Weekly Announcements for November 7, 2013 This Sunday honoring Veteran’s Day Church office closed – Monday, November 11th Donations of books, games, puzzles, DVD’s, and CD’s needed Second New Members Class Communications Committee needs help! KiSeLo – Wednesday, November 20th Christmas Trees arrive – Signup to help! Messiah Sing – December 1st; rehearsals November 17 and 24 Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration – Saturday, November 16th Church Fair – Saturday, November 23rd Bring in your jewelry and craft items for the Fair Need a Ride to Church? Praying the Directory We hold in our Prayers… But Wait… There’s More This Sunday, Pastor Debra will be preaching. In honor of Veteran’s Day, we will honor all veterans in our congregation (or any who are visiting.) Veterans are invited to wear all or part of your uniform and to stand and be recognized during the service. We will also be baptizing Savanna Taylor Ratta. The church office will be closed on Monday, November 11th. There will be an opportunity to join the church during the worship service on November 24th. We had our first class on October 27th and our second class is this Sunday, November 10th at 11:30 a.m. in the Parlor. Those who attend the classes are not obligated to join at this time. Those who recently joined who think they might benefit from more information are also invited to join us. These classes are held each spring and fall so if you want to catch the second class this spring, you can easily make up the first class next fall and join then. Come find out what being The God Squad needs your donations! Please help us stock our Media and More room at the CCC Holiday Fair on November 23rd! We need books, games, puzzles, DVDs and CDs! You can leave them on the stage beginning on Sunday, November 17. Please mark God Squad. Thanks very much! The God Squad and Gayle Barooshian Help Wanted! Communication and technology is key to serving God effectively in todays world. Were looking for someone to support our Communications Committee members by coordinating monthly meetings, submitting reports to council and serving as point person for our members so they can focus their efforts primarily on outreach and technology projects. If you can help, please email Sue Booth KiSeLo=KIndness+SErvice+Love The next meeting for KiSeLo is Wednesday, November 20th at 1:00 p.m. We will learn more about “My Father’s House,” in North Chelmsford. Nancy Lane, House Manager, will be our speaker. Please come and hear how important “My Father’s House” is to our community. We are asking for canned vegetables as the donation for the Open Pantry. All ladies of the church are invited. Dessert, coffee, and tea will be served. Any questions, contact Ginnie Hall Christmas Tree Time Is Here Again! Yes, it’s time for the Christmas trees and wreaths to arrive. The trees will arrive on Saturday, November 23rd at 7:30 a.m. Set-up for the stand will be Friday, November 29th at 9:30 a.m. Sign-ups to help will start on Sunday, November 10th. Please check your calendars and set aside time to help us this year. Many hands make for light work. Christmas tree sales will start on Saturday, November 30th at 10:00 a.m. and continue daily until the trees are all sold. I will be in Fellowship Hall every Sunday until all of the time slots are filled. Dick Papenfuss Messiah Sing! Join us as we herald the holiday season with our second performance of Messiah, Parts I, II, and III on Sunday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. You, the audience, will sing the choruses (bring your own score or borrow one of ours) or just sit back and enjoy. If you would like to brush up on your choruses, I’m offering two rehearsals in the sanctuary – Sundays, November 17 and 24 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Part I will start at 2:00 p.m. and Parts II and III will start at 2:45 p.m. Frances Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration: The Greater Lowell Interfaith Leadership Alliance will hold a Celebration of Worship called “Ways of Praise” here in our sanctuary on Saturday, November 16, at 4:00 p.m. The service is appropriate for all ages. Participating communities include: Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Sikh, and Unitarian Universalist. The service will be followed by a Procession of Light to a Multi-Ethnic Meal at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, Two Westford St., Chelmsford. Both venues are handicapped accessible and there is parking available. Please bring a bag of non-perishable groceries or a monetary contribution for the Open Pantry of Greater Lowell. For more information call 978-256-5931 or visit cccchelmsford.org. SAVE THE DATE! Annual CCC HOLIDAY FAIR Saturday, NOVEMBER 23, 2013 9 am to 2 pm Your help is needed before, during and after the Fair! Come Sign-Up during Coffee Hour! Pie Crusts for Apple Pies: We find it is more efficient to make pie crusts in advance for the apple pies. I have a recipe that makes 10 crusts at once. I need a few people who would be able to make one batch of pie crusts. See Minnie Collins. Apple Pie bakers are needed for Friday, November 22, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Made with Chelmsford-grown apples from Hill Orchard - the delicious aroma of these sweet, hot and spiced apple pies wafts from the kitchen and can be smelled all through the church! See Jan Brigham. The Jewelry Table is in need of boxes and cotton for the jewelry. Donations of Mens, Women’s, and Childrens jewelry are all welcomed. Extra time is needed to clean and repair all jewelry for display, so please bring your items early! See Dee Freeman or Nancy Clark. Our Treasure Island table is seeking donations of high quality items - antiques, collectibles, vintage pieces. Check your attics, closets, and Great-Aunt Berthas heirlooms! See Rosemary Rich or Judy Musgrove. The Silent Auction is always an exciting part of the Fair! Donations of all kinds are welcome. Think creatively! Services, Gift Certificates, Art Pieces and Decorative Items are all welcome. Come to the Fair and bid often for your desired items! See Lisa Zachert or Becky Wisniewski The Plant Table (Connie Smith and Helen Glinos) and the Handiwork and Crafts table (Karen Papenfuss) welcome your donations! If gardening or crafting is your hobby - these are the tables for you! The Media Room (Books, DVDs, Videos, CDs, Puzzles, & Games) will be organized and run by the High School Youth Group. You may leave your donations on the stage beginning Sunday, November 17. (Complete pieces in all games and puzzles, please!) Please mark items CCC Fair. See Gayle Barooshian. At the Bake Sale table you will find treats to satisfy the most discerning sweet tooth! Donations requested of home-made cookies, cupcakes, brownies, squares, breads, or muffins. Baked goods can be delivered to the church the day before the Fair, or from 8:00 - 8:30 am on the morning of the Fair. See Dory Toppan. Set - Up workers are needed for Thursday night, November 21, at 6:30 p.m., and Friday, November 22 at 9:00 a.m. The Clean Up team begins at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday at the end of the Fair. Also at the Fair... Equal Exchange table (Ellen Kunkel), and the CCC Luncheon Cafe (Jean Neal)! Dont miss these delicious destinations! See you at the Fair! Lynn Horton, Fair Chair Please bring in your jewelry and crafts items for the Fair as soon as possible, so that items can be properly prepared and priced! Thank you. Need A Ride To Church? Call the Transportation Hotline at 978-905-8220. The Church Diaconate has set up a hotline through which a parishioner can request a ride to a church service. If you wish to request a ride: Please call 978-905-8220, preferably at least 24 hours in advance, and leave a brief voice message stating: 1. Your name 2. Your telephone number 3. The day and/or date of the service for which you request a ride. Deacons will be notified of your request, and you can expect a return call within several hours. Praying the Directory Each week four names (or families) will be listed in the weekly email so you can think about them and pray for them If you come across a name and you havent seen them lately, you might want to reach out and make a call. If you see a name and dont believe youve met them, you might ask a deacon or pastor to help point them out to you. Each week the pastor leading the prayers of the people will add these names to the prayer in worship. This week we hold in our prayers: The Barooshian Family – Dan, Gayle, Shami, Adam, and Sam Curtis and Donna Bates The Beaudoin/Nelson Family – Maryanne, Scott, Hunter, and Troy The Belleville Family – Arlene, David, and Olivia But Wait… There’s More November 10 Psalm 145:1–5, 17–21 “God is near to all who call.” The psalmist reminds us that God is always close to us – “God is near to all who call on God.” This is important to remember during times of trial, and also when things in our lives are going just fine. God’s glorious splendour and wondrous works are to be praised daily, forever and ever. This week start each day by stretching your arms into the air, and naming one or two things for which you are thankful saying, “I praise God for .”
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