Bulletin, 4/3/2011

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FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
3 April 2011 --  8:30 & 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:         Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan         Walther, Bach,
chorale preludes based on Hymn #243             Karg-Elert

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

INTROIT:          Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est      Taizé / Peloquin
(Where communion and love abide, God is there.)
Faith, hope and love, let these endure among us, And the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13; 1 John 4:16-17

CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader:  Breathe a Sabbath in us, God, that we may remember creation.  White stars, cold and bright, hard frost, first
crocus, April stirrings of rabbits  and robins.

People:  Lead us into a Sabbath, God, that we may experience  your law. Guide us to the holiness of not-doing.  Walk  with us in the quiet pacing of  obedience,  where joy begins.

Leader:   Lend us a Sabbath bounty, God, that we may open to ease the burdens of others and offer gentle laughter to the weary.

People:  Walk with us this Sabbath that we  may choose healing.  Feed us the sacred bread we need to grow.
All:       Abide with us this Sabbath, that we may touch the human in You and the Holy in ourselves, and so be filled with grace for this and all our days,  Amen

*HYMNS&PSALMS#243  We Thank You, Lord, for You Are Good
Church School participants in Pre-K through Grade 8 may leave for their classes after the first verse of this hymn.

SERVICE OF THE WORD

SCRIPTURE:                   Deuteronomy 2: 7                   Deacon Dear
2 Corinthians 9:8

SERMON:                               “Enough”                           Rev. Robert

*HYMNS & PSALMS # 516  Lord, We Have Come

SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION

INVITATION TO COMMUNION:
Leader:    Beloved in Christ, the Gospel tells us that on the first day of the week, Jesus Christ was raised from death, appeared to Mary Magdalene, on that same day sat at table with two disciples and was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.
All:    This is the joyful feast of the people of God.  Men and women, youth and children, come from the east and the west, from the north and the south, and gather about Christ’s table.

JOYS AND CONCERNS

CALL TO OFFERING:

OFFERTORY:              Show Me Thy Ways                    Walter Pelz
Show me thy ways, O Lord, teach me thy paths;
lead me in thy truth and teach me.  
For thou art the God of my salvation.
And on thee do I wait all the day.      (Psalm 25)

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION

SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP
(It is our custom to wait   until all have received the bread, and then eat
together; likewise with the cup.  Gluten-free bread is served in the pews
on the west/Church St. side.)

THE LORD’S PRAYER (trespasses)

*HYMNS & PSALMS # 276  Great Is Thy Faithfulness

BENEDICTION

BENEDICTION RESPONSE:   "Go, My Children"      Ar hyd y nos
"Go, my children, fed and nourished, closer to me.
Grow in love and love by serving, joyful and free.
Here my Spirit's power filled you, here my tender comfort stilled you.
Go, my children, fed and nourished, joyful and free.
I, the Lord, will bless and keep you, and give you peace.
I, the Lord, will smile upon you, and give you peace.
I, the Lord, will be your Savior, Refuge, Comforter, and Shelter.
Go, my children, I will keep you, and give you peace."  text: J. Vajda

POSTLUDE:  Fugue on the Theme of the Carillon of Hours of the
Cathedral of Soissons                 Maurice Duruflé
+ + +
We invite everyone to join us in Fellowship Hall immediately following the 10:00am service for fellowship and refreshments, hosted today by the Peace, Affirmation & Justice Committee.  

Ushers:  (8:30)  Bruce Hrozenchik and Vincent Samuolis
(10:00)  Nancy Mann, KC Long, Preston Maynard, Eva Ewing
Breadbaker:  Karen Owen               Sound System:  JB Catlin

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

Deaconess for April is Zanne Huhn (203-453-2872).  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 April is Pamela Dear (203-458-6040.)  If you have questions, concerns or compliments, please speak with her.

Deacons’ Fund Collection: In the pew rack you will find Deacons’ Discretionary Fund envelopes.  Contributions are used by the ministers to meet urgent needs in our community.  Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Seder Meal offered on Wednesday, April 13 at 6:00pm in Fellowship Hall. This Passover Meal is what Jesus and his disciples celebrated at the Last Supper.  The Jews have celebrated this meal ever since their release from slavery in Egypt.  It is a family celebration, a meal that tells one of our core sacred stories.  It is our great privilege that Rabbi Hesch Sommer will lead us.  We have space for 100, and 45 seats are already taken by those who have attended the Lenten programs.  This leaves 55 spots for anyone in the congregation.  This is very suitable for children.  In addition to the symbolic foods, the main course will include turkey, potatoes au gratin and broccoli.  There is no charge, but a basket will be available for free-will offerings.  Please sign up in the Narthex if you wish to attend.  If you have questions, please talk to Kendrick or Clare.

Associate Minister Search: As a means to gather input from the congregation for the Church profile and job description, the Search Committee will offer “fireside chats,” as well as ask members to complete an inventory available online via the link on our website: http://www.firstchurchguilford.org, or in hard copy on the table in the Narthex.  All are invited to attend a Fireside Chat with members of the Search Committee.  Three will be offered:  Sunday, April 10th in the Chapel at 11:30am; Monday, April 11th at 10am in the Minear Library and again that evening at 7:00pm in Fellowship Hall.  If you have questions, please contact Pamela Dear, Kim Beckett or Shannon Clarkson.

Pilgrim Fellowship: Meeting tonight, 7-9pm in Fellowship Hall. Leadership please arrive at 6:30pm. Mandatory tool training tonight for everyone. Don't miss it!!

1st Quarter Financial Statements are available on the desk in the Narthex.

Upper Room Devotionals are available on the table in the Narthex.

Write a Letter to a PFer: Mission Trip 2011 invites you to support our teens.  Write a note of support and love that will be given to a PFer at the conclusion of the work week when they are exhausted, but filled with the spirit of what they have accomplished.  Let them know that they are thought of and held in prayer by the congregation.  Please send the letters to Salisha Miller, PF Director.

Annual Memorial Concert Sunday, April 10th at 4:00pm in the Sanctuary. Trisha Snyder, former First Church-Guilford Music Director, is a prize winning organist who has performed in the US, Canada, Europe and Japan, with performances broadcasted on CBC, BBC, La Radio de la Suisse Romande and WICN Worcester.  No admission, a free-will offering will be received.  Call 203-458-9701, or visit firstchurchguilford.org.

Euchre Card Night, Sat., April 9th in Griswold Hall – Enjoy a night out: come at 6:15pm for a lesson/refresher, or at 6:45pm to play.  We’ll finish about 9:00.  A movie ofr children ages 6+ will be in the adjoining room, with adult supervision.  Popcorn & water provided.   Geoff Fix (203-458-0438), Welcoming & Inclusion Committee.

Shoreline Soul Choral Gospel Workshop: Directed by Angela Clemmons, workshop sessions culminate in a hand-clapping, foot-stomping free concert on Sunday, June 5 at 3pm.  Workshops on Mondays, April 25, May 2, 9, 16 & 23rd 6:45-8:45pm at First Cong. Church, Madison.  Registration $90 (Register by 4/11- $80) by phone 203-245-6944 or e-mail  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Guilford Food Bank Needs: 100% fruit juices; canned fruit, tuna, ham, hash, stews; pancake/meal/potato/cake/mac & cheese mixes; dry milk, cereal.  You may 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, Apr. 3:   Clare preaching
8:30am  Communion – Chapel
9:00am  Bible Study – CSB Rm 9
10:00am  Communion , Nursery care, Church School
7:00pm  Pilgrim Fellowship - FH

Monday, Apr. 4:
11:00am  Music & Transformation – BR
4:00pm  Meditation class – ML
7:00pm  Board of Deaconesses-ML
7:30pm  Confirmation 2 – GH

Tuesday, Apr. 5:
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., Apr. 6:
4:00pm  Junior Choir – FH
4:00pm  Cherub Choir - GH
6:00pm  Lenten Supper and Program - FH
7:00pm  Deepening Spiritual Connections - ML

Thurs., Apr. 7:
3:15pm  GSA Troop 2075-FH
7:00pm  BS Troop 474-FH

Saturday, Apr. 9:
9:15am  Music & Transformation – ML
6:45pm Progressive Euchre Party – GH/Room 9

Sunday, Apr. 10:  
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  PF Cookie Walk-FH
11:30am  Fireside Chat - Chapel
4:00pm  Annual Memorial Concert - sanctuary
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                   OA:        Thurs., 7:00pm – Rm 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:  
Dr. Norris – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Rev. Horst Clark – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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
Salisha Miller                                       Director of Pilgrim Fellowship
Liza Catino                                                         Junior Choir Director
Gail Etter                                                          Cherub Choir Director
Joe Catino                                                        Chair, Church Council
Dianne Hughes                                                                            Clerk
Debbie Peluse                                                                        Treasurer
Heather Collinson                                                             Bookkeeper
Debbie Bishop                                                       Financial Secretary
Jeanie Cacopardo                                              Editor, The Landmark
Martin Ewing                                                                     Webmaster