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From the Pastor’s Desk:

Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness...

Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit... Luke 4:1,14

This month we enter into the season of Lent. It is the Church’s way of walking a parallel path to Jesus’ journey into the wilderness. For 40 days (not counting Sundays) we are invited to take up or continue a spiritual practice that will bring us closer to Christ; to face our inner selves; and perhaps develop a deeper or new relationship with our Creator. What has Lent meant to you in the past? How has that changed? If Lent is something new (or not) I invite you to join with me in the practice of Contemplative Prayer. I imagine Jesus kept up this practice – beginning his ministry this way – throughout his life. Scripture gives us snippets: at the back of the boat; at the home of a friend; in the garden at Gethsemane. The Center for the Contemplative Mind in Society explains it this way: “Contemplative Prayer is a prayer of silence, an experience of God’s presence as the ground in which our being is rooted, the Source from whom our life emerges at every moment…. Contemplative Prayer is the opening of mind and heart – our whole being – to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words and emotions. We open our awareness to God whom we know by faith is within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than choosing – closer than consciousness itself.”

The Chimes

March 2019 Edition Editor: Sherri Boldt E-copy: Brian Hager

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Jesus taught us how to pray, giving us what we call the Lord’s Prayer. It’s a good place to start because it’s hard to start in silence if one is not used to simply being quiet. Write out the Lord’s Prayer. Find a comfortable place to be. Place the prayer in front of you. Pray in the way you are comfortable. Then, to bring yourself to quiet, focus on one word or one line of the prayer. Let it echo in your mind, your heart. Some practitioners don’t like to use a lot of words. Let it be your choice. Some others like to keep a notepad or journal nearby to write out the thoughts that come to mind as a “stream of consciousness” sort of prayer. This is an invitation to deepen your relationship with God that may give you other benefits as well! There will be some moments of intentional silence in worship during Lent. I hope you will join in prayer or in worship or both. Take the journey with Jesus, through the wilderness, to Jerusalem, and beyond. You will be blessed. In peace, Sue ________________________________________________________________________

Mark the Date: World Day of Prayer

Sponsored by CT Church Women United

Saturday, March 2 at 2 pm

Saint John's Lutheran Church

Meriden, CT

Men welcome, also. _________________________________________________

Saturday, May 11, is the date of the Bake Sale in conjunction with

the Garden Club Seedling Sale.

9 am - 2 pm, rain or shine. Location has changed to the entrance to

the Junior High School, because of construction at the Elementary

School. Cookies, cakes, muffins, and sandwiches are requested.

Call Monica (535-2742) to say you'll contribute! Thank you in

advance.

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Art to Benefit CCNS

Local Artist Amy Foster has donated a wonderful painting to raise funds for the church. The painting is on display in Hewitt Hall…a winter scene with a little surprise in the trees. Tickets are $5 each for an opportunity to be the new owner of original art for your home. Available after church, through the office during the week, or at our March 16th Corned Beef Dinner. The drawing will take place at the end

of our May Tea Luncheon. Be a part of something beautiful that supports our ministries!

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Winter Cancellations or Delays: We post any weather-related

cancellations or delays on TV – Channel 3, 8 and 30. Please keep in

mind that when we make the decision to cancel or delay, we keep your

safety and convenience in mind, as the parking lot and shoveling must be

completed before we can open. When possible, we will also put a notice

on the church phone, the church website, and Facebook.

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Remember to “Spring Ahead”! Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10th;

remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday, March 9th.

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One Great Hour of Sharing …

It’s about Love of Neighbor –

Worldwide!

One Great Hour of Sharing® is the Lenten

Offering of the United Church of Christ that

supports disaster, refugee, and development

activities through UCC global ministries.

The suggested offering date for the One Great

Hour of Sharing offering is March 31, 2019.

Your donations are welcome each and every

week throughout Lent. Thank you.

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Choir Notes

51st ANNUAL M.A.E.C. CHOIR FESTIVAL SET FOR APRIL 7th AT UNION BAPTIST

The 51st annual Mystic Area Ecumenical Council Choir Festival concert will take place on Sunday, April 7th, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. at Union Baptist Church, in Mystic. This year's concert will again involve our Senior and Youth Choirs who are preparing for this momentous event. Our own Michael Noonan, will be the festival Organist as well as one of the organizers of the event. This year’s director is Cristi Cary Miller from Oklahoma City. She is a prominent conductor, composer and music educator. She has conducted music festivals all over the country. Please see the following sponsor letter for more of her bio information. We invite you to attend the concert and invite you to financially support this event. The choir festival has taken place annually for over 50 years and having the opportunity to sing great choral music to the glory of God, under prominent composers and conductors in the church music world is an experience that each chorister will remember for many years. Please look for the sponsor letter enclosed in this issue of CHIMES. We thank you for your support of this worthwhile event in the life of our church and community and hope to see you at the choir festival on April 7th.

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2019 ANNUAL M.A.E.C. CHOIR FESTIVAL

For over 50 years, the Mystic Area Ecumenical Council (MAEC) has sponsored the Annual Mystic Area Choir Festival. Many internationally known choral directors and composers have led our combined choirs in a service of outstanding choral music. This year’s festival is the 51st festival and will include choirs of children, youth and adults. The 2019 Choir Festival will take place on Sunday, April 7th, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, Mystic, CT. We are thrilled to have composer, conductor and educator, Cristi Cary Miller of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to lead our festival this year. Cristi Cary Miller is highly regarded across the United

States as a master teacher, conductor and composer. After

graduating from Oklahoma State University, she began her

teaching career instructing grades 7-12. She eventually

moved to the Putnam City School system in 1989 where she

worked in the elementary classroom for 21 years.

In 2008, Cristi became a National Board-Certified Teacher

and in 2010, Mrs. Miller became a part of the Fine Arts Staff

at Heritage Hall Schools in the Oklahoma City area where

she teaches middle school music. Many of her students

have received All-State honors through her leadership and

her choirs have maintained superior ratings at statewide

contests. Mrs. Miller's honors include Putnam City Teacher

of the Year, Putnam City "Excellent Educator" Award,

Putnam City PTA Teacher of the Year and OMEA Exemplary

Teacher.

Cristi has served as the Elementary Representative on the

Oklahoma Choral Directors Association Board of Directors

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as well as the Elementary Vice President and President for

the Oklahoma Music Educators Association. Along with her

educational responsibilities, Mrs. Miller authors and co-

authors a column for a national music magazine entitled

Music Express! and was a contributing writer for the

Macmillan McGraw-Hill music textbook series, Spotlight on

Music. In addition, she served as the consulting editor for

Little Schoolhouse book series, Christopher Kazoo and

Bongo Boo. Mrs. Miller is frequently in demand as a clinician

and director across the United States and Canada. She has

numerous choral pieces and books in publication through the

Hal Leonard Corporation and has also been the recipient of

several ASCAP awards for her music. Cristi and her

husband, Rick, live in Oklahoma City.

The cost of the music and the funds to bring directors to our community exceed the resources of the Council. Therefore, we seek sponsors to make financial contributions. A gift of $15-$24 will designate you as a Friend; $25-$49 will make you a Patron; $50-$74 will make you an Angel; $75-99 will make you an Archangel and $100 and up will earn you the rank of a Saint. We will also recognize businesses in the program for donations to the festival. If you can serve in any of these capacities, please make checks out to Mystic Area Ecumenical Council or MAEC, and mail it and the bottom portion of the form on the following page to Robin Crandall, Union Baptist Church, 119 High St., Mystic, CT 06355, by March 31st. Please indicate how you would like your name(s) to appear in the Festival program.

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MAEC Annual Choir Festival 2019

I want to be: a Saint: $100+ ( )

an Archangel: $75-99 ( )

an Angel: $50-74 ( )

a Patron: $25-49 ( )

a Friend: $15-24 ( )

a Business ( )

Name of

Business_____________________________________________________

Amount of donation $_______________________

Please print legibly:

Name (as it should appear in the program):

___________________________________________________

Address:

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

Phone:

_________________________________________________________________

Please make out a check to the Mystic Area Ecumenical Council or MAEC,

and mail it and this form to:

Robin Crandall, Union Baptist Church, 119 High St., Mystic, CT 06355, by

March 31st. Please indicate how you would like your name(s) to appear

in the Festival program.

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CORNED BEEF DINNER

Saturday, March 16th

5 – 7 p.m.

North Stonington Congregational Church

89 Main Street, North Stonington

Corned Beef, Cabbage, Carrots & Potatoes

Assorted Breads including Irish Soda Bread,

Desserts & Beverages

TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

Ticket Donation: Adults and Teens, $12.00; Seniors,

$10.00; Children 6-12, $5.00; 5 and under-FREE

Church Phone: 535-0379

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DELICIOUS MONTHLY DINNERS 2019!

NORTH STONINGTON

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 89 Main Street, North Stonington

860-535-0379

Mar 16 - Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes,

Carrots Dinner from 5 – 7 pm

Apr 13 - Ham & Potatoes

Dinner from 5 – 7 pm

May 18 - Tea & Quiche Luncheon at 11:30 (Nice to bring your Mom or Daughter)

Donation: $12 adults and teens; $10 seniors,

$5 children 6-12; 5 and under FREE

Includes dessert, beverage, bread varieties

& salad or vegetables

TAKEOUT AVAILABLE

Dear Members & Friends, We appreciate your support. We are family

friendly.

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2019 WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP CALENDAR

March 20, NOON Quarterly Meeting, H. Hall

April 27 91st “Spring Gathering” for CT Women of the UCC, Cheshire (Formerly, Annual Meeting)

May 11 Garden Club Seedling Sale, WF Booth

June 5, NOON WF Dine-Out LUNCHEON

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Upcoming Event: Connecticut Women of the UCC

Theme for the Year: “Planting Seeds of Hope Across the Generations”

April 27, 2019: 91st Spring Gathering

Huntington Congregational Church

“Women Caring for God’s Creation”

19 Church St. Shelton CT 06484 8:30 am – 3 pm

Register Now - $20 lunch included. Call letter to be posted soon.

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Women’s Fellowship POTLUCK LUNCH & PROGRAM:

Wednesday, March 20th @NOON Hewitt Hall

All ladies are welcome to attend!

Agenda to Include:

-May Food Booth Planning -April’s Annual Meeting

for CT Women of the UCC -June Dine Out Night

-Craft Ideas and Plans -Regular Committee Reports

If you have no time to cook, bring rolls, a beverage, or a store-bought item OR just come because we always have enough, and it’s good!

Please Join Us!

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Stewardship Corner

Let’s Be A CHURCH!

Being the best church we can be means being … A church where faith is growing and the spirit is moving, A church that is enlivened to do all of the work of the church, A church where all of the people give of time, talents & treasures. And having a faith commitment is to be generous in spirit.

Being Generous in Spirit Do’s & Don’ts Do Socialize! Come early, come often and stay late so you can visit andlearn about people. Do Reach Out! Seek & Find by learning names, shaking hands and asking questions. Do share with time, talent & offerings! A little or a lot – all are helpful and gladly received. Do pitch in! Offer to help with a task, give someone a hand and fill a committee position.

Don’t rush out! The coffee is good. Don’t be shy! There are very sweet people here. Don’t assume that you have nothing to give! Just learning new things about the church is a way to be involved. Don’t feel like no one cares! We want to be Church … to be a warm & friendly church. Most of us would go the extra mile if given a chance.

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Our Churches Wider Mission – OCWM

Every year we budget our congregation’s dedicated

donation to The Connecticut Conference of the UCC

and to the United Church of Christ. It has been the

desire of many of our most faithful here to keep this

commitment to the UCC. Unfortunately, this year we

cut it by $1,000 …

Just for ONE YEAR.

Our OCWM gifts support the following efforts and

together with the other congregations, we multiply the

impact that we have for mission and ministry:

Experiencing God’s Love

Discovering Resources

Measuring Vitality

Developing Leadership

Supporting Leadership

Assisting our Conference as we

become Tri-State Conference.

Those of us who care deeply about our denomination

and the supports we receive, want you to know more.

To learn more, we can invite a CT Conference Speaker

this spring and we can attend CT Conference on May

18th.

News Update Regarding our CT Conference

of the UCC

The CT Conference will meet one last time on May 18th

from 1:00 – 5:00 pm in West Hartford. If you wish to

go, please carpool with Julie Evans – Parking will be

tight.

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The work of the CT Conference will go on from our

Hartford location as the CT chapter of the new Tri

State Conference – A Still Speaking Conference of the

UCC. This has been a 3-year phase in. Next fall, the

Conference meeting will be the Tri State Conference

meeting.

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You are invited! Please join other Habitat supporters to

the dedication of the home in Montville. Welcome new

homeowners David and his family; celebrate a new

beginning. Sunday, March 3, 3:00 PM at 681 Raymond

Hill Road in the Uncasville section of Montville. Your

GPS will get you there in less than a half hour!

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Church School Chatter

February lessons centered around individuality and the

children made snowflakes to show that God makes

everyone different. We created Valentines to show that

God loves us and we love each other. Children were

encouraged to give them away. We talked about being

fishers of men and we played a game to keep balloons

from popping out of the nets. Each lesson came with a

song. A big thank you to the teachers who filled in for

me so I could go to Florida.

The youth went snow tubing on February 24.

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Gift Cards… for all your special friends & family

Many Varieties for Easter Shopping

All your favorite discount stores:

Target, Walmart, TJ Maxx, Marshalls

Many Amounts Available

Your purchase helps our church! Thanks

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The Girl Scouts’ 108th

Birthday is March 12th

! (Note: CCNS will celebrate on Sunday, March 10

th).

Juliette Gordon Low envisioned an organization that would prepare

girls to meet their world with courage, confidence, and character.

In 1912, in the midst of the Progressive Era—and at a time when

women in the United States couldn’t yet vote—this nearly deaf 51-

year-old sparked a world-wide movement which inspired girls to

embrace, together, their individuality, strength, and intellect.

Born Juliette Magill Kinzie Gordon on October 31, 1860, in

Savannah, Georgia, “Daisy,” as she was affectionately known,

descended from a long line of strong and independent women. Her

home, often referred to simply as the Birthplace, was designated a

registered National Historic Landmark in 1965.

Juliette was a sensitive, curious, and adventurous girl known for

her sense of humor, compassion, and concern for others. She was

interested in athletics, the arts, animals, and nature—attributes that

would one day become central to the Girl Scout Movement.

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A meeting in 1912 with Sir Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of

Boy Scouts, inspired Juliette to establish Girl Scouts that same

year. Telephoning a cousin from her home, she announced, "I've

got something for the girls of Savannah, and all of America, and all

the world, and we're going to start it tonight!"

From that first gathering of a small troop of 18 culturally and

ethnically diverse girls, Juliette broke the conventions of the

time—reaching across class, cultural, and ethnic boundaries to

ensure all girls, including those with so-called disabilities, had a

place to grow and develop their leadership skills.

Using her innate talent for fundraising and public relations,

combined with her vast network of friends and supporters, she led

Girl Scouts with passion and determination—ensuring it was, and

always would be, an experience that was “girl led.”

Along with Juliette, these first Girl Scouts blazed trails and

redefined what was possible for themselves and for girls

everywhere. They played basketball. They hiked, swam, and

camped. They learned to read the world around them—for

instance, by studying a foreign language and telling time by the

stars. They shared a sense of curiosity and a belief that they could

do anything.

But most importantly, just like Girl Scouts across the country and

around the globe today, they offered a helping hand to those in

need and worked together to improve their corner of the world.

That small gathering of girls Juliette Gordon Low hosted over a

century ago has grown into a global movement in which all girls

can see themselves reflected—and that today includes nearly 3

million Girl Scouts in 92 countries and more than 59 million

alumnae, united across distance and decades by lifelong

friendships, shared adventures, and the desire to do big things to

make the world a better place. (Sources: www.girlscouts.org,

www.gsofct.org).

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Girl Scout Sunday

March 10, 2019

Congregational Church

of

North Stonington

89 Main Street

Worship begins at 10:00 am

Refreshments to Follow Worship

Wear your uniform, please.

You can earn a patch

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MEMORIAL

EASTER

FLOWERS

For the Congregational Church

of North Stonington (The flower committee suggests that

Easter lilies, daffodils, tulips,

or hyacinths would be appropriate.)

My plant will be a

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It will be in memory of

______________________________________________________

or in honor of__________________________________________

It is given

by____________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________

Phone____________ Please be sure to take your flowers home following worship. To allow the

flower committee ample time to arrange plants, they must be at the church by

noon on the Saturday before Easter (fill in, mail to church, or bring to worship

before Palm Sunday). Thank you!

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WHO’S WHO FOR 2019

Got a question? ...a concern? ...a suggestion?

If it’s about worship, we hope you’ll call Dan W. or Sue.

If it’s about Christian Education, please call Kay.

If it’s about music, call Mike or Sherri Boldt.

If it’s about mission, Julie Evans

...your pledge, Gretchen Noonan

... facilities, Brian Hager

... flowers for the altar, Monica Eppinger

... finance, Barbara Gildersleeve

…church business in general, Steve Gadaree

…Women’s Fellowship, Irene Donald

…Youth Fellowship, Kay Lautzenheiser

…pastoral relations, Melissa Rockwell

…publicity, Pat Danley, Julie Evans, Monica Eppinger

…fund raising, - Pat Danley or Janetha Sander

If that still doesn’t quite do it, call Sue or Rosemary in the office

and we’ll do our best to help!

COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON: Steve Gadaree

FINANCE CHAIRPERSON: Barbara Gildersleeve

VICE-CHAIRPERSON:

VICE-CHAIR FINANCE: Gretchen Noonan

CLERK: Susan Pianka

BUDGET CHAIRPERSON: Kim Gadaree

TREASURER: Kim Gadaree

STEWARDSHIP CHAIRPERSON: Gretchen Noonan

FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Gretchen Noonan

HISTORIAN: Susan Pianka

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM: Paul Ames

DEACONS: Monica Eppinger, Kathi Thaxton (Vice-Chair),

Matthew Sander (Secr), Evelyn Bamford, Lois Turrell, Dan

Watrous Chair, Joe Serwinski, Patty Danley, Ron Robbins

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WHO’S WHO FOR 2019 (continued)

TRUSTEES: Jon Wilska, Mac Turner, Brian Hager, Joe Serwinski,

Miguel Perez, Paul Ames, Doug Murray, John Terluk, David

McCord

MISSION COMMITTEE: Pat Turner, Kathi Thaxton, Julie Evans,

Beth Thompson, Kay Lautzenheser, Melanie Ouellette

MUSIC COMMITTEE: Sherri Boldt, Cheryl Remsbecker, Alice

Robbins, Shirley Judge

NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Evelyn Bamford, Kathi Thaxton,

Gretchen Noonan, Monica Eppinger, Matthew Sander

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Janetha Sander, Kris

Serwinski, Ingrid Stock, Karen Dobley, Jenny Watrous, Kathi

Thaxton

MEMORIAL GIFTS COMMITTEE: Shirley Judge, Lois Turrell

CEMETERY COMMITTEE: Paul Ames, Pat Turner, Erik Nelson

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE: Melissa Rockwell, Gretchen

Noonan

PASTORAL RELATIONS: Melissa Rockwell, Kathi Thaxton,

Arthur Dobley, Gretchen Noonan

FUND RAISING COMMITTEE: Patty Danley, Helen Evans,

Cheryl Remsbecker, Monica Eppinger, Mary Bliven

DELEGATES: New London Association, UCC: Gretchen

Noonan

ALTERNATES:

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WHO’S WHO FOR 2019 (continued)

DELEGATES: Connecticut Conference, UCC: Gretchen Noonan

ALTERNATES:

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP: Irene Donald

PRAYER SHAWL GROUP: Sue Stevens (leader)

SENIOR PF: Advisor, Kay Lautzenheiser

JUNIOR PF: Advisor, Kay Lautzenheiser

FLOWERS: Monica Eppinger

CHOIR DIRECTORS: Senior Choir: Mike Noonan; Bell Choir:

Mike Noonan

Cherub Choir: Kathi Thaxton; Youth/Junior Choir: Mike Noonan

MYSTIC AREA ECUMENICAL COUNCIL

REPRESENTATIVE: Julie Evans, Sue Latourette

PUBLICITY CO-CHAIRS: - Julie Evan, Pat Danley, Monica

Eppinger

TECHNOLOGY TEAM: Brian Hager

VILLAGE CHIMES EMAILS AND CHURCH WEBSITE - Brian

Hager

“CHIMES”: Sherri Boldt (editor)

PASTOR: Susan G. Latourette

ORGANIST: Mike Noonan

SECRETARY: Rosemary Kuemper

SEXTON: Charlotte Melia

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Significant Special Interreligious Days to Celebrate

Week of Prayer for Church Unity January 18 – 25

January 20th Ecumenical Sunday

March 1st (First Friday) World Day of Peace

March 8th International Women’s Day

March 22nd

World Water Day

April 22nd

Earth Day

June 20th World Refugee Day

September 11th Remembrance or Patriots Day

September 21st International Day of Peace

October 14th

Indigenous Peoples Day

October 16th

World Food Day

October 24th

UN Day

December 16th

Human Rights Day

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T hanks a Heap! Thanks to… -All of the Cub/Boy Scouts from both Pack 71 and Troop 71 who attended and participated in Scout Sunday. -All of our new committee and board members and officers for 2019. -Brian Hager for keeping up the web site and emailing the Chimes monthly. -Everyone on the dinner crew for February, and all who attended, including the Dobley family who worked as a team. -The church for providing the WARM meal for February. -Monica Eppinger and Pat Turner for the February Coffee Hour. -All who donated to the “Pickle Jar” drive for PNC Fuel Fund. -All who assisted in moving the pews out and back for the new carpet installation. -Mary Jane Bliven, for arranging a pick up from the Johnny Cake center for the leftover merchandise from the yard sale. -Everyone who is supporting our church through gift card purchases. -All who purchase free trade products through our coffee display. -All who donated to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund to help a family in need, locally. -Everyone who has signed up for the support of our World Vision Mission child for 2019. -Everyone who is supporting the 2019 Choir Festival sponsored by MAEC. -Michael Noonan and the Choirs for all of their work on the Choir Festival. -Don Sherman for his wonderful trumpet offering on February 24. -All those who shovel snow, ice, sleet etc. at the church.

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Saint Patrick, who lived during the fifth century, is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain, he was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave at the age of 16. He later escaped, but returned to Ireland and was credited with bringing Christianity to its people. In the centuries following Patrick’s death (believed to have been on March 17, 461), the mythology surrounding his life became ever more ingrained in the Irish culture: Perhaps the most well-known legend is that he explained the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) using the three leaves of a native Irish clover, the shamrock. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17th. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On St. Patrick’s Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink and feast–on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage. Interestingly, the first parade held to honor St. Patrick’s Day took place not in Ireland but in the United States. On March 17, 1762, Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City. Along with their music, the parade helped the soldiers reconnect with their Irish roots, as well as with fellow Irishmen serving in the English army. In 1848, several New York Irish Aid societies decided to unite their parades to form one official New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Today, that parade is the world ‘s oldest civilian parade and the largest in the United States, with over 150,000 participants. Each year, nearly 3 million people line the 1.5-mile parade route to watch the procession, which takes more than five hours. Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and Savannah also celebrate the day with parades involving between 10,000 and 20,000 participants each. (Source: www.history.com)

March Birthdays…..

3 Bib Owler

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4 Danny Booker, Janet Lewis, Robin Zadroga, and Scott Tuthill

5 Shirley Anderson 8 Beth Thompson 9 Shane Boissevain and Joshua Sander

10 Jon Wilska 12 Linda Cipriani 13 Bev Sawyer 14 Kim Welch and Elizabeth Witter 19 Joe Carrigan 20 Anne Booker 23 Barbera Gildersleeve, Erik Nelson 24 Frank Eppinger 26 Julie Evans 27 Zachary Stock 28 Elaina Ricci 29 Jessica Halleck 31 Jamie Eppinger and Jason Wagner

…and Anniversaries 3 Jason and Christine Wagner

11 Sean and Kim Welch 17 David and Sue Beattie

If we have missed your special day(s) or if there are corrections to be made, please notify the church office at 860-535-0379.

Worship Volunteers

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Ushers Deacon Kids’ Sermons

Altar Flowers

Lay Readers

Communion

3-Mar Paul Ames Arthur Dobley

Lois Turrell

Patty Danley Communion Serwinski Jenny Watrous

Evelyn Bamford Patty Danley Joe Serwinski

10-Mar Monica Eppinger Steve Gadaree Miguel Perez Pat Turner

Kathi Thaxton Pastor Sue Open Date Brian Hager

17-Mar Gretchen Noonan Matthew Sander

Mary Wilska

Dan Watrous Kay Lautzenheiser

Eppinger Monica Eppinger

24-Mar

Patty Danley Bev Sawyer

Joe Serwinski Kris Serwinski

Joe Serwinski Evans Mary Wassung

31-Mar Paul Ames Arthur Dobley

Lois Turrell

Ron Robbins Turrell Sue Pianka

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Worship Watch Congregational Church

of North Stonington

Sunday Services 10:00 a.m.

Nursery Care and Church School 2019

3rd - Communion Sunday – “Understanding God”

Exodus 34:29-35; Luke 9:28-36 Our texts demonstrate

God’s love of justice. How might we bring about a more just

world? Senior Choir, Trustees

6th

- 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service LENT BEGINS

Communion and Disposition of Ashes; Senior Choir

10th

– “Who and Whose We Are” Deuteronomy 26:1-11,

Luke 4:1-13 A ritual that helps Israel remember where they

came from and Jesus resisting the temptation to abuse power.

Girl Scout Sunday. Senior Choir

17th

- “A Great Security System” Psalm 27 Taking a road less traveled we will explore the psalm in its

entirety...and have food for the journey. Coffee Hour

24th

“Taking a Chance” Isaiah 55:1-9; 1 Corinthians

10:1-3, Luke 13:1-9 Lent reminds us to reflect on our

actions. Our texts assure us of God’s grace Senior & Handbell Choirs. Possible “Holy Conversations”

31st – “Owning Up” Joshua 5:9-12; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

After living in wilderness Israel must learn to take care of

themselves; Jesus tells the parable of the Prodigal.

Senior Choir

“We worship God in Christ Jesus faithfully; engage in Bible

study; and prayerful contemplation; serve joyfully;

and seek justice passionately, with the Holy Spirit as our guide.”