Message from Rev Melanie for November 2021

"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."

--Psalm 118:24

As the seasons shift once again and we turn toward cooler temperatures and even some rain, we turn too toward important days of celebration.  As we head toward Thanksgiving and Advent, let's spend some time thinking about all that we have to be grateful for.  Whenever I am feeling down or frustrated or just plain out of energy, I take a moment to list a few things I am genuinely grateful for.  I actually try to remember to do this every day, but I don't always remember.  I do remember when I am down, and turning to gratitude helps me to work through whatever is bothering me.

So three things I am grateful for today (though I am not down...):
1. the miracle of gentle rain falling from the sky
2. joyful visits with members of the church this morning
3. sharing in ministry with all of you at SCC.

What are you grateful for today?

The above photograph was downloaded from pexels.com
___________________________________________________________

Skyland Community Church, United Church of Christ
25100 Skyland Road
Los Gatos, CA 95033
phone: 408-353-1310
USPS mail: Skyland Church
P.O. Box 245
Los Gatos, CA 95031-0245
Website 


Location: 25100 Skyland Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033, USA

Popular posts from this blog

Finance Team Update August 2021

Image
  The Finance Team added a new member, Jackie Seymour and a consultant, Terrie Landini to our team in June. In late June the Finance team met and agreed upon a process to make recommendations as to the management, use and investment of our monies for the benefit of our Skyland Church community. We divided into two sub-groups to research opportunities and to develop rules and policies as well as recommendations for the use of the monies. We will keep in mind the history of the Milberry fund and the Endowment. One sub-group is tasked with research on the Milberry Fund and Endowment Investments. The other sub-group is researching opportunities for the Board Designated Reserves. The Finance Team will include ESG filters (Environmental, Social, Governance) while researching the investment opportunities. On August 8 the subgroups will return to the Finance Team with their research and make recommendations for establishing policies and general investment criteria which will then be disc
Read more

Rev. Melanie Work Hours and Contact Information

Image
  Beginning September 1st, 2021, Rev. Melanie's days off will be Tuesday and Saturday . She will generally work from home on Thursdays. If you would like to meet with Rev. Melanie in person or via Zoom, the best way to make sure you find her present and available is to make an appointment with her via phone or email. Please plan to wear a mask if meeting in person. You can reach Rev. Melanie at: Church office (408)353-1310 (leave a message) Email: revmelanieweiner@skylandchurch.com ___________________________________________________________ Skyland Community Church, United Church of Christ 25100 Skyland Road                            Los Gatos, CA 95033          Get directions phone: 408-353-1310 USPS mail: Skyland Church P.O. Box 245 Los Gatos, CA 95031-0245 Website   skylandchurch.com
Read more

Message from Rev Melanie May 2021

Image
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21 This is that most wonderful season of the church year.  No, I speak not of Easter, though that is also a wonderful season.  I speak of stewardship season.  The Church has always thrived on the generous sharing of gifts.  From the people who fed and housed Jesus and his disciples as they traversed the countryside to the lending of a donkey to ride into Jerusalem and a room for their Passover feast to the gift of nard to anoint Jesus' feet to even the lending of a tomb for Jesus' body to be laid through the sabbath, the generosity of Jesus' followers is what enabled his ministry. Two thousand years later, this same generosity enables our ministry in Jesus' name.  In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus reminded his people, reminded us all, that we are willing to invest in what we value and what we invest in we come to value even more. A church budget, and a personal budget, is a statement of values, of what is
Read more