First Church

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
20 April 2008

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

“Growing in God’s Love”

Deacon for April is Carlos Garcia (458-2602). If you have questions, compliments or concerns, please speak with Carlos.

Deaconess for April is Peggy Russell (458-0660). Please notify her of births, adoptions, or anyone who may need a note of sympathy or encouragement. For information about our Prayer Shawl Ministry, please call Pam Welch (458-2340.) Audiotapes of Sunday worship services are available to sign out in Spencer House.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CDs of Worship Services are available to sign out in the Spencer House kitchen. They are kept in a black zippered binder on the bookshelf opposite the table. Please fill in the information on the sign-out/in sheet; this enables us to contact you if needed. Out of consideration for others, please keep a CD for one week. When you return it please sign it back in. We are currently missing a few CDs since the beginning of the year - please check at home and return any to the Spencer House as soon as possible. Thank you!

Inquirers’ Meetings: Are you considering becoming a member of First Church? Interested in knowing more about our beliefs, core values, programs and ministries? Like to meet some of the church leadership and others who are new to our community? If so, we invite you to our three Inquirers’ Meetings. Child care provided. A light lunch will be available at the 2nd & 3rd sessions. All meetings are Sundays 11:30am – 12:30pm.

April 27, Chapel: The Congregational Way; Introductions with Kendrick Norris, Peter Carleton

May 4, Minear Library (Spencer House), The church’s ministries; Faith journeys with Susan Murtha, Peter Carleton

May 18, Minear Library, Sharing our faith with Peter Carleton
For information, please call the church office (453-5249) or Peter Carleton (453-0254).

Quarterly Giving Statements are available on the desk in the Narthex. Please pick up yours - and save us the cost of postage! Thank you.

Heifer International – Parents are reminded that the Ark Banks should be returned to the box outside the Church School office as soon as possible.

“Sweet Spirit” Meeting Today – Charlie Cummings’ group will meet again at 2:30pm in the Minear Library. All are invited.

Alpha Club will meet on Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00pm at the Dudley farm on Durham Road. Janet Dudley will give us a tour. Those who wish to carpool should meet in the parking lot behind the Church School Building at 6:45pm. All are welcome!

Junior Choir Musical Next Sunday 10am- the Junior Choir, with some guest appearances, will present, We Are All God’s Children. Written by Liza Catino, the musical celebrates our diversity and unity with children all over the world.

Pinchbeck Scholarships: Applications are now being accepted for the William E. & Harriet W. Pinchbeck scholarship. The criteria for selection of recipients are that the scholarship money is used annually to assist needy and deserving students in obtaining their education (including postgraduate education). Applicants need not be affiliated with First Congregational Church, or reside in Guilford. The Board of Deacons will select the recipients. Application forms are in a manila envelope on the Church Office door. Completed forms must be received in the Church Office by June 1st. Recipients will be notified in early June. For more information, call Gail Thompson at 458-7938.

Celebrate Mother’s Day by attending the Roslyn Young Memorial Concert, Sunday, May 11 at 4:00 pm. in our Sanctuary. A concert of Baroque music, it will include works of Handel, Telemann, Vivaldi, Bach and Scarlatti, performed on period instruments by Sonata a Quattro, directed by Judson Griffin. Roslyn, daughter of Jean Young, was a violinist and violist who grew up in Guilford and performed at First Church on many occasions. There will be a suggested donation of $25. For further information call Karen Young (207)338-2199.

CHURCH CALENDAR

(FH-Fellowship Hall, GH-Griswold Hall, CSB-Church School Bldg,
CR-Choir Room, ML-Minear Library, SHK- Spencer House Keeping Room)

Sunday, April 20: 2:30pm Sweet Spirit Meeting – ML____________
Monday, April 21: 7:00pm C.E. Search Committee – GH
7:30pm Business Committee – SHK
7:30pm Peace, Affirmation & Justice Comm - ML
Tuesday, April 22: 11:00am Music and Transformation-CR
7:00pm Alpha Club – Dudley Farm
7:00pm Melita House Committee – ML
7:00pm Community & World Concerns – CR
Wednesday, April 23: 3:00pm MSYG – FH
4:00pm Junior Choir – FH
4:00pm Cherub Choir - GH
7:00pm Music Search Committee-ML
Thursday, April 24: 7:00pm Senior Choir-FH
7:00pm Boy Scouts – GH
Saturday, April 26: 9:00am – Noon – Junior Choir Rehearsal - Sanct
Sunday, April 27: 8:30am Worship – Chapel
10:00am Junior Choir Musical/Nursery care
11:15am Reception – Fellowship Hall
11:30am Inquirer’s Meeting/Adult Forum - Chapel
4:00pm Joyful Noise! Concert – Sanctuary
6:00pm Confirmation Dinner-FH