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Weekly E-Pistle: 14th Sunday after Pentecost

9/4/2020

 
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In This Week's E-Pistle, You Will Find:

  • "Labor Sunday" - This Sunday's Service Description
  • "Spirit-Led Living"- Last Sunday's Service Video
  • Online Show with Pastor Sal and Florida's Sunshine Cathedral
  • "Getting Out the Vote" Event 
  • Show us your pandemic projects: S/D Library's Virtual Village Show seeking entries
  • Online Friendship Hall Roundup
  • Birthdays & Anniversaries, Prayer Requests, and Financial Stewardship Report

This Week's Service: "Labor Sunday" 

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This Sunday is Labor Sunday, a day to lift up workers, celebrate their contributions, and support their struggles. It is also a day to commit ourselves to improving jobs so that all workers have wages, benefits, and work hours that allow them to be self-sufficient and live lives of wholeness. Please join us online this Sunday, as we gather together virtually for an inspiring message from Pastor Sal and uplifting music from Peter Black and Stan Greene.

​Tune in on Sunday at 10 AM via our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or here on our website.

Last Sunday's Service

In Last Sunday's Gospel reading, Jesus gives the disciples instructions for following his Way: "deny yourself," "take up your cross," and "lose your very life." In other words, give your all. Click above to watch last Sunday's 'Video Worship Service," as we explore what it means to truly live a "Spirit-Led" life, an inspiring message by Pastor Sal and uplifting music by Peter Black and Pamela Chappell.

Pastor Sal on Sunshine Cathedral!

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Pastor Sal will be a guest on Sunshine Cathedral's weekly "Share in the Chair" program with their senior pastor Rev. Dr. Durrell Watkins, live on September 9 at 6 p.m. Or you can catch it later on their Facebook Page or on their YouTube Channel. The Sunshine Cathedral holds these conversations with LGBTQ+ affirming pastors and friends who share their stories and their experiences in open and affirming congregations and scholarship. A joy to behold. 

Getting Out the Vote, Centennial Park, Holland,
​September 12, 1 pm

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Forward Action of Ottawa and Allegan County invites EVERYONE to join them on Saturday, September 12 at 1pm, at Centennial Park in Holland for "Getting Out the Vote." Community leaders and candidates will share their perspectives on topics including: Secure Voting, Immigration, Human Rights, Climate Change, etc. Bring a Chair. Social Distance. MASK UP! 
Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/648183409148286

Virtual Village Show Accepting Entries through Labor Day!

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The Saugatuck-Douglas District Library is hosting a Virtual Village Show! Based on the British model, this is a traditional event held in a small community, where friends and neighbors get together at the end of summer to show off their produce, flowers, baked goods, handicrafts and more. We're staying at home more than usual this year, and by all accounts we're baking, creating, and gardening, too. The plan is to show off the results (as photographs only) in a format that allows us to see the smiling faces of our community, and the fruits of all our labor, while maintaining our social distance. ​Everyone who submits exhibit photographs will be entered into a prize drawing at the end of summer. We'll be giving away five $20 gift cards to local businesses, and each entry will get you another chance to win. Library Special entries will earn you TWO chances to win! Submissions will be accepted through Labor Day weekend. Read more about the show here. Download instructions for entering below.
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Friendship Hall Roundup

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Thanks to Chris Clark, who asked for this past Sunday's Unison Prayer (above). Always happy to oblige a special request!
Thanks to everyone who turned out for Jim Lemons’ memorial Service.
It was a perfect day, and a great tribute to a great man.

Jim Hopkins had eyelid surgery last week, to remove a growth that was interrupting his vision. They are waiting for test results on that tissue.
Specialists are conferring this week on how best to help Ted Sommers’ heart beat more regularly. We should know more soon. Please keep Ted and Dale and their caregivers in your prayers. ALSO: Ted has a large collection of hardback and paperback novels to give away. Connect with him for titles. They are free for the taking. 
Stan Greene reports that the Wednesday night Saugatuck Pub Theology group has been finding ways to meet outdoors, socially distanced, and starting at 6pm (earlier than pre-Covid days) to take advantage of the light.  Email Stan if you'd like to know more. 
By the time you read this, Barb Lucier will be the owner of a new knee! She and Dick appreciate your prayers for a swift and easy renovation!
Jim Shewell and Leith Letcher have so appreciated the outreach, care, and love from their DUCC family. They haven't been able to travel to Douglas this year, but remain with us in Spirit.
If you've been hearing the church bell tolling in Douglas on Sunday mornings, it's thanks to Floyd Fleming, who has been ringing it out across the waters. KUDOS to Floyd!
Ed Korson shared that his brother will soon receive spinal stenosis surgery (Ed had his last year) and that his sister-in-law is currently recovering from a shoulder surgery. The family appreciates your prayers for healing.
Sue Fleming reports that their Dad (Mary Alice Townsend's Dad too) is doing well at Freedom Village with his dog. And the sisters are busy packing up the household in anticipation of selling the beautiful family home with its regulation-sized bocce court.
Peter Black and Robert Trenary have a new pup in the house. Pepper is a Border Jack. She ZOOMS!! Watch for her zooming in upcoming church videos!
And the SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT... DRUMROLL... Jeff Spangler and his husband Doug and their pup Ozzie are returning to Saugatuck!!! We are so thrilled to welcome them home!

Birthdays & Anniversaries

September 7- Patrick Kuhn, Marjorie & Mark Reiman, 8- Pamela Chappell & Pete Wehle,
​10- Jack Dunn 


Birthday and Anniversary cards are a great way we can continue to reach out to one another during this time. If you wish to mail a card to one of our church members, addresses can be found in our Church Directory. If you don't have a directory, please let us know, and we will email one to you.

Prayer Requests

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For the family of Mary Geraci (Stan Greene's friends); Barb Lucier; Vivian Libby (Sheryll Van Portfleet's Mom); Rachael Overweg; Patricia Rempel (Ed Korson's sister-in-law); Anna Lisa Cox (Friend of Jack and Julie Ridl and Social Justice Team); Grant Oliver (Kirt Oliver's son); Jim Hopkins; Alan Weathers; Hannah Sherman; Gary Plantinga (Nancy Plantinga's brother); Roye McDonald; Jodi Berault; Sarah Hurley and Fred Eagle Royce; Mary Harris; Patricia Carr and her husband Riley (Debra Carr's family); Barbara Klatt (Barb Lucier's friend); Myron Freund; Terry Stough (Catz Dienes' son); Ted Sommer; Phyllis Wallis (Kathy Austin's mother); Drew Carter; Jeff Cooley (Jo Cooley's brother); Marcia Sullivan (Jo Cooley's friend); Len Lynch (Kathleen Mueller's brother); Curtis Coffin (Marty Coffin's brother). 

Midwest residents and farmers who have suffered widespread destruction of crops and homes from the August 10 derecho storm. All of our Covid-19 pandemic first responders, and for the researchers and scientists working on effective tests and treatments for Covid-19. Prayers for all in the military and their families; all who are homeless or addicted or abused or neglected or rejected or hungry; The UCC; the Grand West Association; our Church Council; our Stephen Ministers; our church committees; our communities, our schools, our nation and our planet.

To add or remove a name from the Prayer List, please email us.


Financial Stewardship

August 30
Attendance for August 30 Online Service: 645
August Podcast Downloads: 633

Weekly Online Giving: $2,012.88
Collection plate (Mailed in): $1,447
August Facebook Giving: $760
Retreat House Use: $775
Church Use: $175.00

Total: $5,169.88

Thank you!! 
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Your generous giving allows us to sustain our church community and our mission of service in the world. Please consider giving online, which is easily done by texting your donation amount to
844-931-2849, or sharing through the donate buttons on Facebook or Instagram, or at our website.

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Or you may send checks by mail to:
Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ
56 Wall Street, PO Box 519
Douglas, MI 49406

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