Announcements and Calendar for the Week of Oct. 31, 2010

THE FLOWERS THIS MORNING are in celebration of the life of Paul Wolf, by his loving family; and will remain for his memorial service today at 3:00.


PLEASE JOIN US IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS MORNING’S WORSHIP SERVICE for a Soup & Bread Lunch! There will be a budget presentation following the lunch, as this year’s pledging campaign begins.


STRESS FREE ZONE for youth in grades 9-12 will be held on Wednesday, November 3 from 2:30 to 3:30. Stop by for an after school snack and a preview of our November events.
Got some SPARE time to help others? PIN this date to your calendar: Special Olympics Bowling Tournament on Saturday, November 6 We need at least 12 volunteers (Youth in grades 7-12 plus adults) to escort the contestants to lanes. If you know how to keep score, we will give you a seat of honor at the scorer's table! Meet at the Hill Church at 7:30 am and we will drive to the Friendly Bowl in Brooklyn. Bring $ for lunch and plan to return at 1 PM. Please RSVP to Debby Kirk 860-377-2675 by Nov. 2 to reserve your spot. Your gift of time will allow a young person with special needs to have a memorable athletic experience.
CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL, November 20th!! COOKIES BY THE POUND has become a favorite of many, especially the “young at heart!” This year, Hope Hartland, 974-2569 will be filling the tins so you can purchase 2 chocolate chip cookies & 3 butterscotch cookies, or your other favorites! Whatever you want, she’ll weigh it up, just for you. If you are able to bake some cookies, call Hope to tell her what recipe you will bring to the FAIR! We need LOTS OF COOKIES!
RAFFLE, RAFFLE, RAFFLE Dirk & Joyce Hansen promise us a lovely Christmas Tree. Buy a strip of raffle ticket on the day of the FAIR, November 20; you might be lucky & WIN !

BIBLE STUDY will now be 10:30 - 12:00 on Tuesdays. The new name for the group is “RELATE: Connecting God’s Story with Our Stories.” Join this weekly journey through the Bible, following our denominational lectionary. Prepare for Sunday’s worship and offer Rev. Mike your insights before his sermon is finished.

THIS MORNING’S CHURCH SCHOOL: Pumpkin Parable Group Event in the Downstairs Infant Toddler Room.
Junior Choir –– The JC will be singing the anthem for next Sunday’s Intergenerational Service (Bible Sunday). Choir members should be here and ready for warm-ups at 9:15 am next Sunday. Don’t forget the time change! Fall back! Wear black & white. There will also be Junior Choir rehearsal after church next Sunday while parents attend the Second Hour with Reverend Mike.
Daily Bread –– Soups and Stews! Keep those cans coming!

COVENANT TO CARE THANKSGIVING BASKETS: CTC has agreed to provide Thanksgiving food baskets to ten needy families living in North East Connecticut. A suggested menu is provided below and is also posted on the kiosk along with a sign-up sheet. The idea is to “sponsor” a complete basket or pair up with someone to share a complete basket. If you hate to grocery shop, gift cards from Walmart or Stop & Shop, or cash donations are more than acceptable. We will convert cash donations into gift cards. If you would like an official Hill Church receipt for your donation, please attach your name to the donation. Cash and gift cards (made out to FCCW with Thanksgiving baskets written in the memo section) can be left at the Church office in the middle drawer of Ellen’s desk. Food donations should be left in the kitchen on Sunday, Nov. 21, which is the day after Christmas on the Hill. Any surplus donations will be brought to Daily Bread in Putnam, or TEEG in Thompson. Thank you for your contribution,
Covenant To Care Committee: Lynn & Tom Singleton, Phone 860-963-7229
Suggested Menu:
✓ Turkey
✓ Stuffing
✓ Gravy
✓ Cranberry sauce
✓ White potatoes
✓ Yams are optional, you can buy canned yams
✓ Canned vegetables
✓ Dessert


THOUGHTS ABOUT COFFEE HOUR: Coffee hour is a wonderful opportunity for our church family to gather following worship; for many people it may be the only chance we get to have a few minutes to socialize and catch up with one another. The challenge is to find hosts. We have the following suggestion. Let's agree to have very simple coffee hours. We don't want people to hesitate to host coffee hours because it is a daunting task. Coffee and tea are provided by the church. Harold Bishop and Woodstock Orchards provide cider. Beyond that, not much is necessary or called for. We can feed our spirits without feeding our bodies. Let's encourage more people to be hosts by agreeing that we don't need lavish refreshments. We want to offer hospitality and a cup of coffee so our congregation can spend time together following worship. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to host coffee hour. -The Hospitality Committee


IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENT! NEW KEYS!!!
Your old keys will no longer work for the front left door (near church office), and the back downstairs doors. The back doors (kitchen and back stairway) simply have one new key for both doors, which you may get from Ted or from Ellen; but the door near the church office now has a keypad system. Simply punch in the combination (1234) and turn the switch below the keypad in the direction of the arrow. To keep the door unlocked, there is a small wrench hanging near the door on the inside and you insert it into the hole on the bar across the inside of the door and give it a turn. It is important that the wrench always be kept in this spot. Please see Ted if you would like a demonstration.





WEEKLY CALENDAR
TODAY
11:30 a.m. Soup & Bread Luncheon and Budget Presentation
11:30 a.m. Mentors and Confirmands meet in the Library for lunch
2:00 p.m. Hill Church Hillbillies warm-up (downstairs)
3:00 p.m. Paul Wolf’s Memorial Service
MONDAY
6:30 p.m. Bells for Beginners
7:30 p.m. Sr. Bells
7:30 p.m. AA Group
TUESDAY
10:30 a.m. RELATE: Connecting God’s Story to Our Stories (Bible Study)
WEDNESDAY
9:00 a.m. Parish Care Team
2:30 p.m. Stress Free Zone (gr. 9 - 12)
7:00 p.m. Deacons
7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts
7:30 p.m. YMT
THURSDAY
7:30 p.m. Sr. Choir
SATURDAY
7:30 a.m. Special Olympics Bowling Tourney
NEXT SUNDAY - Bible Sunday, Intergenerational Worship Service
11:15 a.m. Confirmation
11:30 a.m. Second Hour: Rev. Mike: “Our Transitional Time”

Calendar and Announcements for the Week of October 24

THOUGHTS ABOUT COFFEE HOUR:
Coffee hour is a wonderful opportunity for our church family to gather following worship; for many people it may be the only chance we get to have a few minutes to socialize and catch up with one another.
The challenge is to find hosts. We have the following suggestion. Let's agree to have very simple coffee hours. We don't want people to hesitate to host coffee hours because it is a daunting task. Coffee and tea are provided by the church. Harold Bishop and Woodstock Orchards provide cider. Beyond that, not much is necessary or called for. We can feed our spirits without feeding our bodies. Let's encourage more people to be hosts by agreeing that we don't need lavish refreshments. We want to offer hospitality and a cup of coffee so our congregation can spend time together following worship. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to host coffee hour. -The Hospitality Committee

CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL, November 20, 2010: If you have an item that might not be the hottest item for bidders in the Silent Auction, is nearly new or un-used consider giving it to UNIQUE BOUTIQUE Call Diane Bradley, 974-2769 with your donation ideas.
Remember that we know the ORNAMENT MAKERS OF AMERICA and know that they will have a variety of their hand crafted ornaments for sale at the FAIR. You will also be able to purchase RADA knives & support SERRV, specializing in hand crafts from third world countries.

FOSTER HOME FOR DOG NEEDED FOR 3 - 6 MONTHS: A client of Diane Bradley’s, who is currently hospitalized and is then going to be in a rehabilitation environment for 3 - 6 months, is in urgent need of a foster home for Jacob, her 12-year-old yellow Lab during this time. Jacob is house trained, leash trained, and gets along well with other dogs and cats. He is currently in a pound and is very lonely. If you are interested in helping Jacob and his owner, please see Diane Bradley or call her at 860-942-4035.

CHURCH YARD CLEANUP Please bring your rake and join Bruce Lyman on the grounds of the church for the annual leaf removal and pruning marathon on Saturday, October 30th, 9:30 to noon. He needs three helpers to accomplish the job. Speak with Sam at Coffee Hour, or call 860.928.9187 to sign on. Coffee and scones for workers! [Canceled in case of rain.]

COVENANT TO CARE THANKSGIVING BASKETS: CTC has agreed to provide Thanksgiving food baskets to ten needy families living in North East Connecticut. A suggested menu is provided below and is also posted on the kiosk along with a sign-up sheet. The idea is to “sponsor” a complete basket or pair up with someone to share a complete basket. If you hate to grocery shop, gift cards from Walmart or Stop & Shop, or cash donations are more than acceptable. We will convert cash donations into gift cards. If you would like an official Hill Church receipt for your donation, please attach your name to the donation. Cash and gift cards (made out to FCCW with Thanksgiving baskets written in the memo section) can be left at the Church office in the middle drawer of Ellen’s desk. Food donations should be left in the kitchen on Sunday, Nov. 21, which is the day after Christmas on the Hill. Any surplus donations will be brought to Daily Bread in Putnam, or TEEG in Thompson. Thank you for your contribution,
Covenant To Care Committee: Lynn & Tom Singleton, Phone 860-963-7229
Suggested Menu:
✓ Turkey
✓ Stuffing
✓ Gravy
✓ Cranberry sauce
✓ White potatoes
✓ Yams are optional, you can buy canned yams
✓ Canned vegetables
✓ Dessert

BELLS FOR BEGINNERS. Students in grades 3 and above and beginner adults are invited to “INTRODUCTION TO BELLS,” on Monday Oct. 25 at 6:30. This is a fun musical experience for parents and kids to share. No Musical Experience Necessary! Contact Debby Kirk at 860-377-2675 to sign up.

LETTERBOXING ANYONE? Youth in grades 7-12 are invited for an outdoor adventure this afternoon (Sunday, October 24). Join us as we follow clues to find ten hidden boxes at Quaddick State Park. Bring your own sandwich; we'll supply the drinks. We will meet at East Woodstock at 12:30 and return by 3:30. (Note to parents: we are looking for a few adults who can drive so please speak to Ginny Viteri or Debby Kirk if you can help).

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT: Woodstock Historical Society Presents TWILIGHT on Saturday, October 30. Movie is free but donations are cheerfully accepted. Refreshments will be available for purchase. This movie is rated PG-13.
SCRIPTURE AND SANDWICH:
Join this weekly journey through the Bible, following our denominational lectionary. Prepare for Sunday’s worship and offer Rev. Mike your insights before his sermon is finished. Wednesdays, 11:30 - 1:00 in the church library. Please telephone regrets only.

WEEKLY CALENDAR
TODAY
9:15 a.m. Sr. Bells warm-up
11:15 a.m. Special Coffee Hour
11:15 a.m. Confirmation Class (in library)
12:30 p.m. SYG Letterboxing event (at EW)
MONDAY
6:30 p.m. Beginner Bells
7:30 p.m. AA Group
7:30 p.m. Sr. Bells
TUESDAY
3:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry
WEDNESDAY
11 - 1 “Scripture & Sandwich”
7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts
THURSDAY
7:00 p.m. Outreach .
SATURDAY
8:00 p.m. Free Movie Night at Palmer Auditorium
NEXT SUNDAY
11:15 a.m. Soup & Bread Lunch and Budget Presentation

Announcements and Calendar for the Week of Oct. 17

BOARD OF OUTREACH TO SPONSOR SECOND HOUR TODAY! Please join us today for a Second Hour sponsored by the Board of Outreach. Donna Grant from T.E.E.G. (Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group) will talk with us about what her organization does to help folks from all of the surrounding towns, including Woodstock, in these hard economic times. We hope to learn what we can do to help our neighbors as well. Remember, this subject was one of the top vote getters when we surveyed the congregation last fall so plan to attend.

YOUTH GROUP GAME NIGHT is tonight (October 17) from 6 to 7:30 PM at the Hill Church. All youth in grades 7-12 are invited to come try out a fun, new card game. BRING YOUR OWN DECK OF CARDS. We'll gather in the kitchen to make some yummy apple crisp. Friends are welcome!

STRESS FREE ZONE for Juniors and Seniors will be held on Monday, October 18 from 2:30 to 3:30. Stop by the Hill Church for an after school snack and see one of our new Nooma videos.
BELLS FOR BEGINNERS. Students in grades 3 and above and beginner adults are invited to a four week “INTRODUCTION TO BELLS.” This is a fun musical experience for parents and kids to share. No Musical Experience Necessary! Contact Debby Kirk at 860-377-2675 to sign up.

LETTERBOXING ANYONE? Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to meet at the East Woodstock Church at 12:30 on Sunday, October 24. Dress for the weather and join us for an outdoor adventure! Bring your own sandwich; we'll supply the drinks. (Note to parents: we are looking for a few adults who can drive).

SOUP & BREAD: Our first Soup and Bread is coming up on October 31. Please sign up on the sheet which will be next to the Coffee Hour Host sign by the servery. We need 6 Breads and 8 crock pots of soup. Please include recipes for the Generosity Committee to use later. Thank you all so much.


This Morning’s Church School: Pre-K/Kinder/Grade 1 - Video Rotation –– Jennifer John Grades 2&3 –– Science Rotation –– Laurie Trudeau Grades 4/5/6/7/8 –– Art Rotation –– Kelly Bottieri/Ellie Donahue
Infant Toddler Room –– Sammi & Kassi Miller

Heifer Awareness - October 24 –––– Our church school weekly offering goes to Heifer International. With gifts of livestock and training, Heifer helps families in over 125 different countries improve their nutrition and generate income in sustainable ways. This year we are focusing on how the gift of a pig can help a family in need. Next Sunday the church school children will learn more about Heifer through short video clips and various pig activities. We will end the morning with a snack of pigs in a blanket! Bring your coins for our piggy bank!

Jesus And The Children Mural –– October 24 –– Come visit next Sunday! Over the past month, the church school children have been working on a Jesus and the Children mural. Each child painted a cut out image of him or herself. All of the images will be placed together along with an image of Jesus on a wall in the downstairs area of the church. We invite you to come visit our mural next Sunday during coffee hour. While you are downstairs, visit our middle classroom where Laurie Trudeau has created a God’s Family Tree with the children. We hope you will take a moment to get your picture taken so we can add you to our tree!

Daily Bread –– The church school will be collecting SOUPS AND STEWS during the month of October for the Daily Bread Food Pantry in Putnam. Please donate a can or two for local friends.

Maria Sangiolo Concert! LOCATION: Palmer Memorial Hall DATE: Saturday, 10/23/2010 TIME: 7:00 p.m. The charge is $5.00 for children and adults and $4.00 for Woodstock Historical Society members. Preregistration is suggested, due to limited seating. Singer/songwriter Maria Sangiolo will perform spooky songs and silly songs to celebrate the Harvest and Halloween. This is a family concert for adults and children. CONTACT: Patty Greene-Pawelczyk , 860 963 7260, E-mail: lebor3@hotmail.com. Sponsored by the Woodstock Historical Society, http://www.woodstockhistoricalsociety.org, a non-profit organization.

SPONSOR A PRAYER SHAWL: If you like the idea of our prayer shawl ministry but aren't able to knit or crochet, you can help out by sponsoring a prayer shawl. Each shawl costs between $15-20 in materials. If you would like to support this ministry of outreach and caring, you can donate the cost of a shawl, knowing this symbol of compassion will be shared by someone who needs it.
Checks can be made out to the FCCW Women's Fellowship with a notation "prayer shawl ministry" and can be turned into the church office.

CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL, November 20, 2010: What can you do for the GENERAL STORE at the Fair? How about donating some homemade jam or jelly? Do you craft in wood or fabric? A set of placemats & napkins or a butcher’s apron might fill the bill. Call Lynn Singleton, 963-7229 or Karen Cloutier, 974-3978 to tell them what you’ll bring for the GENERAL STORE to sell. A new toy truck or bulldozer or a gift certificate from your place of business would be more than welcome for the PENNY SOCIAL. Call Meg Bishop, 974-0778 or Diane Peterson, 928-7880 with that “good item” you have in mind for the PENNY SOCIAL. Can you offer some time to work at the FAIR? Don’t forget to save the date to visit the FAIR, NOVEMBER 20, meet old friends and support this major undertaking of the Women’s Fellowship of our church. To volunteer, call Susan Waldron at 923-2887.
HELP!!! Silent Auction (Christmas On The Hill Fair) desperately needs items: vintage and antique pieces, glass, small furniture, art, unused kitchen and garden gadgets, etc. Unfortunately we do not take old computers or exercise equipment. Please call Barbara Wright with donations or questions regarding donations - 860-928-4068


Dear Friends,
Martha and I would like to express our deepest gratitude for all the gestures of kindness and appreciation shown us by the members of this congregation during my final days among you as the pastor of the Woodstock Hill Church. In addition to the wonderful party at the Mansion at Bald Hill and the events after worship on September 26, members of our church reached out to us in numerous ways to express their best wishes. We thank you, therefore, for your words, notes, hugs, emails and telephone calls, lunches, parties, and gifts. We thank you for the laughter and tears, the shared memories our leave-taking brought to the surface, and for all the blessing of friendship we have experienced over the past 35 years. We thank you for the presentations, the letters from Governor Rell and the leaders of the United Church of Christ, the afghan, the Great Room’s new name, and for the very generous “purse” you gave us on September 26. Our hearts are filled with gratitude and thanksgiving. I am convinced that a church that demonstrates, as you did, how to celebrate the ministry we have shared over all these years has a wonderful future in store. And nothing would please me more than to know that you will shower upon your future leaders the kind of love and affection you have lavished upon us.
In God’s peace,
Jamie



WEEKLY CALENDAR
TODAY
11:15 a.m. Second Hour - TEEG
11:15 a.m. Confirmation (in art room)
6:00 p.m. . Youth Group Game Night
MONDAY
2:30 p.m. Stress-free zone
6:30 p.m. Beginner Bells
7:00 p.m. Boy Scout event
7:30 p.m. AA Group
7:30 p.m. Sr. Bells
TUESDAY
7:30 p.m. Hillbillies
7:30 p.m. Church Council
WEDNESDAY
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
THURSDAY
7:00 p.m. Sr. Choir .
FRIDAY - SATURDAY
CT Conference Annual Meeting (Middleton)
NEXT SUNDAY
9:15 a.m. Sr. Bells
11:15 a.m. Special Coffee Hour to welcome Mike Ader
11:15 a.m. Confirmation Class
12:30 p.m. Youth Group Letterboxing (at EW)

Announcements and Calendar for the Week of Oct. 10

MEALS on WHEELS on Monday, October 11 Youth in grades 9-12-- Put your faith in action and help out with the meal at the Community Kitchen. Meet at the Hill Church at 9:30 am. We'll prepare a hot meal, transport it to North Grosvenordale, visit with the guests, serve lunch at noon and return by 1:30 PM. Call or text Debby today at 860-377-2675 to reserve your spot.

A BIG THANK YOU to all who helped with our Giv2 (give squared) event last Sunday. Thirty three youth and adults from three area churches gathered at the People's Harvest Garden to do fall clean up. This garden has supplied over 12,000 pounds of fresh produce to 5 local soup kitchens! If you would like to get involved with this program of outreach, call Debby Kirk or come to our planning meeting on Thursday, October 14 at the Westfield Congregational Church.

Our next YOUTH GROUP GAME NIGHT will be on Sunday, October 17. All youth in grades 7-12 are invited to try out a fun, new card game. We're making apple crisp for dessert. The meeting is from 6 to 7:30 at the Hill Church and friends are welcome.

CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL, November 20, 2010
It’s not too early to think about what you can bake for the FAIR. Try an Angel Cake or a Tomato Soup Cake. How about homemade rolls or a Pecan Pie? Don’t wait to be called! Call Barbara Child, 974-3648 or Sandra Walling, 974-0470 with the list of items you will bake for the BAKE TABLE.
Women’s Fellowship Meeting, October 13, at 2 p.m. Program will be our youth reporting about R.Y.E. and summer fun at Silver Lake! Hostesses: Ruth Stevenson & Trudy Lamb, Worship: Lib Putnam


HELP!!! Silent Auction (Christmas On The Hill Fair) desperately needs items: vintage and antique pieces, glass, small furniture, art, unused kitchen and garden gadgets, etc. Unfortunately we do not take old computers or exercise equipment. Please call Barbara Wright with donations or questions regarding donations - 860-928-4068

BOARD OF OUTREACH TO SPONSOR SECOND HOUR: Save Sunday, October 17 for a Second Hour sponsored by the Board of Outreach. Donna Grant from T.E.E.G. (Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group) will talk with us about what her organization does to help folks from all of the surrounding towns, including Woodstock, in these hard economic times. We hope to learn what we can do to help our neighbors as well. Remember, this subject was one of the top vote getters when we surveyed the congregation last fall so plan to attend.

THE DEACONS AND CHURCH COMMUNITY would like to thank all the people who were on the Celebrations Committee. It was this group that met often to decide how best to say farewell to our beloved pastor, Jamie and his wife Martha. This committee hosted two main events, one at the Mansion at Bald Hill and the other at the coffee hour after Jamie's final church service on Sept. 26. Many more people outside of this committee were involved in the preparation for the special coffee hour. Jamie said many times throughout these two celebrations that this is the way he would have set up the celebration events if he had been in charge, so from all of us to all of you, thank you for your hard work In making these celebration parties a huge success and so beautifully done.
The following people were on the Celebrations Committee: Sam Lyman, Ellie Donahue, Sue Waldron, Jim Nowak, Cheryl Swenson, Ian Scott, Jen Beck-Ferruci, Charlie Bottieri, and John Cimochowski.
Other folks who worked hard to make the coffee hour a great success were: Ruth Stevenson, who coordinated the food for the event, Lib Putnam, Debbi Farquhar, Lisa Nowak and the servers from the Senior Youth Group.

This Morning’s Church School:
Pre-K/Kinder/Grade 1 –– Science Rotation –– Laurie Trudeau Grades 2/3/4/5 –– Art Rotation –– Kelly Bottieri/Ellie Donahue Grades 6/7/8 –– Video Rotation –– Jennifer John
Infant/Toddler Room Leader for October –– Sammi Miller

Upcoming Church School Events: October 24 –– Heifer Awareness –– Group Event October 31 –– The Pumpkin Patch Parable –– Group Event November 7th –– Bible Sunday –– 3rd graders will receive the gift of a Bible from our church family.

Daily Bread for October –– Canned Soups/Chili/Stews –– brrrrrrr…….the days are getting chilly! Can you throw a couple extra cans of soup or stew in your grocery cart this week to help a neighbor? The church school will be making a delivery to Daily Bread at the end of the month. Please leave your donations on the table nearest the library in the Jamie Harrison Fellowship Hall. Thank you!

SAVE THE DATE!! Our Interim Pastor, Mike Ader, will begin his ministry here on Monday, October 18th. His first worship service with us will be on Oct. 24, and the Deacons will host a special coffee hour afterwards. We hope as many people as possible can be here for that day so we can give him a real Hill Church welcome!!!

SPEAKING OF BEING WELCOMING....we would like to remind everyone to please wear your name tags on Sunday mornings. Especially in this time of transition when there are different ministers leading service, and with the upcoming arrival of Mike Ader, we want to make it easier for new people to get to know us. If you have lost or misplaced your name tag, please sign up in the Great Room so that another one can be made for you. THANK YOU!


THOUGHTS ABOUT COFFEE HOUR: Coffee hour is a wonderful opportunity for our church family to gather following worship; for many people it may be the only chance we get to have a few minutes to socialize and catch up with one another.
The challenge is to find hosts. We have the following suggestion. Let's agree to have very simple coffee hours. We don't want people to hesitate to host coffee hours because it is a daunting task. Coffee and tea are provided by the church. Harold Bishop and Woodstock Orchards provide cider. Beyond that, not much is necessary or called for. We can feed our spirits without feeding our bodies.
Let's encourage more people to be hosts by agreeing that we don't need lavish refreshments. We want to offer hospitality and a cup of coffee so our congregation can spend time together following worship. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to host coffee hour. -The Hospitality Committee


SPONSOR A PRAYER SHAWL! If you like te idea of our prayer shawl ministry but aren't able to knit or crochet, you can help out by sponsoring a prayer shawl. Each shawl costs between $15-20 in materials. If you would like to support this ministry of outreach and caring, you can donate the cost of a shawl, knowing this symbol of compassion will be shared by someone who needs it.
Checks can be made out to the FCCW Women's Fellowship with a notation "prayer shawl ministry" and can be turned into the church office.


OUR FIRST SOUP AD BREAD is coming up on October 31. Please sign up on the sheet which will be next to the Coffee Hour Host sign by the servery. We need 6 breads and 8 crock pots of soup. Please include recipes for the Generosity Committee to use later. Thank you all so much.


WEEKLY CALENDAR
TODAY
2:00 p.m. Margaret Mushero Memorial Service
MONDAY
9:30 a.m. Comm. Kitchen
7:30 p.m. AA Group
WEDNESDAY
10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting
2:00 p.m. Women’s Fellowship
7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts
THURSDAY
7:30 p.m. Giv2 Planning Team at Westfield

FRIDAY/SATURDAY B & B Weekend
NEXT SUNDAY
10:00 a.m. Blessings of the Confirmands
11:15 a.m. Confirmation Class
11:15 a.m. Second Hour - TEEG
6:00 p.m. Youth Group Game Night

Announcements and Calendar for the Week of Oct. 3

SAVE THE DATE!! Our Interim Pastor, Mike Ader, will begin his ministry here on Monday, October 18th. His first worship service with us will be on Oct. 24, and the Deacons will host a special coffee hour afterwards. We hope as many people as possible can be here for that day so we can give him a real Hill Church welcome!!!

SPEAKING OF BEING WELCOMING....we would like to remind everyone to please wear your name tags on Sunday mornings. Especially in this time of transition when there are different ministers leading service, and with the upcoming arrival of Mike Ader, we want to make it easier for new people to get to know us. If you have lost or misplaced your name tag, please sign up in the Great Room so that another one can be made for you. THANK YOU!

THE REV. VIRGINIA CHILD will be leading us in worship on the next two Sundays. She is a familiar face to many - please be sure to come to service!

THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING has been changed to Tuesday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m.

DIG INTO SERVICE WITH GIV2! Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to our first outreach project after church today. We'll pick fresh produce for local soup kitchens and help with fall clean up at the People's Harvest Garden in Pomfret. Lunch is provided and friends are welcome. Speak to Debby if you would like a ride or meet us at here at 12:15. We will return by 3:30 this afternoon.
STRESS FREE ZONE for high school juniors and seniors. Wednesday, October 6 at the Hill Church from 2:30 to 3:30. Drop in after school to UNWIND with a snack and some conversation. Friends are welcome.
MEALS on WHEELS on Monday, October 11 Youth in grades 9-12-- Put your faith in action and help out with the meal at the Community Kitchen. Meet at the Hill Church at 9:30 am. We'll prepare a hot meal, transport it to North Grosvenordale, visit with the guests, serve lunch at noon and return by 1:30 PM.

THE WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP would like to thank everyone who helped make the Rummage Sale a success! THIS MORNING’S CHURCH SCHOOL:
Pre-K/Kinder/Grades 2&3 –– Art Rotation –– Kelly Bottieri/Ellie Donahue Grades 4 & 5 –– Video Rotation –– Jennifer John Grades 6/7/8 –– Science Rotation –– Laurie Trudeau
Infant/Toddler Room Leader for October –– Sammi Miller
Upcoming Church School Events: October 24 –– Heifer Awareness –– Group Event October 31 –– The Pumpkin Patch Parable –– Group Event November 7th –– Bible Sunday –– 3rd graders will receive the gift of a Bible from our church family.
Church School Rotation Leader Opportunities! Our next church school rotation unit will begin on November 14th and take us into the Advent season. The unit is for three Sundays only and is entitled, In The Manger. We are seeking volunteers to lead the children in any the following areas: art, music, science, cooking, movies and storytelling. See Ellie after the worship service today. Thank you!

CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL, November 20, 2010:
THANKS to all Booth Chairs who came out for Brunch this morning!
Did you know we have a FUR & FEATHERS table at the Christmas Fair? Most of us have a special pet in our lives (NO---not your husband!) or know someone who does! Here’s your chance to shop for a bird feeder, a dog bed, Gourmet Dog Biscuits, cat toys and all sorts of treats for the animals in our lives! Enjoy the variety and call Bill Kimball, 974-3164 or Dick Horsfield, 774-5093 to donate items.
DON ’T FORGET THE SILENT AUCTION! The Silent Auction desperately needs items: vintage and antique pieces, glass, small furniture, art, unused kitchen and garden gadgets, etc. Unfortunately we do not take old computers or exercise equipment. Please call Barbara Wright with donations or questions regarding donations - 860-928-4068


SERRV ITEMS FOR SALE: Laura Bond is our new SERRV Coordinator & will have items on display for sale this morning after church. it's not too early to think of shopping for the holidays, birthdays or anniversaries. Stop by to see the newest items, made by third world artisans with profits from sales going directly back to the crafts person who shared their beautiful work with us!







Calendar of the Week
Today
11:15 a.m. Confirmation Class
12:15 p.m. People's Harvest Event
Monday
7:30 p.m. Senior Bell Choir
7:30 p.m. AA
Wednesday
2:30 p.m. Stress Free Zone at the Hill
3:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Team meeting (here)
7:00 p.m. Deacons
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Thursday
7:00 p.m. Sr. Choir
Saturday
2:00 p.m. Mary Holt Memorial Service