|
|
|
| |
| |
Welcome . . .
THE DERBY SENTINEL
The First Congregational Church Rev. Donna Ives
137 Derby Ave., Derby, CT 06418 Phone: 393-3713 revdonnaives@sbcglobal.net
www.uccderbyct.org
News and Notes
Congratulations to our graduates! Aaron Miller graduated in May from Quinnipiac University.
Last week Kaitlyn Casso graduated from Derby High School, as president of the Senior Class. She will attend Sacred Heart University in September.
Noah Miller completed a year at Plymouth State; Kim Rogers at Wheelock; Scott Delventhal at Naugatuck Valley Community College; and Allegra and Cameron Villers at The University of Hartford. We are proud of all our students and enjoy seeing you when you are home.
On August 1st the Winek family: Laurie, Thomas, Allie, Carlie, Richie and Thomas' mother, will be traveling to Poland for 3 weeks. They will be visiting Thomas's 93 year old grandmother. Laurie and the girls have been studying Polish for several months. We look forward to hearing about your adventures!
A musical note: 20 years ago, June 17, 1989, was Sandy Elkin-Randi's first Sunday as our soloist. We appreciate her talent and faithfulness as well as that of organist, Joan Coppolo. Best wishes to her and the Edgewood School of Music students at their recital this Sunday.
Our prayers for healing continue to be with Jeanmarie Petrino, who has had shoulder surgery and faces several weeks of rehabilitation. Also, Helen DeForest, who is doing well after having a toe removed. And a Happy Birthday on July 1st to Irene Wade!
Volunteers Welcome
This Sat., June 27th is Distribution Day for Angel Food Ministries. We are really hoping the forecasts for a nice weekend are correct, as it will take place in the church parking lot. Volunteers are needed to set up from 8:30 9:30 and to help with the distribution from 9:30 11:00. Contact Mary Mousch with any questions.
Although it is summer and we have many plans for the weekends, AFM distributions will still be held at our church on July 25th and August 22nd. We are always happy to have volunteers, but they will be especially welcome these three summer months.
Picnic
Our Annual Church Picnic will be held at Donna and Richard's house, 21 Grant Rd., Bethany, on Sun., Aug.16th from 12 - 4 Hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments and beverages will be provided, and each family will be asked to bring a side dish, salad or dessert. A sign-up sheet will be available beginning August 2nd. Save the date on your calendar, as it is always a good time for fellowship.
Membership List
If you are receiving this electronically, there is a second attachment which is the latest list of members and friends. Beginning in Feb., the Deacons and Pastor sent letters to those people who have had no contact at all with the church for a period of 2 or more years. The letter invited them to let us know if they would like to be kept on our rolls and this document is the result. We currently have a membership of 54, plus many "friends," some of whom are potential members or who are affiliated with the church.
General Synod
On June 28th, Betsy Polglase, a graduate of Andover Newton Theological School who remains in care with the Naugatuck Valley Association while she searches for a pastoral position, will provide pulpit supply. Please give her a warm welcome!
Meanwhile, Allegra Villers and I will be representing the Association at the UCC's General Synod in Grand Rapids, Michigan from June 26 July 1. (It is just a coincidence that we are from the same church. Allegra was chosen as a young adult delegate for 2007 and 2009, and my turn came up to be the clergy delegate in 2009 and 2011.) Judging from all the emails we have been receiving we will be kept quite busy. On 3 days we are expected to be at a breakfast caucus at 6:30 AM!
Pastoral Coverage
If an emergency should arise during that time, or July 10 14, please call Rev. Lucille Fritz at 888-6186 or 888-2002. Otherwise I will be at home during July and do not mind being called for an emergency.
Pledges
Remember that many of the church's expenses continue, even while we are closed in July. It would be helpful if you could put your contribution aside or send it to Dennis Sweeney, Financial Secretary.
|
|
|
|
|
