This is the Landmark Newsletter for April, 2007, arranged by article. The complete issue may also be accessed as a "PDF" file in the Landmark Archive.
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WORSHIP & EDUCATION SCHEDULE |
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Sunday, April 1: Palm Sunday/Communion
Susan preaching
8:30am Worship - Chapel
9:45am Ecumenical Blessing of Palms on the Green
10:00am Worship
Nursery care/Church School Pre-K – Grade 7
11:15am Coffee Hour– FH Thursday, April 5: Maundy Thursday
7:30pm Worship – Sanctuary Friday, April 6: Good Friday
7:30pm Worship - Sanctuary
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DEACONESS OF THE MONTH |
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Deaconess for April is Pam Welch (458-2340). Please notify her of births, adoptions, or anyone who may need a note of sympathy or encouragement. Pam is also the contact person for the Deaconesses’ Prayer Shawl Ministry. New hands are always welcome to knit or crochet shawls; materials are provided. If you know of someone who would welcome a Prayer Shawl as a tangible sign of First Church’s prayers, please call Pam. Audiotapes of Sunday services are available to sign out in Spencer House kitchen. |
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ALPHA CLUB APRIL MEETING |
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The Alpha Club will meet next on Tuesday, April 24th at 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Kathy Woods from the Guilford Greenery will speak on “Think Spring with Flowers.” All are welcome! |
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GENEROUS GIVING DRAMATICALLY REDUCES SHORTFALL |
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Thanks to the generous giving by members and friends of First Church, the 2007 Budget shortfall for Current Expense presented at the Annual Meeting on February 4 has been significantly reduced from $97,000 to $16,000.
God’s Spirit has moved so many in our congregation to a new level of generous giving. We are grateful for those who have pledged and for all of those who were able to increase their original pledge.
We have nearly achieved a financial miracle. We hope to completely eliminate the shortfall by the Special Meeting of the Congregation on April 22 and then join in a glorious celebration of a job well done by all.
In the meantime, we continue to invite others, who are able, to pledge or increase their pledge so all of the vital ministries that are making a positive difference in the lives of our members, our community, and the world are fully funded for 2007.
DeWitt Zuse, Chair, Church Council
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JUNIOR CHOIR MUSICAL |
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On Sunday, April 29th the Jr. Choir will present an original musical during the 10 am worship service. “A Re-Creation Story” features the Jr. Choir members as Eve, Adama, and Time Travelers from the future who take on the evil Anna Conda and her minions to stop pollution and global warming. The Cherub Choir, under the direction of Karen Owen, will help save Planet Earth as lovely butterflies and Mary Morreale leads the Garbage Band with uplifting melodies. Mark your calendars and come worship with the Jr. Choir as we celebrate God’s many gifts to us. |
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ADULT FORUMS |
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April 15th
Community and World Concerns
Jesse Glick, the Southern New England Coordinator for Church World Service. Jesse traveled to Kenya last year to observe CWS’s African mission “first hand” and will share how our mission dollars are making a difference in emerging nations. CWS is involved in emergency relief, economic development, women’s advocacy, and refugee resettlement worldwide. CWS is the benefactor of CROP Walk, the Blanket Program, and One Great Hour of Sharing and receives support from the UCC General Fund.
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