First Church

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
22 June 2008

“Growing in God’s Love”

All are invited to the All-Church Picnic immediately following the 10:00am service to celebrate Daphne’s ministry with us.

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

Landmark Reminder: Any articles for the Summer Landmark (which will go out at the beginning of July) should be emailed to Jeanie Cacopardo at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or dropped off in the Landmark mailbox in Spencer House. Thanks!

“Journeys in a Jet Age” Begins Tomorrow! – Our vacation program for children who have completed Kindergarten through Grade 6 will run Mon., June 23 – Thurs., June 26th from 9:00am – noon in the Church School Building. The children will “visit” Thailand, Central America, Switzerland and Iran. A program & dessert will be held for participants and their families on Thurs., June 26th at 7:00pm. Details & registration forms are in the narthex.

PF Mission Trip Presentation Tomorrow 7pm in the Sanctuary: This presentation was rescheduled from June 8th. All are invited to attend to witness the PF at work in April in Tennessee.

Alpha Club Annual Picnic will be held Tuesday, June 24 at 5:30pm at Benton’s Beach. Members are asked to bring a salad or dessert. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided. Those who wish to carpool should meet at the church at 5:15pm.All are welcome!

Super Summer Sunday School: On Sundays in June at 10:00am we offer our special mixed-age group program. The children will begin in worship, and then will go to the Grade 1 room for stories, games, songs and crafts. The program is best suited for those in Grade 4 & under.

Summertime Nursery Care – During the summer we want to continue to provide nursery care for children, our own church’s children and for visitors. Please 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. Thank you!

Photos Are Needed for the new pictorial directory we are planning - of usual church happenings and special events. If you have pictures or digital images you can share, please give them to Kendrick. Sittings are set for Aug. and Nov.; the sittings in Aug. are especially to accommodate families with college students: Aug. dates are: Fri., Aug. 8th 3:30 – 9:00pm and Sat., Aug. 9th noon-5pm.

CHURCH CALENDAR

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

Sunday, June 22: Penelope preaching

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

9:00am – Noon Journeys in a Jet Age – Church School Bldg.
7:00pm DVD Presentation of PF Mission Trip _ Sanctuary

9:00am – Noon Journeys in a Jet Age - CSB
5:30pm Alpha Club Picnic – Benton’s Beach

9:00am – Noon Journeys in a Jet Age - CSB
10:00am Staff Meeting-ML

9:00am – Noon Journeys in a Jet Age - CSB
7:00pm Journeys Program & Dessert – Chapel & FH.

8:30 Worship - Chapel
9:00am Choir Rehearsal – CR
10:00 a.m. Worship/Nursery/Super Summer Sunday School
4:00pm Joyful Noise! Concert: Ancient Mariner Chanteymen