Rev. Teresa (TJ) Mack

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for March 8, 2026 I hear my Savior’s calling to serve the lost and least The hungry and imprisoned, the broken ones like me For in each act of kindness it’s Christ for whom we care All worthy of our love – since it’s God’s face we bear   DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME starts at 2:00 am, Sunday, March 8. Don’t forget to “spring forward” so as not to be late for church.       Choir rehearsals are on Sunday mornings at 9:10am. All are welcome.   Palm Sunday i

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for March 1, 2026 Christ is the world's Light, Christ and none other; / born in our darkness, he became our brother. / Christ is the world's peace, Christ and none other; / no one can serve God and despise another. / Christ is the world's life, Christ and none other; / sold once for silver, murdered here, our brother / Give God the glory, God and none other; / give God the glory, Spirit, three in one.   Choir rehearsals are on Sunday mornings at 9

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for February 22, 2026 Jesus, tempted in the desert, lonely, hungry, filled with dread: “Use your power,” the tempter tells him; “Turn these barren rocks to bread!” “Not alone by bread,” he answers, “Can the human heart be filled. Only by the Word that calls us is our deepest hunger stilled!”   Choir will start rehearsals Sunday, February 22, at 9:10 am. All are welcome.   Pastor TJ will be on vacation and  working from Wisconsin until the 25th. On

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for February 15, 2026 Though what I dream and what I do   in my weak days are always two,   help me, oppressed by things undone,   O thou whose deeds and dreams were one! Pastor TJ will be on vacation and  working from Wisconsin from Feb. 9th - 25th. February 15th we will welcome Sarina Brooks  back to our pulpit. And on MESOM Sunday, Feb. 22nd , Ann Boudreaux , a Member-in-Discernment in our Sunrise Association will be our guest preacher, with T

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for February 8, 2026   As a fire is meant for burning with a bright and warming flame, so the church is meant for mission, giving glory to God’s name. Not to preach our creeds or customs, but to build a bridge of care, we join hands across the nations, finding neighbours everywhere.   Pastor TJ will be on vacation and  working from Wisconsin from February 9th - 25th, 2026. February 15th we will welcome Sarina Brooks  back to our pulpit. And on ME

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for February 1, 2026   What does the Lord require for praise and offering? What sacrifice, desire or tribute did you bring? Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God.   Sunday we will share Holy Communion .  For those who will receive the sacraments at home, please prepare a piece of bread or a cracker, and a cup of juice or wine and join us at the table. Also, we will be receiving non-perishable food items, toiletries, and pet food for the

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for January 25, 2026   “So My Word returns not fruitless; does not from its labors cease Till it has achieved My purpose in a world of joy and peace.” God is love! How close the prophet to that vital gospel word! In Isaiah’s inspiration it is Jesus we have heard! Join us for our annual Installation of Officers and Committee Members  at our   10:00 Worship Service on Sunday, January 25th.   The Meditation Group will meet Friday mornings, at 9:00 a

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for January 18, 2026   You raise me up so I can stand on mountains You raise me up to walk on stormy seas I am strong when I am on your shoulders You raise me up to more than I can be The Meditation Group  will meet Friday morning, January 16th at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Reach out to Pastor TJ or Alison Boden with any questions. ( aboden3321@gmail.com , 609-865-3236) Liturgist & Refreshment Sign-Up Sheet:   What to expect to do if you sign

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for January 11, 2026 Cleansing water once at Jordan closed around the one foretold, opened to reveal the glory ever new and ever old. The Choir  is on hiatus until Lent. The Meditation Group  will meet Friday morning, January 9th at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Reach out to Alison Boden with any questions. ( aboden3321@gmail.com , 609-865-3236) The Homework Club meets on Thursdays. The bus will drop the students off at the church about 3:00 pm

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for January 4, 2026 We who walk in darkness deep, now see the light of morning. The mighty God, the Prince of Peace, a child to us is born.  Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away our sin . Behold the Lamb of God,  the life and light of men . The Choir  is on hiatus until Lent. The Meditation Group  will meet Friday morning, January 2nd at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Reach out to Alison Boden with any questions. ( aboden3321@gmail.com , 609-86

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for December 28, 2025 All my heart this night rejoices, As I hear, Far and near, Sweetest angel voices; "Christ is born," their choirs are singing, Till the air Ev'rywhere Now with joy is ringing. There will be  NO Meditation Group this Friday,  December 26th. Pastor TJ will be on vacation in Wisconsin from December 25 - January 8, 2026. December 28th the laity of our congregation will lead the worship service. Jeff Jeude will lead our worship ser

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for December 21, 2025 Brightly does your manger shine; / Glorious is its light divine. Let not sin o’er cloud this light; / Ever be our faith thus bright. Choir rehearsals are at 9:10 on Sunday mornings. All are welcome!   December 21st, we will be receiving the Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross Offering . This is an annual UCC offering that expresses our thanks to retired and active UCC pastors and lay church workers and their families

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for December 14, 2025 The King shall come when morning dawns, And light triumphant breaks; When beauty gilds the eastern hills, And life to joy awakes.   Choir rehearsals are at 9:10 on Sunday mornings. All are welcome!   The Emmaus Center Christmas gifts for the giving tree in the Fellowship Hall need to be returned to the church, unwrapped and with the tags attached by Sunday, December 14th. The Outreach Committee will deliver the gifts on Monda

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for December 7, 2025 As a green bud in the springtime is the sign of life renewed, so may we be signs of oneness ’mid earth’s peoples, many hued. As a rainbow lights the heavens when a storm is past and gone, may our lives reflect the radiance of God’s new and glorious dawn.   Choir rehearsals are at 9:10 on Sunday mornings. All are welcome!   Sunday we will share Holy Communion .  For those who will receive the sacraments at home, please prepare

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for November 30, 2025 Heaven's hope awaken With a Baby's cry Still his voice breaks Through the night Rejoice Peace on Earth has come   Choir rehearsals are at 9:10 on Sunday mornings. All are welcome!   Please plan on joining Pastor TJ this Advent Season for this lively study focusing on Advent scriptures and the wonders of birds.  We will meet on Thursdays Dec. 4th, 11th, and 18th at 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and on Zoom.   Chris Ross has a

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for November 23, 2025 Sing to the Lord of harvest, / sing songs of love and praise; with joyful hearts and voices / your alleluias raise. By God the rolling seasons / in fruitful order move; sing to the Lord of harvest / a joyous song of love. Choir rehearsals are at 9:10 on Sunday mornings. All are welcome! On Sunday, November 23rd , Associate Conference Minister, Rev. John Fiscus, will deliver the Message from our pulpit. We will have a special

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for November 16, 2025 Lead us forward into freedom; from despair your world release, that, redeemed from war and hatred, all may come and go in peace. Show us how through care and goodness fear will die and hope increase.   Choir rehearsals are at 9:10 on Sunday mornings. All are welcome!   Meditation continues every Friday morning at 9:00 am at the Union Congregational Church until next July, when it moves back to the HP Chapel. Reach out to Past

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for November 9, 2025 O love of God, our shield and stay Through all the perils of our way! Eternal love, in Thee we rest, Forever safe, forever blest.   Choir rehearsals are at 9:10 on Sunday mornings. All are welcome!   Meditation continues every Friday morning at 9:00 am at the Union Congregational Church until next July, when it moves back to the HP Chapel. Reach out to Pastor TJ or Alison Boden with any questions. ( aboden3321@gmail.com , 609-

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for November 2, 2025 Why not change the world? / Why not count the cost? Why not surrender all we are / To seek and love the lost? It all begins with kindness / And the change within the heart So, why not change the world? / Why not make a start?   Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 2 at 2:00 AM. Don’t forget to set your clocks back before going to bed Saturday night.         Choir rehearsals are at 9:10 on Sunday mornings. All are welcom

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for October 19, 2025 Rejoice in God's saints today and all days A world without saints forgets how to praise Their faith in acquiring the habit of prayer Their depth of adoring, Lord, help us to share   Choir rehearsals are at 9:10 on Sunday mornings. All are welcome!   Meditation continues every Friday morning at 9:00 am at the Union Congregational Church until next July, when it moves back to the HP Chapel. Reach out to Pastor TJ or Alison Boden