Announcements and Calendar for the Week of April 3

THIS MORNING’S CHURCH SCHOOL:

Pre-K – Games & Dance – Leslie Sweetnam & Eva Hulme

K/Gr1/Gr2 – Storytelling – Center Classroom - Diane Peterson

Grades 3/4/5 – Cooking – Kitchen – Charlie Bottieri

Grades 6/7/8 – Music & Movement – End Classroom – Emily John


Teach Us How To Pray – In this unit we are exploring the many different ways we can pray. The children are writing prayers in their prayer journals daily, as well as during Sunday morning class time. We are using the ACTS prayer model. A-Adoration, C-Confession, T-Thanksgiving, S-Supplication (Special Prayers). It’s the perfect opportunity to initiate more family prayer time in the home!

Palm Sunday – April 17th - the church school will be experiencing a spiritual journey through Holy Week. We will begin with a palm parade in the sanctuary, and then proceed downstairs where we will rub on oils to remind us of Mary’s anointing of Jesus, taste the foods of a Passover meal, feel the pain of betrayal, and sit in the garden in prayer. Children (and adults!) are invited to be creative and come to church dressed in a simple Biblical style costume! We will also have children’s costumes available here at church. We invite the congregation to participate in the walk immediately following the worship service. It will be a very memorable experience!

Daily Bread – the church school is still collecting diapers and peanut butter for local friends in need. Please leave your donations on the table in the Harrison Hall. Thank you!


YOUTH BAKE SALE: Yes, it's that time of year again! The youth will be holding a Bake Sale in conjunction with the Rummage Sale on Friday, April 8th, from 2p - 5p. Not only has this sale become a tradition, it has helped to boost the proceeds of the Rummage Sale consistently between $100.00 - $175.00. The kids donate the money right back to Women's Fellowship! What can you do to help? Plan on whipping up some yummy creations for the bake sale table. Breads, cookies, cakes, pies and cupcakes are all popular treats. Donations of baked goods may be left in the downstairs kitchen anytime on Thursday or on Friday before the sale. What makes this sale unique? We do not price our baked goods! We ask our customers to simply offer donations which they are comfortable making. What started as an experiment several years back, has become a successful mission! Please consider baking. Questions? Either call or Email Jennifer John at 860-974-3489 or rj3j@charter.net.
CALLING YOUTH IN GRADES 5-12: We need your help at the Rummage/ Bake Sale on Friday, April 8th, from 2p - 5p. Come after school and donate a few hours of your time to help support Women's Fellowship. You may work at the bake sale table and/or assist people with their rummage sale purchases. Please call or email Jennifer John with any questions and to sign up for this event. Don't forget to bake a little something for the table, too!

RUMMAGE SALE! The SPRING RUMMAGE & WHITE ELEPHANT SALE AND YOUTH BAKE SALE (Friday only)
Coming to our church, Friday, APRIL 8, 2-5 p.m. and Saturday, APRIL 9 , from 9 a.m. -12 noon
Donations may be left in the corner of the basement until 12 noon on Thursday, APRIL 7. Remember we need people to help us pack up at noon on Saturday & we need BOXES, TOO!!


THANKS TO ALL who attended and provided lovely food for the potluck event last Sunday evening. The late afternoon sun illuminated our reflection on the history of our church over the past 50 years. Take a look at the timeline posted downstairs outside the kitchen.
The Transition Team is especially grateful to our young people, led by Katherine Bottieri, Emily John, and Brittany LaFleur. Their presentation was the highlight of the evening.

SPRING CLEAN UP! The Grounds Committee would enjoy your company on Saturday , April 16th, for a morning of fun, fellowship, and some yard work. Let's meet at the church around 9 a.m., and plan to be done by noon. Bring a friend and a rake. If you can help, please let Bruce know at coffee hour or by phone (860-928-9187). Thank you!

GUIDE MY FEET LENTEN PROGRAM continues on Wednesday, April 6 at East Woodstock. Join us for a simple supper of soup and bread at 6 PM, followed by a short presentation, and worship.

COMPASSION CAMP REGISTRATION FORMS are now available! Pick one up from the youth bulletin board downstairs or download from the church website at www.hillchurch.org. This outreach program is for youth who are currently in grades 6-9 and the camp will be held on the week of July 25-29. Register by April 8 to get the Early Bird Discount!

CALENDAR OF THE WEEK
Today
11:15 a.m. Confirmation Class
Monday
7:30 p.m. AA
7:30 p.m. Sr. Bells
Tuesday
7:00 p.m. Transition Team
Wednesday
9:00 a.m. Parish Care Team
6:00 p.m. Lenten Soup & Bread Program (EW)
6:30 p.m. Deacons
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts .
Thursday
10:30 a.m. Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Sr. Choir
7:00 p.m. Book Group
7:30 p.m. Giv2
Friday
2 - 5 Rummage Sale
Saturday
9 - 12 Rummage Sale
1:00 p.m. Confirmation Class to Hartford Seminary