|
|
|
Meetings and Services
this Week:
Wednesday, January 31st:
-9:30 a.m. Book Discussion Group
-7:00 p.m. Choir
Thursday, February 1st:
-7:00 p.m. Deacons
Friday, February 2nd:
-6:30 p.m. Hebron's Got Talent at RHAM High School
Sunday, February 4th:
-8:30 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
-10:00 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
-Sunday School
-Coffee Hour
Tuesday, February 6th:
-9:30 a.m. Knitting Circle
-11:15 a.m. Bible Study
-7:30 p.m. AA Meeting
|
|
Reverend Dr. Denise M. Esslinger
Minister of Mission and Faith Formation:
Stephanie Haines
Minister of Music:
Bruce Gale
Administrative Assistant:
Sally Fritsche
Worship: 8:30 AM
Worship w/Sunday School: 10:00 AM
Summer Worship:
9:00 AM
Gathered: 1748
Meeting House: 1838
Fellowship Hall: 2008
We are an Open & Affirming Church
|
|
Ministry Quicklinks:
More About Us
|
|
| |
| |
|
Hebron's Got Talent Friday Night!
Our 5th annual showcase will take place this Friday, February 2nd at 6:30 pm at the RHAM High School Auditorium. Ten acts, ranging from singing to dancing, will perform to compete for the $250 grand prize! Local celebrity judges including last year's winner, Jonathan Farrington, a musician and singer from RHAM High School, as well as local celebrity, Cassandra Go, will provide their comments on each act but ultimately, the winner is selected by your audience vote! Cassandra is a past New England Patriots Cheerleader cheering at Super Bowl XLVI, featured in two swimsuit calendars, chosen to be on the cover of one and made her TV debut in a national commercial in 2012. She has also danced for the CT Sun's WNBA and dance captain and choreographer for the NLL New England Black Wolves. Cassie has won numerous championship dance awards and has worked professionally as a performer, choreographer and promotional model. Tickets are $8 each or $25 for a family of four and can be purchased at Ted's IGA Supermarket, Hebron Parks & Recreation, AHM Youth and Family Services, the Gilead Congregational Church or at the door. All proceeds benefit the children's scholarship programs of Hebron Parks & Recreation and AHM Youth & Family Services because every child should have the opportunity to explore and grow their talents and abilities! Snow date is Friday, February 9. We hope to see you there! This event is sponsored by the Gilead Congregational Church Board of Missions.
|
|
Valentine's Day Cards
T
he Women's Fellowship would like to invite you to celebrate Valentine's Day by sending a card to one or all of our members and friends listed below:
Jean Derby Ann Pate
564 East Street Brookdale Buckingham
Hebron, CT 06248 1824 Manchester Road
Glastonbury, CT 06033
John Hibbard Ruth Rathbun
1072 Gilead Street Marlborough Health Care Center
Hebron, CT 06248 85 Stage Harbor Road
Marlborough, CT 06447
The Karahja Family Jean Raymond
24 Church Street Center Marlborough Health Care
Manchester, CT 06040 85 Stage Harbor Road
Marlborough, CT 06447
Ed Meincke Lynn Sansone
274 Burrows Hill Road 436 Burrows Hill Road
Amston, CT 06231 Hebron, CT 06248
Glen Hadley Dottie Taggart
665
Horizon
Lane P. O. Box 63
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 Hebron, CT 06248
Nancy Thomas Dave Bland
40 Colchester Commons 124 Slocum Road
Colchester, CT 06415 Hebron, CT 06248
Terry Morin
Manchester Manor
403 West Center Street
Manchester, CT 06040
|
Run for Refugees - Join Our Team!
Last call to join the team!
In support of IRIS (Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services), a team from Gilead Church will be walking or running the Run for Refugees 5K in West Haven THIS Sunday, Feb 4th. To register for the race, go to: http://www.jbsports.com/?page_id=169 Please let Deb Meincke know if you are going so you are included in the carpool/meet up plans.
Don't want to miss church?? You can still be part of the team!
Gilead Church and the Danbury Area Refugee Assistance group have issued a challenge to the 60 other co-sponsors in CT to have the most online contributors to the 2018 Run for Refugees. Every $10 donation gets us one point - we are currently in FIRST place, and as a team we have raised almost $900!
To be part of the online team, go to:
|
|
|
|
Free Narcan Training at AHM Youth & Family Services - Tuesday, February 13th
Save A Life! Free Narcan Training will be offered on February 13th at AHM Youth & Family Services (25 Pendleton Drive) from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Narcan (naloxone) is an opiate antidote. It is a prescription medicine that blocks the effects of opioids and reverses an overdose. Training will include:
- Overdose Prevention Strategies
- Signs and Symptoms of Overdose
- How to Administer Naloxone
- Good Samaritan Law
- Support Information and Resources
Please contact AHM Youth & Family Services at 860-228-9488 to register.
|
Finding God in Contemporary Issues Discussion - Tuesday, February 13th
We invite you to join us on Tuesday, February 13th at 7 p.m. in the Parish House for a time to talk about contemporary issues and where we see God's movement in them. At this gathering we will be discussing climate changes. Articles to read as food for thought are available on the table underneath the name tags. If you have any questions about this group, please speak with Margot Sheehan or Mark Hand who co-facilitate it.
|
|
3rd Annual Soup Tasting/Recipe Swap - Sunday, February 25th
The Fellowship Committee invites the congregation to share their favorite crock of soup on Sunday, February 25th, following the 10:00am service. Please include a recipe when dropping off soup so copies can be made. A light coffee hour will also be provided. All are welcome! Sign up under the name tags if you can bring soup. See Annette Langevin with any questions.
|
Lenten House Gatherings
You are invited and encouraged to join a Lenten House Gathering during the season of Lent to pause and join others for a time of devotion, discussion and fellowship. The theme is "40 Days of Compassion" and together we will be reading "12 Steps to a Compassionate Life" by Karen Armstrong, exploring God's compassion and presence in our lives and world. If you would like to become a part of a small group please fill out the form located inside the church bulletin or contact Stephanie Haines at (860) 228-3077 or at stephanie.haines@hotmail.com indicating which group you would like to attend. Lenten House Gatherings are being offered on the following days, times and locations:
Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.
2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19
Jack & Sandy Hooker
7 West Street, Hebron
Adults & Teens
Dessert & Coffee/Tea
2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
Becky Cook & Stephanie Haines
99 Jennifer Drive, Hebron
Children Welcome
Snacks & Coffee/Tea
Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.
2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28
Margot & Joe Sheehan
98 Northern Boulevard, Colchester
Dessert & Coffee/Tea
Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m.
2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22
The Fredette Family
50 West Branch, Hebron
Children Welcome
Dessert & Coffee/Tea
|
Silver Lake has announced its offerings for the summer 2018 conference season.
The Silver Lake summer brochure is available online. There is also a brochure hanging on the bulletin board at the church and copies on the table below the name tags. Details and registration are available at www.silverlakect.org along with downloads of the forms needed for registration. Also, our Women's Fellowship has once again agreed to pay the $150 deposit for any young person from our congregation who would like to attend Silver Lake. Please speak with Karen Voghel (860-508-3326) if you would like to take our Women's Fellowship up on their offer.
|
|
Sunday School Cancellation Policy
If inclement weather should happen and forces cancellation of Sunday School, our Sunday School Superintendents will contact Sunday School teachers. Parents please check web sites: www.wtic.com , www.956tic.com , or www.wrch.com for cancellation information. If Gilead Church is not listed there will be Sunday School. Worship will never be cancelled as Pastor Denise lives so close to the church. Please, however, use your discretion and always stay safe!
|
Youth Group Movie and Game Night
Members of our Youth Group enjoyed a movie and game night this past Friday, January 26th at AHM Youth and Family Services.
 |
|
Coffee Collection Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who donated a can of coffee during the month of January. Our shelves are packed and we will enjoy Sunday morning coffee hours for many months!
|
AHM Youth & Family Services Offering Recovery Group for Families
Do you have a loved one who has a problem with alcohol, drugs or compulsive behavior? Attend a family & friends meeting to learn how you can develop skills to help you cope and help your loved one choose recovery. This free ongoing program will begin on Tuesday, February 20th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at AHM Youth & Family Services (25 Pendleton Drive). Shane Scott, LCSW will facilitate the program. For more information or to register, please contact AHM Youth & Family Services at 860-228-9488.
|
|
Gilead Helping Hands Takes on the Dudley Project
Members of our Gilead Helping Hands had a busy weekend assisting the Dudley family with the following:
- Moved ½ cord of split wood from garage to an area closer to the house.
- Removed three truckloads of trash, two gas grills, and one washing machine to the dump.
- Repaired a broken pipe that discharges water from the washing machine.
- Installed plastic sheeting on the porch windows to improve insulation.
- Washed dishes in the kitchen.
- Replaced hinges on shed door.
- Removed latch so chest freezer door can now open.
- Sprayed silicone on tracks of sliding glass door between the kitchen and the porch.
Still pending are repairs to the radon evacuation unit and a variety of critical safety repairs to their car. If you would like to lend a hand on this project or become involved on future GHH projects, please contact Deb Meincke (debmeincke@gmail.com).
|
Thank Yous
Thank you so much for the beautiful Baptism for Anna. It was such a special service and we are so grateful for all of your support along the way. Thank you for taking the time to personalize the service and for getting to know Anna and our story. Both sides of our family loved attending the Church and I'm sure you'll see some of them there in future services.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Laura, Jeremy and Anna Zurell
****************************
Dear Gilead Church,
Thank you again for your support and donation of $150 to Friends of Chikumbuso.
Fondly,
Linda Bu
****************************
Dear Denise and Gilead Congregational Church,
Thank you so much for the beautiful prayer shawl and all of the prayers woven into its threads. I can feel the love and warmth when it's wrapped around me. It helped greatly to know you were all thinking of me the past weeks.
Much love,
Cassidy Olio
****************************
Dear Good folks at Gilead Congregational Church,
Many, many thanks for the absolutely gorgeous white prayer shawl you sent to me as I recover from a stem cell transplant. It is a work of art, and I feel the prayers it has been steeped in.
Prayers and love and light sent by others have meant a lot to me over the past three weeks. I know I have a bit of a long road ahead of me as I get back into good health. I am absolutely leaning on the love sent my way. Again, many thanks to your prayer shawl ministry for this beautiful, thoughtful gift.
Love,
Jane Carroll
|
|
Upcoming Sunday Worship Servers
Ushers for this Sunday: Teresa and David Olio
Ushers for next week: Marybeth and Chris Aker
Deacon of the Day for this Sunday: Katie McClaine
Deacon of the Day for next week: Jan Andrews
Liturgist: Leslie Brand Acolyte: Haley Saltonstall
Call to Worship: Ella Cabrera
Coffee Hour Hosts for this Sunday: Youth Group
Coffee Hour Host for next week: Leslie Brand
Greeters for this Sunday: Tim Fellman
Greeter for next week: Joe Sheehan
|
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Week
Mark 1: 29-39
Loving God, as you once healed a woman with fever through your son, Jesus Christ, heal those who suffer from illness of any kind. Soothe those whose bodies ache and calm those with fevered minds. Cast out the demons of addiction and abuse, and help us to proclaim the message of wholeness that you have taught us through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
|
Contact Info
Sally Fritsche
Administrative Assistant
Hebron, Ct 06248
860-228-3077
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until noon (Parish House)
|
|
| |
|
