The Sunday school children’s 2014-2015 Love Thy Neighbor Campaign came to an end on September 13th with a special presentation during the morning worship service. Children participated in various fundraisers and mission projects during the 2014-2015 school year and proudly presented Amanda Lisitano and her family with a check for over $500. They also presented the…
RAFFLE TICKETS are now available! There are three holiday-themed prizes: “Red Birds Fly Home” – a handmade quilt, “Spirit of the Season” – a red, green and white afghan, and “A Star in the Pines” – a quilted pillow. The prizes can be seen each Friday through October at the Higganum Village Farmers Market. Tickets are on sale…
Congratulations to the TURTLES, the winners of the 2015 Vacation Bible School Penny War Mission Project Competition! This group of 4th & 5th graders brought in over 5,500 pennies and hundreds of other coins to become the Penny War Champions and winners of the Perpetual Penny War Trophy. All the VBS campers are to be congratulated for…
Start cleaning out your closets/attic and garage! Planning is underway for our annual Tag & Bake Sale on May 9th from 9:00 – 1 pm. Donations can be dropped off at the church: Thursday, May 7th 9 am – 2 pm & 6 – 9 pm Friday, May 8th 9:30 am – noon …
Who is our neighbor? And how do we show them love? When a group of third graders were asked these questions, one child responded: “A neighbor can be anyone, not just the person who lives next door. You can show them love by being kind. Being friendly. Helping them if they need help.” Our “Love Thy Neighbor”…
Children’s Ministry Raises $1536.00 for The Hole and the Wall Gang Camp! Founded in 1988 by actor Paul Newman, the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provides “a different kind of healing” to seriously ill children and their families throughout the Northeast, completely free of charge. Throughout 2014, the children and youth of the church raised money for the…
The 4th Quilt Show held on Saturday, December 5, 2014 was a success. There were over 100 quilts displayed in the sanctuary. The church was decorated for Christmas, adding to the beauty of the event. This year we honored Dorothy Cyr, a quilter from East Hampton who died in June. We featured many quilts and…
This summer, fifty-five Vacation Bible School participants made six warm blankets as a mission project. After inserting a red felt heart in between the layers of the blanket, the children tied the ends and said a prayer over each blanket, praying that whomever used this blanket would feel the love and comforting hand of God.…
Started as a friendly competition between the four Vacation Bible School age groups back in 2009, Penny Wars has grown into an annual mission fundraiser that continues to amaze us. Exceeding last year’s total by more than $100, Serengeti Trek Safari Crews brought in over 10,000 coins for a total of $456! The recipient of this year’s fundraiser is The Hole in…
This year the Children’s and Youth Ministry will be raising money for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Founded in 1988 by actor Paul Newman, the camp provides “a different kind of healing” to seriously ill children and their families throughout the Northeast, completely free of charge. All year, the children and youth of the…