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Hi all,
Welcome to August! The gardens are overflowing, children are squeezing every last drop out of summer vacation, and many of us are wondering where the year has gone already. August has a funny way of reminding us that seasons change—but one thing never changes:
God is still speaking.
The real question isn't whether God is speaking.
The question is... are we listening?
This month of August is about how God is still speaking to us.
Our world is louder than ever. Phones buzz. Televisions shout. Social media argues. News headlines compete for our attention. By the end of the day our minds are so full of noise that God's quiet voice can easily be drowned out.
God rarely yells.
Instead, He whispers through His Word.
He speaks through a kind friend.
He nudges our hearts to forgive.
He reminds us to pray.
He encourages us to help someone in need.
Sometimes He even uses difficult moments to point us in the right direction.
The prophet Elijah expected to find God in a mighty wind, an earthquake, and a blazing fire. Instead, God came in a gentle whisper (1 Kings 19:11-13).
Maybe God is whispering today.
Maybe He's saying,
"Trust Me."
Maybe He's saying,
"Forgive them."
Maybe He's saying,
"Take that first step."
Or maybe He's simply saying,
"Come spend some time with Me."
The wonderful news is that God has never stopped speaking to His people. His love is just as real today as it was yesterday, and His promises are just as true.
This month let's slow down just enough to hear His voice. Spend a few quiet moments each day reading Scripture, praying, or simply sitting in silence before the Lord. You may be surprised by what God has been trying to tell you all along.
Remember:
God isn't absent.
He isn't silent.
He is speaking.
The question remains.
Are we really listening?
May God bless you and your family this August.
In Christ's Love,
Rev. Carmen
August Calendar
Sunday, August 3 …. 9:30 AM Morning Worship with Communion
Sunday, August 9 .... 9:30 AM Morning Worship
Tuesday, August 11 …. 6:30 PM Trustees Meeting
Sunday, August 16 .... 9:30 AM Morning Worship
Sunday, August 23 .... 9:30 AM Morning Worship
10:30 AM Making Sandwiches for the Brian Gibbons Homeless Outreach
Sunday, August 30 .... 9:30 AM Morning Worship
Sunday, September 6 .... 9:30 AM Morning Worship with Communion
Sunday, September 13 .... 9:30 AM Morning Worship - First Day of Sunday School
Ladies Aide
It's been a quiet month for Ladies Aide. We've continued to organize our new storage closet and are thrilled with the room we have.
Our pop-up store continues to amaze us. Every week there are envelopes waiting. Please check it out; new merchandise is added weekly. If you have something you'd like to donate please bring it in.
• Please know that due to the HIPPA laws, the church will not know if you or a loved one are hospitalized or sick. You will only get a visit if you notify us. Please contact Rev. Carmen 203-598-2984
• Sandy Ramponi, Outreach Chairman sends "Caring Cards" to people who experience loss, are hospitalized, etc. If you know of someone who would like to receive a card please contact Sandy at 860-417-3416 or email her at momramponi@yahoo.com
• Stories, artwork, photos, and other newsletter input is welcome and encouraged…please send to ucc.oakville@gmail.com or to Joe LeClair on any Sunday. We are on Facebook. Please be sure to "like" our page. https://www.facebook.com/Union-Congregational-Churchof-Oakville-CT-588659578254820
The Church Council voted to try meeting every other month instead of every month. Our next two meetings will be September and November.
Outreach News
New Beginnings Back to School Project
We have outfitted 4 children this year. We had extra money, so the kids got some extra clothes. Thank You to all who donated to this project.
Caring Cards
104 Family and Friends have received cards so far this year.
Brian Gibbons Homeless Outreach
48 Lunches were made on July 26th after church. Thank you to all those who helped. August 23rd will be the next lunch making day.
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