Our story is: God's love against all odds rescues and saves us.
Photo: Robert Holmes Photography
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IN WORSHIP THIS WEEK:
Please join us for worship this Sunday, as we celebrate the Palm Sunday and Jesus's entry into Jerusalem, and then look forward toward Holy Week.
The Deacons have decided to try something new: we will process around the sanctuary with our palms during the opening hymn. (As always, those who are not comfortable may stay in their pews.)
Pastor Rachel will conclude her sermon series, "Spring Cleaning: Take Up Your Cross," with a sermon entitled, "Dying to Live," based on Mark 14:27-31, 66-72. Randy Stephens will be Deacon of the Day, and Patty Sumner will be Lay Reader. Ashley Adams will offer a Children's Sermon. Musical leadership will be provided by Zoe Vandermeer and the Sanctuary Choir. Please join us for our annual Palm Sunday Brunch immediately following the service.
ABOUT OUR SERMON SERIES:
Developed from an idea from the Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell, the sermon series addresses issues that clutter our spirits and keep us from moving forward in our lives. What patterns and habits do we have that are destructive? What keeps us from trusting God? Are there things poisoning our lives from the inside? How do we know God loves us? How can we change our lives -- what needs to be "put to death" so that we can rise to new life? Please join us as we explore ways to find new life.
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Palm Sunday Brunch
April 14, 2019
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Please join us for Palm Sunday Brunch following service. Ham will donated by Outreach Committee. Please bring your favorite sides & rolls to share.
Thank you!
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Thursday
April 18th
7:30 PM
FCCB Church: Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion and Tenebrae
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Friday
April 19th
12:00 noon
Ecumenical Good Friday Cross Walk. Meet at the former Bishop Curtis homes entrance, across from the train station and walk through downtown Bethel. Luncheon to follow at FCCB.
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Sunday
April 21st
6 AM
Easter Sunrise Service at Putnam Park. Meet by the pond.
10 AM
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FCCB Church: Easter Worship.
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MEETINGS THIS WEEK:
Cabinet: Monday, April 15, 7:15 PM
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EASTER MEMORIAL FLOWERS
Easter Sunday is
April 21, 2019.
Please fill out form below by APRIL 14, 2019 (PALM SUNDAY)
with check made out to FCCB.
Please place in offering plate or send to Jennifer Johnson 15 Oxford St. Bethel.
203-791-1299
Plants are $12.00 circle your choices, please.
LILY TULIP DAFFODIL OUR CHOICE
DONOR:_____________________Phone:_________________
ADDRESS:___________________Town:_______________
IN MEMORY OF:____________________________________________
IN HONOR OF:_______________________________________________
NUMBER OF PLANTS________
Donation to Church Garden Fund ______any amount
PLEASE TAKE YOUR PLANTS AFTER THE SERVICE.
IF YOU WANT YOUR PLANT TO GO TO A SHUT-IN PLEASE
MAKE THE ARRANGEMENTS AHEAD OF TIME.
THANK YOU - Jennifer Johnson and the flower committee
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Bring your old, clean t-shirts to be up-cycled into reusable shopping bags! Donation bin located at church office doors. We will be making shopping bags on Bethel Community Earth Day, April 27th.
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Vacation Bible School
Dates July 29th- Aug 2nd
Times 9:00am - 12:15pm
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Office Hours
Tuesday 9am-12pm
Thursday 9am-12pm
Friday 9am-12pm
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LAY READERS AND COFFEE HOUR HOSTS
Thanks to everyone who has volunteered! Sign-up sheets are available, we need volunteers for Mid-January thru June.
Lay Readers are needed starting
April 28th.
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In Our Prayers
Below are the people that are on our public prayer list. The Prayer Chain members also maintain prayer lists that are used in their personal devotions - these names are kept confidential. If you would like to add someone to either list, please email Pastor Rachel Fay Beam at
fccbpastor@firstchurchbethel.org
No names will be removed from the list until a request has been made to do so. Please contact Pastor Rachel or Heather if you would like your name -- or a loved one's name -- removed from the list.
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- Prayers for Eric, Tim, Allie and Amy Hermansen following the death of Eric's father, Roy Hermansen.
- Prayers for Tammie Emmons, recovery from illness.
- Prayers for those who continue to be victimized by gun violence.
- Prayers for Becky Everhart, recovery from complete knee replacement surgery.
- Prayers for Gary, the uncle of Michelle Knapp, continued recovery from brain cancer, now in remission.
- Prayers of healing for Jill Shaw.
- Prayers for Jeff Lawrence, recovery from eye surgery.
- Prayers for Callie Furlong, 2-year-old granddaughter of Carole Furlong, recovery from kidney cancer.
- Prayers for Joe, Lisa and Patrick Conciatore and their family, following the death of Joseph Conciatore, Sr.
- Prayers for Joan Gourley, recovery from illness and surgery.
- Prayers for Helen Chapman, recovery from illness.
- Prayers for David Samuelson following the death of his brother Harry.
- Prayers of healing for Bob and Judy Andrews.
- Prayers for Logan Gene and Loki Robert Ferguson, grandchildren of Cindy Ferguson who were born 12 weeks premature.
- Prayers for Jack Kessinger, recovery from hip surgery and health issues.
- Prayers for Renee Kelahan, sister of Julie Sorcek
- Prayers for healing for June Fry.
- Prayers for Melissa Mable and her family, following Tim's death.
- Prayers for the Milsap Family, following Mark's death.
- Prayers of healing for Charlie Smith.
- Prayers for Richard Hill, recovery from illness.
- Prayers for Richard Merritt, recovery from illness.
- Prayers for the members and friends of FCCB who are on our "call and visitation" list and cannot be with us on Sundays.
- Prayers for all caretakers, including those who are caring for older parents and ill family members.
- Prayers for our UCC partners in ministry in Fairfield East Association, the CT Conference and the national office.
- Prayers for Bethel Police Department and Fire Companies and all emergency responder's.
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An Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ.
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