Bulletin, 5/9/2010

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• Published on Friday, 07 May 2010 22:14

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
9 May 2010

“Rooted and Grounded in Love”
- Ephesians 3

Church School this Sunday: Children and Youth from Pre-K through 8th grade are invited to gather in Church School this morning following the Baptism. This morning, Pre-K to Grades 4 will be learning about Pentecost and preparing for Children's Day on May 23!  Be sure to be here next week as we continue our preparations. Question for the car: At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came and filled the disciples with the "flame" of God's spirit. How does each of us show the Holy Spirit?

Church School Mission Project: Last week, the Book Fair raised $167 for Heifer International. We are able to send a family in need a llama! We will continue to collect "Ark Banks" through May 16th. Let's see what we can send along!

Deaconess for May is Peggy Russell (203-458-0660.)  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; sermon recordings are available on our website: www.firstchurchguilford.org .  Please call Mary Norris (203-457-9483) for information about our Prayer Shawl Ministry;

Deacon for May is Rebecca Bunting (203-458-1783). If you have questions, concerns or compliments, please speak with her.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Children's Day is May 23! Join us as we celebrate Pentecost with wind, doves, music, and languages aplenty – and see how God makes all things new!  Children & youth are encouraged to come to Church School today and May 16 as classes prepare.

Inquirer/New Member Meeting Sunday, May 16, 11:30am in the Minear Library in Spencer House (corner of Broad & State Streets.)  We invite anyone interested in learning more about First Church, or in becoming a member, to attend.  Refreshments will be served.  Child care can be available (please request through the Church Office: 203-453-5249.  New members will be received on Sunday, June 6th at 10:00am.  For information, please call Deacons Rebecca Bunting (203- 458-1783), Wendy North (203-453-4134), Kathy Abbatello (203-457-0475) or Walt Ostroski (203-453-0767.)

Save the Date! May 21st 6:30pm for an Arabic Dinner - Join us in celebrating the Khammas Family’s first year in America, with an Arabic dinner catered by Nagam in Fellowship Hall.  Reservations recommended: $15 adults, $7 children under 12. Childcare will be provided. Sign up after worship or call the First Church office 453-5249 to make reservations.  Nagam’s Arabic cooking classes and brunch have been very successful. It’s not too late to reserve a place for her final Spring Cooking Class Dinner Saturday, May 15th from 4-6 pm hosted by Betsy & George Platia – call Ann West: 453-0291.
Change of Venue for “Getting it Together with John’s Gospel” Join us on Saturday, May 15th from 9:00am – 3:00pm in Griswold Hall.  Wayne Rollins will lead us through various ways of looking at the gospel of John- Getting to Know John: Surveying the Terrain; The Four Faces of God; Christology and Paradox: the I-Am sayings and Zen; and John’s Men But Especially John’s Women–and Us.  Snack & lunch will be provided.  A $5 donation is appreciated, but not necessary.  To help us in food planning, please register with the Church Office (203 453-5249). See you then!

Pinchbeck Scholarship Applications Due by May 24th .  Applications are available for students from First Church going to 2 or 4 year schools for the 2010-2011 academic year; forms are in a manila envelope on the door of the church office.  For more information, call Kathy Abbatello (457-0475) or Barbara Bishop (453-9710).

Journeys in a Jet Age: If you would be interested in volunteering as a crew member for the children's program, Journeys in Jet Age, August 2nd through 5th, (9 a.m. to 12 noon) please contact Lisa (203-453-3324) or Betsy Work (203-458-7708).

Peace Trust Kanyakumari : Following the tsunami that devastated South Asia in 2004, Rev. Gnana Robinson, president of Peace Trust Kanyakumari sprang into action with the assistance of UCC Global Ministries.  When fishermen lost their boats, Peace Trust replaced 45 boats, complete with engines and nets.  An additional 35 boats will be provided in the future.  Carpenters who lost everything received new tools so that they could repair the boats.  When children skipped school because they lacked uniforms and supplies, Peace Trust supplied them. (May 14 excerpt from the UCC Calendar of Prayer).

Guilford Food Bank Needs: 100% fruit juices; canned fruit, tuna, ham, hash, stews; pancake/meal/potato/cake mixes; boxed mac & cheese; dry milk, canned tomato products, dry cereal.  Please leave your donations in the narthex.  Thank you!

CHURCH CALENDAR

Sunday, May 9:
8:30am  Worship – Chapel
9:00am  Bible Study – Griswold Hall
9:00am  Choir Rehearsal – Choir Room
10:00am  Worship/Nursery care/Church School
11:15am  Coffee Hour – Fellowship Hall

Monday, May 10:
11:00am  Music & Transformation – Bride’s Room
3:00pm  GSA Troop #2303 – Fellowship Hall
7:00pm  Confirmation 2 – Church School Bldg # 9
7:30pm  Welcoming & Inclusion – Minear Library

Tuesday, May 11:
3:00pm  Middle School Youth - Fellowship Hall
7:00pm  Church Council – Fellowship Hall

Wed., May 12:
4:00pm  Junior Choir – Fellowship Hall
4:00pm  Cherub Choir – Griswold Hall
7:00pm  Community & World Concerns– CSB#9
7:00pm  Deepening Spiritual Connections – Minear Lib

Thurs., May 13:
6:00pm  Bell Choir – Sanctuary
7:00pm  BS Troop 474 – Fellowship Hall
7:15pm  Choir Rehearsal – Choir Room

Sat., May 15:
9am – 3pm  Program on John’s Gospel – Griswold Hall

Sunday, May 16:
8:30am  Worship – Chapel
9:00am  Bible Study – Griswold Hall
9:00am  Choir Rehearsal – Choir Room
10:00am  Worship, Nursery care, Church School
11:15am  Adult Forum - Chapel
11:30am  New Member Meeting- Minear Library

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
Wed. 7:30pm–GH                   Alateen:  Tues., 7:30pm-CSB#9
Fri., Noon & 7:30pm – FH      NA:          Sun., 1:00pm – GH
Sat., 7:30am – GH                   OA:        Weds., 7:30am - FH