The Lesson of the Branches
and the Vine
and the Vine
The mission of First Church is to engage and support people in worship, learning, fellowship, and service, so that all may find in our community the Spirit of the living Christ. We are an Open and Affirming Church: All are welcome into the full life of our community regardless of their race, age, gender, nationality, marital status, economic situation, mental or physical ability, or sexual orientation.
Interim Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Brenda Pelc-Faszcza preaches, and worship begins at 10 am. Child care is provided.
190 Court St.
Middletown, CT
Middletown, CT
Music
Prelude: Yankadi
The African Drumming Ensemble
Hymn: Bring Many Names
Anthem: Keep Your Lamps spiritual, arr. Andre Thomas
The Celebration Singers & the Senior Choir
Offertory: Oh Praise Our God, Heinrich Schutz
The Senior Choir
Hymn: Let Us Talents & Tongues Employ, Linstead
Hymn: Sent Forth by God's Blessing
Postlude: Yankidy, The African Drumming Ensemble
Scripture Reading: John 15:1-8
The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be served.
Church School: K-5 ~ Communion/Special Music
2nd Hour Annual Meeting: Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The 344th Annual Meeting of The First Church of Christ, Congregational will convene following worship this Sunday, May 6, 2012. All church members are called to be present! At such time we will receive reports from Officers, Boards and other Committees for the good of the church. We shall also elect new officers and board and committee members and conduct other business.
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