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Meetings and Services
this Week:
Thursday, November 23rd:
-Happy Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 26th:
-8:30 a.m. Worship Service
-10:00 a.m. Worship Service
with Baptism
-Sunday School
-Coffee Hour
-11:30 a.m. Youth Choir
Tuesday, November 28th:
-11:15 a.m. Bible Study in the Music Room
-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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Ministry Quicklinks:
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Thanksgiving Prayer
Lord, thank you for walking with us
through the seasons of our lives.
For the winter,
when we are held safe in your arms through the darkness.
For the hope of spring,
as we are filled with new promise and life.
For summer time,
full of warmth and color.
And for autumn days as leaves fall to seed new growth.
You are always with us.
Amen.
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Thanks to everyone who made a 2018 pledge to the mission and ministries of the Gilead Church-God's Church!-during this past Sunday's dedication.
We heard a moving testimony from Glen Hadley who shared how our Church helped him during the darkest time of his life.
For those who have not yet made a pledge commitment, we hope you will. Pledge cards can be found in the front and back of the Sanctuary or by calling our Church Office. Cards can be placed in the offering plate on any Sunday or returned to the Church to the attention of our Assistant Treasurer, Joan Cordier. Thank you for your consideration, commitment and support!
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Faith and Film Series - Friday, December 1st
Join us for our Faith and Film Series on Friday, December 1st. We will gather at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall for a potluck supper followed by watching the film "Brooklyn" (Rated - PG13). This movie is about Ellis Lacey who readily adapts to the vastly different New York City after immigrating from Ireland. She falls for a young Italian, but when tragedy pulls her back to her hometown, she finds her loyalties divided between two nations - and two men. Please bring a dish to share and join us. All are welcome!
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Angel Tag Program - Gifts Due Sunday, December 3rd
Thanks to everyone who took an Angel Tag. Gifts are due back by Sunday, December 3rd. And just as a reminder, due to security at the Department of Children and Families (DCF), gifts should be returned in a gift bag. Thank you for your support!
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Advent Celebration - Sunday, December 3rd
Please join us Sunday, December 3rd from 11:30-12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall as we celebrate the beginning of the Advent season! We will enjoy homemade soups, bread, Christmas music and crafts for all ages! Adults and children are invited to make precious keepsake ornaments, fresh evergreen swags, and much more! This event is a wonderful way to start the Advent season and is offered to you by the Board of Christian Education. We are need of crockpots of soup to be enjoyed that chilly day. If you would be willing, please sign up outside of the Sanctuary. Please contact Kathy Lukow at (860) 228-3435 if you should have any further questions. Let's start the Season right!
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Who doesn't love pie for the holidays? Don't want to make it yourself? Purchase a pie for a purpose. A delicious homemade pie to benefit a great cause. Half the proceeds from each pie will benefit HELO, an orphanage in Haiti, and the other half will help Lexi Weir pay for her upcoming trip to HELO in December. Pie pick up dates are November 22nd from 6-7 p.m. at the Church, and December 23rd or 24th. Any questions please see Lexi or Amy after the service or email Amy at [email protected].
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Christmas Bell and Mitten Tags - Gifts Due Sunday, December 10th
Thank you to those who took a bell or mitten tag to support local agencies, including Hebron Interfaith Human Services and the Covenant Soup Kitchen, in their gift giving this holiday season. Gifts are due back by Sunday, December 10th and can be returned to the back of the Sanctuary. For further information please contact Stephanie Haines at 860-228-3077. Thank you!
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Baptism Congratulations
Congratulations to Olivia Kathryn McGhie-Barnes, daughter of Kelly McGhie and Jim Barnes, who was baptized on Sunday, November 19th. Olivia was born on November 16, 2012. Proud grandmother is Deborah Scarpa. Welcome Olivia to our Church family!
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Fall Work Day Thanks!
The Trustees would like to thank everyone who came out for our fall work day. Many hands made light work and we are grateful for all the help--both inside and out!
Also, lots of plates and containers were found at the clean up day and are out on the counter in the Fellowship Hall for people to claim. If no one claims the items after this Sunday, November 26th, the items will be donated.
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4th Annual Women's Fellowship Cookie Sale - Sunday, December 10th
The 4th Annual Women's Fellowship Cookie Sale is scheduled for Sunday, December 10th immediately following both worship services in the Fellowship Hall. We are in need of cookie donations. For those bakers who would like to support this event, there is a sign up sheet on the table underneath the name tags. Cookies may be brought to the church kitchen on Saturday, December 9th between 2:30-3:30 pm or prior to both services on December 10th. Please plan to purchase cookies, sold by the pound, to support our Women's Fellowship. If you have any questions, please speak with Dale Bland, Janet Kline, Pat Martin or Karen Voghel. Thank you!
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Coffee Hour Sign Up
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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Hebron's Got Talent Sponsorship Opportunities
Currently the Board of Missions is seeking sponsors for "Hebron's Got Talent!" 2018. All proceeds from HGT! 2018 will be donated to the children's scholarship programs of AHM Youth & Family Services and Hebron Parks & Recreation. These programs support families who may not be able to afford opportunities to develop their child's gift and strength. Scholarships may afford children the opportunity to take music lessons, attend camp or afterschool activities, benefit from tutoring or STEM programs, participate in theater or leadership development programs, and more! Over 800 members of the community attended HGT! 2017, and 100% of the proceeds raised ($6,841) were donated to these scholarship funds. The following sponsorship opportunities are being provided:
Media Sponsor - $450
Be the sponsor of a half-page ad in the Rivereast after the show, to thank all of the participants and sponsors, plus four tickets to HGT, sponsor seating, a full-page playbill ad, media recognition, and listing in the Church's E-news and bulletin.
Gold Sponsor - $250
Four tickets to HGT, sponsor seating, full page playbill ad, media recognition, listing in Church's e-news and bulletin.
Silver Sponsor - $100
Two tickets to HGT, half page playbill ad, media recognition, listing in Church's e-news and bulletin.
Bronze Sponsor - $50
One ticket to HGT, quarter page playbill ad, media recognition, listing in Church's e-news and bulletin.
Super Fan - $25
Perfect as a "shout-out" for your favorite performer. Business card size playbill ad, listing in Church's E-news and bulletin.
Detailed sponsorship brochures and applications are available outside the Sanctuary. Please share one with the businesses you frequent! The sponsor application deadline is January 2nd, 2018!
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Volunteer Help at Maureen Murphy's Barn
Maureen Murphy is looking for a young adult (13 years old or older) to help with chores in her barn. If you are interested in helping Maureen, please contact her at 860-228-4018. Thank you!
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You may have noticed that beautiful paraments now hang from our pulpit and lectern. Many thanks to Lynn Lukach for creatively weaving them for us. The paraments will change throughout the year to reflect the color of the liturgical season. Currently we are in the Season after Pentecost and the color is green. On Sunday, December 3rd the season of Advent will begin and the color will be purple.
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Upcoming Sunday Worship Servers
Ushers for this Sunday:
Patrick Fagan and Harvey Desruisseaux
Ushers for next week: Lynn Lukach and Diane Pintavalle
Deacon of the Day for this Sunday: Katie McClaine
Deacon of the Day for next week: Bill Cox
Liturgist: Tim Fellman Acolyte: Haley Saltonstall
Call to Worship: Ciara Franzese
Coffee Hour Hosts for this Sunday: Potluck Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour Hosts for next week: Advent Celebration
Greeter for this Sunday: Tim Fellman
Greeter for next week: To be determined
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Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Week
Matthew 25: 31-46
In every season, O God, your steadfast love sustains us. You have invited us to become a community of faith, and challenged us to count our blessings. In this season of harvest, our hearts are full of gratitude for what your hand has so generously provided. Help us to look to the future with hope, opening ourselves to your Spirit at work in our lives. 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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