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Who are the people in our neighborhood? Congregation Council Update #3
 
Looking at our immediate neighbors along Union Street, we find a diverse mix of homes, an auto repair shop, a regional hospital, a nursing home, a horse farm (next door), three churches, two office buildings, and a pizza shop! We comprise our own little village on just one street.
 
The 101 residences are a variety of single and multi-family homes housing an estimated 350 people. What would happen if we were to host a block party for all these folks? Who would come? What would we offer them? What would we learn from them?
 
Are there specific ways we can reach out to the different clusters of people, e.g. hospital staff,
homeowners, families with children? Share your ideas with Council members and the pastor as we seek to discern our mission outside our doors.
Music Notes
Tom Berryman, Music Director
Tenor, Tim Borchers will be singing during our August 26 service. Tim is a fine musician, a member of the Boston Saengerfest Men ' s Chorus and sang at CLC last summer. For the Offertory Music, Tim will be singing the gospel song " His eye is on the sparrow " and for Communion Music, Stephen Paulus ' setting of " How Great Thou Art. "
 
Our Johnson Organ was not quite ready last Sunday. Hopefully, all of the kinks will be worked out for a dependable return this coming Sunday!
 
Tom Berryman, Music Director
Youth News


Our thanks to Sammie Nichols and Hannah Kinney for tackling the weeding (!) and harvesting in the community garden. As produce--mostly several varieties of tomatoes--becomes available, congregants are welcome to take what you can use, and make a donation marked for the Natick Service Council.
Adult Formation

This Wednesday, 7:30, we will gather to discuss Hillbilly Elegy. Is this simply one man's memoir of growing up in Appalachian territory or can we ascribe a broader social and political meaning to this description of life in southern Ohio and neighboring West Virginia? Even if you haven't read the book, come for a lively discussion.

Bible Study

Led by Pastor Richard Hurst, the Bible study group meets each Thursday at the church. We invite you to join with us as we gather for coffee and refreshments at 9:45 a.m. in the Memorial Room so that the hour discussion/study can begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. 
Call to Action

AMMPARO, ADVOCACY AND ACCOMPANIMENT:

Two (identical) workshop opportunities to gain a larger picture of the immigrant crisis at our southern border--and learn how we can respond--are on the horizon, Saturday, October 13, from 9:00-3:00 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Providence, and Sunday, October 14, from 1:30-6:30 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Hartford. These are appropriate for both adults and high school youth. Cost is $10 and includes a light meal.
 
Three CLC folks are currently planning to attend the Providence training. Speak with Pr. Bourret or Joyce Simon if interested, and we'll plan for a carpool (or two!). Choose your date and destination.
Looking Ahead



We still need people to sign up for time slots for Natick Days, Saturday, September 8. See the sign-up sheet in the narthex, and get to know some of the people in our neighborhood!

On Sunday, August 26th, we celebrate the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost , 9:30 a.m.  worship,  Pastor Rebecca Bourret preaching and presiding.
READINGS FOR THIS WEEK
August 26 , 2018, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
 
On this coming Sunday, we conclude the reading of John 6. Do we find Jesus' teaching too difficult, or can we be led to believe? Come to worship, to receive the words of eternal life and to eat the bread from heaven.

First Reading                 Psalm                    Second Reading         Gospel
Sing For Joy
Enhance your understanding of the weekly scripture readings by listening to Sing For Joy http://www.stolaf.edu/singforjoy/ from St. Olaf College.  The Sing For Joy radio program, produced by St. Olaf College , has a simple mission: to explore the weekly themes of Christian worship by providing the best in sacred choral music and thoughtful commentary. The musical performances eloquently "do the talking," while the concise remarks from host Pastor Bruce Benson illuminate the meaning of the texts.
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