Rev. Patricia L. Liberty, Interim Senior Pastor
T. G. I. SUNDAY: CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP
January 6, 2008 11:15am
PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES…. THANK YOU !
INFANT & TODDLER CARE BY ADULTS DURING ALL SERVICES IN CHURCH NURSERY
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP
The Gathering Music
The Welcome & Welcoming One Another
Church Family Announcements
Call to Worship
*A Time for Singing
*Prayer of Invocation (unison)
God of the faithful in every time, today you call us into your church to be one body in Jesus Christ. You give us the gifts we need for your service and bless us with a community of believers who share your vision. Grant us a renewed spirit of faithfulness and discipleship. Bind us in one community with your people in all places, for the sake of the realm your Son came to bring. Amen
*Response: #743 Be still and know that I am God (3times)
Children’s Message
Children & Teachers Exit to Church School
Scripture Lessons Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon Finding our Way Rev. Patricia L. Liberty
Prayers of the Church
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
(Please come forward, break off piece of bread & dip it into cup. In the gold container are
gluten-free, wheat-free, corn-free, soy-free wafers for those with allergies.)
The Act of Blessing (A blessing by anointing is offered during communion to all who wish it.
After partaking of communion, go to either kneeling bench, & kneel or stand.)
*Prayer of Thanksgiving & Lord’s Prayer (please join hands)
*Song (During this song, an offering will be received to support our church & its ministries & missions)
*Benediction
*Response
PLEASE JOIN US DOWNSTAIRS FOR COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Greeters: Chris & Lucia Chubet & family; Laurie Zimmerman
Coffee Hour Hosts: Laurie & John Zimmerman
Flowers: Given in memory of Dustin Arigoni by the Dobratz family.
Our 2008 Flower Chart to provide flowers in honor/memory of loved ones is now available in Memorial Hall.
Pick a date, don’t forget your phone number, and Meredith or Bev will be in touch.
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Joys & Concerns for Prayer: Today we celebrate the baptism of Brian III & Matthew Marek, twin sons of Brian & Stacy. We keep Frank Rogers & family in prayer as they grieve the death of his wife, Shirley (12/26). We pray for Carol Skwiot, hospitalized last week & Bonnie Perry having foot surgery (1/9). We continue to pray for Andrea Sinclair, Ted Andrzejczuk, Kim Palmer, Pat Diego, Matthew Currao (Iraq), Betsy Roberts; Vi Hart; Carolyn Beadle; Mitzi Cronin; Maureen Curtis; Pat Livingstone; our Stephen Ministers & care-receivers.
FOR PASTORAL NEEDS & EMERGENCIES call any of our ministers: Patricia L. Liberty (401-499-7752),
Rick Haverly (860-620-0513), Cyndie Holden (203) 206-9507 or Linda Fernandes-Bailey (1-860-274-9907).
NO TWIGS IN JANUARY. Rehearsals will resume on February 5th at 6pm.
SCHEDULING EVENTS: It is very important that all events and meetings planned in the building get cleared and posted with the office. On many an evening the building is filled to capacity and it is not fair to bump someone who has cleared their meeting with the office ahead of time. Plan ahead 628-6958.
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS NEEDED at all services. You only have to commit to it once every 2 months. Call Barbara Stubbs (203-440-8958.)
OUR ARCHIVAL COMMITTEE IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS! Are you well organized? Do you like working on small projects? Why not join our group to organize our church’s history. Meets every Thursday (except summers), 10-12N in room 201/2. For more info call Doris LaRese (860-628-7550).
OUR CHURCH’S WEBSITE, www.firstchurchsouthington.org
BREAD BAKER NEEDED!! 4th Sunday of each month. Contact Jean DeVito (276-0727).
A REMINDER TO PARENTS –Dismissal times for church school are: 9:30am – 10:45am; 11:15am – 12:30pm; 6:00pm – 7:15pm. If the service is over before dismissal time, please go to Memorial Hall until church school ends.
VILLAGE GREEN NURSERY SCHOOL REGISTRATION for church members & alumni, Saturday, January 12, 9am, Memorial Hall. Snowdate: Monday, January 14, 6pm, Memorial Hall.
Pasta Dinner Saturday, January 26th, 6-8PM in Memorial Hall. To support our February Youth Mission Trip to Mazatlan, Mexico. $7.50 adult & $3/ 5yrs. and under. Tickets on Sale Today!
LAITY SUNDAY is January 27. The theme is “Called to Follow.” If you’d like to participate, call Rev. Linda Fernandes-Bailey.
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER –MARK YOUR CALENDAR! February 5, 6pm in Memorial Hall. We’re celebrating Mardi Gras and preparing ourselves for Ash Wednesday and Lent. Men’s Club will serve a traditional pancake supper then enjoy a Mardi Gras parade, pancake race and family Lenten crafts.
SAFE CHURCH TRAINING: FREE CPR/AED TRAINING..January16 for renewal training & January 23 for full training. Both sessions begin at 7pm in room 201/2. Sign-up outside the Pastor’s office.
SAFE CHURCH FIRE DRILL. Some time between January & May we’ll have a fire drill with no advanced notice. If you hear the fire alarm during the church service, follow the directions from the minister. DO NOT GO THROUGH THE CHURCH to get anyone. All children will be evacuated by their teachers/infant care staff (they’re usually out before anyone else).
THE COFFEE HOUSE 2nd Saturday of each month at 7:00pm, Peace Café. On January 12th enjoy Lisa Martin.
KID’S CLUB (grades 2-5) is going to LASER STORM, (2211 Meriden-Waterbury Tpke), on Friday, January 18, 6pm. Cost: $13 pp. Sign-up outside Pastor’s office.