Sunday, October 9, 2016 - Twenty-first Sunday After Pentecost.

For every Sunday of the year, the official

United Church of Christ calendar lists
recommended Scripture readings.
On
Sunday, October 9th they include
Jeremiah 29:1 and 4-7.
In this passage the prophet Jeremiah writes
a letter to a dejected and exiled Judah.
Nebuchadnessar has exiled the Hebrew
nation to Babylon. This is not a dream
vacation. The people feel abandoned and
pushed aside. They need words of comfort
and hope. They need direction. Here is
Gods advice and it is also a timeless
message for Dearborn Congregational
Rembrandts Prophet Jeremiah

Jeremiah wrote a letter from Jerusalem to the elders, priests, prophets, and all the
people who had been exiled to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar.
4

This is what the LORD of Heavens Armies, the God of Israel, says to all the
captives he has exiled to Babylon from Jerusalem: 5 Build homes, and plan to
stay. Plant gardens, and eat the food they produce. 6 Marry and have children.
Then find spouses for them so that you may have many grandchildren. Multiply!
Do not dwindle away! 7 And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I
sent you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, for its welfare will determine your
welfare.

Paraments and altar linens remain GREEN.

Green
symbolizes the renewal of vegetation and generally of living
things and the promise of new life.

Pastor Bill Krens October 2nd

Morning Sermon:

Sunday

LIVING OUT YOUR LIFE

Is now on YouTube. If you click on the picture
to your left you will be taken to the website.

A Peek at the Sunday Sermon

The Sunday sermon is
titled
The
Christian
Reward Program.
If you are like the Pastor,
you love reward programs.
A bonus because you shop
at Krogers. Extra cash for
using your Discover Card.
Half off on your next meal
when you eat at your
favorite restaurant!
And the good news is that there is also a reward program in serving Jesus. During our
Sunday Worship Service, Pastor Kren will introduce his sermon with a reading from 1
Corinthians, Chapter 3. Hell then explore three different passages in the New
Testament revealing three specific rewards the Christian can enjoy!
All Scripture will be reprinted in the SERMON NOTES bulletin insert. You are also
invited to bring your own Bible (Pastor Kren shares from the New Living Translation)
and follow along as we all receive a spiritual blessing!

See you at 10:00 AM!

Blogging Away! Pastor Kren

has been keeping a blog about
ministry and Life at Dearborn
Congregational. If you are
interested in what makes
Pastor Bill Pastor Bill, why
not visit his blog and read a
few of his articles? Just click
on the picture to the left!

If you havent why not Like Us on

Facebook? Just click on the signs
to the right you will be transported
to the Dearborn Congregational
Facebook Page! Maybe you like to
tweet? You can follow Pastor Kren
on Twitter: @william_kren.

Sunday, October 23, 2016 Pulpit Exchange

A little research into the history of the United Church of Christ reveals that the UCC
churches have long had a tradition of taking part in a pulpit exchange. Its a very simple
idea; two churches agree on a date and then get rid of one of their ministers for a Sunday
morning and send them in the direction of another UCC church.
Its always an enjoyable experience; not only because its an opportunity to hear Gods
Word preached by someone from a different Christian background, but its also a good
demonstration of the Christian unity which exists in the United Church of Christ.
The next preacher swap takes place on Sunday, October 23, 2016, and we at Dearborn
Congregational Church are looking forward to welcoming our old friend, The Rev. Dr.
Geoffrey Drutchas. Rev. Drutchas is the pastor at St. Paul UCC in Taylor.
Going the other way, we temporarily say goodbye to Pastor Kren who is preaching at St.
Paul UCC. Everything returns to normal the following Sunday!

Adult Bible Fellowship

On Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at 7:00
p.m. Pastor Kren is hosting an Adult
Bible
Fellowship
at
Dearborn
Congregational Church. This is week
four (4) of a seven (7) week study on the
spiritual journey of the Apostle Peter.
We are using the Revised Standard Version of the New Testament. Hand out sheets
and copies of the Bible are made available. Of course, you may bring your own Bible
(any translation) and join in on the fun!
Yes, this is a fun, relaxing, fellowship oriented, Bible study! We are meeting in the
Sanctuary entry through the front door!

Rev. Wayne Boyd Memorial Service

A Memorial Service for Rev. Wayne Boyd, will be
held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Dearborn
Congregational Church, at 11:00 am. A luncheon
will be provided, immediately following the
service and at the church.
The family has asked that memorial gifts be
designated to:
Dearborn
Congregational
Church,
Rotunda Dr., Dearborn, MI 48120

16530

Residential Hospice, 5440 Corporate Dr., Suite

400, Troy, MI 48098.

Rummage Sale! Rummage Sale!

The Annual Womens Fellowship Church Rummage and Bake Sale is here. Friday
and Saturday, October 7 & 8, 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. A big and sincere Thank You! to
all who are working so hard in making this a success! And a very SPECIAL THANK to
Pete Stacho, who practically lived at the Church for the month of September and in the
days leading up to our sale. Without Petes hard work we never would have pulled it
off!
The total amount raised will be announced in the Sunday Morning Service. Meanwhile,
please mark your calendar for November 11th the date for the Womens Group Thank
You Banquet held in honor of all our great volunteers! Details are forthcoming.

Prayer Requests
Wayne Boyd Family. Wayne is now with Jesus. He passed away on
September 19th. A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, November 5,
2016 at 11:00 am.
Edith Schwartz. At home and recovering from hip surgery.
Marilyn Beardsley. Continuing medical concerns.
Gordon Grozdanoff. Serious medical problems. Gordon has been moved
from Oakwood Commons and is now home and receiving care.
Pat Stacho. Continuing medical concerns. Also, please remember her
brother Butch who is now in rehab - recovering from open heart surgery.
Shirley Fedraw. Adjusting to her new caregiving facility.
Medical
concerns.
Suzanne Van Ranst. Medical concerns.
Pauline Gourlay. Medical concerns.
David Allen. Medical concerns.

A complete list of prayer requests is also printed in the Sunday bulletin. If

you have a special request please phone the Church Office: 313-2718552. You can also phone Pastor Kren at 313-344-9808.

Sunday Morning 9:00 AM

Sunday Mornings - 10:00 AM

Sunday, November 6, 2016 is All Saints

Sunday. In our Morning Worship Service we will
remember those who have walked the paths
before us and beside us in faith.
If you would like to present the names of those
sacred to your memory that have passed away,
please fill out the form on the next page (forms
will also be available in the Sunday bulletin) and
present it to the Pastor. Their names will be
read during the Morning Worship; a family
member or friend will be asked to join Pastor
Kren at the front of the Church. At that time
there will be a special time of prayer.

I hope this newsletter found you well and blessed. Im looking forward to our time
together on Sunday morning.
With Blessings,

Pastor Bill