First Church

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
12 July 2009

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

All are invited to enjoy lemonade & fellowship after the 10:00am service.  If weather permits we’ll be outside on the Church Lawn and if not, please join us in Fellowship Hall.

Deaconess for July is Marilyn Leslie (453-3295)  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 July Tom Grant (457-1816). If you have questions, concerns or compliments and do not know where to direct them, please speak with him.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Calling All Crafters! The Harvest Fair Crafts Group will meet this Thursday, July 16th in Griswold Hall, 6:00-8:00pm.  Expertise is not required (really!), and we welcome new faces!  For more information please call Yvette Howard at 453-9953.

Seeking Bread Bakers: Our ministry to welcome visitors to Sunday worship with home-made bread is in knead of additional kneaders.  Please join our 20-strong bakers with your loaves for 2 or 3 Sundays during the year.  Call Suzanne McGriff at 453-1646 to volunteer.

The gardening season is in full swing! Please keep the Harvest Fair Plant Room in mind for donations of plant propagations, and garden items, such as books, baskets, and birdhouses. Will pick up donations. Call Holly Bollier at 458-0776.

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.

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.

CHURCH CALENDAR

Sunday, July 12:  Kendrick preaching
8:30 & 10:00am  Worship
(Nursery care at 10am, no Church School in July & August)

Thursday, July 16:
6:00pm  Harvest Fair Crafters Group - GH

Sunday, July 19:   Bill Speed preaching
8:30 & 10:00am  Worship
(Nursery care at 10am, no Church School in July & August)

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