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May 30 - June 5 Newsletter
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ZIMBABWE
We have an opportunity to send small boxes of items to Zimbabwe via a container shipment, which is less expensive than sending through the mail. We plan to send one box to our sponsored orphan, Sibusisiwe Gapara, who will be 8 years old in July, and one to our partner church in Hwange to be distributed among needy folks in their church and their "preaching points" in nearby villages. We need to send a third box of similar items to be distributed to other churches which have not received anything. Suitable items include good used clothing, all sizes except large, school supplies such as
paper, pencils, crayons, and few SMALL toys. We need to have all items on hand
NO LATER THAN JUNE 13th.
FATHERS’ DAY CARDS
Father’s Day Cards from Church World Services will be available for a gift of $5.00, which will benefit the Tools of Hope offering each of the next three Sunday’s during fellowship hour. A card telling of your gift in your father’s honor is a perfect gift for the father who doesn’t need anything. We will receive the Tools of Hope offering on June 20th in honor of Father’s Day.
THE CHURCH CALENDAR THIS WEEK:
This Sunday, 05-30-10 Trinity Sunday
9:30am - Choir (S)
10:30am - Worship, (S) Sunday School (KC)
11:30am – Fellowship Gathering (FH)
2:30pm - Tweens/PreTweens - Miniature Golf
Monday 05-31-10
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED - HOLIDAY
7:30pm - Al-Anon (P)
8:00pm - AA (FH)
Tuesday 06-01-10
8:00am – 12:00pm - Admin. Assistant in Office (P)
9:00am – 12:00pm - Pastor in Office (P)
4:30pm – JJ Bells (S)
5:30pm - Girl Scouts (FH)
8:00pm - 12-Step (FH)
Deadline for Sunday Bulletin/Weekly Window Information
Wednesday 06-02-10
8:00am – Noon Admin. Assistant in Office (P)
6:30pm - Choir
Thursday 06-03-10
8:00am—Noon Admin. Assistant in Office (P)
9:00am – Noon Pastor in Office (P)
5:15pm - Leadership Team Meeting (P)
7:00pm - HR / Admin Team Meeting (P)
Friday 06-04-10
8:00am – Noon Admin. Assistant in Office (P)
Saturday 06-05-10
5:00pm - Bean Supper
Sunday 06-06-10
9:30am - Choir (FH)
10:30am - Worship (S), 10:30am - Sunday School (KC)
The Winchester Weekly Window
Week of May 30, 2010 through June 5, 2010
www.ucwinchester.org
The United Church of Winchester
99 Main Street
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4465
TWEENS & PRETWEENS
A big "Thank You" to Julie VanCor, Alexandria, Sam and Kevin Grasley for their help in the garden. Also a big "Thank You" to Hope, Kimberly and John Struthers for all their efforts last weekend.
Sunday, May 30th at 2:30pm
we will be going to play miniature golf and do some go-cart riding. The cost for this event is $3.00 per person. We will meet in the church parking lot and carpool from there.
JUNE
Meetings:
On June 13th
we will continue the arduous task of cleaning out the garden in back of the parsonage. This has been a huge project and we could really use the help of anyone who is able to assist with this project.
On June 26th
We will be leaving from the church parking lot at
If you need financial assistance in order to send your child to these events or have additional questions or concerns, please contact Bridget Wold at 603-336-6144.
we will be heading to Canobie Lake Park. All children and adults are welcome. Cost for this event is $20.00 per person. 9:30am sharp and carpool to the park.
The United Church of Winchester encourages Tweens and Pre-‘Tweens to join us for week of camp!
Pastor Alison will be traveling to camp for this week with the kids—scholarships are available . . .
July 18-24
Hut to Hut (Mid- High) (grades 6-8)
Come experience the hospitality at the Appalachian Mountain Club huts as you traverse New Hampshire's high summits. This is hiking at its finest with a lighter pack, home-cooked meals, and a bed to sleep on each night. These trips have been very popular and often quick to fill.
Elementary #2 (Grades 3-5)
Elementary camp is a great way for younger campers to experience overnight Christian Camping at Horton Center. The program is rich in faith discovery and lots of fun! Campers are challenged, have many opportunities to make new friends, and try new experiences on the mountain. They may enjoy arts and crafts, hiking, storytelling, fun and games galore. For the first time Horton Center camper, Elementary camp is a great first camp.
Call Pastor Alison at 239-4465 for more information!
THE UNITED CHURCH OF WINCHESTER
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
We have an anonymous donor who has
offered to match dollar for dollar any pledges of $5 to $500 (up to a total match
of $5,000) that are paid in cash.
Monday, May 31st is the last day for making cash
donations for this special offer.
This is a great deal!
Double your giving power by just the stroke of a pen!
HOSPITAL VISITATIONS
The hospital is no longer giving out names of folks in the
hospital when asked. So, if you know of someone who is in the hospital that might appreciate a visit, please notify one of the following individuals; Pastor Alison Jacobs (603-239-4465); Mary L. Johnson (603-239-4819) or the church Administrative Assistant (603-239-4465). When calling, please provide the individuals name and room number and we will make arrange-ments for someone to visit them.
FRIENDLY BUS!
This summer the Friendly Bus will be offering a shopping trip to Keene! Stops will be at the new Market Basket, Wal-Mart and other shopping
locations in Keene. The trip will be for senior citizens (60+) and if space is available, those under age 60 will be able to ride the bus. Trips will be on a weekday beginning in May.
The bus will be in Keene for shopping for approximately two hours. There will be several pick up points in Winchester.
The cost of the trip will be a donation of $2.00 for the round trip. We are trying to determine interest in this trip, so please call the Friendly Bus at; 352-8494 if you are interested or would like more information.
STILL SPEAKING DEVOTIONAL
http://i.ucc.org/FeedYourSpirit/Subscribe/tabid/101/Default.aspx
provides a brief daily devotional via e-mail which is a nice way to start your day or to read at any time of day. You may sign up to receive it each day by going to:
WHAT IS WGYB?
We’ve Got Your Back, or WGYB, is a network of
parents trying to create an environment of support to reduce underage substance abuse and other unhealthy choices, and the effects on the community. The goal is for parents and the communities to support each other in raising our children into positive thinking and healthy choice-making teens and young adults, ulti-mately forming a healthier community for us all to live and raise our families.
On Saturday, June 12, 2010 WGYB is presenting
"Monadnock Youth Healthy Choices Family Fun Day!"
Please go to
www.MonadnockYouth.com for more
information regarding this fun filled event for the
entire family!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL BEGINS!
Monday, June 21
st through Friday, June 25th
8:00am
– 4:00pm daily
The theme will be
"The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything."
Children will need to bring a lunch each day. We are looking for donations of "healthy snacks" for the children (juice boxes/fruit snacks, etc.). Parents / Guardians registration forms were mailed out on 5/21/10. There are registration forms available at the church office as well as on Sunday mornings if you would like to pick them up there. Please complete the form and return it to Bridget Wold, Director of Religious Education as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Vacation Bible School, please contact Bridget Wold at 603-336-6144 or by
e-mail at nswold@gmail.com.
FROM THE SECRETARY:
Deadline for all JULY Newsletter Articles is June 18th
All newsletter articles may be dropped off at the church office
Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am & Noon,
or e-mailed to the church office at;
unitedchurchofwincheter@myfairpoint.net.
.
Deadline for Sunday Bulletin & Weekly Window articles is every Tuesday by Noon.
All prayer concerns and/or articles may be dropped off at the church office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am & Noon, or e-mailed to unitedchurchofwinches-ter@myfairpoint.net.
Due to time constraints, these deadlines will not be
extended.
Have a publication / announcement where the church of-fice is listed as the main contact?
Please ensure that the Pastor and Administrative Assistant have
all the necessary information on hand
"A church is as large as the lives that are touched through the
prior to the announce-ment being made to the public. Thanks
congregation, by the love of God. Caring is the ultimate measure of a congregation’s size."
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