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Join us this week for inspiring music and quality preaching.
Alex Shea Will preaching: "Identity Theft"
Did you miss last week's sermon? Catch it on-line here: Rev. Paul Shupe preaching "Into Life's Fullness"
6:15 pm Join us this week @ the Well in Clark Hall
This week's scripture reading:
Luke 4:1-13
The Temptation of Jesus Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. The devil said to him, 'If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread.' Jesus answered him, 'It is written, "One does not live by bread alone."' Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And the devil said to him, 'To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.' Jesus answered him, 'It is written,
"Worship the Lord your God,
and serve only him."' Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, 'If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, for it is written,
"He will command his angels concerning you,
to protect you",
and
"On their hands they will bear you up,
so that you will not dash your foot against a stone."'
Jesus answered him, 'It is said, "Do not put the Lord your God to the test."' When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time.
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Programs for Children | On February 17th we began a new unit called
"Lost and Found" and will continue our journey into the season of Lent. Upcoming activities include: creating a lenten journey game board, sand mosaques in the hands on room, Jesus' parables in the Storytelling Room and charting maps in Brainteasers.
If you would like to join in helping with the kids activities we'd welcome a few more hands, contact Pam Cochrane, Director of Children's Ministries at
pam@hancockchurch.org to learn more.
Kids Always Singing Around the House? Have them Come Sing With Us! Our new session of the Hancock Choristers is underway and new participants are encouraged to join. Choristers meets on Sunday mornings from 11:15-11:45 a.m. in Room 212 and is open to all kids in grades 1-5. Fun, fast-paced, and a great place to learn about music, singing, and what it means to share your time and talent with the church. Any questions, feel free to contact Mark Morgan at mark@hancockchurch.org
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Hancock Weekly and other Communications Deadlines
The deadline for submitting news for this e-mail newsletter each week is Tuesday at 3pm. Submissions should be sent to: office@hancockchurch.org
Kindly send text and images as separate attachments. Thank you!
Click Here for the Communication Deadlines resource sheet.
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Hymn Sing this Sunday
Come early to our morning worship this Sunday and join in an old fashioned hymn sing! We'll be taking requests from one and all for your favorites. 9:45 in the sanctuary.
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Songs of Lament and Sorrow from A Joyful Noyse on Saturday, February 23rd, 7:30pm
A Joyful Noyse presents
The German Klagelied:
Songs of Lament and Sorrow
During the forty days of Lent, music, just as other human activities and practices, was dramatically affected in 17th and 18th century Germany. Opera was replaced by Passion oratorios. Secular concerts were replaced by pious and devotional sacred music.
At the end of the 17th century the residents of Lübeck gathered at St. Mary's Church to hear Dietrich Buxtehude's sacred cycle Membra Jesu nostri. Incorporating scripture and the text of the Medieval hymn Salve mundi salutare, each of the seven sections of the piece is a meditation on a part of Christ's crucified body. In Dresden, during Holy Week in 1722, one could hear the haunting setting of the Lamentations of Jeremiah composed by Jan Dismas Zelenka. The citizens of Hamburg and Berlin came to concert halls to hear the Passion oratorio Der Tod Jesu during the Lenten season of 1755. Both Carl Heinrich Graun (Berlin) and Georg Philipp Telemann (Hamburg) had set the same text written by Karl Wilhelm Ramler to music, and premieres of the two settings occurred within a week of each other.
On Saturday, February 23, at 7:30PM, in the candlelit Sanctuary of Hancock Church, 1912 Mass. Ave., Lexington, MA, you will have the opportunity to experience portions of these wonderfully emotive works presented by A Joyful Noyse. Musical forces will include choir and soloists, with a period orchestra comprised of violins, viole da gamba, baroque flutes, recorders and harpsichord. A donation of $10 will be accepted to help maintain the music programs at Hancock Church.
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Memorial Service for John Kent this Saturday
 Longtime Hancock member and dear friend John Kent died on Monday, which was his 87th birthday. A service of thanksgiving for his life will be held at Hancock on Saturday, February 23, at 2:00 pm, with a collation to follow. All are invited. Our prayers are with his good wife Marge and their children and grandchildren.
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A Winter Journey at Fruitlands Museum, Harvard MA
Sunday February 24th, 1-4pm Church Family Day - A Journey to Winterfest Days at Fruitlands Museum, Harvard MA. Come take a journey, explore the paths on foot, snowshoes, ski's or sleds. So many choices, all ages are invited to come explore!
 Visit fruitlands.org/winterfestweekends to learn more or contact Pam Cochrane, Director of Children's Ministries
at pam.cochrane@hancockchurch.org
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Building Renovations Update from the Building Committee--Rescheduled!
Interested in the current state of the renovation plans for our church building? Come to the Kathie Stuart room at 11:30 AM on Sunday, February 24th, for an overview of the whole project. See the latest drawings, ask questions, and give us your feedback.
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Kitchen/TV/CE Wing Appeal
 By now everyone should have received an invitation to participate in the supplemental campaign appeal to help fund the kitchen renovation, TV system overhaul, and improvements to our sanctuary sound system and CE Wing. If you didn't, please call the church office, or pick up a pledge card in church. If you're in a position to help, your pledge will be most appreciated! We'll report next week on initial returns.
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News from Hancock Handbell choirs:
Junior Handbell Choir Rehearsals will resume Sunday, March 3rdJunior Handbell Choir Rehearsals will not occur this Sunday, January 6th, and will not resume for the Spring semester until Mar ch. Marting to Glory rehearsals, however, will take place as originally scheduled. Contact Lynn McClain with questions: lhmcclaine@rcn.com. |
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Open Rehearsal Sunday, March 3rd 9am
If you are in third through fifth grade and think it would be fun to ring a handbell (and it is!) please come to an open rehearsal of the Hancock Junior Handbell Choir on March 3. We will start at 9:00 and end at 9:45. We promise that even if you have never rung a handbell before, you will take part in ringing a fun piece of music with us that day!
Joan Rutila and Lynn McClaine
Questions? Email Lynn at lhmcclaine@rcn.com
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New Ringers Welcome!
New ringers welcome--The Marting to Glory ringers invite any middle school, high school, or adults interested in learning about handbells to an Open Rehearsal on Sunday 3/3 at 9 AM in the Bell Room. Come experience the fun of playing music as a team sport. No prior musical experience needed. If you can count to four and know your right from your left, you can ring handbells. Questions- handbells@hancockchurch.org or Cheryl Kraley 781-862-2209.
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Hancock Youth Group invites You to an Intergenerational Ice Cream Social March 3rd, 7pm in the Dining Room
 Dear members of the Hancock community--
HYG (Hancock Youth Group) would like to invite one and all to come and join us for an ice cream social mixer!
Sunday March 3rd at 7pm we will gather in the dining room where we hope to get to know a few members of the church a little better. We will be sharing ice cream, faith and life stories, and I'm sure some laughter, too.
If you are interested in joining us and sharing your story with HYG please contact either Becca Lockwood or Sarah Keeping. We look forward to seeing you!
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Installation of Brian Gruhn postponed
The installation of Brian Gruhn as Associate Minister at Second Congregational Church in Newton, scheduled for March 10, has been postponed due to a breakdown in communications leading to "I's" not dotted and "T's" not crossed. We will keep you posted when a new date is set.
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Hancock Church Security
Do you ever wonder who locks up the church at night and who turns off the lights? Too often the answer is no one! Hancock Church depends on all users of the church to be responsible for making sure that our facility remains safe and secure and that we do not needlessly waste energy. Thus, we would like to remind everyone of the following simple steps we can take to do this: - At all times please use ONLY the lower front entrance or the rear entrance to enter and leave the church. The narthex doors should only be used for events in the sanctuary or chapel. The doors by the nursery school, off of Clark Hall, or out of the kitchen are for emergency exit use only. Signs will be place at these entrances / exits to remind you. Of course, the handicap entrance can be used as needed and in the event of an emergency the closest exit should always be used.
- Anytime you are the last group to use the building and anytime you are leaving at or after 9 PM please check both the front and rear exits and lock the doors as you leave. This is accomplished by simply placing the door lock knob in the vertical position and should be done after 9 PM even if there are others still in the building.
- Please turn off the lights in any room you are using as you leave and turn off all hallway lights as you exit the building.
We all take steps to protect our homes and valued items and we are asking you to take these simple steps to help protect Hancock.
Thanks!
Questions? Call Jim Weston (781 275 8034) or Carmen Kalsow (781-258-9286), Co-Chairs, Prudential Committee
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Congregational Care Coordinator News
We had announced the hiring of the Rev. Ann Williams to be our new Congregational Care Coordinator. Unfortunately, Ann has had to resign even before starting, due to a number of complications. We will continue our search and hope to be able to announce better news soon. In the meantime, congregational care needs will be addressed by the ministers.
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 Thursday morning Lenten Book Group: Help, Thanks, Wow
Explore the practice of prayer, ways to enrich your prayer time, and find your "prayer voice."
Led by Pam Cochrane, Seminarian and Director of Children's Ministries
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Wilson Room --
February 21, 28 and March 7, 14, 21
Jesus' disciples knew how important prayer was for Jesus and they wanted to plug into that energy source. They often asked for him to share his thoughts on prayer as we remember in the Gospel of Luke the question, "Lord, teach us to pray." Jesus answered with "The Lord's Prayer," one all Christians share in common, even though
language and translations vary. What other prayers sustain you, ground you? Ann Lamont shares three simple prayers in her new book Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers. Come for as many sessions as you can as we explore the practice of prayer, ways to enrich your prayer time, and find your "prayer voice."
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Pastor's Class: continues each Sunday 8:30 to 9:30am, Pearson Room
Join others Sunday mornings for a lively, contemplative discussion of the worship theme for the day. The class will be led by members of the group through May, based on the framework Senior Minister Paul Shupe has provided us.
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Bagels and Bible: 9am Sunday Mornings in the Wilson Room
Bagels and Bibles will offer a five week program for Lent titled, "The Path to the Crucifixion: Events Leading Up To Easter." Christians commemorate Jesus's final days by observing the solemnity of Good Friday and anticipating the joy of Jesus' resurrection that is celebrated on Easter Sunday. Often referred to as The Passion, the last days and death of Jesus make up much of the closing chapters of the Gospels. Each lesson will focus on Old and New Testament scripture, reflections or devotions, and group discussions. Please join us for one or all of our meetings at 9am on Sunday mornings in the Wilson Room. Contact Kerra Fletcher at harold3513@hotmail.com if you would like more information about Bagels and Bibles. 17 February- Jesus' Triumphal Entry to Jerusalem 24 February- Conflicts in the Temple 03 March- The Last Supper 10 March- Arrest and Trial 17 March- Crucifixion and Burial 24 March- Death and Resurrection 31 March- Easter: class does not meet  |
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June Cooper of City Mission Society leads Lenten study and reflection workshops: The City in Biblical Scripture
An invitation to personal contemplation as we discern how God calls us to work for justice and peace in the world.
Led by Rev. June Cooper, Executive Director, City Mission Society
Sunday March 3rd & 10th, 11:30 a.m., Pearson Room
The first explicit mention of a city is found in Genesis 4:17. And in the final book of the Bible, the Holy City appears as the bride of God in Revelation 21. The Bible has a lot to say about the City. We will explore the Bible to understand: the positive and negative pictures of the city in scripture, how God feels about the city, what does God want for the city and its people, what did Jesus want for the city, some of the characteristics of the Cities visited in the book of Acts, and the significant of the vision for the Holy City in Revelation.
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Women's Retreat
Interested in getting to know other women in the congregation? Desiring a space to relax and have fun? Seeking an opportunity to go deeper on your spiritual journey?
Come and give it a try!
The 7th Annual Women's Retreat
Friday, May 3rd - Saturday, May 4th 2013
Essex Conference & Retreat Center in Essex, MA
All women, all ages, are invited to an overnight retreat at the Essex Conference & Retreat Center. This natural oasis is nestled in the shade of the north shore and offers structured and unstructured time to the important work of tending to your soul. Whatever nourishes you whether solitary walks, deep conversations, the company of nature, a dip in the hot tub, reading, or writing, this is the space to learn and grow and try something new.
To learn more and receive registration information email Pam Cochrane at pam.cochrane@hancockchurch.org or stop in the church office. Seminarians Pam Cochrane and Becca Lockwood will be leading this year's retreat.
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Help us Promote our Television Ministry for a Grant!
Hancock Church is applying for a grant to help us maintain and extend our television ministry. If you, or if someone you know, relies or enjoys the telecast of our services, and would be willing to share your story with us, please contact paul@hancockchurch.org or 781-862-4220. Thanks!  |
Fuller Center for Housing Adult Mission Trip Seven adults from Hancock will drive to Atlantic City, New Jersey on Sunday April 28 to help get 20 families, primarily seniors on fixed incomes and disabled residents, back into their homes following Hurricane Sandy. It's already been 3 months since their homes were devastated by the storm and their lives turned upside down. FEMA and insurance inspectors have come and gone, but money to do the work necessary for them to move back in has been slow in coming. More information about what you can do to help is available on our website and in the upcoming Herald!
For questions, contact Cheryl Kraley at cheryl@kraley.com or Paul DiGiammarino at paul.digiammarino@gmail.com
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Lexington Food Pantry --February is Whole Kernel Corn month/ March is Canned Fruit
If you donate food in February, please consider whole kernel corn / for March canned fruit. Donation baskets are in the narthex, as well as outside the office and dining room. For more information, contact Caroline Nijenberg 781 862-4465 or carolinen@rcn.com If you wish to volunteer, to help distribute food at the pantry, please contact her to see if volunteers are needed.
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Thursday, February 21st:
9:30 Help, Thanks, Wow Lenten Book Group--Wilson
6p Boy Scouts
7:30p Chancel Choir--Choir Room
Friday, February 22nd:
9:30 Morning Glories--Bell Room
Saturday, February 23rd:
8 AA Women's Step Study--Chapel
10 AA Meeting--Dining Room
2p John Kent Memorial Service--Sanctuary, Dining Room
3p Brass Group--Choir Room
7:30p Joyful Noyse Lenten Vespers--Sanctuary
Sunday, February 24th:
8:30 Pastor's Class--Pearson
9 Bagels and Bible--Wilson
10 Morning Worship-Second Lent-Sanctuary
10:20 Church School--Children's Chapel and Classrooms
10:20 Junior Youth Org--Upper Room
11 Fellowship Hour --Dining Room
11:15 Choristers--Room 212
6:15 Worship at the Well--Clark Hall
Monday, February 25th:
9:30 Projects with Purpose--Conference
1:30p Skyloom--Kathie Stuart
7p Welcoming Committee--Wilson
7:30p Parish Life--Potter Library
7:30p Cub Scouts--Room 208
Tuesday, February 26th:
10 Staff Meeting--Conference Room
11 Worship Staff Planning--Potter Library
7p Standing Committee--Pearson
7:30p Theology on Tap--Orlean's Davis Sq.
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