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Spring Hill United Church of Christ

October 20, 2021

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A special meeting of the SHUCC Congregation was held on Sunday, October 17, 2021 following worship to vote on the Church Profile. Moderator Larry Spaulding called the meeting to order at 10:45 a.m. The clerk indicated that the quorum requirement had been met.

The Moderator thanked the SHUCC Church Profile committee and chairperson Tom St. Clair for their work in preparing the document. A motion was made by Rich Ives to accept the Profile as printed. The motion was seconded by Jerry Thomas. The motion passed. Jerry Thomas noted that several years ago the church received “earth movement” money to cover sinkhole damage. Although there is not a specific place to address this in the profile, the fact that our facilities are “sinkhole-free” might be important for the Search Committee to know.

Cindy Cannioto noted that it may be difficult to find an ordained pastor to fill our needs as a part-time pastor and thus asked if we could consider a lay minister. The response was affirmative. The Moderator explained that a lay minister is a member of a local church whose congregation has recommended that he/she be named a lay minister by the Conference. A lay minister can fill all responsibilities of a pastor (including officiating communion). A lay minister can serve no longer than one year without having his/her status renewed. A lay minister can serve as pulpit supply (Sunday worship only), part-time, or full-time according to the needs of the church. The process includes: recommendation from a local church to the Church on Ministry Committee of the Conference. That group then determines whether or not the person is qualified. The Moderator indicated that the next meeting of the Church on Ministry Committee is in November.

There was some discussion as to timing. The Church Council has secured pulpit supply through the end of this calendar year. At a special meeting, the congregation could vote to hire a lay minister for either pulpit supply, part-time, or full-time for up to a year. The Moderator noted that this would allow the Search Committee to fulfill their obligations with less time pressure. Rich Ives advised the congregation to think this process through very carefully rather than make hasty decisions.

A motion was made by Beverly Stephens to hire Chance Martinez-Colon as lay minister effective January 1, 2022. The motion was seconded by Martha Herbert and was passed.

Respectively submitted,

Marty Hodgkins, Clerk

Worship this Sunday

10/24/21

at 10:00 am

with

Chance Martinez-Colon

Member in Discernment

First and foremost, I want to thank you all for your vote of confidence and for your affirmation of my call to ministry. I am humbled by the trust that you have placed in me, and I love each one of you more than you will ever know. There are several things to be done between now and January and I am working on those now with the Florida Conference. Until then, I look forward to continuing to serve alongside Donna as we provide Pulpit Supply on Sundays.

Speaking of Sundays, the spirit of joy that is in our midst on Sundays is so life-giving. It is a wonderful blessing just to be in community with each other isn’t it. This Sunday was topped off with our first book study facilitated by Tom St. Claire and there were 16 people with us in the first study. If you missed it and you want to join us this Sunday, please do. You will not regret it! We meet at 7:00 pm in the Sunday School room of the sanctuary building.

Please remember that this Sunday we will be having our virtual blessing of the pets. If you haven’t already, please email Marty a picture of your pet/s and their names so that we can bless them on Sunday.

As we continue our “I’ve been meaning to ask” series, this week’s question recognizes that we all have needs and that we need each other. It reminds us that we each have unique needs; we can’t assume to know what is best for others. It also prompts us to reflect on our own needs, priorities, and desires, which can sometimes be difficult to discern from one situation to the next.

In the midst of Job’s afflictions, three of his friends promptly leave their homes and come to him. They tear their garments, weep loudly, and sit with him for seven days, saying nothing. Their response is the ministry of presence, of true solidarity, of seeing his excruciating pain and joining him there. Beaten and imprisoned, Paul writes to Timothy with a simple request: “Come quickly.” He lists those who abandoned him, but says, “I hope that God doesn’t hold it against them!” In his greatest moment of need, Paul doesn’t need revenge, but instead asks for companionship. In essence, this is what we all need—for someone to come quickly, to gather the items we want, and to simply show up.

I encourage you all to read the scripture stories for this week. They are Job 2:11-13 and 2 Timothy 4:9-18. I look forward to seeing you all on Sunday.

Love Ya…Mean It!

-Chance

Click below for the mini-series study guide:

(This week starts on page 23)

On-line Study Guide

This Sunday, October 24, we will have a “virtual” Blessing of the Pets.

Please send a picture of the pet or pets (with their names)

to the church office shuccoffice@gmail.com

no later than noon tomorrow.

"Celebration of Life"

Service will be held at 12:00 noon on

Sunday, October 24, 2021

in Memory of

Victor Chase (1952-2021)

Rev. Dr. Jerry Jones will officiate, with music by the Sue Sue Sisters (Alice, Margie, Katia & Cynthia) and flute by Marty Hodgkins.

We are looking for current members of the Missions Ministry or anyone interested in joining this team to please email me at

cindy.cannioto@yahoo.com or catch me at church so we can get Missions up and running again.

Thank you,

Cindy Cannioto

Did you know that Spring Hill United Church of Christ relies on volunteers for all cleaning inside and outside of our church buildings?

Let's make our church look inviting to visitors! If you can help with this, please call the church office (352-683-4870). We can use your help!

SANCTUARY UPDATE

They are progressing ...pictures taken 10/20/21

Working on narthex and hallway carpeting!

Saturday, October 30 from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

(in our parking lot)

This is an outreach activity that we can all get involved in…and

it is a lot of fun. If you would like to participate by having your car in the Trunk or Treat, please see Cindy Cannioto on Sundays, or email her at cindy.cannioto@yahoo.com to let her know.

Donations of candy will be much appreciated.

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Danny Kenjorski, (husband to Kim Kenjorski's and son-in-law to Thom Cooper) passed away September 30, 2021. A service was held last Saturday with Rev. Donna Ives officiating.

If you would like to send a card,

please send to:

Kim Kenjorski / Thom Cooper

8100 Philatelic Drive

Spring Hill, FL 34606

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Thank You!

WHERE ARE YOU?

Your deacons are searching for a person who uses their computer to design and print greeting cards. We would like to communicate with church members and friends by sending sympathy, thinking of you, get well cards, etc., as needed, and would like someone to help us design and print cards. Cardstock and ink will be provided. The deacons will mail the cards.

If you are interested in serving our church by helping us with this project please contact Donna Ives (phone # 352-293-4817) or Gloria Bulau (phone # 352-686-3312.

Book Study – We had 16 people attend the first meeting of our book study group last Sunday. If you would like to join us we will meet weekly at 7:00 pm each Sunday in the Sunday school room of the Sanctuary Building. The book we we are using is "The Bible You Didn’t Know You Could Believe In" by Jeffrey Frantz, a retired UCC pastor. This study is intended to be an introduction to modern progressive theology and while having a copy of the book will be helpful, it is not necessary to participate.

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.

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.

Sherrie Raymond, Scott Harris, David Pulliam, Myrtle Helfers, Nancy McKenney, Eric, Carrie Haggerty, Tristan, Patty, Jim Fairchild, Kathy Scheible, Ray & Joan Posney, Janet Pruitt, Randy, Brittany, Horst Hackemer, Kelly Trask, Ashley & family, Donna Spaulding, Theresa Stockford, Joann Edmonds, Lurena Rice, Deb Kazmierczak (daughter of Jerry & Marilyn Jones), Andy, LaRetta Thompson and Jill Thompson.

Spring Hill United Church of Christ - YouTube PAGE

The Sunday worship service will be uploaded to our page each week.

Link:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0zAt2wCXUzEJ1Om7HQX8mQ/

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.