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The Weekly Word

November 18, 2022



West Suffield
Congregational Church, UCC

Join us Sundays at 10:00am
for
Worship, Sunday School and Fellowship
New Member Thanksgiving Potluck Luncheon

Sunday, November 20th

 Immediately following morning worship service this Sunday,
 in Fellowship Hall
 
Please bring a dish to share

Guests are welcome to attend
 
Hope to see you all there! Happy Thanksgiving!

CROSSROADS FOOD PANTRY HOLIDAY DONATIONS NEEDED
Crossroads Food Pantry is one of the most impactful outreach programs of the West Suffield Congregational Church. For over 10 years the pantry has been open on the 2nd Thursday of every month offering canned goods, vegetables from our local farmers, frozen meat items and more from our partners at Foodshare. In addition, we also serve as a townwide site for Foodshare’s Mobile Pantry truck that arrives every other week and distributes fresh fruit and vegetables in our parking lot to an average of 150 people per month in need of food assistance. Over the last 6 months due to supply chain issues, it has become increasingly difficult for Foodshare to find nutritious food to offer for distribution. What this means for us is to open each month we have had to supplement our pantry with items that we must purchase.

The Holidays are approaching, home heating costs and the price of grocery’s have soared. It is becoming increasingly difficult for us to meet our community’s needs. Please open your hearts and donate to Crossroads Food Pantry so we may continue to provide basic food items to our neighbor in need.

Donations can be mailed to - Crossroads Food Pantry, PO Box 26, 1408 Mountain Rd, W. Suffield, Ct. 06093. Or online at www.westsuffielducc.org, click on the Ministries tab, click on Crossroads and then the donate button. 

~ Liz McGann and Mary Calkins
Last Sunday, as we celebrated Veterans Day,
we honored the service members of the Congregation who were watching the service  being live streamed  by having our Sunday school children salute them.
PASTORAL ASSISTANCE  
 
Please contact Pastor Denise Peterson for support, questions or concerns that need immediate attention.
 Cell: 860-368-9201 or denise@westsuffielducc.org.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
November 20th at 4:00
This year's service will be held at First Church of Christ.
Stewardship Pledge Drive
Pledge cards for our 2023 stewardship drive are this Sunday, November 20th. Pledge cards can be put in the pledge box in the sanctuary or they can be mailed to Dan Phelon, Asst. Treasurer, 1380 Hill St, Suffield. 
Missions 
 November Mission Collection will help purchase Grocery Gift Cards for Crossroads Food Pantry Clients. 
Missions Committee Contact
 Liz McGann 
ecmcgann2@gmail.com or
860-668-6618

Food for Thought

The WSCC prides itself on helping those who struggle with food insecurities each month. We are 100% Volunteer run and rely on donations from our Community to operate.

 SEPTEMBER FOOD PANTRY
Pantry Families Served: 29
Pounds of Food distributed: 816

NEXT Food Pantry- November 10th

FOODSHARE MOBILE TRUCK
Attendance: 
October 11 – 65 Families
October 25 – 85 Families

November Mobile Trucks- 8th & 22nd

Donations can be mailed to WSCC, P.O. Box 26, West Suffield, CT.  06093 or they can be done online at our website: www.westsuffielducc.org click on the Ministries tab and then click on Crossroads Food Pantry.
ALTAR FLOWERS
There is a sign up sheet, hanging on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall, if you would like to volunteer to provide the Altar Flowers on a Sunday of your choice. Please indicate if they are to be in honor or in memory of a loved one.
If any member or friend of the WSCC knows of someone that would be in need of a contact by our Care Team please contact John Nielsen at 860-653-5398 or Pastor Denise Peterson at 860-368-9201 and they will arrange for one of our Care Team members to make the contact.
Church Council will meet on December 11th after worship.
Deacon's Readings
Together in Christ
Luke 1 68-79
Psalm 46
Colossians 1:11-20
Romans12:1-12
Deacon's Bench
  • Diaconate meets on the 3rd Sunday of the month.
  • The next diaconate meeting will be on November 20th at 8:30am.
Upcoming Events
 
Thanksgiving Potluck Luncheon
Sunday, November 20th- after worship

Christmas Pageant 
Sunday, December 18th
Just for Laughs
 
What did the turkey say to the computer?
Google Google Google

What kind of face does a pilgrim make when he's in pain?
Pil-grimace

What sound does a limping turkey make?
Wobble Wobble  

What do you get if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter?
Pumpkin-Pi

What smells the best at a Thanksgiving dinner?
Your Nose

Stop, drop, and...
Pass the rolls!

 Easy Ways to Support our Church...

 
Online Tag Sale We have been listing items online and selling them as a Fundraiser for the church. Items are listed as pick-up only. Please contact Liz with any items you or someone you know has to donate for this ongoing Fundraiser. Email ecmcgann2@gmail.com or call/text at 860-836-0660
 
Sign up for AmazonSmile. It doesn't cost you anything and it benefits WSCC  
Click here for more information.
 
Gift Card Program // A large assortment of gift cards for every need are available through our church. // Gift card forms may be filled out at any time and given to Sandy Cahill or put in the Scrip Mailbox in the office. Orders will be filled as they are received. Click here for the Gift Card Order Form.
 
 
Do You Have an Announcement you want in the Weekly Word... 
contact the church office:
860-668-2271 or
 office@westsuffielducc.org 
WELCOME
We, the members of the West Suffield Congregational Church, are called by God to live as one community. We strive to love, as we are loved by God, both freely and unconditionally. We recognize, celebrate, and affirm that all persons are individuals of sacred worth. Therefore, we intentionally welcome all God’s children regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, marital status, physical or mental ability, political stance, or theological perspective. Each person is important to God and each person’s abilities and gifts are called forth to help build and strengthen the work of Gods’ Kingdom here, in our community and around the world. We strive with the help of the Holy Spirit to become more like Jesus in our love and support for one another, in order to oppose and overcome any injustice, oppression, and prejudice that continues in our society, our communities, and ourselves.
Approved by church vote, Sunday, October 3, 2015
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