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The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme
2 Ferry Road
Old Lyme, Connecticut
(860) 434-8686
Website: www.fccol.org
SUNDAY WORSHIP
Steven R. Jungkeit, Senior Minister
Carleen R. Gerber, Senior Associate Minister
Christopher D. Solimene, Associate Minister
Simon D. Holt, Director of Music
April 26, 2015
9:00 AM
Prelude
*Hymn: #83 “God of Our Life, Through All the Circling Years”
*Call to Worship (from Proverbs 3)
Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who get understanding,
for her income is better than silver, and her revenue better than gold.
She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand is contentment and honor.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her;
those who hold her fast are called happy.
Let us worship God.
*Invocation
*The Lord’s Prayer
Welcome and News of the Church
*Hymn: #258 “Morning Has Broken”
Offertory Invitation
Offertory Anthem: Halle, Halle, Halle
All-Age Choir
Hal H. Hopson
*Doxology (#44 in the hymnal)
*Offertory Prayer
Children’s Sermon
Chris Solimene
*Hymn: #242 “God of Life”
(children proceed to classes during the 1st stanza)
Pastoral Prayer
Pastoral Prayer Response: Lead Me Lord
Scripture: Job 42:1-3 (OT, pg. 472)
Ezekiel 34:17-18 (OT, pg. 762) & 47:9-12 (OT, pg. 775)
Hebrews 12:1-2a (NT, pg. 211)
Sermon: DANGER AHEAD: USE CAUTION
The Rev. Carleen R. Gerber
*Hymn:: #461 “We Cannot Own the Sunlit Sky”
Benediction
Postlude
*Congregation Standing
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We thank you for worshipping with us. Following the life and teachings of Jesus, we are a church that
strives to be a place of grace, welcoming all regardless of theological expression, age, race, gender,
sexual identity, national origin or financial means. In our Church Constitution we recognize that “each
member shall have the undisturbed right to follow the word of God according to the dictates of his or
her own conscience, under the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit.” The First Congregational Church of
Old Lyme, established in 1665, cherishes this proud Pilgrim tradition. We are honored by your
presence among us, and we invite you to help us become what we endeavor to be.
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The flowers this morning are given by Steven Ames in loving memory
of Edward and Robert Ames and all who have died at war.
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This morning we thank our scripture reader Scott Mahon who serves on our
Board of Deacons and member of the Senior Choir.
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The host for coffee hour is Jeanne Thomas.
The deacon on duty is Alexandra Eadie-Friedmann.
Childcare is available every Sunday morning in the nursery downstairs at the 9AM service.
If you need help finding it, please ask the ushers to assist you.
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If you are visiting us for worship this morning, we welcome you, and invite you
to join us in Fellowship Hall for fellowship and refreshments.
We invite you to pick up a “Welcome” packet, which can be found in the vestibule.
We hope this information will be helpful in acquainting you with
our church and its activities and programs.
Quiet Activity Bags for young children are in the vestibule.
They are colorful bags with quiet projects for our youngest members.
Please feel free to offer these bags to your children.
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The Rev. David W. Good serves as our Minister Emeritus.
The Rev. Rebecca T. Crosby is our Minister for Haitian Outreach.
Erin K. Grayson serves this church as Minister of the South Lyme Union Chapel.
Our annual Easter collection for One Great Hour of Sharing continues.
This important fund is administered through the National Council of Churches and
enables a quick response to natural and humanitarian disasters world-wide. Last year we
raised almost $10,000 for OGHS. If you have not yet made a contribution, and wish to do so,
there are envelopes in the pews and vestibule, or you may send a check to our office,
made out to FCCOL, with a memo designation to OGHS Easter Collection.
Adult Forum Today: Abigail Cipparone and Tess Hamilton-Ward will be presenting
"Impressions from the Haitian Trip." May 3: Russell Learned, Bob McCracken and Mark
Waldo will discuss Solar Energy and FCCOL's solar project.
Coffeehouse Back by popular demand, FCCOL Music & Arts Board is hosting our second
Coffee House event TODAY (4-6 pm). All are welcome!
New Members It is our custom to receive new members twice a year – in May and again next
fall. If you have been attending, or visiting, and would like to talk about membership (ask any
question you might have), Steve, Carleen or Chris would love the opportunity to sit down over a
cup of coffee and chat! Please call any one of us and let’s set up a time and place. Our May date
for receiving new members is May 10th. The new members orientation meeting will be
Tuesday, May 5th, at 7:00 pm in the Sheffield Auditorium.
Growing Through Grief C. S. Lewis said, "Grief is like a long, winding valley where any
bend may reveal a totally new landscape." The next Growing Through Grief meeting will be on
May 22nd at 10 a.m in the Library. Come share the journey with others on the path. If you have
questions about this group, give Cynthia Robbins a call at (860) 608-7996.
Ladies Benevolent Society May Luncheon
The LBS continues its monthly series of
luncheons and programs at noon on Tuesday, May 5, with a luncheon in Fellowship Hall.
Around 1 pm, church historians Betsey Webster and Carolyn Wakeman will speak about the
recent creation of the Church Archives and new discoveries about the origins of its dedicated
Ladies Benevolent Society. The talk on the historic grounds surrounding the Meetinghouse at
the corner of Lyme Street and Ferry Road, previously scheduled for May 12th, will be
rescheduled in the fall. Admission to the Luncheon is $5 plus canned goods for the Food Pantry.
Please call the church office at 860-434-8686 by Monday, May 4, to reserve a place.
FCCOL Directory Photos Thank you all who were able to join us for the church directory
photo shoot. For those of you who did not get a chance to schedule an appointment, but would
still like to submit a photo, please email a photograph to [email protected] before
May 1. Please include your name(s), address, phone and email. Essex Meadows Residents:
Lifetouch will spend Friday, May 1st at Essex Meadows from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm. If you
would like to sign up for a photo session, please call Judy Simmons at 860-767-2788. Thank
you.
The church has a new email address, it is <[email protected]>.
The illustrations on the cover of this bulletin are by former members
of our church, Lois and Louis Darling.
The Board of Stewardship extends our heartfelt thanks to the 396 of you who pledged a
total of $599,286, almost reaching the Trustees' $600,000 budget goal (99.9%), We are
especially grateful to the four very generous couples and individuals who increased their
pledges to help us raise our results as we extended the campaign closing.
Book Study Group on "Where the Heart Is" by Billie Letts Join us on Thursday, May 7th,
at 10:30 in the library for a discussion of this wonderful little novel. It was published in 1996,
so it’s possible that you might have read it some time ago. But it would be a treat to re-read it.
We'll interface the novel with some passages from the New Testament, and explore the ways in
which the life of Novalee Nation, the protagonist, brings to life some Biblical truths we all hold
dear. Martha Beaudoin and Carleen Gerber will lead the discussion.
Green Grass Journey Our annual trip to Green Grass, South Dakota, is set for June 23rd July 2nd. This year marks our 30th year of partnership, so there is much to celebrate! If you
are interested in participating on the journey this June, please call Stephanie Kenny at 860-8843875 or email at [email protected].
Care Givers Group There are some in our fellowship who shoulder the responsibility of
caring for a family member or friend. We have a time to get together to offer encouragement
and perhaps help one another along this journey of care giving. Our next meeting will be
Wednesday, May 13, at 10:30 am in the Hoag Parlor. Carleen will be there to convene the
meeting, which should be about one hour long. Please call Carleen with any thoughts or
questions, 860-434-0058.
An Explosion of Talent Saturday, May 9th, 7:00-9:30 pm in the Sheffield Auditorium. Our
own Braiden Sunshine and Laura Spineti, a Trio of Duo’s with Ear Candy for the Soul.
Presented by Nightingale Café.Tickets at tickets@musicnowfoundation or call the Nightingale
Café at 860-434-1961.
Hunger along the Shoreline Children & adults in our own community go hungry everyday.
Find out why & what you can do to help. Lyme-Old Lyme HS is hosting a Hunger Banquet on
Wednesday, May 6, at 6:00 p.m. A unique way for the whole family to understand hunger &
ways to help end it. All are welcome. Small donation requested. Proceeds to Shoreline Soup
Kitchens and Oxfam America. More info contact John McGannon, 860-434-1651.
Memorial Flowers There are 2 dates available for Sunday Memorial Flowers: 3rd Sunday in
January and February 8th. Please call Susan Griggs at 860-434-7660 for more information.
BJ’s Members If you get a coupon booklet but don’t use the diaper coupons, please donate
them to the Diaper Bank. Put them either in the offering plate or in Louise Lynch’s mail slot
outside the church office, top right. Thanks.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets May 19 Whether you’re an old pro or a first-time knitter,
you’re invited to crochet or knit shawls that can be given by our ministers to those in hospital
or needing the comforting tangible sign of our faith community’s love and healing prayers.
Join us at 4 pm on May 19 in Hoag Parlor for an opportunity to have all prayer shawl creators
(or those with an interest) gather for a time of sharing ideas and fellowship. See or contact
Chris Solimene at [email protected] or call 860-434-8686 for more information or to receive
materials. Thank you to all those who are sharing in this very special ministry.
White Elephant Sale Get your calendars out and mark these dates, Friday, July 10th, from
9:00 am - 2:00 pm and Saturday, July 11th, from 8:00 am - Noon.
We are a week LATER this year since July 4th falls on a Saturday. This is a good time of the
year to sort through the cellar and attic to put aside some of those treasures for this year’s
sale. Hold those goodies until the first intake day, Thursday June 25th.
We have critical needs in a number of areas:
Coffee and Donuts - 2 co-chairs: We have all the instructions and steps to follow on sale
days (no you don't have to make them - just buy and then sell).
Kitchen Dept - co-chair: We have workers and one co-chair, but two makes life easier.
Pots and Pans - co-chair: Share responsibility to stage, price and sell pots and pans.
Toy Dept co-chair: Need to phase in a new co-chair and workers to join our current
department staff.
If you have donated any of the following stocks, please call Julie at the church office
(860) 434-8686: Exxon Mobil, 24 shares, 12/5/14; 3m Company, 2 shares, 12/23/14;
Bristol Myers Squibb, 85 shares, 2/10/15.
Calendar of Events & Meetings for This Week
God’s Neighborhood Sunday School TODAY at 9:00 am.
Coffee House TODAY at 4:00 pm in the Sheffield Auditorium.
Sewing Group Monday, April 27th at 10:00 am in the Sheffield Auditorium.
Confirmation Class Monday, April 27th at 7:00 pm in the Hoag Parlor.
LBS Board Meeting Tuesday, April 28th at 10:00 am in the Library.
Board of Deacons Tuesday, April 28th at 7:30 pm in the Hoag Parlor.
Writing Group Wednesday, April 29th at 3:30 pm in the Hoag Parlor.
All-Age Choir Wednesday, April 29th at 6:15 pm in the Sheffield Auditorium.
Endowment Committee Wednesday, April 29th at 7:00 pm in the Library.
Senior Choir Wednesday, April 29th at 7:30 pm in the Sheffield Auditorium.
Who Am I? Thursday, April 30th at 9:30 in the Library.
Essex Meadows Residents Pictorial Directory Photo Session Friday, May 1st from 12:00
pm to 7:00 pm at Essex Meadows.
Board of Music & Arts Sunday, May 3rd at 1:00 pm at Chris & Kent’s home.
FINAL
79th White Elephant Sale [ 2015 ]
June
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
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Fri
19
Pre SET-UP
INSIDE
[ move
furniture, lay
rugs, etc ]
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INTAKE
9:00 – 2:00
INTAKE
6:00 – 8:00pm
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INTAKE
9:00 - 2:00
Sat
20
SET-UP
INSIDE
[9:00 am –
12:00 ]
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INTAKE
9:00 - 2:00
Workers
Lunch
July
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
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INTAKE
9:00 - 2:00
INTAKE
9:00 – 2:00
INTAKE
9:00 - 2:00
INTAKE
6:00 - 8:00pm
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INTAKE
6:00 – 8:00pm
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CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
Sort & Price
Sort & Price
Sort & Price
Big Tents &
Sport Goods
Tents Go up
Morn'g-Any
Remaining
outside set up
Small Tents
& tables set
up outside
6:00 – 8:00pm
INTAKE
9:00 – 2:00
9
SET-UP
OUTSIDE
Unload Barns
7:30 AM ->>
Workers
Lunch
INTAKE
9:00 - 2:00
HOLIDAY
CLOSED
Workers
Lunch
10
11
SALE
SALE
9:00 – 2:00
8:00 – 12:00
CLEANUP
& Snacks
12:00 ->>