July 1, 2020
WHAT'S HAPPENING at
Spring Hill United Church of Christ
Things are going as well as can be. The pastoral evaluation committee is now meeting and it is hoped they will finish by September. The committee for opening the church has been formed and will start working on the plans to open up. We want to thank Chance for preaching the next two weeks. Our renters for Davis Hall have moved their equipment in and we all are hoping they can start playing bridge soon. We also have another AA group that will be meeting in Davis Hall Fridays at noon to early afternoon.

It was suggested to me that maybe we could open Fellowship Hall for small groups of people each week. What do you think?

By the time you get the blast our mowers will have been picked up for repair.

Shannon has ordered the security cameras and they will be installed soon

Just a reminder Pastor Robin is on vacation for the next two weeks. Donna Ives and Jerry Jones will be available for pastoral needs. 

Marty is back in her office at the church two days a week.

We had our annual fire inspection today and there were no real concerns.

A big thanks to Rich Ives. He turned in the aluminum cans. (Now we have gas money).

I would be remiss if I didn’t remind you we are in our low season for donations, so please keep them coming in.

I am in need of photos of the inside and outside the church taken before March 2019.
Pastor Robin's
Sermon from Sunday,
June 28, 2020

Pastor Robin will be on vacation thru July 12th. If you have a Pastoral need, please call the church office (352-683-4870) or Rev. Donna Ives (203-305-5628) will be on call this week. Next week, Rev. Dr. Jerry Jones (616-302-5981) will be on call.

We thank Chance Martinez, our Member in Discernment, for preaching the on-line service for the next two Sunday's.
If you have a Prayer Request that you would like to be lifted up during the worship service, please send an email by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday to:
UCC Sponsored:
"Sacred Conversation to End Racism"
 “Race is Not Real – Racism is Real”
Register and become part of a listening and learning community.
Commit to gathering for five sessions via Zoom and learn best practices towards dismantling racism.

The Restorative Racial Justice Summer Institute Dates:
Wednesday, 6 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Standard Time
July 8 th  –15 th  – 22 nd  – 29 th and August 5 th
Please continue to financially support the church with your tithes and offerings. Our financial needs will not wait until our return to normalcy.

Options of sending your support:
1) Use your personal bank bill-pay to send checks to the church.
2) Mail checks to the church office address (4244 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609).
3) On-line giving: click on the red button above or donate thru our website

Thank You for your continued financial support!
Thank you all so much for your generous giving to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and we hope you will continue to give.

We will not be operating this coming Saturday, due to the 4th of July holiday. Next date of operation will be Saturday July 18th from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, for drop off AND pick up.

Chance, Enrique, Lisa, Gale, Cindy, and Alice
You can view the
Florida Conference UCC Newsletter
" Celebrate Florida" 
at


The Social Justice and Community Outreach Ministry encourages you to register to vote by mail. During these uncertain times, t’s a safe way to vote in upcoming elections. It’s very easy to register, and you can register anytime. Here’s what to do:


1.   Go to the website for Hernando County Supervisor of Elections
              https://www.hernandovotes.com/  
2.   Click “Vote by Mail”
3.   Click “Request Vote-by-Mail” Ballot
4.   You will be asked to fill out some basic information they need to find your
registration (e.g. name, address, date of birth)
5.   Select if you want a ballot for one or all upcoming elections.
6.   Click “Submit” when done. 

Note:
The primary election is August 18, 2020 and
the general election is November 3, 2020

Stay Connected with your church family and friends
during this Pandemic:

Facebook
Link:
 
Zoom
Link:
  • Every Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 pm - you can join in on an informal Zoom gathering. This is your opportunity to join in discussion and see your church family. This runs for about an hour.
  • Every Thursday evening at 7:00 pm - you can join an on-line discussion on "Race - How are we to Respond as Christians"
  • On the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm (July 28) - Book Study - Book title for July is "God Can't" by Thomas Jay Oord
YouTube
Spring Hill United Church of Christ's
Link:
Every Saturday
a recorded worship service from our sanctuary will be uploaded
for you to watch whenever it is convenient to you. 

This weekend's video and all previously recorded videos will be on this page,
click on the video you wish to view. If you haven't already, don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube page! Just hit the  Subscribe  button - it's FREE!

Check our church Facebook page for daily devotional, prayers, pertinent information, updates, and messages from Pastor Robin.
JULY
7/1 - Barb Boley
7/4 - Virginia Tooker
7/6 - Courtney Adams
7/7 - JoAnn Sheffield
7/8 - Sharon Meade
7/10 - Hal Akers
7/10 - Stephanie Cooper
7/12 - Sherrie Thurkins
7/13 - Pearle Saalborn
7/13 - Deb Whitman
7/16 - Cynthia Haring
7/17 - Paul Whitman
7/19 - Lisa Stinnett
7/25 - Walt Wiwczar
7/30 - Cleofe Forrey
7/30 - Tom Harris
7/30 - Michelle Roseland
7/31 - Cindy McElroy
JULY
7/6 - Dick & Sue Mattson
7/10 - August & Judith Dascenzo
7/23 - Wayne & Jane Miller
7/26 - Bruce & Deb Rafnell
Please remember to say Happy Birthday or Happy Anniversary to the above. If I have missed anyone, please let the office know.
Sherrie Raymond, Scott Harris, David Pulliam, Cindy McElroy,
Gail & Tom Calabro, Becky Bock, Myrtle Helfers, Mike Quinn,
Nancy McKenney, Ann Miller, Virginia Tooker, Connie LaMorte,
Eric Wolf and Loree Rose.
Local hospitals are in need of face masks. Lawannah Strongbear is a hospital volunteer and is reaching out to the sewers in our community. Lawannah is willing to buy the supplies needed. The pattern for the masks can be ordered off the internet or can be purchased at Joanne's. If you need more information, please contact Lawannah directly at 417-545-1033, or email her at lawannahstrongbear@gmail.com . She is also willing to come by and pick them up. Thank you!
No Matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here. JESUS didn't reject people,
neither do we.
Building abundant lives by sharing the LOVE of Jesus.
4244 Mariner Blvd.  
Spring Hill, FL 34609
352-683-4870