The Chimes
News of Acton Congregational Church
In this Issue
October 2015
Presentation of Second Grade Bibles – Sunday, Sept., 20
Minister’s Message
When You Pray
Church Family Album
ACC Calendar of Events
Featured Articles
Historic Campus
Prayer of the Month
The Swift Express
Walk ‘n’ Wonder
Children & Youth
Children’s Choir
Second Grade Bibles
Committees/Ministries
Cornerstone Thrift Shop
Missions Opportunities
Nominating
Outreach
Events
Congregational Meeting
Dinner Church
Kike for Hope
Men’s Breakfast
Movie Night
Picture Directory
Staff
Sabbatical Report
Spiritual GPS Blog
Worship
Stewardship Focus
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It is a long-held tradition at Acton Congregational Church to present our second
graders with their own New Adventure Bible. On Sunday, September 20, fifteen
children received a Bible, presented to them by a parent. This faith formation
milestone focuses on celebrating a second grader's development in learning to
read. Their foundational reading skills are growing by leaps and bounds as they
improve their ability to read for meaning. The New Adventure Bible was
designed especially for children ages 8-12. Its colorful features will make it easy
and fun for them to explore and discover the treasure of God's word. Prior to
Bible Sunday, parents and children gathered together for an interactive and
informative workshop to equip and encourage Bible reading at home.
All children received a personalized bookmark with a scripture verse chosen
especially for them by their parents. Parents secretly underlined the verse in
their child's bible during the parent/child workshop.
[email protected]
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November Deadline:
Tues. October 20, 12 PM
December Deadline:
Tues. November 17, 12 PM
The congregation rejoices in this step along our second graders journey to know
God. May they grow to love and follow God's Word.
-- Merrill Noble, Director of Children and Faith Formation Ministries
Fall Appeal Blog: Your Spiritual GPS
Check this out: Every day in October, I will share a spiritual
practice that will help you discover God's guidance for you,
whatever path you are on. More than a devotional, each
practice is a unique approach to walking with God. Just go
to our webpage at www.actonc.org and click on my blog at
the bottom of the page.
--Rev. Andy
Minister's Message
"What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim from the housetops."
Matt. 10:27
A few months back, a good friend pulled out his smart phone to respond to a text message.
Without my prompting he began to name all the reasons he loved his new phone. I paid attention
to what he had to say, because he is "tech savvy." A week later, my smart phone was soaked in a
rain storm...long story. I was in the market for a new phone.
We've begun the Fall season with a marketing goal to reach 80 new people in 18 months - 80/18.
You'll notice a concerted effort to tell our community about our ministry. While we have not
hoisted anyone into the steeple to "proclaim from the rooftops," we do have new signage, weekly
updates to our webpage, advertisements, and outreach events like Dinner Church to welcome
others into our community with the hope that the Good News of Jesus Christ will touch their lives.
Marketing is simply a form of communication. We are reaching out to people who view our ministry online, in the
Beacon, who drive by our church, who go through our church doors. We are communicating a message. I once
heard a colleague say that churches that don't market are like people who don't talk. It is very important for people
to communicate in order to form relationships. So when a church does not market, it is difficult for anyone to
develop a relationship with its congregation.
The best form of marketing is known as "word of mouth." It won't surprise you that after reviewing all possible
smart phones, I went with the one my friend recommended. As I have spoken with recent visitors, almost all of
them were invited by our members and friends. You are the most effective means for marketing our church to
others. When we speak with others about what the church and our faith means to us, we're sending a powerful
message - we're sowing seeds, we're shining our lamp, we are engaging in evangelism. As of this writing, with
our outreach and God's grace we've already touched a number of new people with our ministry this fall.
--Grace and Peace, Rev. Andy
Church Family Album
We give thanks for the joyous occasions of life.
Congratulations to parents Gie and Debby Lee and to Sophie and Ethan on the newest member of their family,
Emma Charlotte, born on August 28.
Best wishes to the Wong family: Brian, Catherine, and Marcus, on the birth of Fiona Catherine Wong on May 29.
Warm anniversary wishes to Dave & Cindy Berglind, who are celebrating 45 years of marriage.
Children's Choir
This year the children's choir will have two 8-week sessions: a fall session (Sunday, September 13 - Sunday,
November 1) and a spring session (Sunday, April 10 - early June). The choir will sing in worship during the 9:15
AM service on October 4, November 1, May 1, and either June 5 or June 12. The choir will also continue their
long tradition of singing on Christmas Eve, with two rehearsals scheduled (Sunday, December 13 and Sunday,
December 20). Rehearsals will be held on Sundays at 10:30 AM in room 202.
Any child in grades K-6 is strongly encouraged to join. No prior singing or choir experience is necessary. Singing
in the choir gives our children an opportunity to share their musical gifts with the congregation and to play an
important part in the worship service. Please take a moment to talk with your children about the choir and the
possibility of joining. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Children's Choir Director Amy Stimac
[email protected].
Fall Annual Appeal Underway
Whatever path you're on, God is there to guide you -- like a GPS. In times of comfort and ease
or trouble and uncertainty, we will explore how Jesus is our guide. Using the acronym GPS,
during our October services we will explore:
October 4: God's Plan for Salvation. Our Stephen Ministry team will lead this service and
share how our caring ministries build upon the Good News.
October 11: Gifts: Praising our Savior. Rev. Holgie will preach on 1 Corinthians 12 in light of his sabbatical and
encourage us to name and share spiritual gifts given us by the Holy Spirit.
October 18: God's Purpose for Serving . ACC's Youth Mission team will tell the story about their amazing mission
experience in Washington, D.C. last June. Our Missions and Outreach Committee will highlight an important
ministry made possible by our mission giving.
October 25: Gratitude; Plain and Simple. Rev. Andy and Rev. Bob Bachelder from Worcester Area Mission
Society will preach on gratitude as the pathway to inner peace and endless possibilities for abundant living.
Prayer of the Month
Much to the surprise of many, we have shifted rather abruptly from the lovely pastels of summer to a bold
autumnal landscape. Within a short span of time, we see the drain of chlorophyll and the release of dying leaves.
The lessons of impermanence and change surround us in colors, aromas, and the very sound of crunch
underfoot. In New England we have a ringside seat for this beautiful showing of God's breathtaking brushstrokes.
One of my favorite prayers of this season is a poem by the Kentucky farmer, essayist, and philosopher Wendell
Berry from a collection of his work entitled . Within these stanzas I hope you resonate with a phrase or line of
Mr. Berry's exquisite text so that you make it your own and carry it along on your travels.
Enjoy and be blessed. Share with a friend and be doubly blessed.
-- Rev. Barbara
Slowly, slowly, they return
To the small woodland let alone:
Great trees, outspreading and upright,
Apostles of the living light.
Patient as stars, they build in air
Tier after tier a timbered choir,
Stout beams upholding weightless grace
Of song, a blessing on this place.
They stand in waiting all around,
Uprisings of their native ground,
Downcomings of the distant light;
They are the advent they await.
Receiving sun and giving shade,
Their life's a benefaction made,
And is a benediction said
Over the living and the dead.
In fall their brightened leaves, released,
Fly down the wind, and we are pleased
To walk on radiance, amazed.
O Light come down to earth, be praised!
Our New Directory Needs You
Appointment sign-ups are well underway for our new picture directory. Photography starts on October 1 and
continues through November 28. We hope for 100 percent participation so that each of us is included and has
access to this important resource for identifying and getting to know our church family.
Participation comes at no cost to you. Just for being included, you'll receive a free 8 x 10 photo and a free
directory. Your photography session will take an hour or less of your time. When you arrive, you'll sign in, have
your picture taken, and then choose the pose you would like in the directory. All of this will take place in the
Narthex and in the Grimshaw Room. You will also have the opportunity to purchase portraits if you choose that
will arrive in time for Christmas gift giving.
In addition to the family photos, we'll need candid shots to include in the Activity section of the directory. If you are
on a committee, part of any type of small group, in Sunday School, JHYF or SHYF - we need your photos. Please
email them to the church office (be sure to include a photo description) at [email protected].
A project like this takes many volunteer hours. If you can volunteer for even a few hours, it will be most
appreciated. Please contact me at [email protected], or at 978-637-2040.
To sign up today: go to ACC's website (www.actonc.org), click on the Lifetouch link at the bottom of the home
page, and grab one of the available photography appointments. If you prefer, please call me or the church office
to make an appointment. If you cannot make any of the listed dates, let me know so that I can share other options
for including your photo. Thank you in advance for your participation.
--Lisa Scott
Sabbatical Report and Youth Ministries
I find myself grateful and thrilled to be back at ACC after a two
month summer sabbatical, a refreshing time that included
physical rest and spiritual renewal. Many have asked me this
question, "What have you learned?" The primary take away
from my time away was that I needed to reconnect with God,
family, and friends. At times, we as servants for the Lord can
fall into the trap of turning ministry into a routine job and not a
passionate calling. Through my adventures that included
praying and spiritual reflection on a beach in Maine and
preaching at a 10,000-member church in Ilsan, South Korea, I
realized that the Holy Spirit was refilling my empty tank.
September 1, 2015
Main Gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace
(Kings Palace) Seoul, South Korea
I gave my first sabbatical presentation on September 20. The
second part will be on Sunday, October 4 after the first
service. At this session, I will share my experience visiting
Juldosan Cathedral. In 1866, Juldosan was the primary
location where thousands of Korean Christians, along with
nine French missionaries, were martyred. Please join me
and hear more about this historical site in Korean Christian
history.
In the realm of youth ministry, our lay leaders and I invite all of you to join us for Dinner Church on Sunday,
October 4, as our senior high youth and leaders sponsor the dinner. We are also offering an open house night for
all. Are you curious? Are you wondering what happens downstairs in the Appleton Youth Room or on a week-long
mission trip? This is a great way for you to come and hear more about the particulars of this powerful ministry
among our young people.
--Rev. Holgie
Saturday Night at the Movies
October 10 at 6 PM in the Grimshaw Room
Movie night is back, but with twist that will "butter your popcorn." Emmanuel Akyeampong, Tom Ryder, and Rev.
Andy will join Cynthia Williams to present those riveting, thoughtful movies that touch our souls.
Cynthia kicks off the season with Two Days, One Night, which tells the absorbing story of a factory employee who
is given a weekend to convince her coworkers that she should keep her job. Made in 2014 by the Dardenne
brothers, this critically-acclaimed Belgian film dares to look closely at the workplace - the fluid relationships and
the pressures felt by those who live always on the edge. Marion Cotillard has been showered with awards for her
portrayal of the struggling main character, who stakes everything on her two-day quest. Come join us on the
second Tuesday of the month.
Dinner Church: Simple and Satisfying for Body and Soul
"Take this and eat in remembrance of me." Luke 22:19
At long last, our much-awaited fall Dinner Church program has begun. Dinner Church, a simple meal that
combines faith and food, devotion and fellowship, confirms for we Christians that we really "are what we eat."
It's true. Certain foods and drinks underscore our ethnic, our national, and our generational identities, from tacos
to baklava. Other foods and drinks define the great holidays and celebrations of our lives (think champagne to
turkey to hot dogs on July 4). And then there is bread and wine in communion. Food is life unto life everlasting.
In the story of salvation, food is at the fulcrum of faith. Food and drink can be an occasion for sin, for separation
from God, and from others. Food and drink are also involved in many of the wonderful parts of our story as well.
We eat to get to know one another. We eat to know God.
The remaining fall Dinner Church schedule is noted below. Join us, and please invite a friend, and see for yourself
how Dinner Church satisfies body and soul.
Schedule and Host (all weeks begin at 6 PM):
October 4
Senior High Youth Fellowship
October 11 Baxter Group
October 25 Stephen Ministers
November 1 Confirmation Class
November 8 Trustees
--Grace and peace, Rev. Andy
Hike for Hope to Support Lazarus House... with a twist
ACC has a long standing and vital relationship with Lazarus House in Lawrence. For many years,
we have sponsored walkers who help their major annual fund drive, Hike for Hope. However,
given the distance from Acton, many of us are challenged to get there.
With this in mind, Rev. Andy and Rev. Barbara have envisioned an alternative to the Hike. They will dedicate a
Walk 'n' Wonder and a Bike Ride to raise funds for the cause. Rev. Andy's 25-mile bike ride will leave from the
church parking lot on October 4, at 2 PM. Rev. Barbara's Walk 'n' Wonder is scheduled for Thursday, October 8,
at 7:30 AM (meeting in the church parking lot). You can make a donation to the cause by making out a check to
ACC with Hike for Hope/Lazarus House in the memo.
Those of you who want to Hike for Hope are encouraged to do so. Go to their webpage to register
athttp://www.lazarushouse.org/hike-for-hope.
Express Your Passion for Helping Others
Your Missions & Outreach committee is recruiting for help with two short-term tasks taking place this fall. These
tasks allow you to help others in a meaningful way without requiring a large, long-term commitment. Please
[email protected] to express interest via e-mail, or call Tom Gillispie, chairperson.
Fall Food Drive: With guidance from Missions & Outreach, publicize and run a food drive to benefit Acton
Community Supper.
1. Working with the church staff, determine an appropriate Sunday for the drive.
2. Publicize in The Chimes, bulletin announcements, a moment of interest, etc.
3. Support logistics on the Sunday of the food drive.
4. Arrange for delivery of donations to the Acton Food Pantry.
Christmas Missions: The ACC missions done at Christmas not only touch many recipients in meaningful ways,
they are often a tradition for ACC members/families. We are looking for volunteers to manage the following
holiday missions: Operation Christmas Child (shoe boxes), Concord Prison Christmas gifts/cards, Mitten Tree,
and Salvation Army Bell Ringing.
Please consider offering your support for these worthwhile missions.
-- Tom Gillispie, Chairperson, Missions and Outreach
Nominating News
The Nominating Committee would like to thank all those who have served on church committees and in the many
leadership positions. The joy of serving is its own reward, and working together is the best way to get to know
your fellow church members.
If you aren't currently serving on a committee and would like to contribute your talent along with your financial
support to ACC, there are going to be many openings as we enter 2016.
Missions & Outreach
3
Personnel Committee
2
Stewardship Committee
2
Nominating Committee
2
Sanctuary Guild
4
UCC Delegates
1 or 2
Safe Church
1
Audit Committee
1
Usher Coordinator
1
Memorial & Special Gifts
1
Habitat Action
1
If you spot an opening above that you have a special interest in, please contact me and/or any of the Nominating
Committee members below to volunteer your services. Of course, you can always wait for us to give you a call,
which we will soon be doing.
If you have been feeling that you want to be more involved in our church, this could be the opportunity for you to
do so. You will expand your knowledge of our church and its workings, make new friends, and most importantly,
help us fulfill our mission.
--Harry Mink for the Nominating Committee: Betsy Bollier, Allison Hammer,
Kim Laster, Beth Lis, Ivor MacFarlane, and Harry Mink
Where Did Halloween Come From?
We all know the Halloween routine: candy, costumes, jack-o'lanterns, and the ubiquitous "trick-or-treat." If we step
back from this tradition and have a critical look, Halloween is really a strange kind of custom. Scary and menacing
images stand in strange contrast with children happily knocking on doors to get candy. There's pumpkin carving,
selecting just the right costume, and store shelves bursting with candy packaged just for the occasion. Some
homeowners decorate extensively and dress up themselves to greet children. This tradition is a strange
concoction of images and practices without any evident purpose.
What is Halloween all about, really? Why is it so universally practiced in this country? How could it have possibly
gotten started? And why does every child have to say "trick-or-treat"?
Two weeks before Halloween at the Men's Breakfast on October 17, we will plumb the depths of these baffling
questions. Bob Louton will walk us through the remote origins, the transformation through history, and the final
steps in the evolution of today's Halloween tradition. In this story, we will learn how cultures, migrations, religions,
and commerce all played their parts.
All are invited to Hartman Hall. Coffee will be served at 7:30 AM, breakfast at 8 AM, Bob begins at 8:20 AM and
we try to leave by 9 AM.
--Jeff Brown
Outreach Giving
Thanks to the generosity of our members, the Missions and Outreach Committee approved the following
distributions at the September meeting:
$1,000 for Crop Walk, which provides food locally, worldwide refugee aid, and disaster relief through Church
World Service. The walk will take place on Sunday, October 25 in Concord.
$3,500 for Acton Community Supper, which provides groceries and clothing for people in need in Acton and
surrounding towns.
$7,000 for Lazarus House, which provides food, clothing, transitional housing, and work training for people living
in poverty in the Lawrence area. Members of our church also volunteer in the food program and help with the
Thanksgiving food distribution.
We have been able to give away $52,600 so far this year.
--Gil Carley, for Missions & Outreach
Congregational Meeting Scheduled
On October 18, Acton Congregational Church will hold our fall congregational meeting right
after the 9:15 AM Sunday service. There will be only one service on this Sunday.
This church-wide meeting is a chance to update the congregation on important initiatives in
the church, such as:
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The "80 in 18" program to introduce as many people in our community to our church
as we can (80+ people in 18 months).
 Voting on the Deacon's recommendation to call Emmanuel to minister among us.
 Updates from the Trustees on the church finances and what we might expect for the coming year.
 Church Council will provide information about potential church by-laws changes proposed for the annual
congregational meeting in January.
As always, we will be looking for your comments and feedback as well. Mark the date on your calendar and be
sure to attend.
--Ken Sghia-Hughes, Moderator
Our Thrift Shop Reopens
Our own Cornerstone Thrift Shop has reopened for the fall and is now accepting
donations. Shop hours are Mondays and Fridays from 10 AM - 2 PM, Wednesdays from 3
PM - 5:30 PM, and (please note) new Saturday hours from 10 AM - noon. The shop will
also be experimenting on the first Wednesdays in October, November, and December with opening earlier than
usual (at noon).
We still need volunteers during shop hours, and your help with donations of gently used clothing and other items please visit our web page at www.actonc.org or our Facebook page for more information. If you are able to
volunteer your time for this important mission, please contact one of our hard working shop managers, Betsy
Bollier at [email protected] or Deanna Downs at [email protected].
Walk 'n' Wonder – An Outdoor Ministry
Over the past month of Thursday mornings, a varied and changing group of
walkers has meandered with me on various trails: through a section of Walden
Woods along the Sudbury River in Concord; through the Nagog Woods
Conservation lands; along paths of Nashoba Conservation, and through our
beloved Acton Arboretum. We are blessed in this area with an abundance of
natural riches in the accessible landscapes. Come observe some of these Godgiven treasures, hear poems and prayers that celebrate these gifts of natural
order and stand in awe of our amazing Creator of "all things bright and
beautiful."
Kentucky farmer and poet Wendell Berry offers a lovely rational of why you might want to venture out
to explore these riches.
I go among trees and sit still.
All my stirring becomes quiet
around me like circles on water.
My tasks lie in their places
where I left them, asleep like cattle.
Come join this weekly outing when you can and pray with fellow walkers or in silence. It will help you
to "set" your day and walk with God. Each walk's location will appear in the Sunday announcements or
in a Tuesday e-mail to the walkers. Let me know your desire to be on the list.
--Blessings abundant, Rev. Barbara
Acton Arboretum
Nashoba Conservation
Nagog Woods
The Swift Express is Coming
The Swift Express officially starts on Sunday, October 25 for this year's Annual Appeal. Are you still
curious about what to expect? You are not alone. Here are some FAQs about the Swift Express:
What is it?
The Swift Express is an Annual Appeal method styled after the famous Pony Express mail relay system. It
relies heavily on team work. It offers great opportunities for fellowship. You will pledge at home and relay
a saddlebag to a nearby family.
What do I do?
Each family will be asked to be a route rider, relaying a saddlebag to a nearby family. You will receive the
saddlebag containing stewardship reading material and your pledge card. After reading the material, you
will fill in your card, seal it in an opaque envelope and insert the envelope in the saddlebag. You will be
able to make your decision about your giving to God through our church in the privacy of your home,
without another member of the church present to solicit your response. Then, you will hand-carry the bag
to the next family on the route list attached to the bag strap.
If they are not home, should I leave it on their doorstep?
No. Please call them in advance to coordinate a face-to-face drop off. If you cannot reach them within 24
hours, move on to the next family on the route list. The last person on the route list will try the family that
was skipped earlier.
I feel uncomfortable talking to another family about money for church. What should I do?
There is no need to talk about money - even for captains. The saddlebag contains all of the details for
people to make an informed decision on pledging. You get to enjoy the pleasure of a social visit with a
fellow church member. That's all.
What if I live far away or cannot transport the saddlebag?
Those folks will have the opportunity to pledge by mail or at church.
Is my pledge confidential?
Absolutely. You will seal it in an opaque envelope and put it in the saddlebag. Pledges will be recorded by
the church administrator or Stewardship Committee chair, same as last year. Also, as was true last year,
the pledge card will contain both your contact information and pledge amount on the same card.
Is there still a Pledge Sunday?
The Swift Express will kick off on Sunday, October 25, but, we will not walk forward with pledges in
church. We will commission the captains with their saddlebags to start their PX routes.
What else do I need to know?
Have fun and enjoy the opportunity for quick, fun fellowship with each other outside of church. During
this time, you may receive a phone call by a captain to ask where the bag is, as they are helping it along
its way. The contact information of the captain will be in the bag, so you can also call him or her and let
him or her know the bag is on to the next person. If you want to be part of the fun, let us know. Mark your
calendars for dinnertime on Sunday, November 15 when we will celebrate with a chili cook-off from 5 - 7
PM at church (or stop by to grab food to go).
Who do I see if I have more questions?
Bryon Beilman will head the campaign as general manager. Doug Willard will serve as publicity agent. Under the
general manager's guidance will be 35 captains. Each captain will oversee a neighborhood PX route composed of
ten homes.
Be Swift to Serve this fall!
-- Bryon Beilman, on behalf of the Stewardship Committee
What's in a Name? Historic Past Ties Us to an Exciting Future
We are fortunate as New Englanders to be immersed in centuries of history and historic buildings that we
experience and see daily. On our church campus, we are stewards of three historic buildings on the National
Historic Register (NHR). In addition to the church, we own the "Bean house" to left of the church and the "Walker
house" on right (as viewed from Concord Road).
Due to the significance and status of all three buildings, we are eligible and can apply for grants and funding to
keep the exterior in proper shape. We have started the process of identifying the current needs of each building
and researching funds and grants to pay for these important needs. This is a multi-step process of assessments,
proposals, and applications with the hope of major funding to restore and secure the integrity of these buildings.
In 1993 the Walker House was purchased from the Walkers to alleviate a septic issue at the church. The Bean
House was purchased in 1966, housing first our youth minister and later an associate minister. Currently, both are
rental properties.
Both homes were built around1850 to house factory workers for the Fletcher and Sons Shoe and Boot Company
(location of the library next to town hall). On the NHR, the Bean House is listed as the "John Fletcher House" after
the factory owner. The Walker house was built by housewright Abner Hosmer (not the famous soldier shot on the
Old North Bridge) in 1846, and the structure is named by the NHR the "Abner Hosmer House."
As we embark on this important preservation of history, let's start using the historic names and take pride in the
role that our properties played in Acton's history. There are many phases of approvals and projects. We will keep
you updated on the progress and the congregations expected important participation on this initiative.
--Dave Clough, Chair, Board of Trustees
When You Pray
"In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be
made known unto God." - Philippians 4:6
Please put this sheet in a place where you will be reminded to pray for others, rejoicing in God's faithfulness. We
urge you to send notes and cards. Please pray for:
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Bob Condon recovering from a recent hospitalization.
Billie Kinch who will be having knee replacement surgery on October 6 at Emerson Hospital.
Paul Storment, recovering from a stroke, and for his wife Sydney as she supports him.
Nick Giaconia as he heals from recent surgery.
Peter Bollier during his ongoing cancer treatments.
Gary Rose as he recovers from surgery.
Sandy Masson as she continues her cancer treatments.
Heather Makris, recovering from a broken wrist.
Victor Johnson, Molly Mink's brother-in-law, dealing with major health challenges.
Dave Barr as he continues his rehabilitation from surgery.
Jenna Barr Hight, Dave and Patty's daughter, recovering from knee realignment surgery, and for Patty,
caretaker to both of her loved ones.
Our ACC sexton Mike Wilson's dear friend, Jeanne St. Cyr who is facing cancer treatments.
Ellen and Janice Hartford's friend Kelly McCue, currently undergoing chemotherapy.
Carol Matson and her family: Mark, David, and Ben, as they deal with her Parkinson's disease.
Howard Smillie as he regains strength.
Jenny James, Judy's daughter, who has ongoing health challenges.
October 2015
The Chimes
The mission of The Chimes is to
equip and encourage readers to
participate fully in the life of Acton
Congregational Church.
Submissions are welcome.
All articles will be edited for style
and length.
Complete article
submission
guidelines
and
deadline schedule are available
on the church website.
Senior Minister: Andrew
Armstrong; Associate Minister
Holgie Choi and Barbara Aiello;
Moderator: Ken Sghia-Hughes
Secretary: Tracy Lane;
Editors: Cindy Schimpf, Charlie
Hartford and Judy James
Acton Congregational Church
12 Concord Road
Acton, MA 01720
Phone: 978-263-2728
Fax: 978-263-9457
Website: www.actonc.org
Email: [email protected]
November Deadline:
Tues. October 20, 12 PM
December Deadline:
Tues. November 17, 12 PM
Acton Congregational Church
Caring Ministries Sunday
October 4 – Both Services
Roll Call Meeting
October 18, 10:30 AM
and
One Service Sunday-9:15 AM