e-Lation!
October 20, 2016 
In This Issue
 
For the Healing  
of the People
Everyone is welcome at the
Open and Affirming Gathering
November 5, 2016
 South Congregational Church, 27 Pleasant Street, Concord.
Check-in and continental breakfast begins at 8:30 A.M. Online registration is $20; same-day registration is $25. Continental breakfast and boxed lunch included.


Save the date and join Carlos at the vigil!


 Bring a friend and enjoy an evening of fun.
Join
 
Join us for some  
great retreats


 
 
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Services
8:00 a.m. in the Chapel

10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Second Saturday Service
4:30p.m. -5:15 p.m. in the Chapel 

 
October 21st and 22nd - 9:00 a.m. Wisdom Way will be held in the Library.

October 22nd - 9:00 a.m. NH Annual Meeting.

October 23rd - 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth Group will meet in Classroom #4.

October 24th - Please join Genesis Circle at 7:00 for a presentation by Chris and Debbie Carley of their trip to Africa.

October 26th  - 7:30 a.m. Morning Worship meets in the Library.

October 26th - Please also join us for Confronting Islamophobia: Confronting Fear of the Other - A Conversation with Robert Azzi. Potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the presentation will be at 6:30 p.m.

October 27th - 7:00 p.m.
Jr. High Youth Group meets in the Youth Space.
Our theme at South Church this year is, "Deeper Waters,
Deeper Conversations."

Welcoming our Muslim Neighbors 
This coming Sunday, it is our pleasure to welcome Imam Mostafa and Hubert Mask of the Islamic Society of Greater Concord to the 10a.m worship service.  The Imam and Mr. Mask are well known members of the Greater Concord Interfaith Council, and have been very generous in welcoming members of South Church to Friday prayer gatherings.  The Imam will offer a prayer for peace during worship.
Next Wednesday at 6:30 pm, we are co-hosting a conversation with photojournalist and columnist Robert Azzi entitled "Confronting Islamophobia:  Confronting Fear of the Other."  There will be a pot-luck dinner at 5:30, and those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP to Lou-Ann Poirier.
 
 
Looking for a place to volunteer?
  Fellowship Hour  
Fellowship hour is an important part of Sunday morning worship with 60-70 people enjoying them most Sundays. Hosting a fellowship hour is a way to support your church community.  
Volunteer opportunities for "Fellowship Hour" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:
To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do.
Thank you for volunteering!  If you have any questions, please contact Peg Wenzel.

South Church Auction  
We are looking for people to bring light refreshments. We need people for set-up the week-end of  November 12th and the 19th .  We also need some volunteers for clean-up on the 19th after the auction is over.             
 
 
50 years of singing with the choir 
Judy Todd was celebrated for her 50 years of singing with the South Church choir on Thursday, October 13th.    50 years of making melody and laughter, sharing stories and a few jokes along the way!


Want to learn about
                                    Our handbell choir?   
South Church is looking for people to play with their Memorial Bell Choir.  You don't need to be a member of the church, or have a lot of experience.  Rehearsals are on Tuesday nights at 7:00p.m. in the Sanctuary.  Please stop in and see what it is all about.

 

Instant church Directory
Here is the Church
Here is the Steeple
Open the App...
... and meet all the people

If you have signed up as a member of the South Church Directory you can download a copy of Instant Church Directory by Communication Resources Inc.

 
Planned Giving
This is the fourth installment of "Frequently Asked Questions" created by the South Church Planned Giving Committee. Feel free to speak to any member of the committee for more information about any of these topics.
 
FAQ # 4:  How can I benefit the church through a planned gift if I want to leave my assets to my family?
When writing a Will or Trust, many individuals wish to name their children, siblings, or other family members as their primary beneficiaries. This need not be an impediment to leaving a partial gift to charitable organizations or the church. Some South Church Legacy Society members have chosen to divide their estate in order to benefit both (for example, leaving 5% of their estate as a "charitable share" and 95% as a "family share"). Thinking of your estate plan in terms of percentages allows your gifts to be adjusted appropriately as your assets change. Many parents feel that by leaving a portion of their estate to charitable organizations, they are also teaching their children an important lesson about giving. This is a powerful way to send a message to your family about your values and the kind of legacy you wish to leave.

(Tina Annis, Peter Imse, Debbie Carley, and
Oge Young)