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 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
18 November 2007
No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.
“Growing in God’s Love”
8:30 &
10:00 am | Scripture
| Isaiah 65: 17 - 25
| Deacon Myhre
| Sermon
| “Committee of Hope”
| Rev. Klaaren
| 11:15 am
| Adult Ed.: "Money Matters!"
| Tom Grant
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Deaconess for November is Kelly Garcia (458-2602). Please notify her of births, adoptions, or anyone who may need a note of encouragement. Audiotapes of worship services are available to sign out in Spencer House. Pam Welch (458-2340) coordinates our Prayer Shawl Ministry; please call her for more information.
Deacon for November is Marcia Myhre (453-5116). If you have questions, concerns or compliments, please call Marcia.
ANNOUNCEMENTS“Stewardship is not about ‘paying our dues.’ It is a spiritual practice of an abundant and faith-filled life.” The Big Secret of Giving
2008 Stewardship Goals: Pledging date: Today!!| | Pledge Amount | | Current Expenses | $470,000 (87% of total) | | Community & World Concerns | $ 70,000 (13% of total) | Total
| $540,000 (100%) |
Your stewardship committee: Jane Kallinich, Cynthia Hirni, Betsy Grant, Judy Eide, David Koncz, Kurt Linske, Bill Shank, Sandy Nicholas (chair).
Top 10 Reasons to Pledge:
courtesy of the Stewardship Committee 1. God has given us abundance in life to share with the world (what do you think?)
2. A desire for all of God’s children to have food, shelter, clothing and peace (seriously)
3. 250 Church School children learned about God last year (really!)
4. Gratitude for the fellowship, inspiration, and support. (Amen!)
5. Mary may play either half the postlude or the entire postlude with one hand (ha, ha)
6. Susan is designing a windmill generator to replace our steeple (not really)
7. Heat and light in the Sanctuary during worship add to the experience (true)
8. It’s convenient - just remember to add an extra zero! (ok?)
9. Daphne may resort to conducting Church School online (just kidding)
10. It’s the perfect gift: it’s easy to wrap; it always fits; and you don’t have to walk it (true) ANNOUNCEMENTSCalling all Singers & Ringers! The Christmas rehearsal season is upon us for the wonderful music of the season. Come join us this year to sing and/or ring. Join our Senior Choir for rehearsals on Nov. 29, Dec 6 for Lessons & Carols (practice CDs available.) Join the Christmas Festival Bell Choir and enjoy ringing in favorite holiday music for rehearsals on Thursdays 6-7pm on Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 13 & 20, ringing at the 10 am service on Dec. 23. Sign-up in the choir room today! Bylaw Revisions Presentation & Discussion– Church Council has been reviewing and preparing modifications to the Church Bylaws, some of which will be presented for a vote at the Annual Meeting in February. A review of the proposed changes will be presented twice: Sundays, December 2nd and January 13th,at 11:15am in the Minear Library in Spencer House. This will give all members an opportunity to make adjustments to any current procedures or proposals now in consideration. Comments are always welcomed, at these meetings or anytime, by phone or email, to Charlie West, 203-453-6817 or
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All are welcomed!
Alpha Club Will Meet on Tuesday, November 27th at 7:30pm in Fellowship Hall. Lucy Krauchick will speak about “A Healthier You.” All are welcome!
UNICEF Collection: Church School children are reminded to return their UNICEF boxes to church as soon as possible. There is a collection box outside the Church School office.
Can-Can Thanksgiving! Church School children are encouraged to celebrate Thanksgiving by bringing in cans of food for the Guilford Food Bank during the month of November. A collection box is in the Narthex.
Thanksgiving Dinners: The Meals on Wheels Program will deliver turkey dinners to Guilford families on Thanksgiving morning. If you would be willing to deliver dinners or bake desserts, please email Stephanie Ayles at
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, or call the Church Office at 453-5249. Request for 2008 Calendars: If you receive a free 2008 calendar and are not able to use it, you may donate it to the women at York Correctional Institution. Please leave it in the narthex or in Spencer House for Charlotte White, Chaplain at York CI, to pick up. Thanks. CHURCH CALENDAR(FH-Fellowship Hall, GH-Griswold Hall, CSB-Church School Bldg,
CR-Choir Room, ML-Minear Library, SHK- Spencer House Keeping Room) Sunday, November 18: Mary Klaaren preaching 8:30am Worship - Chapel
9:00am Choir Rehearsal-CR
10:00am Worship/Nursery/Church School (Pre-K- Gr. 8)
11:15am Adult Forum: Money Matters – Chapel
11:15am Confirmation 1 – students only – CSB Rm 5
11:30am Inquirers’ Meeting - ML
7:00pm Pilgrim Fellowship Meeting-FH
Monday, November 19: 11:00am Staff Meeting - ML
6: 15pm Confirmation2: “The Gospels”– GH
Wednesday, November 21: No MSYG or children’s choirs today
Thursday, November 22: Thanksgiving Day – Offices closed Sunday, November 25: Rev. Ron Brown preaching 8:30am Worship – Chapel
9:00am Choir Rehearsal-CR
10:00am Worship/Nursery/Church School (Pre-K- Gr. 8)
11:15am Adult Forum – Chapel
12 Step Meetings at First Church This Week:
AA: Sunday, 7:15am – GH Alanon: Tuesday, 7:30pm – Chapel
Tuesday, 7:30pm – GH Wednesday, 10:00am - FH
Friday, Noon & 8:00pm – FH NA: Sunday, 12:00noon – GH
Saturday, 7:30am – GH Alateen: Tuesday, 7:30pm – CSB#9
Young People’s AA: Wednesday, 7:00pm – FH
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