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The 13th Sunday in COVID Time
Sunday, June 14, 202o
This Sunday our worship will focus on discipleship. We will rejoice in and celebrate our Christian education programs; those who lead them, and those who partake. Tune in to witness a virtual Discipleship class and share in Ms. Nancy's pain as she tries to live the gospel while teaching it to a couple of rather rambunctious disciples-yet-to-be. Just as it will (hopefully!) be playful and entertaining, we will even more lift up the gift of shared learning, and the command to use well what we have been taught in God's service.
We will also take a moment to recognize a transition in the life of one of our Saints. After having retired, Chris Garrett will be moving to Hartford, Connecticut on Monday, so we will surround her in a socially distant circle to commission, bless, and pray with her.
As per our pattern, we will send out the YouTube link to the service on Saturday evening. If you would like to receive these services, call the church office to have Twyla add you to the distribution list.
May your evening be filled with grace that abounds, and light that brings...
Peace,
Andy
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The "Reopening" Plan
Dear Hanover Saints,
Our Elders have decided we will continue with recorded worship services until July 19. Barring any developments that would make it unsafe, we are planning to worship together in person again on Sunday, July 26.
The Elders and Worship Committee are working diligently on the reopening plan, which is a daunting task. Given all the needed precautions, worship will be quite different. Everything from how we come and go, sing, pray, preach, give, and sit will be new for all of us. There will be new protocols for which worship leaders will be trained. And we are committed to creating a way to offer our services so that any who cannot, or choose not to, attend can still partake in the Spirit.
In the time leading up to the day of our reunion, we will be constantly communicating the details so that we will all have a sense of what we can expect.
May you continue to receive God’s presence in each of your days and places, and may you be blessed with deep and abiding faith and hope…and patience. Let us wait in…
Peace,
Andy
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The Week Ahead at Hanover
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Thursday, June 11 8:00am Food Pantry
5:00pm Faith in Action (Zoom)
Friday, June 12 6:15pm Yoga at the Sugarbowl
Sunday, June 14 Worship service on line: watch at 10:00am
9:00am - 12:00pm call time with Pastor Andy
Monday, June 15 8:30am Prayer Circle (Zoom)
Tuesday, June 16 11:00am Hot Dog Cart
7:00pm Session (Zoom)
Wednesday, June 17 12:00pm High Noon at Hanover
5:30pm Coping with COVID-19 (Zoom)
Thursday, June 18 8:00am Food Pantry
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In our ongoing effort to stay connected and support one another, we have scheduled a Zoom meeting every Wednesday from 5:30-6:30. All are encouraged to check in, and you can do so with an internet-connected computer, smart phone, or telephone. Next Wednesday we will take turns finishing the phrase...
My help comes from....
Contact the church office if you would like the Zoom link. Praise God for the safe space to learn and grow together - especially in the midst of crisis.
Peace,
Andy
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High Noon at Hanover
for June 17, 2020
Let us pray for the healing of sick bodies and crushed spirits, recovery from shock and rage, and unity in person and purpose. Let us pray for...Peace
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An Interfaith Message of Solidarity
On Tuesday, clergy members from the 9th Ward Interfaith Coalition gathered through Zoom screens and recorded various messages, readings, and prayers that address the divisions and challenges of this day. CLICK HERE to see the recording. May God bless the messages of hope that we offer and receive - especially when they come from the wellspring of our diversity.
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As we would normally include this as an insert in our weekly bulletin, here is some information on the Presbyterian Mission program for Pentecost. To make a donation to this special offering, please mark your check as "Pentecost Special Offering" on the memo line. Thank you.
If we all do a little, it adds up to a lot.
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Welcome, Summer!
The Hot Dog Cart is now open on Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm!
Come and enjoy good food at bargain prices.
All proceeds go to the Food Pantry.
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The work of Christ is going strong at Hanover, and we rely on your pledges to keep us running smoothly.
Here are the ways that you can continue to give your pledge and other offerings:
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Mail: Please send your check to:
Hanover Presbyterian Church
1801 North Jefferson Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
Drop-off: You can go to the Jefferson Street Open Arms Academy/Church Office entrance and put your envelope inside the gray mailbox on the left door. It is safe and secure there, and Herman and/or Twyla will pick them up.
Drop-off in person: If you want to hand your check to the office in person, just call the office at (302) 658-5114 and we'll arrange a time to be there to greet you.
And perhaps easiest of all...
On line: Go to our website: www.hanoverchurch.org - scroll down to the bottom of the screen and you will see Online Giving. Click on the yellow highlighted word Donate - the next screen asks you if you are using a credit card or PayPal. Then follow the prompts - make sure you write in the Note section where your money is to go.
Thank you for sustaining our ministries here at Hanover.
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A Special Service
Like our Mother's Day recorded service, we are honoring fathers and people who have been like fathers to us, and we are looking for your submissions...
If you would like to make a short, less-than-two-minutes recording, talking about someone who has been a father figure in your life, please send it by email to Twyla at: churchadmin@hanoverchurch.org by Wednesday, June 17.
Thank you.
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Click here to read this week's issue of "Midweek Musings". |
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Family Promise of Northern New Castle County continues to serve our families experiencing homelessness this summer. Even though our rotational network is temporarily closed due to the pandemic, Family Promise is assisting these families at their Hospitality House location. We can help Family Promise now by fundraising through the Highmark Virtual Walk for a Healthy Community.
Follow this link: http://hcf.convio.net/site/TR/Wilmington/HighmarkWalk?pg=entry&fr_id=3059.
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A "VIRTUAL" JEREMIAH'S COFFEEHOUSE!
This talent call is going out to everyone - we'd like to have a "virtual" Jeremiah's Coffee House! If you have something to share - musical, poetry, a story, a craft - anything - take a short recording of it and send it in to the Church Office at: churchadmin@hanoverchurch.org. Once we gather our recordings, we'll have Tom Davis work his magic on them, and make them into a "virtual" coffeehouse.
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Inspiration for these days
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. . . on the inside of a card from a member sent to the Church Office
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CLICK HERE to hear a version of Psalm 40 by the group U2
I waited patiently for the Lord
He inclined and heard my cry
He brought me up out of the pit
Out of the mire and clay
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
How long to sing this song
How long to sing this song
How long, how long, how long
How long, to sing this song
He set my feet upon a rock
And made my footsteps firm
Many will see
Many will see and fear
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing,…
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CLICK HERE to hear the Chester Children's Chorus sing "I Still Can't Breathe".
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Blessed be your journey . . .
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