We rejoice to report the Easter Collection for Payson Park Church has sent $3,000.00 to purchase TWO “Houses of Blessings” for the people of Chile. Between the impact of the initial earthquake and the tsunami, coupled with the substantial aftershocks that have rocked the country, millions of people have been left homeless. The Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ has been in partnership with the Pentecostal Church of Chili for many years and is seeking to stand with them and all the people of Chile during this time of devastation and trauma. The recovery is called “Levanta la esperanza" or  “Lifting Up Hope.” We thank you for your generosity as we reach out to those in need.

IN HONOR OF
WORLD HUNGER EDUCATION:
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL & THE CHURCH SCHOOL
The Christian Education Committee will be coordinating a field trip to Heifer! The youth in our Church School program of God’s Garden, Growing in Faith is planning to visit the local Heifer International farm in Rutland, MA, hopefully on Sunday, October 10. Drivers are needed, so please volunteer with Cindy Lou on Homecoming Sunday, September 12.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
GUEST PREACHER,
THE REVEREND JUNE COOPER
CITY MISSION SOCIETY
Celebrating our continued history of service together, we welcome The Reverend June Cooper, Executive Director, to our worship on September 26, as we are eager to hear about new and old programs that are going on in Boston and beyond. Mark your calendars now for this special mission event!
The City Mission Society, promotes a just society for all people by uniting communities and transforming individuals through service, education, and advocacy. CMS programs help youth and adults achieve their full potential while providing opportunities for congregations and communities to engage in social action and change. This work is supported by the Metropolitan Boston Association of the United Church of Christ, congregations, individuals, foundations and Payson Park Church.
CMS is located in downtown Boston across from the State House, and takes advantage of this central location to help individuals throughout the Greater Boston area.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2010
NEIGHBORS IN NEED COLLECTION DRIVE
Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the UCC that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States.  One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry. Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC's Justice and Witness Ministries to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects. Payson Park Church will receive the NIN offering on October 3, 2010 as part of their World Communion Sunday observance.

UPCOMING DATE, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24
GUEST SPEAKER DICK ROGERS, BRISTOL LODGE

BRISTOL LODGE MEALS & THE CHURCH SCHOOL
The youth in the teen class of God’s Garden are scheduled to prepare the Bristol Lodge meal monthly for the upcoming school year. This mission activity is one of many that is planned for our youth. If you like to cook and would like to help prepare a meal during church school on a Sunday, please sign up with Cindy Lou, Director of the Christian Education.

THE FOOD PANTRY & THE CHURCH SCHOOL
All Church School youth of God’s Garden, Growing in Faith are beginning a new mission activity. On the first Sunday of each month, they will have a food drive to collect for our local food pantry. The congregation is invited to be part of this mission. Please bring in new canned goods and dry food items. The youth will coordinate the donations and drop them off to the pantry. Thank you for being part of our local mission work.

HEIFER INTERNATIONAL & THE CHURCH SCHOOL
The Christian Education Committee will be coordinating a field trip to Heifer! The youth in our Church School program of God’s Garden, Growing in Faith is planning to visit the local Heifer International farm in Rutland, MA, hopefully on Sunday, October 10. Drivers are needed, so please volunteer with Cindy Lou on Homecoming Sunday, September 12.

Would you like to honor a loved one? Each Sunday our altar flowers are given in honor or remembrance of those we hold dear. This program also offers us a chance to reach out to those in our congregation who are sick or shut in, as flowers are then delivered by our pastor or a deacon. If you care to make a donation, please speak with Cindy Lou Benson, our Administrative Coordinator at 617/484-1542 or email at office@paysonpark.org. For those who participate in this program annually, please confirm you wish to continue.