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 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
14 September 2008 ‘God has given us a ministry of reconciliation.’
from 2 Corinthians 5: 18 8:30 &
10:00 am | Scripture | Psalm 133,
Romans 14: 1 – 10, 13, 19 | Deacon Campaigne
| | Sermon | “To Be God’s Community”
| Dr. Norris
| | 11:15 | Forum | Universal Health Care | Ken Esposito |
The Adult Forum will meet in the Chapel at 11:15am. Today Ken Esposito from the CT Conference Office of the UCC will speak about Universal Health Care. As many in the US have no health insurance, this is a concern for us all.
Deaconess for September is Mary Jo Puchini (458-6522). 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 September is Pamela Dear (458-6040). If you have questions, compliments or concerns, please speak with Pamela.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please join us for a
Celebration of the Ministry of
Linda and Peter Carleton
and Melita House
Next Sunday, September 21, 2008
Worship: Linda Carleton preaching
Reception to follow in Fellowship Hall
If you will be away next week, please sign the guest book TODAY in the narthex. (It will be out next Sunday as well.)
Church School Registration – if you have a child participating in our Christian Education program, in the Crib Room through Confirmation, we need a registration form for her or him. It is important for us to have a record of relevant information for every child each year. Please fill out a separate form for each child. Forms are available in Fellowship Hall.
Bible Study Begins Today – New day, new time, new teachers! Sunday mornings 9:00 – 9:50am in the Minear Library. David Colton will lead in September and October. Join us!
Confirmation Classes First Meetings:
Confirmation I (9th Graders): Parents & Confirmands, Sunday,
Sept. 21 from 1:00-2:30pm in Fellowship Hall.
Confirmation II (10th Graders): Confirmands Only, Monday,
Sept. 22nd from 7:00-8:15pm in Griswold Hall.
Both classes will be receiving an informational letter. Please contact Lisa Horst (453-3324) with any questions.
Dried Flower Workshops Wednesday & Thursday - Come join in the fun and creativity as we prepare for the Harvest Fair. Workshops meet on Wed. nights, 7:00PM—9:00 PM and Thurs. afternoons 1:00 PM—3:00 PM. at Betty Brown’s, 56 Norton Avenue. Everyone is welcome. Please call Betty at 453-9564 with questions.
Did you know that…….
Our First Congregational Church is among a handful of the oldest congregations in continuous existence in the United States. Founded in 1643 by Guilford’s first European settlers, we celebrated our 350th anniversary in 1993. The Hartford Courant prides itself on being “America’s oldest continuously published newspaper” founded in 1764. We beat that by over 120 years! We are 365 years young in 2008. Won’t you please consider what First Church means to you over the next 365 days?
Investing in First Church
It’s Our Turn Now! Harvest Fair Craft Group will meet on Wednesday, September 17th, at 6 p.m. in Room 9. All are welcome!
Music Ministries Opportunities:
Senior Choir: Thursdays, 7:15pm in the Choir Room;
Junior Choir: Wednesdays, 3:45 – 5:00pm in Fellowship Hall; Cherub Choir: Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm in Griswold Hall. Handbell Choirs – call Bill Speed in the Music Office (458-9701) for more information.
Middle School Youth Group Thursdays 3:15 – 4:30pm for 5th – 8th Graders! Learn about other cultures, get creative, meet new friends and have fun! Meets in Fellowship Hall led by Andrea Schmidt and Liza Catino. Any questions call Andrea at 453-3324.
Pilgrim Fellowship Opening Picnic Next Sunday 5 - 7 pm. on the Church lawn (Fellowship Hall in case of rain.) If you or someone you know of high school age is interested in becoming a "PFer" this year, please come enjoy some food, meet returning PFers and pick up an application. If you are unable to attend but are interested, please contact Mike Dalton, PF Director at
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Pat Dudley-Gregory, PF Chair at
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. Hope to see you there!
Music & Transformation Classes Begin Sept. 22: Join us as we begin again the journey using Mary Morreale’s musical interpretation of the stages of transformation. This year 2 classes will be offered: Monday evenings, 7:00 – 8:30pm in the Bride’s Room led by Marjorie Colton and Penelope Rebuzzini and Tuesday mornings 11:00am – 12:30pm in the Choir Room led by Nancy Mann. Our purpose is to provide a place to intentionally explore and deepen one’s spiritual life through music and imagery, meditation practices, prayer and Scripture. The first stage is “Surrender: The Spiritual Practice of Letting Go.” Each class is self-contained; participants may attend as they are able. Classes begin September 22nd & 23rd. Questions? Please call the Church Office 453-5249.
Alpha Club Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23rd at 7:30pm for a Harvest Fair Workshop led by Crafters Yvette Howard and Mary Norris. All are welcome!
Alpha Club Rummage Sale will be held in Fellowship Hall Fri., Oct. 3rd from 6:30 – 8:30pm and Sat., Oct. 4 from 9 – 11am. Set-up dates are Oct. 1st 7-9pm; Oct. 2nd 10am – 3pm & 7 -9pm and Oct. 3rd
10am-3pm. We are in need of someone with a pick-up truck that can come at noon to take left-over items to Goodwill. Please call Betty Allen (453-1553) or Cindy Magee (453-5487).
Harvest Fair Plant Room: Do you have any live or silk plants, garden books, garden-themed accessories or decorative baskets that you'd like to donate to the Harvest Fair Plant Room? Donations will be cheerfully accepted by Holly Bollier (458-0776).
Food Bank Wish List: Needed: canned corn & beans; dry milk; coffee; parmelat type milk; bathroom tissue, paper towels, canned fruit, Campbell's soup, boxed meal mixes, cake & muffin mixes. Please leave donations in the narthex when you come to church on Sunday. Thank you. CHURCH CALENDAR(FH-Fellowship Hall, GH-Griswold Hall, CSB-Church School Bldg,
CR-Choir Room, ML-Minear Library, SHK- Spencer House Keeping Room) Sunday, Sept. 14: 8:30am Worship – Chapel,
Kendrick preaching 9:00am Senior Choir Rehearsal – CR
9:00am Bible Study - ML
10:00am Worship/Nursery/Church School
11:15am Adult Forum – Chapel
6:00pm PF Leadership Mtg - FH
Monday, Sept. 15: 7:30pm Business Committee
7:30pm Peace, Affirmation & Justice- ML
Tuesday, Sept. 16: 7:00pm Human Resources - ML
Wednesday, Sept. 17:10:00am Staff Meeting – ML
3:45 - 5:00pm Junior Choir – FH
4:00 – 5:00pm Cherub Choir - GH
6:00pm Harvest Fair Crafters- CSB Rm 9
7:00pm Stewardship – ML
7:00pm Dried Flower Wkshp – B. Brown’s
Thursday, Sept. 18: 1:00pm Dried Flower Wkshp – B. Brown’s
3:15 – 4:30pm Middle School Youth Grp-FH
7:00pm Boy Scout Troop # 474 - FH
7:15pm Senior Choir Rehearsal – CR
Sunday, Sept. 21: 8:30am Worship – Chapel
Linda Carleton 9:00am Bible Study - ML
preaching 9:00am Senior Choir Rehearsal – CR
10:00am Worship/Nursery.Church School
11:15am Reception for Carletons & Melita
House Ministry – Lawn
5:00pm Pilgrim Fellowship Kick-off Picnic
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., 1:00pm – GH
Sat., 7:30am – GH Young People’s AA: Wed. 7:00pm–FH
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