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Volume 1, Issue 26, March 19, 2015 www.hillschurch.org
SPECIAL MUSIC SUNDAY THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 22
MUSIC TO NOURISH YOUR SOUL
This Sunday morning, March 22, 2015, during our regular worship service at 10:00 a.m., the Chancel Choir and Soloists will be accompanied by a Chamber orchestra in presenting Gabriel Fauré's sublime "Requiem," as well as his exquisite "Cantique de Jean Racine." This is truly music to nourish your soul!
THERE IS STILL TIME TO JOIN THE HILLS CHURCH LENTEN JOURNEY – AN INTEGRATED SERIES OF SERMONS AND SPIRITUALITY GROUP DISCUSSIONS
Beginning with Ash Wednesday, Sermons and spirituality group discussions during Lent have been focused on the life of Jesus during his last week in Jerusalem. In the sermon series, Rev. Matt Wooster has been engagde in a dialogue with the book by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan The Last Week, What the Gospels Really Teach about Jesus’ Final Days in Jerusalem. This book is also the subject of the group discussions at this year’s Lenten Spirituality Group meetings.
This year’s three Lenten Spirituality groups have been meeting at the church since the beginning of this month – and will continue to meet on the dates set forth below
– so it’s not too late to participate in at least one meeting of these wonderful discussion groups.
This Sunday evening, March 22, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday morning, March 24, 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Thursday evenings, tonight, March 19, and 26, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
JOIN THE HILLS CHURCH CARE TEAM! Every March our Hills Church Care Teams welcome new members. Four Care Teams rotate weeks of the month, with different opportunities to reach out to members of the congregation with a card, a visit, a meal--or other kindness, always depending on your own schedule. There are no meetings, just ministry. To sign up, contact Luree Jaquith at [email protected] or Judy Swahnberg at [email protected].
THIS YEAR’S WOMEN’S RETREAT IS THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Come and spend the day with other women as we learn from each other and pray and reflect on the Varieties of God’s Gifts. This retreat will take place at the Houghton Chapel and Multifaith Center (lower level) at Wellesley College, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. this Saturday, March 21. Please RSVP to: Judy Swahnberg ([email protected]) or Cynthia Gordan TODAY.
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PHOTO DIRECTORY PROJECT PHOTO DEADLINE IS THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Due to weather-related circumstances, the deadline for submission of your personal or family photo for inclusion in the all-new Hills Church 2015 photo directory has been extended to this Saturday, March 21. Please review the guidelines included elsewhere in this document, and then send us your photo, find us at community hour for a quick photo shoot, or let us know that we need to come to you. USHERING IS A GREAT WAY TO SERVE YOUR CHURCH The mission of the Ushering Committee is to provide a staff of ushers who serve and support the Congregation before, during and after the worship service each week. To paraphrase a quote from Rev. Lacy Scott, “An usher … is so much more than a seat finder. They are the meeters and greeters to our service … the people who meet our guests and our members alike on a person-to-person basis when they first arrive at church. They are the ones whose smiles and warm welcomes help to set the tone for our worship.” To volunteer to usher at an upcoming service, please contact Cindy Jaczko at [email protected] or JUST CLICK ON THIS LINK!
THE RUMMAGE SALE NEEDS YOU! – SALE DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 2 Between April 26-May 2 we are looking for:
- Donations! (toys, books, furnishings, clothes, NO ELECTRONICS PLEASE) - Volunteers to help sort and set up - Folks with pick up trucks - Drivers willing to make a few "dump runs" - Chefs for Cafe Rummage
If you can help, please get in touch with Sale co-chairs: Tina Andersson ([email protected]), Marianne Faling ([email protected]) and Kyla P'an ([email protected])
ANNUAL HILLS CHURCH EASTER EGG HUNT
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This year the hunt will take place Saturday, March 28, from9-11 a.m. Enjoy breakfast, “Barn Babies” (petting zoo), an appearance by the Easter Bunny, crafts, and of course the hunt (with prizes)! RSVP to [email protected] or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE by Tuesday, March 24, with the number of adults and children, so we can provide food and prizes…then, HOP ON OVER! (Rain or shine. The Hunt will move indoors in the event of inclement weather.) HELP OUT WITH THE EASTER EGG HUNT! The Hunt will be Saturday, March 28 from 9-11a.m. We expect around 400 guests will have a great time with breakfast, games, and THE HUNT! This is an important community and outreach event for our church and a really fun time for all! To help out go to http://tinyurl.com/hillsegghunt or e-mail Erin Johnson ([email protected]). BIBLE AND THE NEWS – WEDNESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE CHURCH LIBRARY – WITH MATT The goal of this hour is to bring the scriptures into dialogue with our everyday experiences, with the news of the world and the news of our lives. Each week will be a stand-alone discussion, led by Pastor Matt Wooster, of the Biblical passage for next week’s sermon. Come every week or drop in when you can.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES NEWS AND EVENTS
BIG ADVENTURE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Registration now open!
Join us for summer fun at Big Adventure Vacation Bible School, Summer Camp. Registration is now open.
June 22 -26 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
For children entering Grades 1-6 A week of FUN - GAMES - CRAFTS - SONGS - FIELD TRIPS - AND BIG ADVENTURES!
Cost - $100.00 first camper - $75.00 siblings For more information, email [email protected]
or register online at hillschurch.org
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF REV. PASH OBENG’S MINISTRY
MARCH 15, 2015
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EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS
If you would like to give Easter lilies in memory of—or in honor of—a loved one, please fill out the form below and place it in the offering plate or send it to the church office by Tuesday, March 31. You may donate whatever amount you wish. Checks should be made payable to the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church. Please note Easter Flowers on the memo line of your check.
My donation for Easter Flowers is given (PLEASE PRINT)
In memory of: ___________________________________________________________________
or
In honor of: ___________________________________________________________________ Given by: ___________________________________________________________________
Mail your check to: Wellesley Hills Congregational Church 207 Washington Street Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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Adult Education at the Hills Church – Winter/Spring 2015 Wednesday, April 29
HYMNS: LET’S THINK AND LEARN OF WHAT WE SING
Rev. Matt Wooster, M.Div., D. Min., Senior Minster, Hills Church
John Finney, M.M., Director of Music, Hills Church
6:30-7:00 p.m. - Supper
7:00-8:00 pm – Program – Wallace Chapel
Each week we sing glorious hymns. Some are familiar and assuring and others new and refreshing,
but we seldom take the time to understand the context in which they were written, or the
significance of matching text with tune. Join John Finney and Rev. Matt Wooster as they explore
some of the hymns which are so central to our worship. We will sing a selection of hymns and
examine the theology and history that lie behind them.
Sunday, May 31
A VISIT TO THE CONGREGATIONAL LIBRARY, BOSTON
Host: Margaret Bendroth, Ph.D., Executive Director
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the city sights and learn about our Puritan ancestors on a walking tour of 17th C. Boston. Led
by Congregational Library director Peggy Bendroth, the tour includes an introduction to the
Library and its collections (which includes John Eliot’s Algonquin Bible) as well as to the
founding of the earliest Congregational churches, their leaders, their achievements, and their
conflicts. No previous historical knowledge or athletic shape required, and all are welcome.
HILLS CHURCH PUBLICATION DEADLINES
Need to spread the word about an activity or event?
Email your notice to Cynthia Gordan, Church Administrator,
at [email protected], or call the Church Office at 781-235-4424.
Weekly Newsletters
Submissions are due Fridays by 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Orders of Worship
Submissions are due Monday by 5:00 p.m.
ARISH Prayers of hope and healing for:
Clare Bakon, Cindy Worrall’s mother, recovering from heart surgery. Abby Worrall, daughter of Jim and Priscilla Worrall, recovering at home following surgery on
a complex arm fracture. Jo Clark, at home, having cancer treatment. Ed Potter, Sue Spencer’s father, at home. Donna Kent, recovering from heart surgery in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Bob Grant, in assisted living care in Canada.
Prayers for those whose treatment continues: Clare O'Connell, Kate Bilis-Bastos and Matt Schuler, and Donice Wooster, Matt Wooster’s mother, and for Donice’s husband, Burdette Green.
To request a pastoral visit, or to update information, please email [email protected] or [email protected] or call the church office.
PARISH REGISTER
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PLEASE SUBMIT ALL PHOTOS BY THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 21
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THURSDAY, March 19 10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 6:30 p.m. New Beginnings 7:00 p.m. Copious Notes Handbell Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Lenten Spirituality Group FRIDAY, March 20 7:00 p.m. AA Meeting SATURDAY, March 21 8:30 p.m. Women’s Spring Retreat 12:30 p.m. Rehearsal – Special Music Sunday 5:00 p.m. Figueroa/Finney Concert and Reception SUNDAY, March 22 – SPECIAL MUSIC SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Community Hour 11:15 a.m. Children’s Choir 4:00 p.m. Hills Bells Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Lenten Spirituality Group 7:30 p.m. AA Meeting MONDAY, March 23 TUESDAY, March 24 9:15 a.m. Lenten Spirituality Group WEDNESDAY, March 25 10:00 a.m. Bible and the News 11:00 a.m. North Hill Worship 8:00 p.m. Chancel Choir THURSDAY, March 26 10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 6:30 p.m. New Beginnings 7:00 p.m. Copious Notes Handbell Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Lenten Spirituality Group
HILLS CHURCH CALENDAR
SAVE THE DATE All Church Retreat October 23-25, 2015
Grotonwood Camp and Conference Center - Groton, MA
Questions? – Want to Help? We’d love to hear from you.
Co-Chairs: Kyla P’an ([email protected]) Betsy Wooster ([email protected])
This Sunday’s Scripture Readings 1 Corinthians 15:51-55
John 14:1-3
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YOUTH MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6 THROUGH 12
WHCC ANNUAL EGG HUNT SATURDAY, MARCH 28
We need YOUR HELP to make this another wonderful event. We need face painters, help with set up and clean up, guides, bag decorators, and game
leaders. Reach out to Jess if you can help or have any questions or just go directly to the sign up site by clicking HERE!.
EASTER ACOLYTES Easter is the most important holiday of our Christian faith.
Thus, we pull out all the stops at WHCC for our Easter worship services. To that end, we would appreciate having three acolytes for each of the Easter morning services.
The early service is at 9:00 a.m. and acolytes will need to be at the church by 8:25 a.m. The later service begins at 11:00 a.m. and acolytes will need to arrive by 10:25 a.m.. You will be guided through everything that morning. Please let Jess know if you can help.
YOUTH GROUP THIS SUNDAY MARCH 22
6:8 will gather at 11:30 am. SR High will gather at 6:30 pm.
Be sure to come. We don't have very many more gatherings before this program year is over!