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CCB Amazing! 
News & Events to Nourish Your Soul By
November 2013 Edition 
    

Sorry this is late, my schedule has been difficult the past few weeks.  It is Stewardship time and I do ask that everyone please take time on that subject...CCB needs some surprising gifts in 2014!

Help the UCC Respond in the Philippines - $250,000 Appeal

Rev. Taylor asked that we help with the UCC response to the absolute destruction that Typhoon Haiyan did to the Philippines.  Click the button below to learn more about this awful event and how you can help the UCC succeed.  Thank you.


Surprising Gifts - Stewardship Campaign
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Have you ever been aware of the surprising gifts you receive from God?  Some have had that profound moment in life, others will soon realize them...from small to big!

Our Annual Pledge Campaign is kicking off this week and our next service on November 17th is Pledge Sunday.

We heard Deb Cornish's personal story this past Sunday and how a simple sermon was one of her most surprising gifts from God.

Find the details on this year's Surprising Gifts Campaign here and a recap of what Deb shared and how all our gifts of time, talent and funds are like the Mustard Seed Jesus spoke of in his parable.

Visit the Stewardship homepage for a quick overview of why this campaign is critical for our Church.

So many surprising gifts from God have fueled Deb's Faith and Giving, so please take a few moments to visit our pages and start reflecting on what Surprising Gifts you can Give to God!  Thank you.
Fundraising - Scrips & Holiday Shopping is like Peanut Butter & Chocolate!!   

paper_people_chain.jpg It's a busy time of year with the celebration of Jesus' birth and all our favorite family traditions.  The good news is you can literally click from  your computer or order from Fundraising all the special gifts for your family or you!

From iTunes cards (or email!) to a Royal Caribbean cruise, there is so much you can do to meet your normal purchasing needs and raise critical funds for our Church.  All it takes is some commitment on your part to at least check out the Scrip options.

Please support the program as it literally is FREE MONEY for our Church.  With the current budget deficit, our combined efforts will put a serious dent in it!
Q: How Do I Know What's Happening?

You can start here for all our Fundraising News & Events, but you will also notice that it's in multiple locations throughout our website.
Raise the Roof! Buy a Bundle!!
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Yes, the "official" announcement has not happened yet (hint: coming soon!) in Church...but, the "Raise the Roof, Buy a Bundle" program is well underway.

We are seeing support for this wonderful program already, thanks!

To recap, the roof cost approximately $30,000 and now it's up to us to "Pay ourselves back" by supporting this program.

Each bundle symbolically represents those used to shingle our roof and, based on the cost of the project, we estimate needing 150 Bundles valued at $200 each.

The goal is to replenish our Building Improvement Fund within 24 months (or sooner!), allowing us to address other pressing building & grounds improvements. Here is how it will work:
  • Choose what Bundle Amount you wish to donate:
    • Full Bundle = $200
    • Half Bundle = $100
    • Quarter Bundle = $50
    • or Any amount that works for you!
  • Make your check out to the Congregational Church of Burlington and please note your Pledge Envelope # (if applicable) and "Raise the Roof" on the memo line.
  • Give a little now and a little later...or a lot!  Whatever works for you as any amount helps us keep this Beacon on the Hill in tip-top shape! 

That's pretty much all you need to do at any time in the upcoming days and months.  We are working on visuals so we can see how we are doing!  

More News of Interest...
Hear ye, Hear Ye...more news!

 

Be sure to check out the Our Church Family and The Deacons' Bench pages on our website.  They include information for:
  • Poinsettia flower sale
  • Thanksgiving care packages
  • Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service where our choir will participate

Also, the Music Committee shares a special Thank You to all who supported the November 3rd Music Series concert.  All the folks who ushered, baked, financially supported and attended made it the success it was!  We are already looking forward to the Spring concert! 

In This Issue
Surprising Gifts Campaign
Fundraising News
Raise the Roof! Buy a Bundle!
More News of Interest

Pastor's Monthly Message

Pastor's Monthly Message

From the
Deacon's Bench
From the Deacon's Bench

Moments With God
Moment's With God

Our Church Family
Congregational Church of Burlington

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Thank you for reading and I hope to be on a much better schedule for next month's newsletter.

To all committee members and church members, take advantage of our new website blog (or News) by sharing a brief overview of upcoming events, special information or other related news to me or Joanne Kurnik.

We'll get them into the News cycle so we don't have to wait a full month to find out what's going on!  It does take some effort, so give us some lead time like you do for this newsletter.

Thanks and may God's Surprising gifts touch you this month!

 

Jerry Burns
Business Committee Chair
Digital Marketing & Management Chair 
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