TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
AUGUST 20, 2023
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CHRIST CONGREGATIONAL UCC
JOIN US FOR WORSHIP IN THE SANCTUARY
10:30 AM
JOIN US FROM ANYWHERE ON FACEBOOK LIVE
WORSHIP RESOURCES BELOW
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"Go, My Children, with My Blessing" |
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Sheet Music is here! Remember to click. Special Music links too!
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PLEASE CLICK OUR LOGO FOR "CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM 101" |
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“WELCOME!"
We are so glad you are here!”
As we enter our church, as we live as members, as we experience important life-cycle events (falling in love, marrying, parenting, baptism, coming out, transitioning, etc.), words of welcome and support, understanding and love are what we all long for. This manifestation of God’s Extravagant Welcome and the justice and social witness that accompany it are the heart of what we hope to show our community and all who walk through the doors of Christ Congregational United Church of Christ.
PEACE BE WITH YOU!
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Pastor Candy is on medical leave following hip replacement surgery on August 15th. Pulpit supply is being provided by Rev. Lisa LeSueur on Sunday, August 20th and by Rev. Keith Scott on August 27th. Please contact Tracy Williams, Administrative Assistant, for help with any pastoral emergencies.
For those that would like to send cards or letters to Pastor Candy below is her mailing address:
Pastor Candy Thomas
9971 W. Bay Harbor Drive #204
Bay Harbor Islands, FL. 33154
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ARE YOU CURIOUS ABOUT CCC OR ABOUT THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST?
Pastor Candy would be happy to meet with you to talk about our Christian faith, your spiritual journey, and to discuss what church membership means. Please let her know if you're interested!
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CALENDAR
Sat. Aug 19 | 10:30am
CCC Women's meeting & book discussion
ZOOM 873 1378 2316
Sun. Aug 20 | 10:30 am
Worship in the Sanctuary
& Facebook Live
Sun. Aug 27 | 10:30 am
Worship in the Sanctuary
& Facebook Live
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
MOONLIGHT DRUM CIRCLE
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
7 p.m. in our Garden Chapel
COMMUNITY CHOIR OPEN TO ALL!
Practice begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2023
and will be weekly. The choir will present a free Christmas concert on
Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the church.
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CCC WOMEN'S DIAPER COLLECTION
CCC Women are collecting diapers for parents of homeless children for S.O.S. They especially need toddler sizes. Monetary donations can be given to Cindy Ketzle or sent to the church made out to CCC Women. There is a box in Kelsey for ongoing collection.
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"Dancing in the Dark: We Shall Prophesy!
Annual Gathering 2023 Registration Now Open
Now is the time to gather the church and to celebrate and recommit to our shared covenant as The United Church of Christ in Florida comes together at the Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive in Orlando, Oct. 12-14 for the 2023 Annual Gathering of the Florida Conference of the United Church of Christ. (October 12th will provide optional "pre-events" in the afternoon and evening, Further details will be announced soon.)
This year's theme is taken from Acts 2:17-20. In addition to other invited guests and friends, we are honored and excited to be joined by the Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, recently elected as the 10th General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ.
We've secured a room block at the Rosen Plaza Hotel with discounted nightly rates.
If you will need accommodations during your stay in Orlando, we strongly urge you to register and secure your room early, as the number of rooms is limited, and it's quite possible that we'll sell out well before the Sept. 11 deadline for registrations that include accommodations. If you wish to take advantage of these discounted rates, you must register and pay here by no later than Sept. 11. Registrations may be canceled by calling (407) 835-7501 before 4 p.m. on Sept. 11. Please call (407) 835-7501 or email dcyril@uccfla.org for assistance.
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Jessica Carvalho 8/3
Tracy Nodarse 8/3
Travis Smith 8/13
Francis Tirb 8/24
Laura Suescun 8/29
Judy Carlson 8/30
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Global Ministries offers a weekly prayer for one of our global mission partners. This week's prayer is with Syria. To read their mission moment, please click the Global Ministries IMAGE. Below is this week's prayer, united we pray.
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Loving God.
We come before you today with heavy hearts, seeking your divine intervention and mercy for the people of Syria. We acknowledge their immense suffering due to the long-lasting war, catastrophic economic downturn, and political turmoil. We lift our prayers, asking for healing and peace to embrace the nation.
Gracious Provider.
We pray for the provision of basic necessities for the people of Syria. Many families struggle to meet their daily needs, facing food scarcity, lack of shelter, and limited access to clean water and healthcare. We implore you to open the doors of generosity and compassion so they may find relief from their suffering.
Mighty God.
As we reflect on the passage from Genesis 45: 1-15, we are reminded of the powerful story of Joseph and his brothers. It is a moment of reconciliation, forgiveness, and redemption.
Lord, we pray that You would grant the people of Syria the same spirit of forgiveness and reconciliation in their own lives. Just as Joseph was able to see beyond the hurt and betrayal, help the people of Syria and all of us, to look beyond the wounds we have suffered, and find the strength to extend forgiveness to those who have wronged us.
Teach us to let go of resentment and bitterness, replacing them with compassion and grace, love and reconciliation.
In this world filled with division and strife. Help us to see the humanity in others, to recognize their pain and struggles, and to extend a hand of reconciliation and peace.
Lord Jesus, you are our only hope! In your Glorious Name, we pray – Amen.
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REMEMBERED IN OUR CONTINUING PRAYERS
Joan Hansen, Maggie McDowell, Carol McCreary, Mary Ellen Prather, Mary and Frank Tirb, Bradley Everhardt, Julio Balcells, Jessica Nodarse, Bianca Montelegro, Mark, Julie Henkel, Merly Alonso, Bianca and Nina Sarmento and the friends and family of J.J Newby Ketzle and Sarah Wiley, Stone Coram and Brenda Best.
For Pastoral Care Needs, please call Pastor Candy directly at 925-640-9289 or you may call and leave a message with the Church Office, 305-235-9381.
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Thank you so much for the generous gifts of your time, treasure and talent in pursuit of A Just World For All! |
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The Rev. Candace Thomas | Pastor
Graham Bryan | Moderator & President
Jay Harragin | Music Director
Tracy Williams | Editor
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