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