Bulletin, 6/5/2011

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SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
5 June 2011 --  8:30 & 10:00 a.m.

“Let Mutual Love Continue.”
Hebrews 13: 1

THE GATHERING

PRELUDE:  Organ Sonata VI -- F. Mendelssohn based on "Vater unser im Himmelreich", hymn #590, used by Martin Luther as the melody for his versification of the Lord's Prayer
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
INTROIT:   Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord (Elijah)     Mendelssohn
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, And he shall sustain thee.
He never will suffer the righteous to fall.  He is at thy right hand.
Thy mercy, Lord, is great And far above the heav’ns.
Let none be made ashamed That wait upon thee.
Psalm 55:22, Psalm 25:3
CALL TO WORSHIP:
All:    Come, let us worship together.
Leader:    Let us open our minds to the challenge of reason;

open our hearts to the healing love,
open our lives to the calling of conscience,
open our souls to the comfort of joy.
People:    Astonished by the miracle of life,
grateful for the gift of community,
confident in the power of the living faith,
we are here gathered:
All:    Come, let us worship together.
*HYMNS & PSALMS # 503    Come, Risen Lord  (st. 1 & 2)

(10:00) RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
Amy Earls                                          June Feola
Lisa & Adam Kamen                             Paula Konareski
Emily & Ryan Oakes                             Cristina Parent
Larry Proctor                                      Christopher Solimene
Jonathan Truax                                      Anne & Kevin Waehner
Corinne & Matthew Wilson                  Donna Woike

*OWNING OF THE COVENANT:
We covenant with the Lord and one with an other and doe bynde our selves in the presence of God, to walke together in all God’s waies, according as God is pleased to reveale himself unto us in his blessed word of truth.          (Salem Covenant 1629)

*WELCOME TO THE CHURCH:                            Deacon Huhn
We greet you with joy as partners in the common life of this church. We pledge to you our friendship and prayers as we share in the hopes and labors of the Church of Jesus Christ.
God grant that together we may continue to grow in knowledge, love and community.
*HYMN:       They’ll Know They are Christians By Our Love
Summer Sunday School participants in grades 4 and younger are invited to leave after the first verse to meet in the Grade 1 classroom on the first floor of the Church School Building.

We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord.
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord,
And we pray that all unity may one day be restored.
Chorus:
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
They will know we are Christians by our love.

We will work with each other, we will work side by side.
We will work with each other, we will work side by side,
And we’ll guard each one’s dignity and save each one’s pride
Chorus

We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand.
We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand,
And together we’ll spread the news that God is in our land.
Chorus

SERVICE OF THE WORD

SCRIPTURE:                                                                  Deacon Huhn
“For where two or three are gathered in my name,
I am there among them.”            Matthew 18:20
“And call no one your father on earth, for you have one Father – the one in heaven.                Matthew 23:9:
“For the kingdom of God is … righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.  The one who thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and has human approval.  Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.     Romans 14: 17-19
SERMON:              “The Congregational Way”                   Dr. Norris
*HYMNS & PSALMS # 504   Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether

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:                If Ye Love Me                                 T. Tallis
If ye love me, keep my commandments, and I will pray to the Father,
and he shall give you another comforter, that he may bide with you for ever, ev'n the spirit of truth.          John 14:15-17a
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 Church Street side.)
THE LORD’S PRAYER
*HYMNS & PSALMS # 503    Come, Risen Lord  (st. 3 & 4)
BENEDICTION
BENEDICTION RESPONSE:    Amen
POSTLUDE:                       Prelude in B Major           M. Dupré
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Please join us for fellowship & refreshments on the Church Lawn (weather permitting) hosted by the Welcoming & Inclusion Committee following the 10:00am worship service.  Please support the Plant Sale which is part of the “Living Out ‘The Parable of the Talents.’”

Greeters:  Yvette and Rich Howard
Ushers:  (8:30)  Susan and Bob Leete
(10:00)  Kathy Abbatello, Pacific & Daniela Giordano, Louis Zotti
Breadbaker:  Yvette Howard               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 June is Yvette Howard (203-453-9957.)  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 June is Bo Huhn (203-453-2872.)  If you have questions, concerns or compliments, please speak with him.

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

Pentecost Next Sunday – Wear Red: On Pentecost we will have one service of worship at 10:00am when we will receive into full membership those in the Confirmation 2 class.  All are invited to this important occasion in the lives of the confirmands and First Church.

Pilgrim Fellowship Meeting Tonight 7:00pm Jacob’s Beach. Leadership report at 6:30pm.  End-of-Year Picnic is next Sunday, June 12th 4:00pm at the church.  Next week the Mission Trip DVD will be shown at 5:00pm in the Sanctuary – all are invited.

Living Out The Parable of the Talents:

• Plant Sale Today 10am -4pm on the Church Lawn. The flowers, vegetable plants and hanging baskets will be from the North Guilford Nursery.  All profits will go to First Church.  Please come and buy some of the beautiful plants to enhance your house while at the same time supporting our exciting church!  Debbie Peluse 203-453-5517.
• Barn Party at 6:00pm on June 18th -  Everyone is invited to the Huhn's barn, 465 Clapboard Hill Road for a delicious roast beef and chicken dinner with music and dancing.  Informal attire.  Come celebrate Father's Day, Graduation, an anniversary, a birthday, or the Solstice.  Join your friends! Support the church!  Hosted by Bo & Zanne Huhn, Al & Barbara Bishop, Keith & Debbie Bishop, David & Lisa Ott, Lynne Ott, Terri Gozzi, Charlie and Pamela Dear, Michael and Carolyn Durso-Smith, George & Betsy Platia.  The cost is $50/Adult, $25/Child under 13.  Tickets can be purchased from any of your hosts or by sending a check payable to the First Congregational Church to Bo Huhn at 465 Clapboard Hill Road, Guilford, Ct. 06437.  Questions:  Call Bo at 203-453-2872 or David & Lisa Ott at 203-458-7964

Food Bank Seeking New Volunteers for distribution on Friday afternoons & Saturday mornings. If you know of anyone that might be interested please pass the word along and have them call Lori Wells at 203-453-8359 for questions and an application.

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.

Shoreline Soul Gospel Concert – The 10th anniversary concert will be held on Sunday, June 5th at 3:00pm at Andrews Memorial in Clinton in order to accommodate the large choir that includes several First Church singers.  No tickets necessary.

CHURCH CALENDAR

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

Sunday, June 5:  
8:30am  Communion – Chapel
9:00am  Senior Choir - CR
10:00am  Communion , Nursery care,
Summer Sunday School (for grade 4 & younger)
10:00am  Plant Sale – Church Lawn
11:00am  Lemonade on the Lawn
11:00am -4:00pm  Strawberry Social by Troop 474 – Green
7:00pm  Pilgrim Fellowship – Jacob’s Beach

Monday, June 6:
4:00pm  Meditation Group – ML
7:00pm  Board of Deaconesses - ML

Tuesday, June 7:
5:00pm  GSA Troop 2117- FH
6:00pm  Music Committee – CR
7:00pm  Board of Deacons – ML
7:00pm  Board of Christian Education – BR

Thursday, June 9:
7:00pm  BSA Troop 474 – FH

Saturday, June 11:
9:15am  Music & Transformation - ML
4:00pm  Wedding – Sanctuary
6:00pm  Progressive Euchre – GH/Rm 9

Sunday, June 12:  
No 8:30am Worship
9:00am  Senior Choir Rehearsal – CR
10:00am  Confirmation, Nursery care
11:15am  Lemonade & Fellowship – Church Lawn
4:00pm  Pilgrim Fellowship End-of-Year Picnic – Lawn
5:00pm  DVD Mission Trip Showing - Sanctuary

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 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