Church Highlights - FCC Bristol

Vol. 59 March 23, 2008 No. 14

HOME COMMUNION OFFERED

During March Pastor Jarvis will be happy to bring Communion to our more home-bound in our congregation, as well as those who are in nursing homes. He does ask that you call or leave word for him at the Church Office and let him know when a good time would be to visit you with the Sacrament.

LECTIONARY LESSONS FOR APRIL
April 6
Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-4, 12-191; Peter 1:17-23;
Focus: Luke 24:13-35 Theme: Risen Indeed

April 13
Acts 2:42-47; Focus: Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
Theme: Life Abundant

April 20
Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5,15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; Focus: John 14:1-14 Theme: A Place with God

April 27
Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:8-20; 1 Peter 3:13-22; Focus: John 14:15-21 Theme: Coming Soon

CHERUB CHOIR TO SING ON MOTHER’S DAY, MAY 11

All Church School Children in the 3 year old class - second grade are invited to join the Cherub Choir. Rehearsals will be held immediately after Church School in the Sanctuary, beginning, Sunday, March 30 and continuing each week through Sunday, May 4.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

The next Men’s Fellowship meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m.

CONFIRMATION CLASS DINNER!

The Church Council and Diaconate invite the 2008 Confirmation Class and their families to a dinner and reception on Wednesday, April 30, in the Dining Room. Dinner will be buffet style, starting at 5:15 p.m., with the program starting at 5:45 p.m. Rehearsal for Confirmation Sunday will follow, as will the regular April Church Council meeting.

WOMEN’S RETREAT
Friday, May 16 – Sunday, May 18, 2008

The Women’s Retreat is scheduled from Friday evening, May 16, and ends after lunch on Sunday, May 18. The Retreat will be held at the Wisdom House Retreat Center in Litchfield. The cost is $160 per person. The book group selection is Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. You may obtain a registration form at the Opportunity Table or through the Church Office. The full payment of $160, along with a completed registration form, is due by April 15.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 5!

Get ready to sing and swing at a benefit fundraiser for our Philippines Mission project as we turn the Auditorium into a Piano Lounge/Dance Club. There will be two events held back-to-back with music, song and dance …. something for every generation.

From 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. the Piano Lounge will take your song requests of old American standards and show tunes. Featured singers will entertain your favorites. Hors d’oeuvres and punch will be served.
From 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. the Maple Street Dance Club will open its doors to young and old alike for an evening of fun and dancing to a DJ’s record spins. Snacks and soda will be served.

Cost for the evening will be:

$10 per adult
$5 per child under 12
$30 family maximum

Tickets will be sold through the Church Office or during coffee hour following the Service of Worship. Join us for a fun and entertaining evening!

OUTREACH AND SERVICE COMMITTEE FOOD DRIVE

The Outreach and Service Committee continues to hold monthly food drives. Each month, a specific food item is collected and donated to local food pantries and soup kitchens. All food items should be placed in the shopping cart, located in the Narthex. On the last Sunday of each month, our shopping cart full of offerings is blessed by Jarv before being delivered. This is a wonderful way to teach our children to help others in need, so please get them involved. All donations are appreciated.

The Food Drive item for April is canned vegetables or canned fruit