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

06/21/2009

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

Warm welcome to all who have come together to worship and praise God. We invite you to sign our Guest Book at the bottom of the stairs. Please complete a pew card and place it in the offering plate if you would like to receive more information about the church. Members, please try to remember to wear your nametags.

Please note: There are special children’s bulletins available each week in the narthex for children to have during worship.

Rev. Dee’s e-mail: revdee@shcong.org

Church Office e-mail: churchoffice@shcong.org

Rev. Dee’s Office Hours for the week of June 14^th:

Wednesday 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m. and by appointment

Rev. Dee will be off on Monday, June 15^th.

Administrative Assistant Hours: Mon., Wed., & Friday, 8:30 a.m.-

12:30 p.m.

THANK YOU

. . .you for gracing us with your presence

. . .to Lay Reader, Barry Searle

. . .to our Ushers/Greeters, Sharon and Ed Christian

. . .to our dedicated and talented Choir and Director, Kathy Marks

. . .to Missions Committee for providing Coffee Hour

. . .to Nursery Coordinator, Flannery Wiemer

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

foghollowfarm@charter.net

Prayers for Healing: Marian C., Nico, Gene D., Joanne, Ruth M., Nicky, Merrilyn H., David, Adele, Walter N., Wally R., Norma, Priscilla, Diane, Barbara C., Ellen, Donna O., Nancy M., Colin Q., Heather, and Anne all teachers, for our country’s new leaders, 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, for the people and leaders of Israel and Palestine, for those encountering job loss, for those families and loved ones of Air France Flight 447, and for violent extremists of all persuasions that they might have a change of heart.

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

Prayers for Presence: Marian Cawrse, Inez, and for our church school.

FLOWERS this morning are given by Diana and Bill Federman “in memory of our grandparents.”

BIG Y STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM: Bev 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. 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. Please keep in mind that Big Y sells gift cards to many businesses such as Home Depot, Macy’s, Land’s End, Barnes & Noble, etc. Big Y gift cards may be converted to another gift card to be used as birthday, graduation gifts and the like.

ALL CHURCH MEETING: By request of the Finance Committee, a special All-Church Meeting will be held following worship next Sunday, June 21^st, to discuss and vote on modifications to the sanctuary to accommodate a baby grand piano, and to update handicap accessibility within the sanctuary. All members are encouraged to attend. Thank you.

MESSAGE FROM FINANCE & OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: We go on summer vacations, but the church bills don’t. Please remember your church pledge while sunning on the beach or whatever. Try out automatic payment plans with on-line bill paying, or tying a string around your finger. Thank you in advance for remembering your church this summer!

LUNCHEON: The Women’s Missionary Society will host a luncheon in the Jonathan Judd Parish Hall on Thursday, June 18, at 10:00 noon. Please join us for fellowship and friendship.

NURSERY MEETING: There will be a gathering of all parents of Nursery School children, ages 4 and under, on Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m., to prepare for and discuss nursery needs for summer, and for the fall, 2009/2010 church year. Please make every effort to attend this brief meeting. Children are welcome. Meet in the Parish Hall.

FALL FESTIVAL: The Fall Festival Committee is looking for someone to head “Kids Korner ”. This has been done quite successfully in the past. Please contact Cheryl Parker at 527-5166 or at capesq@aol.com if you are interested.

BOB AND EVELYN EMERSON would like to let their friends know that they will be receiving anyone who might want to visit and wish them “Bon Voyage on their newest adventure”, at 114 College Highway, Apt. 5. Please call first. They will be going to live in an apartment at Evelyn’s daughter, Donna Northrup’s home at 70 Armstrong Avenue, Lisbon, N.H. 03585, the last week of June.

MEADOWBROOK FIRE: The recent fire at Meadowbrook Apartments in Northampton destroyed the household belongings of 12 families and displaced 22 people from their homes. They are being helped by area housing specialists to relocate, and by donated household items. Cash donations are most needed to help these families. Those wishing to help our neighbors rebuild their lives may send donations to: ”Fund for Meadowbrook Families”, c/o Florence Savings Bank, P.O. Box 60700, Florence, MA 01062. For more information, contact any member of the Missions Committee.

CHURCH WORLD SERVICE BLANKETS+: For more than 60 years, U.S. congregations have been responding to Jesus’ call to be neighbor to those in need. When disaster strikes, people often need blankets, tools, training, and other resources to help them rebuild their lives. Your contributions to Blankets+ mean that Church World Service is there for the long haul to help families the world over recover from a disaster. Checks should be made payable to First Congregational Church of Southampton, UCC, with Blankets+ noted on the “For” line. They will be forwarded to Church World Service. Envelopes are in the pews from Mother’s Day through Father’s Day, which is next Sunday, June 21^st.

LIBRARY SPECIAL EVENTS: All are invited to two special events at Edwards Public Library. On Tuesday, June 30, at 7 p.m., local author, Roland Merullo will discuss his popular novel, Breakfast with Buddha, the laugh-out-loud story of a road trip with a spiritual twist. (This book was recently a much-enjoyed God in Literature selection.) The second event is on Wednesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. The spiritual theme continues with An Intro to Meditation Class led by Susan McNamara, a certified instructor who seeks to make meditation accessible for all. Both programs are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Please come!

CELEBRATE SOUTHAMPTON: (Old Home Days) will take place on August 8^th. There will be a “Southampton View-2” photo contest, a pie baking contest, and a kids’ bike parade with prizes for best decorated bike. “Made in Southampton” Fair is looking for local artisans and craftspeople interested in exhibiting/selling their wares. Families are invited to join the “Heritage Fair” by displaying their family tree and history. Call Deb at 413-687-5282 for more information.

SCHEDULE

Sun. 14 Blankets+

Tues. 16 Heart Walk, 10 a.m.

Wed. 17 Prayer Group, 9 a.m.

Thurs. 18 Women’s Missionary Society Luncheon, Parish Hall,

12 Noon

LOOKING AHEAD

Sat. 20 Men’s Breakfast, Easthampton Diner, 8:30 a.m.

Barbecue Supper, 5:00-7:30 p.m.

Sun. 21 Father’s Day

25 Rev. Dee leaves for General Synod in Grand Rapids,

Michigan, and returns on June 30^th. The 2009

resolutions and Synod events can be tracked at

ucc.org

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE

July 5, 12, 19, 26 –9 a.m., Easthampton Cong. Church- Rev. A. Walker

Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 –9 a.m., First Cong. Church, Southampton- Rev. D. Ledger

Aug. 30 –9 a.m., Westhampton Cong. Church- Rev. Tadd Allman-Morton

		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 06/21/2009 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 Warm welcome to all who have come together to worship and praise God. We invite you to sign our Guest Book at the bottom of the stairs. Please complete a pew card and place it in the offering plate if you would like to receive more information about the church. *Members, please try to remember to wear your nametags.* Please note: There are special children’s bulletins available each week in the narthex for children to have during worship. Rev. Dee’s e-mail: revdee@shcong.org Church Office e-mail: churchoffice@shcong.org Rev. Dee’s Office Hours for the week of June 14^th: Wednesday 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m. and by appointment Rev. Dee will be off on Monday, June 15^th. Administrative Assistant Hours: Mon., Wed., & Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. THANK YOU . . .you for gracing us with your presence . . .to Lay Reader, Barry Searle . . .to our Ushers/Greeters, Sharon and Ed Christian . . .to our dedicated and talented Choir and Director, Kathy Marks . . .to Missions Committee for providing Coffee Hour . . .to Nursery Coordinator, Flannery Wiemer . . .Flower Chair, Terry Vogel at (413) 203-1742 or at foghollowfarm@charter.net Prayers for Healing: Marian C., Nico, Gene D., Joanne, Ruth M., Nicky, Merrilyn H., David, Adele, Walter N., Wally R., Norma, Priscilla, Diane, Barbara C., Ellen, Donna O., Nancy M., Colin Q., Heather, and Anne all teachers, for our country’s new leaders, 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, for the people and leaders of Israel and Palestine, for those encountering job loss, for those families and loved ones of Air France Flight 447, and for violent extremists of all persuasions that they might have a change of heart. Prayers for those in the Military: Michael Alderman, Capt. David Moran, Lance Corporals Rachel Lacroix Keefe, and Matthew Keefe. Prayers for Presence: Marian Cawrse, Inez, and for our church school. FLOWERS this morning are given by Diana and Bill Federman “in memory of our grandparents.” BIG Y STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM: Bev 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. 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. Please keep in mind that Big Y sells gift cards to many businesses such as Home Depot, Macy’s, Land’s End, Barnes & Noble, etc. Big Y gift cards may be converted to another gift card to be used as birthday, graduation gifts and the like. ALL CHURCH MEETING: By request of the Finance Committee, a special All-Church Meeting will be held following worship next Sunday, June 21^st, to discuss and vote on modifications to the sanctuary to accommodate a baby grand piano, and to update handicap accessibility within the sanctuary. All members are encouraged to attend. Thank you. MESSAGE FROM FINANCE & OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: We go on summer vacations, but the church bills don’t. Please remember your church pledge while sunning on the beach or whatever. Try out automatic payment plans with on-line bill paying, or tying a string around your finger. Thank you in advance for remembering your church this summer! LUNCHEON: The Women’s Missionary Society will host a luncheon in the Jonathan Judd Parish Hall on Thursday, June 18, at 10:00 noon. Please join us for fellowship and friendship. NURSERY MEETING: There will be a gathering of all parents of Nursery School children, ages 4 and under, on Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m., to prepare for and discuss nursery needs for summer, and for the fall, 2009/2010 church year. Please make every effort to attend this brief meeting. Children are welcome. Meet in the Parish Hall. FALL FESTIVAL: The Fall Festival Committee is looking for someone to head “Kids Korner ”. This has been done quite successfully in the past. Please contact Cheryl Parker at 527-5166 or at capesq@aol.com if you are interested. BOB AND EVELYN EMERSON would like to let their friends know that they will be receiving anyone who might want to visit and wish them “Bon Voyage on their newest adventure”, at 114 College Highway, Apt. 5. Please call first. They will be going to live in an apartment at Evelyn’s daughter, Donna Northrup’s home at 70 Armstrong Avenue, Lisbon, N.H. 03585, the last week of June. MEADOWBROOK FIRE: The recent fire at Meadowbrook Apartments in Northampton destroyed the household belongings of 12 families and displaced 22 people from their homes. They are being helped by area housing specialists to relocate, and by donated household items. Cash donations are most needed to help these families. Those wishing to help our neighbors rebuild their lives may send donations to: ”Fund for Meadowbrook Families”, c/o Florence Savings Bank, P.O. Box 60700, Florence, MA 01062. For more information, contact any member of the Missions Committee. CHURCH WORLD SERVICE BLANKETS+: For more than 60 years, U.S. congregations have been responding to Jesus’ call to be neighbor to those in need. When disaster strikes, people often need blankets, tools, training, and other resources to help them rebuild their lives. Your contributions to *Blankets+* mean that Church World Service is there for the long haul to help families the world over recover from a disaster. Checks should be made payable to First Congregational Church of Southampton, UCC, with *Blankets+* noted on the “For” line. They will be forwarded to Church World Service. Envelopes are in the pews from Mother’s Day through Father’s Day, which is next Sunday, June 21^st. LIBRARY SPECIAL EVENTS: All are invited to two special events at Edwards Public Library. On Tuesday, June 30, at 7 p.m., local author, Roland Merullo will discuss his popular novel, Breakfast with Buddha, the laugh-out-loud story of a road trip with a spiritual twist. (This book was recently a much-enjoyed God in Literature selection.) The second event is on Wednesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. The spiritual theme continues with An Intro to Meditation Class led by Susan McNamara, a certified instructor who seeks to make meditation accessible for all. Both programs are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Please come! CELEBRATE SOUTHAMPTON: (Old Home Days) will take place on August 8^th. There will be a “Southampton View-2” photo contest, a pie baking contest, and a kids’ bike parade with prizes for best decorated bike. “Made in Southampton” Fair is looking for local artisans and craftspeople interested in exhibiting/selling their wares. Families are invited to join the “Heritage Fair” by displaying their family tree and history. Call Deb at 413-687-5282 for more information. SCHEDULE Sun. 14 Blankets+ Tues. 16 Heart Walk, 10 a.m. Wed. 17 Prayer Group, 9 a.m. Thurs. 18 Women’s Missionary Society Luncheon, Parish Hall, 12 Noon LOOKING AHEAD Sat. 20 Men’s Breakfast, Easthampton Diner, 8:30 a.m. Barbecue Supper, 5:00-7:30 p.m. Sun. 21 Father’s Day 25 Rev. Dee leaves for General Synod in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and returns on June 30^th. The 2009 resolutions and Synod events can be tracked at ucc.org SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE July 5, 12, 19, 26 –9 a.m., Easthampton Cong. Church- Rev. A. Walker Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 –9 a.m., First Cong. Church, Southampton- Rev. D. Ledger Aug. 30 –9 a.m., Westhampton Cong. Church- Rev. Tadd Allman-Morton