Announcements and Calendar for the Week of Sept. 20

UPCOMING RUMMAGE, WHITE ELEPHANT, and BAKE SALE! September is here, the children are back to school & it’s time for the Annual Fall Cleaning adventure! Clean the closets & drawers, straighten the garage & attic. Sort it all & donate all unwanted, good items to the semi-annual RUMMAGE & WHITE ELEPHANT SALE. It will take place on Friday, October 9 from 2 -5 p.m. & on Saturday, October 10 from 9-12 noon. Call Susan Waldron 923-2887 to offer your help to sort, sell or pack up after the sale. Donations may be left in the basement corner AFTER October 3, until 12 noon on Thursday, October 8. PLEASE RESPECT THESE TIMES! Remember, NO computers, printers or related items. All items should be clean & have some life left in them. Youth of the church will conduct a BAKE SALE on Friday afternoon._BAKE & BUY!!!!! Bring a friend and support the Women’s Fellowship Rummage Sale!

THERE WILL BE A Christmas on the Hill meeting at 11:15 in the Library this morning. All Committee Members, Booth chairs & anyone else who is interested should attend.

HILLBILLIES AT THE BEAN! Come hear our own Hill Church Hillbillies in concert at the Vanilla Bean on Saturday, September 26th! The evening’s entertainment will also feature special guest Maria Sangiolo! The concert begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 at the door (no advanced sales). All proceeds will be donated to the church.

This morning’s church school rotations:
Art Room –– Pre-K/Kinder/Gr 1 –– Kelly Bottieri
Science Room –– Grades 2 & 3 –– Laurie Trudeau
Kitchen –– Grades 4 & 5 –– Karen Cloutier & Dylan Girardi
Computer –– Grades 6/7/8 –– Ellie Donahue
Nursery - Eva Hulme
High School Assistant - Sammi Miller

THE CHURCH SCHOOL WILL BE CREATING A TABERNACLE in the downstairs area over the next 2 weeks. Come visit during coffee hour!

THE BELL CHOIRS begin tomorrow! Mixed Bell Choir will meet at 3:45 and the Senior Bell Choir at 7:30. All are welcome to join us.

JUNIOR CHOIR BEGINS TODAY! Rehearsals begin immediately following church school in the downstairs area. All children are welcome to sing! Join us today! Our first anthem will be on October 4th.

DAILY BREAD - THE CHURCH SCHOOL IS COLLECTING JARS OF PASTA SAUCE FOR DAILY BREAD in Putnam throughout September and October. Please pick up a jar when you shop, and help feed the hungry here in our own community. The donation table is located in the Great Room. Thank you so much.

A GIFT FOR THE CONGREGATION: The Junior Youth Group proudly announces the purchase of a beautiful, new gas grill specifically for use here at the church. It is our sincere hope that having this grill will invite more opportunities for fun and fellowship throughout the year. No more having to locate and transport grills to the church for events! This grill will remain at the church year round for everyone's enjoyment. The Senior Youth Group was the first to christen the new grill last Sunday evening when they grilled hamburgers and hot dogs during a special youth rally! Take a moment to stop out back and peek under the grill cover to see another example of how the youth have made a difference here at our church.

Youth Planned Bake Sale: In just a few short weeks, the youth will once again hold an Autumn Bake Sale in conjunction with the Fall Rummage Sale. The bake sale will be held on Friday only, October 9 from 2p-5p. All proceeds will be happily donated to Women's Fellowship. What makes this sale different from other bake sales? Faith. We do not price our items. Instead we ask our customers to give whatever amount they feel comfortable donating. The idea often takes people by surprise! While many people give generously, we have had instances where a smaller donation has enabled someone who otherwise might not have been able to afford a homemade treat to take something special home. Please sign up in the Great Room if you will be able to donate a baked item or two for this event. What should you bake? Brownies, cookies, cupcakes with seasonal sprinkles, apple or pumpkin pie, tea breads, cakes, muffins...you name it! Anything that evokes the flavors and aromas associated with autumn! Be creative. Donations should be clearly labeled and left in the downstairs kitchen prior to the sale. It would be helpful to note if there are nuts in any of the baked goods as this is a frequently asked question. Those youth in grades 5-12 who wish to help out at this event should contact Jennifer John at 974-3489 or email rj3j@charter.net for further information.

Calendar of the Week
Today
11:15 a.m. Junior Choir
11:30 a.m. Stewardship Telephone Calling Committee Meeting
11:15 SYG @ EWCC
Monday
3:45 p.m. Mixed Bells
7:30 p.m. Sr. Bells
7:30 p.m. AA
Tuesday
10:30 a.m. Bible Study
12:00 p.m. Stewardship Team
7:30 p.m. Hillbillies
Friday
5:30 p.m. SYG leaving for Retreat at Silver Lake
6:00 p.m. Wedding rehearsal
Saturday
4:00 p.m. DiPalato wedding
1 - 8 p.m. WF Eastern Distric Meeting @ Mystic
8:00 p.m. Hillbillies at Vanilla Bean
Next Sunday
11:30 a.m. Stewardship Visitors Training
11:15 a.m. Jr. Choir

Announcements and Calendar for the Week of Sept. 13

CAROLYN YOUNG’S SUMMER PIANO CONCERT from June 26th is now available on CD! There will be a table set up at coffee hour for anyone interested. CDs are $12.00 each with all proceeds going to the ministries of the church. Please see Ted Bradley if you have any questions. They can also be purchased in the church office during the week.

BIBLE STUDY has started up again! Our group meets weekly on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 until noontime. Come join us as we study the scripture lesson for the upcoming Sunday. By "study" we mean not just understanding the Bible better, but experiencing scripture in a way that transforms our living. We have a great group of regular participants but invite others to join in.
THERE WILL BE a Flower Committee meeting on Wednesday September 16th at 9am at the home of Cheryl Swenson.

B&B: We are still looking for host families for the Roseland Cottage B&B. I have 19 guests and have received several more inquiries. If you now find you are able to help please let Sandy Walling know as she is helping me while I am away. Her number is 974-0470. I am also looking for help for the Dinner we put on for the crafters on October 17th. There is a sign up sheet in the Great Room. Thank you, Cheryl Swenson

THANK YOU to all 60 members of our intrepid GREEN TEAM who sorted cans and bottles at the Woodstock Fair last weekend. We estimate that we were able to recycle almost 100,000 items. That’’s impressive! Hats off to all our volunteers, especially to Dianna Rebello for organizing this big effort.

YOUTH GROUP begins tonight with a RALLY here at the Hill Church. All teens in grades 9-12 are invited for a Celebration Cookout from 6 to 8:00 PM. Friends are welcome!

CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL: BOOTH CHAIRS & COMMITTEES- There will be an important meeting for organizing after church on Sunday, September 20. Please be there or send a representative!

RUMMAGE & WHITE ELEPHANT SALE COMING UP SOON! Time to start cleaning out those closets and attics!! This year we will accept rummage beginning on Sunday, October 4, until Thursday, October 8 at 12 noon All items should be left in an orderly fashion in the Great Room closet. REMEMBER, NO COMPUTERS, OR PRINTERS OR MONITORS!!!! All items should be CLEAN and in WORKING order. Sorting of donations will begin on Tuesday, October 6 and all volunteers will be graciously welcomed. Please save these dates to help us out!!! If you can come for an hour or 4 hours you will be welcomed. The actual sale is on Friday, October 9 from 2-5 p.m. and Saturday, October 10 from 9-12 noon. Gentlemen are especially needed to pack up the leftovers on Saturday at 12 noon. Boxes are always appreciated. Call Susan Waldron, 923-2887 if you have questions about what to donate or when to work!!! Thanks for your help!

CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS:
"Building The Tabernacle" is the first unit of study for the church school children this fall. After the Hebrew people left Egypt, they became nomads, living in the wilderness. Eventually, God told Moses that the people were to build a sanctuary, so God could live among them. It was a tent that they could take with them every time they moved. We will learn about this large moveable tent as a special place to worship God. This morning we will have a group gathering in the downstairs area to introduce our new theme and get acquainted with our new classrooms.
Next Sunday the rotations will begin:
Kitchen Rotation –– Karen Cloutier and Dylan Girardi ––"manna and quail".
Science Rotation –– Laurie Trudeau –– incense making –– NEW ROOM!
Computer Rotation –– Ellie Donahue –– large screen virtual tour of the tabernacle using a power-point projector –– NEW ROOM!
Art Rotation –– Kelly Bottieri –– weaving –– NEW ROOM!

New Classrooms! "I also want them to build a special place where I can live among my people." (Exodus 25:8) The church school wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the members of our church family for giving us beautiful new classroom space! Like the Tabernacle, it will be our own very special place to worship God –– a place that is quiet; a place that is joyful; a place that is sacred; a place where God is among us. We are grateful for your support and your faith in our vision. There are now so many exciting possibilities for our children on Sunday mornings and beyond! A new path on our spiritual journey begins! Thank you so much!

Junior Choir rehearsals begin next Sunday immediately following church school in the downstairs area of the church. We will kick off the year with ice cream sodas. Thank you Kristen Bentley for offering to bring the ice cream fixin’s. All children are encouraged to come and sing. Our circle is always open!

Lephoi Centre For The Blind –– this year the church school offering will go to the Lephoi Centre For The Blind in Botswana, Africa. This is a Global Ministries Child Sponsorship Program. Please encourage your child to bring a few coins each week so that we can be generous to our two new friends. You will hear more about this program in the coming weeks.

CALENDAR OF THE WEEK
Today
11:30 a.m. Stewardship Team Captain Meeting
6:00 p.m. SYG Rally (here)
Monday Community Kitchen
7:30 p.m. AA
Tuesday
10:30 a.m. Bible Study
7:30 p.m. Hillbillies
7:30 p.m. Church Council
Wednesday
9:00 a.m. Flower Committee @ Swensons
7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts
Thursday
7:00 p.m. Sr. Choir
Next Sunday
11:15 a.m. Junior Choir - Ice Cream Sodas
11:15 a.m. SYG - @ EW
11:30 a.m. Stewardship Telephone Committee Meeting