Spire May23 (PDF)
The First Congregational Church
97 N. Main Street P.O. Box 306
Kent, Connecticut 06757
(860) 927-3335
fcckentminister@gmail.com fcckentoffice@gmail.com
The Spire May 2023
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF KENT, CONNECTICUT (UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST) WILL BE HELD ON
SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023
Immediately following Worship
An informational meeting on Sunday May 14, following worship.
BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED:
Election of Officers and Committee Members
- Hear reports of Treasurer, Pastor, Committees and Thrift shop
- Vote on By-law changes –
- Article II, Section 5. Moderator; Currently, Moderator of each Church
- Meeting may be appointed by the COM or can be elected from the floor. To be
- changed to The position of Moderator will be assumed by Chairperson of COM or appointed as necessary.
- Article VII, Section 5. Religious Education Committee.
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- Delete the requirement of a Deacon to be an appointed member of the committee
FAMILY NEWS
Congratulations to the Rehnberg Family. Lucas was wanted, chosen and loved. And finally after 991 days in foster care, he is ADOPTED! Introducing our son….Lucas!!
Please join us in celebrating the baptism of Lucus on May 7th during the 10am service.
Thank you to everyone who has been sending in offerings and keeping up with their pledges. It is very much appreciated!
MAY BIRTHDAYS
May 1 Andrea Donzella
May 7 Bob Bauer
May 8 Brook Kallstrom
May 19 Marie O’Brien
May 19 Morette Orth
May 26 Alison Robey
ANNIVERSARIES
May 17 Stephen & Joselyn Donzella
May 23 Alicia & Matthew Winter
Opportunities within the congregation
Mother’s Day cards will be available after worship on April 30, May 1 and 8th
CWS Blankets | Blanket the World with Love (2023) – YouTube
Blankets for a New Home: because our neighbors deserve warmth and comfort. Our congregation is actively involved with the Church World Service Blanket Program. For many years, our church has been helping
to keep our neighbors warm by providing blankets to families here in the United States and around the world.
Because of our blanket offering, we make a difference for families, like the Pacifique’s. The Pacifique family is much like any other family. Mom and dad go to work each day and their children go to school. Each night they share a meal together and they are thankful for all they have been given.
But life wasn’t always this easy for the Pacifique family. They fled from war in Democratic Republic of Congo, where more than 5.4 million people died, to nearby Zambia. They tried setting up a new home and leading a “normal” life, but they never felt safe. Eventually, the Pacifique’s were chosen to be resettled to the United States. When they arrived in their new home, CWS Blankets were among the supplies waiting to welcome them.
Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). God has blessed us with so much, and we have much to share. Share this love by providing CWS Blankets to those in need.
For only $10 dollars, you can give a blanket that can provide warmth and shelter, comfort and privacy, and healing and hope wherever God’s people may need care. Honor your mother or someone who is like a mother with your donation. Mother’s Day cards will be available after worship on April 30, May 1 and 8th .
If you will not be at Church in person on May 1 or 8, you can send a check to the Church office and arrange to pick up your Mother’s Day card. Please mark “Blanket Sunday” on the check and send it the First Congregational Church of Kent, P.O. Box 306, Kent, Ct 06757.
These blankets are a wonderful gift and you can provide a little bit of hope at the same time. Please give generously. Thank you.
This is a story of faithfulness to a true calling to ministry.
Missionary Robelo is 67 years old. He accepted the Lord at age 7 and has been sharing the Gospel with the lost since he was 11 years old.
He devotes his time to praying, fasting, studying the word. He visits homes daily and pray for salvation and healing. In addition, God Uses him in prophesy. He has spent most of his life sharing the Gospel in Teupasenti and the surrounding villages. He has been living on faith since he devoted his life to full time ministry when he was just a teen ager. Since he does not earn a salary as Missionary, he never built a decent home for himself.
Please make a donation to Children’s Rescue Mission to help this man of God that makes a difference in the Teupasenti community and is in need of a decent home. We need $15,000.00. Go online Childrens Rescue Mission and put in the dedication Missionary Robelo
If you are sending a check, put Missionary Robelo in the memo. Thank you.
Opportunities within the community
American Mural Project
Join Kent Memorial Library for a guided tour of the American Mural Project in Winsted, CT. Founded in 2001, AMP is a nonprofit organization focused on honoring work by giving dignity to the American worker and initiative to kids. At its center is the creation of the largest indoor collaborative artwork in the world—a three-dimensional mural 120 feet long and five stories high. Nothing like it exists in the world. Departure from KML at 11 a.m. Interested in driving? We will take volunteers to help with a caravan!
Call the Library or email kla-bmcallister@biblio.org.
Puzzles- Bethany is helping the Kent Memorial Library by pricing and doing the puzzles for the sidewalk sale. She is always looking for people to do the puzzles before selling them to ensure that all the pieces are there. If you are interested in helping, you can either let the office know and Barbara will get you in touch, or, you can email her at fcckentmedia@gmail.com
The Kent CT Farmers Market opens for the 2023 season
on Friday May 19.
The Market can be found on the Kent Land Trust Field, Route 7 south of the Kent Greenhouse. Some of the vendors include Mountain View Farm (http://www.mountainviewfarmkent.com/) and Sophie’s (https://www.eatatsophies.com/). Support our local business and enjoy the community.
May 2023
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Church Office Hours: Tues/Wed/Friday Mon/Thursday 1:30-3pm
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3 Prudential, 7:00 PM |
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5 AA meeting, 8:00 |
6 Kent quilters in parish hall |
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7 Erica starts as organist Rhenberg Baptism
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8 Bible Study via zoom AA meeting, 8:00 |
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AA meeting, 8:00 |
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14 Mother’s Day Purdy Baptism- private reception in parish hall
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15 AA meeting, 8:00 |
16 Deacons meeting 7:30pm
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18 Council of Ministries
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19 AA meeting, 8:00
AA meeting, 8:00
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21 Annual Meeting after service
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22 AA meeting, 8:00
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AA meeting, 8:00
AA meeting, 8:00 |
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29 Memorial Day (office closed) AA meeting, 8:00 |
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Sunday Worship |
Quality Thrift Shop Hours: Tuesdays- Saturday 12-4 |
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