"WHAT'S HAPPENING"
at Spring Hill United Church of Christ
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Hello Beloved Community!
As you read this, the leadership of SHUCC is in the midst of preparing for a very busy weekend ahead, and there are so many opportunities for you to actively participate in the ministries and work of the congregation. It all starts this coming Saturday from 9-11 am with Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry being open from 9-11 am. This ministry is dependent on donations of food and or finances, so please remember that you can bring donations on any Sunday and placing them in the bin in the lobby, and you can also bring donations during the regular pantry hours.
Once the pantry closes at 11:00 am, a group of us will be gathering to pick up trash/litter around our campus and also on the road beside the campus (Augustine) that we adopted a couple of years ago. If any of you would like to join us, please do. We have vest and other supplies for those of you who can join us.
Now on to Sunday, we will be having our traditional worship service at 10:00 am, followed by the Annual Meeting of the congregation directly after worship. This is a very important meeting each year and I encourage all of you, members and friends alike, to join us for this meeting. You are encouraged to take the time to review the annual report that you should have received in an email and bring your questions and ideas with you to the meeting. At 4:00 pm Sunday, we will be having our first monthly contemporary service in the main sanctuary. This will be held on the fourth Sunday of every month. The community will be invited and we will be having guest musicians as part of the service. We will then end the day on Sunday at 6:00 pm by continuing the book study that is being facilitated by Tom St. Clair.
Looking ahead, I would just like to remind you of the Shawn Thomas concert on Saturday, February 5 at 6:00 pm. This is a free concert, and the community is invited to attend. You do not want to miss this event. It will be a wonderful night of worship.
Then on Saturday, February 19 at 6:00 pm, we will be having our first annual “We Love You Banquet” for the widows and widowers in the congregation. The Fellowship Hall will be converted into an Italian restaurant. This Sunday there will be a sign-up sheet for volunteer cooks, servers, host/hostesses, clean-up crew and drivers (delivery and transportation). For those of you who would like to attend but can’t drive at night, please call the church office and we will arrange transportation for you. For those of you who don’t feel comfortable attending in person, please call the church office and we will deliver the food to you.
Lastly, I just want to remind all of you that I am here for you. It is my honor to serve you as Pastor and I want you to feel free to reach out to me if you find yourself, or if you know someone, in need of pastoral care. I would be honored to visit with anyone in need.
I hope you are all having a great week. Thank you for all that you continue to do for SHUCC and the community around us. Love ya…mean it!
-Chance
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Due to increasing numbers of Covid in our area
Fellowship Hour is cancelled for the month of January.
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With the Omicron variant of COVID becoming more widespread, please closely monitor yourselves. If you think you have symptoms, even if you think they are mild, please refrain from attending in-person worship. This is out of an abundance of caution but it is important for the health and safety of everyone. |
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If you would like to provide altar flowers
(In Honor of/In Memory of/To the Glory of God, etc.) in the coming weeks/months - there is a flower
sign-up sheet in the hallway. Due to rising costs, the price per bouquet has gone up to $27.00.
Thank you!
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Our first "Ted Talk" will take place on Tuesday, January 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. We hope you can join us. We plan to meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
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If you are considering joining our church family and want to find out more information about us, please mark your calendars and plan to attend the SHUCC Explorers Luncheon on January 30th at 11:15 a.m., following worship.
Please be sure and sign the sheet on the Welcome desk in the lobby, by this Sunday (1/23).
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Our ongoing study of the book entitled “The Bible You Didn’t Know You Could Believe In” by Dr. Jeff Frantz will end February 27, meaning we have seven more sessions. For the month of January we will continue to meet in the Sanctuary at 6:00 pm. However, starting in February we will meet in the Sanctuary building immediately following worship service. So our last four sessions will be from 11:15 – 12:00 and we will be studying the book chapter entitled: The Jesus You Didn’t Know You Could Believe In.” |
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PLEASE PRAY FOR..Sherrie Raymond, Scott Harris, Myrtle Helfers, Carrie Haggerty, Tristan, Patty, Jim Fairchild, Kathy Scheible, Janet Pruitt, Randy, Brittany, Horst Hackemer, Kelly Trask, Joann Edmonds, Lurena Rice, Deb Kazmierczak, Andy, LaRetta Thompson, Jill Thompson, Addy Hackl, Melody, Mike Dearolf and Margie Skebos, Steve Whitney, Jo Georgeff, Ted Shepherd, Family of Andy Andersons, Rita, Barbara Davis, Sandy Parker, Linda & Ron, Sarah, Matthew, Ruth, Bill Ulrich, Marty McCarthy and our Country.
(If we need to take a name off the Prayer list, please let the office know.)
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The Proposed changes to our Church By-Laws will be under New Business at the Annual Congregational Meeting to be held this Sunday, January 23, 2022. |
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The Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry will be open this Saturday, January 22nd from 9am - 11am. Please take note that the regular schedule of the first and third Saturdays have changed ONLY for the month of January.
The Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry ministry helps us reach our hungry, worried and lonely neighbors with a little bit of food, and a whole lot of love. Thank you to all who give food, finances and/or time to this outreach.
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We are in need of the following:
Cereal / Pasta and sauce / Canned pasta /
Canned fruit / Canned veggies / Peanut butter /
Jelly / Crackers / Canned meat (tuna, chicken etc.) Macaroni and cheese / Rice / Beans / Canned soup, chili, stew, etc.
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Starting on February 1st,
our Bible Study will be from
3:00 pm - 4:00 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
and from
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
in the Sanctuary.
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Our Food for Thought program provides snacks for kids at Spring Hill Elementary. This helps the kids concentrate and learn, as well as relieving a financial burden of the teachers, who would normally provide the snacks from their own funds. When you donate to the food pantry, include non-sugary cereal, goldfish crackers, and other non-sugary snacks.
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Our long-time member,
Mary Bondegard,
will be celebrating her 100th Birthday on February 12th. Let's shower her with cards from her church family.
Her address is:
203 S. Moody Road, #213
Palatka, FL 32177
Let's Brighten Mary's Special Day!
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Announcements will be made by the person leading the service each week rather than multiple people making individual announcements. If you have an announcement that you would like to be made on Sunday, please send the wording and details of the announcement to either the church office (shuccoffice@gmail.com) or to Chance (shucc.mid@gmail.com) by Noon on the Friday before you want the announcement made. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
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Spring Hill United Church of Christ - YouTube PAGE
The Sunday worship service will be uploaded to our page each week.
Link:
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DUE TO TECHNICAL COMPLICATIONS -
THE WORSHIP SERVICE WAS NOT RECORDED AND UPLOADED TO YOUTUBE. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR APOLOGIES - WE ARE WORKING ON CORRECTING THE PROBLEM.
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PRAYER CHAIN:
If you would like to have someone added to the Prayer Chain or be part of the Prayer Chain, please call Gloria Bulau at 352-686-3312 or send an email to deergloria@tampabay.rr.com. Your request will remain confidential.
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1/23 - Loree Rose
1/27 - Martine Beaumont
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JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES
1/23 - Pat & Carol Castagna
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Please remember to say Happy Birthday to the above.
If we have missed anyone, please let the office know.
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Marty will be taking time off in February and in April. We are looking for someone to volunteer to help out in the church office while she is away.
Dates needed in February:
Thursday, February 10th
Dates needed in April:
Tuesday, April 12th & 19th
Thursday, April 14th & 21st
If you can volunteer, give her a call at 352-683-4870.
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- Mondays: 9:00 am -1:00 pm (Chance will be in the office / Marty works from home)
- Tuesday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Marty) / 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Chance)
- Wednesday: Administrative Day - Office is Closed to outside calls and visits - unless an emergency. We will have a volunteer come in on that day.
- Thursday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Marty) / Chance is off
- Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Marty) / 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Chance)
If you would like Chance to visit you, please call him at 727-809-2390.
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Bring in your used print cartridges for recycling -
drop box is in narthex!
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Please continue to financially support the church with your
tithes and offerings.
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Building abundant lives by sharing the LOVE of Jesus. |
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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.
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4244 Mariner Blvd.
Spring Hill, FL 34609
352-683-4870
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