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Meetings and Services
this Week:
Wednesday, April 18th:
-9:30 a.m. Book Discussion Group
-7:00 p.m. Choir
-7:00 p.m. Financial Peace University
Thursday, April 19th:
-7:00 p.m. Council
Saturday, April 21st:
-9:00 a.m. to noon Spring Work Day
-8:30 a.m. Worship Service
-10:00 a.m. Worship Service
-Sunday School
-Coffee Hour
-11:30 a.m. Youth Choir
Monday, April 23rd:
-7:30 p.m. Board of Christian Education
Tuesday, April 24th
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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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Youth Mission Trip to Philadelphia
Our Youth Mission Team arrived safely in Philadelphia, enjoyed some grocery shopping in the rain, and have begun their mission work in the City of Brotherly Love. They will be there through Thursday, April 19th. A blog has been set up so you can follow their trip. Follow them at:
www.gccyouthtravel.wordpress.com
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Spring Work Day - Saturday, April 21st
Our church's Spring Work Day will be this Saturday, April 21st (rain date of Saturday, April 28th) from 9 a.m. to noon. Come and help to spruce up the church grounds and do some cleaning inside. Donuts, coffee and juice will be provided. Please join us!
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Special Collection for the H.I.H.S. Food Bank!
The 4th grade Sunday School class will be collecting some much needed items for the Hebron Interfaith Human Services Food Bank through this Sunday, April 22nd. Currently the food bank is most in need of:
- Dish Soap
- Laundry Detergent
- Toilet Paper (single wrapped or 4 pack)
- Canned Pasta
- Juice Boxes
Children will be collecting the items outside of the Sanctuary this Sunday and personally delivering them to HIHS during our "Love Your Neighbor: Day of Caring" on April 28th. The class will also be "sprucing up" the food bank with a spring clean and new flower boxes to make the building more beautiful and welcoming. If you should have any questions please contact Kathy Lukow at (860) 228-3435 or Jaime McKinley at (860) 228-1415. Thank you for your support!
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You're Invited to an Ice Cream Social! - Saturday, April 28th
Our Kindergarten and 1st Grade Sunday School students invite you to join them for ice cream and fun! On Saturday, April 28th, the class will be hosting an ice cream social from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Russell Mercier Senior Center, 14 Stonecroft Drive in Hebron, Building D. Children will serve ice cream and visit seniors all the while having some fun playing BINGO and creating crafts together. The young people are look forward to making new friendships! All are welcome and this event is free. If you should have any questions please contact Marybeth Aker at (860) 228-1079 or Cathy Luddy at (860) 228-1577.
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Save A Life - Free Narcan Training - Thursday, April 26th
Free Narcan Training at AHM Youth & Family Services will be offered on Thursday, April 26th at AHM Youth & Family Services (25 Pendleton Drive) from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Please contact AHM Youth & Family Services at 860-228-9488 to register.
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Peace, Love and Art: Hope for the Children of the Serapio School in Mexico
Please join us for "Peace, Love and Art: Hope for the Children of the Serapio School in Mexico", an ice cream and arts fundraiser on Friday, April 27th from 6-8 pm at the church. This community event is being hosted by Skylar Haines, a member of Gilead Church and junior at RHAM High School. "Peace, Love & Art" will feature live music entertainment, games (including the much anticipated sponge target toss featuring brave teachers) and opportunities to create your own works of art with the instruction of local artists.
Thanks to your generosity last year, Skylar was able to start-up and incorporate a music program and computer center for the Serapio School where she taught English and volunteered. The school has nothing, lacks sufficient funding, and has extremely underdeveloped educational programs as a direct consequence. Teaching there showed her just how much the children could do with a little support. The children there are resilient, full of joy and willing to learn if only given the supplies, instruction, and funding they need to be successful. We hope you will consider supporting the children of Serapio and Skylar's efforts in giving them the same opportunities she feels she has been blessed with. All proceeds will support the continued development of these programs.
Tickets are $5 per person and include all you can eat ice cream sundaes and can be purchased after worship or at the door the night of the event. Tie dye "Peace, Love & Art" shirts will also be available for sale and tickets towards a "Gift Tree".
For questions or to volunteer, please contact Skylar at [email protected] or visit her table after worship, outside the Sanctuary. Thank you for your support. It is truly a blessing!
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Sunday School Mission Project - A Day of Caring - Saturday, April 28th
- Preschool : Hebron Fire Department (April 29th during Sunday School Classes. Fire Department will visit GCC. Children made baked goods for blood drive in February).
- Kindergarten - 1st Grade : Hebron Senior Center, 14 Stonecroft Drive - Ice Cream Social, 1 - 3 pm.
- 2nd - 3rd Grades: Douglas Library, 22 Main Street - Planting, inspirational bookmarks and lemonade stand, 9 - 11 am.
- 4th Grade: Hebron Interfaith Human Services, 20 Pendleton Drive - Planting, outside clean-up and food bank drive, 9 - 11 am.
- 5th - 6th Grades: Hebron Elementary School, 92 Church Street - Playground landscape project and teacher appreciation, pick a shift 10 - 12 pm or 12 - 2 pm.
- 7th - 8th Grades: AHM Youth & Family Services, Playground clean-up project for KinderRHAMa Preschool Program inside RHAM High school, 85 Wall Street, 1 - 3 pm.
Love Your Neighbor T-Shirts will be available to take home on Sunday, April 15th and Sunday, April 22nd! Visit our table outside the Sanctuary. Please wear your t-shirt during your service project on April 28th and Children's Sunday on June 10th!
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As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
- John 13: 34-35
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Gilead Relay for Life Fundraising Event - Saturday, April 28th
The Columbia Leo Club's 7th Annual Variety Show is Saturday April 28, 2018, 7:00 pm at Columbia Town Hall, 323 Route 87 Columbia. $10 per person, tickets available at the door. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life and Camp Rising Sun (Cancer Camp for Kids). Leos donate the relay portion to our Gilead Team. (Last year they donated $1,600 to our team). There will be Door Prizes, Basket drawings and more.
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Blankets Plus - Mother's Day Cards
Please consider purchasing your Mother's Day cards following worship on April 29th and May 6th. The cost of a card is $5.00. With your purchase, a Church World Service blanket will be donated in honor of your mother, grandmother, aunt or any special woman in your life. Think of all the love and care the special women in your life have given you and in return, "blanket the world with love"!
Some 8,000 congregations and groups across the country help people in need around the world, including the U.S. For over 60 years, Church World Service (CWS) has worked in partnership with local communities to identify their needs and access the resources they need to build the foundation for a more viable future including blankets, tents, and food and other emergency supplies in the wake of a disaster. Stop by the Mother's Day Card table, staffed by our Board of Mission's Hunger and Heating Subcommittee, and learn more about this special mission opportunity and places where blankets are shipped around the country. Please contact Stephanie Haines with questions at (860) 228-3077. Thank you!
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Drug Take Back Day! - Saturday, April 28th
AHM Youth and Family Services is hosting a free collection and safe disposal of unwanted medications on Saturday, April 29th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at RHAM High School (85 Wall Street). Drop off your unwanted medications. Medications must be in original containers, with name crossed out. No needles or sharps will be accepted. For further information, please contact AHM Youth and Family Services at 860-228-9488.
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"Favorites Tea" - Saturday, May 5th
The Fellowship Committee will be hosting their annual "Favorites Tea" in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, May 5th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please plan to attend and bring your favorite teacup and a sweet or savory treat to share. Also, please feel free to invite your "favorite female" as your guest. There will be a home décor, kitchen gadget and accessory swap (such as jewelry, hats, scarves, belts, purses, etc.) to share. Please sign up on the sheet outside of the Sanctuary. If you have any questions, please speak with Gloria Kimball.
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Walk Against Hunger - Saturday, May 5th
On Saturday, May 5th, we will be participating in Foodshare's Annual Walk Against Hunger. We are forming a team called ACHM Hunger Action Team. To join the team or to sponsor the team, please go to Foodshare.org and sign in under "ACHM Hunger Action Team". We will also have registration forms on the table under the name tags. This 2 mile walk, which starts and ends at Dunkin' Donuts Park, raises money for both Foodshare, our regional food bank, along with Hebron Interfaith Human Services, our local food bank. We will meet at the Church at 8:45 a.m. on May 5th to carpool together to Dunkin' Donuts Park. Thank you!
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to Kaitlyn Williams and Eric Timreck who were married on Saturday, April 14th. Rev. Jonathan Chapman officiated at the wedding.
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Dottie Taggart's 94th Birthday
We celebrated Dottie Taggart's 94th birthday following worship this past Sunday, April 15th. Dottie's birthday is April 17th.
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Rolling River Rampage: Experience the Ride of a Lifetime with God
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you!" -Isaiah 43: 2
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is an ecumenical program sponsored by the churches of Hebron, and is open to all children entering kindergarten through fifth grade. This year VBS will be held Monday, July 23rd hrough Friday, July 27th from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Gilead Congregational Church.
This year our theme is "Rolling River Rampage." At the Rolling River Rampage, children will meet our fantastic river guides and Romper, the river otter. After a high-energy opening assembly, children will experience an interactive Bible lesson followed by a variety of activities, crafts, music and recreation as well as a tasty treat in our snack zone. Participants will also be able to contribute to our mission project.
Early Bird Special: All registration forms/payments received by July 4, 2018 will be only $25 per child. All registration forms received after July 4, 2018 will be $30 per child. The fee covers class materials, daily snacks, crafts, and outdoor recreation. Scholarships are available.
Please make checks payable to Gilead Congregational Church with VBS in the memo line and include a completed registration form. Registration forms can be found underneath the name tags outside of the Sanctuary. Please mail checks and registration form to Gilead Congregational Church/VBS, 672 Gilead Street, Hebron, CT 06248 or give them to Stephanie Haines or Lydia Abu-Rahmeh. We hope you will join us!
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Upcoming Sunday Worship Servers
Ushers for this Sunday: Susan and Les Fredette
Ushers for next week: Deborah Scarpa and Deb Boone
Deacon of the Day for this Sunday: Doug Stewart
Deacon of the Day for next week: Gary Sarra
Liturgist: Glen Hadley Acolyte: To be determined
Call to Worship: Tucker Haines
Coffee Hour Hosts for this Sunday: Deb Boone and Alice Marien
Coffee Hour Hosts for next week: Potluck Coffee Hour
Greeter for this Sunday: Janet Leary
Greeter for next week: Elaine Aubin
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Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Week
John 10: 11-18
Shepherding God, we are confident that we are known and loved by you. Help us to draw close to you, that by loving trust and attentive listening, we may grow in love that is genuine in its caring and self-sacrifice. Nurture and equip us as faithful followers of your gospel so that we may serve you humbly and faithfully. In Jesus' name 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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