269.00
-
Best out
Past 9yrs
2,443.35
-
118.85
-74%
$697/2010
1,269.00
-40%
$2,597/2007
$
3,326.44 $
3,030.83
331.75
50.00
1,041.06
461.16
544.23
2,124.75
2,200.00
Bottle Booth
66.75
-
66.75
-67%
$298/2007
201.00
229.75
Cake Walk
189.00
-
189.00
-37%
$336/2011
300.00
300.00
-
-
-
-100%
$257/ 2012
205.66
257.00
12%
$2,227/2004
1,369.08
1,356.75
145.75
Cookies/Milk (08) Candy
Booth
Chicken BBQ
4,685.00
Games/Contests
(3,156.91)
1,528.09
(92.50)
-
(92.50)
-111%
$829/2013
829.00
-
-
-
-100%
$76/2007
36.50
60.00
Hamburgs & Hot Dogs
905.50
(541.33)
364.17
-64%
$1364/2012
1,012.88
1,364.18
Grab Bag
Hayrides
198.75
Ice Cream Social
Jewelry - 2009 1st Year
233.00
-
Pie Eating/Sales
Silent Auction
Strawberry Shortcake
Snow Cones
198.75
20%
$272/2009
165.50
250.00
(110.75)
-119%
$738/2011
572.62
554.03
-
-
-100%
$385/2011
330.00
230.00
252.00
-
252.00
-42%
$203/2009
437.00
220.98
233.00
-
233.00
-72%
$1008/2009
833.00
700.00
1,303.35
(836.85)
466.50
-65%
$1366/2011
1,314.73
1,272.40
83.00
(121.85)
(38.85)
-117%
$438/2011
231.77
410.63
-
-100%
$365/2009
140.25
-
T-Shirt/Numb Mania – 09
Sub Total
(343.75)
$ 12,759.20
Donations, Cash
100.00
Donations, Ads
625.00
$
(5,430.84)
$
7,328.36
(1,019.20)
-52%
100.00
n/a
(394.20)
66%
$
270.00
15,230.03 $
4,819.34
-
-
(236.80)
(325.20)
General Expenditures
A-1 Septic
$
Advertising/Publicity
-
$
(521.00) -
Grounds
-
-
Paid Entertainers
-
Police Security
-
Rubbish Removal
-
Tents
-
Other Miscellaneous Exp
Expenditures - Prior Year
$
Total
BUDGET
SURPLUS/(SHORTAGE)
-
$
-40%
00)
(521.
-
$
n/a
(866.00)
$
0.00
(866.00)
0.00
-
n/a
(350.00)
(350.00)
-39%
(575.00)
(645.00)
(824.66)
(824.66)
15%
(717.06)
(407.01)
(495.00)
0%
(495.00)
(495.00)
(495.00)
(399.00)
n/a
(375.00)
-
(399.00)
(114.50)
-52%
(239.62)
-
(114.50)
(209.00)
n/a
-
-
(209.00)
$ (2,913.16)
$ (2,913.16)
-11%
$
(3,267.68) $
(2,372.41)
$ (9,363.20)
$
-66%
$
11,725.55
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October
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Senior!Youth!Group!
October!Events!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
HELP WITH WORSHIP
10:00 AM at East Woodstock
Come help make our worship service special on World Communion Sunday. Be a greeter, provide
childcare, tell the children’s story, help collect offering or with the microphones. If you are willing to help,
please let Anne know.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
BREAKFAST CLUB
Breakfast Club takes a road trip to the First Congregational Church. We meet our youth group friends at
the Hill Church for worship and Breakfast Club. Kate Murdock will lead us in conservation while we enjoy a
light snack. We will carpool from our church. Meet in fellowship hall at 9:30. Let Anne know if you can join
us.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
CORN MAZE UNDER THE STARS
Wander under the stars through a corn maze in the dark of night. Bring a flash and friends. After solving
the mystery of the maze, we will have s’mores and storytelling. Come prepared with your favorite campfire
story. There will be a fee for this event. Check our Facebook Page “Youth Group 14-15” for the details.
Please RSVP by October 21 to Anne or Kate. In the case of rain, we will host a movie night at the Hill
Church. So plan on hanging out with your church friends this evening no matter the weather!
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FRIENDS!ARE!ALWAYS!WELCOME!!!
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October
OCTOBER 2014
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM NEWS
Field Trip – Sunday, October 5
Communion Unit – 4th Grade
On Sunday, October 5, immediately following church, we
will carpool to the Heifer International Global Harvest
Festival in Rutland, MA.
As part of the Sunday School program, 4th grade students
are invited to take part in a Communion Celebration
where they learn about the sacrament of Communion.
Your child will prepare for a Communion Celebration on
Sunday, November 2nd, to commemorate an important
step in their spiritual lives. There are some important
dates that we would like you to be aware of:
As you know, this year, the Sunday School offering will
be given to Heifer International. Over the past few weeks,
the children have been learning about the animals that are
part of this program.
The Global Harvest Festival is a great way for the children
to join in internationally themed harvest celebrations, meet
the farm animals, experience how to milk a goal, make
cheese and beeswax candles, roast coffee, and much more.
The cost is $10 per vehicle. Additional details will be
shared via email.
Halloween Party
Bring Your Friends!
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Children in grades pre-K through 4 are invited to the
Halloween Party on Sunday, October 26, from 2pm to
4pm in Fellowship Hall. There will be games and crafts
and refreshments will be served.
Everyone should wear a costume – even the parents.
I hope the children will bring their friends for a hauntingly
good time.
Halloween Hay Ride and Camp Fire
Children in grades 5 – 8 are invited to join us on a
Halloween Hay Ride on Sunday, October 26, from 5:30pm
to 8:00pm. We will meet at my house and ride through
fields and then finish with a camp fire, ghost stories and
smores.
Raindate: Saturday, November 1
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate
to contact me at [email protected] or
860-923-9210 (home); 860-942-7584 (cell).
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Sunday, October 5 – World Communion Sunday – your
child is welcome to stay in church during this service to
observe and experience how we celebrate communion, in
a special way, as a congregation.
Sunday, October 19 – Meeting with children immediately
following church until 12:30pm to prepare for the
Communion Celebration Service.
Sunday, October 26 – Meet with Pastor Sue and a Deacon
to discuss Communion – at least one parent should plan
on participating.
Saturday, November 1 – Meet from 10am – 12pm (this
can be flexible depending on schedules) at Mrs.
Armstrong’s house to make Challah bread and rehearse
for the service.
Sunday, November 2 – arrive at the church by 9:15am.
Your child will be participating in the service.
Hands On Bible Curriculum
Teachers and Shepherds Needed
If you are interested in being a teacher or a shepherd for
the Sunday School Hands On Bible Curriculum program,
please see me during Coffee Hour or e-mail me. You
don’t have to have children in the program to volunteer to
be a teacher or a shepherd. Volunteering will allow you
to get to know the children better and have the
opportunity to interact and share some of your
experiences with them. You will help them learn about
their faith, community and the church which often allows
you to grow spiritually as well. I can promise you that
spending time with the children will be a rewarding and
inspiring experience.
Module 2 – October 12 – November 2
Module 3 – November 9 – December 7
Note: Module 3 is five weeks as the children will be
together on November 23 to make Thanksgiving baskets.
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October
Our Stewardship Gifts at Work…
Time, Talent and Treasures
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
Al-anon
Bell Choir
Bible Study
Breakfast Club
Budgets
Child Care
Choir Practices
Church Council
Coffee Hours
Committee Meetings
Communion
Community Service
Confirmation Class
Covenant to Care
Daily Bread
Dartball
EW Cornet Band
Giv2
Homecoming Sunday
Hospital Visitation
LBS
Missions
Nursing Home Worship
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Special Music
Staff Meeting
Stewardship
Sunday Bulletins
Sunday School
Tai Chi
Trumpet
Wedding
Worship Services
Youth Group
Youth Ministry Team
Al-anon
Bell Choir
Bible Study
Breakfast Club
Budgets
Child Care
Choir Practices
Church Council
Coffee Hours
Committee Meetings
Communion
Community Service
Confirmation Class
Confirmation Retreat
Covenant to Care
CROP Walk
Daily Bread
Dartball
EW Cornet Band
Giv2
Halloween Party
Hospital Visitation
LBS
Men’s Breakfast
Missions
Nursing Home Worship
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Ramp Dedication
Special Music
Staff Meeting
Stewardship
Sunday Bulletins
Sunday School
Tai Chi
Trumpet
Worship Services
Youth Group
Youth Ministry Team
Al-anon
Auction
Bell Choir
Bible Study
Breakfast Club
Budgets
Child Care
Choir Practices
Church Council
Coffee Hours
Committee Meetings
Communion
Community Service
Confirmation Class
Covenant to Care
Daily Bread
Dartball
EW Cornet Band
Giv2
Holly Fair
Hospital Visitation
Jeans Sunday
LBS
Men’s Breakfast
Missions
New Members Classes
Nursing Home Worship
Pledge Sunday
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Receive New Members
Senior Café
Special Music
Staff Meeting
Stewardship
Sunday Bulletins
Sunday School
Tai Chi
Thanksgiving Sunday
Trumpet
Worship Services
Youth Group
Youth Ministry Team
Worship
Christian Education
Music
Youth
Outreach
Stewardship + Giving = The building blocks of our faith
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October
October 2014
Daily Bread request: Soup
Sunday"
Monday"
Tuesday"
Wednesday"
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Thursday"
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Friday"
Saturday"
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10:00 Study Group 10:00 am Tai Chi
7:30 pm Al-anon 7:00 pm Bells
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World Communion 7:00 pm ONA
Sunday
Action Comm.
6:30 pm EWCB
10:00 am Tai Chi 10:00 Study Group 10:00 am Tai Chi 3:30 Youth Choir
7:00 pm Sanctuary 7:30 pm Al-anon 7:00 pm Bells
4:00 pm Joyful
Singers
Noise
7:00 pm Deacons
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Columbus Day 10:00 am Tai Chi 10:00 Study Group 10:00 am Tai Chi 3:30 Youth Choir Democrat Town
7:00 pm Sanctuary 1:30 pm LBS
7:00 pm Bells
4:00 pm Joyful
Committee
Singers 7:30 pm Al-anon
Noise
7:00 Missions
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8:00 am Men’s
7:00 pm Society
Breakfast
Breakfast Club
Trumpet
Ramp
Deadline!
Dedication
6:00 pm Shintaido
10:00 am Tai Chi 10:00 Study Group 10:00 am Tai Chi 3:30 Youth Choir 8:00 am
7:00 pm Sanctuary 7:30 pm Al-anon 7:00 pm Bells
4:00 pm Joyful
Scrapbooking
Singers
Noise Youth to Corn
Maze
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2:00 pm
7:30 pm Dartball 10:00 am Tai Chi 10:00 Study Group 10:00 am Tai Chi
Halloween Party
7:00 pm Sanctuary 7:30 pm Al-anon 7:00 pm Bells
5:00 Hayride &
Singers
Bonfire
6:00 pm Shintaido
Looking Ahead:
November 2 nd – 4 th Grade Communion
New Members Class
November 8 th – Holly Fair
November 9 th – Jeans Sunday
November 16 th – Auction, Pledge
Sunday,
Receive New Members
November 11 th – Senior Café
November 23 rd – Thanksgiving
Sunday
COFFEE HOUR
The coffee hour in October will be served
courtesy of: Music & Choirs
The coffee hour in November will be served
courtesy of: Stewardship
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Happy
Halloween!
October Birthdays:
Sean Seabold
Amy Shinkiewicz
Ian Frankhouser
Katrina Pohlman
Isabel Zukowski
Corrine Child
Kennedy Davignon
Brenden Womack
Sawyer Stewart
Morgan Peterson
David May
Payton Peterson
Lucas Reardon
Oct. 3
Oct. 3
Oct. 4
Oct. 5
Oct. 8
Oct. 11
Oct. 18
Oct. 22
Oct. 24
Oct. 25
Oct. 29
Oct. 29
Oct. 29
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October
Dear God,
Enlighten what’s dark in me
Strengthen what’s weak in me
Mend what’s broken in me
Bind what’s bruised in me
Heal what’s sick in me
and lastly…
Revive whatever peace and love has died in me.
Amen.
Grace of God
The grace of God means something like:
Here is your life.
You might never have been, but you are,
because the party wouldn't have been complete without you.
Here is the world.
Beautiful and terrible things will happen
Don’t be afraid.
I am with you.
Always pray to have eyes that see the best in people, a heart that forgives
the worst, a mind that forgets the bad, and a soul that never loses faith in God.