Bulletin, 4/24/2011

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• Published on Friday, 22 April 2011 13:31

EASTER
24 April 2011 -- 9:00 & 11:00 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:  Grand Choeur Dialogué    Eugène Gigout

WELCOME

INTROIT:  Prayer of Desmond Tutu  J. Whitbourn
Goodness is stronger than evil.  Love is stronger than hate.
Light is stronger than darkness.  Life is stronger than death.
Victory is ours through Him who loves us.

Adult and Junior Choirs, Cemre Dogan, timpani, Craig Mullett, reader

CALL TO CELEBRATION:
Leader:    “He has risen.” (Mark 16:6)
People:    “He has risen indeed.”  (Luke 24:34)
Leader:    “Christ has been raised from the dead, and become the
first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.” (1 Cor. 15:20)
People:    “Death is swallowed up in victory.”  (1 Cor. 15:54)
Leader:    “To this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be
Lord both of the dead and the living.”  (Romans 14: 9)
People:    “Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through
our Lord Jesus Christ.”  (1 Cor. 15: 57)
All:      Alleluia, Alleluia!  Amen.

+*HYMN:        Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds   (insert)
Children in Pre-K through Grade 4 may leave for the Chapel during the first verse; those in Grade 5 & older will remain in worship.

SERVICE OF THE WORD

SCRIPTURE:            Matthew 28: 1-10                         Deacon Huhn
SERMON:                   “Resurrections”                                Dr. Norris
SERMON HYMN: Christ the Lord is Risen Today     (in bulletin)

RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE

JOYS AND CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER (trespasses)
CALL TO OFFERING
OFFERTORY:  Christ the Lord is Risen Again!    John Rutter
Christ the Lord is risen again!  Christ hath broken every chain!
Hark, the angels shout for joy, Singing evermore on high, “Alleluia!”

He who gave for us His life, Who for us endured the strife,
Is our Paschal Lamb today! We too sing for joy and say “Alleluia!”

He who bore all pain and loss, Comfortless upon the cross,
Lives in glory now on high, Pleads for us, and hears our cry.  Alleluia!

Now he bids us tell abroad How the lost may be restored,
How the penitent forgiven, How we too may enter heaven.  Alleluia!

Thou, our Paschal Lamb indeed, Christ, today Thy people feed;
Take our sins and guilt away, That we all may sing for ay, “Alleluia!”

*HYMNS & PSALMS # 122  Thine Is the Glory
BENEDICTION
BENEDICTION RESPONSE:   Hallelujah (Messiah)     G. F. Handel
Musicians are invited to join the choir in the balcony.
POSTLUDE:                    Toccata (Symphony 5)            C. M. Widor
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Our heartfelt thanks to the Junior and Senior Choirs for their gift of special music for the Festival Services.

Please join us in Fellowship Hall between the services for fellowship & refreshments, hosted by the Memorial Garden Committee.  

Ushers: (9:00)  Peter Rebuzzini, Louis Zotti, James Latella, and Preston Maynard
(11:00) Clyde Work, Mairi Bryan, Barbara Johnson, Nancy Ruther
Sound System:  JB Catlin

The flowers on the Communion Table are given in loving memory of Leslie Bloom Pruett by her brother, Rick Bloom.

CDs of worship services are available to sign out in Spencer House; sermons are available on our website: www.firstchurchguilford.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.  Mary Norris coordinates our Prayer Shawl Ministry; please call her (203-457-9483) for information.

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pinchbeck Scholarship Application Forms are available for students from First Church going to post high school vocational training or college for the 2011-2012 academic year.  Forms are in a manila envelope on the door of the Church Office.  Completed forms must be returned to the Church Office by Thursday, May 26, 2011.  For more information, call Deacon Betsy Grant 203 457-1816.

New to First Church or Seek to Become a Member? We welcome to our church life all who seek the presence of God, no matter where you are on your faith journey.  We offer Inquirers’ Meetings to those interested in learning more about First Church and the United Church of Christ.  These meetings are also for those who seek membership, and are especially helpful to those coming from a different denomination or faith background.   The Inquirer/New Member Meetings will be held on Sundays, May 1st & 15th at 11:30am in the Minear Library in Spencer House.  Child care is available; please call the Church Office to request it.  Light refreshments will be offered.  New members will be received on June 5th during the 10:00am service. If you have questions, please speak with a minister.

Alpha Club Meets Tuesday, April 26 at 7:30pm in Fellowship Hall. A meeting with the Business Committee will be held to discuss the kitchen renovation.  We will also be packing care packages for The Parable of the Talents.”  All are welcome.

Order for Delicious Care Packages Due in Today! Remember special college students, grandchildren, soldiers or friends with a care package of homemade goodies by the Alpha Club.  If you don’t have a particular person in mind, we will find a soldier or recipient!  Packed on 4/26 & mailed 4/27.  $20 includes U.S. postage.  To order, speak with Mary Norris after worship, or call the Church Office 203-453-5249.  (Part of Living Out ‘The Parable of the Talents.’)

Associate Pastor Search Committee Update: We have completed the information-gathering process with the congregation -- 162 surveys completed during the 3/13/11 worship service; 61 online surveys; 12 attended fireside chats; 1 one-on-one meeting.  All members of staff interviewed.  Now we move on to researching and compiling information about our church and committee for the Local Church Profile.  If you have a question about the search process, or wish to provide further information, please contact Kim Beckett at 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.

Do you know anyone who suffers from an addiction to alcohol or drugs? Whether or not you do, please join us on Monday, May 2 at 7:30pm in Fellowship Hall for a Prison Ministry Meeting to hear Bob Carini, a certified drug and alcohol counselor.  He was with us several years ago and astounded many of us as he described the physiological effects of alcohol addictions and the process of recovering physically, emotionally and spiritually.  If you know someone suffering from an addiction, be it alcohol, drugs, gambling, you will want to be there!  And maybe even bring them along.

Bob Carini worked for the Connecticut Department of Corrections for over 25 years, many of them at York Correction Women’s Prison, where he also started a parenting program for mothers.  In addition you are also welcome to join all those participating in the Prison Ministry of First Congregational Church in Fellowship Hall at 6:30 the same evening.  We will hear from all the working committees, and get updates from our mentors working with inmates at York Correctional Institution and Manson Youth Prison.  Addiction is one of the main things many incarcerated women and men struggle with.  Bob Carini’s presentation will be helpful to mentors and others in the prison ministry to understand what those in the resettlement program are facing.  We’ll have refreshments, too!

8th Annual Roslyn Young Memorial Concert on Sunday, May 15th at 4:00pm at First Congregational Church in Madison. The concert, ‘A Baroque Cornucopia’ performed by the Primavera Consort, will feature familiar and lesser known works by Bach, Purcell, Handel, Vivaldi and Telemann. Musicians include Lawrence Zukof, recorder, Drew Santini, baritone, Richard Erickson, harpsichord, and Susan Iadone, viola da gamba. Roslyn Young, daughter of Jean Young, was a professional violist who grew up in Guilford, attended the Neighborhood Music School, and received her degree from the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. Several of the musicians were Roslyn’s friends and colleagues. Pre-concert lecture at 3:00pm.  Reception to follow concert.  Suggested donation- $20.  Children under 18 admitted free. Part of the Music at the Meetinghouse series at First Church, Madison.



Easter Flowers are given in loving memory of:

Jack & Betty Allen, Rev. Nancy Allen, and Matthew Allen Special
by the Allen Family

Our parents, Eleanor & Howard Angell
by their sons, John and Paul

Roger W. Benton, Ruth Scherm, Milton Benton, Delman Spalding,
Elton Helander and Dorothy Perkins
by Margaret Benton, Ellen Fales and Sandra Schaefer

Our grandparents& great-grandparents: Arthur and Ruth Bishop; Harry
& Florence Juniver; William & Clara Gunther; John & Mary Dunne
by Keith, Debbie, Carrie and Ryan Bishop,
Sarah & John DellaVentura, Allison & Charlie Pasquier

Her mom and sister: Marie Anne Gunther and Mary Candace Gunther
by Keith & Debbie Bishop

My father, Archie Graham, and my husband, Courtlandt Bryan
by Mairi Bryan

Our parents: Marge Dowling, and George & Marjory Caligan
by the Caligan Family

Robert T. Campaigne
by Cathy, Russell, and Jan Campaigne and Mary Jo Kestner

Hilda & George Russell, Bettina & Robert Campaigne
by Cathy, Russell and Jan Campaigne

My parents, Katherine and Charles Noyes
by Kathy Campbell

Liza’s father and our grandparents
Charlie and Betty Cummings
by Liza & Joe Catino

Easter Flowers are given in loving memory of:
Our parents
by Duncan and Sue Craig

Our parents: John & Frances DeSarbo and Herbert & Thyra Schultz
by the DeSarbo family

Richard Selden Eaton, Sr., and SSG Richard Selden Eaton, Jr.
by Sharon Eaton

Betty and Charlie Cummings
by their loving family, Gail, Bill and Emily Etter

Loved ones
by Elizabeth J. Fox

Sean Michael Friese
by Virginia & Julius Friese

Rachel Garcia
by the 8th Grade Sunday School class

Dr. Helmut O. Haar
by Thomas and Margarida Haar

Lewis, Marian& Elizabeth Howard and Elizabeth Daunic
by Richard and Yvette Howard

Edward Hubbell and Paul Reed
by Lois Hubbell Reed

The Kecks, Hartman’s, O’Hara’s and Sims
by Doug, Kelly, Sean, and Katie Keck

My parents, Margaret & Donald R. Knapp
by David Knapp

Paul, Dorothy, and Paul Jr.
by Holly Langewisch

Ben Lyster, III
by Ben, Dianne, and Amy Lyster

Our husband, father and grandfather - Jack T. Magee
by Cindy, Kevin & Laurie, Bryan & Cheryl and Doug, Trish,
Emma Pearle and Jack James Magee

Easter Flowers are given in loving memory of:
My father, Ellis Crum, and grandparents, Emma Crum and John &
Bertha Doyle
by Cindy Magee

My dear friends, Betty Allen and Wendy Sullivan
by Cindy Magee

Nancy and Lucy Mansfield
by friends of Robert Mansfield

Georgianna C. DeMond and Sandra D. Lamberton
by Joan D. McNeil, Lorraine D. Pendleton, Clarence DeMond, Jr.

Loved ones
by Alice Mitchell

Our parents: Albert Peluse and Laurence & Geraldine Stein
by Debbie and Charlie Peluse

Our fathers, Bill and George
by Peter and Penelope Rebuzzini

Aunt Pam
by Meg Rebuzzini

Our son, Nathanael Vincent Robert
by Clare and Patrick Robert

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Creswell and Dr. & Mrs. Eric V. Sandin
by Ann and Eric Sandin

Barbara Trinchera,
by granddaughter Andrea Schmidt and great-grandsons Jake &
Zach Schmidt

Marc Trinchera
by sister Andrea Schmidt, and nephews Jake & Zach Schmidt

Jill and Tony DeAngelo
by the Shank family

Dr. and Mrs. E. Victor Gordon
by Janice G. Teft and family


Easter Flowers are given in loving memory of:
Bill Tietjen
by Ginny Tietjen and family

Our grandson, Per Christopher
by Fred and Catharine Walker

Betsy S. Wells, Peter T. Wells, and our parents: Edith & Arthur Wells and Howard & Elizabeth Sanderson
by Jack and Barbara Wells

My parents, Dorothy and Sylvester White
by their daughter, Patricia

Janice Work
by Clyde & Betsy Work

Roslyn Young and Cary Nearing
by Jean Young and family
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CHURCH CALENDAR

Monday, Apr. 25:      Church Offices Closed
11:00am  Music & Transformation – Bride’s Room
4:30pm  GS Troop 2303 – Fellowship Hall
7:30pm  Confirmation 2 – Benton Beach
Tuesday, Apr. 26:
3:00pm  Middle School Youth - Fellowship Hall
7:00pm  Pilgrim Fellowship Committee-ML
7:30pm  Alpha Club- FH
Thurs., Apr. 28:      7:00pm  BSA Troop 474 – Fellowship Hall
7:15pm  Choir Rehearsal – Choir Room
Sunday, May 1:    Rev. Michael Penn-Strah preaching
8:30 Worship – Chapel
9:00am  Bible Study – Church School Bldg Rm 9
9:00am  Choir Rehearsal – Choir Room
10:00am  Worship/Nursery/Church School

12-Step Meetings at First Church This Week:
AA:  Sun.,  7:15am – GH             Alanon:  Tues., 7:30pm – Chapel
Tues., 7:30pm – CSB#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
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.
If you wish to make an appointment with a minister, please call the Church Office at 203-453-5249.

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                                                     Pilgrim Fellowship Director
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