Celebration Service!

Masks are optional at our services at this time. As a congregation, we respect those who chose to wear a mask out of personal concern/safety.

CHILDREN'S MESSAGE

PSALM 8 Lay Reader Jake Emerick

SPECIAL MUSIC "How Great Thou Art" David McGaughy, soloist

MESSAGE "Women of the Book: Eve" Rev. Dan Haugh

COMMUNION

USHERS Deacons

Children's Worship

This week our Children's Worship Lesson title is: Abraham, and to go along with that the Key Phrase is:

One starry night, Abraham’s little dream and God’s big dream became one. 

And the Key Bible Verse that is associated with the Lesson is:  

[God] brought [Abraham] outside and said, “Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” 

             (Genesis 15:5)

 taryn@stowecommunitychurch.org 

5:00 Cookout!

Please come to the parsonage for a cookout at 5 pm. Hamburgers, hotdogs and chicken will be on the grill, bring a dish to share and your beverages. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and/or blankets.

6:00 Evening Service!

Words of Welcome

Songs: “Oh Happy Day”                             

            “Nothing More”                             

           “We Labor Unto Glory”                     

Reading

Message        

Special Music    "You Say"

Prayer

The Blessing                

Very special thank you to Dan Bruce for leading us and playing piano this week! And a special thank you to our Youth Group Vocalist: Cate Copeland, Madison Dahl and Hattie Mitchell!

Front Deck May Be Ready by Sunday!

The Church front deck reconstruction nears completion! At the time this Quest article was prepared the front deck of the church was almost done. This is the first of 14 projects in the Church Improvement Program to be funded by the current Capital Campaign.

The new deck replaces the 45-year old deteriorated front porch, with modern TimberTec(c) decking and Azec trim. It should last at least another 45 years, like the last one did! Sponsored by Church member Nancy Tooley, construction was completed in just 5 days by Morrisville builder Gyllenborg Construction.

If construction is complete (enough) and weather permitting, we’ll have a deck viewing and reception on the front lawn after the Church service this Sunday. A larger dedication celebration will follow soon!

Choir Starts This Wednesday September 4th!

The Stowe Community Church Choir returns from its summer break!. The first rehearsal will be Wednesday September 4th from 5:30-6:30 in the choir loft. And their first Sunday will be September 8th.

Do you like to sing? This is good time to join the choir as we're just starting a new year and new music. Come join the fun!

For more information contact our Music Director Karen Miller (vtmillerjk@gmail.com) or in person after services.

Women's Fellowship Events!

1) There will be a hike on Saturday, 9/7 at 10:00am at the Stowe Mountain resort cross country ski center trails. It is located about 5.4 miles up the mountain rd on left. The hike itself is moderate two hour walk along the xc ski trails. It is not that steep. I will give more details to those that are interested. Please contact megscotti@mac.com

2) There will be a craft class to make angels from old paperback books (please see pictures). You can either keep yours or donate it to the Christmas Fair to sell. It is a two day class on October 3 and 4 from 2:00 - 4:00. Theresa and Meg will be sharing our knowledge which we learned from the Island Arts class. We will be sending out more details as we get closer to the class. Please contact megscotti@mac.com

Mission of the Month: Jenna's Promise!

The mission of Jenna’s promise is to create a network of support that will help people suffering from substance use disorder. Their wish is to open doors and remove the barriers for people seeking treatment, ensuring healthy and sustaining patient recovery. 

To learn more about Jenna’s Promise and the work they do visit their website at: https://jennaspromise.org/.

To support Jenna’s Promise, you can contribute online at their website or purchase their coffee at: https://www.jennaspromiseroasting.com/

Green Tip for September!

Do you find that you waste more food than you want? Food waste placed in trashbags and landfilled is a significant contributor to methane, a green house gas. In fact, food waste makes up 24% of solid waste in landfills¹.

Composting your food is one way to repurpose your food waste. But of course you know that!  Recently on a New York Time Wirecutter podcast, they presented the following tips to reduce food waste:

1. Buy more frozen vegetables and berries. They are more nutritious than fresh veg, picked at the height of ripeness and frozen immediately, and of course they won’t rot as you find you still can’t get yourself to steam that head of broccoli.

2. Place new items in the back of fridge and move older ones to the front.

3. Place leftovers in clear containers allowing you to see what’s in there. Out of sight, out of mind. . . and in the compost bin.

4. Label and date leftovers. 

5. Kids didn’t eat the quinoa as you had hoped? Make quinoa muffins within the week!

1. https://www.epa.gov/land-research/quantifying-methane-emissions-landfilled-food-waste