e-Lation! September 24, 2020 |
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A Reflection by Gyme Hardy |
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The incessant, bordering on irritating chirp of the two crickets who have taken up residence somewhere in the garage and beneath the window where I am trying to read. A distraction I couldn’t abide
--- until I stopped to think.
The crickets are another of God’s creatures.
They serve a purpose just like all other living things.
Apparently, at this moment, their purpose was to annoy me to the point I stopped what I was doing and listened and remembered God’s voice
is in even the smallest among us.
So, thank you, God, for annoying me to distraction
from what I thought was more important than listening to you.
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Church Events and Activities |
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Informational Budget Session and Annual Meeting |
Informational Budget Session:
Sunday, September 27
Virtual meeting following Worship
The Proposed Budget can be found on the website. If you would like a narrative copy, please contact Lou-Ann Poirier.
Annual Meeting:
Sunday, October 4
Virtual Meeting following Worship
The Annual report will be available on the website for you to review in advance.
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On Sunday, September 27 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. we will spend the afternoon playing Bingo. This will be an in-person and virtual event.
For In-Person: This is a weather dependent event. You will need to wear a mask, maintain a distance of 6 feet, hand sanitize and register for the event to attend. Registering for the event will allow us to provide enough tables for each family and limit the gathering size to 30 individuals. You only need to register for the in-person event.
For Virtual Bingo: We will be live via zoom.
You can pick up your bingo sheets at:
South Church between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A bucket of bingo sheets will be available in the side entrance.
If you live a Heritage Heights you can pick-up your bingo sheets at Janet Zeller’s house at 26B.
If you live at Havenwood you can pick-up your bingo sheets at Michelle DeCoste’s office in Spiritual Care or at Cy Sherman’s house at 119.
Please join Alison and other South Church Families for this fun, social hour. This event is open to all members of all ages.
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South Church Crop Walk 2020 |
This year during the Pandemic the normal CROP WALK has gone virtual! As it’s been said THE WALK MAY BE VIRTUAL, BUT THE NEED IS REAL.
Saturday, October 10 through Monday, October 12
is the designated weekend giving walkers three days during which to do their walk at a convenient time and place! To support this worthy cause you can go online then hit WALKERS, find Cy Sherman's name and hit DONATE. If you would prefer to send a check; please make it payable to:
CWS CROP HUNGER WALK and mail it to:
Cy Sherman at 33 Christian Ave. #119 in Concord, NH 03301
Thank you for your support. Cy Sherman, Captain
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"All Children Have the Right to
Simply be Children"
Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry. Two-thirds of this offering is used by the UCC's Justice and Witness Ministries to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects through grants. Neighbors in Need grants are awarded to UCC churches and organizations doing justice work in their communities. These grants fund projects whose work ranges from direct service to community organizing and advocacy to address systemic injustice. This year, special consideration will be given to projects focusing on serving our immigrant neighbors and communities. You can donate online.
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Since March 13 when the stay-at-home order was issued, South Church has sought to exercise an abundance of caution with regard to the coronavirus. Worship and ministry meetings have all been held remotely. Our choirs have only been able to visit one another remotely. Thank you to everyone for making such major adjustments! Needless to say, we are all eager to see one another again, but only in ways which are carefully planned to minimize any risk. We will be sending out a survey on Survey Monkey soon, requesting your feedback on some proposed ways of gradually opening our doors to one another. If you are unable to participate in the survey online, please call the church office and request a hard copy to be mailed to you.
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Edna Elle's family is looking to have some meals provided and delivered to their home. Please follow this link to sign up.
If you are unable to deliver the meals, please call the church office and we will arrange pick-up and delivery to their house.
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Vote on or before November 3! |
The stakes in the upcoming election have never been so high. Climate change, Racial Justice, the coronavirus pandemic, voter suppression and the health of our democracy will all be significantly affected by the outcome of the General Election. As people of faith, it is vital that we all vote. Please call the church office if you need help making a plan or have questions. |
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Please keep the following people in your thoughts and prayers....
Edna Elle
Judy Signor
Those who have had their homes, communities, businesses, and churches threatened or damaged by the West Coast wildfires.
Those in the Gulf Coast area who are recovering from the ravages of Hurricane Sally.
If you would like the congregation to pray for someone and be added to our prayer list, please contact Lou-Ann Poirier. She will also make Jed aware of your prayers.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month |
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is in
need of help, the Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire is available 24/7 at their confidential hotline, 1-866-841-6229. They are also available by confidential chat or text
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.
at (603)606-9166 or online. An invitation to awareness will be offered during worship on Sunday October 11.
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The South Church Amazon Smile account is another way for you to support the church. When shopping on Amazon please look for South Congregational Church Concord NH under the Smile charities. It is that simple. One family's shopping donated $125.00 for South Church in the last 3 months. We appreciate your support! |
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The Office Hours for entering the building are
Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
However, for any reason that you need to enter the building, please call the Office (224-2521) to let them know you will be arriving and please wear a mask and sanitizer. If you do not have one, we will have masks and sanitizer available.
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