Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church Events – November 21, 2014 Sunday, November 23, 2014 Sermon: Got Milk? There are 2 images being drawn upon by Jesus in telling this story of the final judgment... The first relates to the notion in the book of Leviticus of the sins of the people being confessed and placed on the head of a goat that is sent into the wilderness -- the scapegoat in our modern culture. There are 2 goats in Leviticus, one is offered as a purity offering to God, and the other is sent out. The second image has to do with a shepherd separating the sheep and goats in order to shear the sheep and milk the goats. In this case, the goats obviously did not provide milk / nourishment, etc., for those in need. Both allusions are present in this story told by Jesus. Questions: Is Jesus/Matthew in this scripture suggesting eternal damnation for those who dont practice (what we would call) charity? I want to say, not exactly. Thus, I want to explore this week the notion of sin (exemplified by the list offered by the king to the goats) as a sign. What evidence (or signs) do we show that Christ is present and alive in our lives? What kind of people has God made us into if we practice the sorts of actions listed in this scripture? What is happening at the final judgment to all the sin in the world? Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 What a blanket can do! CHPCs annual support to Church World Service, November 23rd For the third year in a row, CHPC is raising funds to support the work of Church World Service through their Blankets and Tools initiative. Contributions mean Church World Service will be ready to help families here in the U.S. and around the world recover from disasters and displacement by providing blankets, as well as the tools and training to rebuild sustainable communities. CHPC joins over 8,000 congregations and groups across the U.S. in holding “Blankets and Tools” events and we cant do it without your support. Please join us during worship on Sunday, November 23rd in giving generously to this important mission. For more information, visit cwsglobal.org/get-involved/cws-blankets/ Have questions or can’t be there on November 23rd, but want to contribute? Please talk with Ruth or email Ruth.rhoads.allen@gmail Thank you! The Advent Meditations are coming... As part of our tradition at Clarendon Hill, we will be producing another booklet of Advent Meditations from members and friends of the church, based on the Advent season lectionary. Craig Milanesi and Jaja Kumpa will be seeking volunteers to sign up for a 1 - 3 paragraph reflection or some creative artwork relative to the reading, this Sunday, November 16th, during fellowship. If you wont be at church on the 16th, but would like to participate, please contact Craig. ([email protected]) The deadline for submissions will be Sunday, November 23rd (and last minute submissions no later than Wednesday, November 26).We hope to have the printed versions on Sunday, November 30th. Somerville families need our help - Christmas gifts for Early Head Start For several years, CHPC has partnered with the Somerville Early Head Start to sponsor families for Christmas, purchasing presents for them. This year Early Head Start is experiencing a 25% increase in the number of local families requesting support, making our help vital for our neighbors to enjoy the holiday. Starting on November 23rd, please look for the mini-tree in the back of the sanctuary and choose one or more slips of paper with gift requests/suggestions. We will collect the gifts at church and have a wrapping party during coffee hour on December 14th. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Val (mabel312@aol) or Ruth (ruth.rhoads.allen@gmail) The Mens Bible study will meet at Panera Bread in Porter Square on Wednesday, November 26th at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Kevin, Josh, Solimar or Pierre. Upcoming Events Advent/Epiphany Study: An Exploration of Frederick Buechners Telling the Truth: The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy and Fairy Tale. Buechner, a Presbyterian minister, has written many books that have influenced both lay and clergy over these last few decades. He has an engaging way of helping us to see the extraordinary aspects of our ordinary lives. In this volume, we can explore the gospel through the lenses of tragedy (of Gods seeming absence), comedy (of Gods unpredictability and unexpectedness), and of fairy tale (of Gods too good to be true truth). During the seasons of advent and epiphany, when we seek to be intentionally open to the ways that Gods Light is present for us, let us use Buechners offering here to deepen our ability to see God at work in our too often humdrum, humbug lives. Book Availability: A few books will be ordered. Please let Allen know if you would like one of these books or will be finding your own copy. Times: From 7 to 8:15 p.m. In the Green Room Wednesday, December 3rd (focus on chapter 1) Wednesday, Dec. 17th (focus on chapter 2 -- tragedy) Wednesday, Jan. 7th (focus on chapter 3 -- comedy) Wednesday, Jan. 21st (focus on chapter 4 -- fairy tale) Advent Fellowship Event/Potluck Please join us on Saturday, December 6th for a trip toZoolights at the Stone Zoo followed by a potluck dinner. Zoolights is a winter wonderland of tree lined paths decorated with holiday lights. In addition to being able to see some of the animals of the Yukon Creek section of the zoo, there is also Santas Castle, along with fairy tale characters and dancing plush animals. Tickets cost $7 or $6 for Zoo New England members. Children under 2 years old are free. Tickets can be purchased online at zoonewengland.org/engage/zoolights or at the zoo. We will meet at the Stone Zoo, 149 Pond Street, Stoneham, MA at 5pm. After enjoying Zoolights, we will travel to Josh and Jenny’s House for the potluck (~6:30 PM). Feel free to attend one or both parts of the evening. For more information, or if you would like to carpool, please email Jenny at jnherzig2@gmail. See you there! December 14th – Wrapping party during coffee hour. Join as we wrap gifts for the members of the families we are sponsoring through Somerville Early Head Start. The Mens Bible study will meet at Panera Bread in Porter Square on Wednesday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Kevin, Josh, Solimar or Pierre. December 24th- Christmas Eve Service, 4:00 p.m. We hope to soon have name tags available for members of our community. The name tags will have a first name and the first initial of the last name only. If you dont wish to have a name tag, please contact the Deacons at [email protected]. The Deacons are collecting greeting cards to send to church members/friends in need. We can especially use sympathy cards, and friendly thinking of you cards. We would like to create a collection so we can respond to needs more immediately. Please bring in unused cards and leave them in the container in the copy room if you would like to donate. Want to be a greeter or a reader? Eager to bring coffee hour treats or support the nursery? Please let Ellen know how you would like to share your time and talents (ellends1313@gmail). Need a Ride? The deacons would like to ensure that everyone who wants to worship with us can. If you need a ride for worship (just once or every week), please contact the deacons ([email protected] or find our phone numbers in the church directory). Please tell us your address and how often you need a ride. Then we will match you with someone nearby. If you need a ride for any other church event, please notify the contact person for that event. Have an announcement for the bulletin? Send it to ellends1313@gmail by Friday for inclusion on Sunday. Visit our website at: clarendonhillchurch.org Nave Gallery Events Illuminated: A Photographic Essay of Holiday Lights OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, November 15, 2014; 3:00 pm-5:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA EXHIBITION DATES: November 15, 2014-December 14, 2014 Closed Thanksgiving weekend GALLERY HOURS: Saturday and Sunday, 1:00-5:00 pm Closed Thanksgiving Weekend ARTISTS: Jim Baab Jr., Zsolt Bátori, Kelly Burgess, Greg Cook, Melissa Eder, Ileana Doble Hernandez, MaryAnne Hinkle, Bill Kouwenhoven, Rachel Mello, H.D. Motyl, Lenny Rigione, Robert Thurlow, V Van Sant, Jill Waterman For more info, see https://facebook/events/1489532434651656/?pnref=story Wrap Around Sale: A sale of handmade knitted, crocheted, and sewn goods to benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition. Dessert Reception: Kick off our annual sale on a sweet note! Live music by Amy Jucharik, on Sunday, November 16th, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sale Dates: November 15-December 14, 2014, Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving weekend Midnight Madness at Davis Square: Thursday, December 4, 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. For more info, see navegallery.org/wp/wrap-around-sale/. THE EIGHTH ANNUAL GOOD CHEER FESTIVAL DATE & TIME: Sunday, December 14, 7 PM LOCATION: Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church (Teele Square), 155 Powderhouse Blvd, Somerville, MA ADMISSION FEE: Free $5-$10 suggested donation benefits the Nave Gallery WHAT’S HAPPENING: Now in its eighth year, the Good Cheer Festival returns to Boston. Hosted in the beautiful Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, home to the Nave Gallery, this is a heartwarming event for the whole family. There will be carols, stories, cookies and nog. Come ready to sing, smile and, please, dress the part; there is a prize for the best holiday sweaters!
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