October Caller

The Seekonk Congregational Church

United Church Of Christ

The Gathered 1885

SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS Caller

FOR OCTOBER

OCTOBER 5^th WORLD WIDE COMMUNION

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9:00AM and 10:30AM Worship

· Church School at 9 & 10:30AM

Children Begin in Church with Parents

· 10:30AM-Confirmation Class

· Breads from around the world

· “Visitors” from many countries

· 2:15PM Deacons/Evergreen

OCTOBER 12^th

· 9:00AM and 10:30AM Worship

· Church School at 9 & 10:30AM

· 10:30AM-Confirmation Class

· 11:45AM-Music & Fine Arts mtg.

OCTOBER 19^th

· 9:00AM and 10:30AM Worship

· Church School at 9 & 10:30AM

· 10:30AM-Confirmation Class

· 6:15PM – Bingo at Evergreen Nursing Center

OCTOBER 26^th

· 9:00AM and 10:30AM Worship

· Church School at 9 & 10:30AM

· 10:30AM-Confirmation Class

· Earnest Workers “Cookie Walk” sale

· 2:30-5:30PM Halloween Happening

· Blood Pressures after 9 & 10:30 service

FROM THE SENIOR MINISTER

September has been a faithfully active time in the life of our church and indeed WE ARE THE CHURCH TOGETHER as the song tells us. On the altar (among other things) we have celebrated ‘clown ministry’ ~ an overflow of incredible children ~ holy communion ~ uplifting music ~ a beautiful wedding of two of our members ~ 2 special baptisms ~ and the creative energy of receiving TEN new members.

· In receiving these new members, I discovered that you never know how or when you can influence the lives of others. One of our members said she was at a Saturday night party and as the hour grew later, she said “I really need to leave – we’ve got church in the morning”…and those within hearing looked surprised – and one even said… “Church?” She responded by saying – “It’s the Seekonk Congregational Church on Fall River Avenue – the best church in the world without a doubt! I’d be glad to tell you all about it any time”. And do you know – out of that conversation came some new members to our church who then went ‘on-line’ and read our web-site and ‘found’ the faith community they had been looking for! So it is that we can be witnesses with a sentence or an invitation – because at least ½ of the people around us have no church home at all and “community” is not easy to find these days…

As we move now into October, there will be much to celebrate – our faith, our commitment, our ministry – remember~ we are ALL ministers together – our community, our life together as God’s people. Also – our WITNESS.

· As the Church Council met in September, some volunteered to go on the web-site (www.scc-ucc.com) and go through it looking with the eyes of someone who is searching for a church community. If any of you might also be willing to do that – please pass on your discoveries of what else might be helpful there – because we ARE the church together – it’s not MY church or the Deacon’s Church or the Staff’s church - it’s OUR church and we are all in ministry together!

In Christ’s Love,

Joy

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FROM ASSOCIATE MINISTER

CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE

5 9AM WORSHIP ~

WORLD WIDE COMMUNION SUNDAY

FILL IN BLUE SHEETS EVERY WORSHIP SERVICE!!

AND RETURN TO FOLDER AT THE END OF SERVICE

10:30 AM THE STEWARDSHIP OF GOD’S CREATION

(highway clean-up)

12 9:00AM WORSHIP

10:30AM WORDS TO LIVE BY 101

19 9AM WORSHIP ~~

10:30AM INTRODUCTION TO THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

26 9AM Worship

10:30AM CLASS: GETTING ROOM READY FOR THE HALLOWEEN “FUN” D-RAISER

(CS HOURS)*

Marilyn Ricci

Confirmands Commissioned

September 21

The Class of 2009:

Sherry DeBlois, Jacob DelRosso, Ashley Farrell,

Megan Fitzpatrick, Eric Lawrence, Noelle Palazzi, Mitchel Palazzi, Jonathan Pazienza, Tyler Sousa

Mentors are:

Betty Graham, Fred MacDonald, Linda Williams, Ellen Hindle, Craig Mace, Cindy Parker,

Gerald Potter Sr., Mark Strycharz, Greg Salgueiro,

Brynne Putney (Sr. Hi. Mentor)

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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF

CHRISTIAN ED.

OCTOBER

5^th World-Wide Communion Sunday

drumming/dancers/ Special ethnic foods in Coffee Hour

CHILDREN BEGIN (with family) IN CHURCH

(All Children who agree to wear costumes from countries from around the world are asked to gather in the Memorial Room behind the sanctuary15 minutes prior to worship)

12^th Regular classes and chapel ~

19^th Regular classes & chapel ~

26^th Brown Bag Hour ~ All children K- 7^th begin in Hall

HALLOWEEN HAPPENING!! Afternoon Event -

Food… Fun… Haunted House… Costume Parade … Stories… Activities & MORE!

Blessings- Kristin Putney, DCE

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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

· CHOIR REHEARSALS every Tuesday evening at 6:30. All are welcome!

· OCTOBER 5^th – World Wide Communion Sunday

Senior Choir sings at both services.

Youth and Children’s Choir sing too!

· HANDBELL CHOIR - a brief organizational meeting will be held after the 10:30 service on October 5^th. If interested and can’t attend meeting please let me know.

· MUSIC AND FINE ARTS Committee meeting – Sunday, October 12^th at 11:45.

Peace,

Susan

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FROM THE PARISH NURSE

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful sensation or numbness of the thumb, fingers and wrist as well as a weak grip. It is caused by compression of the nerves that pass through the bones and ligaments of the wrist. In a few instances this syndrome may be the result of rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes.

Treatment may include wearing a wrist splint to rest the wrist and open the tunnel and/or the use of anti-inflammatories such as Advil or Aleve. If these treatments don't work injections of cortisone by a physician may be the next choice and lastly surgery.

For more info. please contact your PCP or Addie Heelan, Parish Nurse

FLU PROTECTION

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu vaccine as the strain of the virus changes year to year. The ideal time to immunize is October, November and December before the flu season begins. It takes approximately 2 weeks for the immunity to kick in.

BLOOD DRIVE

Saturday, October 4^th

10AM – 2PM (In Woodworth Hall)

This is a designated blood drive for a

fellow member of the Seekonk Community.

Anyone 17 years of age or older, weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health may donate. No appointment is necessary. The entire procedure lasts no more than 1 hour.

Please invite your friends and family to join you!

NEXT BLOOD DRIVE

January 10, 2009

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