Join us for Worship!
We are worshiping in person on Sundays at 9:30 am. For those who wish to join us online please connect with us on YouTube at youtube.com/c/nyccucc. If you would like to see the Sunday Bulletin that can be found on our website at http://nyccucc.com. If you wish to make an offering it can be made online through Tithely at https://tithe.ly/give?c=1301940. You can also give by text: Text “Give” to 883-751-0314.

LOWELL FUNERAL RECEPTION
The women’s fellowship will be providing a reception after Nancy Lowell’s funeral on Saturday, January 14 at 11:00 am. We are looking for bakers and for a few to help serve and clean up. Please let Kathy Whittier (254-7509 or kwhit119@yahoo.com) know if you can help. Thanks!

A Huge Thank You
A HUGE THANK-YOU to all the folks who got your article for the annual report to Lyn. She can now get the full report assembled, and they should be available for you on this Sunday, Jan 15th in preparation for the Annual meeting on the 22nd of January at 10:30 am, or as soon after church as possible.

A Note from the Nominating Committee
Dear Friends, we need you! We have several vacancies on our committees and we need your energy and wisdom to fill the slots. We have openings for the Deacons, the Trustees, Faith Formation, and the Tech Team. Please let me know as soon as you can if you are interested. My email is apgraham1@gmail.com
Many thanks and Happy New Year!
Annie

250 Years of Amazing Grace

On January 1, 1773, Rev. John Newton read a poem he had composed for his sermon that morning in Olney, England. The poem began, “Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see.”

The poem was based on his sermon text: “Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said: ‘Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?’” 1st Chronicles 17:16

But it was also autobiographical. Newton was the captain of a slave trading ship in 1748. During a severe storm at sea he feared for his life, and prayed for deliverance. His prayer was answered. Newton gave up the sea and became a minister, as well as a fervent abolitionist.

Newton lost his eyesight in his later years, but praised God that he was no longer spiritually blind.

“Amazing Grace” was first published in The Olney Hymns in 1779 — a project of Newton and fellow poet William Cowper. In the 19th century it was set to the tune “New Britain” —and is perhaps the most well-known and widely-sung hymn of all time.

Join us on Sunday as we explore more about God’s Amazing Grace as it applies to the church. We will begin a series of three messages from 1st Corinthians, chapter 1.

Grace and Peace,
Pastor Paul

Annual Meeting Discussion-Benevolence Giving Allocation

Hello friends,

At the Annual Meeting, The Missions Committee members would like you to consider changing the way benevolence giving is allocated. Below are a few details to consider.

Currently, your benevolence giving is split 50/50. 50% to the missions fund (OCLM) that is managed by the committee and 50% to the UCC-mission fund (OCWM).

We’d like to change the split to 70/30. 70% to the local fund(OCLM) and 30% to the UCC (OCWM). This change would allow us to target the missions chosen by you and the committee. We can better support local missions like the NYCC Street Ministry, Community Food Pantry, Harrison Food Bank to name a few. So many have been hit hard by the rising cost of basic needs, food, fuel, housing. With more local funds, we can help our neighbors.

As a congregation, we have supported OCWM. In addition to 50% of our benevolence giving, we have given to disaster relief($685 in 2022) and special offerings like One Great Hour of Sharing($323), Neighbors in Need($225), Christmas Fund($543) and Strengthen the Church($124).

For a small church, we do a great job helping others.

No need for a decision now. We wanted to provide information before the meeting to help with your decision.

OCLM = Our Church’s Local Mission
OCWM= Our Church’s Wider Mission

Shoveling at the church this Winter

We could use your help!

Brandon Moon will be plowing the parking lot again this winter and will make sure that we can get in on Sundays and keep us cleared out during the week. The Scouts have volunteered to shovel the walkways and egresses on the weekends if the snow accumulation is two inches or more. Otherwise, we — as in church members — should lightly sweep and/or shovel the snow ourselves. No one should do this if they don’t feel up to it. But having a list of willing folks to lend a hand would be great. If you would like to be on the list to help shovel please contact Kristi at 207-522-2607 or fromawayfarmfamily1972@gmail.com.

NYCC Street Ministry
NYCC STREET MINISTRY is trying something different. Buying breakfast treats from a national chain was proving rather expensive and we were able to serve so few people, soooo…..we found out about Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches, were told they tasted really good and cost a little over $1.00 apiece ! You can’t beat that with a stick ! We also will be making our own coffee and using the urns from church kitchen. We are excited to try this. Yes, there will be a little more prep time but it should be very doable.
Speaking of easy, you folks are making it so easy for us to offer warm hats, warm socks, warm scarves, sweet treats, hygiene bags and hand warmers to those in need. We have enough of these items to get us through January. The one item we could use some help with is warm gloves. We are incredibly thankful for all you do for this ministry.
Caroline and Jeanne

P.S. Does anyone have a thermal bag that hold heat that we can borrow for a couple of months to transport the sandwiches to Portland.

NYCC Clothing Ministry

We would like to add to the food portion of the NYCC Street Ministry with basic warm clothing and accessories. If you are so moved, please add your contribution to the box in the gathering space. Most needed and asked for items:
Warm socks
Waterproof gloves
Winter hats
Hand warmers
Underwear
These items will be handed out with the lunches when the NYCC crew visits Portland.

If you have gently used warm coats, boots, clothing, that you would like to give, please add these to the box, too. These items will be passed onto Maine Needs or Preble Street. If you have questions, please email Tracy at tdahlgren1140@gmail.com or Jeanne at jeannechadbourne@aol.com.

Community Food Pantry Donations.

The first Sunday of the month has been designated as Food Pantry Collection Sunday. We will be focusing on non food items. Current pantry needs include:

Paper towels, Laundry Detergent
Toilet Paper, Dish Soap
Tissues, Diapers
Deodorant, Pull-ups
Shampoo, Baby Wipes
Conditioner, Feminine Hygiene Products

Please add your donation to the grocery cart in the Gathering Space. You can donate to the cart at any time. Thank you very much for your ongoing support for the Cumberland Community Food Pantry which supports North Yarmouth families.

Coffee Hour
We have gone back to our traditional coffee hour with homemade baked goods, fruit, cheese and crackers, etc. We still have prepackaged goodies as well.

There is a signup sheet at church in the gathering space, so please check it out and consider doing the setup and clean up and goodies, or share it with one person setting up, one person cleaning up, and a couple of people baking or bringing other goodies. Thanks all!

Marsha Heath

January Meetings

January 16 – Missions will meet in person at 7 p.m. via Zoom
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January 19 – Council will meet in person at 6:30 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal – Wednesday Nights at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday Morning at 8:30 am in the Sanctuary

Tuesday Gals meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.

Men’s Club meets on the third Saturday of the month at 7:30 a.m. at Toddy Brook

Pet Place Pantry is open on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Please keep the following people
in your prayers ~

The family of Nancy Lowell

The family of Roscoe Dennison
Sandra Golonka
Vince Golonka
Dot Hayward
Wayne Malloch
Blanche Mays
Cindy Tompson
Access worship directly on our YouTube channel (subscribe to our channel while you are there) at youtube.com/c/nyccucc

Join us for Worship!
We are worshiping in person on Sundays at 9:30 am. For those who wish to join us online please connect with us on YouTube at youtube.com/c/nyccucc. If you would like to see the Sunday Bulletin that can be found on our website at http://nyccucc.com. If you wish to make an offering it can be made online through Tithely at https://tithe.ly/give?c=1301940. You can also give by text: Text “Give” to 883-751-0314.

A Note from the Nominating Committee
Dear Friends, we need you! We have several vacancies on our committees and we need your energy and wisdom to fill the slots. We have openings for the Deacons, the Trustees, Faith Formation, and the Tech Team. Please let me know as soon as you can if you are interested. My email is apgraham1@gmail.com
Many thanks and Happy New Year!
Annie

20 + C + M + B + 23 Rev. Dr. Paul A. Day
Friday is the Feast of Epiphany, commemorating the visit of the Magi and marking the end of Christmastide. Matthew does not tell us how many Wise Men came to visit the Christ Child, our carols sing of “We Three Kings.” The number three is based on the three gifts they brought; and identifying them as royalty comes from applying Isaiah 60:3 to the event.

The three gifts – gold, frankincense, and myrrh – point to the three-fold identity of Jesus as Prince of Peace, High Priest, and Atoning Sacrifice. Gold is used for the scepter and crown of the King of kings. Frankincense was burned in the Temple as a sign of the prayers for God’s people offered by the priests. Myrrh was an embalming ointment—a portent of Jesus’ sacrificial death. All three were greatly valued in the world of the Bible.

A whole body of tradition has built up around the Magi/Kings, even to the point of naming them: Balthasar, Melchior, and Gaspar (or Caspar). The stories vary in identifying which king brought each gift, and from whence each one came. Most traditions think of one king as an old man, one as middle-aged, and the third a young man—thus, representing the three ages of mankind. They are identified as coming from Persia, India, and Ethiopia; or from Asia, Africa, and Europe—representing the three known continents. In short, the Magi are seen to stand for all humanity.

In liturgical churches it has become the practice to “chalk” the doors of one’s house on the Feast of Epiphany with the date and the initials of the Magi and signs of the Cross, thus — 20 + C + M + B + 23— C M B also stands for the Latin prayer Christus Mansionem Benedicat – Christ, Bless this House.” One of my cherished family heirlooms is a cross-stitch done by my Mother’s Mother and framed by my Father’s Father with this prayer-poem:

Bless this house, O Lord, we pray
Make it safe by night and day
Bless the wall and chimney stout
Keeping want and trouble out
Bless this door that it may prove
Ever open to joy and love
May Christ bless each and every home in the coming year.

Grace and Peace,
Pastor Paul

Shoveling at the church this Winter

We could use your help!

Brandon Moon will be plowing the parking lot again this winter and will make sure that we can get in on Sundays and keep us cleared out during the week. The Scouts have volunteered to shovel the walkways and egresses on the weekends if the snow accumulation is two inches or more. Otherwise, we — as in church members — should lightly sweep and/or shovel the snow ourselves. No one should do this if they don’t feel up to it. But having a list of willing folks to lend a hand would be great. If you would like to be on the list to help shovel please contact Kristi at 207-522-2607 or fromawayfarmfamily1972@gmail.com.

Annual Meeting Discussion-Benevolence Giving Allocation

Hello friends,

At the Annual Meeting, The Missions Committee members would like you to consider changing the way benevolence giving is allocated. Below are a few details to consider.

Currently, your benevolence giving is split 50/50. 50% to the missions fund (OCLM) that is managed by the committee and 50% to the UCC-mission fund (OCWM).

We’d like to change the split to 70/30. 70% to the local fund(OCLM) and 30% to the UCC (OCWM). This change would allow us to target the missions chosen by you and the committee. We can better support local missions like the NYCC Street Ministry, Community Food Pantry, Harrison Food Bank to name a few. So many have been hit hard by the rising cost of basic needs, food, fuel, housing. With more local funds, we can help our neighbors.

As a congregation, we have supported OCWM. In addition to 50% of our benevolence giving, we have given to disaster relief($685 in 2022) and special offerings like One Great Hour of Sharing($323), Neighbors in Need($225), Christmas Fund($543) and Strengthen the Church($124).

For a small church, we do a great job helping others.

No need for a decision now. We wanted to provide information before the meeting to help with your decision.

OCLM = Our Church’s Local Mission
OCWM= Our Church’s Wider Mission

Annual Reports – It is Time!
To all Chairs of Boards and Committees. It is time to write your reports for the Annual Report. The deadline for reports has been moved to Sunday, January 8. Please adhere to this deadline as the reports need to be compiled and printed and handed out on the 15th. If you would like to review your report from last year, please let Lyn know, and she will send you the report. Please send your reports to Lyn in the office at nyarmouthccucc@gmail.com. Jeanne Chadbourne, Church Clerk

A Note from the Office Administrator
I remember when I was a kid thinking about how old I would be in the year 2000. I was going to be 36! That sounded so old to me then. It is now 2023 (you do the math!) and it seemed back then that we would be living in a futuristic world. That did not happen, but of course we have advanced in many ways, and I am happy to be living and working in a faith based community. I did not make a new years resolution, but I thought of the ways that I am thankful here at NYCC. I am thankful that 14 years ago Rev. Martha and Jeanne took a chance and hired me as the Office Administrator. I am thankful for your Christmas gifts to me. The almond cake and cranberry bread that took center stage at Christmas dinner dessert, the maple syrup that will be used the next time I make pumpkin pancakes, and the monetary gift that I hope that Frank and I can use to help us take a break after our daughter Jordan’s wedding in July. I am blessed, Lyn

NYCC Clothing Ministry

We would like to add to the food portion of the NYCC Street Ministry with basic warm clothing and accessories. If you are so moved, please add your contribution to the box in the gathering space. Most needed and asked for items:
Warm socks
Waterproof gloves
Winter hats
Hand warmers
Underwear
These items will be handed out with the lunches when the NYCC crew visits Portland.

If you have gently used warm coats, boots, clothing, that you would like to give, please add these to the box, too. These items will be passed onto Maine Needs or Preble Street. If you have questions, please email Tracy at tdahlgren1140@gmail.com or Jeanne at jeannechadbourne@aol.com.

Community Food Pantry Donations.

The first Sunday of the month has been designated as Food Pantry Collection Sunday. We will be focusing on non food items. Current pantry needs include:

Paper towels Laundry Detergent
Toilet Paper Dish Soap
Tissues Diapers
Deodorant Pull-ups
Shampoo Baby Wipes
Conditioner Feminine Hygiene Products

Please add your donation to the grocery cart in the Gathering Space. You can donate to the cart at any time. Thank you very much for your ongoing support for the Cumberland Community Food Pantry which supports North Yarmouth families.

Coffee Hour
We have gone back to our traditional coffee hour with homemade baked goods, fruit, cheese and crackers, etc. We still have prepackaged goodies as well.

There is a signup sheet at church in the gathering space, so please check it out and consider doing the setup and clean up and goodies, or share it with one person setting up, one person cleaning up, and a couple of people baking or bringing other goodies. Thanks all! Marsha Heath

January Meetings

January 8 – Faith Formation will meet in person following worship

January 10 – Trustees will meet in person at 6 p.m.

January 16 – Missions will meet in person at 7 p.m. via Zoom

January 19 – Council will meet in person at 6:30 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal – Wednesday Nights at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday Morning at 8:30 am in the Sanctuary

Tuesday Gals meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.

Men’s Club meets on the third Saturday of the month at 7:30 a.m. at Toddy Brook

Pet Place Pantry is open on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Please keep the following people
in your prayers ~

Sandra Golonka
Vince Golonka
Dot Hayward
Nancy Lowell
Wayne Malloch
Blanche Mays
Cindy Tompson

Access worship directly on our YouTube channel (subscribe to our channel while you are there) at youtube.com/c/nyccucc

Join us for Worship!  We are worshiping in person on Sundays at 9:30 am.  For those who wish to join us online please connect with us on YouTube at youtube.com/c/nyccucc.  If you would like to see the Sunday Bulletin that can be found on our website at http://nyccucc.com.  If you wish to make an offering it can be made online through Tithely at https://tithe.ly/give?c=1301940.  You can also give by text: Text “Give” to 883-751-0314. Christmas Pageant Rehearsal We are in need of volunteers for the Christmas Pageant.  This is a narrated program, so there is no dialog and no lines to learn.  Rehearsals will take place on December 11 and 18.  The pageant will be performed on Christmas Eve, December 24 at the 5 pm family service.  Please, come join us! Nativity Display Open House Saturday, December 17 Fellowship Hall 10:00 am – 12 noon Experience the meaning of Christmas as you view a collection of 75 Nativities from around the world, including some special ones for children and the young at heart. Enjoy a cookie and coffee, tea or hot chocolate as you visit with your neighbors. This is how it happened…This is how it happened…I just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go to bed, when I heard a noise in the front of the house. I opened the door to the front room and to my surprise, Santa himself stepped out from behind the Christmas tree. He placed his finger over his mouth so I would not cry out. “What are you doing?” I started to ask. The words choked up in my throat, and I saw he had tears in his eyes. His usual jolly manner was gone. Gone was the eager, boisterous soul we all know. He then answered me with a simple statement. “TEACH THE CHILDREN!” I was puzzled; what did he mean? He anticipated my question, and with one quick movement brought forth a miniature toy bag from behind the tree. As I stood bewildered, Santa said, “Teach the children! Teach them the old meaning of Christmas. The meaning that now-a-days Christmas has forgotten.”Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a FIR TREE and placed it before the mantle. “Teach the children that the pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green all year round, depicting the everlasting hope of mankind, all the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man’s thoughts turning toward heaven.” He again reached into his bag and pulled out a brilliant STAR. “Teach the children that the star was the heavenly sign of promises long ago. God promised a Savior for the world, and the star was the sign of fulfillment of His promise.” He then reached into his bag and pulled out a CANDLE. “Teach the children that the candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light we are reminded of He who displaces the darkness.” Once again he reached into his bag and removed a WREATH and placed it on the tree. “Teach the children that the wreath symbolizes the real nature of love.Real love never ceases. Love is one continuous round of affection.” He then pulled from his bag an ornament of himself. “Teach the children that I, St. Nick ( Santa Claus ) symbolize the generosity and good will we feel during the month of December.” He then brought out a HOLLY LEAF. “Teach the children that the holly plant represents immortality. It represents the crown of thorns worn by our Savior. The red holly represents the blood shed by Him.” Next he pulled from his bag a GIFT and said, “Teach the children that God so loved the world that HE gave HIS only begotten SON…” “Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift. “Teach the children that the wise men bowed before the Holy BABE and presented HIM with gold, frankincense and myrrh. We should always give gifts in the same spirit of the wise men.”Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a CANDY CANE and hung it on the tree. “Teach the children that the candy cane represents the shepherds’ crook. The crook on the staff helps to bring back strayed sheep to the flock. The candy cane is the symbol that we are our brother’s keeper.” He reached in again and pulled out an ANGEL. “Teach the children that it was the angels that heralded in the glorious news of the Savior’s birth. The angels sang ‘Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace and good will toward men.” Suddenly I heard a soft twinkling sound, and from his bag he pulled out a BELL. “Teach the children that as the lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell, it should ring mankind to the fold. The bell symbolizes guidance and return.” Santa looked back and was pleased.He looked back at me and I saw that the twinkle was back in his eyes. He said, “Remember, teach the children the true meaning of Christmas and do not put me in the center, for I am but a humble servant of the One that is, and I bow down to worship HIM, our LORD, our GOD….. (Source unknown.)Paul Day revpaulday@gmail.com Invitation to Join the Choir The NYCC Choir cordially invites you to be a Choir Tryer for the Christmas Season. We practice Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and on Sundays at 8:30 am before our service. We promise that you will have a lot of fun and make some beautiful music!  Advent and Christmas at North Yarmouth Congregational Church Sundays ~ 9:30 am ~ Worship with us We celebrate Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, anticipating the One who comes to us as a Child.  Each week we light the Advent Wreath, sing carols of the season, and our gifted choir shares beautiful music as we prepare for Christmas. Saturday, December 17 10 am—12 noon ~ Nativity Display Open House Experience the meaning of Christmas as you view a collection of 75 Nativities from around the world, including some special ones for children and the young at heart. Enjoy a cookie and coffee, tea or hot chocolate as you visit with your neighbors. Christmas Eve, December 24th 5:00 pm ~ Family Christmas Worship Walk-on Pageant, Choir 11:00 pm ~ Candlelight Service of Lessons & Carols Christmas Day, December 25 No Service ~ The 5 pm Christmas Eve Service will be available to watch on-line New Year’s Day, January 1 9:30 am ~ Worship Service with Holy Communion Thank you Cumberland County 4H Swiners!! We would like to thank the members of the Cumberland County 4H Swiners, who held their banquet here in the Fellowship Hall last week.  As part of their banquet the kids donated non-perishables to our food pantry cart.  The items were delivered to the Harrison Food Bank, who were in the most need.  It is small things like this that make a big impact in our world. KUDOS ! To the Faith Formation Committee The simple celebration after church of  “Little Christmas” was very “sweet”. Yes, there were tons of cookies, with a smattering of other goodies to be shared by any and all, but what was so special was to observe our church family just relaxing with a cup of coffee and a cookie, of course, in lively (or quiet) conversations at tables attractively decorated  for the season. Well done Sara, Lois, Gail, Jess and Janine and all the other little Christmas elves who had any part in this very pleasant after church get-together.  Thank-you ! 2023 Pledges Thank you to all of you that have returned your 2023 tithing pledge cards.  The pledge cards help  the finance committee plan for the coming year income and expenses.  If you have any questions or concerns, please see or contact me.Sunday, December 18th, we will have a dedication of pledge tithing cards for the year 2023. Lois Knight Annual Reports To all Chairs of Boards and Committees It is time to write your reports for the Annual Report.  The deadline for reports is has been moved to Sunday, January 6. Please adhere to this deadline as the reports need to be compiled and printed and handed out on the 15th.  If you would like to review your report from last year, please let Lyn know, and she will send you the report.  Please send your reports to Lyn in the office at nyarmouthccucc@gmail.com.  Jeanne Chadbourne, Church Clerk NYCC  Street Ministry Update Caroline and I are going into our cold weather mode as of November and will stay with that plan until warm weather returns …..can we say April ? The menu will be hot breakfast sandwiches and hot coffee. This worked really well last year. Missions is supporting us with this plan. We won’t be giving out as many meals as we do when it’s warm, but the folks do like these treats.  If you are so inclined we could always use financial help with this project  OR  we are hoping you will put together hygiene bags  (they don’t have to be large bags) which could include small items, small being the operative word, such as a bar of soap, sani wipes, toothbrushes/paste, deodorant, shaving gear, you get my drift…….and perhaps a wrapped candy bar AND they really like chocolate, always puts a smile on their faces.  You don’t know how much your moral and or financial support is appreciated. Just know that it is!   Jeanne PS   Hygiene bags can be left in office or brought to church on Sundays. We’ll  just give them out as they come in. Our trips to Portland are scheduled for the last week of the every month.NYCC Clothing MinistryWe would like to add to the food portion of the NYCC Street Ministry with basic warm clothing and accessories.  If you are so moved, please add your contribution to the box in the gathering space.  Most needed and asked for items:                               Warm socks                               Waterproof gloves                               Winter hats                               Hand warmers                               Underwear These items will be handed out with the lunches when the NYCC crew visits Portland.  If you have gently used warm coats, boots, clothing, that you would like to give, please add these to the box, too.  These items will be passed onto Maine Needs or Preble Street.  If you have questions, please email Tracy at tdahlgren1140@gmail.com or Jeanne at jeannechadbourne@aol.com.  NYCC COVID-19 GUIDELINES 10/20/22 We have been following CDC guidelines at NYCC Generally, each person should have up-to-date vaccines and boosters, use masks when in large crowds, and practice social distancing. Masks are optional at NYCC but if you are not feeling well, we would appreciate your staying home, in particular for a Sunday worship service as the service can be seen on YouTube. If you do test positive for Covid-19 and you have minor symptoms, then you should isolate for 5 full days (day of symptoms is day 0, isolate for 5 full days thereafter) on day 6 take two antigen tests in a row spaced 48 hours apart and if they are both negative you can remove your mask. If you have a moderate case or severe case (needing to be hospitalized) please refer to the Maine CDC guidelines general information relating to Covid-19. Community Food Pantry Donations.  The first Sunday of the month has been designated as Food Pantry Collection Sunday.   We will be focusing on non food items.  Current pantry needs include:   Paper towels                     Laundry Detergent Toilet Paper                       Dish Soap Tissues                              Diapers Deodorant                         Pull-ups Shampoo                           Baby Wipes Conditioner                        Feminine Hygiene Products Please add your donation to the grocery cart in the Gathering Space. You can donate to the cart at any time.  Thank you very much for your ongoing support for the Cumberland Community Food Pantry which supports North Yarmouth families. Coffee Hour  We have gone back to our traditional coffee hour with homemade baked goods, fruit, cheese and crackers, etc.  We still have prepackaged goodies as well. We are very interested in getting a schedule in place which will rotate so that not one person is doing coffee hour every week. We have a signup sheet at church in the gathering space, so please check it out and consider doing the set up and clean up and goodies, or share it with one person setting up, one person cleaning up, and a couple of people baking or bringing other goodies. Thanks all! Marsha Heath A Note from the Nominating Committee Friends, it is time to tap your energy by joining one of our church committees. We have several openings and we would welcome your help. (Trustees, Diaconate, Faith Formation, Missions, Nominating Committee, Flower Committee). Please let me know if you are interested. My email is apgraham1@gmail.com or just catch me at church. Thank you, Annie Graham, NYCC Vice Moderator Christmas Fund Special Offering The Christmas Fund has been caring for active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ for over 100 years, providing emergency grants, supplementation of small annuities and health premiums, Christmas “Thank You” gift checks each December to our lower-income retirees. This year, we rejoice at the opening of possibilities for gathering and worshipping together again, as we anticipate the good news of great joy at Christmas. Still, challenges remain for many of our pastoral leaders who continue to experience loss of income as congregations struggle with budget shortfalls. Please show your continued gratitude for our active and retired UCC clergy who need our support by giving generously to the Christmas Fund this year. We will take this offering on Christmas Eve at the 5pm and 11pm services. Continuing Meetings  December 15  – Council at 6:30 pm – In Person Choir Rehearsal – Wednesday Nights at 6:30 pm and Sunday Morning at 8:30 am in the Sanctuary Tuesday Gals meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall.  Men’s Club meets on the third Saturday of the month at 7:30 am at Toddy Brook Pet Place Pantry is open on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00-10:00 am. Please keep the following people in your prayers ~Sandra Golonka  Vince Golonka Dot Hayward  Nancy Lowell Wayne MalockBlanche Mays Bill Tompson Access worship directly on our YouTube channel (subscribe to our channel while you are there) at youtube.com/c/nyccucc

Join us for Worship! We are worshiping in person on Sundays at 9:30 am.  For those who wish to join us online please connect with us on YouTube at youtube.com/c/nyccucc.  If you would like to see the Sunday Bulletin that can be found on our website at http://nyccucc.com.  If you wish to make an offering it can be made online through Tithely at https://tithe.ly/give?c=1301940.  You can also give by text: Text “Give” to 883-751-0314.

Little Christmas Please join us for the North Yarmouth Congregational Church celebration of Little Christmas on Sunday, December 11th after services.   Little Christmas is a Swedish tradition. Families gather together to decorate the tree, share a meal, and exchange small handmade gifts. You’ll find handmade decorations, artisan crafts, and wintertime treats such as gingerbread and cookies. Christmas traditions in Sweden focus on good food and good company. And while old traditions get modern twists, the importance of spending time together remains at the heart of the celebrations.   Each person/family makes an item (or two) to gift to one another. The gift can be edible ~ a few cookies, chocolate pretzels, candy, granola, or crafty ~ ornaments, painted soaps, etc.   The idea is to give one and receive one. And everyone leaves with just a little Christmas.

A Child’s Christmas in New England                  Rev. Dr. Paul A. Day I confess. I LOVE Christmas! I love almost everything about Christmas. I love the lights and decorations. I love the music – both secular and spiritual. I love the food – cookies, baked goods, and our Swedish smorgasbord. I even enjoy shopping at the Mall (a little bit) and the busyness of the season (to a point). I love giving and receiving gifts. I love the Church and worship during Advent and Christmas. I even enjoy the occasional Hallmark movie (mostly to make fun of them). I love precious memories and holding onto cherished traditions – and making new ones!!! If you asked people about the “meaning of Christmas” you’d likely get some of the things I’ve mentioned, and, of course, its deepest meaning in the miracle of a Holy Birth! The Word Made Flesh. Emanuel—God-with -Us! Dylan Thomas’s A Child’s Christmas in Wales (written the year I was born) relates the wonderful memories of a simpler time through the eyes of a young boy. At first the boy is disappointed that Christmas brings rain instead of snow, but is delighted when his grandfather gives him a snowglobe. The story is nostalgic but not overly sentimental. Christmas is a time for children and for many people, for memories of childhood. Simpler times!!! I still think of one of the best Christmas presents I ever received – a jar of home-made applesauce from my MorMor. (One of my brothers got a jar of her pickles; I forget what she gave my other brother.) A “best gift ever” because it was intensely personal and made with love.  “One time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ He called a child, whom he put among them, and said, ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.’” Matthew 18:2-5 What does it mean to have child-like faith, be humble as a child? Some people might say that child-like faith simply accepts, without questioning. I don’t think those people have ever spent much time with real children. Children question everything, “What are you doing? Why? . . . Why? . . . Why? . . .” No. A child-like faith is definitely a questioning faith. I think the humility Jesus calls for is that of a sense of openness to discovering new things, and especially a sense of wonder at the miracles and mysteries all around us. I think again of the miracle of the Holy Birth! The Word Made Flesh. Emanuel—God-with -Us! I try to make a point to take a little longer in my daily devotions during this season, to pause and contemplate God’s great Love. One of my favorite Christmas carols captures it well:    I wonder as I wander, out under the sky, how Jesus the Savior did come for to die    for poor ordinary people like you and like I; I wonder as I wander, out under the sky. Grace to you and peace, Pastor Paul

Christmas Pageant Rehearsal We are in need of volunteers for the Christmas Pageant.  This is a narrated program, so there is no dialog and no lines to learn.  Rehearsals will take place on December 11 and 18.  The pageant will be performed on Christmas Eve, December 24 at the 5 pm family service.  Please, come join us!

Sharing Sleigh 2022 Thanks to everyone who is participating in the Sharing Sleigh. Wrapped gifts with the name of the recipient, from Santa, are due back in church by December 15, but sooner is better for keeping the project organized and on track.Would the person who has Scott M please contact Dale King at daleking004@gmail.com so she knows who that is.  If you would like to participate, there are two names still available:NAME                 GENDER               SIZE AND GIFT REQUEST MARK S.                  M                  MENS 3XL SWEATPANTS & STRECHY SPORT SHORTS          VICTOR D.               M                  MENS 3XL SWEATSUIT & BASEBALL HATS    Please contact Dale King and let her know you would like to take one of the names. Thanks again to all who are participating!

Invitation to Join the Choir The NYCC Choir cordially invites you to be a Choir Tryer for the Christmas Season. We practice Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and on Sundays at 8:30 am before our service. We promise that you will have a lot of fun and make some beautiful music!

Advent and Christmasat North Yarmouth Congregational Church Sundays ~ 9:30 am ~ Worship with us We celebrate Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, anticipating the One who comes to us as a Child.  Each week we light the Advent Wreath, sing carols of the season, and our gifted choir shares beautiful music as we prepare for Christmas. Saturday, December 17 10 am—12 noon ~ Nativity Display Open House Experience the meaning of Christmas as you view a collection of 75 Nativities from around the world, including some special ones for children and the young at heart. Enjoy a cookie and coffee, tea or hot chocolate as you visit with your neighbors. Christmas Eve, December 24th 5:00 pm ~ Family Christmas Worship Walk-on Pageant, Choir 11:00 pm ~ Candlelight Service of Lessons & Carols Christmas Day, December 25 No Service ~ The 5 pm Christmas Eve Service will be available to watch on-line New Year’s Day, January 1 9:30 am ~ Worship Service with Holy Communion

Annual Reports To all Chairs of Boards and Committees.  It is time to write your reports for the Annual Report.  The deadline for reports is has been moved to Sunday, January 6. Please adhere to this deadline as the reports need to be compiled and printed and handed out on the 15th.  If you would like to review your report from last year, please let Lyn know, and she will send you the report.  Please send your reports to Lyn in the office at nyarmouthccucc@gmail.com.  Jeanne Chadbourne, Church Clerk

NYCC  Street Ministry Update Caroline and I are going into our cold weather mode as of November and will stay with that plan until warm weather returns …..can we say April ? The menu will be hot breakfast sandwiches and hot coffee. This worked really well last year. Missions is supporting us with this plan. We won’t be giving out as many meals as we do when it’s warm, but the folks do like these treats.  If you are so inclined we could always use financial help with this project  OR  we are hoping you will put together hygiene bags  (they don’t have to be large bags) which could include small items, small being the operative word, such as a bar of soap, sani wipes, toothbrushes/paste, deodorant, shaving gear, you get my drift…….and perhaps a wrapped candy bar AND they really like chocolate, always puts a smile on their faces.  You don’t know how much your moral and or financial support is appreciated. Just know that it is!   JeannePS   Hygiene bags can be left in office or brought to church on Sundays. We’ll  just give them out as they come in. Our trips to Portland are scheduled for the last week of the every month.

NYCC Clothing Ministry We would like to add to the food portion of the NYCC Street Ministry with basic warm clothing and accessories.  If you are so moved, please add your contribution to the box in the gathering space.  Most needed and asked for items:                               Warm socks                               Waterproof gloves                               Winter hats                               Hand warmers                               Underwear These items will be handed out with the lunches when the NYCC crew visits Portland.  If you have gently used warm coats, boots, clothing, that you would like to give, please add these to the box, too.  These items will be passed onto Maine Needs or Preble Street.  If you have questions, please email Tracy at tdahlgren1140@gmail.com or Jeanne at jeannechadbourne@aol.com.

NYCC COVID-19 GUIDELINES 10/20/22 We have been following CDC guidelines at NYCC Generally, each person should have up-to-date vaccines and boosters, use masks when in large crowds, and practice social distancing. Masks are optional at NYCC but if you are not feeling well, we would appreciate your staying home, in particular for a Sunday worship service as the service can be seen on YouTube. If you do test positive for Covid-19 and you have minor symptoms, then you should isolate for 5 full days (day of symptoms is day 0, isolate for 5 full days thereafter) on day 6 take two antigen tests in a row spaced 48 hours apart and if they are both negative you can remove your mask. If you have a moderate case or severe case (needing to be hospitalized) please refer to the Maine CDC guidelines general information relating to Covid-19.

Community Food Pantry Donations The first Sunday of the month has been designated as Food Pantry Collection Sunday.   We will be focusing on non food items.  Current pantry needs include:   Paper towels                     Laundry Detergent Toilet Paper                       Dish Soap Tissues                              Diapers Deodorant                         Pull-ups Shampoo                           Baby Wipes Conditioner                        Feminine Hygiene Products Please add your donation to the grocery cart in the Gathering Space. You can donate to the cart at any time.  Thank you very much for your ongoing support for the Cumberland Community Food Pantry which supports North Yarmouth families.

Coffee Hour  We have gone back to our traditional coffee hour with homemade baked goods, fruit, cheese and crackers, etc.  We still have prepackaged goodies as well. We are very interested in getting a schedule in place which will rotate so that not one person is doing coffee hour every week. We have a signup sheet at church in the gathering space, so please check it out and consider doing the set up and clean up and goodies, or share it with one person setting up, one person cleaning up, and a couple of people baking or bringing other goodies. Thanks all! Marsha Heath

A Note from the Nominating Committee Friends, it is time to tap your energy by joining one of our church committees. We have several openings and we would welcome your help. (Trustees, Diaconate, Faith Formation, Missions, Nominating Committee, Flower Committee). Please let me know if you are interested. My email is apgraham1@gmail.com or just catch me at church. Thank you, Annie Graham, NYCC Vice Moderator

Christmas Fund Special Offering The Christmas Fund has been caring for active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ for over 100 years, providing emergency grants, supplementation of small annuities and health premiums, Christmas “Thank You” gift checks each December to our lower-income retirees. This year, we rejoice at the opening of possibilities for gathering and worshipping together again, as we anticipate the good news of great joy at Christmas. Still, challenges remain for many of our pastoral leaders who continue to experience loss of income as congregations struggle with budget shortfalls. Please show your continued gratitude for our active and retired UCC clergy who need our support by giving generously to the Christmas Fund this year.We will take this offering on Christmas Eve at the 5pm and 11pm services.

Continuing Meetings  December 11 – Faith Formation (Little Christmas, Keating Project) December 12  – Missions at 7:00 pm – Via Zoom The link will be sent to members of the Missions Committee one week prior to the meeting. December 13 – Trustees at 6 pm  – In person December 15  – Council at 6:30 pm – In Person Choir Rehearsal – Wednesday Nights at 6:30 pm and Sunday Morning at 8:30 am in the Sanctuary Tuesday Gals meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall.  Men’s Club meets on the third Saturday of the month at 7:30 am at Toddy Brook Pet Place Pantry is open on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00-10:00 am.

Please keep the following people in your prayers ~ Sandra Golonka  Vince Golonka Dot Hayward Blanche Mays Bill Tompson

Access worship directly on our YouTube channel (subscribe to our channel while you are there) at youtube.com/c/nyccucc

Join us for Worship!  We are worshiping in person on Sundays at 9:30 am.  For those who wish to join us online please connect with us on YouTube at youtube.com/c/nyccucc.  If you would like to see the Sunday Bulletin that can be found on our website at http://nyccucc.com.  If you wish to make an offering it can be made online through Tithely at https://tithe.ly/give?c=1301940.  You can also give by text: Text “Give” to 883-751-0314. Choir The Choir will not meet for rehearsal tonight, 11/27.  We will meet on Sunday for an early rehearsal from 8:00-9:00 am.   Invitation to Join the Choir The NYCC Choir cordially invites you to be a Choir Tryer for the Christmas Season. We practice Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and on Sundays at 8:30 am before our service. We promise that you will have a lot of fun and make some beautiful music!  Church Closed The church will be closed on 11/23 and 11/24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Tack, O Gud – Thanks to God for My Redeemer                   Rev. Dr. Paul A. Day  One of my favorite hymns is a hymn of Thanksgiving from the Swedish Pietist tradition. It was written by August Storm, a Salvation Army officer. Each stanza begins with “Thanks” and expresses gratitude to God for something. But, in the words of Oscar Lovgren, “There are no cheap commodities in the thirty-two thanks found in the song.” Storm thanks God for “dark and dreary fall” as well as “pleasant, balmy springtime”; for “pain” as well as “pleasure”; for “thorns” as well as “roses.” Storm wrote this hymn before a severe back ailment that left him painfully crippled, but just a year before his death he wrote another poem thanking God for the years of calm and quiet and the years of pain. My that spirit of gratitude fill us this at Thanksgiving and always. Storm’s hymn was translated into English by Carl Backstrom, and set to a tune composed by J. A Hultman. The latter was known in Sweden and America as the “Sunshine Singer.” He served as pastor of Bethlehem Covenant Church in Worcester, Massachusetts, during and following World War One. I pastored that same congregation from 1984-1997. Here is the hymn: 1. Thanks to God for my Redeemer, Thanks for all Thou dost provide! Thanks for times now but a mem’ry, Thanks for Jesus by my side! Thanks for pleasant, balmy springtime, Thanks for dark and stormy fall! Thanks for tears by now forgotten, Thanks for peace within my soul! 2. Thanks for prayers that Thou hast answered, Thanks for what Thou dost deny! Thanks for storms that I have weathered, Thanks for all Thou dost supply! Thanks for pain, and thanks for pleasure, Thanks for comfort in despair! Thanks for grace that none can measure, Thanks for love beyond compare! 3. Thanks for roses by the wayside, Thanks for thorns their stems contain! Thanks for home and thanks for fireside, Thanks for hope, that sweet refrain! Thanks for joy and thanks for sorrow, Thanks for heav’nly peace with Thee! Thanks for hope in the tomorrow, Thanks through all eternity! Grace and peace, Pastor Paul Advent and Christmasat North Yarmouth Congregational Church Sundays ~ 9:30 am ~ Worship with us We celebrate Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, anticipating the One who comes to us as a Child.  Each week we light the Advent Wreath, sing carols of the season, and our gifted choir shares beautiful music as we prepare for Christmas. Saturday, December 17 10 am—12 noon ~ Nativity Display Open House Experience the meaning of Christmas as you view a collection of 75 Nativities from around the world, including some special ones for children and the young at heart. Enjoy a cookie and coffee, tea or hot chocolate as you visit with your neighbors. Christmas Eve, December 24th 5:00 pm ~ Family Christmas Worship Walk-on Pageant, Choir 11:00 pm ~ Candlelight Service of Lessons & Carols Christmas Day, December 25 No Service ~ The 5 pm Christmas Eve Service will be available to watch on-line New Year’s Day, January 1 9:30 am ~ Worship Service with Holy Communion Annual Reports – Update To all Chairs of Boards and Committees.  It is time to write your reports for the Annual Report.  The deadline for reports is has been moved to Sunday, January 6. Please adhere to this deadline as the reports need to be compiled and printed and handed out on the 15th.  If you would like to review your report from last year, please let Lyn know, and she will send you the report.  Please send your reports to Lyn in the office at nyarmouthccucc@gmail.com.  Jeanne Chadbourne, Church Clerk NYCC Clothing Ministry We would like to add to the food portion of the NYCC Street Ministry with basic warm clothing and accessories.  If you are so moved, please add your contribution to the box in the gathering space.  Most needed and asked for items:                               Warm socks                               Waterproof gloves                               Winter hats                               Hand warmers                               Underwear If you have gently used warm coats, boots, clothing, that you would like to give, please add these to the box, too.  These items will be passed onto Maine Needs or Preble Street.  If you have questions, please email Tracy at tdahlgren1140@gmail.com or Jeanne at jeannechadbourne@aol.com.  NYCC COVID-19 GUIDELINES 10/20/22 We have been following CDC guidelines at NYCC Generally, each person should have up-to-date vaccines and boosters, use masks when in large crowds, and practice social distancing. Masks are optional at NYCC but if you are not feeling well, we would appreciate your staying home, in particular for a Sunday worship service as the service can be seen on YouTube. If you do test positive for Covid-19 and you have minor symptoms, then you should isolate for 5 full days (day of symptoms is day 0, isolate for 5 full days thereafter) on day 6 take two antigen tests in a row spaced 48 hours apart and if they are both negative you can remove your mask. If you have a moderate case or severe case (needing to be hospitalized) please refer to the Maine CDC guidelines general information relating to Covid-19. Community Food Pantry Donations.  The first Sunday of the month has been designated as Food Pantry Collection Sunday.   We will be focusing on non food items.  Current pantry needs include:   Paper towels                     Laundry Detergent Toilet Paper                       Dish Soap Tissues                              Diapers Deodorant                         Pull-ups Shampoo                           Baby Wipes Conditioner                        Feminine Hygiene Products Please add your donation to the grocery cart in the Gathering Space. You can donate to the cart at any time.  Thank you very much for your ongoing support for the Cumberland Community Food Pantry which supports North Yarmouth families. Coffee Hour  We have gone back to our traditional coffee hour with homemade baked goods, fruit, cheese and crackers, etc.  We still have prepackaged goodies as well. We are very interested in getting a schedule in place which will rotate so that not one person is doing coffee hour every week. We have a signup sheet at church in the gathering space, so please check it out and consider doing the set up and clean up and goodies, or share it with one person setting up, one person cleaning up, and a couple of people baking or bringing other goodies. Thanks all! Marsha Heath A Note from the Nominating Committee Friends, it is time to tap your energy by joining one of our church committees. We have several openings and we would welcome your help. (Trustees, Diaconate, Faith Formation, Missions, Nominating Committee, Flower Committee). Please let me know if you are interested. My email is apgraham1@gmail.com or just catch me at church. Thank you, Annie Graham, NYCC Vice Moderator Continuing Meetings  Choir Rehearsal – Wednesday Nights at 6:30 pm and Sunday Morning at 8:30 am in the Sanctuary Tuesday Gals meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall.  Men’s Club meets on the third Saturday of the month at 7:30 am at Toddy Brook Pet Place Pantry is open on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00-10:00 am. Please keep the following people in your prayers ~ Sandra Golonka  Vince Golonka Dot Hayward Blanche Mays Bill Tompson Access worship directly on our YouTube channel (subscribe to our channel while you are there) at youtube.com/c/nyccucc

Join us for Worship!  We are worshiping in person on Sundays at 9:30 am.  For those who wish to join us online please connect with us on YouTube at youtube.com/c/nyccucc.  If you would like to see the Sunday Bulletin that can be found on our website at http://nyccucc.com.  If you wish to make an offering it can be made online through Tithely at https://tithe.ly/give?c=1301940.  You can also give by text: Text “Give” to 883-751-0314. Council Meeting This is a reminder that the Council will meet on Thursday, November 16 at 6:30 pm in person at the church. Celtic Advent  Christmas displays started popping up in many stores as early as September, becoming ubiquitous the day after Halloween. Christmas music blasts over loudspeakers and radios. Many of us say or think, “Please. Let us get through Thanksgiving first.”   Black Friday to Christmas Eve day is too often a frenzy of holiday shopping, baking, parties & other activities. Then, on Dec. 26 all the Christmas music & holiday cheer comes to an abrupt halt. The focus turns to New Year’s and beyond.   Many people have forgotten that the 12 Days of Christmas begins on Dec. 25th. And the season of Advent — a time of spiritual preparation for Christmas — is ignored.   For most Christians Advent begins on the 4th Sunday before Christmas — that’s Nov. 27th this year. And that is what we will observe in our worship services. But in the Celtic spiritual tradition Advent begins on Nov. 15th, with a full 40-day countdown to Christmas (a parallel to the 40 days of Lent preceding Easter.)   Either way, Advent is a period of waiting, of anticipation. It is not a passive waiting, however; it is a time to step back from the frenzy of the commercial secular season. A time to breathe in the wonder of creation and incarnation; a time for soul-searching and prayer.   Grace & peace,   Pastor Paul   P.S. If you have access to Facebook I heartily recommend the FB page “Wandering Wisemen” — esp. for families. It is a delightful and whimsical countdown of the days from the beginning of Advent through Christmastide to Epiphany (Jan. 6th) — a full 42 days this year. Thank you! Thank you to all who helped on the cleanup day last Friday!  Having no school allowed for extra help!  Trustees Annual Reports To all Chairs of Boards and Committees.  It is time to write your reports for the Annual Report.  The deadline for reports is Friday, December 9 and we have only 1 so far.  Please send your reports to Lyn in the office at nyarmouthccucc@gmail.com. Jeanne Chadbourne, Church Clerk Invitation to Join the Choir The NYCC Choir cordially invites you to be a Choir Tryer for the Christmas Season. We practice Wednesdays at 6:30 and on Sundays at 8:30 before our service. We promise that you will have a lot of fun and make some beautiful music!  NYCC COVID-19 GUIDELINES 10/20/22 We have been following CDC guidelines at NYCC Generally, each person should have up-to-date vaccines and boosters, use masks when in large crowds, and practice social distancing. Masks are optional at NYCC but if you are not feeling well, we would appreciate your staying home, in particular for a Sunday worship service as the service can be seen on YouTube. If you do test positive for Covid-19 and you have minor symptoms, then you should isolate for 5 full days (day of symptoms is day 0, isolate for 5 full days thereafter) on day 6 take two antigen tests in a row spaced 48 hours apart and if they are both negative you can remove your mask. If you have a moderate case or severe case (needing to be hospitalized) please refer to the Maine CDC guidelines general information relating to Covid-19. Community Food Pantry Donations. The first Sunday of the month has been designated as Food Pantry Collection Sunday.   We will be focusing on non food items.  Current pantry needs include:   Paper towels                     Laundry Detergent Toilet Paper                       Dish Soap Tissues                              Diapers Deodorant                         Pull-ups Shampoo                           Baby Wipes Conditioner                        Feminine Hygiene Products Please add your donation to the grocery cart in the Gathering Space. You can donate to the cart at any time.  Thank you very much for your ongoing support for the Cumberland Community Food Pantry which supports North Yarmouth families.Hurricanes 2022 Coffee Hour We have gone back to our traditional coffee hour with homemade baked goods, fruit, cheese and crackers, etc.  We still have prepackaged goodies as well. We are very interested in getting a schedule in place which will rotate so that not one person is doing coffee hour every week.  We have a signup sheet at church in the gathering space, so please check it out and consider doing the set up and clean up and goodies, or share it with one person setting up, one person cleaning up, and a couple of people baking or bringing other goodies. Thanks all! Marsha Heath A Note from the Nominating Committee Friends, it is time to tap your energy by joining one of our church committees. We have several openings and we would welcome your help. (Trustees, Diaconate, Faith Formation, Missions, Nominating Committee, Flower Committee). Please let me know if you are interested. My email is apgraham1@gmail.com or just catch me at church. Thank you, Annie Graham, NYCC Vice Moderator News from Women’s Fellowship/Tuesday GalsFair Helpers Wanted! Our fair will be held on Saturday, November 19, from 9:00-2:00 pm.  We are in need of some folks who can help by relieving workers periodically at the tables and filling in where needed at other tasks.  You will not have to stay the whole time—if you can give an hour or so, that’s works for us.  Please let Gail (gail.strattard@maine.rr.com or 450-1612) or Kathy (kwhit119@yahoo.com or 254-7509) or speak to us at church. Santa’s Workshop Fair Cookie Walk The Santa’s Workshop Fair is fast approaching on November 19th, and now is the perfect time to break out your favorite recipes and begin baking up a storm to delight our patrons for our Carol’s Cookie Walk and Baked Goods tables.  Decorated sugar cookies are always a big hit but even the simplest chocolate chip cookie is welcomed, along with seasonal breads and pies, yummy brownies and bars, and delicious jams and jellies.  These items can be dropped off  the day before or early morning at the start of the fair.  If pickup is needed, please call Sue at 831-9014 to arrange a time.  Happy baking! Silent Auction for the Christmas Fair The 2022 Santa’s Workshop is coming together. We are adding the silent auction back into the fair this year and we need your help! We’re pulling a silent auction together with a small number of gifts.  We’d like a few more!!  Do you have a place in the mountains to offer for skiers?  You can decide the number of days being offered and when the place will be available.  This could be limited to church family if you’d like.  What about a summer cottage for those who like to sit in the sunshine?  Again, you can decide what dates and can limit it to church family. Perhaps you’ve canned fruit and veggies.  Sew, knit, paint a scene?  Or will cook/bake a meal. You choose the menu to be listed on the bid sheet.  Are you a photographer and will take pictures of the winners’ choosing?   You get to choose the date available.  What about lawn mowing, clearing out the garden next spring?  Gift Certificates are always popular!          If you’d like to discuss this, I need you to email me or call.  I’m here and there and hardly know when I’ll be home.  So after 9am to 7:30pm call 233-8914.    2sons@maine.rr.com.   Thank you! Continuing Meetings November 17  – Council at 6:30 pm – In Person Choir Rehearsal – Wednesday Nights at 6:30 pm and Sunday Morning at 8:30 am in the Sanctuary Tuesday Gals meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall.  Men’s Club meets on the third Saturday of the month at 7:30 am at Toddy Brook Pet Place Pantry is open on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00-10:00 am. Please keep the following people in your prayers ~Sandra Golonka  Vince Golonka Dot Hayward Blanche Mays Bill Tompson Access worship directly on our YouTube channel (subscribe to our channel while you are there) at youtube.com/c/

Join us for Worship!  We are worshiping in person on Sundays at 9:30 am.  For those who wish to join us online please connect with us on YouTube at youtube.com/c/nyccucc.  If you would like to see the Sunday Bulletin that can be found on our website at http://nyccucc.com.  If you wish to make an offering it can be made online through Tithely at https://tithe.ly/give?c=1301940

Fall Church Cleanup Day-DATE CHANGE Due to expected rain on Saturday, Fall Clean up day has been re-scheduled for this Friday, November 11 starting at 9am.  We will be doing yard work, putting on storm windows and getting the church ready for winter.  Please come join us.  With enough people it won’t take long.

Chicken Pie Sale Work Day Hi Everybody,Hope you all can make it Thursday, 11/10 at 1 o’clock for assembling chicken and gravy pies for the freezer. The goal is to make approximately 50 chicken and gravy pies.  Thanks to Tuesday’s crew we are well on our way to being ready for the Christmas fair. Thank you to everyone who has had a part in making the Chicken Pie Sale Mission possible.  People are excited that they will be able to purchase our pies at the fair.Thank you, Mark 207-654-4931

Veterans Day Prayers                                                  Rev. Dr. Paul A. Day When Congress acted to move many holidays to Mondays, creating more long weekends, Veterans Day remained fixed on November 11. Originally it was called Armistice Day, in remembrance of the end of World War I combat at the 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month. After World War II the observance was changed to Veterans Day in honor of the veterans of all wars.Guideposts offers Five Prayers for Veterans: 1) Prayer to Feel Honored “God, please let every veteran of our nation’s armed forces feel truly and appropriately honored by the attention and appreciation of their fellow citizens. Let no one feel forgotten or neglected. Let every man and woman, young or old, feel the deep and enduring gratitude of our nation and its inhabitants.” 2) Prayer to be Understood “Father God, You know that it can be difficult for a person who has returned from battle or stressful military service to reintegrate into ‘normal’ everyday life. You know that veterans can feel isolated and alone even in the midst of their friends and families because there are few around who understand their experience. So I ask You to place in the path of our veterans those who do understand (or strive to), that they may feel less alone. Remind them often that while their fellow human beings may never fully comprehend, You see, You know and You identify with them in everything.” 3) Prayer to be Healed “Lord, You know how deep a warrior’s wounds go. You know the loss that many of our veterans in body and soul. You know the memories that haunt them and the scars that many of them continue to carry.  Please bring healing to those veterans who still hurt. Please grant patience and wisdom to those around them who cannot understand but can sometimes help the healing process. Please apply both natural and supernatural medicine to their wounds.” 4) Prayer to be Rewarded “Father, please turn your gaze to those men and women who in their military service have sacrificed time, comfort, strength, ambition, health and prosperity for the peace and safety of family and friends and others they’ve never even known. Please reward them a hundredfold for all their sacrifice and service. Bless them far beyond all their expectations. Reward them richly for all they have given.” 5) Prayer to Know You “Almighty God, You know every veteran by name. You know their deeds, their hard work, and their perseverance. You know their needs, both material and spiritual. Please draw each one closer to you and grant them all the peace that passes understanding (Philippians 4:7), the peace of Christ to rule in their hearts (Colossians 3:15), and ‘joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand’ forevermore (Psalm 16:11).”What are your Veterans Day prayers? Who will you be praying for? The Sunday closest to Veterans Day is observed as Veterans Day Remembrance Sunday.Grace & peace, Pastor Paul

Annual Reports To all Chairs of Boards and Committees.  It is time to write your reports for the Annual Report.  I would like all reports in by early December to ensure that we are all able to enjoy the holidays unencumbered and that reports are printed and ready to go for the annual meeting.  Please send your reports to Lyn in the office at nyarmouthccucc@gmail.com. Jeanne Chadbourne, Church Clerk

NYCC COVID-19 GUIDELINES 10/20/22 We have been following CDC guidelines at NYCC Generally, each person should have up-to-date vaccines and boosters, use masks when in large crowds, and practice social distancing. Masks are optional at NYCC but if you are not feeling well, we would appreciate your staying home, in particular for a Sunday worship service as the service can be seen on YouTube. If you do test positive for Covid-19 and you have minor symptoms, then you should isolate for 5 full days (day of symptoms is day 0, isolate for 5 full days thereafter) on day 6 take two antigen tests in a row spaced 48 hours apart and if they are both negative you can remove your mask. If you have a moderate case or severe case (needing to be hospitalized) please refer to the Maine CDC guidelines general information relating to Covid-19.

Community Food Pantry Donations. The first Sunday of the month has been designated as Food Pantry Collection Sunday.   We will be focusing on non food items.  Current pantry needs include:   Paper towels                     Laundry Detergent Toilet Paper                       Dish Soap Tissues                              Diapers Deodorant                         Pull-ups Shampoo                           Baby Wipes Conditioner                        Feminine Hygiene Products Please add your donation to the grocery cart in the Gathering Space. You can donate to the cart at any time.  Thank you very much for your ongoing support for the Cumberland Community Food Pantry which supports North Yarmouth families.

Hurricanes 2022 Emergency Appeal from the UCC Hello friends, The UCC has issued an appeal to support immediate needs for families and communities affected by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.  If you would like to give to this cause, please send or bring a check to the church noting Hurricanes 2022 on your check. Your check should be written out to NYCC. Thank you for considering this appeal.

Coffee Hour  We have gone back to our traditional coffee hour with homemade baked goods, fruit, cheese and crackers, etc.  We still have prepackaged goodies as well. We are very interested in getting a schedule in place which will rotate so that not one person is doing coffee hour every week.  We have a signup sheet at church in the gathering space, so please check it out and consider doing the set up and clean up and goodies, or share it with one person setting up, one person cleaning up, and a couple of people baking or bringing other goodies. Thanks all! Marsha Heath

A Note from the Nominating Committee Friends, it is time to tap your energy by joining one of our church committees. We have several openings and we would welcome your help. (Trustees, Diaconate, Faith Formation, Missions, Nominating Committee, Flower Committee). Please let me know if you are interested. My email is apgraham1@gmail.com or just catch me at church. Thank you, Annie Graham, NYCC Vice Moderator

News from Women’s Fellowship/Tuesday GalsFair Helpers Wanted! Our fair will be held on Saturday, November 19, from 9:00-2:00 pm.  We are in need of some folks who can help by relieving workers periodically at the tables and filling in where needed at other tasks.  You will not have to stay the whole time—if you can give an hour or so, that’s works for us.  Please let Gail (gail.strattard@maine.rr.com or 450-1612) or Kathy (kwhit119@yahoo.com or 254-7509) or speak to us at church.

Santa’s Workshop Fair Cookie Walk The Santa’s Workshop Fair is fast approaching on November 19th, and now is the perfect time to break out your favorite recipes and begin baking up a storm to delight our patrons for our Carol’s Cookie Walk and Baked Goods tables.  Decorated sugar cookies are always a big hit but even the simplest chocolate chip cookie is welcomed, along with seasonal breads and pies, yummy brownies and bars, and delicious jams and jellies.  These items can be dropped off  the day before or early morning at the start of the fair.  If pickup is needed, please call Sue at 831-9014 to arrange a time.  Happy baking!

Silent Auction for the Christmas Fair The 2022 Santa’s Workshop is coming together. We finally held a fair last year after 2 years without a fair.  Bet you can guess why!!  We would like to add the silent auction back into the fair this year and we need your help!We’re pulling a silent auction together with a small number of gifts.  We’d like a few more!!  Do you have a place in the mountains to offer for skiers?  You can decide the number of days being offered and when the place will be available.  This could be limited to church family if you’d like.  What about a summer cottage for those who like to sit in the sunshine?  Again, you can decide what dates and can limit it to church family. Perhaps you’ve canned fruit and veggies.  Sew, knit, paint a scene?  Or will cook/bake a meal. You choose the menu to be listed on the bid sheet.  Are you a photographer and will take pictures of the winners’ choosing?   You get to choose the date available.  What about lawn mowing, clearing out the garden next spring?  Gift Certificates are always popular!          If you’d like to discuss this, I need you to email me or call.  I’m here and there and hardly know when I’ll be home.  So after 9am to 7:30pm call 233-8914.    2sons@maine.rr.com.   Thank you! Candace Smith

Jewelry Request for the Christmas Fair Are you sure of what’s in your jewelry box or drawer?  Got some items to go with a particular outfit and that’s no longer in your closet?  Tuesday Gals would adore having the items for our guests at the Santa’s Workshop fair.  What about lapel pins, rings, tie tacks, chains for men?  Please bring your items to Lyn in the church office.  Or stop in and chat with Tuesday Gals; we are in the Fellowship Hall starting at 10:00 am. Of course, we’d enjoy seeing you and maybe you’d like a cup of coffee.  Think of the jewelry as getting a new life!!

Continuing Meetings  November 13 – Faith Formation Meeting following worship. November 14  – Missions at 7:00 pm – Via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85492866601?pwd=SG04SGQzUC9mNVVudm0xcUt0Ykpzdz09November 17  – Council at 6:30 pm – In PersonChoir Rehearsal – Wednesday Nights at 6:30 pm and Sunday Morning at 8:30 am in the SanctuaryTuesday Gals meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall.  Men’s Club meets on the third Saturday of the month at 7:30 am at Toddy Brook Pet Place Pantry is open on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00-10:00 am.

Please keep the following people in your prayers ~ Sandra Golonka  Vince Golonka Dot Hayward Blanche Mays Bill Tompson

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Join us for Worship! We are worshiping in person on Sundays at 9:30 am.  For those who wish to join us online please connect with us on YouTube at youtube.com/c/nyccucc.  If you would like to see the Sunday Bulletin that can be found on our website at http://nyccucc.com.  If you wish to make an offering it can be made online through Tithely at https://tithe.ly/give?c=1301940 Memorial Service There will be a wake for Kris Perkins on Wednesday, Nov 2nd from 4:00-7:00 pm at Lindquist Funeral Home at 1 Mayberry Lane in Yarmouth. The memorial service for Kris will be held on Thursday, November 3rd at 11:00 am at the church with a reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Please keep Kris’ family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this difficult time. Daylight Saving Time ends Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6, so set your clocks back one hour before bed time on Saturday night or you will be early for church! Community Food Pantry Donations.  Help us fill the cart!!  This Sunday, November 6 is the first Sunday of the month. The first Sunday of the month has been designated as Food Pantry Collection Sunday.   We will be focusing on non food items.  Current pantry needs include:   Paper towels                     Laundry Detergent Toilet Paper                       Dish Soap Tissues                              Diapers Deodorant                         Pull-ups Shampoo                           Baby Wipes Conditioner                        Feminine Hygiene Products Please add your donation to the grocery cart in the Gathering Space. You can donate to the cart at any time.  Thank you very much for your ongoing support for the Cumberland Community Food Pantry which supports North Yarmouth families.Fall Church Cleanup DayFall Clean up day has been scheduled for Saturday, November 12 starting at 9am. Chicken Pie Sale Work Day Schedule With the Christmas Fair just three weeks away, we have set up the next Chicken Pie Sale Work Days. Friday, November 2 at 9am. Make pie dough and form pie dough balls for the freezer and roll bottoms for the freezer. Tuesday, November 8 at 1 pm. Make Pies for the Christmas Fair. Thursday, November 10 at 1pm. Make Pies for the Christmas Fair. The more people we have helping, the more we can accomplish, and the less time we will be in the kitchen.  Many hands make light work as they say!   For All the Saints Rev. Dr. Paul A. Day It is Tuesday morning, November 1st as I write this note. We survived another Halloween in Portland. This year we had just 4 Trick-or-Treaters. (In 25 years we’ve had anywhere from 2 to 2 dozen. With “Trunk-or-Treats” and other special events, there have been fewer kids out after dark.) I always ask the kids if they want a piece of candy or would like me to do a magic trick for them. Funny—they all prefer the candy. It’s always fun to dress up and to see the kids—and some parents— in their costumes, especially our own grandkids. Of course, Halloween is a contraction of All Hallows Eve, which means that today is All Hallows Day – better known as All Saints Day. Many saints recognized by the Church have their own days of remembrance — Sts. Peter and Paul, Mary and Elizabeth, Francis and Clare of Assisi, Maximilian Kolbe and Mother Theresa, and so forth. All Saints Day is an occasion to recognize and remember the “ordinary saints” – especially members of the Church who have touched our own lives. On this coming Sunday, November 6, we will celebrate All Saints Sunday and remember the Ordinary Saints who have influenced us. At the beginning of our worship time we will have the opportunity to speak out loud their names and how they bore witness to God’s grace and love among us. That will, of course, include two of our own who have recently joined the Church Triumphant—Kris Perkins and Marion Goff. I encourage you to add the names of others as well. We will also celebrate the Communion of Saints as we come to the Lord’s Table, recognizing that “we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses” who have gone before us. We who are still members of the Church Militant draw spiritual nourishment from Word and Sacrament, and encouragement from our unity with all who belong to the Church Triumphant. “May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, so that you may have all endurance and patience, joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:11-14 Grace and peace to you all, Pastor Paul P.S. – Don’t forget to set your alarm to 2:00 am, Sunday morning, so you can get up and turn your clocks back one hour. Avoid the embarrassment and horror of arriving for worship too early! Of course, if you do forget and show up at 8:30 am, you can just pretend you want to join the choir. NYCC COVID-19 GUIDELINES 10/20/22 We have been following CDC guidelines at NYCC Generally, each person should have up-to-date vaccines and boosters, use masks when in large crowds, and practice social distancing. Masks are optional at NYCC but if you are not feeling well, we would appreciate your staying home, in particular for a Sunday worship service as the service can be seen on YouTube. If you do test positive for Covid-19 and you have minor symptoms, then you should isolate for 5 full days (day of symptoms is day 0, isolate for 5 full days thereafter) on day 6 take two antigen tests in a row spaced 48 hours apart and if they are both negative you can remove your mask. If you have a moderate case or severe case (needing to be hospitalized) please refer to the Maine CDC guidelines general information relating to Covid-19. Hurricanes 2022 Emergency Appeal from the UCC Hello friends, The UCC has issued an appeal to support immediate needs for families and communities affected by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.  If you would like to give to this cause, please send or bring a check to the church noting Hurricanes 2022 on your check. Your check should be written out to NYCC. Thank you for considering this appeal.   Coffee Hour going Forward We have gone back to our traditional coffee hour with home made baked goods, fruit, cheese and crackers, etc.  We still have prepackaged goodies as well. We are very interested in getting a schedule in place which will rotate so that not one person is doing coffee hour every week.  We have a sign up sheet at church in the gathering space, so please check it out and consider doing the set up and clean up and goodies, or share it with one person setting up, one person cleaning up, and a couple of people baking or bring other goodies. Thanks all! Marsha Heath Annual Reports It’s not too early for those who will be writing a report for the Annual Report to start their engines, I mean REPORTS, now.  At least thinking about them.  I would like all reports in by early December.  A mere five weeks away!  Please send your reports to Lyn in the office at nyarmouthccucc@gmail.com. Jeanne Chadbourne, Church Clerk A Note from the Nominating Committee Friends, it is time to tap your energy by joining one of our church committees. We have several openings and we would welcome your help. (Trustees, Diaconate, Faith Formation, Missions, Nominating Committee, Flower Committee). Please let me know if you are interested. My email is apgraham1@gmail.com or just catch me at church. Thank you, Annie Graham, NYCC Vice Moderator News from Women’s Fellowship/Tuesday Gals Fair Helpers Wanted! Our fair will be held on Saturday, November 19, from 9:00-2:00 pm.  We are in need of some folks who can help by relieving workers periodically at the tables and filling in where needed at other tasks.  You will not have to stay the whole time—if you can give an hour or so, that’s works for us.  Please let Gail (gail.strattard@maine.rr.com or 450-1612) or Kathy (kwhit119@yahoo.com or 254-7509) or speak to us at church. Santa’s Workshop Fair Cookie Walk The Santa’s Workshop Fair is fast approaching on November 19th, and now is the perfect time to break out your favorite recipes and begin baking up a storm to delight our patrons for our Carol’s Cookie Walk and Baked Goods tables.  Decorated sugar cookies are always a big hit but even the simplest chocolate chip cookie is welcomed, along with seasonal breads and pies, yummy brownies and bars, and delicious jams and jellies.  These items can be dropped off  the day before or early morning at the start of the fair.  If pickup is needed, please call Sue at 831-9014 to arrange a time.  Happy baking! Silent Auction for the Christmas Fair The 2022 Santa’s Workshop is coming together. We finally held a fair last year after 2 years without a fair.  Bet you can guess why!!  We would like to add the silent auction back into the fair this year and we need your help!We’re pulling a silent auction together with a small number of gifts.  We’d like a few more!!  Do you have a place in the mountains to offer for skiers?  You can decide the number of days being offered and when the place will be available.  This could be limited to church family if you’d like.  What about a summer cottage for those who like to sit in the sunshine?  Again, you can decide what dates and can limit it to church family. Perhaps you’ve canned fruit and veggies.  Sew, knit, paint a scene?  Or will cook/bake a meal. You choose the menu to be listed on the bid sheet.  Are you a photographer and will take pictures of the winners’ choosing?   You get to choose the date available.  What about lawn mowing, clearing out the garden next spring?  Gift Certificates are always popular!          If you’d like to discuss this, I need you to email me or call.  I’m here and there and hardly know when I’ll be home.  So after 9am to 7:30pm call 233-8914.    2sons@maine.rr.com.   Thank you! Candace Smith Jewelry Request for the Christmas Fair Are you sure of what’s in your jewelry box or drawer?  Got some items to go with a particular outfit and that’s no longer in your closet?  Tuesday Gals would adore having the items for our guests at the Santa’s Workshop fair.  What about lapel pins, rings, tie tacks, chains for men?  Please bring your items to Lyn in the church office.  Or stop in and chat with Tuesday Gals; we are in the Fellowship Hall starting at 10:00 am. Of course, we’d enjoy seeing you and maybe you’d like a cup of coffee.  Think of the jewelry as getting a new life!! Continuing Meetings   November 8 – Trustees at 6 pm in person. November 13 – Faith Formation Meeting following worship. November 14  – Missions at 7:00 pm – Via Zoom The link will be sent to members of the Missions Committee one week prior to the meeting November 17  – Council at 6:30 pm – In Person Choir Rehearsal – Wednesday Nights at 6:30 pm and Sunday Morning at 8:30 am in the Sanctuary Tuesday Gals meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall.  Men’s Club meets on the third Saturday of the month at 7:30 am at Toddy Brook Pet Place Pantry is open on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00-10:00 am. Stone Soup LuncheonSunday, November 20th following worship. More information coming soon! Please keep the following people in your prayers ~ Cathy Bunton and family on the passing of Kris Perkins The Goff family on the passing of Marion Goff Sandra Golonka  Vince Golonka Dot Hayward Blanche Mays Bill Tompson Access worship directly on our YouTube channel (subscribe to our channel while you are there) at youtube.com/c/nyccucc

NYCC COVID-19 GUIDELINES 10/20/22 We have been following CDC guidelines at NYCC Generally, each person should have up-to-date vaccines and boosters, use masks when in large crowds, and practice social distancing. Masks are optional at NYCC but if you are not feeling well, we would appreciate your staying home, in particular for a Sunday worship service as the service can be seen on YouTube. If you do test positive for Covid-19 and you have minor symptoms, then you should isolate for 5 full days (day of symptoms is day 0, isolate for 5 full days thereafter) on day 6 take two antigen tests in a row spaced 48 hours apart and if they are both negative you can remove your mask. If you have a moderate case or severe case (needing to be hospitalized) please refer to the Maine CDC guidelines general information relating to Covid-19. Christmas Fair Meeting There will be an in-person meeting on Saturday, October 29 at 10 am in Fellowship Hall for those who can help at the Christmas Fair. Pumpkin Party  Sunday, October 30th  Please join us for pumpkin carving {*BYOPumpkin}, games, treats, and more!  Costumes are welcome and encouraged. Pizza will be served at 11:30am .Let the spirit move you! Re-Formation  Rev. Dr. Paul A. Day “Every 500 years the Church has a rummage sale.” So wrote the late Phyllis Tickle in The Great Emergence: How Christianity Is Changing and Why (2008). Tickle surveyed 2,000 years of history since the time of Jesus and concluded that about every 500 years the Church has experienced sweeping changes. The last such change was the Reformation in the 16th century. This week we observe Reformation Sunday — remembering when Martin Luther posted “95 Theses” (ideas for Church reform) on the door of a church in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517 — an act that sparked the Protestant Reformation. It is now 500 years later, and we are witnessing all kinds of change in Church and society. No one knows what the future may hold. We will together seek God’s wisdom and understanding to navigate in these days. For inspiration we will look back to King Solomon’s prayer for wisdom, and some of the wisdom attributed to Solomon in Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.  Speaking of wisdom, our “Time with Children” will share “Wisdom from a Pumpkin.”  Following worship all are welcome to remain for a Pumpkin Party. And, yes, since it’s All Hallow’s Eve Eve, you can even wear your Halloween costume. 😀 Grace and peace, Pastor Paul P.S. Something to think about: According to the Bible, who was the wisest person who ever lived? And who was the most foolish person in the Bible? Fall Church Cleanup Day Fall Clean up day has been scheduled for Saturday, November 12 starting at 9am. Hurricanes 2022 Emergency Appeal from the UCC Hello friends, The UCC has issued an appeal to support immediate needs for families and communities affected by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.  If you would like to give to this cause, please send or bring a check to the church noting Hurricanes 2022 on your check.  Thank you for considering this appeal.   Coffee Hour going Forward We have gone back to our traditional coffee hour with home made baked goods, fruit, cheese and crackers, etc.  We still have prepackaged goodies as well. We are very interested in getting a schedule in place which will rotate so that not one person is doing coffee hour every week.  We have a sign up sheet at church in the gathering space, so please check it out and consider doing the set up and clean up and goodies, or share it with one person setting up, one person cleaning up, and a couple of people baking or bring other goodies. Thanks all! Marsha H. Annual Reports It’s not too early for those who will be writing a report for the Annual Report to start their engines, I mean REPORTS, now.  At least thinking about them.  I would like all reports in by early December.  A mere five weeks away!  Please send your reports to Lyn in the office at nyarmouthccucc@gmail.com. Jeanne Chadbourne, Church Clerk Daylight Saving Time ends Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6, so set your clocks back one hour before bed time on Saturday night or you will be early for church! A Note from the Nominating Committee Friends, it is time to tap your energy by joining one of our church committees. We have several openings and we would welcome your help. (Trustees, Diaconate, Faith Formation, Missions, Nominating Committee, Flower Committee). Please let me know if you are interested. My email is apgraham1@gmail.com or just catch me at church. Thank you, Annie Graham, NYCC Vice Moderator Chicken and Gravy Pie Sale  This morning was work day #2.  With the help of Beth and Ken K., Norm and Donna S., Lynne C., Marsha W., Annie G., Priscilla B., and Mark H. we made 240 dough balls which is enough for 120 pies. This project took less then 2 hours.  Thank you, everyone for your help!   Stay tuned for the next work date!  We will be rolling and stacking dough for the freezer. We are working to be ready to sell Chicken and Gravy Pies, Gravy and Dough Balls at the Christmas Fair on November 19th.   Why are we doing this? The Proceeds from selling these items will be going to different mission projects that are important to the church.  First up will be new choir robes.   Please share your ideas! We hope you will join us to make this project successful.    For our safety in the small kitchen area we are all being asked to wear a mask.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mark Heath at 653-4931. News from Women’s Fellowship/Tuesday Gals The Women’s Fellowship/Tuesday Gals will hold the Christmas fair on Saturday, November 19th, following any CDC guidelines in effect at that time. We will need workers – Are folks thinking about how they can contribute to Santa’s workshop?  Before, during and after?  We need crafts, baked goods, candy, cookies; plants.  Help setting up on fair day, day of fair work, giving workers breaks during and help cleaning up.  There will be an in-person meeting on Saturday, October 29 at 10 am for those who can help.  If you cannot come or don’t want to meet in person at this time, please let Kathy(254-7509, kwhit119@yahoo.com or Gail (207-450-1612, gail.strattard@maine.rr.com) know.  We hope you will help us make this fair a success.  Proceeds from the fair go to Women’s Fellowship and are used for church and benevolence purposes. Are folks thinking about how they can contribute to Santa’s workshop?  Before, during and after?  We need crafts, baked goods, candy, cookies; plants.. help setting up, giving workers breaks during and help cleaning up. Santa’s Workshop Fair Cookie Walk The Santa’s Workshop Fair is fast approaching on November 19th, and now is the perfect time to break out your favorite recipes and begin baking up a storm to delight our patrons for our Carol’s Cookie Walk and Baked Goods table.  Decorated sugar cookies are always a big hit but even the simplest chocolate chip cookie is welcomed, along with seasonal breads and pies, yummy brownies and bars, and delicious jams and jellies.  These items can be dropped off  the day before or early morning at the start of the fair.  If pickup is needed, please call Sue at 831-9014 to arrange a time.  Happy baking! Silent Auction for the Christmas Fair The 2022 Santa’s Workshop is coming together. We finally held a fair last year after 2 years without a fair.  Bet you can guess why!!  We would like to add the silent auction back into the fair this year and we need your help!We’re pulling a silent auction together with a small number of gifts.  We’d like a few more!!  Do you have a place in the mountains to offer for skiers?  You can decide the number of days being offered and when the place will be available.  This could be limited to church family if you’d like.  What about a summer cottage for those who like to sit in the sunshine?  Again, you can decide what dates and can limit it to church family. Perhaps you’ve canned fruit and veggies.  Sew, knit, paint a scene?  Or will cook/bake a meal. You choose the menu to be listed on the bid sheet.  Are you a photographer and will take pictures of the winners’ choosing?   You get to choose the date available.  What about lawn mowing, clearing out the garden next spring?  Gift Certificates are always popular!          If you’d like to discuss this, I need you to email me or call.  I’m here and there and hardly know when I’ll be home.  So after 9am to 7:30pm call 233-8914.    2sons@maine.rr.com.   Thank you! Candace Smith Jewelry Request for the Christmas Fair Are you sure of what’s in your jewelry box or drawer?  Got some items to go with a particular outfit and that’s no longer in your closet?  Tuesday Gals would adore having the items for our guests at the Santa’s Workshop fair.  What about lapel pins, rings, tie tacks, chains for men?  Please bring your items to Lyn in the church office.  Or stop in and chat with Tuesday Gals; we are in the Fellowship Hall starting at 10:00 am. Of course, we’d enjoy seeing you and maybe you’d like a cup of coffee.  Think of the jewelry as getting a new life!! Continuing Meetings  November 8 – Trustees at 6 pm in person. November 13 – Faith Formation Meeting following worship. November 14  – Missions at 7:00 pm – Via Zoom The link will be sent to members of the Missions Committee one week prior to the meeting November 17  – Council at 6:30 pm – In Person Choir Rehearsal – Wednesday Nights at 6:30 pm and Sunday Morning at 8:30 am in the Sanctuary Tuesday Gals meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall.  Men’s Club meets on the third Saturday of the month at 7:30 am at Toddy Brook Pet Place Pantry is open on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00-10:00 am. Stone Soup Luncheon Sunday, November 20th following worship. More information coming soon! Please keep the following people in your prayers ~Marion Goff   Sandra Golonka  Vince Golonka Dot Hayward Blanche Mays Kris Perkins and Cathy Bunton Bill Tompson Community Food Pantry Donations. The first Sunday of the month has been designated as Food Pantry Collection Sunday.  We will be focusing on non food items.  Current pantry needs include:   Paper towels                     Laundry Detergent Toilet Paper                       Dish Soap Tissues                              Diapers Deodorant                         Pull-ups Shampoo                           Baby Wipes Conditioner                        Feminine Hygiene Products Please add your donation to the grocery cart in the Gathering Space. You can donate to the cart at any time. Access worship directly on our YouTube channel (subscribe to our channel while you are there) at youtube.com/c/nyccucc