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Scam Texts & Emails
This past week a number of congregants received a scam text "from Rev. Kathy." This was sent from an unknown phone number, not Pastor Kathy's cell phone. The text said it was an urgent request. Those who called/texted were asked to send gift cards.
Thankfully many reached out quickly and realized it was a scam.
Please know that Pastor Kathy will never ask you for money/gift cards over email nor via a text. And if there is something urgent, Pastor Kathy will reach out via phone. Scammers are often successful due to the "urgent" nature of their communication.
Also, any email from Pastor Kathy will always have her signature line on the bottom with her phone number/address.
If in doubt, please contact the church office or Pastor Kathy.
These scams are increasingly common, and many church communities were texted on Friday.
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Please share widely and spread the word! These community events are a major ministry of HCC: | |
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In Memoriam
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of a former HCC congregant and Hampstead resident, David Copeland.
David's memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 26th at 11am in our sanctuary followed by a luncheon in Hadley Hall.
May David rest in peace, and his family be comforted.
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Would you like some fresh produce? Is your garden producing crops you can share?
Hopefully, by this weekend, some fresh garden goods will be available after the Sunday service.
If you'd like to make a donation, all proceeds go to RIP Medical Debt. Donations can be placed in the basket (on Sunday mornings) or in the lockbox in the foyer.
If you have extra crops from your garden you would like to share with other church members and help an amazing cause, please bring them to Hadley Hall when you come for Sunday Service, or drop them off in the foyer. Thanks!
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To PASS or NOT to PASS
our Offering Plates
The offering time is as much a part of Sunday morning service as singing, preaching, or praying. “But as any church leader will tell you, the average churchgoer’s habits have changed quite a bit since the 1800s. Church giving methods have been long overdue for an update.” (givelify.com)
As a congregation we offer gifts of “time and talent” to our church in support of its ministry and outreach. Those gifts vary according to individual interests and abilities – and what an awesome variety of gifts that produces!
When it comes to financial giving, our individuality comes into play as well. Passing an offering plate from person to person during each worship service used to be “the way” to give and collect financial gifts from people who gathered each Sunday morning – but not anymore.
How do YOU give? Do you give cash… or via check or electronic giving? Do you give every single week, each month, or in one total amount each year? Do you place your financial support in an offering plate…or send it in via mail or direct deposit? You might be surprised to learn the many different ways we individually offer financial support to our church.
Our beautiful brass offering plates are no longer passed from person to person each Sunday because methods of giving have become so varied – and ALL methods are welcome! We also recognize the gift of hospitality, and there can be deep discomfort and awkwardness when that plate is put in front of anyone, perhaps most especially newcomers. Instead of passing the plates, one plate is located at each entrance/exit to the sanctuary for the convenience of the Giver. The plates are identified and pointed out during our “offering reflection” for those who are visitors to our church. We are also now labeling the plates to make them more easily seen.
However YOU choose to give of yourself, THANK YOU!
Your Worship Team
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Worship This Week
Please join us
in the Sanctuary or online at
10am this Sunday for
Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
with Communion
Coffee hour will be held after the service in Hadley Hall.
We hope you will join us
in person or online.
The service will be live streamed through
Facebook Live here
or on 3CX here
Reader: Brad Robie
Coffee hour hosts: Lydia Fagan
& Jill Gauthier
artwork: "Fragile Mystery" © Mary Southard
www.ministryofthehearts.org. Used with permission.
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Wonderful Article About Our Steeple Restoration in Carriage Towne News
Click here to read.
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2023 Q2 Donation Statements
2023 Q2 Donation Statements were sent out this week.
If we have your email address, we emailed your statement. If we didn't have an email address, we have sent it USPS.
If you don't get your statement, please contact the office and we will work on getting your copy to you.
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Bea Randell's New Information
Bea Randell has relocated and would like everyone to have her new information:
Address: 8 Indian Hill Road
Sandown, NH 03873
We wish Bea happiness in this new chapter of her life.
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A Word From Peace & Justice
Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire is unveiling an historic marker in Derry on August 5. It celebrates William Hobdy, a ragtime musician and the first Black business owner (1899) in Derry.
The festivities include a Pop-Up Museum in the Derry Opera House, a Raffle, the unveiling and dedication of the marker, Ice Cream, and as long as supplies last, a special brew of pre-prohibition style lager on tap and Hop Knot pretzels at Rockingham Brewing. It sounds like a great afternoon!
More information and times for events see the full article.
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Steeple Lighting
Steeple lit from August 3rd - 9th for
George “Buddy” Pratt
8 years gone, forever in our hearts.
Our angel always shining bright.
Love, your wife, children, grandchildren & friends
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New Hampshire Conference UCC Weekly News
We thought you might enjoy reading the NH Conference UCC weekly newsletter. You can read it with this link.
8/1/2023 Newsletter
Each week, we will update this section of our Weekly Word with the new link
for the current newsletter.
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Food Drive to Support
Saint Anne Ecumenical
Food Pantry
Currently in need of cereal (no Cheerios), coffee, salad dressings,
pasta sauce, granola bars, Spam, boxes of crackers, grated cheese, mayo
and ketchup.
Please drop off any donations in the foyer of Hadley Hall
Please, no expired items.
Thank you for all your support!
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To sign up for the next volunteer opportunity click here. If you are interested in volunteering contact Jane DeRosa via email at janederosa@comcast.net. | |
The Sonshine Soup Kitchen needs volunteers to prepare and package the food for "To Go Meals." We partner with Atkinson Congregational Church once a month on the 4th Wednesday of the month to help out from 3-6pm. | | |
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Blankets for Project Linus
For those of you who have been busy sewing, quilting, knitting, or crocheting, we have an new opportunity to donate those handmade items!
We located a national organization that has local chapters called Project Linus (https://www.facebook.com/projectlinussouthwestnewhampshire/). This organization's mission is "to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans". Blankets are given to children in need through NH.
*We welcome all styles of blankets made in child-friendly colors/prints.
*Crocheted, knitted, quilted (100% cotton or flannel), fleece….you don’t have to be an expert!
*Blankets must be NEW, HANDMADE and WASHABLE.
*Fabric blankets can be quilted by machine, hand or tied. If you are tying the blanket make sure the ends are trimmed to 1” and the knots are secure.
*Please do not add any embellishments to the blankets such as buttons that could be swallowed by a child.
*If you are using a no-sew fleece pattern, please be sure to trim off both selvages FIRST. Not sure what selvages are? Ask the clerk who is cutting your fleece to please show you, they’re those odd looking edges at the top and bottom of the piece you have, sort of raggy looking.
*We accept all sizes of blankets. We donate to children, infants through teen years, so any size is appropriate. Baby blankets are typically 36”X36” or 36”X42”, toddler-pre-teen are typically about 40”X60”, and teen blankets are at least 60"X72".
Blankets can be dropped off in the entry way of Hadley Hall.
Thank you for your support of this project!
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Want to get the word out about what’s happening at HCC? If you want to publicize your event or remind the congregation about something, please email the office (hcc1752@gmail.com) by Wednesday at noon so that your information can be included in that week’s Weekly Word. Feel free to send in information up to three weeks in advance of an upcoming event. We want all of the congregation (not just the Team leaders) to be empowered to get the word out about all the activities that are happening at Hampstead Congregational Church!
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Our Mailing Address:
61 Main Street
Hampstead, NH 03841
Church Summer Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00am to Noon
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Hampstead Congregational Church Website
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