STAYING CONNECTED TO YOUR CHURCH COMMUNITY
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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All Saints’ Day – On Sunday, November 7, we remember those who over the past year passed from this life to the larger life in the nearer presence of God, by reading their names aloud in our worship service. If you’d like the names of your loved ones included, email the church office by 5 pm on November 2.
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Dear Church Family,
We are in the Pumpkin Patch homestretch (albeit a very rainy one)!!
We are in need of a couple more volunteers for the sales tent throughout this upcoming weekend! It is my hope that you will sign up for one shift. As always, we praise God for the generous sharing of your time . . .
As I reflect on these past weeks in the Pumpkin Patch, I am humbled by the ways in which I have found food for my own soul! As I watched children laugh and run through the patch -- as I listened to parents speak of how a visit to the Pumpkin Church has become a much beloved tradition that has been upheld for over a decade -- as I experienced the blessing of visiting with many of you in the sales tent -- my heart is filled with gratitude, joy and hope.
The fundraising efforts of our beloved Pumpkin Patch have already raised over $23,000.00. A large portion of those funds will go towards supporting the indigenous farming communities in New Mexico that grow our glorious pumpkins and the remainder will be donated to Global H.O.P.E.'s continued Emergency Relief efforts for the people of Haiti.
It is my prayer that your experiences in the Pumpkin Patch have provided glimpses of God's love -- as is found in the shared work of a dedicated and faithful community. Thank you for your generous support of this beloved ministry of the Hills Church!
Yours In Christ,
Rev. Anne Marie and the Pumpkin Patch Ministry Team
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At long last we are able to participate in a Habitat for Humanity work day! We will go to Worcester on November 6th to work with the Greater Worcester chapter. The project at 81 Harrison Street will be a two-story new construction structure with full basements and contain three townhouses.
We will meet on Saturday morning at 7:15 am in the church parking lot and carpool over. We will return by 5pm. The group is limited to 10 people and everyone must be 16 years old or older to participate. Please SIGN IN HERE to reserve your spot. Any questions please contact Elaine Vildzius.
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As we prepare the church profile for prospective applicants for our new settled Senior minister, we will be asking for your input. For the next four weeks, a different survey, on a colored insert, will be included in your Order of Worship. Members of the transition team (we will be wearing hats) will be at each exit of the sanctuary to receive your completed questionnaire. There will also be a member of the committee for you to speak with in the Adams Board Room following the Sunday services. Thank you for participating. This week's insert is blue! |
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Family Promise November Collection
The Christian Service Support Board is holding the annual Clothing Drive during November. Clothing of any size, Accessories, Shoes, Coats, Purses, Handbags. Please put the donations in a plastic bag and deliver them to the covered porch at the home of: Donna and Gary McCabe, 124 Washington Street, Wellesley Hills. For more information, visit Secondchances.org or contact Tina Andersson.
Online Holiday Concert and Auction
Family Promise’s “ Keep The Promise” Holiday Concert and Auction will be online again this year, with free admission, on December 4 at 7 pm. This was a wonderful event last year with an array of talented vocal artists/musicians, and Family Promise families sharing their inspirational stories. We are looking for people to donate a gift basket to be auctioned off as part of the fundraiser (see below)
BASKET DONATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 19. Email Lucy Sur to donate a basket.
Take pictures of all the contents of the baskets as well.
International Treats Basket: $50 gift card (or two $25 ones) to a gourmet food shop or specialty food deli. And a selection of internationally themed cookies, candies, snacks, etc.
International Wine Basket: $50 gift certificate to a wine store, plus maybe 2 bottles of wine from different wine countries, wine crackers, wine tools, etc.
Best Bread Baker Basket: Bread making machine, different flours (add in a gluten free one), yeast, jar of honey, recipes, etc.
Event Ticket Basket: Sports tickets, concert tickets, theater or ballet. A pair or more!
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A GOOD WORD:
Thoughts on Racial Justice
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“As people of faith and followers of Jesus, filled with love, we seek a just world for all.”
Racial Justice Working Group Mission Statement
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“There will come a time when we will love humanity, when we will gain the courage to fight for humanity, when we will gain the courage to fight for an equitable society for our beloved humanity, knowing, intelligently, that when we fight for humanity, we are fighting for ourselves. There will come a time. Maybe, just maybe, that time is now.”
Ibra, X. Kendi Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You
REFLECTION QUESTIONS ??? ??? QUESTION REFLECTIONS
What can you do in the fight for our beloved humanity?
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Cup of Monday Morning Prayer
Rev. Anne Marie hosts a Cup of Monday Morning Prayer each Monday at 7 am on a private Facebook page! If you would like to join us every Monday morning for the next 6 weeks, please email Rev. Anne Marie and she will add you to the group! We are focusing on the beautiful written guidance of Joyce Rupp, "The Cup of Our Life: A Guide to Spiritual Growth." It is our hope to gather in person and share in this prayerful experience in November.
Tuesday Morning Meditation
Please join us on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 am when we will turn our hearts and minds to this ancient spiritual practice. Email Judy or Mary to receive the Zoom link.
Wednesday Prayer
JOIN US HERE at 12 or 6 pm on Wednesdays for 5-15 minutes of reflection and prayer.
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Join the Hills Church Runners this Thanksgiving for the Wellesley Turkey Trot!
Race details and registration here -- be sure to sign up for the team “Hills Church Runners” when you register at this LINK. Space is limited so you are encouraged to register soon if you are interested. Questions? Contact Doug Eisenhart. We hope to see you there!
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You’ve unloaded pumpkins, raked leaves, baked cookies, taught church school, built houses, and so much more -- but have you ever run in a Turkey Trot? For over five years now the Hills Church Runners have represented the church in the annual Wellesley Turkey Trot. Join us this year on Thanksgiving morning, November 25. This is a 5K fun run held right in Wellesley. The event, which features around 2,000 runners, starts at 8:00 am. Everyone runs at their own pace. Youth and families are encouraged to join in! Children are welcome (no pets or strollers allowed) and there is a separate Kids Fun Run, less than a mile, for children 10 and under. T-shirt and bib number provided for entry fee ($30, less for children under 18). The course starts and ends at Linden Square in front of Roche Brothers, so there is plenty of free parking. It’s both fun and a great way to start the day! Importantly, the event also raises money for local charities (2021 beneficiaries TBD). Race details and registration here -- be sure to sign up for the team “Hills Church Runners” when you register at this LINK. Space is limited so you are encouraged to register soon if you are interested. Questions? Contact Doug Eisenhart. We hope to see you there!
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Hills Church Weekly Calendar |
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October 28
10:00 am
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
October 29
7:30 pm
October 30
October 31
9:45 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
4:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
November 1
7:00 am
2:00 pm
3:30 pm
7:30 pm
November 2
9:30 am
1:45 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
November 3
12:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
November 4
10:30 am
5:30 pm
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THURSDAY
Staff Meeting (Library)
New Beginnings (AR, K, RR, L, BR)
Welcoming Task Force (Zoom)
FRIDAY
AA Meeting (Board Room)
SATURDAY
SUNDAY - HALLOWEEN
Outdoor Church School (Wallace Chapel)
Worship Service (Sanctuary)
Fellowship Time (outdoors)
Powell Baptism (Sanctuary)
Handbell Practice (Bell Room)
Boy Scouts (Assembly Room)
High School Youth Cafe (Upper Room)
High School Youth Conversation Circles (Upper Room)
AA Meeting (Board Room)
MONDAY
Cup of Morning Prayer (virtual)
Food Pantry (onsite)
Suzuki Violin (Assembly Room)
Deacon's (Zoom)
TUESDAY
Morning Meditation (Zoom)
Food Pantry (Pantry & Assembly Room)
Stewards Support Board (Zoom)
Chancel Ministry Team (Sanctuary)
WEDNESDAY
Noonday Prayers (Facebook)
Evening Prayers (Facebook)
Confirmation Class (Upper Room)
Chancel Choir (Sanctuary)
THURSDAY
Staff Meeting (Library)
New Beginnings (AR, K, RR, L, BR)
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Hills Church Parish Register |
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Prayers of joy for:
- Walt and Katy Andrews, on the birth of their son, Derry on Friday, October 23, 2021. And congratulations to Derry’s grandparents, Anne Marie and Rob Andrews.
- Kristin and Patrick Goss, on their daughter, Nina having received the sacrament of baptism on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Nina’s mother and grandmother had also been baptized in the Hills Church.
- Sarah Murphy and Veg Gund, who were married on October 15th in Ithaca, NY. Sarah is the daughter of Stephen Murphy and Becky Lockwood.
Prayers of sympathy for:
- June Anton, on the October 15th death of her father, Carl Kuniholm , at age 97
- Anne Marie Holloway and extended family on the death of her aunt, Vonnie Barber, on October 25 at age 81.
Prayers of health and healing for:
- Rob Andrews, recovering after surgery
- Mary Hill Canavan
- Amanda Crowley’s father, Terry Peel, recovering after COVID
- Todd and Amanda Crowley’s son, Sam
- Bruce Dishman, recovering at home after surgery
- Harriet Dishman’s cousin, Hugo Grooters, recovering after multiple surgeries
- John David Ferrer’s dear friend Sary Rodriguez, recovering from a stroke
- Emily Gauthier’s daughter, Sophia Gauthier
- Kevin Groppe’s brother, George, recovering after surgery in California
- Alice Mullin, recovering at home after surgery
- Jim Nicoletti, receiving treatment
- Marilyn Nutting’s sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Nutting
- Burt Payne
- Sarah Pedersen
- Lynn Perry
- Elaine Pipes and Helen Turner’s brother, Bob Pipes
- Bob Tomasetti’s friend, Kristi Withington
- Mariela Vargas’ sister, Cristina
Prayers for those continuing in treatment:
- Jeremy "JJ" Demers
- Rob Jaczko
- Helen Turner
Always in our prayers:
- Matt Schuler, son of John and Dwin Schuler
- Martha Spencer, Bill Spencer’s sister
- Prayers for the sick, and for the medical teams caring for them
- Prayers as we all navigate the landscape of COVID 19
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