Bulletin, 7/3/2011

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• Published on Saturday, 02 July 2011 11:22

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
3 July 2011 --  8:30 & 10:00 a.m.

“Let Mutual Love Continue.”
Hebrews 13: 1

THE GATHERING

PRELUDE:                    Midsummer Nocturne    A. Copland
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader:    Come to God all who labor and are heavy burdened,
All:    And God will give us rest.

Leader:    Take up Christ’s yoke and learn from him,
All:    For Christ is meek and humble of heart,
Leader:    And we shall find rest for our souls,
All:    For Christ’s yoke is easy, and burden is light.
*HYMNS & PSALMS # 470    O Day of Radiant Gladness

SERVICE OF THE WORD

SCRIPTURE:                   Matthew 22 35-39             Deacon Ostroski
I Corinthians 13:  4-13
SERMON:                     “Self Compassion”                     Rev. Robert
*HYMNS & PSALMS # 515   Now to Your Table Spread We Come

SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION

INVITATION TO COMMUNION:
Leader:    Beloved in Christ, the Gospel tells us that on the first day of the week, Jesus Christ was raised from death, appeared to Mary Magdalene, on that same day sat at table with two disciples and was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.
All:    This is the joyful feast of the people of God.  Men and women, youth and children, come from the east and the west, from the north and the south, and gather about Christ’s table.
JOYS AND CONCERNS
CALL TO OFFERING
OFFERTORY             The Sower and the Seed    Alan Pote
PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP    (It is our custom to wait until all have received the bread, and then eat together; likewise with the cup.  Gluten-free bread is served in the pews on the Church Street side.)
THE LORD’S PRAYER
*HYMNS & PSALMS # 335    Though I May Speak
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE:    The Washington Post March    arr. from J. P. Sousa
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Please join us for fellowship and refreshments following the 10:00am worship service hosted by the Welcoming & Inclusion Committee. We will be on the Church Lawn, weather permitting.

Greeters:  Daniela Giordano and Pacific Giordano
Ushers:  (8:30)  Bob Howard and Ted Fessel
(10:00)  Clyde Work, KC Long, Yvette Howard, Louis Zotti
Breadbaker:  Martha Losche      Sound System:  JB Catlin

CDs of worship services are available to sign out in Spencer House; sermon recordings are on our website: wwwfirstchurchguilford.org.  

Deaconess for July is Mary Norris (203-457-9483.)  Please make her aware of new births, adoptions, or anyone who needs a note of encouragement or sympathy.  Mary is also the contact for our Prayer Shawl Ministry.  All are welcome; materials are provided.

Deacon for July is Walter Ostroski (203-453-0767.)  If you have questions, concerns or compliments, please speak with him.

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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wallpapering Talent? If you have experience in removing and/or applying wallpaper and would like to volunteer some time this summer to help replace the wallpaper in Fellowship Hall, please contact Ken Medvetz, Business Committee Chair: 203-458-0597.

Calling All Crafters! We cut, we glue, we stitch some, too! The Harvest Fair craft group makes items to sell at the Handcrafts table, and we need your help!  New faces and ideas are welcome.  We will meet on Weds, July 6 & 20, and Aug. 3 & 17, 6-8pm in Room 9.  Please join us for creativity and fellowship.  Questions? call Yvette Howard, 203-453-9953, or Mary Norris, 203-457-9483.

Euchre Card Night Saturday, July 9th. First-timers or long-timers, single or with a partner… everyone is welcome!  Meet in Griswold Hall.  Come at 6:15 for lesson/refresher, or 6:45pm to play for the evening.  Water & popcorn provided; bring a snack or soft drink to share if you wish.  Call Geoff Fix at 203- 458-0438.

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

SUNDAY WORSHIP HYMN SERVICE

On Sunday, July 24th at both the 8:30am and 10:00am services we will have an old-fashioned hymn sing which has been a well-loved service in the past.  This is your chance to sing your favorite hymn.  From that special hymn of your childhood to that new hymn that has recently meant so much to you, you get to choose what we will sing.  If you are interested in participating, and I strongly encourage you to, please fill out the form below and put in the offering plate or return to the church office: 122 Broad Street.  [or e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ! - ed]
Thanks.   Kendrick

Name:

Phone #:

Email:

Service Attending:  8:30____ 10:00_____ both ____

Please choose 1 to 3 favorite hymns in rank order (others may pick your #1):

1.

2.

3.

Will you be willing to say a few words about why this hymn is meaningful to you? This adds great meaning to the service as we hear from one another about our spiritual journeys. Those who will share are given first priority if more hymns than are needed are proposed.

Yes_____ No_______

CHURCH CALENDAR

Sunday, July 3:        8:30am  Communion – Chapel
10:00am  Communion, Nursery care
11:15am  Lemonade & fellowship

Monday, July 4:   Church Offices closed – Independence Day

Wednesday, July 6:  6:00pm  Harvest Fair Crafts  Ch. Schl Bldg Rm 9
7:00pm  Annual Meeting Planning – Choir Room

Saturday, July 9:   6:15pm  Euchre refresher/lesson – Griswold Hall
6:45pm  Euchre Card Night - GH

Sunday, July 10:  Kendrick preaching
8:30am  Worship – Chapel
10:00am  Worship, Nursery care
11:15am  Lemonade & Fellowship – Church Lawn

12-Step Meetings at First Church This Week:
AA:  Sun.,  7:15am – GH            Alanon:  Tues., 7:30pm – Chapel
Tues., 7:30pm – Room 9                         Wed., 10:00am - FH
Wed. 7:30pm–GH                   Alateen:  Tues., 7:30pm-GH
Fri., Noon & 7:30pm – FH      NA:          Sun., 1:00pm – GH
Sat., 7:30am – GH                   

WELCOME TO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH!

United Church of Christ
An Open and Affirming Congregation

122 Broad Street
Guilford, CT  06437
203-453-5249 (phone & fax)
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We are pleased that you are here to worship with us today, and we trust that you have found inspiration and fellowship.  If we can be of service to you, please speak with one of the ministers either after worship, or call or email us:  
Dr. Norris – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Rev. Horst Clark – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
To make an appointment with a minister, please call the Church Office.