Bulletin, 5/8/2011

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• Published on Friday, 06 May 2011 13:37

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
8 May 2011 -- 8:30 & 10:00 a.m.
*Those who are able, standing.

“Let Mutual Love Continue.”
Hebrews 13: 1

THE GATHERING

PRELUDE:                  Carillon de Westminster                    L. Vierne
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
INTROIT:                            Just As I Am
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader:    We gather together to worship our loving, nurturing God,
People:    who like a mother knows us intimately and loved us before we were born.

Leader:    Our God loves us unconditionally, teaches us the way we should go, and comforts us in time of need.
People:    Our God knows us even better than we know ourselves.
Leader:    God’s presence never leaves us and God’s love for us never ceases.
All:    Praise God, the source and sustainer of life!
*HYMN:                        Bring Many Names  (in bulletin)

(8:30)  CONFESSION AND PRAISE

UNISON PRAYER:
God of all life, we thank you for adopting us into your family through the miracle of baptism, and for calling us to be brothers and sisters to each other through Jesus, your beloved.
Today, loving God, we pray for our mothers and all who mother us: who cared for us when we were helpless, who comforted us when we were hurt, whose love and care we usually took for granted, as we often take your love for granted.
Bless all parents, that their love may be deep and tender, and that they may lead their children to know and to do what is good, living not for themselves but for God and for others.  We pray by the power of the Holy Spirit and the name of Jesus Christ.  Amen.
SILENT PRAYER
*GLORIA PATRI

(10:00)  SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

It is the church’s policy that the use of any kind of camera (video, still - with or without flash) is not permitted in the sanctuary during worship.
We welcome the Mull and Lavallo families and baptize Katherine Amanda Mull and Sabrina Manning Lavallo into the Christian community.  Katherine is the daughter of Kari and Eric Mull, sister of Brenden.  Sabrina is the daughter of Jocelyn and John Lavallo.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE:
We, the members of this congregation, affirm our unity with Christ and express our support of these families through constant love, Christ-like example, and faithful prayer.
BLESSING OVER THE WATER: (in unison)
O God, we give you thanks for the gift of water.  Over water your Holy Spirit brooded in creation to bring forth the earth.  Through water you led the Chosen People to deliverance in the Promised Land.  In the fullness of time you sent Jesus Christ who was nurtured in the water of Mary’s womb.  In the waters of the Jordan John baptized Jesus.  With water Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and taught them to serve.  Bless now this
water and grant that what we do now on earth may be confirmed in heaven.  In Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen.
BLESSING OF THE BAPTIZED CHILDREN: (in unison)
O God, uphold Katherine and Sabrina by your Holy Spirit.  Increase in them from day to day your gifts of grace, the spirit of knowledge and reverence of God, the spirit of joy and love, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.
*HYMN:              Child of Blessing, Child of Promise  (in bulletin)
Church School participants may leave for their classes
after the first verse of this hymn.

SERVICE OF THE WORD

SCRIPTURE:                    Luke 24: 13 - 35                   Deacon Smith
SERMON:                  “Breaking and Mending”                Rev. Robert
*HYMN:                    On the Day of Resurrection  (in bulletin)

RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE

JOYS AND CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER  (trespasses)
CALL TO OFFERING
OFFERTORY:           He Is Always Close to You       arr. M. Carbow
*HYMNS & PSALMS # 495   We Know that Christ is Raised
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE:                            Pasticcio                              J. Langlais
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We invite everyone to join us in Fellowship Hall immediately following the 10:00am service for fellowship and refreshments, hosted today by the Harvest Fair Committee.

Ushers:  (8:30)  Sue Craig and Jane Rowen
(10:00) Peter Rebuzzini, James Latella, Louis Zotti, Preston Maynard
Breadbaker:  Charlie Peluse                   Sound System:  JB Catlin

The flowers on the Communion Table are given in loving memory of Dorothea “Toppy” Dudley by her sons Raymond, Mark and Janet and their families.

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

Deaconess for May is Miriam Olsen (203-457-0058).  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 May is Michael Smith (203-458-6622.)  If you have questions, concerns or compliments, please speak with him.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New to First Church or Seek to Become a Member? You are invited to the second Inquirer/New Member Meeting next Sunday, May 15th at 11:30am in the Minear Library (in Spencer House on the corner of Broad and State streets.)  Kendrick will speak about The Congregational Way.  These meetings are designed to help you learn more about First Church and the United Church of Christ, and are especially helpful to those coming from a different denomination or faith background.   Child care is available; please call the Church Office to request it.  Light refreshments will be offered.  New members will be received on Sunday, June 5th during the 10:00am worship service.  If you have questions, please speak with a minister.

All-Church Picnic Next Sunday at 11:30am – everyone is invited! Hot dogs, drinks, some veggie & gluten-free options will be provided.  Please bring some food to share: those with last names beginning with A – G: dessert or fruit, H – Q - side dish, and R – Z - salad.  Food will be set out in Fellowship Hall.  If weather permits, tables & chairs for eating will be set up on the Church Lawn, otherwise in Fellowship Hall.  There will be a few games or activities for the children.  For the adults a “Get To Know Your Committees” game, complete with prizes!  With Questions, or offers of help? - please call Geoff Fix, Welcoming & Inclusion Committee (203-458-0438) or the Church Office.

Living Out The Parable of the Talents:

• Volunteers & Vendors Needed for Church Craft Fair June 4th.  Any time/help you can give during the day would be appreciated!  Also, tables are available to rent; pass the word to crafters & business owners you know!  Contact Jackie Fix (458-0438) or see the Talents bulletin board for more details.
• Plant Sale Sat., June 4 & Sun., June 5 on Church Lawn:  Please contact Debbie Peluse 203-453-5517 ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) if you can help for a few hours either day to sell plants from the North Guilford Nursery.  With the Little Folks Fair & Strawberry Social across the street, we have a built in potential crowd of buyers.  This was a very successful event last year and the nursery is willing to again provide plants.
• Jam-Making & Canning Classes – Diane van der Grinten will teach a jam-making class in June during strawberry season, and a jam-making and canning class in July or August during peach season.  Dates to be announced.

Euchre Card Night, Saturday, May 14th. Returning players and newcomers welcome!  Meet in Griswold Hall (2nd floor of Church School Bldg) - come at 6:15pm for a lesson/refresher, or at 6:45 to play for the evening.  A movie will be in the adjoining room for children ages 6+ with an adult to supervise.  Popcorn & water provided; bring a snack or soft drink to share if you wish.  Contact Geoff Fix of W&I (203-458-0438).

8th Annual Roslyn Young Memorial Concert Sun., May 15 4pm First Cong. Church in Madison. ‘A Baroque Cornucopia’ performed by the Primavera Consort featuring familiar and lesser known works by Bach, Purcell, Handel, Vivaldi and Telemann. Musicians include Lawrence Zukof, Drew Santini, Richard Erickson, and Susan Iadone.  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. Pre-concert lecture at 3:00pm; reception following the concert.  Suggested donation is $20.  Children under 18 admitted free.

Joyful Noise! Concert Sunday, May 22 at 4pm  House of Waters. This trio of Hammered Dulcimer (MaxZT), Drums (Luke Notary), & Bass (Moto Fukushima) is sure to mesmerize all concert-goers. MaxZT, who began playing the hammered dulcimer at age 7, studied its traditional uses in American Folk & Celtic music and in 2005 was the national hammered dulcimer champion.  Free-will offering received.

Pinchbeck Scholarships are available for students from First Church going to post-high school vocational training or college for the 2011-2012 academic year.  Application forms are available on the door of the Church Office.  Completed forms must be in the Church Office by Thurs. May 26, 2011.  Questions? call Betsy Grant 203 457-1816.

Guilford Food Bank Needs: fruit juices; canned fruit, tuna, ham,
hash, stews; pancake/potato/mac & cheese mixes; Please leave 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

Monday, May 9:    4:00PM  Meditation Group – ML
4:30pmGSA Troop 2303 – FH
6:00pm  Meditation Group - ML
7:30pm  Welcoming & Inclusion -ML
7:30pm  Confirmation 2 – GH

Tuesday, May 10:  3:00pm  Middle School Youth Group – FH/ML
7:00pm  Church Council - FH

Wed., May 11:       4:00pm  Junior Choir – FH
4:00pm  Cherub Choir - GH
7:15pm  Community & World Concerns – Rm, 9

Thurs., May 12:     3:15pm  GSA Troop 2075- FH
7:00pm  BS Troop 474-FH
7:15pm  Choir Rehearsal - CR

Saturday, May 14  6:00pm  Euchre Card Night - GH

Sunday, May 15:   8:30am  Worship – Chapel, Clare preaching
9:00am  Bible Study – CSB Room 9
9:00am  Senior Choir Rehearsal – CR
10:00am  Choir Service, Nursery, Church School
11:15am  All-Church Picnic – Church Lawn/FH
11:30am  New Member Meeting - ML

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
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
Salisha Miller                                       Director of Pilgrim Fellowship
Liza Catino                                                         Junior Choir Director
Gail Etter                                                          Cherub Choir Director