NOVEMBER 2021 WORSHIP SCHEDULE 10:00 AM Worship 11:00 a.m.: Fellowship WORSHIP HOURS We begin worship service at 10am E-mail ADDRESS: uccwhitman@gmail.com Rev. W. Scott Wasdin swasdin@gmail.com Church Office # 781-447-5557 ♦♦♦♦♦ Margaret Mannke – Secretary Office phone: 781-447-5557 Sexton: Todd Decoto Organist: Tom Hoisington ♦♦♦♦♦ Go paperless!! Now you can give online!! Click the link below Online WebPay ♦♦♦♦♦ Upcoming Events ♦♦♦♦♦ Thursday Thoughts – November 18^th “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller Food Pantry/MainSpring Sandwiches Update: 480 pounds of food has been collected! 900 Sandwiches will be made by the end of the year! Thank you for your continued support of these much needed programs Rooted in Love Please remember to bring in, mail or drop off your pledge cards. Women’s Brunch – This Saturday, November 20^th @ 11:00AM Delicious food and around the room conversation What do you wish for mission, community and church programs? From The Desk of Scott May each of your families have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving week.  "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." Colossians 3:15 “For me, every hour is grace. And I feel gratitude in my heart  each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile.” Elie Wiesel Special Dates and Events Saturday, November 20^th – Women’s Brunch -- 11:00am Sunday, December 5^th – Advent Workshop – Crafts and snacks for the kids –1:00-3:00pm Wednesday, December 8^th – Wednesday Night Alive Ecumenical Praise Worship – 7:00pm Sunday, December 12^th – Christmas Pageant and Happy Birthday Jesus Celebration -10:00am Sunday, December 19^th – Christmas Sunday –10:00am Friday, December 24^th – Christmas Eve Service – 6:30pm Prayers Of healing and compassion during the holiday season, as for some it can be a difficult time of year. And the blessings of the Lord rested upon us.” Psalm 90:17 Home Communion and visitation now available- please call the church at (781) 447-5557 to arrange. Mask restriction lifted (if fully vaccinated)! As of Sunday, June 6^th, anyone fully vaccinated is not required to wear a mask. Social distancing guidelines will remain for another week until June13th service. ♦♦♦♦♦ Church and Fellowship hall are available for your event Please contact the church office for available times and costs Baby showers- Wedding Showers- Collations Weddings and Special Events The fellowship Hall underwent a beautiful face lift. Check us out when planning that special event.

Advent Workshop Sunday, December 5, 2021, 1 – 3 pm Come, children and adults of all ages, help celebrate the start of the Advent Season. There will be many different decorations and crafts to make, such as Reindeer, Evergreen centerpieces, Bells, Angels, and many, many more. There will also be craft kits to take home. Christmas music will be playing. Refreshments will be served. If you have any ideas or would like to help in any way, please contact any member of the Christian Education Committee or the Church Office. ♦♦♦♦♦ Join us for our 2nd Wednesday Night Alive! Wednesday, December 1^st at 7pm A time of music, devotionals, great food and fellowship Set a reminder so you don’t miss out! Our first Wednesday Night was a memorable night of praise, reflective conversation, and great food and coffee. Thank you to all who attended our launch. ♦♦♦♦♦ SUNDAY’S SERMON for December 13th, 2020 Click here to view Sunday's sermon ♦♦♦♦♦ All Ages Welcome Volunteers needed – signup sheets in sanctuary. Acolyte               Offering Bell Ringer         Tech Support                      Or Plan a new mission project or community event. ♦♦♦♦♦ HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity?  Consider becoming a hospice volunteer with Hospice of the South Shore.  Volunteers provide respite and companionship to our hospice patients in their own homes or in skilled nursing facilities. You will receive training necessary to be the “good neighbor” for those who need your friendship and assistance.  Contact Lora Wooster, Volunteer Coordinator, at 781.624.7255 (lwooster@southshorehealth.org) for more information. ♦♦♦♦♦ Church Openings Interested in joining a committee or be a representative on the board? Openings are available for all church members young and not so young. Learn more at fellowship or by asking a current committee or board member Or How about greeting, usher or counting collection?  Sign up on the clipboard in the back of the sanctuary. Thank you for considering taking a more active role in your church as a much-needed volunteer! Any time you can give, is sincerely appreciated. "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. " Henry Ford ♦♦♦♦♦ Sandwiches for MainSpring Every month This wondrous mission program sends 100 lunches each month Meet in the kitchen just after service – many hands make light the load ♦♦♦♦♦ Thursday Thoughts will be the resource for updates on worship services and prayer requests. Please email Gail at iamgjc@icloud.com with joys and concerns to share. A live Facebook broadcast (available also as a link on this website) will be available each Sunday until further notice. God Cares. Yesterday today and tomorrow All over the world folks are doing what they can to support and give comfort in this time of uncertainty. Everything has changed but God is our constant.  God will comfort the grieving and give strength to those who are in need There is hope found through prayer and our continued faith that God will be there for all of us. Our church family is amazing when called upon to help.  Some ideas..... Fill the plastic container outside the parking lot door with food for the food pantry Drop off cards in the office mail box to be mailed to area nursing homes or our shut-ins. Put a sign with a word or picture of encouragement in a window or in your yard Every day at 3PM let's all take a moment to connect spiritually with prayer. A moment in time each day to pray for those who need God’s comfort and care. Your deacons are available via email or phone. We are committed to help however we can. Gail Clement:  781-447-4052 Russ Greene:  781-447-5047 Wayne Brundige:  781-447-1021 Frank Kawa:  781-308-5511 The Lord hears when I call to him. There are many who say, “O that we might see some good!” Lift up the light of thy countenance upon us, O Lord In peace I will both lie down and sleep. For thou alone. O  Lord, makest me dwell in safety. ♦♦♦♦♦