Greetings!
What's Happening this Week at
The Congregational Church
May 29, 2022
PASTOR JIM ON SABATICAL: Jim and Dawn Keough will be traveling on a study and vacation trip from May 16th through June 24th. Jim will be back in the pulpit on Sunday, June 26th. 
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This Week's Worship Leader:  Chaplain Don Doggett. Chaplain Doggett spent more than 20 years as an Army chaplain. He is a graduate of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to his two tours of duty in Viet Nam he has been the pastor of several churches.. We are honored to have Don Doggett back with us to remember those who have served this Memorial Day. Chaplain Don's message for this Memorial Day service is "We Remember".

SCRIPTURE LESSON FOR May 29, 2022
Luke 10:25-37
 Read by Karen Deutsch, Deacon
GREETERS FOR MAY: Darla & Dale Webb. 
USHERS: Larry Landermann, Penny Lisle, Doug Moe, and Dorothy Robertson. 
DEACON OF THE MONTH: Darla Webb.
 
SCRIPTURE READER: Karen Deutsch, a member of our Board of Deacons, will read the scriptures during the month of May.  
Altar Flowers & Bulletins

The Altar Flowers and Bulletins are given by Jim and Dawn Keough in celebration of Jim's 75th birthday. Yes, 3/4 of a century. Happy birthday, Jim!

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SPECIAL THANK YOU to everyone who signed up to support our altar flowers and our worship bulletins. Those who signed up have been contacted concerning their wishes. We will be taking the flowers to Hospice or sending them home with the donors.
Music This Week - May 29th
MUSIC MINISTRY FOR SUNDAY MAY 22nd: Our guest soloist this week is Joshua McVey. Joshua is a time-tested favorite at events throughout the south, bringing a radiant love of the Gospel through traditional Gospel Music. His music has been featured on the Dove Broadcasting Network, the Moment of Truth Telecast and he has sung in over a hundred churches in his career. We are excited to have Joshua with us to honor our country and our Lord during this Memorial Day service. You will hear the following patriotic selections: "I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb", "America, The Beautiful", "God Bless America", "America", and "God Bless the USA".

 Read More About ... Joshua McVey
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The Memorial Chimes will be played by Harriet Dawson.
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Our Music Director Kevin O'Connell will accompany and direct our worship music.
Covid Precautions
COVID PRECAUTIONS: Yes we are still concerned about the pesky COVID virus in all it's forms. Our church continues to encourage caution and protect the safety of our church family. Hand sanitizers are stationed throughout our facilities. Most of all - pray for God to intervene in this difficult circumstance.
Holy Communion
HOLY COMMUNION SUMMER DATES: Our dates for communion during the summer months are as follows: June 26th, August 7th and September 4th. Watch the weekly bulletin and email Newsletter ("This Week at the Congregational Church") for reminders. Always remember everyone who desires this blessing is welcome.

May Birthdays
Natalie Andrews (1), Dick Greene (5), Darla Webb (8), Dick Adams (9), Candy DeGarmo (10), Opal Posingies (15), Sherrie Zecher (17), Chris Colegrove (19), Bill Sellers (23), Bob Brooks and Mary Lucas (25), Bob Huey (27), Bonnie Pearson (29), and Ralph Cowell (30).
 
(If we missed your birthday, please, let us know. We will add you to the list.)
Coffee Hour
Our coffee hour program is closed for the summer months. This is due to reduced summer attendance, lack of helpers, and not having enough food donations. The fall coffee hours will resume on Labor Day weekend , September 4th.
Special Announcements
DAILY DEVOTIONAL MATERIALS. The new LARGE PRINT edition of "Our Daily Bread" just arrived pick up a copy on the literature table in the narthex. We always encourage you to take time for personal spiritual growth. Our church encourages prayer and daily Bible reading throughout the year. Use the available Our Daily Bread devotional guides and read a portion of scripture each day. If you are returning home ("up north") make sure to take a copy with you.  
GUEST SOUND BOOTH TECHNICIAN: While Billie and Bob Thatcher are away, the sound booth is being manned by our Audio/Video Mastermind Don Peterson. Please stop by and say hello to Don.   


INFANT AND TODDLER PANTRY: These beautiful outfits were hand made by Sherry Zecher for the children of the Infant and Toddler Pantry. We dedicated them recently at a Sunday Service. Thank you Sherry for the wonderful gift.
Church Memorial Garden
THE MEMORIAL GARDEN continues to develop and additional granite markers have been installed. We have recently received a delivery of long awaited granite markers. The new large marker with the first two verses of Psalm 23 is in place. Thank you to Jack Baird for all his efforts on this important area of our church property. Watch the garden for improvements and finishing touches over the next few weeks.
If you are interested in information about the memorial garden contact the church office.
Pastoral Care
PASTORAL CARE WHILE THE PASTOR IS AWAY. During Pastor Jim's absence please contact the church office 352-693-4545 or Nancy Doggett 352-603-1313 if you need pastoral care. Rev. Michael Coppock of Fairway Christian Church and their Pastoral Care Department will be assisting in any emergencies.  If you are ill or going to the hospital please let us know. We want to pray for you and be of service. Please be sure to check the "Prayer Request" section of our church website and pray for your church friends and their concerns.  PRAYER REQUESTS. Contact the church office at 352-693-4545 or the church web site Prayer Request section.  The welcome center has a supply of cards to register your prayer request.
 
DAILY DEVOTIONAL MATERIALS. We always encourage you to take time for personal spiritual growth. Our church encourages prayer and daily Bible reading throughout the year. Use the available Our Daily Bread devotional guides and read a portion of scripture each day. These books are free and available on the narthex visitors table.

If you cannot attend services at the church you can follow us online. Invite your friends, family members and neighbors to worship with us online

Accessing our livestream worship service on Sundays

Please note: You do not need a Facebook account
to access our live stream broadcasts. No sign up necessary!

From your computer, smartphone or tablet, go to our website, www.thecongregationalchurch.org (using your browser of choice: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.) (Give yourself a few minutes before the service to get set up.)

Click on the Facebook LIVE logo to go directly to our LIVE Service. The broadcast will begin automatically.

To get a notice of all upcoming live events, follow us on Facebook.

Don't forget to SHARE the video stream with your friends when it begins.
Accessing The Latest Worship Service ANYTIME!
If you missed the LIVE broadcast you can watch it anytime. Go to the website (thecongregationalchurch.org) and scroll down to the block that says "Sunday Worship Service" and click. It will take you directly to the latest recorded service
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If you need the Sunday Bulletin to follow along with the service, CLICK HERE. 
GENERAL FUND GIVING! 
Your continued support of the General Fund is "Essential". There will not be government funds available to bail us out. Your stepped up support during this time will be a blessing. 

Mail your gifts to: 
The Congregational Church,
P. O. Box 804,
Summerfield, Florida 34492. 

Or Give Online… Click the Donate button on our website, Then select the fund you wish to donate to.

Thank you!
OUR CHURCH JOURNEY. Get your copy of our beautiful book highlighting the journey of our church from the beginning in the Hampton Inn to our beautiful church facility and family of today. A gift of $25 to the Building Fund for each book. This is a limited edition volume, with a few copies available, so don't miss out. Available from the church office.

THE WALK OF FAITH - We continue to place Brick Pavers in both the Veterans Area at the flag poles and around the beautiful fountain area. Make a gift to the Building Fund of $100 and have a brick placed in honor/memory of a loved one or a veteran. You can place a brick in the fountain area walk-way to celebrate an event, memorialize a family member, or simply place your name on a brick to show your support for our church. Mail your check with "Brick Paver" in the memo section to the church along with the information you would like on your brick. There are three lines with 15 characters per line available on each brick. Contact the church office for more information.
                 
Thoughts for the Week
"No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation."                                                                                           - General Douglas MacArthur
 
 "It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle."                                                                         - General Norman Schwarzkopf
Prayer Requests
Prayer Requests for May 29, 2022
Can be found on our website at:

If You Have A New Prayer Request:
Please call the church office (352-693-4545) and give the information to Mary Starkweather. Rick Nelli will then see that the request is placed on the website list. More importantly remember to check the list regularly and pray for those in our church family who need your prayer support.

"While the pastor is away - the church must pray!"

15421 S US Hwy 301
Summerfield, FL 34491

Mailing Address: 
The Congregational Church,
P. O. Box 804,
Summerfield, Florida 34492
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for more information:
Church Office: (352) 693-4545
Reverend Jim: (352) 250-6160