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Meetings and Services
this Week:
-9:00 a.m. Worship Service
-Coffee Hour
-Foodshare's Mobile Van at Church of Hope
-11:15 a.m. Bible Study
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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:
More About Us
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Summer Worship Service and Office Hours
On Sundays we gather at 9:00 a.m. for worship and will continue this time throughout the summer, through and including Sunday, September 9th.
Summer Sunday school is offered each week for children in 3rd grade and under.
During the summer, our Choir is off. If you are willing to share a musical gift during one of our summer services, please contact Bruce Gale, our Minister of Music ([email protected]).
Also, Sally Fritsche, our Administrative Assistant, is in the Church Office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon during the summer.
Stephanie Haines, our Minister of Mission and Faith Formation, is off for the summer and will resume her regular schedule on Sunday, August 26th.
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Bible Study
Bible Study will meet next Tuesday, June 26th in the Parish House at 11:15 a.m. The group will then take a summer break and resume meeting on Tuesday mornings in August. Details to be announced.
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| Rev. Esslinger on Sabbatical - July 2nd to August 6th
Our Pastoral Relations Committee, Deacons and Trustees have approved Pastor Denise taking some of her sabbatical time this summer. She was due for sabbatical time two years ago, but made the request to reserve the time for the future. This summer she will be taking one month of the three months granted. Pastor Denise will be away from Monday, July 2nd and returning to the office on Tuesday, August 7th. This includes one month of sabbatical time along with one week of vacation.
Rev. Dr. Sharon Ledbetter will be providing worship leadership and pastoral care while Denise is away. Deacons will be on call for pastoral care and emergencies. They can be reached by calling the Church Office (860-228-3077). On Sunday, July 22nd, when Rev. Ledbetter will be away, Steve Weir will be providing pulpit supply.
If you have any questions about this time, please feel free to speak with Pastor Denise or Phyllis Kurz who serves as Chairperson of our Pastoral Relations Committee.
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Willing Weeders Needed!
Our Trustees are looking for folks who are willing to help weed around the church during the upcoming summer months to keep our church grounds looking great.
There are a few weeks still available:
July 8th
August 26th
September 2nd
September 9th
September 23rd
September 30th
There is a sign up sheet underneath the name tags or you can sign up by calling the Church Office (860-228-3077). Weeding takes about an hour. Please consider signing up for a week or two. If you have any questions, please speak with Steve Weir, chairperson of our Board of Trustees. Thank you!
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Summer Potluck & Prayer Gatherings
Please plan to join us on Wednesday evenings July 11th, July 25th, August 8th and August 22nd for our summer Potluck and Prayer gatherings. 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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Cards for Maggie Nolan-Thibault and Paul Miller
Maggie Nolan-Thibault and Paul Miller continue in rehab. If you'd like to send a note or card to lift their spirits, here are their addresses:
Maggie Nolan-Thibault
c/o Glastonbury Health Care Center
1175 Hebron Avenue
Room 205
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Paul Miller
c/o Glastonbury Health Care Center
1175 Hebron Avenue
Room 202
Glastonbury, CT 06033
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Summer Picnics at the Hebron Douglas Library
Please join us for complimentary "Summer Picnics" at the Douglas Library in Hebron, 22 Main Street. Enjoy a delicious lunch at 12 pm in the library community room along with a surprise visit from a guest "Mystery Reader" for children of all ages. The dates are as follows: July 10th, picnic provided by FennAgain's Restaurant, July 17th, picnic provided by Gina Marie's Restaurant, July 24th, picnic provided by Georgia's Restaurant and July 31st, picnic provided by Something Simple Café. All are welcome to enjoy!
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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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4th Annual Gilead Golf Open - September 26th
This year's golf tournament will take place at Blackledge Country Club on Wednesday, September 26th. All proceeds from the tournament go to support the missions and ministries of our Church. Here are the various ways in which you can be involved:
Golfer: NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, just a willingness to have a good time. For a nominal fee of $100 per golfer you will enjoy a continental breakfast, bag lunch, eighteen holes of golf with a cart and an all you can eat buffet dinner featuring prime rib and chicken marsala. Entry forms are available at the sign-up table in the hall or from any committee member.
Corporate Sponsor: Levels of $425 (includes two golfers) and $200 are available. Each include a banner to be displayed at registration and dinner along with media recognition.
Tee Sponsor: Show your support by making a $100 donation. This level includes a sign placed at one of the tee boxes on the course indicating your support along with media recognition
Individual Sponsor: For a $50 donation you can support the event and receive media recognition. Other monetary amounts will graciously be accepted.
Silent Auction Item: Donate an item of significant value to be auctioned off at the event. For reference past items have included tickets to a college or professional sporting event, one week time share vacation, afternoon of sailing.
Raffle Item: Donate an item to be raffled off at the event. Popular items include gift certificates, gift baskets and golf accessories or apparel.
Please consider being a part of this "fun" and "fund" raising event for our church. Contact a member of the committee to register as a golfer or discuss a donation.
Gilead Open Committee: Ken Cook, Tim Fellman, Harvey Desruisseaux, Steve Petro, Glen Hadley, Jack Hooker, and Doug Stewart
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AHM Youth and Family Services' Survey
On behalf of the Andover, Hebron and Marlborough, Youth and Family Services, Coalition for a Healthy Empowered Community (CHEC), we are requesting that parents and guardians consider helping our coalition by completing the online survey via the link below. The survey shouldn't take longer than 5-10 minutes. As an incentive for participation, CHEC is raffling off 4, $25.00 Stop and Shop gift cards for participants who provide contact information at the end of the online survey (contact information will not be linked to responses in anyway).
This survey is designed to collect information from adults in the RHAM community regarding perceptions of youth substance use and related behaviors as well as resources available to support community education.
The data collected from this survey will be used to support program planning for AHM Youth Service Bureau's Drug-Free Communities Grant from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration.
The survey link can be found here:
For more information about AHM's CHEC Coalition or Drug Free Communities Program, please contact, Michelle Hamilton or Brendan Grimm, CHEC Prevention Coordinator at 860-228-9488.
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Dear Gilead Knitting Circle Members,
Thank you so much for the beautiful blue prayer shawl. I feel comfort and peace when I put it over my heart. Blessings to all of you who provide these wonderful healing shawls to those in need. You brighten so many lives!
Elaine Aubin
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Upcoming Sunday Worship Servers
Ushers for this Sunday: Judi Brandi and Alice Marien
Ushers for next week: Margot and Joe Sheehan
Deacon of the Day for this Sunday: Jim Ledbetter
Deacon of the Day for next week: Amy Huhn
Liturgist: Harvey Desruisseaux Acolyte: Leah Petro
Call to Worship: Ella Cabrera
Coffee Hour Host for this Sunday: Potluck
Coffee Hour Host for next week: To be determined
Greeters for this Sunday: Diane Dixon and Ginny Grabowski
Greeter for next week: Tim Fellman
Summer Sunday School Teachers for this Sunday: PreK/K: Jackie Lage
Grades 1-3: Cheryl Lage
Summer Sunday School Teachers for next Sunday: PreK/K: Sharon McKenna
Grades 1-3: Nancy Thorpe
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Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Week
Mark 4: 35-41
Mighty God, we seek your presence. Speak a word of peace, we pray, to calm our troubled sea. Nudge us away from fear and toward faith. Fill us with awe and open our eyes to see you in our boat this very day. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
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Contact Info
Sally Fritsche
Administrative Assistant
Hebron, Ct 06248
860-228-3077
Summer Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until noon (Parish House)
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until noon (Parish House)
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