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The Church Caller

A monthly publication of Ellington Congregational Church July / August 2015

JULY WORSHIP SERVICE

9:30 a.m.

Sunday, JULY 5TH COMMUNION SUNDAY

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST TELOS SUNDAY

2 Corinthians 12.2-10 Psalm 48

Mark 6.1-13

Sunday, JULY 12TH

SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST Ephesians 1.3-14

Psalm 24 Mark 6.14-29

Sunday, JULY 19TH EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST Ephesians 2.11-22 Psalm 89.20-37

Mark 6.30-34, 53-56

Sunday, JULY 26TH NINTH SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST Ephesians 3.14-21

Psalm 14 Jon 6.1-21

Happy 4th of July!

The NEW Church Website is now

LIVE!

Check it out at WWW.ECCUCC.ORG

We are looking forward to using this

website to help promote our wonderful church to the community!

If you have any

questions, comments or ideas contact Dina Lajoie

at dplajoie2002@yahoo.com

or 860-461-6386

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AUGUST WORSHIP SERVICE

9:30 a.m.

Sunday, AUGUST 2ND

COMMUNION SUNDAY TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Ephesians 4.1-16 Psalm 51.1-12 John 6.24-35

Sunday, AUGUST 9TH

ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Ephesians 4.25-5.2

Psalm 130 John 35.41-51

Sunday, AUGUST 16TH

TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST WORSHIP ON THE GREEN

Ephesians 5.15-20 Psalm 111

John 6.51-58

Sunday, AUGUST 23RD

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Ephesians 6.10-20 Psalm 84

JOHN 6.56-69

Sunday, AUGUST 30TH

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST James 1.17-27

Psalm 45.1-2, 6-9 Mark 7.1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Fourth Annual ECC Golf Tournament

Sunday, Sept. 13th

Join Us On The Greens!

9:30 a.m. Summer Worship Service

Will run through September 6th

Service on the Green will be August 16th

Weather permitting

The regular worship schedule 8:45 am & 10:30 am

will resume on Sunday, September 13th “Welcome! Sunday”

Sunday School Classes and Youth Programs resume

W.I.N.D. resumes

Wednesday, September 9th

Church Office – Summer Hours June 15, 2015 ~ August 28, 2015

3 Days a Week 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (Please refer to the enclosed monthly calendars and the weekly Sunday bulletin announcements for any changes and/or updates to the schedule as there

will be some.)

NEWS FROM THE

CHURCH OFFICE

At all times the church answering machine provides instructions for urgent call service.

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My deepest thanks to all those who helped make the presentations of the Quilts of Valor to our "heros" possible on Memorial Day Sunday.

In all, 19 member/friends of ECC received QOV’s - 16 at church and three at home. It was an honor to recognize and thank each of you for your service and sacrifice in this manner. But... we are not finished! There were others on the list who were unable to attend the May 24th service, who are also deserving of this honor. To be sure that ALL are recognized, there will be an additional presentation on Veteran's Day Sunday. If you have already given your Information Sheet to Pastor Don, we look forward to honoring you in November. If you did not fill out a slip there is still time to do so. Please contact me at quiltblockcreations@yahoo.com or Pastor Don so that you name will be added to the list. Thank you again for letting me share the Quilts of Valor Foundation program with you. Nancy Parker

Quilts Of Valor "SEW DAYS" Dates: July 22, 29 and August 12, 2015 Times: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Where: ECC – Social Room Leader: Nancy Parker A second presentation of QOV’s will take place in November. Are you interested in being part of the team making these quilts? If so, please join in on any of the dates listed above.

Can't make any of these dates, but are interested, please contact me at: quiltblockcreations@yahoo.com or 860-872-9069 or see me during fellowship after the Sunday service.

Current work includes: �Sewing top pieces - just one block, one row, or

the entire top piece - your choice �Make bindings

�Make pillowcases for Presentation �Finished top pieces need to be turned in by

Sept. 6th

What you would need to bring: �Sewing machine and your own sewing tools �Quilt rulers - I have extras that can be shared �Your favorite pattern, or use one of the five

provided �Fabric

�Scrap fabric that can be shared �A friend - always welcomed

�A bag lunch, if you will be staying through the lunch hour

Fall finish work: �Sew on bindings �Hem bindings

�Sew on QOV labels

Not a quilter but would like to help: �Fabric donations are always appreciated

100% quilting cotton only - please

General Information �Average finished quilt is 60" x 72"

�QOVF longarmers layer and quilt a finished top piece - no charge, that is their donation

�Quilter provides a finished top piece and backing – the longarmer provides the batting and their

time to machine quilt the QOV �Backing must be at least 3" larger all around than

the size of the top piece �Preferred fabrics - but not limited to - are reds,

whites, blues, golds, patriotic prints

***************************************** I will be working on a 1600" quilt top-piece that can be made in one day. Interested? Come and see how it's done.

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The Stewardship Committee Presents

“God and Grandma’s Ways of

Handling Money”

Come to a free sneak preview Thursday, August 27th at 7:00pm

in the Social Room

Classes start Thursday, September 3rd at 7:00 pm

• This isn’t your typical “money class.”

Financial Peace University is practical,

entertaining and fun!

• More than 1.5 million families and

individuals have taken FPU.

• The average family completing the course

pays off $5,300 and saves $2,700 in just 90

days. That’s an $8,000 change in position!

• Whether you’re struggling to make ends

meet or you’re a millionaire, FPU has

something for you.

• FPU is based on more than 800 verses of

Scripture and is a proven plan that will

work for you

For more information contact: Todd Rolland (860)490-5020 or

Todd.Rolland@gmail.com

Save Money on Home Heating Oil

2015-2016 As you may know, about 17 years ago the Trustees organized a small group of our members and their friends to buy heating oil at below market prices. Our supplier, Andrews Oil of South Windsor, also agreed to a rebate for the church’s fuel account. The program became very popular and has grown steadily to the point, where this past heating season over 50 families participated and the church earned rebates of approximately $2100. This is a true win – win program. You save money on your heating oil and help our church at the same time. We are trying to expand our group further and would like to have you, your extended family, friends, and neighbors join us. Again this year, we made some changes in our program so as to continue to offer our participants good value for their heating oil dollars. In addition to Andrews Oil, we will continue with a second, full service dealer, Automatic TLC Energy of East Hartford. I have outlined the programs for each company below and encourage you look them over and decide which you feel will best meet your needs. You must act fairly quickly as there are some deadlines in place. Andrews Oil will no longer offer us a “capped price” or “pre-buy at a fixed price” options. They will offer members of our buying group their “cash/ market price at time of delivery” pricing. With this program, the prices will vary from delivery to delivery and a participant will be asked to pay for their delivery within 3 business days. (Payment options would be #1) pay the driver, #2) have a credit card number on file with Andrew’s office, #3) mail a check to the office, or #4) pay by phone using your credit card. If prompt payment is not received, a higher price per gallon would be charged. Automatic delivery and equipment service contracts ($260/annually) are also available. Andrews will also continue their rebate program to the church oil fund. Please call Colleen at

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Andrews Oil (860-528-0766) to enroll, cancel, or renew your participation in this program. Automatic TLC Energy. In this, their second year, TLC has changed their program. Participants will now be charged at a “commercial market price” which will vary from delivery to delivery but you would be protected by a cap at $2.699/gallon. (You will never pay higher than $2.699). You must pay for your delivery within 25 days using check or credit card. Twelve month or shorter budget programs may also be arranged. To participate, your account will have to be set up with TLC before August 31, 2015. The cap price cannot be guaranteed after that date and will probably increase. For those families who dealt with TLC this past season, a phone call to TLC can get you into their new program at the lower prices at once. TLC also offers equipment service contracts. Hot air furnace plan would run $196/annually. A hot-water (baseboard) plan would run $299/annually. Both of these plans cover most parts and labor. TLC will also donate to the ECC rebate program. Please call Leo Marinak at TLC (860 290-5033) to get more details of the program, register, and participate. In closing, I would offer that, in my opinion, both companies are older, well established, reputable organizations. I think it comes down to where you feel oil prices will go this season. Both companies reserve the right to reject a prospective member who resides outside of their normal delivery areas or who they feel does not meet their respective credit criteria. Remember to respond quickly and observe the deadlines. Feel free to call me with any questions you might have about the respective companies, their programs, and enrollment. Thanks for your attention, Jack Hagopian (H) 860-872-2890 or (C) 860-817-3466

Coming this Fall… Exploring Church Membership

If you have an interest in membership in our church. More information in the

September Caller.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry does not meet during the summer but members continue to knit/crochet at home. If you would like the easy basic pattern or have any questions during the summer, please call me at 860 875-1543. A prayer shawl can make a wonderful item for anyone dealing with illness, undergoing treatment or anyone who might be in need or some extra comfort. Shawls can also be presented for happy occasions such as the birth of a baby, friendship, or a special birthday. Prayer shawls are available in the room off of the Narthex. A card is provided and includes the prayer of blessing that we use at our meetings when we bless the shawls. There is also a space for you to write a personal note to the person that will receive the shawl. Please help yourself.

Jan Starkweather

SACRED STITCHES MINISTRY has decided to continue meeting during the summer because we enjoy sewing together so much. However, in

July our meeting date has changed to Wednesday, July 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The August meeting will be the regular second Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your lunch and sewing machine and come and join us for a day of fun and fellowship. We supply the patterns and fabric and the coffee pot is always on. Hope to see you in July. If you have a question, call Peg, 860-454-7360 or Judy, 860-875-6642.

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Friendship Class Study for Fall 2015

On Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 1 p.m. we will begin Adam Hamilton’s Not a Silent Night, Mary Looks Back to Bethlehem. Imagine Jesus from Mary’s point of view – proud of her son, in awe of his gifts and mission, guided by love for him as a person and so much more. In this book, Adam Hamilton begins at the end, with Mary at the crucifixion and resurrection; travels back in time as she witnesses his life and ministry; and ends at the beginning, with the Christ child born in a stable, Mary’s beautiful baby. Join us and experience Jesus through the eyes of his mother. This session will run through December.

We will begin with the

“Introduction” and Chapter 1 “Beginning With the End” on September 1, 2015 at 1 p.m.

Cost of the book is $14.00. To sign up contact Dawn Stone dawnstone45@comcast.net or 860-875-8003 or call the church office 860-871-6606. Hope to see many of you there. It promises to be an inspiring study!

SEPTEMBER CALLER DEADLINE

August 15, 2015

From the Historian

Report of Building Committee

For special church meeting,

July 29, 1915 These are some excerpts from that report.

The purpose of this report is to bring to the church the progress made by the committee in connection with the architect in getting the plans and specifications for the new church building perfected and brought within the means of the church: and to give to the people a full understanding of the present condition of affairs and the possibilities and prospects for the work ahead with recommendations by the committee for immediate action by the church. On March 2nd the committee met with the architect and very carefully considered the plans in detail and gave directions to the architect to prepare working plans and specifications. This work was then taken up by the architects: who went into the matter very minutely and they took especial pains in the preparation, and gave the plans unusual thought and study. Models of both the interior and exterior were prepared and the whole thing was worked out in every detail. This required considerable time and early in June the plans and specifications were placed in the hands of six selected contractors-all known to be competent and reliable, and with records of having done good construction work along such lines, These six bids were returned on June 22nd with the result that prices ranged from $32,738.00 to $43,500.00.

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These figures were somewhat a surprise and the committee did not feel authorized to contract-without further instruction and not until an attempt had been made to cut the building, or the price, below the above (figure). Accordingly the architect proceeded to prepare some alternate specifications and the two lowest bidders were again asked to figure, item by item, what the saving would be in these changes should be substituted for the original design; and on July 9th these two lowest contractors submitted their statements of reduction of cost, item by item on the substitute specification. These reductions, when figured off from the original bids, left the Edward F. Minor Co. still the lowest bidder and brought the cost down to about $27,000.00. Many of these alterations, however, the committee felt would be decidedly objectionable and if allowed in full would materially cheapen the building; but some of them could be accepted without serious objection, and in fact some few might be desirable changes to make. And on July 12th the Committee went over these changes with the architect very carefully and approved those that seemed desirable to make-retaining the original where it seemed necessary and advisable. Again figuring the cost, and cutting out only those items that the committee felt could reasonable and satisfactorily be dispensed with, the committee is now ready to report that the building can be built for just about $30,000 and will not be stripped of its beauty and utility or durability-and should prove very satisfactory. With the encouraging and satisfactory report made by our soliciting committee and the report of funds directly available and safely to be relied upon, we feel surely that the church would justified in going right ahead and contracting with the Edward F. Miner Co. as above outlined: and the committee so recommend.

Wendy Peterson Church Historian

SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, September 26, 2015 7:00 pm

A benefit concert to raise awareness and funds for

Feeding Children Everywhere The evening concert will feature Kristen Graves & Glenn Roth and will be Open to the Public. Prior to the concert Board of Christian Education, Men’s & Women’s Fellowship and the Music Committee will host a member and friends of ECC Pot Luck Dinner. Kristen Graves is a singer/songwriter and humanitarian from Fairfield, Connecticut and is the state's 15th troubadour. The Connecticut state troubadour promotes cultural literacy among state residents, and beyond. To hear more music from Kristen or read more of her bio visit: www.reverbnation.com/kristengraves Glenn Roth is not your typical commuter from Connecticut. Instead of a briefcase, he carries a gig bag. All instrumental, Glenn’s songs suggest moods and narratives that compel the listener to fill in the details. Glenn plays regularly throughout the

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northeast and tours nationally & internationally. To hear more music from Glenn or read more of his bio visit: www.glennroth.com

Feeding Children EverywhereFeeding Children EverywhereFeeding Children EverywhereFeeding Children Everywhere

Feeding Children Everywhere is a social charity

that empowers and mobilizes people to assemble

healthy meals for hungry children. The movement

began in 2010 after Don and Kristen Campbell

participated with a small group of volunteers

sending meals to Haiti following the devastating

earthquake. Inspired to do more, the Campbells

scraped together the family’s humble savings and

founded Feeding Children Everywhere. The “secret

ingredient” of the movement happens when

generosity, hands on volunteer participation, and

the efficient assembly line system converge at a

meal packaging event.

The healthy ingredients of lentils, rice, dehydrated

vegetables, and pink Himalayan salt can be

packaged and shipped for 25 cents per meal. The

meal is delicious and at the same time provides a

balance of protein, vitamins and minerals. This

healthy blend of ingredients is designed to combat

the effects of malnutrition, support the body’s

ability to learn, and provide hungry children with

hope. It’s simple. Every dollar donated provides

four healthy meals to hungry children around the

world. Once packaged, the meals are shipped to

hungry children in the United States and

internationally.

There are over one billion people at risk of going

hungry each day. Nearly 20% of people live on less

than $1 per day. In the United States over 40% of

children in public schools are on the government

sponsored free and reduced price meal program.

The USDA estimates that over 14 million children in

the United States are hungry right now. The

Feeding Children Everywhere movement is battling

the crisis by sending millions of meals to schools

that serve hungry kids on four continents including

right here at home. Internationally Feeding

Children Everywhere is sending meals to East

Africa, West Africa, Southeast Asia, Caribbean,

Central America, and South America.

http://www.feedingchildreneverywhere.com

To find out more about Feeding Children Everywhere speak with a BCE board member or Dave Hazleton.

NOTES FROM GROWTH AND NURTURE

REMINDER : Please be sure to wear your name tag. The name tags help make our church more welcoming and are a small offering of Christian hospitality. If you need a new one, there is a form to request a name tag in the Narthex or call the Church Office. Thanks! ☺

Some Lite House Keeping

When mailing items through the United States

Postal Service to Ellington Congregational Church, please be sure to use the mailing

address:

P.O. Box 216

If you should need to ship an item to Ellington Congregational Church, please use the shipping

address:

72 Main Street

Thank you!

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STEWARDSHIP FLASH

May 2015 Income from Giving: $23,769.00 Expenses: $19,476.00

Year to Date (05/31/2015) Giving Income: $128,671.00 Expenses: $127,988.00

Stewardship Reminder! Going on vacation soon? Don’t forget to make your gifts to the church payable ahead. ECC’s doors don’t close and the ministries go on, even while you’re away! Paying ahead is easier than playing catch-up! Thank you.

Missions Mail BACKPACK TIME AGAIN

The Missions Board began collecting school supplies for Covenant to Care in June and will finish up on Sunday, July 26th.

We will be collecting school necessities such as pencils, pens, scientific calculators, etc.

Tags, marked with requested items, will be displayed on the peg board that is located in the Narthex. If you are able, please take a tag or two to help us provide these essential supplies. We will also have a box in the Narthex for your donations. THANK YOU!

FOOD BANK SHOPPING CART

REQUEST FOR

THE MONTH OF JULYJULYJULYJULY 100% juice in plastic bottles,

cans or boxes COCOA, COFFEE, &/OR TEA BAGS

NO BOTTLED WATER

OR SODA

FOOD BANK SHOPPING CART

REQUEST FOR THE MONTH OF

AUGUSTAUGUSTAUGUSTAUGUST

CANNED MEAT OR TUNA

WITH A

PASTA OR RICE SIDE

THANK YOU!

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Father’s Day hawkwing Donations The Missions Board thanks the congregation for its generous support of improving the

hawkwing housing on the Lakota (Sioux) Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in honor and/or memory of Father's Day. The revenue from the card sale was $305 and will be sent on to hawkwing.

Donations were given with love in honor of:Donations were given with love in honor of:Donations were given with love in honor of:Donations were given with love in honor of:

� Joe Allen by Lyn & Jon Allen � Don François, Sr. by The Bailey-François

Family � John Bailey by The Bailey-François Family � Marion Lach by Betsy Cottle � David Danforth by Janice Danforth � Grandpa Dave by Natalie � My Poppa by Natalie � Dave Panagrosso by Kayla Panagrosso � My brother, Jonathan Potter, Jr. by Barbara

Peck � Earl Savage by Barbara Peck � Robert Conklin by Esther Pezzella � William Raulukaitis by Joanne Raulukaitis � Brian Raulukaitis by Joanne Raulukaitis � Allan Neild by Joanne Raulukaitis � Fathers, All of Them! by Bob Russell � Richard Steele by Claudia Steele � Adam Steele by Claudia Steele � Jason Steele by Claudia Steele � Basil Stone by Dawn Stone � Mike Henry by Dawn & Basil Stone � Chris Meyer by Dawn & Basil Stone � Frank Stone by Dawn & Basil Stone � My husband and wonderful father, Curtis

Thompson by Ada Lee Thompson � Joel F. West by Elizabeth S. West

Donations were given with love in memory Donations were given with love in memory Donations were given with love in memory Donations were given with love in memory of:of:of:of: � Hayden Allen by Lyn & Jon Allen � Bill Borges by Lyn & Jon Allen � David Conant, Sr. by Dave & Joyce � Edwin Jordan by Dave & Joyce � Neil MacDonald by Betsy Cottle � Alfred Buschendorf by Peg Doffek � Peter Doffek by Peg Doffek � George Alfred Bauby by Penny Gates � Jacob Hagopian by Carol & Jack

Hagopian � Arthur Bearse by Carol & Jack Hagopian � Robert C. Gross by Vivian Hary � Henry A. Hary by Robin, Gretchen &

Charlotte � John Malone by Richard Malone � Roland Richards by Doris Marshall � Lt. Col. J.T. Marshall by Doris Marshall � E. Scott Marshall by Doris Marshall � Theodore Metheny by Doug Metheny � Gerald Panagrosso by Kayla Panagrosso � Elmer L. Oustrout by Kayla Panagrosso � My husband, Kenneth Peck by Barbara

Peck � My father, Jonathan Potter by Barbara

Peck � Edwin H. Peterson by Wendy Peterson � Charles Schaeffer by Janice Schaeffer � Mahlon Shoup by Esther W. Shoup � Raymond F. Starkweather, Jr.by Jan

Starkweather � Donald Couch by Claudia Steele � David Steele by Claudia Steele � John Arens by Dawn & Basil Stone � Our Dads, L.C. Thompson and C. A.

Herrin, Jr. by Curtis & Ada Lee Thompson � Daniel S. Smith by Liz West � Seth G. West by Liz West

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The Women’s Fellowship of the Ellington Congregational Church is open to all members and friends of the church. We encourage you to participate in our organization.

“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace

in its various forms.” From The Message, 1 Peter 4:10

June Dinner Out and Prayer Pal Exchange

Did you guess your Prayer Pal? I hadn’t a clue until I opened the card! What a fun evening. Good food and good fellowship was had by all who attended.

Celebrating 54 years! November 6 & 7, 2015.

Yes, the 54th consecutive Farmhouse Fair is coming up November 6 & 7, 2015. If you are knitting and/or sewing it’s not that far away! If you are crafting the time will sneak up on you also! We always welcome new ideas for the fair. Put on your thinking caps and share any and all ideas that you might have to make the 54th fair better than ever.

Save the Date December 8, 2015 (snow date December 12, 2015) for A Vintage Christmas. There will be more information in the October Caller. Remember to put the date on your calendar. See y’all in church! Dawn Stone

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FOR 2015

Congratulations to the following individuals on receiving the 2015 Women’s Fellowship Scholarships:

Spencer Plourde is a 2015 graduate of Ellington High School. He has been active not only at ECC and in TELOS but also in the high school and the

community. He also worked at three jobs, administrative assistant, camp counselor and games host at Six Flags. Busy young man! He credits TELOS with opening his eyes to the wider world beyond Ellington and molding him into the young man he is today. Spencer will begin his studies at the University of Central Florida in the fall. Congratulations and good luck.

Dominick Parisi is also a 2015 graduate of Ellington High School and active in ECC, his school and the community. He also is an Eagle Scout. His project was

building regular and handicapped picnic benches for the Town of Ellington. He is also a gymnast and Certified Lifeguard. Dominick gives ECC and TELOS credit with providing him with support and encouragement during some difficult times in his life. Two thoughts he expressed about ECC were “many hands make light work, and it takes a village to raise a child”.

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Dominick will begin his education at Central Connecticut State University in the fall. Congratulations and good luck.

hawkwing REMINDER: Women’s Fellowship collects gently used coats and new items for the Lakota people in South Dakota and the items are distributed through the efforts of hawkwing, a non-profit organization. There is a box in the narthex for depositing clean coats in good condition, and Jan Danforth faithfully collects and stores them each week. (Thank you Jan D.) Our congregation has been extremely generous in their donations and every donation makes a difference, so thanks! For additional information about this mission, the website is www.hawkwing.org. You may also see Janet W. or Peg D. at church as they coordinate the hawkwing missions for our church.

Campbell Labels &

General Mills Box

Tops! Please continue to save the UPC Campbell bar codes and General

Mills Box Tops for Education coupons for Elon Homes & Schools for Children in North Carolina. They may be deposited in the red box in the Social Room or in the folder on the downstairs bulletin board – where lists of what to save are also available. The Elon Homes and Schools and the ECC Women’s Fellowship thank you for your continued support.

Meetings: July 11th & August 8th

@ 8:30 am

Any questions please Contact: John Bellezza (860-875-1434) Gary Chaplin (860-875-9907)

Scott Noble (860-749-7005) Richard Steele (860-649-4732)

Service People on Active Duty The following list contains people called to active duty. Please keep them and their families in your prayers. If you know of someone who should be on this list (or have a correction), please contact the church office at 860-871-6606 or sec-eccucc@sbcglobal.net. Thank you.

Full Name Submitted by 143rd Regional Support Group CT Army Nat’l Guard 250th Engineering Battalion Army National Guard Adam Lehmann David Lehmann Bill McDonald Chelsea Hinton Jay Walpole Chris Perrett Moriah Nutt Chris Saucier Damon Matus Danielle Hanson David Tish Russell David Nutt Del Plato Eric Evan Peterson Garrett Ellis Gary Feldman, Jr. Greg Fearnley Ian Rivers Jason Tautkus Jeremy Allen Jon & Lyn Allen Jessica Lannan Jim Kyle Ciesco Melissa Ciesco-Rolland Larry Oliver Nicole Bell Rachel Korzub Sean Belmont George & Marty Nickerson Troy Ciesco Melissa Ciesco-Rolland

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The Church Family News

JULY

BIRTHDAYS

July 1 Wendy Peterson July 1 Amanda Savino July 3 Joshua Redekas July 4 Samuel Close July 6 Jol Sprowles July 6 Karen Walch July 7 David Godek July 10 Aidan Connors July 11 Carol Tellier July 12 Dorothy Guzman July 12 Erin Garvey July 14 Anna Carroll July 15 Alexander Maslak July 15 Cheyenne West July 16 Michael Loomis July 19 Barry Vincens July 19 Lillian Simonson July 20 Richard Steele July 21 Lisa Sirag July 22 Alissa DelPiano July 22 Jacob Crocker July 22 Victoria Palmer-Lavoie July 23 Stone Oliver July 24 Alexis Leonard July 25 Al Tiedt July 25 Chuck Jackson July 25 Max Gale July 25 Benjamin Beturne July 26 Abraham Borst July 26 Rachel Milheiro July 28 Ray Prest July 28 Jacob Redekas July 30 John Traynor July 30 Katherine Samson

AUGUST

BIRTHDAYS

Aug 2 Stephanie Schlude Aug 2 Alex Logan Aug 2 Maya Henry

Aug 3 Christopher Meyer Aug 3 Kayla Panagrosso Aug 3 Katherine Forst Aug 3 Oliver Galeota Aug 4 Hunter Durgan Aug 8 Ila Oliver Aug 9 Cooper Koehnke Aug 9 Nicholas Loomis Aug 10 Keith Tautkus Aug 10 Olivia Wright Aug 11 Vicki Tubbs Aug 11 Jonathan Bailey-François Aug 13 Lynn Cordtsen Aug 13 Andrew Parisi Aug 13 Sydney Logan Aug 15 Paul Dinse Aug 15 Dominick Parisi Aug 16 Duane Carroll Aug 16 Ava Powell Aug 17 Helen Filloramo Aug 17 Kevin Vincens Aug 17 Rachel Liegl Aug 18 Michele Mocadlo Aug 20 Grace Durgan Aug 20 Rebecca Samson Aug 21 Mark Gluhosky Aug 23 Karen Bailey-François Aug 23 Carolyn Ladd Aug 23 Brian Wright Aug 23 Cali Russell Aug 24 Emily Zander Aug 25 Jennifer Traynor Aug 25 Jesse Crocker Aug 25 Leigh Lezotte Aug 25 Sarah Zander Aug 29 Stephen Quinlan Aug 29 Jennifer Tautkus Aug 30 John Chamberland Aug 31 Alexandra Fox

JULY

Anniversaries July 1 Debbie & Gordon Oliver July 2 Ben & Charity West

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July 6 Jackie & Bob Plourde July 6 Vicki & Donald Tubbs July 8 Lyn & Jon Allen July 9 Joy & Ryan Cloukey July 15 Susan & Tom Mason July 21 Janet & Robert Stomberg July 29 Elizabeth & Joel West July 31 Terri & Floyd Lackouskas

AUGUST

Anniversaries Aug 3 Pamela & Tim Whiting

Congratulations ~ 30 years! Aug 6 Sharon & William Senk, Jr. Aug 6 Allison & Curtis McKeegan Aug 8 Anne & Michael O’Leary

Congratulations ~ 45 years! Aug 8 Sharon & Mark Gluhosky Aug 12 Janet & Duane Van Deventer

Congratulations ~ 20 years! Aug 14 Cynthia & Art Caldwell Aug 15 Tracy & Gregory Gale Aug 19 Maureen & Earl Palmer-Lavoie Aug 21 Lenice & Donald Ellis Aug 22 Kelly & Chuck Jackson Aug 22 Joan & David Kutscher Aug 24 Laurie & Dave Hazleton Aug 24 Betsy & Barry Cottle Aug 28 Brittany & Patrick Dwyer

PRAYER GROUP

& PRAYER CIRCLE

The Prayer Group meets at the church for one hour every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. to pray for people in need. If you need prayers for someone or would like to be included in the Prayer Circle, please let Carolyn Ladd or the church office know.

Affirming their Baptism through the

Rite of ChristianRite of ChristianRite of ChristianRite of Christian

ConfirmationConfirmationConfirmationConfirmation And becoming new members of

Ellington Congregational Church

by profession of faith were:

Max Gale

Curtis Hany

Shaun Lavey

Alex Logan

Ryan McKiernan

Julia Meyer

Lucas Van Deventer

Brooke West

Congratulations and every blessing to the Congratulations and every blessing to the Congratulations and every blessing to the Congratulations and every blessing to the

members of the members of the members of the members of the

2012012012014444----2012012012015555 Confirmation Class! Confirmation Class! Confirmation Class! Confirmation Class!

CHURCH MAIL Thank you all so much for the prayers, cards, meals, plants and visits during my recent hospital stay and home recovery. I appreciate all your love and support. Vicki Tubbs

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ECC Members & Friends In the Ellington High

School and surrounding town schools ~ Class of

2015

T-Myra Anderson*

T-Jonathan Bailey-François*

Keely Bouchard

T-Chris Brawley

Bobby Brisson

Hunter Durgan*

Emily Hiestand

Derek Litty*

Nicholas Martin

T-Jessica Mocadlo*

T-Tyler Moriarty*

T-Ben Nutt*

Jessica Palmer-Lavoie*

T-Dominick Parisi*

T-Spencer Plourde*

Katherine Samson

Holly Schipper*

Lindsey Taft

T-Hannah Traynor*

Lesley Van Deventer*

Cheyenne West*

Gretchen Hary* - will be attending The Boston Conservatory for a post graduate program for Music & Autism. *ECC Members ~ T-TELOS Member

H ospitalized since the last Caller

Alice Kalas Bill Robert ~ Bill Senk

Caren Rasmussen ~ Carol Tellier

If you go to the hospital and would If you go to the hospital and would If you go to the hospital and would If you go to the hospital and would

like a visit by a Pastor…like a visit by a Pastor…like a visit by a Pastor…like a visit by a Pastor…Please CALL our office as soon as you know you will be admitted.

• In your admitting process, you will be asked if you are part of a local faith community (church). If so, please answer YES, and give the name and town of your church.

• You will also be asked if you want your name released to representatives of your church. If so, please answer YES.

If you say no, or if you do not give the name of your church, the hospital will not be able to release your name to us.

SANCTUARY FLOWERS We thank the following for providing sanctuary flowers in June: Peter and Donna McKiernan in celebration of Ryan’s Confirmation and their 29th Wedding Anniversary; Dianne and Bob Durgan in memory of Marian Earle (mother); Johnett and Jeff Simonson in memory of John Ambrose, Jr. (Happy

Birthday, Dad); Nancy Parker in memory of her Mom.

(To announce your special happenings, i.e., birth, engagement, wedding, graduation, etc., please call

the church office or send an email.)

We welcomed the following into the fellowship of

our church on June 28, 2015: On Confession of Faith and Baptism

Christina Pettee

By Reaffirmation of Faith

Douglas Metheny

Wade Overgaard

By Letter of Transfer

Virginia Dzen Norma & Roland Schneider

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Meet our New Members These students joined

Ellington Congregational Church on

Confirmation Sunday June 7, 2015

First Row (left to right) Ryan McKiernan, Shaun Lavey, Alex Logan Second Row Pastor Karen, Julia Meyer, Lucas Van Deventer, Max Gale, Curtis Hany, Brooke West

Name Favorite way to spend personal time

Favorite Scripture or Bible Story

Favorite Activity at ECC

Most inclined to explore ministry through...

Max Gale Working with my father and golf

David & Goliath Confirmation & TELOS Trustees because I like to do things like building and maintenance like painting or fixing broken things.

Curtis Hany Video games and airsoft

No particular preference

Eating! Trustees

Shaun Lavey Being outdoors, playing sports, playing with my dog

Moses & the Israelites because it shows how you should never lose touch with God

TELOS because I get to hang out with friends and give back to the community

Deacons because they seem very nice and welcoming and I am interested in how the church’s worship life is run – in services and outside the church.

Alex Logan Karate – learning and teaching

The Three Wise Men (visitors from the East from Matthew 2)

Winterfest activities Hospitality / Fellowship

Ryan McKiernan working out, playing lacrosse, and video games

In the Beginning because it is about God creating life itself

Confirmation & youth programs because they taught me a lot about Jesus and God and I made a lot of friends

TELOS because it gives me the opportunity to travel and help others in different parts of the country

Julia Meyer Sleep, watch Netflix, wander in the neighborhood

When Jesus makes the blind man see.

Winterfest and the Farmhouse fair. They are fun.

Missions – I like going out and helping different groups / varieties of people.

Lucas Van Deventer Going outside in the fresh air.

When Jesus heals the blind man – it is interesting and special to me.

Helping out in the Sunday School because I like making kids laugh and smile.

Trustees because my dad does it and he says that he likes it and being part of getting out and building new things in the church is cool.

Brooke West Play softball & run The Last Supper & story of the loaves and fishes because Jesus fed so many people with just wine and bread

Cradle Roll because I love playing with the kids and watching them grow up.

Music because I’ve sung with the choir and love singing.

TELOS because I want to get involved and meet new people and bond.

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Christian Education News (Sunday School, Youth Groups, Confirmation, Adult Education)

SUNDAY SCHOOL

JULY Sundays

5TH 9:30 All Church Worship with

The Box

12TH 9:30 All Church Worship with

The Box

19TH 9:30

All Church Worship-on-the-

Green with The Box

26TH 9:30 All Church Worship with

The Box

AUGUST Sundays

2ND 9:30 All Church Worship with

The Box

9TH 9:30 All Church Worship with

The Box

16TH 9:30 All Church Worship-on-the-

Green with The Box

23RD 9:30 All Church Worship with

The Box

30TH 9:30 All Church Worship with

The Box

SEPTEMBER Sundays

6TH 9:30 All Church Worship with

The Box

13TH 10:30 First Day of Sunday School!

Begin in Worship

BCE Ice Cream Sundae Social

This Summer children are

invited to All Church

Worship which will include

the ever-popular BOX

children’s sermon during

Children’s Time.

HELP NEEDED The Board of

Christian Education is in need

of Sunday School teachers

for next year. If you can

help or would like more

information, please call Lisa

Crocker at 860-871-6606.

When you are kind to others, it not only

changes you, it changes the world.

- Harold Kushner

SAVE THE DATE!!! September 13th is the first day

of Sunday school classes AND

BCE’s Ice Cream Social

immediately following the

10:30 a.m. service. Come

meet your teacher & have

an ice cream sundae on us!

See you there!

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SAVE THE DATE!

CONFIRMATION KICK -OFF An introduction to the Confirmation Program at ECC

For Students 9th Grade or above

Sunday, September 20th

5:00-6:15 PM. All potential students AND parent(s) are invited for this important orientation.

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who supported TELOS throughout the 2014-2015 calendar year. We couldn’t have done it without you!

T.E.L.O.S. Kick-Off Meeting Sunday, September 20th at 6:30 PM

for all current, new or potential TELOS members and parents.

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GATEKEEPERS – JULY 2015

Sunday Worship Service 9:30 am

JULY 5TH

Communion TELOS Sunday

JULY 12TH

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

JULY 19TH Eighth Sunday after

Pentecost

JULY 26TH

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Greeters:

Welcomers: Curtis Thompson Peg Doffek Beth Cocuzzo

Lay Readers: TELOSians Elisabet Aiezza George Nickerson Esther Shoup

Deacons on Duty:

Brian Wright

Katherine Meyer Michael Aiezza Laurie Hazleton

BJ Aldrich

Carol Hagopian

Basil Stone

Ushers:

Food Bank Deliveries:

Cornerstone Kitchen Richard Malone

HVCC Food Pantry Cheryl Dinse

Crystal Lake Community Food

Pantry Katherine Meyer

Ellington Food Bank

Janice & Dave Danforth

Ministry of Fellowship, Sunday Fellowship Hosts Coordinator: Joann Scott

Greeter Scheduler: Jennifer Boynton

Welcomer Scheduler: Kelly Jackson

Lay Reader Scheduler: Church Office

Deacon Scheduler: Harriet Gass

Usher Scheduler: Brian Cocuzzo

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GATEKEEPERS – AUGUST 2015

Sunday Worship

Service 9:30 am

AUGUST 2ND

Communion Tenth Sunday After

Pentecost

AUGUST 9TH

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

AUGUST 16TH Twelfth Sunday after

Pentecost Worship-on-the-Green

AUGUST 23RD

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

AUGUST 30TH

Fourteenth Sunday after

Pentecost

Greeters: Outdoor Service

Welcomers: Claudia & Richard Steele

Outdoor Service Esther Shoup

Lay Readers: Jon Allen Alice Sprowles Bev Russo Jol Sprowles Jen Boynton

Deacons on Duty:

ALL DEACONS needed for chair

set-up by 8:30 am

Ushers:

Food Bank Deliveries:

Cornerstone Kitchen Richard Malone

HVCC Food Pantry Cheryl Dinse

Crystal Lake Community Food

Pantry Katherine Meyer

Ellington Food Bank

Janice & Dave Danforth

Board of Missions

Ministry of Fellowship, Sunday Fellowship Hosts Coordinator: Joann Scott

Greeter Scheduler: Jennifer Boynton

Welcomer Scheduler: Kelly Jackson

Lay Reader Scheduler: Church Office

Deacon Scheduler: Harriet Gass

Usher Scheduler: Brian Cocuzzo

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SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, September 13th

, 2015

Ellington Congregational Church 4th

Annual Golf Tournament

Ellington Congregational Church is pleased to announce its 4th

Annual Golf Tournament to be

held on Sunday, September 13th, 2015 at the Willow Brook Golf Course in South Windsor;

home of a beautiful 18 hole par 60 layout.

$85.00 Tournament Fee Includes:

18-Hole Greens Fee Riding Cart Complimentary Gift Bag

Access to Practice Range Cookout Dinner

Schedule of Events:

4-Person Teams/ Scramble Format

11:30 AM Registration opens

1:00 PM Shot-gun Start

5:00 PM Cookout Dinner, Prizes and Raffles

Contests Include:

Men’s and Women’s Closest to the Pin Men’s and Women’s Longest Drive

Men’s and Women’s Closest to the Line Best Team Score & “Most Honest” Team

Not a Golfer? No problem! There are several other ways you can be a part of this event! Be it

as a tournament, luncheon, contest or tee sign sponsor; a raffle prize donor or a volunteer, you

can still join us in supporting the 4th

Annual ECC Golf Tournament.

So, how do you “get into the swing”? Begin by faithfully considering the best way to include

your participation. There really is something for everyone! Flyers will be available in the

church social room as well as on the website www.eccucc.org.

Yours in Service, The 2015 ECC Golf Committee: Karen Conley, Penny Gates, Jack Hagopian, Tom Mason,

Scott Noble, Gordon Oliver, Curtis Thompson and Bill McAllister

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ELLINGTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH A Congregation of the United Church of Christ

72 Main Street ~ PO Box 216 Ell ington CT 06029-0216

PHONE: 860-871-6606 FAX: 860-871-5932

Email : eccucc@sbcglobal.net

The Rev. Don Bailey-François, Senior Pastor The Rev. Karen Bailey-François, Associate Pastor

ELLINGTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH MEDIA POLICY Media images and recordings bring life to and help tell the story of Ellington Congregational Church’s vibrant faith community, enhance the quality of the information we provide to our members and give visitors an idea of what to expect when they attend our church. We would like to share media items recorded at our various ministry activities, events and programs in church-produced materials, including, but not limited to, bulletins, posters, brochures, newsletters and other printed materials, and on the church website. Accordingly ADULT participation in church activities implies permission for publication of any media recorded, unless a signed Media Images Opt-Out Form is on file with the church office. This applies to anyone who attends our church except minors: Any child or youth under the age of 18 without the Image Permissions and Use form on file will not have their image used in any publicity. While we reserve the right to photograph and record church events, in an effort to respect your privacy, we will strive to adhere to the following guidelines:

• Any adult may complete the Media Images Opt-Out Form if they do not wish for media items in which they or their minor children are prominently featured to be used in Ellington Congregational Church publications.

• No identifying information will accompany photos, including names, addresses, email addresses, family members’ names, or schools.

• Anyone may request a particular media item which prominently features them or their minor children be removed from use by submitting a request to the church office.

• If you submit images to be used by Ellington Congregational Church you are giving the church the right to use the photos. These images must not contain any copyrighted material without permission.

• In addition to this policy being posted to the church website, the following will be published periodically in the weekly bulletin and monthly newsletter:

We love to share our Ellington Congregational Church family story with others and so you’ll see a lot of photos and videos being taken and shared in many ways. If you don’t want your image to be used in our story telling, please contact Leigh Lezotte in the church office at 860-871-6606 or by email at Parents, for a photo of your child to be used, we need your permission.

Thank you.

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Photo Release Form for Children & Youth (under the age of 18) By completing the photo release form at the top of this page, you grant permission for the image or photo of any of those named below to be used in the manner described the Ellington Congregational Church Media Policy. Any child without the Image Permissions and Use form on file will not have their image used in any publicity. By completing this form, I / we grant permission for the image or photo of any of those named below to be used in church-produced materials, including, but not limited to, bulletins, posters, brochures, newsletters and other printed materials, and on the church website, as described in the Ellington Congregational Church Media Policy.

Parent or Guardian Name

Date

Phone

Name of Minor

Name of Minor

Name of Minor

Name of Minor

Photo Opt Out Form Complete this Photo Opt Out Form only if you do not want media images or recordings of you or your minor children used in Ellington Congregational Church print and/or on-line publications, including our website. I object to the release or use of any media images or recordings that will be produced, used, or distributed by Ellington Congregational Church for church purposes. Please enter first and last names of all family members to be included in the opt-out.

Parent or Guardian Name

Date

Phone

Name of Person to opt-out

Name of Person to opt-out

Name of Person to opt-out

Name of Person to opt-out

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THE CHURCH CALLER Ellington Congregational Church United Church of Christ P.O. Box 216 Ellington, CT 06029-0216

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE

PAID VERNON, CT

PERMIT NO. 201 (TIME VALUE JULY 2015)

HIGHLIGHTS IT’S HERE! The Combined July / August CALLER

The NEW Church Website p. 1 Sew Days p. 3 Financial Peace; Heating Oil p. 4 Save the Date Concert p. 7 Missions Mail p. 9 Women’s Fellowship p. 11 The Church Family News p. 13 – 15 Meet our New Members p. 16 Christian Education News p. 17 – 18 July / August Gatekeepers p. 19 – 20 Men’s Fellowship Golf Tournament p. 21 ECC Media Policy p. 22 – 23 CHURCH STAFF July / August Calendars p. 24 – 25 The Rev. Don Bailey-François, Senior Pastor The Rev. Karen Bailey-François, Associate Pastor Esther Pezzella, Director of Music

Lisa Crocker, Associate in Christian Education Leigh Lezotte, Church Secretary

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS 8:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. 6/15 - 8/28 ~ Three days a week

~hours and days subject to change~

SUNDAY WORSHIP IS AT 9:30 A.M.

Communion is served the first Sunday of the month

HOW TO CONTACT THE CHURCH (860) 871-6606

eccucc@sbcglobal.net

MISSION STATEMENT

We are a welcoming family of Christians dedicated to living and sharing Christ’s teachings through a faith continually renewed by God’s grace. We come together in worship, study, and mission, bringing a diversity of talents and offering opportunities for each member to express a personal faith through shared responsibility and service. We commit to provide a Christ-centered atmosphere for both individual and communal growth in which all can realize their full spiritual potential.

Adopted 9/11/94 Web Page: http://www.eccucc.org

New home? New phone? E-mail? Please call or e-mail the Church Office so we can keep our records up to date. Thank you. Phone: 860-871-6606 eccucc@sbcglobal.net