Thursday, November 10, 2011

Sunday at First Church ~ Stewardship Sunday

First Church of Christ Congregational (UCC)
190 Court Street
Middletown, CT

November 13, 2011, Stewardship Sunday.*


Worship begins at 10 a.m., with our Interim Minister, the Rev. Dr. Brenda Pelc-Faszcza.

First Church is an Open and Affirming Church. No matter where you are in life's journey, you are welcome. Sunday school meets during worship. Child care is provided.

Sermon: Flood and Promise. In the ancient flood story, God saves creation by partnering up the creatures and sending them off on the ark to re-make the world. This is stewardship: Doing what we have been given to do, using what we have been given to use, partnering up with each other to take care of the world. We trust in God… but apparently, God also trusts us with this work.

Music
Prelude: Westminster Chimes, Douglas Wagner
— The Heart in Hand Bell Choir
Hymn: Let Us with a Joyful Mind
Anthem: How Firm A Foundation, arr. by Hal Hopson
— The Treble Choir
Hymn: Called as Partners in Christ's Service
Offertory: Prayer and Praise, Margaret Tucker
— The Heart in Hand Bell Choir
Hymn: In the Midst of New Dimensions
Postlude: Fanfare, Jacques Lemmens

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

*Please remember to bring your pledge cards so that the budget planning process for 2012 can begin. Pledges will be dedicated in worship.

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