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This Sunday: "Following the Shepherd's Voice"
In the gospel reading for the 4th Sunday of Easter, Jesus tells us that he is the Good Shepherd, and he instructs us to follow his voice. But, how do we hear this voice in our lives today? The UCC's motto is "God is Still Speaking," so how can we attune ourselves more fully to the Divine Voice? Please join us for our "Video Worship Service" this Sunday, as we learn how to listen more closely to our inner G.P.S. (God Positioning System), the Divine Voice within which is always leading us to pastures of plenty where our souls can find rest. We will also be honoring Earth Day and our commitment as a Creation Justice Church.
Message: Pastor Sal. Music: Peter Black and Stan Greene. Tune-in on Sunday at 10 AM via our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or here on our website. Last Week's Video Service
In the gospel reading for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Jesus tells the apostles, "You are witnesses." Where and when have you witnessed the Risen Christ in your own life? What does it mean to "bear witness" to the Divine Presence? Please enjoy last Sunday's "Video Worship Service," when we explored what it means to "Experience the Divine." Message: Pastor Sal. Music: Peter Black and Pamela Chappell.
Click here to read, listen to, watch, and share last Sunday's homily. UCC Officers Speak on Derek Chauvin VerdictPride Care-A-Van Coming!
The annual Care-A-Van for Community Pride is scheduled for Saturday, June 5th. We again will be selling Tee Shirts for $25 apiece for sizes small to Extra large, and $30 for sizes 2X to 4X (please pre-order for smaller or larger sizes, deadline May 10) The color is Heather Blue. Ruth VandenBosh will manage the t-shirt sales and will have a total of 150 shirts available. For pre-orders, email Ruth at ruthvandenbosch@gmail.com. We also will have small Pride flags available for sale and also snap-on car flags. This year, we are having a contest for the Best Decorated Cars with nice prizes!!
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Friendship Hall News
Orie Hawkes watched every minute of the Chauvin trial. Here he is celebrating one important win for justice.
This coming Sunday, I'm sure we will be responding to and sharing our reactions to the Chauvin verdict. Pictured above, church member Orie Hawkes, who watched every minute of the trials, reminds us that indeed, Black Lives Matter. To us all! We hope you can join us in this week's Friendship Hall meeting. Watch your email on Friday for the link!
Last week we showed up a little early for online Friendship Hall, fresh from the online church service, and we complimented Pam Chappell on her song for Sunday, the perfect Easter song, accompanied perfectly by Peter Black, and admired how much better she is looking after her nasty fall last week. In announcements, we had some hilarious chatter and ideas while looking forward to this year's Pride Care-a-van (see above), and noted that the same day there is a Radar Hill event honoring National Trail Day (see above again). So after sitting in your car, you can walk it off in the trails! We looked forward to Gloria Larrieu's Qigong meetups, details above. Pastor Sal made sure we all knew everyone is invited to the May 2 UCC Grand West Association Spring Meeting, where the keynote will address "Church on the Other Side of the Pandemic." The link for registering for the meeting is in the story above. We chatted about The Artz & Garden tour, featuring our church members Carol Brown and Dan McGavin and their Summerhouse Lavender Farm grand opening, hosting church member Mike Vermerris and his gorgeous pottery, along with a Pop-Up composting event hosted by the Tri-Community Recycling Committee, held last weekend. Garnet Lewis jumped on to remind us that we must sign up for an appointment to bring our hazardous waste to the disposal day offered by the Tri-Community Recycling Committee. All the details and links to register are above. We had lots of prayers for lots of church members. Please be sure to look at the prayer list for updates. This is a busy church, and we are so grateful for everyone's work in the world! (And yes, Bev Hawkes has a sheep named in her honor, who lives at the Dorothy Day farm along with all the fiber processing equipment she donated to them before she and Orie moved here.)
Last week we showed up a little early for online Friendship Hall, fresh from the online church service, and we complimented Pam Chappell on her song for Sunday, the perfect Easter song, accompanied perfectly by Peter Black, and admired how much better she is looking after her nasty fall last week. In announcements, we had some hilarious chatter and ideas while looking forward to this year's Pride Care-a-van (see above), and noted that the same day there is a Radar Hill event honoring National Trail Day (see above again). So after sitting in your car, you can walk it off in the trails! We looked forward to Gloria Larrieu's Qigong meetups, details above. Pastor Sal made sure we all knew everyone is invited to the May 2 UCC Grand West Association Spring Meeting, where the keynote will address "Church on the Other Side of the Pandemic." The link for registering for the meeting is in the story above. We chatted about The Artz & Garden tour, featuring our church members Carol Brown and Dan McGavin and their Summerhouse Lavender Farm grand opening, hosting church member Mike Vermerris and his gorgeous pottery, along with a Pop-Up composting event hosted by the Tri-Community Recycling Committee, held last weekend. Garnet Lewis jumped on to remind us that we must sign up for an appointment to bring our hazardous waste to the disposal day offered by the Tri-Community Recycling Committee. All the details and links to register are above. We had lots of prayers for lots of church members. Please be sure to look at the prayer list for updates. This is a busy church, and we are so grateful for everyone's work in the world! (And yes, Bev Hawkes has a sheep named in her honor, who lives at the Dorothy Day farm along with all the fiber processing equipment she donated to them before she and Orie moved here.)
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Photo by Mia Cambriello on Unsplash
April 26- Kevin Henry; 30- Linda & Matthew McWebb, May 1- Max Matteson & Bud Baty
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.
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
Dennis Konarski; Mike Sneedon (Peg and Jack Donohue's friend); John Leon (Marjorie Reiman's uncle); Marjorie Reiman; Pamela Chappell; Tim Reineck (friend of Pete Wehle and Pam Chappell's); Sandy and Larry Feldman; Cindy Winkler; Eleanor Connell (Shannon Connell's mother), Matt Brazys, Suzanne Cook, and Ken Cassbon (friends of Pete Wehle and Pamela Chappell); Ronald Konarski; Richie Czarnowski (Mark Reiman's friend); Leith Letcher and his family; Dale Lower; Sherri Kanten (Ruth VandenBosch's friend); Diane Carr (Debra Carr's sister); Michael (a friend of Dan Mack's); Mike Boston and Kathy Austin; Myron (Wendy Hamlin's grandson, Fred Hamilin's great-grandson); Chris Stuart (Virginia Stuart's sister-in-law); Kurt McDonald (John McDonald's son); Matt Brazys (Friend of Pete Wehle's); Darren Dixon (Beverly and Orie Hawkes' nephew); Mary Elizabeth Loudin (friend of Laurie VandenBeldt); Richard Graham; Char Clausing (Nancy Plantinga's cousin); Chris Robinson (Peter and Kathleen Mueller's nephew); Gregg Kirchen (Sheryll and Greg VanPortfleet's friend); Daniel Ver Meulen (Susan Fleming's son); Marcia Sullivan (Jo Cooley's friend); Len Lynch (Kathleen Mueller's brother); Curtis Coffin (Marty Coffin's brother).
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Financial Stewardship
April 18, 2021
Viewers for April 18 Online Service Videos: 675
Online Donations: $2,318.00
Total: $2,318.00
Thank you!!
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.
Viewers for April 18 Online Service Videos: 675
Online Donations: $2,318.00
Total: $2,318.00
Thank you!!
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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