Poquonock Community Church, Congregational

Bible Verse for May: “You are the light of the world... Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14 & 16

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May 10 Covenant Players are coming to PCC. The Church School Board has invited the New England Unit of Covenant Players to PCC.  Covenant Players (CP) is an international professional theater company that serves churches and community groups throughout the world.  They use drama (mainly skits) to convey teachings of the Bible.  There will be a potluck dinner on Saturday evening, combined with a variety of skits.  CP will also be joining us for Sunday morning service.  More details are available in the May Newsletter.  For more information, feel free to visit their website:  http://www.covenantplayers.org/
May 18 Call to the Annual Meeting. Poquonock Community Church, Congregational, Inc. will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 18, 2008 following church services at approximately 11 a.m. We will break briefly after church for an expanded hospitality and then return to the sanctuary for the meeting. We will receive reports of the boards and committees, adopt a budget, hold elections and conduct other business brought before the congregation.—Paula Wetzel, Clerk
   

A FEW ITEMS TO NOTE

 

Office Summer Hours will begin on June 22nd.  The office will be open on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 9:00 ~ 12:00.

Come join CitySingers as they perform A Serenade to Music, an eclectic and inspiring program of choral music by Purcell, Vaughan Williams, Monteverdi, Lauridsen, Weelkes, Beethoven, Brahms and Barber.  Performances are:

                Sunday, May 18th at 4:00 p.m. ~ Trinity Episcopal Church

         For more information, please check the bulletin board in the loggia.

Refuge has started up again!  Monday nights, 5:00-6:30. Contact Pastor or Sue Ouellette with questions.

VNA HealthCare seeks compassionate, friendly volunteers to deliver nutritious meals to elderly and disabled individuals in the Windsor area.  As a volunteer with our Catered with Care program, you’ll deliver much more than wholesome meals.  You’ll also provide vital socialization to those who often have little human interaction.  You can volunteer once a month, twice a month, every week or every day – we’ll create a flexible schedule that works for you.  For more information, please contact Carol Scully at (860)493-7161.

We are looking for donations of hospitality supplies: coffee, napkins, hot drink cups (no styrofoam please), hot chocolate packets, plastic utensils, & cold drink cups.  Contact Laurel Sayles with questions.

Thanks for Our Library! Our PCC library been growing and changing greatly in this new millennium.  Our most popular items for check-out are no longer videos and cassettes; now it’s DVDs and CDs. Gradually I’m replacing the older styles. One thing I’m particularly thankful is the young people who continue to sign library cards and the growth evident from the way they write their names.  From wobbly printing five years ago they’ve gone to lovely, individualized cursive.  And they’re still using the PCC library! During this fall season, check out a good book and read it during commercials of sports games.  Or put on a CD from the library to listen to while you prepare or clean up from your turkey dinner. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!. —Suzanne Flake, Church Librarian

Painters and sketchers wanted.  We are looking for people interested in designing bulletin covers for the holiday’s. If you are interested, please have your artwork ready and deliver it to the office no later than October 31st.

Playschool’s Scrip Program:  You can buy scrip from playschool. It's like buying money. Suppose you shop for groceries at Geisslers. You give the Playschool $100 and they give you a $100 certificate to use at Geisslers. ($100 is an example. You can purchase scrip in any amount.) You can purchase gift cards to use at more than 100 retailers such as Geisslers, Stop & Shop, Macy’s, Crackerbarrel, Barnes & Noble, Red Robin, etc. The Playschool benefits by receiving a percentage back from the merchant. So help the Playschool. Buy Scrip!

Prayer Chain:  If you would like to be contacted to pray for emergencies, crisis and sudden needs, see either Lynne Hosig, Beth Storey, or Pastor.  You will be notified of prayer needs by e-mail.  If you would like to participate and don’t have an e-mail, we can arrange to call you.

Donations for Windsor Food Bank:  This is a reminder that collection for the food bank takes place only on the 1st Sunday of every month.  Delivery is made only once a month and our church is unable to store donations on a monthly basis.  We are very grateful for these donations and we thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

CD’s of Sunday Services are made every week. Anyone who would like a free copy of a service, please contact Brian Wetzel

Small Group: Every Monday evening a small group of us meet for intercessory prayer from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the lounge. Persons may pray aloud or simply join us in silent prayer. Please feel free to join on an occasional or regular basis. See pastor or Bob Gridley for more information.

The Friday Morning Bible Study Group is studying Acts and meets 10 a.m. here at the church. For information, see Bob Gridley.

Filling out an encouragement card? Please remember that, for mailing purposes, the address must go on the blank side of the post card. Your message goes on the side with the scripture passage from Hebrews 10:25.

Free Christian literature is available in the loggia: With the exception of "Today's Christian," (New name for The Christian Reader) which is $2.00/copy, all other literature on the loggia table is free. "The Upper Room" and "Guideposts" are available in both regular and large print editions and are published every other month.

Our flower chart is posted in the loggia. Please sign up for a Sunday if you would like to remember a loved one or honor someone special. Contact Suzanne Flake or the church office for more information

Deadline for all bulletin announcements is noon on Tuesdays. They may be sent by e-mail to the office, phoned in or dropped off at the office.

Prayer:  Oh Lord, help us to make this a good site in your eyes!