To The Point Quincy Point Congregational Church United Church of Christ 444 Washington Street Quincy, MA 02169-5716 Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage P A I D Quincy, MA Permit No. 1821 To The Point The Newsletter of the Quincy Point Congregational Church ~United Church of Christ OR CURRENT RESIDENT Volume 68, Issue 5 Rev. Ann G. Suzedell Pastor Peter Johnston Pastoral Assistant Susan Egan Moderator Muriel M. Forbush Treasurer Dear Friends, May 2016 I miss the ferry from Quincy Point to Boston Harbor. Arriving in Boston by sea was a great way to introduce visiting friends and relatives to the city. On the journey, you could see the Boston Harbor Islands with their varied histories and romantic tales ( some true, some imagined.) I looked forward to the graceful sailboats, and the first view of the familiar city landmarks including the Zakim bridge, spanning the sky almost like a great sail itself. But unmistakable and sometimes rather intimidating were the huge freighters and tankers moving slowly but deliberately to their destinations. Postmaster: Time sensitive information. Please deliver by May 1, 2016 Janice Chandler Registrar Eileen Donaldson Clerk Adam McGhee Director of Youth Ministries We have a connection to those who sail the world upon those massive vessels. Quincy Point Congregational Church has supported Seafarer s friend for many decades. In their own words : Serving the Maritime Community Through Friendship, Faith & Hospitality since 1827. Their mission is to extend the ministry of the churches to meet the unmet spiritual, social and practical needs of sea farers in the New England Maritime Community. The Annual Meeting will be 5/1/16. A luncheon will be served Protect God s earth ~ please recycle this newsletter Rachel Hallenbeck Acting Director of Music Janice M. O Donnell Administrative Assistant Peggy-Ann K. Murray Administrative Assistant David Frye Buildings and Grounds Assistant Worship Broadcast Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Quincy Cable Channel 8 Church Office Office hours 9am to 2pm M-F Telephone 617-773-6424 Email: office@quincypointcong.org Website: www.quincypointcong.org Our Missions Committee has announced the special opportunity of a visit to Seaman s friend of Boston/Chelsea this July. Those who work on the ships are at sea for many long months at a time, missing their families and homes and faith communities. They often come from warm climates and are taken by surprise with the cold of Northern ports. Exhortations to extend hospitality to sojourners away from home is a biblical theme. Part of the ministry of Seafarer s friend is to share needed items with those who labor on the freighters and tankers. There is a list inside this newsletter in the Missions Committee article. But when the group from QPCC visits this summer, let s have them arrive with an impressive number of SWEATSHIRTS FOR SEAFARER S. Reaching out to those in need (whether we know them or not) has always been a blessed hallmark of our church. I d love to have a dedication of SWEATSHIRTS FOR SEAFARER S on June 19 th so our summer visitors to Seafarer s Center can bring along a BLESSING. God Bless, Ann G. Suzedell, Pastor
The Building & Grounds Committee would like to thank Artery Cleaners and Laundering for cleaning the Sanctuary s American and Christian flags without cost. If you need cleaning done, they are convenient to the Church on Southern Artery. Thanks. Access Fund Many thanks to the following who made recent donations to the Access Fund In Memory of Marcelle Janis April 24, 2016 the church celebrated Muriel Forbush and thanked her for 33 years of service to us as treasurer. Thank You Muriel! By Carol Johnston By Joan and Robert Isaacson and Lynne and Curtis Penney SAVE THE DATE ~ Rev. Ann s Awesome Church Picnic June 19, 2016 Pageant Field Worship was filled with recognition, gratitude and gifts. Following worship tea was served and shared with family and friends.
Worship in May Building & Grounds Sunday, May 1, 2016 10 a.m. Reminder Dear Reverend Ann, I want to thank you so much for the wonderful tribute you paid me in the last issue of To the Point. I have enjoyed every one of the 33 years I have been Treasurer, but now the time has come. There were many ups and downs, but mainly ups. We were left a house in a will, the proceeds paid for upgrades in the sanctuary. We had steeple work done; a new organ installed and paid for in 3 years; and the elevator installed to help our parishioners in and out of the Church. You and I have said for years that when one of us retired, then the other one would. When June 19th rolls around I hope you will enjoy your retirement as much as I hope I will! With Blessings and Love to you, Muriel SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Good News Sunday celebrating the video Ministry and Bob Gohl s leadership Guest Preacher: The Rev. Fred Atwood-Lyon Annual Meeting following the service Sunday, May 8, 2016 10 a.m. Mother s Day Peter Johnston Preaching Sunday, May 15, 2016 10 a.m. Pentecost The Rite of Confirmation The Rev. Ann G. Suzedell Preaching Sunday, May 22, 2016 10 a.m. Trinity Sunday Peter Johnston Preaching Building & Grounds would like to remind everyone to remember to shut off lights and secure doors. Recently on several occasions the Sanctuary lights were found on in the morning. This is not just after a Sunday service but during the week. The person that turns the lights on or opens the doors is responsible for ensuring that they are shut off and closed. A lot of the lights in the church are automatically controlled but not all. Also, B & G would like to remind everyone who holds a meeting or gathering in the church that they are responsible for the people attending the meeting. Any friends accompanying people who are attending a meeting should be present in the meeting with that person and not let to remain in other areas of the church. Thank you for your attention to these items. Sunday, May 29, 2016 10 a.m. The Rev. Ann G. Suzedell Preaching Memorial Day Weekend Observance Monthly Communion Service at 1000 S. Artery Wednesday May 25, 2016 10 a.m.
Tickets will also be sale on Sunday mornings. April 17, 2016 Lois MacDonald is starting a new adventure in Virginia with her family. We spent today thanking Lois for her service to QPCC. The Chancel Choir and The Quincy Pointers helped celebrate.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Communion Good News Sunday celebrating our Video Ministry and Bob Gohl s leadership. Deacon: Chris Mendez Usher Team 4 10 am: Worship with Cross Roads Annual Meeting with Luncheon 12 noon: Youth Group 8 Mother s Day Deacon: Jane Raymond Usher Team 6 Confirmation Class 10 am: Worship 10:50 am: Children s Sunday practice in Chapel 11 am: Blood Pressure 15 Pentecost Sunday and Confirmation Deacon: Chris Mendez Usher Team 2 10 am: Worship Confirmation 10:50 am: Children s Sunday practice in Chapel 11:30 am: Church Council Meeting Food items for ISS due back today 3pm South Shore Children s Chorus 22 Trinity Sunday Deacon: Deanna Van Schagen Usher Team 1 10 am: Worship 10:50am: Children s Sunday practice in Chapel 12 noon: Youth Group practice for Youth Sunday 29 Memorial Day Observance Deacon: Theresa Jackson Usher Team 5 9am: NO Chancel Choir Practice 10 am: Worship 12 noon: Youth Group final practice for Youth Sunday 2 3 9 10 16 17 23 24 30 31 4 11 83:30p to 7:30p South Shore Children s Chorus Dress Rehearsal 18 25 10am Communion @ 1000 So. Artery 5 10am: Prayer Shawl 6:30pm: NO Handbells NO Chancel Choir 12 6:30pm: Handbells Chancel Choir 19 10am: Prayer Shawl 6:30pm: Handbells Chancel Choir 26 6:30pm: Handbells Chancel Choir June 5th: Youth Sunday 6 13 20 27 Looking ahead: June 12th : Sunday School Celebration 7 14 5p Confirmation Class and Mentors Dinner and Practice 21 12p Baptism June 19th: Rev. Ann s Awesome Church Picnic 28 The Christian Education Committee Is happy to announce there are Scholarship Funds available for young adults who are furthering their education beyond high school ~ Students must apply by May 15, 2016 Applications are available from the church office. Please call 617-773-6424 or email: office@quincypointcong.org Youth Group and Confirmation 5/1. Youth group 5/8. Confirmation class ushering 5/14. (Saturday at 5pm @ the church) Confirmation class and mentors have dinner and a walk-thru of Confirmation Sunday service. 5/15. Confirmation Sunday 5/22. Youth group practice for Youth Sunday 5/29. Youth group final practice for Youth Sunday. Missions Greetings to all from the Mission and Social Justice Committee. Things have been a little quiet for our committee since Soup Sunday, but we have been planning and looking forward to the fall. We collected $716.00 for the Flint Michigan fund and we are pleased because this was a fund we did not expect in our budget and planning. So once again the people of QPCC stepped up to the plate and gave generously. A reminder that we are collecting toiletries, hats, gloves and sweaters or sweatshirts that are new or gently used to be brought to Seafarers Friends. This organization provides counseling, chaplaincy and other services to seaman who work on large ships from all over the world and bring products to our shores. For the most part they remain on the ships for months and cannot go on the land because they do not have passports for all the ports they enter. We have already received some items and will be collecting every Sunday through June, then make plans for a trip to the offices of Seaman s Friend. If you are interested in going to the Seafarer s Friends sometime in July, please talk to a member of the committee. We will be meeting in May to plan some programs for the fall. By then we should have a new member. We will be losing Eileen Donaldson, whose terms will be up. She will be going off the committee for one year. We will miss her as she has been a faithful member of the committee and has taken notes and written the minutes of each meeting. Thank you all again for your generosity. Carol Johnston, Chair.
April Fool s Baked Potato Bash April 2, 2016