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Meetings and Services
this Week:
Wednesday, August 9th:
-6:00 p.m. Potluck & Prayer on the Gathering Terrace
Thursday, August 10th:
-9:30 a.m. Hebron Clergy
Sunday, August 13th:
-9:00 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
-Summer Sunday School
-Coffee Hour
Monday, August 14th:
-3rd Annual Gilead Golf Tournament at Blackledge Country Club
Tuesday, August 15th:
-7:30 p.m. Board of Christian Education
-7:30 p.m. AA Meeting
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Reverend Dr. Denise M. Esslinger
Minister of Mission and Faith Formation:
Stephanie Haines
Minister of Music:
Bruce Gale
Administrative Assistant:
Sally Fritsche
Worship: 8:30 AM
Worship w/Sunday School: 10:00 AM
Summer Worship:
9:00 AM
Gathered: 1748
Meeting House: 1838
Fellowship Hall: 2008
We are an Open & Affirming Church
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Summer Potluck & Prayer Gatherings
Please plan to join us on Wednesday, August 23rd for our final summer Potluck and Prayer gathering of the season. We'll meet on the Gathering Terrace at 6 p.m. Our Deacons will grill up hamburgers and hot dogs and have lemonade and ice tea to share. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. After dinner, we'll close our evening with a brief time of worship and prayer. All are welcome!
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3rd Gilead Open Golf Tournament a Success!
The 3rd Annual Gilead Open Golf Tournament was held this past Monday, August 14th at Blackledge Country Club. The tournament is a major fundraiser to benefit the mission and ministries of our Church and was open to all levels of golfers. It was a wonderful day! Special thanks to our Golf Open Committee members, including: Ken Cook, Harvey Desruisseaux (Chair), Tim Fellman, Glen Hadley, Jack Hooker, Steve Petro and Doug Stewart.
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"Slice of Talent": Pie & Talent Auction
Do you bake a mean dessert? Are you an artist in hiding? Are you handy at home-improvement projects? Have a passionate hobby you would be willing to share? EVERYONE has a talent and we need you!
Once again, we will be auctioning off "people" and their talents on Friday, October 13th. This year, all proceeds will be going to support our local Community Mental Health Fund initiated by the Gilead Congregational Church, Board of Missions after the tragic events that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December of 2012.
We would like to get a head start this year getting our auction items together. If you have a talent, trade or handmade item that you would be willing to donate and put up to auction for this worthy cause, please sign-up on the sheet provided below the name tags or drop off your item(s) to Sally Fritsche at the Parish House, Tuesday - Thursday anytime between 8 am and noon. Thank you for your support!
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Steeple Chase Bike Tour - Saturday, August 19th
This Saturday, August 19th, Jeff Brown and Carol Geyer will be riding in the 26th Annual Steeple Chase Bike Tour, which raises money for Perception Programs, Windham Area Interfaith Ministry, and the Windham Region No Freeze Project. If you would like to support Jeff or Carol, please contact them. If you would like to participate in this event, you can find more info at www.steeplechasebiketour.org.
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Bible Study Resumes - Tuesday, August 22nd
Bible Study will resume meeting this Tuesday, August 22nd. The group meets on Tuesday mornings from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Music Room. Rev. Bob Woodward will once again facilitate the study. The group will continue exploring the Book of Acts. Please bring your own Bible. All are welcome!
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Blessing of the Backpacks and School Professionals
During our worship service on Sunday, August 27th, at 9:00 a.m. we will be having a special blessing of young people and their backpacks for the school year ahead. We will also be recognizing and offering a prayer for those in our congregation who are teachers and school professionals. Please join us for this service, and don't forget to bring your backpacks to be blessed!
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AHM Lantern's Mentoring Program
On Sunday, August 27th there will be an informational table set up for those wanting to learn more about this program. Laurie Larsen, who coordinates the program for AHM, will be available to answer questions.
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Vehicle for the Karahja Family
We are looking for a car for the Karahja family. If someone is interested in donating a car, or has a car that we might purchase (under $2,000), please contact the Church Office at 860-228-3077. Thank you!
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7th Annual Gina Marie's Restaurant Summer Breeze Dinner
Monday, August 21st from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The AHM Board of Directors is pleased to announce the Seventh Annual Gina Marie's Restaurant Summer Breeze Dinner. Troy & Gina Kelsey, owners of Gina Marie's Restaurant in Hebron, continue to extend their amazing generosity each year by hosting this dinner for AHM Youth and Family Services, Inc. The evening will feature an opening reception with entertainment, followed by dinner and dessert. We hope you can join us for what has become a wonderful local annual tradition! Tickets are $50 per person and available at AHM youth & Family Services (25 Pendelton Drive). All proceeds benefit AHM Youth & Family Services Programs.
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Celebrate Silver Lake's 60th Anniversary
You are invited to attend Silver Lake's 60th anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 26th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person with a family maximum of $60. Commemorative 60th T-shirts are available to purchase at the time of registration for an additional $10. A cookout lunch will be provided, as well as time to participate in traditional Silver Lake activities, explore on your own, take a group decade photo, and join in worship. You can register to attend the celebration on-line at [email protected]. Silver Lake is located at 223 Low Road in Sharon, CT.
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Hebron Harvest Fair Parking Fundraiser - Saturday, September 9th
We have been offered the opportunity to staff the parking at the Lion's Hebron Harvest Fair this year on Saturday, September 9th. The parking is at their large lot and we will be responsible for staffing it all day. In the past, the Lions have made a donation of $2,600 to the group who does this.
We feel this is a great opportunity for us to raise some extra funds.
Now, we need to provide volunteers to help on September 9th. The time slots to help are as follows:
6:30 - 8:00 a.m.
8:00 - Noon
Noon to 4:00 p.m.
4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
8:00 to 10:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m. - Midnight
We invite families with children in middle or high school to consider taking a slot as a family during the day. We would like adults only in the evening (from 8 p.m. to midnight).
Barry MacLachlan will be there all day to represent the Gilead Church and his cell is 860-604-0963 if you need to contact him. Staff from the Lion's will also be there too to assist. Water will also be provided.
When you go, you should arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift and enter at Gate B and proceed to the Lions' Parking Area behind the pulling ring to sign in. It is important that you sign in, so we get acknowledgment of your volunteering.
We'll send out a reminder with all the details to everyone who signs up closer to September 9th.
If you can take one of the slots, please sign up on the sheet posted underneath the name tags or by contacting the Church Office at 860-228-3077.
Please also feel free to spread the word to friends who may be willing to join you or help. It doesn't have to staffed by all Gilead Church members and friends. We just need to fill the slots.
Thank you!
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Garden Swap
Our Annual Garden Swap is in full swing! Please bring in any extra produce from your gardens to the Fellowship Hall on Sunday to share. Any leftovers will be taken to Hebron Interfaith Human Services for their distribution. Questions can go to Paul Miller and Bruce Langevin.
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Wednesday Morning Book Discussion Group
The Wednesday Morning Book Discussion Group will resume meeting on Wednesday September 6th at the home of Judy Brown and Deena Watson (130 Charles Lane). The group meets from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings. They will begin the season reading "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Towle. All are welcome!
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Thank You
Dear Pastor Denise and Gilead Congregational Church Members,
Thank you so much for all of your thoughts and prayers during my mom's illness and passing. Your kindness and support during this very difficult time is greatly appreciated. My heart is glad that we belong to such a caring Church in Gilead.
With love,
Kari and Jim Burgess & family
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To the weavers, knitters, crocheters of prayer shawls at the Gilead Congregational Church, I was touched when Margot Sheehan presented me with the absolutely gorgeous shawl. It is cozy, comfortable and comforting around my shoulders. But mostly it is visible reminder of care and love and prayer power. It is so much easier to travel this road surrounded by the love of family and friends, and yes, people I have never met. Thanks so much. I am taking you with me on this journey. Jane Carroll *************************
Thank you to all those who supported our back to school drive! We were able to share over a $1,000 worth of supplies and healthy snacks with our local food bank, HIHS, as well as RHAM Middle and High School. It is a great blessing to be able to send young people back to school with a wonderful start!
Featured in photo: RHAM High Scho Guidance Couselor and ACHM Hunger Action Team member, Emily Lata.
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Members of the Fellowship Committee are asking members and friends to sign up for co-hosting coffee hour on Sunday mornings. Please consider serving as a host. You can sign up to host a coffee hour on the sign up underneath the name tags. If you can serve as a host or have any questions, please contact Leslie Brand at 860-742-5555. Thank you!
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Upcoming Sunday Worship Servers
Ushers for this Sunday:
Katie and Kyle McClaine
Ushers for next week: Joan and Jim Cordier
Deacon of the Day for this Sunday: Katie McClaine
Deacon of the Day for next week: Teresa Olio
Liturgist: Joe Sheehan
Coffee Hour Host for this Sunday: Jan Andrews
Coffee Hour Host for next week: Board of Missions
Greeter for this Sunday: Tim Fellman
Greeter for next week: Penny Besmond
Summer Sunday School Teachers for Sunday: PreK/K: Melinda Lunderville
Grades 1 - 3: Kim Hills
Summer Sunday School Teachers for next week: PreK/K: Heidi Nilsson
Grades 1 - 3: Allegra Weir
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Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Week
Matthew 15: 10-28
Faithful God, you draw near to us in our joy and in our grief, in our hope and in our despair. When we are bowed down, you raise us anew. God of compassion and love, open our eyes, dispel our fears, and show us the abundant life you offer; in the name of Jesus the Christ we pray. Amen.
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Contact Info
Sally Fritsche
Administrative Assistant
Hebron, Ct 06248
860-228-3077
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until noon (Parish House)
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