First Church

ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
27 July 2008

“Growing in God’s Love”

Please join us for Lemonade on the Lawn (weather permitting)  after the 10:00am worship service.

Deaconess for July is Marilyn Leslie (453-3295). 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 borrow from the Church Office.

Deacon for July is Tom Grant (457-1816).  If you have questions, compliments or concerns, please speak with Tom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Urgent Need!  Please help us care for the young ones in the Nursery during August – our children and those of visitors.  Sundays, August 3, 10, 24 & 31 all need people to staff the Nursery.  Please help with this vital ministry.  Sign up with a friend or family member on the easel in the narthex.  Instructions are in the Nursery.   Thanks!

Dear Friends,     I need your help.  It has come to my attention that some of you are concerned about the direction and philosophy of our Pilgrim Fellowship.  If this is the case with you, could you please let me know.  Over the next few weeks, feel free to speak to me after church, email me: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , call me on my cell: 415-0470,  or make an appointment to meet with me during the week, day or evening.  Thank you for helping to keep our church moving forward in a healthy way.   Kendrick

Please pick up your Pledge Statement – If you have pledged for this year your second quarter statement is in the narthex.  If anyone would like a statement, or has questions, please leave a note for Eric Sandin, Financial Secretary, in his mailbox in Spencer House, or call the Church Office to leave a message for him.

Service of Prayer and Healing Wednesday, July 30th 7:00pm Wondering what more you might do for a sick friend, a grieving relative, or a broken relationship?  Join us for this service and raise those concerns that are on your heart in silent or voiced prayer.  When we are in community, the prayer is magnified.

Harvest Fair Woodworkers Need Help!
The Harvest Fair Wood-Metalworking Room needs contributions from amateur or professional hand-crafters. Our stocks are running low. Are  you a professional artisan who might contribute a few of your pieces to us from the fair? Are you a hobbyist or want to-be a hobbyist?  We have plans or suggestions for projects. Please call Marty Neale, (203) 453-4227.

CHURCH CALENDAR

Sunday, August 3:  Susan preaching

8:30am Worship – Chapel
10am  Worship /Nursery Care
11:15am  Lemonade on the Lawn (weather permitting)

12-Step Meetings at First Church This Week:
AA:  Sun.,  7:15am – GH             Alanon:  Tues., 7:30pm – Chapel
         Tues., 7:30pm – FH                             Wed., 10:00am - FH
         Fri., Noon – FH                           Alateen:  Tues., 7:30pm-CSB#9
         Fri., 7:30pm – FH                        NA:  Sun., Noon – GH
         Sat., 7:30am – GH       Young People’s AA:  Wed. 7:00pm–FH