First Church

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
21 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, weather permitting.

Deaconess for June is Catherine Gilbert (453-0758.)  Please make Catherine 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 June is Barbara Bishop (453-9710.)  If you have questions, concerns or compliments, please speak with Barbara.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Alpha Club Annual Picnic will be held on Tues., June 23rd at 5:30pm at Benton’s Beach.  Members are asked to bring a salad or dessert.  Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided.  Those wishing to car-pool should meet in the church parking lot at 5:15pm.  All Are welcome!

Next Service of Prayer and Healing Wednesday, July 8th 7:00pm. This special service of music and prayer offers the Laying on of hands and Anointing with oil for those who so choose.  All are welcome.  Note that beginning in the fall the service will move to the third Wednesday each month.

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 e-mail 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.

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 are in the Narthex.

Food Bank Needs:  Urgent: canned meat-stew, hash, ham, chili, chicken.  Bathroom tissue, juice, 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.  Full Breakfast - Saturdays 9 - 10am.  Lunch - Sunday – Friday noon – 1pm.  Family Dinner on Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30pm for families with children.  Wednesday Night Carry-out - call Melissa at 488-0447 by noon Tuesday to reserve your dinner.  Pick up Wed. between 3:30 – 5:30pm.  All meals are offered at no charge.  CDR is located at 30 Harrison Avenue in Branford.

CHURCH CALENDAR

Sunday, June 21:  Kendrick preaching
  8:30am  Worship – Chapel
10:00am  Worship/Nursery care/Summer Sunday School
11:15am  Lemonade on the Lawn-weather permitting

Tuesday, June 23:
11:00am  Memorial Service for Eleanor Angell
   5:30pm  Alpha Club Picnic – Benton’s Beach
   7:00  Pilgrim Fellowship Committee- ML

Thursday, June 24:
    6:00pm  Harvest Fair Committee – SHK
    7:00pm  PF Search Committee – CSB # 9

Sunday, June 28:  Susan preaching
  8:30am  Worship- Chapel
10:00am  Worship/Nursery/Summer Sunday School (PreK-Gr.4)
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
         Wed., 7:30pm – GH             Alateen:  Tues., 7:30pm-CSB#9
         Fri., Noon & 7:30pm  – FH         NA:  Sun., 1:00pm – GH
         Sat., 7:30am – GH