First Church

First Congregational Church of Guilford, CT

Bulletin 6/15/2008 Print E-mail

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
15 June 2008


“Growing in God’s Love”

 

8:30 &
10:00 am
Scripture John 15:1-11 Deacon Garcia
Sermon "Dual Citizenship"
Rev. Murtha


Deaconess for June is Catherine Gilbert (453-0758)). 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.) CDs of Sunday worship services are available to borrow from the Church Office.

Deacon for June is Jan Campaigne (453-9927). If you have concerns, compliments or questions, please speak with Jan.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Father’s Day Art Sale Today at 11:15am– Watercolors by Linda Carleton will be on sale after worship to benefit the Melita Fund and assist our long-term residents with their upcoming move.

Super Summer Sunday School: On Sundays in June at 10:00am we offer a special mixed-age program for children in Grades 4 and under. The children will begin in worship, and then will be invited to the Grade 1 room for stories, games, songs and crafts.

Summertime Nursery Care – During June, July and August we want to continue to provide nursery care for children, our own church’s children and also for visitors. We invite you to sign up with a friend or relative for 1 or 2 Sundays at the 10:00am service. The sign-up sheet is in the narthex and instructions are in the nursery.

“Journeys in a Jet Age” is our vacation program for children who have completed Kindergarten through Grade 6. It runs Mon., June 23 – Thurs., June 26th from 9:00am – noon in the Church School Building. A program and dessert will be held for participants and their families on Thurs., June 26th at 7:00pm. Details & registration forms are in the narthex.

Alpha Club Annual Picnic will be held Tues., June 24 (please note change of date) at 5:30pm at Benton’s Beach. If you wish to carpool please meet at the church parking lot at 5:15pm. Please bring a salad or dessert. Hot dogs & hamburgers provided. All are welcome!

A Service of Prayer and Healing will be held on Wednesday, June 25th at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. All are invited.

Photos Needed for the new pictorial directory - of usual happenings & special events around the church. If you have pictures or digital images you can share, please give them to Kendrick. Sittings will be in Aug. and Nov.; the Aug. sittings are especially for families with college students: Fri., Aug. 8th 3:30 – 9pm & Sat., Aug. 9th 12 -5pm.

CHURCH CALENDAR

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

Monday, June 16:

5:00pm Harvest Fair Committee - SHK
6:30pm Confirmation 1 Meeting for parents & confirmands- GH
7:30pm Confirmation 2 Meeting for parents & confirmands- GH
7:30pm Business Committee- SHK
7:30pm Peace, Affirmation & Justice - ML

Tuesday, June 17:

10:00am Prison Prayer Group – Bride’s Room
7:00pm Stewardship Committee- ML
7:00pm Human Resources - SHK

Wednesday, June 18:

10:00am Staff Meeting-ML
7:00pm Board of Finance - SHK

Thursday, June 19:

6:00pm Harvest Fair Crafters Mtg- CSB Room 9

Saturday, June 21:

7:00pm Fete for Daphne - Sanctuary

Sunday, June 22: Penelope preaching

8:30 Worship – Chapel
9:00am Choir Rehearsal - CR
10:00am Confirmation/Nursery/Super Summer Sunday School
11:15am Picnic for Daphne- Church Lawn
4:00pm Wedding
7:00pm Ecclesiastical Council – Chapel & GH


12 Step Meetings at First Church This Week:

AA: Sunday, 7:15am – GH Alanon: Tuesday, 7:30pm – Chapel
Tuesday, 7:30pm – FH 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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