Bulletin 5/24/2009

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• Published on Friday, 22 May 2009 10:00

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
24 May 2009 8:30 & 10:00 a.m.

Wear Red Next Sunday! – Sunday, May 31st is Pentecost and its liturgical color is red representing the Holy Spirit -- so all are encouraged to wear red for worship.

SERVICE OF THE WORD
SCRIPTURE: John 15: 12-17 Deacon Dear
SERMON: “Giving One’s Life” Dr. Norris

Today we celebrate with Lisa Horst who will be ordained at the First Congregational Church of San Jose in California at 4:00pm.

Deaconess for May is Julie Haight (453-2724.) Please make her aware of new births, adoptions, or anyone who needs a note of encouragement or sympathy. CDs of worship services are available to sign out in Spencer House. Pam Welch is coordinating our Prayer Shawl Ministry; please call her at 458-2340 for more information.

Deacon for May is Clyde Work (458-7708.) If you have questions, concerns or compliments, please speak with Clyde.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Alpha Club Meeting Tuesday, May 26 7:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Diane Wright Hirsch, University of Connecticut Extension Service Educator, will speak about safe food handling for large groups and food safety in the summer. All are welcome! (Note earlier time.)

Sunday Morning Bible Study – Next Sunday May 31 at 9:00am in the Minear Library in Spencer House. Sandra Wiens will conclude this month’s study of hospitality as found in the Old and New Testaments using Letty Russell’s Just Hospitality: God’s Welcome in a World of Difference. Join us!

Pinchbeck Scholarships: Applications are available for the William E. & Harriet W. Pinchbeck scholarship. The criteria for selection of recipients are that the scholarship money be 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 make the selections. Application forms are in a marked folder on the Church Office door. Completed applications must be received in the Church Office by June 1st. For more information, please contact Barbara Bishop, 453-9710.

Job Opening for Pilgrim Fellowship Director: As was announced, Michael Dalton has resigned as P.F. Director at the end of this program year to pursue an advanced degree and to spend more time with his family. A search committee has been formed and is now looking for applicants. If you, or someone you know, might be interested, please contact Rebecca Bunting at 458-1783 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Thanks, Kendrick

Prisoner Art Show: through May 31 at the John Slade Ely House Art Center in New Haven. Includes artwork by women from York Correctional Institution.

Community Dining Room Wed. Night Takeout: CDR offers a nutritious take-out dinner to local families who have been impacted by the economy, lost a job, or had work hours reduced. Suggested donation $2. To request call 488-0447 by noon Tuesday for take-out on Wednesday. Pick up Wed. between 4:00 – 5:30pm.

CHURCH CALENDAR

Sunday, May 24: Kendrick preaching

8:30am Worship – Chapel

No Bible Study today

10:00am Worship/Nursery/No Church School

1:00pm Memorial Service for Taylor Jillson

6:00pm Inquirer/New Member Meeting – Minear Library

Monday, May 25: Church Offices Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

7:00pm Music & Transformation– Bride’s Room

Tuesday, May 26:

7:00pm Pilgrim Fellowship Committee- Minear Library

7:00pm Alpha Club – Fellowship Hall

Thursday, May 28:

7:00pm BS Troop # 474 – Fellowship Hall

7:15pm Senior Choir Rehearsal – Choir Room

Sunday, May 31: Pentecost, Susan preaching

8:30am Worship – Chapel

9:00am Bible Study – Minear Library

9:00am Choir Rehearsal – Choir Room

10:00am Worship/Nursery care/Super Summer Sunday School

6:00pm Confirmation Pot-Luck Supper-Fellowship Hall

12-Step Meetings at First Church This Week:

AA: Sun., 7:15am – GH Alanon: Tues., 7:30pm – Chapel

Tues., 7:30pm – GH 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. 7:30pm–GH