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    Bayberry Highlights   September 2 & September 5, 2010

"The United Church of Christ in Bayberry is an inclusive, ever-growing faith community.  We seek to nurture spiritual growth while sharing Christian fellowship and the ministry of God's love in the wider community."

Welcome Visitors & Guests

We are glad you have joined us today for worship.  Please add your name, address, & telephone number to the attendance pad.  We also invite you to fill out the visitor's card & indicate how we might be able to serve you.  If you are in search of a church home, the pastor, and/or a member of our Friendship Committee will be glad to speak with you personally.  Join us again soon!

 

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In Our Thoughts and Prayers

The following members or friends of our congregation are either in the hospital, at home recovering, or homebound, & cannot be with us for worship.  Please remember them in your prayers.

 

Gladys Wood              Nottingham   

Bob Littau                 Home

John & Terri Merrill      Home

Robert Hansen               Home

Marge Haygood          West Side Manor

Dave Southard Jr.          SUNY Upstate

 

 

The altar flowers on Sunday are celebrating the

10th anniversary for

John and Katie Kuss

and the 64th anniversary for Dino and Ida Paschetto.

 

Read Pastor Mark’s reflections on church, faith, and life, and hear clips of his sermons, on his blog, “Traveling in Place,” located via link on the church website www.uccbayberry.org .

 

Midweek Service of Prayer and Bible Study begins on Wednesday, September 15th at 7pm.  We will gather in the sanctuary for a brief order of worship, sharing of prayer concerns and joys, and bible study. The fall bible study is “The Letter to the Hebrews: Entering the True Temple”.  Come join us to pray, to learn and to grow.

 

 

 

Here’s What's Happening at

Bayberry This Week:

 

 

 

Thursday                 September 2

7:30pm               Worship Service

8:00pm             AA – FH

 

Friday                      September 3

Office Closed

12:15pm             Senior Luncheon

 

Sunday                    September 5

9:30am               Worship Service

7:00pm               N.A. Meeting

 

Monday                        September 6

Labor Day

Office Closed

8:00pm               AA – FH

 

Tuesday                   September 7

7:00am             Men’s Breakfast

7:00pm             Council Meeting

 

Wednesday            September 8

5:30pm             TOPS – FH

 

Thursday                September 9

6:00pm             N.S. Orientation Night

7:15pm             Chancel Choir

8:00pm             AA – FH

 

Friday                      September 10

12:15pm           Senior Luncheon

 

 

 

 

 

 

              

The Chancel Choir is open to singers from High School to Adults who sense a calling from God to use their gifts for His glory, in His service and in the service of the church.  We rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7:15 to 8:45 and lead worship at our 10:30 worship service.  We invite all who love to sing to join us in the adventure of leading worship.  Those in the choir find that it is a joy and a privilege to use their gifts in such a vital and fulfilling way, and we all encourage those of you with a song in your heart to join with us in this ministry!

Chancel Choir rehearsals start at 7:15 pm in the Choir Room on September 9th.

 

Meeting for New Confirmands and Parents

If you or your children are planning to begin the confirmation process this year, please plan to meet with Pastor Mark to get oriented to our program on Sunday evening, September 19th at 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall.

 

It is important that each new confirmand come with at least one parent or guardian.  Confirmation is a two-year process that is open to all youth 7th grade and up.  This meeting will spell out expectations and the schedule for the program.

 

 

   

Men’s Fellowship Cruise – September 12th 

Men, cruise Oneida Lake and River on Ed Folt’s “yacht” starting   at 2:00pm.  Only the first nine signing up can be accepted due to the size of the boat.  You will need to bring a bag lunch.  Look for the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for further details contact Lee Campion or Ed Folts.

 

 

Women’s Fellowship Upcoming Events

Current Catalog Sale – Please pick up a catalog on Sunday, September 12th   

    Potluck Dinner - Monday, September 13th at 6:00 in Fellowship Hall.                 

                             All are welcome.

    Oneida Association Dinner – September 26th .  The Deacons have asked                               

          Women’s Fellowship to help in any capacity.

    Rummage Sale – October 15th and Oct. 16th with Attic Treasures, also.

 

Please be mindful of the events and mark your calendars now.  Remember the Current Catalog and the Rummage Sale are fundraisers to help offset costs that Women’s Fellowship is responsible for especially for the Retreat.  More information will be forthcoming in future Highlights and Newsletters.