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The mission of this congregation is to be a welcoming community which proclaims the Word of God and the Gospel of Christ, nurtures Christian beliefs and behavior, and encourages lifelong maturing in faith. Here we are empowered to grow as Christians, so that we may minister to others spiritually and physically. We welcome you!

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The mission of this congregation is to be a welcoming community which proclaims the

Word of God and the Gospel of Christ, nurtures Christian beliefs and behavior, and

encourages lifelong maturing in faith. Here we are empowered to grow as Christians,

so that we may minister to others spiritually and physically. We welcome you!

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Caribbean… Texas… Florida… Puerto Rico… California…

WE CAN HELP!! GHCC’s

compassionate response to the

recent natural disasters….

"Response and Relief Sunday"

TONIGHT

Sunday, October 22, 6:00 pm A family-friendly event led by our young people and

musicians and singers, this will be an evening of inspiration and music. Join us for this GHCC community

event.

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GREENFIELD HILL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT

OCTOBER 22, 2017 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM SERVICES

We love kids! But sometimes services are too long for even the happiest child. So ... • For infants we have nursery care in the Church House, first floor. • Any children ages 3 through those entering 2nd grade) are invited to the Church House for church school classes, from 9 to 10 a.m. • And if your kids get restless, the Parlor (through the double doors) is a comfy place to go to, with toys and a p.a. speaker that carries the service!

* Please turn off your cell phones during worship! *

Music before worship: The Pivot House Gospel Choir Pivot House is a favorite part of our Church’s mission. They are a faith-based drug and alcohol treatment ministry in Bridgeport.

* Our Coming Together Prayer (unison):

Holy God,

this is our sanctuary, this is Your house.

In Your house we seek sanctuary.

We seek a place of peace

of calm,

of kindness.

We seek a place that will strengthen us,

guide us,

use us.

Thank you, God, for being with us always.

Amen.

* Choral Introit (10:30)

* Hymn If You Will Trust in God to Guide You Hymnal, no. 565

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* Confession Prayer, said together:

Loving and Forgiving God,

our confession today is simple.

sometimes we fail;

sometimes we fall short;

sometimes we err;

sometimes we go directly against

Your way, Your will…

sometimes we sin.

We know this.

Forgive us.

Amen. (silence for our own prayers of confession)

* Assurance of Forgiveness

* Gloria Patri Hymnal, no. 35 (This hymn, sung every Sunday, expresses our gratitude for forgiveness)

Welcome and Announcements

Please sign the green registration pad in your pew, and pass it to your neighbor.

Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (using “debts/debtors”) Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever. Amen.

Celebrating the Baptisms of (at 10:30)

Victoria Kathryn Martin and Josephine Drew Rebocho (See page 14)

The Pivot House Gospel Choir (10:30)

Worship of God through Giving:

(We give in many ways, by various means. Some give monthly, quarterly, yearly, credit card, by mail or automatic withdrawals. Yet it is still important to “present our

offerings” on the altar as part of genuine worship, our way of giving thanks to God.)

Offertory (9:00) The Pivot House Gospel Choir

(10:30) If With All Your Heart Mendelssohn

The Chancel Choir and David White, Tenor

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Our Faith Litany

Leader: Therefore, since we are justified by faith WE HAVE

PEACE WITH GOD through Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1)

Congregation: Faith is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of

what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1)

Leader: The only thing that counts is Faith. (Galatians 5:6)

Lord, increase our faith! (Luke 17:5)

Congregation: (But) faith without works is dead. (James 2:7)

Leader: Through Christ everyone who believes is justified from

everything you could not be justified from by the law. (Acts 13:39)

Congregation: Christ was raised to life (from the dead) for our

justification. (Romans 5:25)

… we are justified freely by his grace. (Romans 3:24)

ALL: Faith is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of

what we do not see … Faith is being sure of what we

hope for, and certain of what we do not see! (Hebrews 11:1)

Sermon Rev. David Johnson Rowe Last week David began our church’s three week journey into the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Copies of David’s sermon are available in the Narthex or on our website (greenfieldhillchurch.com, audio and text). In summary:

✓ Protestantism began as a REFORM movement entirely within Catholicism.

✓ 500 years ago, Luther, a Catholic priest in Germany, build upon ideas of reform that had been stirring for a century.

✓ Invention of the printing press spread reform ideas quickly. ✓ Political factions helped the “Protesters” seeking more

independence. ✓ The Protestant Reformation led to significant changes:

❖ Worship and the Bible in common language. ❖ Priority of the Bible in matters of faith. ❖ Elevation of the laity.

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❖ Expansion of church music, hymns. ❖ Diversification of worship style, leading to

denominations. ✓ The Catholic Church responded with its own “counter

reformation” that helped reform Catholicism.

TODAY’S SERMON will focus on key Reformation issues: Transubstantiation: what is Holy Communion really? Justification By Faith: who is saved, and how? Priesthood of All Believers: the role of clergy and laity.

* Hymn Fairest Lord Jesus Hymnal, no.97

* Pastoral Benediction

Choral Benediction (10:30)

Postlude

* All who are able, please stand.

Serving in the Chancel:

9:00 a.m. ~ Deacons Seth Baratz

10:30 a.m. ~ Junior Deacons Jack Vogel and Ian Greenwood

Acolyte: Jack Muhlauser

YES!!! “Religion in the News”

Today with David 11:40 am in the Church Parlor

Great conversations, great topics,

great fun, and great people *ALL are WELCOME*

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CHURCH NOTES

GOOD MORNING! Thank you for sharing worship at Greenfield Hill. May this old church always be a blessing in your life as you face each day. For almost 300 years people

have come to the top of this hill to be closer to God and to one another. Welcome!

Visitors: We are glad you are with us today. Want to know more? Take a bag

home from our Visitors’ Table, just outside the front door! If you are interested in

joining this church, please just speak with Alida!

At our 9:00 a.m. service, you have been greeted by Deacon Jason Dies and Junior

Deacons Mary Keden and Justin Keith. At our 10:30 a.m. service, you have been

greeted by Deacon Jason Dies, Junior Deacons Allison Milicia and Gillian Orben,

and Junior Greeter Harper Smith. Junior Deacons assisting with Church School

are Caroline Lacey, Olivia Luther, Madison Markham, Sarah McIlroy, and

Maggie McKeon. Assisting in the crib room today will be Everett Patterson.

A note about children in worship: We love them! But if you’d prefer to enjoy

worship on your own, our Church Nursery for infants-toddlers is across the street

in the Church House. Special beepers/pagers are available to parents so that they

may be quietly contacted during the worship service if their child misses them! If

your child in worship becomes restless or unhappy, please make use of the Parlor

(through the double doors by the choir loft, or head outside and through the side

doors). There is a comfortable space there for your child to play with toys and a

speaker which carries the service!

The flowers on the Communion Table today are given by Lynn Davies in

celebration of Dryw's 30th birthday.

At our 10:30 Sacrament of Baptism today, we welcome Victoria Kathryn Martin.

Victoria was born on June 8, 2017. Her parents are Ken and Jaime Martin;

paternal grandparents are Ken & Kim Martin, and maternal grandparents are

Michael & Susan Greene. Victoria’s godparents are Dan Greene & Sarah Boucher. The Deacons present a pink rose to the family in honor of Victoria’s

baptism today.

We also welcome at our 10:30 Sacrament of Baptism Josephine Drew Rebocho,

born on January 21, 2017. Her parents are Michael and Martha Rebocho; paternal

grandparents are Roger and Isabelle Rebocho, and maternal grandparents are Scott

and Clare Kirk. Josephine’s godparents are Shawn Rebocho and Marissa Poole .

The Deacons present a yellow rose to the family in honor of Josephine’s baptism

today.

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Remembering our Soldiers

Laura Riebel …Mark Riebel …Brian Shelton …Derrick Keene …Mike Lincoln …David Elliott …Stephen Honan …Molly Hanson ...Shelby Wallace …Cooper Harris

Kelsey Wallace …Lawrence Benjamin

If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact us, or have someone contact us. Hospitals do not notify us independently.

Many thanks for helping our pastoral ministry.

CHURCH SCHOOL NOTES

This morning in our Church School classes… Our Pre-School and

Kindergarten classes are learning about David and Abigail.

Our 1st Grade through 6th Grade classes are learning Daniel in the Lions

Den through our rotational Learning Centers:

1st Grade – Story Center

2nd Grade – Science Center

3rd Grade – Mission Center

4th Grade - Games Center

5th Grade – Cooking Center

6th Grade – Art Center

Church School Dismissal Procedures! Our 3rd grade through 7th grade

classes will be dismissed from their respective classrooms at 10:00. For

our younger classes, preschool through 2nd grade, we ask that parents

pick them up promptly at 10:00 a.m. from their respective classrooms.

Some of our church school classes share a morning snack during their

class time. If your child has any food allergies, we ask that you alert

your child’s teacher in order that we may ensure the safe participation

of all our children!

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TODAY AT CHURCH

“Religion in the News” – right after our 10:30 worship service! 11:40 a.m. in

the Parlor. Enjoy interesting conversations around interesting topics!

JPF, our Junior Pilgrim Fellowship for 6th and 7th graders, will meet TODAY,

10/15, in the Leonard Morgan Youth Barn at 5:00 -- we’ll then go participate in

the special service! (below)

TONIGHT, October 22nd, at 6:00 p.m., we are gathering

for "Response and Relief Sunday". The news from Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and California has been

devastating. We are called to respond with compassion. And

so: Led by our young people and musicians and singers, it

will be an evening of inspiration, music, and snacks too! We

welcome everyone, adults, kids, and families!

CHURCH EVENTS THIS WEEK

SPF this coming Thursday (and every Thursday!)... youth group for our high

schoolers. Last week were joined by a former Warde student who shared her

powerful personal story about her journey through addiction. Next week (10/26),

Halloween Games, at 6pm in the Barn!!

Bible Study: Off to a Great Start with some really great conversations about the

Gospel of Luke! It’s ALWAYS a lively conversation, with nice people, and The

Good Book! Our Fall Bible Study meets on Thursdays, at 10am and 7:30pm in the

Library of the Church House.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT CHURCH

FUN FACT #5 ABOUT THE REFORMATION: Luther's

Hymn "A Mighty Fortress" has been called the "Battle Hymn

of the Reformation" for the effect it had in increasing the

support for the Reformers' cause. Luther wrote the words -- a

loose paraphrase of Psalm 46 -- and composed the

melody sometime between 1527 and 1529. The popular hymn was used as an anthem

during the Thirty Years' War and was later sung at the funeral for former President

Dwight D. Eisenhower and is often sung in Protestant churches at Reformation Day

services. Join us in the Sanctuary THIS Wednesday, October 25th @ 7:30 pm to

reflect on The Reformation and its impact on church and society with Glenn

Sunshine, PhD.

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October’s Book Chat will be based on Jodi Picoult’s highly-

anticipated new novel, SMALL GREAT THINGS. In this book, she

tackles the profoundly challenging yet essential concerns of our

time: prejudice, race, and justice. Join us on Sunday, October 29th

at 7pm in the Parlor for a fabulous discussion. Books are available

now in the Narthex or Church House!

Remembrance Sunday takes place on Sunday,

November 5, at the 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. services.

We will remember those who have died in the past

year, friends, loved ones, neighbors – and we will

remember the promises of our faith, with beautiful

music from our Chancel Choir and guest musicians. If you would like your

loved one to be remembered during this service please call or email the church

office at 203-259-5596 or [email protected] by November 1st.

Games and Fellowship night… Please join us

for a night of Games, Fun, and Fellowship on

Friday, November 3rd at 7pm in the Memorial

Room! You won’t want to miss the fun and

maybe a little bit of friendly competition to

win! Lite bites and beer will be served (adults

only, please). Rsvp to the Church Office (203-259-5596 or

[email protected]) And for now… Let the Games Begin!

Service Sunday, November 5th, 2-3pm...

SAVE THE DATE! Our wonderful Jr. Deacons

will be hosting "Service Sunday" for kids from

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.... drop off your kids for an

hour and have them take part in various service

projects like making lunches for Operation

Hope, and making toiletry bags for homeless shelters. *It will be a help for

planning if you can let us know your child is coming! Drop a note to the office

at [email protected].

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Understanding the Aging Process While Adapting to a Caregiving Role

Tuesday, November 14th at 7:30pm in the Memorial Room. Please join Denise

Julian and Kathleen Pye as they share over 70 years’ combined experience

working with elders and their families.

• Gain valuable insights on medical, psychological and social issues.

• Get tips on how to best support the aging adult in your life.

• Learn how to navigate and use your physician network as a resource.

• Hear about successful supportive interventions via a multidisciplinary

approach.

With over forty years’ experience, Denise Julian is Director of Health Services at Watermark Retirement Community (twenty-six years) and is certified in

Geriatric Social Work, as a Dementia Practitioner and as a Alzheimer's Disease

Dementia Care Trainer. As Supervisor of the Assisted Living Services at

Watermark Retirement Community for the past eight years, Kathleen Pye has

over thirty years’ experience in the nursing field. From working in an ICU to

providing home care and case management for elders, to supervising Long Term

Care Insurance beneficiaries, Kathleen has developed a deep interest in caring

for the elderly. Together, Denise and Kathleen facilitate a monthly support

group for caregivers for the Alzheimer's Association.

Save the date: November 7th, “Searching for Peace in the Middle East”, brought to you by our GHCC Adult Ed Board! Rev. Jennifer Gingras, Senior

Pastor at the Monroe Congregational Church, just spent her three month

sabbatical serving as an accompanier in East Jerusalem. Mark your calendar for

Tuesday, 11/7, from 7:30-8:30pm in the Memorial Room to hear her fascinating

story!

CHURCH AND COMMUNITY NOTES

Have a son or daughter in college or of college age? We are looking for your child's contact information.

In addition to keeping in touch and connected with

our young people, reminding them of the support

they still have at home, we will be sending out care

packages to them in the fall. Please email the church office with their name, email,

and school address.

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Have you ever dreamed of being a Hollywood movie director? Well, now’s your

chance! The Communications Board is looking for help recording the sermon

during worship services and posting to Facebook Live. It’s easy to do and a fun way to help the church – and all you need is a smartphone. If you can help, please

contact Dave Hinkle at [email protected]

COAT DRIVE! Check your closets before the

seasons change! SPF-er Casey Dies will be

collecting winter coats from October 15 -

November 5, which will go to the Bridgeport

Rescue Mission for their Thanksgiving

distribution of 15,000 coats. Gently worn coats for all ages needed!! Look for

collection boxes at the Church House and in the Church!

Bring Opera to Fairfield County – Benefit Concert October 22, 2017 at 7-10pm Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres in a historic Black Rock mansion, the home of

Ashley and Steve Sikora, 124 Old Battery Rd, at this evening of exciting, all-time

favorite opera arias and virtuoso violin works, to raise money to bring grand

opera back to Fairfield County and The Klein Memorial theater in Bridgeport.

The concert will feature the winner of the 2017 Waldo May Memorial Violin

Competition at Carnegie Hall Yigit Karatas, opera singers Katy Lindhart, Allison

Waggener, Byron Singleton, and Asa Fradkin, and pianist Richard Fu. Email

[email protected] to reserve a space. Tax-deductible donation to attend is $175

per person or $500 for 4 people. With questions, call outreach director Charlie

Griggs at 203-919-9767 http://www.gatewayclassical.org/

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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 22, 2017

Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary

(10/22) 9:00 a.m. Church School in the Church House Classrooms

10:30 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary

5:00 p.m. JPF (6th/7th grades) in the Morgan Youth Barn

6:00 p.m. Relief and Recovery Sunday Service in the Sanctuary

Monday 7:00 p.m. Confirmation in the Barn/Sanctuary

(10/23) 7:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting upstairs in the Church House

Wednesday7:00 p.m.Reformation Speaker in the Sanctuary

(10/25)

Thursday10:00 a.m. Bible Study – The Gathering –in the Library

(10/26) 6:00 p.m. SPF in the Barn

7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir in Parlor

7:30 p.m. Bible Study –The Gathering – in Library

Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary

(10/29) 9:00 a.m. Church School in the Church House Classrooms

10:30 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary

12:00 p.m. PFP Car Wash RLMS front parking lot till 4pm

5:00 p.m. JPF (6th/7th grades) in the Morgan Youth Barn

7:00 p.m. Book Chat in the Parlor

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CELEBRATING THE BAPTISMS OF

VICTORIA KATHRYN MARTIN

JOSEPHINE DREW REBOCHO

Introduction

Ken and Jaime’s prayer: Loving, leading God, bless our journey of faith with Victoria. May all that

we say, and all that we are, lead her towards a strong and sure faith in you.

Together as a family of love, may we delight in each other always. In

Christ's name we pray. Amen.

Michael and Martha’s prayer:

God, giver of all good gifts, we are grateful for the precious gift of

Josephine. Give to us the patience and wisdom to grow with her in faith. Together as a family of love, may we find joy in each other always. In

Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

Godparents’ Vows

Do you promise, first, to love and to be a friend to your goddaughter? (We promise)

In what you say and what you do, will you do all you can to live as an

example of kindness and compassion, of hope and faith? (We will)

Will you encourage your goddaughter to wonder, to ask the hard

questions, to rejoice in mystery, and to listen for God? (We will)

Congregation’s Promise: We welcome you, Victoria and Josephine, into the circle of love in Christ's

church! We promise to be your friends in faith, and to cherish you and

every child of this church. Amen.

Baptisms

Congregational Song: Welcome, children, welcome, see our hands reach toward you,

Did you hear our promise to care, to teach, to love you?

Welcome, children, welcome, to God’s house today

Now you are invited to learn, to love, to pray!

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Greenfield Hill

Church

Presents

“The Legacy of the

Protestant

RefoRmaTion” With

Glenn Sunshine PhD

Professor of History, Central

Connecticut State University

Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Time: 7:30 – 9:00pm

in the Sanctuary

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – FREE ADMISSION

The year 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Protestant

Reformation. The Reformation had a much more far-reaching impact in

shaping society and culture than simply changing our understanding of the

Gospel. The Protestant Reformation has been interpreted in a variety of

ways by historians, sociologists, and other scholars over the years. While on

the surface it was a religious movement, some scholars argue that the

religious elements masked deeper, secular causes. Please join us in

reflections on the Reformation and its impact on church and society.

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GREENFIELD HILL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT Telephone: (203) 259-5596 Fax: (203) 255-4641

Website: www.greenfieldhillchurch.com email: [email protected]

www.facebook.com/GreenfieldHillCongregationalChurch

OFFICERS: Rev. Dr. David Johnson Rowe, Pastor; Rev. Dr. Alida Ward, Pastor; Chris Shea, Church Council Chairperson; Debbie Noyes, Church Clerk; Amy Johnson, Treasurer.

STAFF: Roni Widmer, Office Manager; Sandra Shaw Murphy, Music Director; Sara Mastrony Hoefer, Junior Choir

Director; Marcia Carothers, Director of Christian Education; Susan Rippey, Nursery School Director; Jessica Campbell, Financial Manager; Amity Almond and Kelcey King, Assistant Treasurers; Sarah De Meneses, Accountant; Jim Zalenski, Sexton; Rachel Baumann, pastoral assistant.

CHURCH BOARD MEMBERS

Adult Education: Michael Moore, Chairperson; Linda Allegretti, Alice Horrigan, Rebecca Huselid, Edward Jordan,

Sandra Timmermann Children and Youth Ministries: Erika Duffy, co-Chairperson; Marc Power, co-Chairperson; Mike

Dwyer, Amanda Heyn, Andrea Muhlhauser, Anna Taylor Communications: Dave Hinkle, Chairperson; Michael Fox,

Lauren Raps, Nikki Wingate Development: Joe Holland, Chairperson; Tom Kreitler, Don Lord, Martha Lord, Joanna

Patterson, Adam Snyder Diaconate: Carole Lisi, co-Chairperson, Leonard White, co-Chairperson; Kim Baer, Greg

Bambach, Seth Baratz, Jason Dies, Mike Fedak, Jen Hinkle, Karin Keith, Carole Lisi, Blake Titrud, Ellen Waugh

Facilities: Carol McCullough, Chairperson; Pam Dies, Todd Flanagan, Andy Hoder, Mike Licamele, Gary Rafsky, Dom

Savino, Walt Siemon, Rob Steczkowski Fellowship: Amy Desel, co-Chairperson; Francine Jacques, co-Chairperson; Dottie

Baekey, Kathy Baratz, Cathy Fell, Chris Gulotta, Amy Hios, Heather Lajeunesse, Casey Mitchell, Pamela Patterson,

Lynne Taikowski, Christine Wegener Finance: Jerry Hood, co-Chairperson; Brad Orben, co-Chairperson; Debbie Dies,

LaWanza Holder, Matthew Innes, Amy Johnson, Ken Nelson, Aun Singapore, Chris Tormey Junior Deacons: Maddy

Abrahamson, Nicky Allen, Hannah Amendola, Grace Badger, Liam Ballou, Reid Brown, Max Chandler, Garrett Cutler, Shay Desmond, Samantha Dies, Natalie Dileo, Henry Durham, Ryan Eckert, Owen Edminster, Robert Farruggio, Jack Flanagan, Ian Greenwood, Sam Hawley, Lucy Hermann, Katie Hinkle, Taylor Horrine, Henry Houghton, Carly Jones, Mary Keden, Justin Keith, Caroline Lacey, Julia Langeland, Caroline Lauf, Olivia Luther, Maddy Markham, Sarah McIlroy, Maggie McKeon, Ben Mellor, Allison Milicia, Connor Navin, Gillian Orben, Ted Orben, Charles Pearce, Alex Poulter, Emma Powell, Anna Ruppert, Peter Schwinn, Henry Selden, Georgia Sharpe, Will Stearns, Alex Steele, Jack Vogel, Clay Wackerman, Alexandra Wagner, Michael Waugh, Kate Wegener, Isabella Whelan, Amelia Yoder, Caroline

Young Member Care: Wendy Savino, Chairperson; Nicki Callahan, Sharon Jacobs, Shari Lovegrove, Eleanor Page,

Margot Pearce, Sue Trischman, Elyse Tsou, Lisa Vacheron, Betsey Young Member Involvement: Becky Brown, co-

Chairperson; Betsy Milicia, co-Chairperson; Jen Chandler, Tony Derbyshire, Glenn Horine, Jon Sabrowski, Adam Simon

Mission and Outreach: Henry Bishop, tri-Chairperson, Susan Hood, tri-Chairperson, Michelle Stearns, tri-Chairperson,

Barbara Bishop, Jenny Day, John Fallon, Murray Jacques, Meg Lowe, Laraine Petersen Church Council At-Large

Members: Mike Howard, Mike Smith, Bill Strittmatter Church Historian: Lynn Van Winkle Internal Auditor: Mark Durham.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Dogwood Festival, Mike & Karen Mitri; Flowers, Lynn Davies; Ushers, Marcy Michaud; Church Housing

Representatives (Parish Court), Tony Derbyshire, Jerry Grace, Peggy Ruble; Memorial Garden, Lynn Davies; Nursery

School, Alison Lochridge; Fairfield East Delegate, Bill Carothers; Bridgeport Council of Churches, Michelle Stearns;

Human Resources, Cheryl Jones

CHANCEL CHOIR Bert Andren, Cary Andren, David Callahan, Lia Carter, Wendy Gerbier, Thomas Grant, Zoe Grosser, Rebecca Huselid, Sue Leiss, Donald Lord, Peggy McCain, Art McCain, Michael Moore, Jon Passmore, Melinda Reynolds, Beth Schaefer, Earlyne Seaver, Dianne Simpson, Bob Stilson, Michael Trnik, David White

CHURCH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS Amity Almond, Kim Baer, Meghan Baer, Katie Baiocco, Jennifer Bargas, Jessica Campbell, Sarah De Meneses, Dawn Dzurik, Scott Ettl, Betsy Ewing, Karen Fox, Mark Gilrain, Rachelle Giordano, Marjorie Glover, Ann Harvey, Amanda & Ted Heyn, LaWanza Holder, Katie Holland, Andra Horsch, Mary Janacek, Stacie Kenney, Bob & Molly King, Jen Lubarsky, Krishna Lynch, Mollie Milano, Andrea Muhlhauser, Rachel Parrish, Gwen Powell, Allyson Power, Lauren Raps, Jen Richard, Kirsten Sabrowski, Amanda Schmidt, Sarah Schunk, Skylar Smith, Kara Snyder, Kelly Spencer, Cate Steczkowski, Brenda Steele, Wendy Steinfeld, Marike Toothaker, Chris Tormey, Kelly Vogel, Ellen Waugh, Nikki Wingate, Michelle & Nick Wormley, Sara York, Kathy Wyckoff, Betsey Young