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February 25, 2020
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A SILENT, CANDLELIT, WALKING MEDITATION IN OUR SANCTUARY ON ASH WEDNESDAY
We will gather on Ash Wednesday, February 26th at 7pm. In the Reception Room for a time of simple songs, hymns, prayer, silence, sharing of the bread and cup, and entering into the awe, mystery and majesty of the season known as Lent, of which Ash Wednesday is the beginning. Lent is a time of introspection, self-appraisal, atonement and preparation of the mind and spirit. Lent prepares us for, and culminates in, the resurrection of Christ, and of us ~ that is known as Easter. See you on Ash Wednesday, February 26th at 7pm.
WELCOMING EIGHT NEW MEMBERS ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT (this Sunday, March 1st); A SERMON ON "RESISTING THE TEMPTATION TO PLAY GOD"; CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENT OF THE BREAD & CUP; HAVING YOUR CAKE & EATING IT TOO; LISTENING TO CHORAL MUSIC, BEING PRESENT; CELEBRATING THE SEASON OF SPRING, AND MORE...
This Sunday, March 1st, we welcome eight new members to our church: Christina & Steven Blair; Joan Blair; Zuleima Diaz-Rodriguez; Jennifer Intravia; Lisa LaGrandier and Dennis & Myrissa Sinnott.
"Bodies at rest tend to stay at rest; bodies in motion tend to stay in motion." ~ Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) in his First Law of Motion. True then. True now.
See you on Sunday at 10am.
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Rev. Dwight Lee Wolter
Jennifer McCarrick
Administrative Assistant
Craig Coyle
Coordinator of Music
Chrissy Blair
Ann Carey
Sunday School Co-Direc
tors
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
3- Shirley Werner
9- Tyler Lynch
13- Lennon Sempere
18- Rich Bartolotta
19- Melissa Coyle
20- Aiden Holmes
21- Cameron Eten
27- William Underwood
28- Robin Young Roe
1- Muriel Baum
2- Corrine Kustka
3- Connor Holmes
8- James Migdol
10- Beth Marvin
11- Charles Rohde
16- Barbara Bailey
16- Donna Foros
18- Carole Rohde
19- Ian Buck
20- Nancy Fleury
21- Patricia Harrup
21- Kerri McCabe
24- McKenna Botelho
26- Nicole Ruggles
29- Olivia Juan
Our supply of donors for "The Light" is nearly depleted. Your donation of $50.00 is appreciated!
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Thank you for remembering
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FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Volunteers are needed to help with refreshments on Sundays. Please volunteer to bring refreshments via the sign-up sheet on the large table in the reception room. For others, a suggested donation of $1.00 helps to offset the cost to our volunteers. Thank you.
Barbara Bailey
Bear Bonner
Peter Esser
Kristie Stauch
Mickey Thom
"The Light" is published and prepared by
The Congregational Church
of Patchogue,
95 East Main Street,
Patchogue, NY 11772.
Submit news to:
Jennifer McCarrick
by Sunday evening to:
office@churchonmainstreet.org
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SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
This week, the children heard the story of Josiah, the eight year-old king of Israel. He possessed qualities of a good leader. While restoring the temple, a scroll was found. Josiah realized that the people of Israel had not been following God's law. He urged his people to once again be faithful to God and to follow the Commandments. We went over some bible verses to live by and had a tasty activity of edible scrolls. We spread some cream cheese on a tortilla and inscribed words to live by on them. Then of course ate up the yumminess! (See below: "be kind")
We want to thank Rev. Mary who spoke with the children a little bit about Transfiguration. We all change for the better when we accept God in our lives.
Next week to start off the first Sunday of Lent, we will be learning about the Beatitudes, which are well-known teachings of Jesus. "Beatitude" means blessing. They helps us live in peace with one another.
Great job, Aaron, who was acolyte for the first time this past Sunday!
Blessings Always,
Ms. Ann and Ms. Chrissy
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UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 7:00 pm
A silent, candlelit, walking meditation around the sanctuary and other parts of our church building will be part of the experience on Ash Wednesday. We will gather in the Reception Room for a time of Taize music, hymns, prayer, silence, sharing of the bread and cup, and entering into the awe, mystery and majesty of the season known in Christian tradition as Lent, of which Ash Wednesday is the official beginning.
NEW MEMBER WELCOMING
Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 10:00 am
Join us for the welcoming of new members in to our congregation! They will be received during the worship service and celebrated with a delicious cake during coffee hour.
NOTICE OF THE 227TH ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 11:00 am
The 227th Annual meeting of the Congregational Church of Patchogue will be held immediately following the worship service for the purpose of:
1. Receiving the 2019 Annual Reports of the
Minister, the church boards and the church
officers
2. Adopting the Annual Budget for 2020
3. Receiving the report of the Nominating
Committee and election of board members and
officers to replace those whose terms have
expired
4. Receiving the reports of the affiliated church-
sponsored organizations
5. To transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting
-Shirley Werner, Church Clerk
FOOD PANTRY
The Food Pantry is in need of the following items: Fruit cups; Vienna sausages; large bottles of juice, iced tea, lemonade; small cans or bottles of seltzer, Gatorade; shampoo, bars of soap, any canned meal with pop off top. Any donation is greatly appreciated.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
4:00 PM Free Mobile Shower Unit
Free Haircuts at Shear Joy Barber-Salon
5:00 PM Free Meal at Soup Kitchen
7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Evening Service
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27
9:00 AM Food Pantry Distribution until 11:00 AM
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
10:00 AM Worship Service with Communion &
New Member Welcoming
Sunday School
Nursery Care
11:00 AM Fellowship Hour following service
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
4:00 PM Free Mobile Shower Unit
5:00 PM Free Meal at Soup Kitchen
9:00 AM Food Pantry Distribution until 11:00 AM
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
10:00 AM Worship Service
Sunday School
Nursery Care
11:00 AM Annual Meeting
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ALTAR FLOWERS
March 1st -
Sponsored by Bob & Shirley Werner in loving memory of Shirley's mother, Mary Carle.
March 8th -
Sponsored by Pam Barr in loving memory of Edward Evan & Dora Hadley Barr.
*The 2020 Sign-up sheet to sponsor altar flowers is now on the table in the Reception Room.
The Beginnings of our Sunday School, Continued:
Patchogue is growing. Automobiles made travel easier. The Chapel in East Patchogue closed its doors and transferred, along with its records and membership, the pupils and teachers of the Sunday School to the Brownstone.
As the influence of Christian Endeavour began to fade and the Great Depression of the 30's spread, a new young people's fellowship and discussion group developed at our church. Based on an idea from our new minister, the Reverend John Robert Gee (1929-1936), it was called the Forum and invited all between the ages of 15 and 22 to join with other Protestant, Jewish, and Catholic young people for an evening of fellowship and discussion. The group became known throughout the village as intelligent, modern young people eager to serve and help in whatever way would benefit others. The upper east balcony room was set aside and dedicated to their use. While this room has been used for other purposes from time to time, future generations of high school youth have again and again reclaimed it as their own.
The early 1930's were good years in the Sunday School. Dr. Mordecai Overton was the superintendent. Under his leadership, and guided by the Reverend Gee, the Sunday School was reorganized and modernized. The enrollment was 240, and we have the first mention of an orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Eugene (Ruth) Rogers. Throughout this century, the choir, orchestra and dance programs highlighted the teaching of the Word.
Source: Celebrating a Proud Heritage: The Congregational Church and Parish of Patchogue 1793 -1893 (1994).
Shirley Werner, Historian
OFFICE HOURS
The church office is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
In the event of inclement weather, please refer to our Facebook page and watch your email for alerts pertaining to services and events.
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Contact:
Jennifer McCarrick 631-475-1235
office@churchonmainstreet.org
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