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Sabbath and Sabbatical

Apr 2 - 7:30 pm Maundy

Thursday Svc*

Apr 5 - 10:00 am EASTER Svc*

Apr 8 - 7 pm Grace Fellowship

Apr 12 - 10:00 am Worship Svc*






* Sunday School and Childcare Available

April 2015

The First Congregational Church of Washington, Connecticut

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“For six years you shall sow your

land and gather in its yield; but

the seventh year you shall let it

rest and lie fallow, so that the

poor of your people may eat; and

what they leave the wild animals

may eat. You shall do the same

with your vineyard, and with your

olive orchard. Six days you shall

do your work, but on the seventh

day you shall rest, so that your ox

and your donkey may have relief,

and your homeborn slave and the

resident alien may be refreshed.”

Exodus 23.10-12

This month in worship and

Sunday school, we will be

focusing on the faith practice of

“Keeping Sabbath.” The practice

of Sabbath is informed by the

Genesis story of God resting on

the seventh day after laboring for

six days to create the world. A

day of rest every 7th day is one of

the Ten Commandments.

Sabbath is a time to rest from

daily work, restore energy, focus

on God and reconnect with our

spirit and to allow those who

work for us to do the same.

Announcements, Misc 6

Birthdays 6

Calendar 7

Christian Education 5

Council’s Corner 3

From the Pastor 1

Green Fair News 11

Kids’ 0

Memorials—Steeple 9

Missions & Outreach 4

Music Ministry 2

Star Island Presentation 6

Sunday Morning Support 8

Upcoming Events 6

Stewardship of Creation 3

By the Rev. Cheryl Anderson, Pastor

In this issue:

A Prayer for New Life

Page 12

By the Rev. Cheryl Anderson, Pastor

Calendar,

Upcoming Events

and Birthdays on

Pages 6-7

Missions News

Page 4

April

Page 1

Palm Sunday - Including Passion Reading,

March 29 at 10:00 am

Maundy Thursday - April 2 at 7:30 pm

Our Maundy Thursday worship begins at 7:30pm,

and is a service of communion and tennebrae

which includes readings and the progressive

darkening of the sanctuary. Many members find

this the most moving worship of the church

calendar.

Easter Sunday - April 5 at 10:00 am,

followed by coffee hour and Easter Egg Hunt!

Concerts at

First Church

(Continued from page 1)

According to scripture, even

oxen and donkeys, slaves and

undocumented workers are to be

given “relief and refreshment”

every 7th day. God invites us to

learn to live in total trust,

without anxiety or stress, resting

in God’s total abundance and

provision.

Jesus criticized the

Pharisees’ legalistic attitude

about Sabbath rules, but he

modeled how to keep Sabbath

both inwardly (through prayer,

solitude, silence, and meditation)

and outwardly (through

communal ritual and acts of

justice).This month, we will

explore how Sabbath can be

more than an impractical

commandment and continue to

be a blessing in our busy lives.

In our non-stop modern lives,

we may have to re-define what it

means to “keep” Sabbath, but

carving out and protecting times

for activities that recharge,

refresh, and renew our spirits,

minds, and bodies is more

important than ever. In our

intergenerational coffee hour on

the 26th, we will share our

experiences and ideas for

keeping Sabbath (see page 5).

In the scripture passage

above, from the book of Exodus,

the idea of Sabbath is extended

to a Sabbath year, when even the

farm land and fruit trees and

vineyards are given a year of

rest. The academic and

ecclesiastical practice of

Sabbatical for faculty and clergy

comes from this Sabbath year

commandment. Among churches

in our denomination, a three

month sabbatical after five years

is the norm. My letter of call

includes a three month

sabbatical after five years of

service for the purpose of

continuing education and

spiritual renewal. My first

sabbatical was back in 2002.

This summer, two different and

very interesting continuing

education programs for clergy

are being offered that I would

like to take advantage of. When

I discussed it with the deacons,

we decided that 2015 was high

time for my second sabbatical.

I am grateful for the opportunity

this church is affording me for

spiritual renewal and

enrichment of my ministry

among you. The sabbatical will

start after Confirmation Sunday

on June 7, and I will return to

the pulpit on August 30th. While

I am away, Ellen Willert, our

Member in Discernment, will be

leading worship and providing

pastoral care. I will be writing

more about my plans in next

month’s Journal, and our head

deacon, Wayne Hileman, will be

filling in the details about how

the church will carry on in my

absence. For now, I am excited

about focusing on the weekly

Sabbath renewal that we are all

called to observe, and I look

forward to seeing you in worship

on Sunday!

From the Pastor (continued from page 1)

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Music Ministry

[email protected]

The Easter Season is a tradition

rich in music. Come to the

services and hear our beautiful

organ along with a wide variety

of musical talents.

Palm Sunday we will have Art

Peterson on trumpet and the

choir will host the Procession of

the Palms.

Maundy Thursday we have

Renowned Cellist Mary Costanza

offering the soothing and pensive

music for this unique and

beautiful service.

Easter Sunday is triumphant

with a Brass Quintet from the

US Naval Coast Guard

accompanying the choir.

April will continue with the quiet

and unique Uillean bagpipes, an

organ featured day, and possibly

a drum circle.

So come to our beautiful Meeting

House on the Green and enjoy

this Music Ministry.

Please let us know if you are

interested in getting involved!

Ilana and Jesse Ofgang, Organists

and Trish Grinnell, Music Chair

Music@

firstchurchwashingtonct.org

The Council’s Corner

Rev. Cheryl Anderson, Pastor

Beth Lovallo, Sunday School Teacher

Jessie and Ilana Ofgang, Organists

and Choir Director

Karen Esslinger, Admin. Assistant

Al Trowbridge, Sexton

Ministers: All the Members

Www.FirstChurchWashingtonCT.org

Council Members

Cheryl P. Anderson, Pastor 860-868-0569, ext 11

Michael Gorra, Moderator, 860-868-7852

Phil Farmer, Vice-Moderator/ Stewardship,

860-868-7177

Susan Jahnke, Treasurer, 860-868-7785

Henrietta Small and Peter Armstrong, Co-Clerks,

860-868-7672

Hans van Tartwijck, Personnel, 860-868-9152

Lee Parsons, Trustee, 860-946-7798

Wayne Hileman, Deacons, 860-868-7235

John Turner and Annie Baur, Missions,

(JT) 860-868-0868; (AB) 860-799-6308

Trish Grinnell, Music & Drama, 860-799-0190

John Geoghan, Finance, 860-868-6764

Karen Esslinger, Ch. Growth/Vitality, 860-274-9244

April 2015

Pastor Cheryl works Sundays through Thursdays.

Daily schedule varies based on congregational

needs. It is best to call for an appointment.

Regular Church Office Hours

Karen - Mondays and Wednesdays, 1 pm—5:30 pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 am—1:30 pm

[email protected]

Susan J - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

1 pm—5:30 pm

[email protected]

Phone: (860) 868-0569

2014-15 Annual Meeting - Sun, June 28

Access Health CT Access Health CT is opening a Special Enrollment Period from April 1st through April 30th, 2015 for

people who did not have health insurance in 2014 and did not obtain health insurance in 2015.

If they enroll in a health insurance policy during this Enrollment Period they can reduce or avoid the

penalties for not having health insurance in 2015. The penalty for 2015 is $325 per person ($162.50/

child) or two per cent of the family income - whichever is larger. In 2016 the penalty increases to $695

per person ($347.50 per child) or 2.5 per cent of income – whichever is larger.

Please feel free to contact me if you know of someone who does not have Health Insurance and does not

have qualifying events that would allow them to enroll for Health Insurance. If their income is slightly

above the upper limit for Husky eligibility they will be able to purchase two or three months of insur-

ance for less than the penalty.

I hope all is going well. …… Peter Armstrong (for more information call Peter at 860-921-7152)

On Wednesday, April 22, from 6:30 pm. to 7:30 p.m. in Wersebe Hall, the Washington Environmental

Council (WEC) welcomes ecological landscape designer Laura Rissolo of Land People Habitat for a

public lecture entitled, “Habitat for Pollinating Insects”. The lecture is on the ecological importance

of integrating habitat for native pollinators in our home landscapes to support a robust local food web. It

will highlight the evolutionary interrelationships of pollinators and native plants, and layout how to

provide beautiful, high-quality forage—through an endless bloom sequence— and shelter requirements

for a range of pollinators. Attendees will receive a guide to attracting pollinators to their gardens. The

lecture will be followed by a brief reception. Reservations are required. RSVP to [email protected]

Stewardship of Creation

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Missions and Outreach - Opportunities to serve are all around us. Annie Baur (860-799-6308) or John Turner (860-868-0868), Missions Co-Chairs

Back Bay Missions

On March 8th Earl Thompson, from the First Church of Christ, Congregational (UCC), of Glastonbury

and a member of the Board of Back Bay Missions gave the sermon and made a presentation during coffee

hour. He spoke eloquently about the history of the mission and the numerous programs that it provides,

by raising money and involving volunteers. They are engaged in reconstruction of homes damaged by

storms and providing assistance and support for those in need in a community with few resources. Back

Bay Mission is a mission of the United Church of Christ (our denomination) and is a mission that our

church here in Washington has supported with annual donations funded by a portion of your annual

pledge. Some members of our church present that day would like to think about getting a small group

together to travel to Biloxi and lend a hand as a volunteer team. Please speak with Annie or John if you

are interested in hearing more about this mission or about a trip.

New Milford Food Bank

Lately, donations to the New Milford Food Bank, which broke records a couple of months ago, have

been down slights. We plan to draw attention once again to this opportunity to make a difference to the

poorest among us. As the weather gets warmer, please remember the need for food and personal care

supplies does not lessen or go away.

One Great Hour of Sharing

Our annual One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be taken on Sunday, April 26.

Members will receive a mailing later in the month as a reminder and will include more

information about this important fund that serves both domestic and global missions to

empower, provide water, supply food, and give relief from disasters.

Loaves and Fishes

There is no recent news of the attempts for Loaves and Fishes to find a new home, although there is

some optimism in the air.

Our next Loaves and Fishes dinner hosting is scheduled for Thursday, April 30th. Sign-up sheets are

on the wall in Wersebe Hall so that volunteers can plan to help on that date with this important work –

which is also fun.

New Milford Homeless Shelter

Two members of your church have enjoyed volunteering (one night every few weeks). It is not

demanding and the experience provides a fascinating window on a world most of us can otherwise not

imagine.

Wheels Program

One of the people who volunteers at the shelter has also been a driver for the Wheels Program which

takes elderly or physically challenged local people to appointments with hospitals and doctors. If you

have time and are interested in how you can help, please contact John Turner.

Community Services in Washington

John and Annie met with Samantha Sommerer, the new Community Services Specialist for

Washington, on her first day in the new space on the third floor of the Town Hall. She is available to all

Washington residents for services, including energy assistance, SNAP applications, state health

insurance applications and job searching. There is a poster on the bulletin board near the Parish House

entrance with her number and hours. Please pass on this information to anyone you know who may

benefit from assistance of this kind. There are different income thresholds so do inquire if in need.

Christian Education: The Monthly All-Church Faith Practices topic is Keeping Sabbath

Www.FirstChurchWashingtonCT.org April 2015

Sunday School

4/5 - Easter - No Sunday School (Children in Service)

Sundays 4/12 - 4/26 will all center around scripture related to Sabbath

and age-appropriate activities that help illustrate the

message clearly to the children while being a fun/enjoyable

experience.

Sunday School Teacher: Beth Lovallo

Youth Group

The Youth Group meets this Sunday, March 29th from 5-7. We have lots of great activities planned,

including stuffing Easter eggs for the egg hunt on Easter Sunday! The April meeting will be held on

April 26th with activities to be announced prior to the meeting.

The First Congregational Church of Washington's Youth Group is for grades 6-12 and all are welcome!

Our regular meetings are on the last Sunday of every month from 5-7 pm at the Parish House. Every

meeting involves a group discussion focusing on the current month's faith practice, food, games, and

much more. If you have any questions, please contact Emelie Samuelson (203-405-6710), or via email at

[email protected], or the Church office: (860-868-0569).

Intergenerational Activity on April 26

RECYCLE THOSE GREETING CARDS!

Under the direction of Beth Lovallo, our Sunday School is continuing to support St. Jude's Ranch for

Children by processing and sending them Christmas card fronts to be repurposed to new cards.

Please save your card fronts that do not have writing on the back and bring them in to

church or send/ drop them off to the church office during the week. There is a permanent

bin, decorated by the children, set up to receive these in the Parish House foyer.

Join us for another intergenerational activity on April 26! This month we are focused on “Keeping

Sabbath”. We will spend our first couple of minutes together doing some FUN team building

activities! Then, we will brainstorm together to develop ideas for how to “Keep Sabbath” and what that

means to each of us. Just imagine what we can learn from each other! We can build on ideas and even

find a “Keeping Sabbath” partner to support you in your commitment going forward. Join in the fun

during coffee hour and try it.. you might like it!

Adult Spiritual Practice

Grace Fellowship - Wednesday Group Medita�on and Spiritual Prac�ce

Grace Fellowship is a group of people dedicated to maintaining a conscious

contact with God through prayer and mediation. Each week we gather together

to join each other on the spiritual journey of life offering support and fellowship

to all with meditation, discussion and group prayer. Come join us on

Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM in the parlor in the parish hall Find out more on

our website under “Ministries”. Questions? Call the church office by phone

(860-868-0569), or email: [email protected].

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19 ......... Lynne Geoghan

22 ......... Nancy Houldin

24 ......... Peg Young

25 ......... David Wrabel

26 ......... Matthew Brady

27 ......... Michelle Gorra

29 ......... Scott Werkhoven

30 ......... Dan Lovallo and

............. Christopher Potter

April Birthdays April Birthdays

Miscellaneous Announcements

Please let us know if we missed

anyone so that we may update our

database!!

Contact Karen at (860) 868-0569.

Men’s Breakfast is on Saturday, March 7 at 7 am

in Wersebe Hall. All men are welcome!

2 ............ Joe Mustich

3 ............ Henrietta Small

4 ............ Harris Owens

5 ............ Austin Farmer

6 ............ Eva Millay Evans

8 ............ Elyse Ketchum

9 ............ Jennifer Osborne

11 .......... Christina Cornell

12 .......... Stephen Yorzinski

Ken Cornet Memorial Concert Saturday, April 25 at 3 pm

Ken Cornet: July 23, 1941 - March 20, 2015 "Ken died the way he lived, in his own way."

In the Meeting House, First Church on the Green in Washington, CT

Reception follows at Wersebe Hall on the Washington Green

Free and Open to the Public

Free Will contributions to Benefit The After School Arts Program: POB 15, Washington Depot CT 06793

And The Washington Friends of Music

Star Island Presentation on

Sunday, April 19 at 11 am (during coffee hour)

Star Island is a place to vacation with a

purpose while enjoying the community, experiences and

breathtaking views only found on New England’s unique

summer island.

A guest speaker will join us for a slide show and

presentation about Star Island, easy to get to off New

Hampshire’s coast. In this beautiful place individuals,

couples and families have a chance to learn about matters

of consequence, engage in spiritual renewal and explore

the world as it might ideally be removed from the

constraints of mainland life. Plan to stick around after

the service for some refreshments and information about

a great place to get away this summer.

To access an online calendar, visit Www.FirstChurchWashingtonCT.org April 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

1:00 PM - ASAP

Pre-K Arts

7 PM - Grace

Fellowship

2

7:30 PM -

Tenebrae

Service

3

10:00 AM– AA

6:00 PM NB

Pot Luck Dinner

4

7:00 AM -

Men’s Breakfast

5

10:00 AM-

Worship Service

11 am Coffee Hour

and Easter Egg Hunt

6

11 AM - Bereavement

Group

7

9:30 AM - AA

6:30 PM– NB

Divorce Support

8

10:30 AM -

Bible Study

1:00 PM - ASAP

Pre-K Arts

7 PM - Grace

Fellowship

9

6:30 PM - Council

Meeting

10

10:00 AM– AA

6:00 PM—NB

Pot Luck Dinner

11

12

10:00 AM-

Worship Service

11 AM Coffee Hour

Kent Singers Concert

13

11 AM - Bereavement

Group

14

9:30 AM - AA

12:15 PM -Rotary

6:30 PM– NB

Divorce Support

15

10:30 AM -

Bible Study

7 PM - Grace

Fellowship

16

Noon - LSA

Clergy Lunch and

Committee on

Ministry

17

10:00 AM– AA

6:00 PM– NB

Pot Luck Dinner

18

19

8:30 AM - Chancel

Choir

10:00 AM-

Worship Service

11 AM Coffee Hour

with Star Island

Presentation

Confirmation Class

20

11 AM - Bereavement

Group

21

9:30 AM - AA

Noon - Meeting

House Quilters

6:30 PM– NB

Divorce Support

22

10:30 AM -

Bible Study

1:00 PM - ASAP

Pre-K Arts

6:30 PM - WEC

Lecture

7 PM - Grace

Fellowship

23

24

10:00 AM– AA

6:00 PM– NB

Pot Luck Dinner

25

3 PM -

Ken Cornet

Memorial

Concert

26

10:00 AM-

Worship Service

**One Great Hour of

Sharing Offering **

11:00 AM - Deacons’

Meeting

5:00 PM - Youth

Group

27

11 AM - Bereavement

Group

28

9:30 AM - AA

12:15 PM -Rotary

6:30 PM– NB

Divorce Support

29

10:30 AM -

Bible Study

1:00 PM - ASAP

Pre-K Arts

7 PM - Grace

Fellowship

30

Karen and Susan are out (A

volunteer will be in the office

during regular hours)

Susan Out

Office Closed

Mark your calendar!

Saturday, May 16

8:00 PM

SIMPLE GIFTS

IN CONCERT! See our website for more info

Washington Environmental Council (WEC)

Will host a free lecture on “Habitat for

Pollinating Insects” on Wednesday, April

22 at 6:30 pm.

Reservations are required.

See page 3 for more information.

Worship Support Ministry

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♦ The Communion server marked with an asterisk is assigned to bring the bread.

If you are scheduled and cannot do it for some reason, please make arrangements for a

replacement and then notify Karen in the church office.

COFFEE HOUR HOSTS NEEDED for dates marked “OPEN”.

DEACONS OF THE MONTH: ANNE-MARIE DAVENPORT AND TERRI TIBBATTS (APRIL)

ELLEN WILLERT AND SUSAN LOYD TURNER (MAY)

DATE USHERS &

GREETERS

WORSHIP

ASSISTANT

WELCOME

ANNOUNC’M’TS

CHILD

CARE

SUNDAY

SCHOOL

COFFEE

HOUR

APR 2 MAUNDY

THURSDAY

Judie Gorra and Al

Trowbridge Readers TBD N/A N/A N/A N/A

APR 5

EASTER

Sheila Anson,

Liddy Adams,

Michael Gorra and

Ben Grinnell

John Lintner Wayne Hileman N/A N/A Deacons

APR 12 Karen and Jim

Esslinger Dan Lovallo Ellen Willert

Shirley

Downs

Beth

Lovallo OPEN

APR 19 Conrad Weeks and

Susan Jahnke

Wayne

Hileman Wayne Hileman

Shirley

Downs

Beth

Lovallo Anne Low

APR 26 Ben and Andrew

Grinnell John Lintner Judie Gorra

Shirley

Downs

Beth

Lovallo OPEN

MAY 3 COMMUNION

Judie Gorra*,

Susan Jahnke,

Conrad Weeks,

John Minnis

Peter

Armstrong Wayne Hileman

Shirley

Downs

Beth

Lovallo

Parsons-

Glintenkamp

Family

MAY 10 MOTHERS’ DAY

Cara Michalski and

the Lewis Women

Michelle and

Abby Gorra Wayne Hileman

Shirley

Downs

Beth

Lovallo OPEN

MAY 17 Judie Gorra and

Pat Sears

John

Geoghan Judie Gorra

Shirley

Downs

Beth

Lovallo OPEN

MAY 24

PENTICOST/

MEMORIAL DAY

Susan Loyd Turner

and Terri Tibbatts John Turner

Susan Loyd

Turner

Shirley

Downs

Beth

Lovallo OPEN

MAY 31 Youth TBD Youth TBD Youth TBD Shirley

Downs

Beth

Lovallo OPEN


Flowers

Apr 5 Easter Flowers

Apr 12 OPEN

Apr 19 OPEN

Apr 26 In honor of Benedict's 3rd birthday, given by his Grandmother, Susan Jahnke

Steeple Lighting

Apr 5 OPEN

Apr 12 Given by Ron and Nancy Chute in memory of Nancy's mother, Ruth Vuille Stewart

Apr 19 OPEN

Apr 26 OPEN

Hosts are responsible for setting up the large table in Wersebe Hall as well as the

coffee table, putting out snacks (whatever you want – can be as simple as chips and

dip, crackers and cheese, or popcorn). Then hosts responsible for cleanup

afterwards. (This can also mean that hosts recruit help from others in that effort!)

Please sign up on the list(s) on the bulletin board in Wersebe Hall (near the kitchen)

or email or call the office (860) 868-0569. [email protected]

Coffee Hour Guidelines (written document) now available online in our “Resource Center”

or printed copies on the church hall bulletin board!

Flowers and Steeple Lighting Memorials

Mark a special occasion, honor a loved one with flowers or steeple lighting. Complete this form and

forward to the church office with a check marked in the memo field for either “flowers” or “steeple”.

Circle one: In Honor Of - or - In Memory Of - or - In Thanksgiving

For_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Given by: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Date Requested (write in 2-3 choices - someone will be in contact to confirm):

___________ __________ _____________

Open Sundays for Flowers in 2015/16: Open Sundays for Steeple Lighting in 2015/16:

May ........................ 5/17, 5/24 (Memorial Day) 5/10 and 5/17

July ......................... 7/12 and 7/19 7/5

August .................... 8/2, 8/23, and 8/30 8/2

September .............. 9/13 and 9/20 9/13 and 9/20

October ................... 10/4, 10/11, and 10/18 10/11

November ............... 11/8, 11/22 none

December ............... none** 12/13

January 2016 .......... 1/11, 1/18 and 1/25 1/11 and 1/18

**Special Christmas Memorials will be made in the Fall for the month of December through Epiphany, 1/4/16.

Flowers are $68 per week.

Steeple Lighting is $25 per week.

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EGG-STRA FACTS!

• Although Easter eggs were once part of pagan spring festivals, they’ve become Christian symbols of new life. A

cracked-open shell also represents Jesus’ empty tomb on Easter morning.

• In medieval times, churches held “egg-throwing” festivals. The priest threw a hard-boiled egg toward the choir

boys, who tossed it back and forth. When the clock struck 12, whoever was holding the egg got to keep it.

• In some European countries, children go from house to house to collect Easter eggs.

• The tallest chocolate Easter egg ever produced w

eighed 16,000 pounds —

more than an elephant!


!!!GREEN FAIR!!!

(Saturday, July 11)

Preparations for the Green Fair are underway. That means WE NEED YOUR HELP! At this

stage of the game we are looking for 2 things, 1) Time commitments and 2) STUFF!

What kind of time commitment? Well, anything you can give. Saying you are too busy is not acceptable. We all are busy but we must find the time to make the 2015 edition

another great fair. See Karen in the church office for a list of duties. This list is also available on

the website under “Resource Center/ Green Fair”.

What kind of stuff? Again, anything you can part with, for the most part. Garden items - furniture, nice garden decorations, planters, garden tools in good condition, are always

popular.

We need items for:

• NICE: White Elephant (Tag Sale)

• NICER: Boutique

• REALLY NICE: Live Auction.

It is easiest to list what we won’t take:

• We won’t take anything broken.

• We will take furniture but we won’t take any mattresses nor any upholstered furniture.

• We also don’t like electronics because they tend to be outdated and no one wants to buy

obsolete electronics. Exceptions might be something that has historic value as an

antique. And I don’t mean an 8 track player!

Other items needed:

• BOOKS: Used (or new) in good condition (no textbooks)

• LADIES ACCESSORIES: nice scarves, good jewelry and handbags

• KID’s SPORTS EQUIPMENT, TOYS, GAMES

• THINK ABOUT…. What you can make for the BAKED GOODS BOOTH or what you

might be able to pot nicely for the PLANT BOOTH.

Items you are considering donating can be brought to the church during regular office

hours. If the item is large and needs transportation or if you have a question whether we

will accept the item, please call the church office (860-868-0569)

or send an email to: [email protected]

Whoever you are, and wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome.

6 Kirby Road P.O. Box 1285 Washington, CT 06793

The First Congregational Church of Washington, Connecticut

Phone: 860-868-0569 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.firstchurchwashingtonct.org

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A Prayer for New Life - from Illuminata by Marianne Williamson

Dear God,

Please take my past and my future.

Transform them both through the miracle of Your power into energies of love and love only.

May I know the present as You would have me see it.

May I see only You in everyone and everything that I might be dazzled by the light, lifted

up by the light, given joy by the light, and made new by the light.

Release me from my past and deliver me to my future.

In You I trust; nothing else is real.

In you I have faith; nothing else has power.

And so it is that I am where I belong, and I shall strive for nothing.

I am at home; may I feel this and be at peace.

For I would rob myself no longer through my vain imaginings and tormented thoughts.

You are my life.

You are hear and now, Amen.

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