From the Minister
"When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed
with him in glory." (Colossians 3:4)
Greetings in the name of the Risen Christ!
The good news is this; Christ has been raised from the dead and has broken the
bonds of death offering us the hope of eternal life, and Christ's resurrection
invites us to be reborn and made alive living resurrected lives. We are transformed
in Christ. Just as new life breaks forth from the barren ground this spring,
Easter blesses us with the grace to be transformed.
The epistle to the church in Colossae tells us to put off our old selves-let
our anger, wrath, malice, slander, abusive speech, lying, immorality, and greed
die (Col 3:5-8.) In the knowledge and faith of Christ's resurrection we are
to put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, forbearance,
forgiveness and love (Col 3:13-14.)
Living as a disciple of the Risen Christ means living a resurrected life.
This changes our daily lives, giving us a new and improved outlook on life.
We are new and improved in our relationships with our spouses, parents, children,
family, friends and coworkers. We are new and improved in our care for ourselves
and each other. We are able to love better and forgive easier.
Christ within us, when shared, becomes Christ among us. Christ among us, when
shared, becomes Christ for the world. Christ for the world increases God's Kingdom
on earth, allowing justice and mercy to be known. This is resurrection.
Let us pray God's Kingdom come with our whole hearts this Easter and witness
resurrection in our lives, church, community and the world.
Praise be to God that we are resurrected to a new life of joy and peace through
Jesus the Risen Christ.
Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen indeed!
Grace upon grace,
Katherine
Katherine
Events
with Katherine & Office Schedule:
Wednesday Morning Worship with Communion
Come and be uplifted as we gather in the Chapel to worship God, hear Scripture,
and celebrate Communion. The service will run from 7 to 7:30 am, followed by
a light breakfast (or at least a cup of coffee to go!)
Lecture Series - Foundational Elements of Progressive Christian Critical
Thinking
Third Wednesday of each Month, September '09 - June '10, 7 am
Bible Study
6-7 PM on Monday evenings
10:30 AM on Thursday mornings .
Spirituality Groups
12-2 PM on Mondays - Mom's Spirituality Group
7-8:30 PM, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays - Spirituality Group
Office Hours
The office is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 1 PM
Joining the Journey: Come to an Introductory Luncheon for Membership Information
Are you interested in becoming a member of the church? If so please let Rev.
Katherine or any member of the Diaconate know. We will be holding two Joining
the Journey luncheons to introduce you to this congregation, the United Church
of Christ, and our rich Christian heritage. The luncheons will be held after
church on Sunday, April 18 and Sunday, May 2.
New Member Sunday will be on Pentecost, May 23. We hope you will join us
on our journey of faith.
Holy Week
Maundy Thursday Service, April 1, 7:30 PM
Easter, April 4
7:00 AM - Flowering of the Cross
8:30 AM - Easter Breakfast
9:00 AM - Easter Egg Hunt
9:30 AM - Easter service
11:00 AM - Easter service
Notes from the Diaconate
We would like to let you know that the Deacon's Fund is available
for people who are in need. Are you moved to help out with your dollars in
a local, immediate way? Then give to the Deacon's Fund! Are you in need yourself?
If you have an immediate need, please talk with Rev. Katherine Adams (978-663-8433).
All requests and donations are confidential.
On Sunday April 4th (Easter Sunday) we will be taking informal pictures of
you and your family. We have so many new folks, that being able to put a face
with a name will be a blessing. Please stop by one of the picture taking stations
that will be set up that morning. Pictures will be taken during the Easter
Breakfast and in between the church services. You will also be able to get
a new nametag. Let's all wear our nametags so we can be on a first name basis!
Jean Button
for the Diaconate
Trustees
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The Music Committee submitted a draft sound system project objectives
to the Trustees. Their initial findings noted some of the electronics
used in the current sound system are out of date; other items are OK at
this time. The Music Committee plan is to form a small task group with
Jesse Dutton as the lead to meet with vendors and discuss our needs. Proposal
will be sought and reviewed by the Music committee with a recommendation
to the Trustees for their review and consideration. If possible, a plan
would be shared with the congregation at the May business meeting.
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On-going maintenance includes reviewing the yearly maintenance of the
Church's heating systems and the need of replacing a few parts to the
sump-pump configuration. A special thank you to Gene Guild for re-programming
the power-on/off timers for the stained glass windows. A new cleated water-hog
carpet has been order for the rear church entrance.
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Your ongoing comments or suggestions are welcomed. Please place a written
note in the Trustees mailbox along with your idea(s) to correct any issue.
If there is a project you would like to see completed or that you would
like to complete as a group please let us know.
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Based on actual figures through mid-March - below is an estimated Expense
vs. Income Graph through Mar 31
Respectfully submitted,
Board of Trustees
From the Nominating Committee
A big thanks to Bob Slack for
volunteering to head up the effort to organize the library. He is looking
for some assistance in that effort. If you are interested, please contact
him directly.
As you are aware, the Nominating Committee is looking at the by-laws, principally
to make it easier to fill positions. If you have comments on the by-laws please
drop them in the Nominating Committee box for consideration. (If you already
have provided comments, there is no need to duplicate them.) We will be making
a report on the matter to the congregation at the Spring meeting.
We are still looking for someone who would like to help in getting the word
out about the things that are happening in our Church to the media. If you
have an interest in cable TV or the print media, let someone on the Nominating
Committee or Reverend Adams know.
And thanks to all who are contributing their time and talents this year.
Andrew Jennings
Nominating Committee Chair
(978) 663-8193; aajennings@aol.com
Special
From the Outreach Committee
You Just Keep On Doing It, Don't
You?
Have you ever noticed the sub-lettering on the side of a U-Haul truck? "An
Adventure in Moving" (Yeah … right!)
On Friday, March 5, a few of us traipsed through 6 towns collecting furniture
generously donated by several congregations and moved it to Lawrence where
we had secured an apartment for a soon-to-be arriving refugee family from
Iraq. The Refugee Immigration Ministry (of which we are a part) has agreed
to sponsor several families and this is the first with which we are helping.
By mid afternoon we began unloading and settling up the furniture in preparation
for the family's arrival on Wednesday, March 10.
On the 10th, the family of 5 first entered their kitchen where they found
a wooden gate-leg table, microwave, flatware for 8, electric mixer & bowl,
wooden block holding 6 carving knives - all donated by our church. Additionally,
there is a toaster, cleaning supplies, pots & pans, dishes and food staples
plus the refrigerator has fruit and vegetables and frozen dinners in the top
freezer.
Next into their living room where they find (and learn to use) the thermostat
which controls the baseboard heating for the apartment. This room has a couch,
love seat, 2 stuffed chairs, a rug, a table with lamp and bookcases (no books
yet) all from our church. There are additional end tables, lamps and curtains.
Upstairs are 2 bedrooms; 1 large with 3 beds for the kids with new sheets,
pillows, and 1 blanket each. There are 2 bureaus and although the closet space
seems inadequate, they do not possess enough clothes yet to fill the small
space provided. The small bedroom has a queen bed for the parents with adequate
bedding, 1 bureau and ample closet space.
There is a small bath with towels from us hanging on a towel rack behind
the door and ample extra towels and cleaning materials stored in the closet.
It has a sink, toilet, tub, and shower and they are all "indoors".
Now granted - this is Lawrence - it's a 4-room apartment for a family of
5. Many of us might find it a bit cramped. But this family has been living
just over 4 years … in a refugee camp … in Jordan… IN A HOVEL! Please believe
me, they are THRILLED!
By your constant and generous support of the activities of the Outreach Committee,
you reaffirm the asked and answered question in Micah: "What does the
Lord ask of you but - to do justice ---". As I've said before, sometimes
you really get it!
!!!!!!!WE
APPRECIATE YOUR DONATIONS!!!!!!!
Bob Miner
For the Outreach Committee
The Outreach Committee Monthly Report
Billerica Food Pantry
The March collection for the Billerica Food Pantry numbered 119 items! Thank
you for your generosity!
It has been brought to our committee's attention that there are members who
would like to add their contributions to our Pantry collections, but due to
physical limitations, cannot deliver their donations to and/or into the church.
If you would like to arrange a "pickup", whereby someone stops at
your house or meets you at your car on the applicable Sundays, please contact
one of the following Outreach Committee members: Don Lovegrove@ 978-667-3596
* Stephen Lewis @ 978-670-1612 * Bob Miner @ 978-667-2961 * Jenny Carmichael
@ 978-262-0251. Any one of us would be happy to assist you.
March Contributions
The Outreach Committee's focus for the March meeting was on charities that
focus on hunger relief. We voted on sending $400 each to The Society of Saint
Andrews and Project Bread. Both agencies are qualified to receive matching
funds from The Feinstein Foundation, via a program they run March through
April, called the Feinstein Challenge 2010.
One Great Hour of Sharing
The One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) Offering, administered by Wider Church
Ministries, is the refugee, relief and development fund of the United Church
of Christ. It provides support to people in more than eighty countries. The
collection for this fund was taken on March 14th and March 21st. For more
information regarding this collection, please visit online at www.ucc.org/oghs.
Looking forward
With hunger relief in mind, please remember the two following dates: Friday,
April 2nd and Sunday, May 2nd. April 2nd is the 28th Annual Greater Lowell
Walk for Hunger. This is a 13 mile walk to help eliminate hunger. They have
sent us extra forms, posted on our bulletin board, if you are interested in
participating in this worthwhile cause! May 2nd is Project Bread's annual
Walk for Hunger. Our church's own Bob Miner will be making the hike this year!
- Jenny Carmichael
Religious
Education
The Sunday school children will be putting together the service
kits that will be sent to the Church World Service Organization to disaster
areas for people in need. The processing fee to send each kit is $2.00.
We are asking for donations of $2.00 to help defray the cost of sending
the kits. We are still accepting items for the service kits. A complete
list of the items to donate is posted in the hallway, next to the library.
We thank all those who donated items for the service kits. If anyone is
interested in donating the processing fee, please contact Pat Rogers or
the RE Committee.
The RE Committee will be organizing Easter-themed activities
for the children, on Palm Sunday, following the church service, in Dale
Hall. Further information will be announced in the church bulletin.
The Flowering of the Cross service, on Easter Sunday, at
7am will be led by the PF.
There will be no Sunday school classes on Easter Sunday.
There will also be no nursery coverage for the 7am and 9:30am service
on Easter Sunday. Children will join their families upstairs for the church
service. There will be nursery coverage available for the 11:00am service.
Children's Sunday will be on June 13th. Rehearsal for Children's
Sunday will be June 12th at 9:00am. Information regarding specific details
for each class will be given out during Sunday school class, in the near
future.
We are looking for volunteers for hall monitoring. Please
consider signing up for one Sunday. There are many Sundays that we do not
have any volunteers and would greatly appreciate any help that could be
offered. A sign-up sheet is posted on the Sunday school bulletin. Again,
thank you to those who have already offered their help. Your time and support
is greatly appreciated.
The RE Committee is currently looking for individuals who
would be interested in working with the children in PF next year. Anyone
who is interested, please contact the RE Committee for further details.
Dawn Salter
PS- There will be no R.E. meeting in April - the next scheduled
meeting will be held on May 3rd at 7 PM.
PF Pilgrim Fellowship
| Date/Time |
Event |
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March 28 - 11:00-1:30PM
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Easter
rehearsal
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April
3 - 5:30-7:00 PM
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Easter
rehearsal
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April
4 - 6:00-8:00 AM
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Flowering
of the Cross*
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April
10
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Support
Sr High 70's Dance
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April
18 - 9:00 PM
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Bowling ($10)
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April
25 - 12-4PM
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Yard
cleaning for shut-ins
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May
2
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Kickball
Game at Park
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May
9 after church - 2PM
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Mother's
Day Brunch for PF families
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May
15-16 - 7PM-8AM
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Sleepover
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May
23 - 12-4PM
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Cookout
|
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May
30
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No
PF
|
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*
Please come and support the Youth at the Flowering of the Cross service
at
7 AM. This service is put on by the Youth of the church.
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2010
Sr. High Mission Trip
The
Senior High Sunday School has chosen their trip for this summer and it is
a huge undertaking but we feel it is the right choice. Over the past two
summers we have been learning more and more about the needs of God's people
in Indiana and Colorado. This year we hope to be learning about the needs
of God's people on the Rosebud Reservation in the Badlands of South Dakota.
We hope to be participating in a program called Youthworks that provides
opportunities for youth to be in mission with other young people from all
over the country. We are very excited to be part of this group that will
be providing a much needed dose of love and care to this community!!
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The tribe
on this reservation is the Sicangu Lakota Sioux.
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The
reservation was established in 1889
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21
different communities with 21,245 people
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80%
of the work force lives below the poverty level
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30%
of the households earn less than $10,000 per year
-
82%
unemployment rate
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27%
of people over 25 have no high school diploma
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24.6%
of homes have no telephone
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1
out of 3 residents is homeless.
To be very honest, this is the one place out of all the places
we looked at, that I did not want to go. It looks so hard, so needy, so
difficult….but in spite of my trepidation, this is the place that was available
for the week we chose…this is the place we are being called to care for
and bring your love and support to.
We have a lot of work to do not only in raising money for
the trip but in learning how to help, how to understand, how to be sensitive
to the needs of this community, and how to show them they are not alone
and that there are others who care and love them even in far off places
like Billerica Mass.
Barbara Daverin
COME TO THE 70'S DANCE - SUPPORT THE SR TRIP AND THE GENERAL
FUND
Wanted! Wanted! Wanted!
Do you have items that have become clutter to you? The High
School class is selling items via Craiglist as a way of raising funds for
the upcoming Mission trip to the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. The
type of items that we've collected so far include a go-cart, a table and
chair set, a basketball hoop and a fish tank. If you have things filling
up the garage or the attic or the basement and don't know what to do with
them, we do! Please contact Jenny Carmichael or Alex Montanez at 978-262-0251
or carmichael_jenny@yahoo.com
or alexmontanez73@yahoo.com
for more information.
Stewardship Committee
Ah, Spring. We have had some glorious days
leading up to the start of the season that remind us that April 15, the
date by which we must file our income taxes, is rapidly approaching. For
the procrastinators among us, (and I am usually in that group), there is
a fair amount of fear approaching that date. "Will I be able to find
all the forms and 1099's that were sent me?" "What new wrinkles
have been added to the tax code impact me?" "Did I have enough
withheld or did I pay enough estimated taxes?" "Will I have enough
time to get everything done in time?" Those are just a few of the questions
that we can face.
At the end of the process we have checks to write or we wait
with anticipation for a refund. And when a refund comes, what we do with
it (and what we do with other cash windfalls during our lifetime) tells
us a lot about our own attitudes toward stewardship.
There is a temptation to immediately "blow it all"
on an impulse purchase. And occasionally, in modest amounts, impulse spending
is not that bad. There an instinct to hoard the funds. But the Parable of
the Talents that Jesus told us (Matthew 25: 14-30) instructs us in how to
best use those windfalls, invest them and make them grow.
So if you are one of those lucky ones who will be receiving
an unexpectedly large refund or some other windfall this year, consider
investing a portion of it in your church, that we together may better do
God's work in this world.
Thank you,
Andrew Jennings on behalf of the Stewardship Committee.
Aim
Hi
NEXT
MEETING: Thursday, April 15 at 12 noon.
We always welcome new members.
During the Easter season we encourage the congregation to use the addresses
below and send a short note or greeting card to these people while they
are away from home. It means so much to them and their families. Aim-Hi
and the Confirmation class will be sending packages to them.
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The current addresses of the service personnel
overseas are:
PFC James Adams
FB Lilley (SHKIN)
APO AE 09311
Ryan Allen
25 FS
PSC 3 Box 4308
APO AP 96266 - 0043
PFC Eric Emmott
Lima Co 2nd MARDIV
3rd BN, 6th Regiment
Unit 73305
FPO AE 09510-3305
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If anyone in the congregation knows of other young people
who are serving our country overseas and feels comfortable providing us
with their addresses, please contact Aim Hi through June Orne at 603-883-6732,
(june62123@aol.com, or call the
church office at 978-663-8433.
Notes from the Music Committee
For Easter both the senior and junior choirs will sing at
the 9:30 service. Music for the 11:00 will be provided by Ginny and Brendan.
Reminder for the junior choir: there are no rehearsals on
the Sundays at the beginning and end of school vacations.
The music committee continues to investigate improvements
to the sound system as our major project.
Phyllis Jennings, secretary
CAN YOU HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE? JOIN THE RELAY FOR LIFE
We are taking part in the Billerica American Cancer Society
Relay for Life on June 12 and 13th. There's a good chance you've heard of
it - it's the largest cancer-fighting movement in the world. There will
be more than 230 Relays happening throughout New England this year, and
more than 5,000 across the U.S., each uniting communities against a common
enemy: cancer.
Our team (Candle Wishes) will be cheering the cancer survivors
who kick off the event by taking the first lap around the track. Then, everyone
else will join in and the goal is to keep at least one member of our team
on the track all night. Lighting the way will be hundreds of luminaries
- lighted bags bearing the names of loved ones who have faced a cancer diagnosis.
Relay is a time of reflection, a time to celebrate survivorship,
and a time to pledge to take some kind of action to fight a disease that
roughly 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with in their lifetimes.
It might be a pledge to wear sunscreen, quit smoking, volunteer with the
American Cancer Society to drive patients to and from treatment, or remind
a loved one to get their annual mammogram.
If you are interested in joining our team or help by making
a donation please visit Dianne's web site at:
relayforlife.org/billericama
Team name: Candle Wishes
or give us a call at 978-667-4440.
This is in honor of so many of our friends and family who
have battled this terrible disease.
Lou & Dianne Cornaro
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In
Dale Hall
For
a
SPAGHETTI
SUPPER
Fund
Raiser
SATURDAY,
MAY 15th
5:00
- 7:00 PM
To
Benefit the
Billerica Relay for Life
Sponsored
by the team of
"Candle
Wishes"
Tickets
will be sold at the door or can be purchased ahead of time thru:
Lou
& Dianne Cornaro
Lynne Hildreth
MaryAnn Durand
Steve Burton
Or call
978-667-4440 to have tickets delivered
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NEXT MEETING
WEDNESDAY
April 14, 2010
12:30 P.M.
Members: Barbara George (leader), Audrey Schwartz,
Pat Hefler, Dennis and Betty Blanchette, Andrew Jennings, Glenda Lovegrove,
Wanda Lorden., and Helen Carroll
In April we resume our regular meeting time - 12:30 PM, April
14th, the 2nd Wednesday of the month. (During Lent we met after the Lenten
Service).
The Lay Shepherds are dedicated to assisting the Deacons and
the Pastor in serving the needs of the congregation. As described in our church
bylaws, we serve "those who are in want, troubled, sick, shut-in, or
faced with emergencies." In fact, we try to follow all of Christ's precepts
in the scriptural verses that include the passage that serves as our church's
motto, "…for I was a stranger and you welcomed me." The rest
of the passage in Matthew 25: 35-38 reads:
"…for
I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty, and you gave me something
to drink….I was naked and you gave me clothes, I was sick and you took care
of me, I was in prison and you visited me."
During the Easter Season the Lay Shepherds assist in delivering
flowers and meals to many of the people to whom we minister. The Outreach
Committee prepares the meals and the Deacons purchase and prepare the beautiful
Tulips donated by many in the church. Deliveries are made on Palm Sunday.
Want to help this year? Just let us know.
We'd love to have more of you join us - anyone who feels called
to do this work. All it requires is a willing, sympathetic, humble spirit,
and an openness to helping others. Those of us who have visited are happy
to bring new Shepherds with us on visits until you feel ready to go on your
own. Even if you don't feel ready to visit, there are other ways to serve
- making phone calls, writing cards, making and delivering gifts of food or
flowers, or just joining us as we pray for those in need.
If anyone is interested in serving as a Shepherd, but can not
make the afternoon meetings, please speak to Dennis Blanchette, and, trust
us, your help can be used and directed. Or if you are aware of anyone who
would like to be remembered or needs a friendly visit or card, please let
one of our Shepherds know. Dennis Blanchette has agreed to lead this group
during the next couple of months, while Barbara George is in Florida. He can
be reached at 978-667-3470.
- Glenda Lovegrove for the Lay Shepherds
United Church
of Christ News
Put May 2nd on your calendar if you have any interest in music in church.
The Andover Association Spring meeting program is: Now We Are the Body,
Global Song in Local Worship" presented by noted Yale professor, Patrick
Evans. It will be help at Christ Church United in Lowell. The program is
slated to begin at 2 pm, preceded by lunch hosted by the UCC Lao and Hispanic
congregations for a donation. The Association business meeting will follow.
Delegates are expected to attend the business meeting but everyone is invited
to the program.
Phyllis Jennings, delegate
Your Go-Green Task Force
The following volunteers are helping our church begin to "GO GREEN":
Jenny Carmichael, April Goss-Baker, Lynne Hildreth, Phyllis Jennings,
Terry Lewis, Jack & Rita McIsaac, Linda Miner, Alex Montanez, "Phip"
Phippin, and Shirley Sprague.
Our first goal is to encourage all church attendees to help recycle
clean paper, bottles and cans by placing these items is the appropriately
labeled bins. You will find paper-recycling bins in all classrooms,
in the parlor and kitchen, as well as in Alison and Pastor Katherine's
offices. Bottle and can recycling and refundable bins are located both
in the kitchen and parlor.
Each week after church a member of our task force will collect all
recyclable items and place the container outside for Monday's collection.
John Beaton has generously offered to return the container to Rm. 4
following the collection. Bob Miner has offered to handle the refundable
bottles and cans with any proceeds going towards helping defray the
expense of purchasing Equal Exchange coffee and tea used during our
coffee hour. For this to be successful, your help is needed and deeply
appreciated.
NOTE:
Please put used cups, kleenex, and paper towels in a trash container
and all clean paper in one of the many paper recycling bins. Doing so
will greatly help in our collection process.
EGG CARTONS
If any parishioners have clean egg cartons they are willing to donate
to help make the Marshall Middle School library more accessible to students,
please place them in the box located in the downstairs hallway under
the mailboxes. The cartons are placed behind a row of books so the books
don't slip back on the shelves. Linda Miner will collect them each Sunday
and put them to immediate use.
It is truly wonderful to be part of a church that is excited to begin
the process of "GOING GREEN" and helping to preserve and wisely
use the world that God gave us.
- Linda Miner on behalf of your "Go Green" Task Force
You are invited
to a Movie and Luncheon on Thursday. April 22. from
11:30-2:00 PM in the Church parlor
- Jackie Phippen
Flowers:
April
April 4 - On the Altar, flowers are given in loving
memory of my grandmother, Lillian Lewis, by Diana Saunders
On the lectern, flowers are given to mom with love from
Di, Bud, Nicole, Laura and Jessica.
April 11 - On the Altar, flowers are given in
loving memory of my husband, Lester, and members of the Lacey and Chandler
families by Pat Hefler.
On the lectern, flowers are given in loving memory of
Philip D. Rohnstock from his family.
April 18 - On the Altar, flowers are given in loving memory
of Lee Hile by her daughter, DAwn and granson Michael, wife Trish, and
great-grandchildren Malison, Meghan, Emily and Jeremy.
April 25 - On the Altar, flowers are given in loving memory
of Leonard J and J Raymond Brown from Barbara Brown.
If you would like to donate flowers any Sunday, please
call Jeannette at 978-663-6804.
PASSAGES: Births, Baptisms, Weddings
and Memorial Services
Funerals
March 26, 2010
William Heiser
HELP WANTED
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Help!
We
are looking for a few good men and women who might like to help
with one-time or occasional tasks. We know that some people are
unable to commit to a committee, but that they understand the need
for many hands. See if you have some time to offer for one or another
of the tasks below.
- Telephone
duty on Sunday mornings from 9:00-10:00 am to answer any questions
or take messages. Please sign up on Bulletin Board across from
Pastor's office.
- Nursery
room aides during church service.
If you love little ones, the sign-up list is near the nursery.
- Organizational
tasks involving books,cabinets, shelves, bulletin boards, etc.
There is no time limit. This could be done on your own schedule.
See Rev. Katherine for suggestions.
- Providing
coffee/tea/cold drinks for Sunday morning coffee hour.
- Providing
a snack for Sunday morning coffee hour. Sign up on the list
beside the kitchen door for a specific week. Suggestions /directions
are posted.
- Posting
newspaper notices of upcoming events and sometimes articles
in the Religious section of the Lowell Sun and Billerica Minuteman.
This is a job that can be done from home via the Internet. Speak
to Rev. Katherine.
- Membership
Database help. A lot of work is needed to maintain our database
and keep the data current. If you have simple computer skills
and some time to help out, speak to Lynne Hildreth.
Please help.
Alas, there is no monetary reward, but you will have our heartfelt
appreciation and, of course, many stars in your crown.
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Thank
You's and Notes
FROM ALISON
Thank you to Audrey Schwartz, Erick Andersson, and Edna McDewell
for their help in the delivery of the March issue of The Lantern!
If you would like to donate bulletins for any service, please pick your
choice from the booklets next to the bulletin board across from the
mailboxes and note the number, date and second choice number and let
me know what message you want printed in the bulletin on the day you
are donating (in memory of, in celebration of, in honor of, etc.). Upon
receipt of the bulletin s, I will let you know what the payment is.
Thank you!
Lantern on the Web
The Lantern is on the web each month in its entirety. To reduce our
mailing costs, if you would like to read it on line at http://www.firstcongo.org
instead of having the newsletter mailed, please let me know.
Next Lantern
Deadline: Sunday, April 18, 2010
The newsletter written and mailed the week of April 18th will include
the news for the last week in April and the month of May. The next newsletter
will be sent out the week of May 23rd.
