First Congregational Church of Southampton

First Congregational Church of Southampton
United Church of Christ
212 College Highway, P.O. Box 145
Southampton, MA 01073
Phone: (413) 527-1173

Weekly Update

01/11/2009

www.shcong.org

Rev. Dee’s E-mail: revdee@shcong.org

Church Office E-Mail: churchoffice@shcong.org

Church Office: 527-1173

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SCHEDULE

Sun. 11 All-Church Renewal of Baptism Vows

Mon. 12 Finance & Operations, 7 p.m.

Tues. 13 Heart Walk, 10 a.m.

Wed. 14 Prayer Group, 9:00 a.m.

Holy Rollers, 2-4 at Warrens’ home

Choir rehearsal, 6 p.m.

Thurs. 15 Brown Baggers, 12 noon, “Dying Well”

Sat. 17 Men’s Breakfast, Easthampton Diner, 8:30 a.m.

LOOKING AHEAD

Sat. 25 Annual Meeting

Tues. Feb. 17, G.I.L. – The Shack by William Paul Young, 6:30

p.m., potluck and discussion at the home of D. Forster

Annual reports due from committee chairpersons ASAP.

(Please leave in folder in church office or in container outside church office))

Rev, Dee’s Office Hours for the week of Jan. 11^th:

Wednesday – 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday – 9 a.m.-noon

Please note that Rev. Dee will be off on Monday, Jan. 12^th and on Friday, Jan. 19^th.

Office Administrator’s Hours:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Prayers for Healing: Ed. S., Paula B., Bill Schaffer, Marion D.,Wally R., Maryanne D., Norma, Linda C., Gene D., Frank, Priscilla, Rebecca, Diane, Claudia, Celeste, Ed, Barbara C., Darlene’s Mom, Evie, Karl, Ellen, Donna O, Pam, Ruth, Dan, Jim, Myrna, Debra, Nancy M., Colin Q., Heather, Marilynn, Kathleen, and Anne

Prayers for Presence: The Families of Bertha Pease, The Johnson Family, Marian and Len Cawrse, Inez, for our church school, all teachers, for our country’s new leaders, and for those leaving office, for our troops wherever they are stationed, for our world neighbors in their various needs, for those in our own lives who face new challenges, and for the people and leaders of Israel and Palestine.

Prayers for those in the Military: Michael Alderman, Capt. David Moran, Lance Corporals Rachel Lacroix Keefe, and Matthew Keefe.

We extend our condolences to the various families of Bertha Pease who passed on December 29^th. We also extend condolences to Bill Bray on the loss of his long-time friend, Joseph MacFarland, and to the families of Frank McClellan, long-time organizer of the Southampton Memorial Day Parade.

THANK YOU

. . .you for gracing us with your presence

. . .to Ushers/Greeters, Gary and Libby Baldwin

. . .to Lay Reader, Carlene Osborn

. . .to Nursery Coordinator, Flannery Wiemer

. . .to our dedicated Adult Choir

. . .to the Trustees for arranging Coffee Hour

. . .Flower Chair, Terry Vogel at (413) 203-1742 or at

foghollowfarm@charter.net

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNUAL MEETING is scheduled for January 25^th, 2009. (Please see attached notice).

ANNUAL REPORTS Please submit your typewritten reports as soon as possible! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE SUBMITTED REPORTS FOR YOUR RESPECTIVE COMMITTEES!

CORNERSTONE NEWSLETTER material for the February issue is due Jan. 20th

THE BROWN BAGGERS: The next meeting of “Brown Baggers” will be Thursday, Jan. 15^th at 12 noon. The topic will be “Dying Well.” It is not too late to join in. The complete schedule of classes is on the hallway bulletin board.

BIG Y STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM: Beverly Ruszala is the person to see if you need Big Y gift cards. She will receive your orders and distribute the cards during coffee hour, at a designated table. Order forms (available on the table in the Old Sunday School Room or online) may also be placed in the “Green Box” which Beverly checks each week.

DEACONS’ EMERGENCY FUND: Envelopes are placed in the pews on Communion Sunday, usually the first Sunday of the month. This fund is administered according to the discretion of Rev. Dee and the Diaconate and is used to purchase vouchers to assist those who need emergency assistance. Please consider making a donation.

NURSERY: Please welcome Adam Federman who will be assisting in the Nursery during the coming year. If there are any adult (18+) volunteers who would like to assist Adam, please contact Flannery Wiemer at flannery@knfwiemer.net or at (413) 222-3660

PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: There are children’s bulletins and Bible activities available on the table in the narthex area (outside the sanctuary) for your children to participate in the weekly Bible lesson during worship. Please be sure to pick one up! Also, a take home family devotion book called, “This Season at Home” is available for our families on the tables both downstairs and upstairs. This guidebook has activities for families to enrich their spiritual lives. Please take a copy. EPIPHANY MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE DOWNSTAIRS —PLEASE TAKE A COPY FOR YOUR CHILD(REN) AND FAMILY.

FROM THE MUSIC COMMITTEE: Grand piano update: Middle

“C” bidding has begun. The highest current bid is posted on the hallway bulletin board. Give your bid to any music committee member. Bids will be held anonymous during this process. The bids will be taken until Jan. 1^st.

YOUTH CHOIR: Calling all singers over 8 years of age! Come, sing a new song! No experience necessary. Directed by Kathy Marks, Bill Bray, Nancy Hughes, and Audrey Pierce.

Youth Choir Schedule (All practices meet at church from 5:00-5:30 pm)

Rehearsals on January 22^nd and 29^th Sing on February lst

Rehearsals on March 5^th and 12^thSing on March 15^th

Rehearsals on March 26^th and April 2^nd Sing on April 5^th

Rehearse on April 9^th Sing on April 12^th

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR COFFEE HOUR HOSTS: Please make sure that coffee hour refreshments do not contain any form of peanuts or peanut products! Any contact (even when not consumed) can trigger serious health danger for some in our congregation.

FLOWERS: Terry Vogel is our Sunday flower coordinator. She may be reached at (413) 203-1742, and at foghollowfarm@charter.net Please let Terry know if you would like to donate your flowers to those who may be shut in, hospitalized, or in need of a cheerful pick-me-up. The Flower Sign-Up clip board is hanging on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall.

If you no longer wish to receive this weekly update or other church news, please e-mail Rev. Dee at revdee@shcong.org and we will remove your e-mail address from the list. Also, if you change your e-mail address, please let us know if you wish to continue receiving church e-mail.

We hope you all have a pleasant and peaceful week.

		First Congregational Church of Southampton United Church of Christ 212 College Highway, P.O. Box 145 Southampton, MA 01073 Phone: (413) 527-1173
	Home Information: Our Beliefs Worship Service Christian Education Pastor Staff Youth Group Directions History Committees: Trustees Church Council Diaconate Finance and Stewardship Hospitality Missions Nominating Publications: Weekly Newsletters(Email) Cornerstone Forms(Rental,Big Y) Special Programs: Big Y Gift Cards Links: United Church of Christ(Nat'l) United Church of Christ(MA) God is Still Speaking * Opens new window	Weekly Update 01/11/2009 www.shcong.org Rev. Dee’s E-mail: revdee@shcong.org Church Office E-Mail: churchoffice@shcong.org Church Office: 527-1173 http://www.shcong.org SCHEDULE Sun. 11 All-Church Renewal of Baptism Vows Mon. 12 Finance & Operations, 7 p.m. Tues. 13 Heart Walk, 10 a.m. Wed. 14 Prayer Group, 9:00 a.m. Holy Rollers, 2-4 at Warrens’ home Choir rehearsal, 6 p.m. Thurs. 15 Brown Baggers, 12 noon, “Dying Well” Sat. 17 Men’s Breakfast, Easthampton Diner, 8:30 a.m. LOOKING AHEAD Sat. 25 Annual Meeting Tues. Feb. 17, G.I.L. – The Shack by William Paul Young, 6:30 p.m., potluck and discussion at the home of D. Forster *Annual reports due from committee chairpersons ASAP.* *(Please leave in folder in church office or in container outside church office))* Rev, Dee’s Office Hours for the week of Jan. 11^th: Wednesday – 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday – 9 a.m.-noon *Please note* that Rev. Dee will be off on Monday, Jan. 12^th and on Friday, Jan. 19^th. Office Administrator’s Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Prayers for Healing: Ed. S., Paula B., Bill Schaffer, Marion D.,Wally R., Maryanne D., Norma, Linda C., Gene D., Frank, Priscilla, Rebecca, Diane, Claudia, Celeste, Ed, Barbara C., Darlene’s Mom, Evie, Karl, Ellen, Donna O, Pam, Ruth, Dan, Jim, Myrna, Debra, Nancy M., Colin Q., Heather, Marilynn, Kathleen, and Anne Prayers for Presence: The Families of Bertha Pease, The Johnson Family, Marian and Len Cawrse, Inez, for our church school, all teachers, for our country’s new leaders, and for those leaving office, for our troops wherever they are stationed, for our world neighbors in their various needs, for those in our own lives who face new challenges, and for the people and leaders of Israel and Palestine. Prayers for those in the Military: Michael Alderman, Capt. David Moran, Lance Corporals Rachel Lacroix Keefe, and Matthew Keefe. We extend our condolences to the various families of Bertha Pease who passed on December 29^th. We also extend condolences to Bill Bray on the loss of his long-time friend, Joseph MacFarland, and to the families of Frank McClellan, long-time organizer of the Southampton Memorial Day Parade. THANK YOU . . .you for gracing us with your presence . . .to Ushers/Greeters, Gary and Libby Baldwin . . .to Lay Reader, Carlene Osborn . . .to Nursery Coordinator, Flannery Wiemer . . .to our dedicated Adult Choir . . .to the Trustees for arranging Coffee Hour . . .Flower Chair, Terry Vogel at (413) 203-1742 or at foghollowfarm@charter.net ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNUAL MEETING is scheduled for January 25^th, 2009. (Please see attached notice). ANNUAL REPORTS Please submit your typewritten reports as soon as possible! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE SUBMITTED REPORTS FOR YOUR RESPECTIVE COMMITTEES! CORNERSTONE NEWSLETTER material for the February issue is due Jan. 20th THE BROWN BAGGERS: The next meeting of “Brown Baggers” will be Thursday, Jan. 15^th at 12 noon. The topic will be “Dying Well.” It is not too late to join in. The complete schedule of classes is on the hallway bulletin board. BIG Y STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM: Beverly Ruszala is the person to see if you need Big Y gift cards. She will receive your orders and distribute the cards during coffee hour, at a designated table. Order forms (available on the table in the Old Sunday School Room or online) may also be placed in the “Green Box” which Beverly checks each week. DEACONS’ EMERGENCY FUND: Envelopes are placed in the pews on Communion Sunday, usually the first Sunday of the month. This fund is administered according to the discretion of Rev. Dee and the Diaconate and is used to purchase vouchers to assist those who need emergency assistance. Please consider making a donation. NURSERY: Please welcome Adam Federman who will be assisting in the Nursery during the coming year. If there are any adult (18+) volunteers who would like to assist Adam, please contact Flannery Wiemer at flannery@knfwiemer.net or at (413) 222-3660 PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: There are children’s bulletins and Bible activities available on the table in the narthex area (outside the sanctuary) for your children to participate in the weekly Bible lesson during worship. Please be sure to pick one up! Also, a take home family devotion book called, “This Season at Home” is available for our families on the tables both downstairs and upstairs. This guidebook has activities for families to enrich their spiritual lives. Please take a copy. *EPIPHANY MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE DOWNSTAIRS —PLEASE TAKE A COPY FOR YOUR CHILD(REN) AND FAMILY.* FROM THE MUSIC COMMITTEE: Grand piano update: Middle “C” bidding has begun. The highest current bid is posted on the hallway bulletin board. Give your bid to any music committee member. Bids will be held anonymous during this process. The bids will be taken until Jan. 1^st. YOUTH CHOIR: Calling all singers over 8 years of age! Come, sing a new song! No experience necessary. Directed by Kathy Marks, Bill Bray, Nancy Hughes, and Audrey Pierce. Youth Choir Schedule (All practices meet at church from 5:00-5:30 pm) Rehearsals on January 22^nd and 29^th Sing on February lst Rehearsals on March 5^th and 12^thSing on March 15^th Rehearsals on March 26^th and April 2^nd Sing on April 5^th Rehearse on April 9^th Sing on April 12^th IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR COFFEE HOUR HOSTS: Please make sure that coffee hour refreshments *do not contain any form of peanuts or peanut products!* Any contact (even when not consumed) can trigger serious health danger for some in our congregation. FLOWERS: Terry Vogel is our Sunday flower coordinator. She may be reached at (413) 203-1742, and at foghollowfarm@charter.net Please let Terry know if you would like to donate your flowers to those who may be shut in, hospitalized, or in need of a cheerful pick-me-up. The Flower Sign-Up clip board is hanging on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall. If you no longer wish to receive this weekly update or other church news, please e-mail Rev. Dee at revdee@shcong.org and we will remove your e-mail address from the list. Also, if you change your e-mail address, please let us know if you wish to continue receiving church e-mail. We hope you all have a pleasant and peaceful week.