10:00 am – Worship – Ellis Johnson preaching
Child care for Nursery to age 4
Summer church school program in Grade 4 classroom
11:00 am – Fellowship Hour in Clark Hall

Some high school students have organized a concert to help victims of the China Earthquake. The concert is this Saturday, June 28th, at 7:30 at the Chinese Bible Church on Old Spring St. Please let your family and friends know.

Suggested donation $10 payable to World Vision, www.worldvision.org.

Lexington and Bedford students, among others, will be playing works by Grieg, Respighi, Beethovan, Williams and others.

Two good deeds in one! Take this opportunity to purchase a green cloth shopping bag(s) available in two sizes (slightly smaller size will not be too heavy to carry!) These bags were sewn and donated by Harriet Chmela. All of the proceeds from the sale of the bags will go to the Lexington Food Pantry. The bags are available in the Church office. Bags are $10 each.

Please note four dates are currently scheduled for photo sittings. June 24 & 25, 3:00-9:30 pm. And September 30 & October 1, 2:00-8:30 p.m. You will be contacted directly by a representative from Olin Mills to schedule your sitting. You may also sign-up at Fellowship Hour starting next week, May 25th or online. More information will be coming soon. We hope for 100% participation. No purchase is necessary.

Friday, May 2
"How Poetry Can Enrich our Lives" will be discussed by several Hancock members. The Poetry Group members are: Rosemarie Sauermann, Naomi Topalian, Jim Martin, Jim Purvis, Phyllis Nygard, Teri Cader and Jane LaRoque. All are invited to both the luncheon ($8) and the program. Socializing begins at 12:15 p.m., with lunch at 12:30. The program will begin at 1:15 and end by 2:00, and is free to those not wanting lunch. Rides can be arranged by calling Marjorie Nickles at 781-862-7931. Make reservations for lunch by Tuesday, April 29, by calling the Church Office at 781-862-4220, or by signing up at the April 27 post-service coffee hour.

No Marting to Glory Bells or Munchkin Ringers

9:00 am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal

10:00 am – Worship – Ellis Johnson preaching
10:00 am – Family Service – The children will remain in worship.

11:00 am – Fellowship Hour – Dining Room

11:15 am – Inquirers Gathering – Pearson Room
Ellis Johnson will share with us the history, theology, and polity of our church. Children are welcome to attend the Inquirer's Gathering, or childcare will be available. The church welcomes new members in an affirmation of faith in front of the congregation during a Sunday worship service. We are planning to receive new members on Sunday, May 18th

11:15 am – Children’s Dance Workshop (see below for more info) – Kathie Stuart Room

No Confirmation Class, HYG or OWL

Dance Workshop begins this Sunday:
Christine Edmonds will return for her popular dance workshop. The workshop will be held every Sunday for six weeks and will culminate in a performance on June 15 as part of the Church School Sunday program. This class is open to all children and will coordinate with the Children’s Choir rehearsal. See Marilyn Becker or Christine Edmonds for more details.

The floor has been swept. The chairs put away. Phil has his voice back and the pennies have been counted. And the final tally for the auction is just over $18,000!! All this could not have been done without the help of parents, members, bidders, bakers, businesses, HUCC clergy and staff, and all the HYG who work hard, play hard, have fun and above all represent Hancock ina caring, faith-filled way during their mission trips. They have inspired us to do our best and to support them both financially and with our prayers. You are the best and we are so proud of you.

It's never too late to contribute! If you were not able to attend the auction and would still like to donate to the HYG Mission Fund, please send a check made out to HUCC with HYG Mission Trip on the memo line and send to the church office.

Thank you again!
Connie Gregg, Emily Gregg, Joan Rutila, Alyssa Kendall, Amy Swanson, Alice Galvin, Janet Woit, Bart Wilson, Jr.

6:00 pm - Preview
7:00 pm - Live Auction (hosted by Auctioneer Extraordinaire, "Mr. Phil" Terry.

Phil has given us lots of laughs over the years and without a doubt has been a big draw, but we are offering you the opportunity to leave with adventures and new treasures that your family will enjoy for years to come while supporting the efforts of our youth.

Get a sneak peek at the items and events up for auction!

8:15 am – Palm Sunday Breakfast – Dining Room
8:30 am – Lenten Book Group – Wilson Room
9:00 am – Munchkins & Marting to Glory Ringers – Bell Room
9:00 am - Chancel Choir – Sanctuary
10:00 am – Worship – Ellis B. Johnson preaching
10:00 am – Church School & JYO
11:00 am – Fellowship Hour – Dining Room
11:15 am – Senior Minister Search Committee – Pearson Room
11:30 am – Lenten Book Groups – Conference Room and Wilson Room
5:30 pm – Confirmation Class
7:00 pm – HYG - Regular Meeting
7:30 pm - OWL

To the Parents of Church School Children:
On Palm Sunday, the children's choir will meet for rehearsal in the Sanctuary at 9:15am.

All of the church school children are invited to gather in the chapel at 9:30am to prepare for the Palm Sunday procession.


COLLIER FELLOWSHIP – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19
We are celebrating Holy Week with Miriam Butts lecturing, with slides, illustrating the special beauty of stained glass masterpieces in our own church and churches of the Boston area.
The program will be preceded by refreshments at 6:15 pm and delicious repast at 6:45. Please make reservations on or before Monday, March 17 with Jacky Deranian (781-275-8935 or Marion Hager (781-2562). The price of the meal is $15.00. We urge you to make your reservations at coffee hour.

Come to Hancock tonight for a U2Charist (U2 music + Eucharist) service of spoken word, devotion, prayer, and the live music of the Irish rock band, U2. Sarah Dylan Breuer, the creator of U2Charist will be here this evening with a live band leading the music. It will be an energetic and exciting service. All proceeds from the offering will benefit Oxfam America. Everyone is welcome at 7:30pm (7:20 prelude begins) in the Hancock sanctuary.

Call the church office (781-862-4220) or email Dana at dana.allenwalsh@gmail.com with any questions.

March 2, 2008
including Mozart Quintet for Piano and Winds
Sunday, March 2 at 3:00 pm in the Hancock Church Sanctuary
Suzanne John, flute ­ Janice Bennett, oboe ­ Deborah Levine, clarinet
Jeanne Paella, horn ­ Isabelle Plaster, bassoon

To benefit the Hancock Church Music Program
Suggested donation: $10 adults, Children under 12 free
Handicap Accessible

more upcoming musical events...

The prayer and meditation stations from the Worship in a Unique Way (WUW) service will remain set up in the Pearson Room and Room 205 for the remainder of the week through Sunday evening. Come at a time you choose to move through the sacred spaces. If you’ve never experienced the prayer stations, try it. For many people, it’s been a powerful way to feel centered and renewed in the midst of Lent. Pearson and Room 205 will remain open, let yourself in, turn on the CD player, and enjoy the quiet reflection.

8:30 am – Lenten Book Group – Wilson Room (note change of room)
8:45 am – Marting to Glory Ringers – Bell Room
9:00 am - Chancel Choir – Choir Room

10:00 am – Worship – Ellis B. Johnson preaching
10:00 am – Church School

11:00 am – Fellowship Hour – Dining Room
11:15 am – Children’s Choir – Choir Room
11:15 am – Search Committee – Wright Lab (note change of room)
11:30 am – Congregational Care Meeting – Stuart Room
11:30 am – Lenten Book Groups – Conference Room and Wilson Room

3:00 pm – Lyricum Concert – Sanctuary (see below)
5:30 pm – Confirmation Class
7:00 pm – HYG
7:30 pm - OWL