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 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
22 January 2012 -- 8:30 & 10:00 a.m.
“Blessed are the peacemakers….”
Matthew 5: 9
THE GATHERING
PRELUDE Largo (Symphony 9) arr. from Dvorak
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
INTROIT
CALL TO WORSHIP: adapted from B. Prewer
Leader: Let us center ourselves not on our wants or difficulties but on our God:
People: in the silent places of my soul I turn to God, for God alone is our rock and salvation.
Leader: Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the good news of God,
saying the time has come, the realm of God is at hand.
People: The realm of God is not very far from any one of us,
For in God we live, move and have our being.
Leader: Jesus said: repent and believe the good news.
People: The time has come. In the silent places of my soul I turn to God, for God alone is our rock and salvation.
UNISON PRAYER OF INVOCATION:
Gracious Christ, you came to the fishermen when the prophet John was taken away. Come to us now, as we fear losses of our own. Grant us courage to cast aside the nets that bind us, to follow you into true freedom and newness of life. Help us to be faithful disciples that we might inspire others to follow in your ways. Amen.
*HYMNS & PSALMS # 345 Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
CONFESSION AND PRAISE
CALL TO PRAYER
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION: adapted from S. Cervas
God, you call us and sometimes we duck under the table hoping you didn’t notice us. You call us and sometimes we try to look too busy to be bothered at the moment. You call us and sometimes we just say, “No!” We know that we aren’t expected to do everything but we often forget that you call us to be ourselves in the places where our very self is what is most needed. So give us the grace to say “Yes” to your call even now as we offer our silent confessions….
SILENT PRAYER
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
*(8:30) GLORIA PATRI (H & P # 579)
*(10:00) HYMNS & PSALMS # 344 Christ of the Upward Way
After the first verse Church School participants in grades Pre-K through 8 will leave for their classes.
SERVICE OF THE WORD
SCRIPTURE: Mark 1: 14 - 20 Deacon Tigelaar
SERMON: "Caught and Released” Rev. Robert
*SERMON HYMN: Jesus Calls Us O’er the Tumult (in bulletin)
RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE
JOYS AND CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER (trespasses)
CALL TO OFFERING
OFFERTORY You Are Called to Tell the Story D. Williams
You are called to tell the story, passing words of life along,
then to blend your voice with others as you sing the sacred song.
Christ be known in all our singing, filling all with songs of love.
You are called to teach the rhythm of the dance that never ends,
then to move within the circle, hand in hand with strangers, friends.
Christ be known in all our dancing, touching all with hands of love.
You are called to set the table, blessing bread as Jesus blest,
then to come with thirst and hunger, needing care like all the rest.
Christ be known in all our sharing, feeding all with signs of love.
May the One whose love is broader than the measure of all space
give us words to sing the story, move among us in this place.
Christ be known in all our living, filling all with gifts of love.
text: Ruth Duck, (c) 1992
*HYMN: You Walk Along Our Shoreline (in bulletin)
BENEDICTION
BENEDICTION RESPONSE: Amen
POSTLUDE Fanfare and Procession K. Chapman
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Immediately following the 10am worship service, please join us downstairs in Fellowship Hall for refreshments and fellowship today hosted by the Pilgrim Fellowship Committee.
The Adult Forum is at 11:30am in the Chapel: We welcome back Aida Mansoor, who will speak with us about the Role of Women in Islam. All are invited.
Greeters: Martin Ewing & David Colton
Ushers: (8:30) Nancy Howard and Ted Fessel
(10:00) Dave Knapp, Miriam Olsen, Kyle Ondricek, Eva Ewing
Breadbaker: Gina Ledwith
Sound System: JB Catlin
The flowers on the Communion Table are given in loving memory of Robert Campaigne by his wife Jan, daughter Cathy, son Russell and daughter in law, Mary Jo Kestner.
Deaconess for January is Eva Ewing (203-315-5160). Please make her aware of new births, adoptions, or anyone who needs a note of encouragement or sympathy. Call Mary Norris (203-457-9483) for information about our Prayer Shawl Ministry.
Deacon for January is Anita Soucy (203-457-9834). If you have questions, concerns or compliments, please speak with her.
CDs of worship services are available to sign out in Spencer House; sermon recordings are on our website: wwwfirstchurchguilford.org.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Official Call to Annual Meeting 2012
To the members of The First Congregational Church of Guilford, Inc.:
The Annual Meeting of the First Congregational Church of Guilford, Inc., will be held on Sunday morning, February 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary, directly following the 10:00 a.m. service to:
1. Receive and act upon the reports and recommendations of the Ministers
2. Receive and act upon the reports and recommendations of the Boards, Committee and Organizations of the Church
3. Act upon the proposed changes to the By-Laws of the First Congregational Church of Guilford, CT, as submitted
by Church Council
4. Act upon the proposed 2012 Operating Budget, as submitted by Church Council
5. Act upon the proposed 2012 Community and World Concerns budget, as submitted by the CWC Board
6. Receive the report of the Nominating Committee and act upon their recommendations for Officers and Members of
Boards and Committees of the Church
Respectfully submitted,
Dianne Hughes, Clerk
Copies of the Book of Reports for the Annual Meeting are now in the Narthex.
Please Help Us Save Postage by picking up your 2011 Pledge Envelopes and 2011 Year-end Statement of Giving. Thank you!
A Youth Happening Movie Tonight 6 – 8pm Grades 3 and up are invited to bring a friend or their whole family, share some yummy popcorn & settle in for a fun movie! Questions? Speak with Chris.
Coach Will Porter to Speak Next Sunday’s Adult Forum - Did you know that one of our nation’s best college coaches attends First Church? Will Porter took over the head coaching job of Women’s Crew at Yale thirteen years ago. In the last eleven years they have gone to the NCAA finals—the top 12 teams in the country. This is a remarkably consistent level of excellence. The key reason explains Tom Beckett, Yale Athletic Director, is that Will is amazing at building a team that supports, respects and trusts one another. Come to the Chapel next Sunday and hear Will, our own Geno, speak about his principles and how First Church can be envisioned as a community (team) whose mission is the work of God. Kendrick
Alpha Club: The next meeting will be this Tuesday, Jan. 24th at 7:30pm in Fellowship Hall. Al Bishop will speak about the history of Bishop’s Orchards. All are welcome!
Silver Lake Summer Programs: Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Registration is now open for Silver Lake Summer Outdoor Ministries Programs. These fun, week-long UCC Christian camps are offered to youth aged 8-18 years. They’ll swim, sing, conquer the high and low ropes courses, play basketball & other games, eat s’mores around a campfire, get creative in ceramics, make new friends, develop sustainable connections with nature and each other in sustainable and spiritual ways! Register and get more info about open house and more at www.silverlakect.org Limited need-based scholarships available. Contact Chris at 203-453-3324 or , email him at
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“Get in Tune” Songwriting Workshop for Kids in Grades 2 – 5 - with Chuck E. Costa Saturday, Jan. 28th 9:30 – 11:30am in Griswold Hall. $10 suggested donation. For more information please call the Music Office at 203-458-9701.
Open Meditation Group– Anyone interested in a meditation experience is welcome to participate on Mondays at 4:00pm in the Minear Library.
Invitation of Christian Meditation - Copies of the CD Clare prepared are available in the Spencer House kitchen.
Joyful Noise! Concert – Sunday, January 29, 4:00pm. Chuck E. Costa, is an award-winning songwriter and is Connecticut's "Official State Troubadour." He has shared the stage with Roseanne Cash, Pete Seeger, Andrew Bird, Josh Ritter, Ellis Paul, and Richard Shindell, among others. The concert is free; a free will offering will be received with donations to benefit the Myrtha Licht Fund. For more information call 203-458-9701 or visit firstchurchguilford.org
Grocery Cards: This is an easy way for the church to generate funds to meet the budget. For every $100 card purchased, you can purchase $100 worth of groceries and the church receives $5 or $6. It is a win/win situation! Bishop’s Orchards, Big Y and Stop & Shop cards available from Bob Howard after the 8:30am service and either Shannon Clarkson or Joe Catino after the 10am worship. Thank you!
Guilford Food Bank Needs: 100% fruit juices; canned fruit, tuna, ham, hash, stews; pancake/potato/cake/mac & cheese mixes; dry milk, cereal. You may leave your donations in the narthex.
Guilford Job Network offers free assistance, networking and guest speakers on pertinent topics. All job seekers welcome. Next meetings are on Feb. 2 & 16 at 7pm in the Sullivan Center behind St. George Church. For more information call Fr. Smith at 203-453-2788 ext 204.
CHURCH CALENDAR
FH - Fellowship Hall; GH – Griswold Hall; ML – Minear Library;
CR – Choir Room; CSB – Church School Bldg; BR – Bride’s Room
Sunday, January 22: Clare preaching
8:30am Worship –Chapel
9:00am Bible Study – CSB Room 9
9:00am Senior Choir Rehearsal - CR
10:00am Worship, Nursery care, Church School
11:30am Adult Forum – Chapel
6:00pm Youth Movie - Chapel
7:00pm Pilgrim Fellowship – FH
Monday, January 23:
11:00am Music & Transformation – BR
4:00pm Open Meditation - ML
7:00pm Confirmation – GH
7:00pm Finance -ML
Tuesday, January 24:
7:00pm Pilgrim Fellowship Committee – ML
7:30pm Alpha Club- FH
Wednesday, January 25:
No Children’s Choirs today
6:30pm Search Committee – ML
Thursday, January 26:
7:00pm BSA Troop 474 – FH
7:15pm Senior Choir Rehearsal – CR
Saturday, January 28:
9:30am “Get in tune” – Griswold Hall
Sunday, January 29: Kendrick preaching
8:30am Worship –Chapel
9:00am Bible Study – CSB Room 9
9:00am Senior Choir Rehearsal - CR
10:00am Worship, Nursery care, Church School
11:30am Adult Forum – Chapel
4:00pm Joyful Noise! Concert
7:00pm Pilgrim Fellowship – FH
12-Step Meetings at First Church This Week:
AA: Sun., 7:15am – GH Alanon: Tues., 7:30pm – Chapel
Tues., 7:30pm – Room 9 Wed., 10:00am - FH
Wed. 7:30pm–GH Alateen: Tues., 7:30pm-GH
Fri., Noon & 7:30pm - FH NA: Sun., 1:00pm – GH
Sat., 7:30am – GH
WELCOME TO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH!
United Church of Christ
An Open and Affirming Congregation
122 Broad Street
Guilford, CT 06437
Telephone: 203-453-5249
Fax: 203-453-5589
email:
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website: www.firstchurchguilford.org
We are pleased that you are here to worship with us today, and we trust that you have found inspiration and fellowship. If we can be of service to you, please speak with one of the ministers after worship, or call or email us: Dr. Norris –
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Rev. Robert –
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Our Staff – Partners in Ministry
Kendrick L. Norris Senior Minister
Clare Robert Interim Associate Minister
Christopher Solimene Acting Dir. of Children & Family Ministries
William C. Speed Director of Music Ministries
Penelope Rebuzzini Office Manager
Larry Donahue Sexton
Salisha Miller Director of Pilgrim Fellowship
Liza Catino Director of Junior Choir
Gail Etter Director of Cherub Choir
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