Bulletin, 1/30/2011

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FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
30 January 2011 -- 8:30am &  10:00 a.m.

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

“Let Mutual Love Continue.”
Hebrews 13: 1

THE GATHERING

PRELUDE:                   Prelude and Fugue in E                  V. Lübeck
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
INTROIT:                 Come, Ye That Love the Lord       arr. A. Parker
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader:    Look for the signs of God’s presence.
All:    There is celebration in the air, joy abounds!
Leader:    Look for the signs of God’s presence.
All:    The lonely are noticed, community grows!
Leader:    Look for the signs of God’s presence.
All:    The oppressed are freed!
Leader:    Look for the signs of God’s presence.
All:    Those who cannot understand receive insight!
Leader:    Look for the signs of God’s presence.
All:    The suffering find compassion, the bereaved find comfort!
Leader:    Look for the signs of God’s presence.
All:    God’s Word is taken to heart.  Faith is alive!

*HYMNS & PSALMS # 274  O God of Earth and Space

(8:30)  CONFESSION AND PRAISE
A PRAYER FOR COMMUNITY:
Leader:    When we are in community, Loving God,
All:    We will be aware of the joys and frustrations of those around us.
(Time for silent reflection)
Leader:    When we are in community, Loving God,
All:    We will be aware of the gifts and talents of community members, and encourage their use.
(Time for silent reflection)
Leader:    When we are in community, Loving God,
All:    We will plan and work to bring Good News to our neighborhood.
(Time for silent reflection)
Leader:    When we are in community, Loving God,
All:    We will take the love of Christ to heart, and show the love of Christ to the downhearted, the oppressed, the bewildered, and those who feel trapped.
(Time for silent reflection)
WORDS OF ASSURANCE:
Leader:    This is our belief,
All:    In our growing sense of oneness in Christ, in our willingness to know and root out our selfishness,  we will find the salvation we seek,
Leader:    The salvation which Christ lived and died.
All:    Amen.
*GLORIA PATRI

(10:00) WORD FOR ALL AGES
Word for All Ages
*HYMN:                            Different is Beautiful   (in bulletin)
Church School participants, Pre-K through Grade 8, may leave for their classes after the first verse of this hymn.

SERVICE OF THE WORD

SCRIPTURE:                I Corinthians 12: 12-27             Deacon Huhn
SERMON:                       “Many Eyes to See”                     Dr. Norris
*HYMNS & PSALMS # 273  O God the Creator

RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE

JOYS AND CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER  (trespasses)
CALL TO OFFERING:
OFFERTORY:              With a Voice of Singing                  M. Shaw
*HYMNS & PSALMS # 386    O For a World
BENEDICTION AND COMMISSIONING:
Leader:    As we leave this church,  break down the barriers that divide us:
All:    the barrier of superiority that keeps us from seeing the ability of others;
the barrier of pride that keeps us from accepting new ways and new truth;
the barrier of superficiality, that keeps us from revealing our true selves.
the barrier of indifference, that keeps us from giving and experiencing the love of God.  
BENEDICTION RESPONSE:  Amen
POSTLUDE:                            Epilogue                         H. Schröeder
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Please join us for the Adult Forum at 11:30am in the Chapel: Paul Kirwin, MD, geriatric psychiatrist and part of our First Church family, will speak with us about elder care issues.  

Ushers: (8:30)  Nancy Howard and Ted Fessel
(10:00)  David Johnson, Lyla Johnson, Marcia Myhre, Kim Beckett
Breadbaker:  Barbara Bishop
Sound System:  JB Catlin

The flowers today are given by Ellen L. Bell in loving memory of her parents, Edward B. and Frances A. Leete.

CDs of worship services are available to sign out in Spencer House; sermon recordings are on our website: wwwfirstchurchguilford.org.

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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

2011 Pledge Envelopes Available in the Narthex --if you requested envelopes in the last 2 weeks, your envelopes are available now.

Year-End Statements of Giving Available Today in the Narthex.

2010 Book of Reports Available in Narthex - Please take one (per family) so you can read the reports in advance of the Annual Meeting, and bring it with you the day of the meeting.

Last Day of Rotation Church School Unit: Children in Grades 1-5 conclude their exploration of the Zacchaeus story by traveling through the different theme-based classrooms.  Stage: Grades 3/4; Cooking: Grade 2; Games/Science: Grade 1; Photography: Grade 5.

Joyful Noise! Concert Today 4:00pm in the Sanctuary.  The Crosswinds Trio  featuring Gary Ross on trumpet, Larry Kursar on french horn and Michael Toth on piano.   They have arranged many classic pieces for their unique sound: from Bernstein to Bolling, Rossini and Handel to Copeland and Gershwin. Their wonderful arrangements will be sure to please everyone in the family, and they are funny, too!   Free-will offering benefits The Myrtha Licht Fund.

Pilgrim Fellowship: Meeting tonight at 7pm, Fellowship Hall. Leadership please arrive at 6:30pm.

OFFICIAL CALL TO ANNUAL MEETING  2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011

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 6, 2011, at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary, directly following the 10:00am 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, Committees and Organizations of the church,
3.  Act upon the proposed 2011 Operating Budget, as submitted by Church Council,
4.  Act upon the proposed 2011 Community and World Concerns budget, as submitted by the CWC Board,
5.  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

Silver Lake Registrations Now Open!!  Register for Summer 2011 camp conferences at Silver Lake Conference Center, our UCC camp in Sharon, CT. Kids and youth from our church who have gone to Silver Lake have found it to be a life-changing place of community, fun, and faith. If you are currently in 3rd grade through High School, see more information at www.silverlakect.org.

Attention Music Lovers:  Morris Pleasure & Co. will perform an evening of jazz and funk at GHS on Sat., Feb. l2, 8pm, to benefit the Guilford A Better Chance and the GHS Music & Drama programs.  Advance tickets available thru the Hole in the Wall Thrift Shop, www.guilfordabc.org, or Breakwater Books.

Guilford Food Bank Needs: 100% fruit juices; canned fruit, tuna, ham, hash, stews; pancake/meal/potato/cake mixes; boxed mac & cheese; dry milk & cereal.  Leave your donations in the narthex.

CHURCH CALENDAR

FH - Fellowship Hall;  GH – Griswold Hall; ML – Minear Library;
CR – Choir Room; CSB – Church School Bldg; BR – Bride’s Room

Sunday, Jan. 30:  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
12:15pm  Called to Care Lunch - FH
4:00pm  Joyful Noise! Concert – Sanctuary
7:00pm  Pilgrim Fellowship - FH

Monday, Jan. 31:
11:00am  Music & Transformation – BR
7:30pm  Confirmation 2 – GH

Tuesday, Feb 1:
3:00pm  Middle School Youth Group – FH
5:00pm  GSA Troop 2117- FH
6:00pm  Music Committee - CR
7:00pm  Board of Deacons – ML
7:00pm  Board of Christian Education – GH

Wed., Feb 2:
4:00pm  Cherub Choir – GH
4:00pm  Junior Choir – FH
7:00pm  Deepening Spiritual Connections - ML

Thurs., Feb. 3:
7:00pm  BS Troop 474-FH
7:15pm  Senior Choir Rehearsal – CR

Sunday, Feb. 6:   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
11:00am  Annual Meeting- Sanctuary
Noon – Annual Luncheon - 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                   OA:        Thurs., 7:00pm – Room 9

WELCOME TO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH!
United Church of Christ
An Open and Affirming Congregation

122 Broad Street  Guilford, CT  06437
203-453-5249 (phone & fax)
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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 either after worship, or call or email us:  
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To make an appointment with a minister, please call the Church Office.

OUR STAFF – PARTNERS IN MINISTRY
Kendrick L. Norris                                                      Senior Minister
Clare Robert                                               Interim Associate Minister
Lisa Horst Clark              Associate Minister for Children & Families
William C. Speed                                   Director of Music Ministries
Penelope Rebuzzini                                                     Office Manager
Larry Donahue                                                                          Sexton
Liza Catino                                                         Junior Choir Director
Gail Etter                                                          Cherub Choir Director