Sunday at First Church ~ May 20

May 20 ~ Seventh Sunday of Easter

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

We welcome as our guest preacher on Sunday, Patsy Bjorling, Associate Conference Minister for Generosity Ministries, Connecticut Conference, United Church of Christ.

Patsy will also lead our Second Hour on “Money and Values.” 

We hope you'll consider visiting and worshiping with us today. First Church is an open and affirming congregation and all are welcome. Child care is provided and worship begins at 10 a.m. For more information on our congregation and its programs, please visit the First Church website.

Music        

Prelude            With Timbrel and Dance                     Margaret Tucker

                                    The Heart in Hand Bell Choir

Hymn             I Sing the Mighty Power of God

            Anthem           Do Lord, Remember Me                     spiritual, arr. by R. Mauldin

                                                The Celebration Singers and Senior Choir

Hymn              Take My Life, God, Let It Be

Offertory         Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace) arr. Douglas Wagner

            Hymn              God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending

Postlude          Holy, Holy, Holy                                arr. Michael Helman

                                    The Heart in Hand Bell Choir

Scripture Reading

                   2 Corinthians 9:6-15

                   Matthew 19:16-23

                  

Sermon:      The Joy of Lighter Loads

Church School: K-5 ~ Powerful Play