Sunday at First Church

Sunday, March 25th
10 o'clock A.M. Worship

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

First Church is an open and affirming congregation in the heart of Middletown, adjacent to Wesleyan University, near the Connecticut River. All are welcome. No matter where life's journey has led you, come visit and worship with us this Sunday.



Music
Prelude: Christ Lay In Death's Dark Prison, Cantata No. 4 (mvt. 2), J. S. Bach
   Karl Scheibe, David Westmoreland, oboes

Hymn: Awake, Awake to Love and Work
Anthem: Lux Aeterna, from John Rutter Requiem
   The Senior Choir, with MaryAnne Diamond, soloist
Hymn: Said Judas to Mary
Offertory: Lamb of God, Our Savior, J. S. Bach
Hymn: Savior, An Offering Costly and Sweet
Postlude: We Thank Thee, Lord Jesus, J. S. Bach

 

Scripture Reading: John 12:1-8 Mary anoints Jesus before his death.

Sermon: Poured-Out Life.  Mary anoints Jesus with an expensive perfume, which gets her a criticism. Extravagant? She is only following what she has learned from Jesus himself: life and love are to be poured out, spent freely, not held back. He is on his way to a cross. She is one of the few who gets it.

Church School: K-5 ~ Tags for Easter baskets and preparation for Children's Day in June!