Weekly E-Pistle: Pentecost Sunday at Douglas UCC

6/7/2019

This church is on fire! This Sunday, we celebrate Pentecost. Just as the apostles became filled with the flames of the Holy Spirit, we, too, celebrate the Holy Spirit aflame in our hearts. Come learn how we can kindle this flame in ourselves and in one another. We encourage you to WEAR RED to church this Sunday. After our service, we will gather together for our annual GROUP PHOTO in front of the church. After the photo, join us in the Friendship Hall for our 2nd Sunday of the Month POTLUCK. Please bring a dish to share.

This Sunday, we will be taking a special collection for the UCC's "Strengthen the Church" campaign, which supports the expansion and growth of UCC local congregations. Please use the specially marked envelopes in the pews on Sunday to donate to this offering. To learn more about "Strengthen the Church," watch this short video.

Douglas Pride: Photo Slideshow

Thank you to all who helped out at our Douglas UCC booth at the very first PRIDE event in Douglas last weekend: Stan Greene, Eric Lejeune, Gemina Petruzzelli, Alan Weathers, Peter Mueller, David Turner, Fred Hamlin, Brad Hopkins, David Bohn, Ed Korson, Annie Hotwagner,
Marty Coffin, Gregg Smith, Gloria Becksford, Katie Nucci, Nancy Plantinga, Floyd Fleming.
So many of our Douglas UCC members were also involved in the Pride Planning Committee and/or served as volunteers for the event. We are so grateful for their efforts. Happy Pride!

Our church’s Annual Meeting is going to be held on Sunday, June 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Friendship Hall. Our Church Council, Investment Advisory Council, Facilities Team, and Pastoral Relations Committee will all be giving us updates, and the proposed budget for the new fiscal year will be presented for approval. (Copies of the proposed budget are available in the Friendship Hall for review). All church members are encouraged to attend.

Saturday, June 22 is Holland Pride. The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Centennial Park in Holland. Our church will be having a booth there.
If you can work the booth for all or part of the day, please sign the sheet in the Friendship Hall.

We will be going to two Sunday services this summer: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

We will begin on Sunday, July 7, and end on Sunday, September 1.

Coffee Hour will be held outside in front of the church between the two services.

SAVE-the-DATE:

Our 3rd Annual Douglas UCC Church Picnic will be held on Wednesday, August 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beery Field in Downtown Douglas. (Rain Date: Thursday, August 8). More information to follow in the coming weeks.

Watch last Sunday's Music & Message:

Financial Stewardship Report:

June 2: Attendance: 137 Collection: $1.312 Online: $1,257.94 Douglas Pride: $714.21
Total: $3,284.15
Thank you for your generous giving
which allows us to sustain our church community and our mission of service.
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