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If you have questions about the church, please contact one of our committee chairs.
Church Council
Margaret Hutchins
Christian Ed.
Pam Morneau
Christian Outreach
Gina Vickers
Deacons
Susan Weaver
Long Range Planning
Sue Chadima
Music
Henrik Strandskov
Personnel
Erv Snyder
Prudential
Ken Thorson
Stewardship
Peter Mendes
Church Family
If you or a family member is hospitalized and would like a visit, please call the church office.
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Grief Support Group
Tuesday
July 27
at 1 PM
Parlor
Caregivers Group
Crafter's Group
Thursdays at 1:00
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First Parish Church UCC, Brunswick, Maine 
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE
July 23, 2010 |
Last Sunday we called Geoff Parker to be our Associate Pastor and Teacher. It was a wonderful day for us all. Thank you to all those who were able to be there. Geoff will begin his work with us on August 16.
This Sunday our theme will be prayer. People often tell me they are not sure how to pray. I think part of that struggle relates to our reflections on how we conceptualize God. When Jesus' disciples asked him how to pray he answered with what we call the Lord's Prayer. We will be reading the version in Luke 11:1-9. This prayer, which is central to the Christian tradition is often difficult for children to understand. One child who grew up in the "trespass" tradition didn't really know that word. He was heard saying in his prayers one night, "Forgive us our trashcans." He was on the right track.
See you Sunday,
Mary
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"SUMMER SUNDAYS" BEGINS
We have nursery care for those age 2 and younger downstairs in Pilgrim House (across the street) from 9:45 until church is over.
All those age 3 and older begin in worship. After the Children's Moment, bring children age 3 through those entering 3rd grade to the Pilgrim House playground (or the Parlor in inclement weather).
Children entering 4th grade and older will remain in worship. We have books, children's bulletins and drawing supplies in the cart near the Vestry door. |
CHURCH NEWS
The 25th Summer Organ Concert Series continues on July 27 in the sanctuary at 12:10 p.m. These forty minute concerts run weekly each Tuesday through August 17. Our third organist is Katelyn Emerson, concert organist from York, Maine. Please join us for this great series. Donations accepted at the door: $5.00 suggested.
Our church family is invited to Ben Grotton's Eagle Court of Honor on Sunday, July 25 at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. A BBQ reception will follow.
The Summer Choir will sing on August 15 and is open to any interested person, young or old. The Summer Choir rehearses at 9:00 on the morning they sing in church.
Would anyone like a Pilgrim Lodge 18-month calendar? They are absolutely beautiful and begin in September of 2010. They are $15 and are available in the church office. Please hurry, as they are going back to Pilgrim Lodge for the summer very soon.
Please remember that Midcoast Hunger contributions of non-perishable food items may be left in the big pine box in the Vestry on Sundays, or brought to the church office during the week.
First Parish provides meals to Tedford Housing on the 3rd and 5th Wednesdays of each month. Our next commitment is August 18, and we need some help filling that meal! Please sign up this Sunday to help!
The former Grief Support Group only meets for lunch occasionally, and their next luncheon outing will be August 9th at noon. Please meet in the Pilgrim House parking lot at 12 Noon. |
History Moment
Tower Bell History:
In October of 1824 a special meeting of the Parish was held to see if the Parish would authorize the purchase of a bell for the church belfry. It passed, but the stipulation was made that it weigh at least 1,000 pounds but not more than 1,200 pounds. The bell was the first church bell in Brunswick. It served both church and community. |
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Pledge Income Update from our Treasurer, Wendy Suehrstedt
We are now halfway through our 2010 budget year and our finances remain strong thanks to everyone's efforts. Total pledges and offerings are just slightly short of our year-to-date budget while expenses are nearly 10% lower than budgeted. Now that we have called Geoff Parker to join us as our Associate Pastor, we anticipate our expenses will be in line with our budget for the remainder of the year so we will need everyone's support to remain on track.
Everyone who made a 2010 pledge should have received a pledge status report in the mail recently. Please review this status report and let us know if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for thinking of the church through these beautifully sunny and warm summer months and keeping your pledges current. |
COMMUNITY NEWS
International Fundraising Dinner for Middle East Children's Alliance MAIA Project:
Saturday, July 31 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Brunswick. This dinner will raise money for a water purification project in a kindergarten in Gaza. There will be a talk by Fateh Azzam, Regional Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and music by members of the Alhan Mediterranean Ensemble, as well as a silent auction. Suggested donation: $25 |
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