 In the Gospel reading for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, the apostles are in isolation and fear following Jesus's death. But, there in the Upper Room, they experience the Presence of the Risen Christ in their midst. This Sunday during our online video church service, Pastor Sal will be giving an inspiring message about how to more fully experience the Divine Presence, sharing personal stories and photos from his recent sabbatical at Spirit Mountain Retreat. Plus, there will be music from Peter Black and Elizabeth Estes. Tune in on Sunday at 10 AM via our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or right here on our church's website. More than 1,000 people watched our Easter service last Sunday. Thank you! Thank you to all who watched and commented. If you missed it, you can watch it here. Thank you to Gregg Smith for recording; to Peter Black and Pamela Chappell for such beautiful music; and to Jim Bailey and Greg Harvath for the lovely Easter installation.  Our hearts go out to two of our Douglas UCC church members who are mourning the deaths of loved ones this week. Larry Spencer's mother, Carol Spencer, passed away on Thursday, as did Floyd Fleming's brother, George Fleming. We hold them both in our prayers. A Video Message from our Council Moderator:Watch the video above for a brief message from our Church Council Moderator, Peter Mueller. Zoom "Friendship Hall" Thank you to all who are participating in our online Zoom "Friendship Hall" gatherings each Sunday at 11 AM. Here's some of what was shared at Sunday's session:
On Friday morning, we'll email the link for this Sunday's Zoom session. If you don't receive it by Friday, email us for the meeting link at onlinechurch@douglasucc.org. Easter Paper Caper The Easter Bunny paid a visit to Downtown Douglas, giving away free toilet paper! We heard that our Douglas UCC church members Barb Witt and Louise & Bob Kenny may have lent a helping hand! Thank you! Church Podcast is Back! Listen to our Douglas UCC Church Podcast for all of Pastor Sal's recent messages. You can listen on Google, Apple, Spotify. Even ask Alexa! Thank you to Chris Clark for the updates. Social Clubs Still Meeting, via Zoom Needing more connection with your church friends? Both the Men's Group and True North, the women's group, are continuing to hold Zoom meetings to stay connected during this season. Connect with Max Brown for details on Men's Group meetings, and with Kathleen Mueller for True North meeting details. Electronic Signatures Approved |
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Happy Birthdays and Anniversaries:
April 21- Ron Sieracki, 24- Gregg Kurek
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.
Also, thank you to all who have been showing concern for our church member, Richard Graham. He has moved into an assisted living facility in Holland. Graham is doing well, but he is missing his church family. His new address is not in the Church Directory, so if you would like to mail a card to Graham, his address is American House Holland, 11911 James St., Holland, MI 49424.
Prayer List
Kristen Molitor (Ann Hopkins' daughter), John Willming; Drew Carter; Linda Kirby (Jim Hopkins' sister); Ferman Sims (father of Duce Sims); Howard McLauchlan (brother-in-law of Dale and Ted); Jeff Cooley (Jo Cooley's brother); Len Lynch (Kathleen Mueller's brother); Curtis Coffin (Marty Coffin's brother).
The caregivers and patients at Mary Freebed Hospital and on the U.S.S. Comfort, and in all of our hospitals and care centers during this Covid-19 pandemic. For the leaders and volunteers in every state and city who are stepping up to take care of people every day.
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/remove a name from the Prayer List, please email julie@douglasucc.org.
The caregivers and patients at Mary Freebed Hospital and on the U.S.S. Comfort, and in all of our hospitals and care centers during this Covid-19 pandemic. For the leaders and volunteers in every state and city who are stepping up to take care of people every day.
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/remove a name from the Prayer List, please email julie@douglasucc.org.
Financial Stewardship:
April 12
Attendance for April 12 Online Service: 1,014
Online Giving: $3,170.05
Thank you!!
Your generous giving allows us to sustain our church community and our mission of service. Please consider giving online, which is easily done by clicking ONLINE GIVING.
Or you may send checks by mail to:
Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ
56 Wall Street, PO Box 519
Douglas, MI 49406
Attendance for April 12 Online Service: 1,014
Online Giving: $3,170.05
Thank you!!
Your generous giving allows us to sustain our church community and our mission of service. Please consider giving online, which is easily done by clicking ONLINE GIVING.
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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