Bulletin, 9/4/2011

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• Published on Friday, 02 September 2011 10:16

TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
4 September 2011-- 8:30 & 10:00 a.m.

“Let Mutual Love Continue.”
Hebrews 13: 1

THE GATHERING

PRELUDE:             Prelude and Fugue in D Major    J. S. Bach
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
INTROIT:                  Lord, Who Knows My Heart     Daniel Burton
Liza Catino, mezzo soprano

Lord, who sees my every thought, Lord, who hears my quiet need,
Lord, who walks the path I travel, Lord, who knows my heart.

When I stand and when I sit, God is always close at hand;
Every word upon my lips God will understand.
Nowhere here in earth or heaven Could I ever run away
From the God that gently guides me to the day.
If I take the morning’s wings Soaring to a distant sea,
There God’s loving hand will meet me, Lord, who knows my heart.
(paraphrase of Psalm 139)

CALL TO WORSHIP:

Leader:    This is a day that the Lord has made:
All:    Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Leader:    For God has called us together
All:    to this Sanctuary of peace and hope,
Leader:    for worship, praise and loving communion
All:    in the name of God’s beloved, Jesus.
*HYMNS & PSALMS # 470  O Day of Radiant Gladness

SERVICE OF THE WORD

SCRIPTURE:      Exodus 16: 12-27, Luke 11: 1 -4       Deacon Tigelaar

SERMON:                            “This Day”                           Rev. Robert
*HYMNS & PSALMS # 275      God of Our Life

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:   The Gift of Love (1 Corinthians 13)     H. Hopson
Liza Catino, mezzo soprano
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# 540  God Be With You Till We Meet Again
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE:                               Paean    K. Leighton
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Please join us for fellowship and refreshments following the 10:00am worship service hosted by the Welcoming & Inclusion Committee. We will be on the Church Lawn, weather permitting.

Ushers:  (8:30)  Bruce Hrozenchik and Vincent Samuolis
Breadbaker:  Jan Bruegel

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

Deaconess for September is Sally Koslik (203-533-5491.)  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 September is Bob Tigelaar (203-606-5091.)  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

Next Sunday, September 11 is Welcome Home Sunday. We start every new program year with one service of worship at 10am followed by an All-Church Picnic hosted by the Board of Christian Education.  Hot dogs (veggie & gluten-free options will be available) and drinks will be provided.  Folks are asked to bring something to share.  Those with last names beginning with A – H please bring salads; I – Q side dishes; R – Z dessert or fruit.  Please join us!

Also Next Sunday at 4:00pm First Church will host a community-wide 9/11 Remembrance Service: “Prayers for the Lost and the Living.” This will be an interfaith service of prayer, music and meditation shaped by the Psalms: psalms of lament, of trust, of hope and peace.  All are invited.

Pilgrim Fellowship Kick-off Picnic Next Sunday, Sept. 11 6:00pm at the Church. Anyone in grades 9 – 12 is invited to attend.
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, September 4:  
8:30am  Worship – Chapel
9:00am  Bible Study= CSB Rm 9
10:00am  Worship, Nursery care

Monday, Sept. 5:  Labor Day, Church offices closed

Tuesday, Sept. 6:
6:00pm  Music Committee – CR
7:00pm  Board of Deacons – ML
7:00pm  Church School Teachers Meeting- FH

Wednesday, Sept. 7
6:00pm  CE Search Committee – BR
6:00pm  Harvest Fair Craft Group- CSB Room 9
7:00pm  Deepening Spiritual Connections – ML
7:00pm  Annual Mtg Planning - FH

Thursday, Sept. 8:
7:00pm  BSA Troop 474 – FH
7:00pm  Senior Choir Rehearsal- CR

Saturday, Sept. 10:      6:15/6:45pm  Euchre Night – GH/CSB Rm 9

Sunday, Sept. 11:  Welcome Home Sunday – one service at 10am
9:00am  Senior Choir Rehearsal – CR
10:00am  Family Worship Service, Nursery care
11:30am  All Church Picnic – Church Lawn or FH
4:00pm  “Prayers for the Lost and the Living” Sanctuary
6:00pm  Pilgrim Fellowship Kick-off Picnic–Church Lawn/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                   

WELCOME TO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH!

United Church of Christ
An Open and Affirming Congregation

122 Broad Street, Guilford, CT  06437
203-453-5249 (phone)
203-453-5589 (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
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