Bulletin 6/7/2009

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• Published on Thursday, 04 June 2009 14:39

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
7 June 2009

‘God has given us a ministry of reconciliation.’
from 2 Corinthians 5: 18

All are invited to enjoy lemonade and fellowship on the Church Lawn after the 10:00am worship service.

Deaconess for June is Catherine Gilbert (453-0758)  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 (458-2340) coordinates our Prayer Shawl Ministry; please call her for more information.  

Deacon for June is Barbara Bishop (453-9710). If you have questions, concerns or compliments and do not know where to direct them, please speak with her.

Deacons’ Fund Collection:  In the pew rack you will find Deacons’ Discretionary Fund envelopes.  Contributions are used by the ministers to meet urgent needs in our community.  Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Contemporary Worship Service Today 5:00pm!  Sermon by Todd Shipley with music by the Contemporary Worship Band.  Join us!

Pilgrim Fellowship Director Job Opening: The First Congregational Church is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as Director of its high school youth group, the Pilgrim Fellowship. The mission of PF is to create a broad-based and close-knit fellowship, provide an atmosphere where the moral and faith issues of the day can be explored, give opportunity for youthful exuberance and the joy of life to be fully expressed, and to serve those in need. With assistance from a team of well-seasoned adult volunteers, the Director will plan and lead regular Sunday evening meetings (academic year) of approximately 60-100 teens, organize local service projects, retain relevant speakers as necessary, coordinate fundraising efforts, and conduct an annual mission trip during April school vacation. September through June. $17,000.  For more information please contact Rebecca Bunting at (203) 458-1783 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . We desire to fill this position by the beginning of August, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Calling All Crafters!  The Harvest Fair crafts group will meet Thursday, June 18th in Griswold Hall, 6:00-8:00pm.  Please bring ideas, samples of crafts, and your enthusiasm to our brainstorming session. Expertise is not required (really!), and we welcome new faces!

Journeys in a Jet Age- our summer program for children entering grades 1 – 7 will be held Monday, August 3 - Thursday, August 6.  Come meet a dragon from China, a giraffe from Kenya, an elephant from India and a sheep from Peru.  Learn to say, "Thank You, God" in four languages.  Forms for registration can be found in the Narthex  – pick yours up today!

Need a Ride to Worship?  The Board of Deaconesses will find drivers for those needing rides to any service: Sunday morning, the Contemporary Service, Service of Prayer and Healing, etc.  Please call Mary Jo Puchini, coordinator (458-6522).

Eco-Conference Today 3:00-5:00pm at Spring Glen Church, UCC 1825 Whitney Ave., Hamden.  Speakers include Lindsay Suter, North Branford architect/educator widely recognized for practicing sustainable-design principles; Rabbi Jon-Jay Tilsen of Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel in New Haven which has made a commitment to environmental responsibility.  Sunlight Solar Energy Inc., will be present.  Practical, hands-on workshops offered.  Sponsored by the CT Conf. Environmental Ministry team.  For more info. contact Rev. Andrew Nagy-Benson at 288-3381 or www.ctucc.org/greenchurch.

Food Bank Needs:  Urgent: canned meat-stew, hash, ham, chili, chicken.  Bathroom tissue, juice, school snacks, canned fruit, coffee, tea, pancake & cake mixes, dry milk, boxed potato products, tuna or hamburger helper, sugar, flour, dry cereal, boxed mac & cheese.

Community Dining Room Offers nutritious meals for individuals and families impacted by the economy, lost a job, or had work hours reduced.  Full Breakfast on Saturdays 9:00am -10:00am; Lunch Sunday – Friday noon – 1:00pm and Family Dinner on Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30pm for families with children which includes kids reading program & arts activities; Wednesday Night Carry-out - to request call Melissa at 488-0447 by noon Tuesday to reserve your dinner.  Pick up Wed. between 3:30 – 5:30pm.  All programs and meals are offered at no charge to the community.

Ride to Kohl’s Plaza, Branford – a Greater New Haven Transit bus picks up passengers every Thursday at 10am at the Guilford Community Center and transports them to Kohl’s – not just for seniors!  Return trip pick up at Kohl’s is 1:00pm.  Cost $1.25 each way ($.60 each way for seniors) - must have correct change.  Children 12 & younger must be accompanied by an adult.

CHURCH CALENDAR

Sunday, June 7:   Kendrick preaching
  8:30am  Communion – Chapel
  9:00am  Nominating Committee - SHK
10:00am  Communion/Nursery/Summer Sunday School (PreK-Gr. 4)
  5:00pm  Contemporary Worship Service

Tuesday, June 9:
  7:00pm  Church Council - FH

Wednesday, June 10:
  7:00pm  Service of Prayer & Healing - Sanctuary

Thursday, June 11:
  7:00pm  PF Search Committee – CSB Rm 9

Sunday, June 14:
  8:30am  Worship- Chapel
10:00am  Confirmation/Nursery care /Summer Sunday School  (PreK-Gr.4)
  3:00pm  PF DVD presentation – Sanctuary
  5:00pm  PF Picnic – Church Lawn/FH
  6:30pm  Confirmation 1 Orientation for confirmands & parents – GH
  7:30pm  Confirmation 2 Orientation for confirmands & parents – GH

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–GH