Hedding United Methodist Church A Spiritual Home, Sharing Christ in Community and Fellowship We Gather, We Share, We Trust in God s Care, As We Witness Our Faith To The World Pastor s Page.. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me "Let There Be Peace on Earth" Jill Jackson and Sy Miller The UM Hymnal, No. 431 Hedding Herald Volume 34, Issue 3 November 2018 Dear Friends, These words have been running through my mind the past few weeks as we ve been overwhelmed with news of hate crimes. I feel so helpless, but when I stop and think about the words of this beloved folk song, I realize that peace does begin with me, and also with you. At our interfaith vigil following the attack on members of the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, we were reminded that we each have a responsibility to stop the hateful rhetoric that has become all too common place these days. It may be awkward and uncomfortable, but we must say something. Many people simply repeat what they ve heard without realizing that when they do, they may be engaging in hate speech. So please grant me grace in the coming days as I begin naming what I hear and suggesting there are other ways to speak about our differences and work together towards peace. This is not simply a matter of politics or preference, this is about how we respect one another despite and because of our differences. God created each and every one of us in God s image. Let s remember that. Hedding Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Nursery is available for infants through age 3 Inside this issue: Connecting Hope 2 Outreach Ministry 3 UMW 4 Women & Children 1st 6 All Saints Sunday Form 7 Magnificat 8 Interfaith Community Service 9 Understanding Opiate Addiction 10 Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner 11 Peace and Grace, Pastor Kim
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November 2018 Page 3 Greetings Hedding UMC family, Well now that the chicken pie supper is over we can start polishing our snow shovels. November usually brings colder weather and that WHITE STUFF! With that in mind please remember those folks who can not find shelter during the cold nights because of past issues. I understand the Hedding United Methodist women will be collecting warm socks, hats and mittens to give to the folks that are trying to stay warm. So please give as you can. Also any donation of cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, green beans and instant mashed potatoes would help us provide some holiday fixings to our food shelf guests. Soups and pasta sauce are always in demand during the colder weather so any donation would be a blessing. Thank you to all who volunteer and donate to our outreach Date: Friday, Nov. 2 For more information go to: https://barreoperahouse.o rg/the-logger-and-the-fiddlerthe-no-added-sugar-tour.html
November 2018 Page 4 The HUMW will reconvene on Monday, November 12 th at 6:30. We will be meeting in room 3 at the church. Cooler weather is here and we will be putting together some no sew fleece blankets. No experience necessary! Come join us for a fun evening with a great group of ladies. The HUMW has been taken off the regular rotating schedule of the Friday night dinners. Marie M., Cindy G., Dorothy L. will be working on them every six weeks and anyone interested in assisting will be welcome. Please see or call Marie MacDougall. The next dinner date will be Friday, November 23 rd. Cooler and damp/rainy weather means wet cold feet for those that are homeless. We are again asking for donations of women and men s warm socks. Donations of hats and mittens would also be appreciated! There will be a box in Epworth hall for all donations. Dear Hedding Family, What a delightful surprise to come to worship on October 14th and discover a cake and card of appreciation! It touched my heart deeply. I only wish there were a "Congregation Appreciation Month" so I could celebrate you and the many ways you minister to each other and the community. It is an honor and a blessing to be your pastor. Peace, Kim
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November 2018 Page 13 If you love me, feed my sheep. John 21:15-19 Hedding Bread of Life Community Food Shelf Hedding is operating a food shelf twice a week on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 pm, and with the down turn in the economy we have been serving more and more families. If everyone could bring in at least one canned food item a week, it wouldn t take long to fill our shelves. Spaghetti sauce, tuna, peanut butter and canned fruit are some of the things we need most. So as you shop for yourself, please pick up an extra can for our food shelf. Remember, every little bit helps! Thank you and God bless, Rev. Renny Alfeo Al Brusetti, 96, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin. Al served in the Air Force for 5 years active duty, then an additional 21 years in the Reserves. Al was a master shape carver in the Barre Granite industry, originating the Deep Rose carving in stone in the 1950 s. Al married his wife Doris in Hedding UMC and they have been longtime members. Al was a longtime leader of Boy Scout Troop 95 in Barre and was recognized many times by the Green Mountain Council for his dedication and instrumental leadership in these boys lives. A service to honor and celebrate Al s life was held on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre. Daylight Savings Time Ends November 4! Don t forget to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night, November 3. Please extend your sympathies to Al s wife Doris, and their children Carl, Richard, and Carolyn Brusetti. He also leaves behind two grandsons, a granddaughter, and four great grandchildren. Memorial contributions in Al s name may be
November 2018 Page 14 Wesley Group: Tuesday Morning Women s Wesley Group 9:30 am. See Charlene Calcagni-Boisvert
November 2018 Page 15 Birthdays 2 Riley Quinn LeFevre 6 Mary Ann Ritchie 6 E. Hale Ritchie 7 Grace DeFelice 8 Nicole Sancibrian 9 Charlene Calcagni-Boisvert 11 Cindy Bullard 11 Steve Martin 14 Harriet Galfetti 18 Jeffrey Virge 23 Carter Langevin 24 Annette Corliss 27 Alexander LeFevre Hedding United Methodist Church Pastor: Pastor Kim Kie E-mail address: pastorkimkie@gmail.com Pastor Kim is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays call to set up an appointment or confirm drop in hours Drop in Office Hours at Hedding Tuesday 9-1 Out of Office Drop In Hours: Check Facebook or call the church office to see where she ll be each week. Mondays are Pastor Kim s Sabbath (as noted on calendar) If your birthday is not listed and you would like it to be, please contact Carolyn Howe (lucycarol18@gmail.com) or the church office. Outreach Minister: Rev. Br. Renny Azotea We re on the Web! www.heddingumc.org E mail address: revrenny@gmail.com Office Hours: Wed. & Thurs. 9-5 Fri. by appointment only Vouchers & Food Shelf: Wed. & Thurs. 3-5 Administrative Assistant Kelly DeFelice Office Hours: Tuesday Friday 9:00 am 2:00 pm Phone 476-8156 E-mail: heddingumc @hotmail.com Organist: Choir Director Charlene Helman The next issue of the Herald will be the December issue. The deadline will be November 18. The deadline for the monthly Herald is the third Sunday of each month. You may email submissions to Carolyn Howe (lucycarol18@gmail.com). Hedding Herald Staff Executive Editor Pastor Kim Kie General Editor Carolyn Howe Contributing Reporters Pastor s Page; Thank You Pastor Kim Kie Outreach News Rev. Renny Azotea Chicken Pie Supper; Women & Children First Martha Sanborn UMW Donna Fuller Calendar; Announcements Kelly DeFelice The Hedding Herald is published by Hedding United Methodist Church. Pastor Kim Kie, Office (802-476-8156); Parsonage (802-476-7904) Have You Considered Remembering Your Church In Your Will?