Announcements for the Week of Sept. 16, 2012

B&B: I am looking for host families for two couple for our Roseland Cottage B&B. It is Oct 12th & 13th. If anyone is able to host someone please let me know as soon as possible. Thank you Cheryl Swenson
BOB AT THE TEEG FOOD PANTRY was delighted to receive our goods from last Sunday’s collection – 12 boxes of cereal, 9 jars of peanut (and almond) butter, 32 cans of tuna, 3 tins of sardines, and one can of corn. Thanks to all who brought items to serve neighboring families in northeastern Connecticut. You earned your ice cream well!

SERRV: Come to church on Sunday, Sept. 23 prepared to view our new order of SERRV items! Bring some dollars & do your Christmas shopping early!

NEIGHBORS IN NEED: We will be collecting our Neighbors in Need offering on Sunday, October 7. Please read the enclosed flyer to see how our donations impact others.


UNITED SCRIP GIFT CARDS: : The church will receive extra bonus money when people order from the following this month: Shutterfly 3% (Sept. 1-14th), Land's End 2% (Sept. 1-21st), and Hallmark 1% (Sept. 8-28th). Thank you to all who are ordering cards.

ADULT EDUCATION PLANNING SESSION: Interested in learning about Conflict Resolution or participating in a series of conversations on being a Christian? How about Bible Study or Sunday School for Adults? Come hear more about the exciting ideas for Adult Ed offerings generated during our July 15 second hour! Join us in the library after worship service today to help plan what, where, and when! (contact Bob Kirk at 860-974-2463 with questions- or suggestions!)
DEADLINE for the October SHARE will be next Sunday.

WHAT’S UP FOR YOUTH GROUP? Come to our first meeting tonight from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Hill Church. All youth in grades 9-12 are invited. Friends are welcome, too! It’s a time to catch UP, cook UP, and dream UP our youth group plans. Oh yes-- there will also be excerpts from the video UP! We’ll fix myo dinner salads and then talk about events for the year.

GIV2 KICK OFF EVENT will be held next Sunday, September 23 from 5 to 7 PM at the Hill Church. We will be making plans for our Crop Walk on October 7. Help us pass the word to all youth in grades 7 through 12— Giv2 is a great way for youth to put faith in action by serving our neighbors. You can join the fight against hunger as a sponsor or a walker. Go to www.churchworldservice.org and sign up for the Killingly/Brooklyn walk. Live your faith, love your community!
Sunday School News for September 16, 2012

Today, we delve into the Genesis story of creation. Please visit our creation mascot in residence on the table outside the Sunday School office!

• Preschool-Grade 2 will enjoy Music & Movement with Ellie Donahue.

• Grades 3-8 will cook with Jen Beck in the kitchen.

Thanks, Steve Ferruci, for manning the nursery this week.

Beautify your yard and help Children on the Hill. There are gorgeous options for autumn planting at low prices in the Dutch Mill Bulbs brochures we’ll distribute. Proceeds will benefit the church’s general fund and the Sunday School. Thank you in advance for each order, large or small!
We adults can learn so much from our children, and the learning comes with much laughter! Please sign up at coffee hour to teach a 3-week Sunday School unit (same lesson each week) or to assist with events like the Christmas play. The unit binders will be available to peruse. See just how easy it is!

If anyone is interested in leading the Junior Choir, please talk to Ted Bradley.

**The CE team sincerely thanks those helping with Sunday School this year. Some faithfully return, and some are new adventurers. We marvel at how you share Jesus’ love with the littlest ones!**