prEview July 18, 2019

THIS WEEK IN WORSHIP Anne Habeck will be leading Worship service this Sunday. Ashley Adams will offer a Children's Message, and Zoe Vandermeer will provide musical leadership. Please join us for coffee hour following the service hosted by Claudia Anderson.

In loving memory of Heather Tracy Merritt. Beloved daughter of Richard & Marcia Merritt, mother of Kaylee Rose Wyga. Forever in our hearts. Please join us for a service in celebration of her life. July 20, 2019 at 11:00 in the sanctuary with a reception following in Main Hall. Please note that if you are in need of an air conditioned room the nursery will be set up with an AC. The room has a speaker so you may listen to the service. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted – Matthew 5:4

Message From The Town of Bethel It's HOT outside, if you are a Senior and looking for a place to cool down the Senior Center is open Wed: 8am-4:30pm Thurs: 8am-6pm Friday: 8am-12pm Contact the Senior Center if you are a Bethel resident and need transportation 203.794.8593 The Bethel Public Library is another option for the public Wed & Thurs: 10am- 8pm Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm Stay Cool!

Check on your neighbors, keep pets indoors.

Friends, as mentioned in Jim's letter the Deacons were in the process of reviewing the profiles and that has now been concluded. Rev. Bradley J. Bergfalk has been contacted and has accepted to be our Interim Minister. Rev Bradley J. Bergfalk will begin Interim Pastoral Ministry on September 3, 2019 at the First Congregational Church of Bethel, Connecticut. Until that time, the Deacons will be in charge of our Sunday Services.  Rev Bradley J. Bergfalk will be doing a sermon on August 4, 2019 and officiating communion at FCCB. To listen to some of his sermons go to First Congregational Church of Litchfield web site. Marcia Merritt, Co-Chair Deacons

Vacation Bible School Dates July 29th- Aug 2nd Times 9:00am - 12:15pm Register https://vbspro.events/p/bethelroar More Info fccbyouth@firstchurchbethel.org We are still seeking volunteers and donations. Please see donation board in Main Hall of VBS needs.

Computer Classes Looking to learn more about computers? Email? Writing documents? Excel Spreadsheets? First Church wants to help with our inter-generational Computer Lab . Please email fccbyouth@firstchurchbethel.org with topics you would like to  learn more about. We will begin to offer classes this coming school year.

Office Hours Monday 9am-12pm Wednesday 9am-12pm Friday 9am-12pm LAY READERS AND COFFEE HOUR HOSTS Thanks to everyone who has volunteered! Sign-up sheets are available, we need volunteers for August. Lay Readers are needed starting July 21st. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

First Congregational Church of Bethel, 46   Main   St ,  Bethel , CT  06801 Phone # 203-743-1877 Website

An Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ.

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