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

01/18/2009

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Rev. Dee’s E-mail: revdee@shcong.org

Church Office E-Mail: churchoffice@shcong.org

Church Office: 527-1173

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SCHEDULE

Mon. 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Tues. 20 Heart Walk, 10 a.m.

Wed. 21 Prayer Group, 9:00 a.m.

Holy Rollers, 2-4 at Paula Rapalus’ home

Choir rehearsal, 6 p.m.

Thurs. 22 Brown Baggers, 12 noon, “Singing Our Lives”

Youth Choir Rehearsal, 5-6:30 p.m.

LOOKING AHEAD

Sat. 25 Annual Meeting (Snow date: Feb. 1) Bring

appetizers/finger food to share

Wed. 28 Community Chorus Rehearsals begin at 7 p.m.

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

(please RSVP to Dorothy Forster)

Cornerstone material for the February issue is due Jan. 20th

Rev, Dee’s Office Hours for the week of Jan. 18^th:

Tuesday, 9 a.m.-12 noon; Wednesday, 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m (by appointment).

Rev. Dee will be off on Monday, Jan. 19^th (holiday) and Friday, Jan. 23^rd.

Office Administrator’s Hours:

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

Please note that the office is closed on Monday, Martin Luther King Day.

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

Prayers for Presence: The Families of Bill Schaffer, The Families of Bertha Pease, the Family of Frank McClellan, 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 Betty Schaffer on the loss of her husband, the Rev. Bill Schaffer. A memorial service is planned for Monday, January 26^th, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, where Bill was an active member. The memorial service will begin at 11:00 am, and the family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 am until the time of the service. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located on 34 Jarvis Ave. in Holyoke (413)536-3369.

THANK YOU

. . .you for gracing us with your presence

. . .to Ushers/Greeters, Ingrid and Don Warren

. . .to Lay Reader, Barry Searle

. . .to Nursery Coordinator, Flannery Wiemer

. . .to our dedicated Choir members

. . .to the Trustees for arranging Coffee Hour

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

foghollowfarm@charter.net

Flowers this morning are given by Cheryl Parker and Barbara Schmidt in loving memory of James D. Parker on the 30^th anniversary of his sudden departure.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNUAL MEETING: Everyone is encouraged to attend the important Annual Meeting next Sunday, Jan. 25^th, in the Parish Hall, following the worship service. Please bring appetizers/finger food to share, if you can. Also, please take a report home today to read in advance of the meeting. And please remember to bring it back with you to the meeting! Dorothy thanks everyone for their cooperation in assisting her to put the report together on time and to Donna Cotton who helped with assembly. (The warrant for the Annual Meeting is attached to this email and posted at the church).

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

THE BROWN BAGGERS: The next meeting of “Brown Baggers” will be Thursday, Jan. 22^nd . The topic will be “Singing Our Lives.” It is not too late to join in.

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
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Dee’s E-mail: revdee@shcong.org Church Office E-Mail: churchoffice@shcong.org Church Office: 527-1173 http://www.shcong.org SCHEDULE Mon. 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tues. 20 Heart Walk, 10 a.m. Wed. 21 Prayer Group, 9:00 a.m. Holy Rollers, 2-4 at Paula Rapalus’ home Choir rehearsal, 6 p.m. Thurs. 22 Brown Baggers, 12 noon, “Singing Our Lives” Youth Choir Rehearsal, 5-6:30 p.m. LOOKING AHEAD Sat. 25 Annual Meeting (Snow date: Feb. 1) Bring appetizers/finger food to share Wed. 28 Community Chorus Rehearsals begin at 7 p.m. 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 (please RSVP to Dorothy Forster) Cornerstone material for the February issue is due Jan. 20th Rev, Dee’s Office Hours for the week of Jan. 18^th: Tuesday, 9 a.m.-12 noon; Wednesday, 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m (by appointment). *Rev. Dee will be off on Monday, Jan. 19^th (holiday) and Friday, Jan. 23^rd.* Office Administrator’s Hours: Wednesday, and Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. *Please note that the office is closed on Monday, Martin Luther King Day.* Prayers for Healing: Walter, Ed. S., Paula B., Marion D., Wally R., Maryanne D., Norma, Linda C., Gene D., Frank, Priscilla, Rebecca, Diane, Celeste, Barbara C., Darlene’s Mom, Ellen, Donna O., Ruth, Myrna, Nancy M., Colin Q., Heather, Marilynn, Kathleen, and Anne Prayers for Presence: The Families of Bill Schaffer, The Families of Bertha Pease, the Family of Frank McClellan, 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 Betty Schaffer on the loss of her husband, the Rev. Bill Schaffer. A memorial service is planned for Monday, January 26^th, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, where Bill was an active member. The memorial service will begin at 11:00 am, and the family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 am until the time of the service. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located on 34 Jarvis Ave. in Holyoke (413)536-3369. THANK YOU . . .you for gracing us with your presence . . .to Ushers/Greeters, Ingrid and Don Warren . . .to Lay Reader, Barry Searle . . .to Nursery Coordinator, Flannery Wiemer . . .to our dedicated Choir members . . .to the Trustees for arranging Coffee Hour . . .Flower Chair, Terry Vogel at (413) 203-1742 or at foghollowfarm@charter.net Flowers this morning are given by Cheryl Parker and Barbara Schmidt in loving memory of James D. Parker on the 30^th anniversary of his sudden departure. ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNUAL MEETING: Everyone is encouraged to attend the important Annual Meeting next Sunday, Jan. 25^th, in the Parish Hall, following the worship service. Please bring appetizers/finger food to share, if you can. Also, please take a report home today to read in advance of the meeting. And please remember to bring it back with you to the meeting! Dorothy thanks everyone for their cooperation in assisting her to put the report together on time and to Donna Cotton who helped with assembly. (The warrant for the Annual Meeting is attached to this email and posted at the church). CORNERSTONE NEWSLETTER material for the February issue is due Jan. 20th THE BROWN BAGGERS: The next meeting of “Brown Baggers” will be Thursday, Jan. 22^nd . The topic will be “Singing Our Lives.” It is not too late to join in. 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.