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THE EPISTLEVolume 13 Issue 8 SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

CONFESSING CHRISTConfessing Christ is an invitation to joyous theologi-

cal conversation. Over the past decade this loosely

organized movement in the United Church of Christ

has sponsored numerous gatherings around the coun-

try to deal with issues of theological importance in

the United Church of Christ and beyond. It sponsors

an on going on line conversation about current topics

in the life of the church. It publishes various papers

and a list of Scripture readings and resources for

daily prayer.

I have been a member of this organization for a num-ber of years and have just been honored by being

asked to serve on the national steering committee.

The convener of the Confessing Christ is Prof. Lee

Barrett of Lancaster Theological Seminary.

If you are interested in finding out more check out

the Confessing Christ website at confessingchrist.org

Thanks,John

SEAN MAY

Our Christian sympathy is ex-

tended to Pat and Bill May and their

family, on the death of their son, Sean

May in Denver, CO on August 27,

2008. He is also survived by his wife,

Corin, and his brother, Matthew. A

service for Sean was in Denver on

September 4, 2008.

A memorial service was also

held for him at our church on

September 21, 2008

Undie Sunday

Collection -October 19The congregation is invited to par-

ticipate in a collection of needed items for

the children attending Rochester City School

33. Requested items include: new under-

wear in childrens sizes 4 14 and new or

gently used hats, mittens, gloves and

coats. Well be collecting these items in

Fellowship Hall October 5 19 (Undie

Sunday). Thank you for your participation!

Inside Highlights..P.2-3 Pastoral Perspective

P.4 Worship Schedule

P. 8 CCJR

P. 9 Adult Education

P. 10 Rummage Sale

P. 11-12 JYF/SYF

P. 13 Family News

P. 14 Calendar

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Pastoral Perspective

Well here we are in the midst of the campaign season. In a little while we will go to the

polls and elect the next President of the United States. All the pundits have said that this is an

historical election no matter who the eventual winner is. We will have either the first AfricanAmerican President of the United States or the first woman Vice President of the United States.

We will also have one of the younger Presidents or the oldest person ever to take the oath of

office.

These are difficult times. Our economy is not in good shape. There are foreign policy

decisions to be made that may move us toward war or away from war. The crisis of health care

continues to loom over the nation. At such a time, it seems to me, foolish, to waste valuable air

time on campaign ads which add nothing to the discussion of the real issues. We are all caught

up in pit bulls, pigs and lipstick. There is enough self-righteous rhetoric to go around for morethan one cycle of elections.

One of the concerns I continue to have is the role of faith in the election process. As

many of you already know we are talking about this in our Sunday adult church school class,

which we have entitled Jesus for President. This tongue in cheek title masks a serious con-

versation about faith and the political process. For a number of years if you said the word Chris-

tian and politics, what would come to mind would the Religious Right as represented at one

time or another by such folks as James Dobson, Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell.Most of us know,

though, that Christian faith is not limited to members of one or another political party and thatboth Republicans and Democrats share Christian faith and religious values.

When people take on the role of spokesman for the faith and then make foolish state-

ments it does no good for the reputation of the faith. One of the main issues in the discussion of

faith and politics seems to be the issue of abortion. You are either for it or against it. The reli-

gious right makes it a litmus test topic. If you support a womans right to choose you must be

defeated. On the other side, if you are pro life you must be defeated. This issue like so many

others like it is much more complex.

Gabe Fackre in commenting on the conversation at Saddleback Church hosted by Rick

Warren in which Senators Obama and McCain participated had this to say:

When discussing the issue of abortion, Roman Catholics should examine their own teach-

ing tradition and acknowledge the principal of double effect which states that a fetus

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can be destroyed if a diseased organ that threatens the life of the mother can be reached

only by such an action. Further, evangelicals who believe in Scriptures inerrancy, or even

its primacy, should acknowledge that there are only two specific references to abortion inthe Bible, Exodus 21:22-23 and Hosea 9:14, neither of which support their position. On

the other hand, how can those who believe in the Incarnation from conception forward

not believe fetal life is signified accordingly? Hence the complexity of the issue that the

polarized camps never admit, and why we need the wisdom of a Reinhold Niebuhr on the

issue who could teach us of the need regularly to choose the lesser of two evils and there-

fore a concept of just abortion with the conditions stipulated as in the just war doctrine.

My disappointment with the Saddleback occasion was the failure of all three in the con-

versation to deal with this question in this purported Christian forum at this level of theo-

logical seriousness.

Is it too much to ask for a serious discussion of important issues and not waste our time

with pit bulls, pigs and lipstick? I certainly hope so.

Your Pastor,

John

Pastoral Perspective (cont.)

TAIZE SERVICES RESUME ON OCTOBER 12A number of folks have found spiritual refreshment in the service of Taize. This opportunity forprayer, meditation and chant like music helps us to center our lives spiritually and open oursouls to Gods presence and power.

Once more we will seek to offer this service once a month. Sometimes we will gather in thesanctuary and sometimes in the Snow Room. A musician sets the tone and the rest is up to usand the Spirit.

We trust that this time of prayer will be an opportunity for you to come home. The Taize ser-

vices will be held on the following Sundays at 5:00 PM.

October 12 in the Snow RoomNovember 9 in the Snow Room

December 17January 11February 8March 8May 8

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OCTOBER 5: World Communion Sunday, The EucharistNew Member Sunday

Todays Theme: The one table of ChristIsaiah 49:18-23

Revelation 3:17-22John 10:11-18

OCTOBER 12:

Todays Theme:Banquets of one kind or anotherIsaiah 25:1-9

Philippians 4:1-9Matthew 22:1-14

OCTOBER 19: Undie Sunday mission project

Todays Theme:Jesus, Caesar, McCain and ObamaIsaiah 45:1-7

I Thessalonians 1:1-10Matthew 22:15-22

OCTOBER 26: Reformation Sunday

Todays Theme: The heart of our faithJeremiah 31:31-34Romans 3:19-28

John 8:31-36

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Worship

Schedule

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REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Martha Bowman, St. Johns Home

Barbara Cobb, Fairport Baptist Home

Geraldine Stearns, Perinton Manor

ELDERS DISCUSSION

ON FREQUENCY

OF COMMUNION

In the exhortation in the service for HolyCommunion in the Book of Worship of the

Evangelical and Reformed Church it says:

The celebration of the Lords Supper has

ever been regarded by the church as the

innermost sanctuary of the whole Christian

worship. We have to do here not with signs

merely, but with the realities that these

signs represent.

Holy Communion or the Lords Supper of the

Eucharist is one of two Sacraments of the

Christian Church. We celebrate it once a

month, normally on the first Sunday of the

month and at other times such as Christmas

Eve, Maundy Thursday etc. There is now,

among many mainline churches, a movement

toward more frequent celebration of Holy

Communion. The Board of Elders is looking

into the possibility of increasing our fre-

quency, perhaps even to a once weekly cele-

bration. This is now merely in the discussion

stage. Any implementation is a ways down

the road and certainly would not take place

before a discussion involving the congrega-

tion. This is to let you know what is happen-

ing and a request for your well thought out

input to the Board of Elders.

CASA LARGA

TOUR AND WINE

TASTINGFirst Church is sponsoring a winery

tour and tasting fundraiser/silent auction at

Casa Larga Vineyards on Sunday, September

28 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Join us for a great

afternoon where we'll see the winery "in ac-

tion" during the grape harvest and sample

some of the Finger Lakes finest wines. Silent

auction items include music/entertainment

devices and vacation get-aways. Casa Larga is

located at 2287 Turk Hill Road in Fair-

port. Tickets are $25/person or $45/couple.

Tickets will be available for purchase in Fel-

lowship Hall following the church service for

the next four weeks. For any questions please

see Tim Tindall, Dave Jones or Roger James.

NEW MEMBERS

RECEIVED OCTOBER 5

On October 5, World Communion Sunday,

new members will be received during theworship service. If you are interested in join-

ing in the blessings of church membership and

would like to make it official please speak

to Pastor Cedarleaf as soon as possible, so that

you can be part of that incoming class.

REQUEST FROM DEACONSThe Board of Deacons wants to obtain addresses

for college students from our church. We wouldlike to send cards to them on their birthdays and

other special occasions. Please give addresses to

Cathy Kinton in the church office.

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NEIGHBORS IN NEED

OFFERING

Each fall the Neighbors in Need all church is

offering is received. This United Church of Christ

offering funds various advocacy projects which

apply for grants. Over the years, any numbers of

organizations have received funds through the

Neighbors in Need offering.

This past year one of our members wrote a letter

calling into question some of the projects that have

been funded in the past and suggested that theremight be better uses for this offering. A discussion

was held at the September meeting of the Board of

Missions and Outreach and the decision was made

not to receive this offering in October. This deci-

sion does not mean that we will never again take

the NIN offering, but only that we will not this

year.

During the next year the Board of Missions and

hopefully other church members will have an op-portunity to further study this offering, particularly

the difference between charity and advocacy

and the roles of each in the life of the church.

There are many members who will still want to

donate to Neighbors in Need and this can be done

by simply making out a check to First Congrega-

tional United Church of Christ and mark NIN in

the memo portion.

Celebrating the RummageSale with a Pot Luck

A pot luck supper is set for Sun-

day, October 26, 2008 at 6:00 PM. Sign-

up sheets are on the rolling bulletin board

in Fellowship Hall . Plan to bring a dish to

pass and your own place settings. Bever-

ages will be provided.

The purpose of the dinner will be

to celebrate the conclusion of the Rum-

mage and Better Sale as a fund-raiser forthe church. You don't have to work on the

Rummage Sale to be invited to the pot

luck, but we surely do hope that you will

find some time in your busy schedule the

week of October 19th to fill one of the

many time slots needed to make the sale a

success!

EVENING CIRCLE

The Evening Circle will meet on

Monday October 13th at 7:00PM in the

Snow Room. Jennifer Turner from Pre-

ferred Care will present a program "Life

is a Ball --- Humor and Health"

We invite all to join us.

If you have any questions, call

Judy Baxter or Beverly Gray

ATTENTION!! Monica Viljoen and Deirdre Eaton graciously presented materials and a lectureto the Womens Circles of our church. They were kind enough to loan out their books and maga-zines to some of the attendees. Unfortunately these materials have not been returned to them. Ifyou have one of thir books or magazines about South Africa, please return it to them or MurielGabbey as soon as possible. Thank you!

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THANK YOU!!I want to thank the Hoovers, and everyone in our congregation for the many school sup-

plies, backpacks and your ongoing support on behalf of the children at School 33. I gave one of

the donated backpacks today to a student in our health center who had been seriously burned at

age 5. As we return to school, we have all been re-connecting with students. When I called his

teacher to tell her I was sending a note home about the visit, she found out that he didn't have a

backpack to put the note in. Fortunately I had one of the backpacks that was given to me this

past Sunday at our church picnic.

People do make a difference. Thanks to all of you.

Rebecca Ledwin

Fairport Community Vacation Bible School is proud to announce the end of a highly suc-

cessful week! We were pleased to work with children from all across Fairport and from the

Community Lutheran Ministries Program. The week of fun was wrapped up with a wonder-

ful concert Friday evening, put on by all of the children, and well attended by all, includingour friends from the city! A special thank you to all of the FCVBS volunteers who made

this week possible:

Eileen Adams, Janie Agar, Carolyn Arbuckle, Amy Baumbach, Emily Baumbach, Cathy

Becker, Daniel Becker, Sue Bersani, Cyndi Besig, Ed Bonner, MaryAnn Bonner, Robert

Bonner, Alec Dulan, Dave Dunn, Mary Evans, Jessica Gerber, Chris Grimm, Mindy Fa-

rina, Amy Hamill, Adam, Helak, Dana Hogg, Chris Kathan, Melissa Kathan, Aynsley

Kendall, Maggie Kody, Katie Lowry, Nick Lowry, Cecelia Marini, Janie Marini, Nick

Marini, Chris Marini, Greg Moore, Heather Moore, Michelle Moore, Eric Phillips, Susan

Porteous, Amanda Rzadca, Erica Schmitz, Alexandra Sherry, Vicki Sherry, Brianna

Sherry, Mike Storonsky, Linda St. Phillips, Kate Thon, Dawson Toth, Kelly Weidman,Seth Weidman, Barb Young, Colleen Young

If you would be interested in working with the FCVBS leadership team by publicizingFCVBS at your church next spring, please email Heather Moore ath.moore_fcvbs@yahoo.com!

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The Commission on Christian Jewish Relations

(CCJR), a project of the Jewish Community Fed-

eration and the Greater Rochester Community of

Churches, is pleased to invite you to share in this,our thirteenth year, of interfaith bible study and

community conversation. All programs take place

at the Jewish Community Federation

441 East Avenue.

12 noon-1 PM

From Expulsion and Sacrifice to Fidelity and

Wisdom . Women Comment on Women of the

Bible

Community voices speak to these stories withnew vision and insight

Commission on Christian Jewish Relations (CCJR)

Wednesday September 10Eve: Expulsion from Eden

Rebecca GuttermanRabbi, Temple B'rith Kodesh

Patricia SchoellesPresident, St. Bernard's School of

TheologyIntroduced by, Fr. Joe Brennan

Wednesday November 12Sarah: Missing at the Bindingof her son

Debbi TillRabbi. Director Florence MeltonAdult Mini-School

Deborah Grohman

Chair, CCJR / 2008-09Interim Pastor, St John's LutheranChurch

Introduced by, Rabbi Alan Katz

Wednesday December 10Rebecca : A Model for Betrothal,Birth, and Blessing?

Jan KatzDirector, Jewish Education Services, Jew-ish Community Federation

Susan NowakChair, Religious Studies DepartmentNazareth College

Introduced by, Rev. John Cedarleaf

Wednesday January 14Ruth and Naomi: Women at the Crossroads

Eleanor LewinJewish Educator

Gloria UltarinoPreacher, Storyteller, Workshop leader.Author of 2 books on Women in Scripture

Introduced by, Joe Kelly

Wednesday March 11*Esther: A Jew in the Persian court

Nora Rubel ,Professor of Religious Studies

University of RochesterAnne MeridethProfessor of Religious StudiesUniversity of Rochester, Nazareth College

Introduced by, Rabbi Matt Field

Wednesday May 13Sophia: Woman Wisdom

Amy Sapowith, Rabbi

Temple B'rith Kodesh

Denise YarboroughInterreligious Ecumenical OfficerEpiscopal Diocese of Rochester

For More information call: Isobel Goldman, Director, Rochester Jewish Coalition for Literacy

Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester 441 East Avenue Rochester, New York

14607585 461 0490 fax 585 461 0912

*Hammentaschen and coffee will be served

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Sun., Sept. 28, Oct. 5, & 12

JESUS FOR PRESIDENT

What does Jesus have to say about some of thehot button issues which confront Christians

today particularly as we move toward an impor-

tant Presidential election? Do religion and poli-

tics mix? Lets discuss what might be the right-

ful role of faith in politics during adult education

classes on Sunday morning. Join us!

Sun., Oct. 19

All About School 33For a number of years, our congregation hasbeen collecting needed items and sending in

volunteers to support Rochester City School

33. Come learn about this school, the demo-

graphics of the students who attend, and the

challenges they face.

Sun., Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, & 16 -

Worshiping God With Music:

Church Music Through the Ages

For centuries, Christians have used music to

worship our Almighty God. Learn how this

tradition evolved in this 4-week class. On

Oct. 26, well explore The Classical World:

Lifting Our Spirits to the Heavens. On

Nov. 2, the focus will be on The Hymn:

The People Participate. The Folk Tradi-tion: Music of the Heart will be studied on

Nov. 9. Well conclude with a look at

Modern Church Music: Entertainment or

Worship?

These classes will be held during Christian Education time follow-ing the worship service. Classes take place in the Snow Room.

Is the UCC another political entity com-mitted to a left wing social agenda?

Is it true that you can believe anything

and still be a member of the UCC?

Come Learn the Truth About

the UCC!!!

WHEN: Wednesdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 1,

8 and 15

TIME: 7:00 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Snow Room

SIGN UP FOR THIS CLASS IN FELLOWSHIP HALLOR BY CALLING THE CHURCH OFFICE (223-0224).

(For more information on this class, see relatedarticle in this newsletter.)

Mid-Week Daytime Class!

Higher Ground Steps

Toward Christian Maturity

Come join our study and discussion group as we ex-

plore ways to reach new heights of spiritual growth.

Well discover what the Bible says as we ask ques-

tions and search for answers using an easy-to-read

study guide. Classes are held Wednesdays from

11 a.m. noon in the Snow Room. Join us. Drop-

ins welcome!

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TOP 10 REASONS

TO HELP WITH

THE RUMMAGE SALE

10. You get a chance to clean out unused stufffrom your attic, basement and closets

9. You can continue a 50+ year tradition at FirstCongregational

8. You can contribute to the greater good of ourchurch.

7. Your donations are tax deductible.

6. You can get a real bargain.

5. Your neighbors can get a good deal.

4. Less advantaged folks can get items andclothing they need at a low cost.

3. While working on the Rummage Sale youshare fellowship with other members of thechurch.

2. You can contribute to the greater good of ourcommunity

1. By fully participating you get to feel goodabout yourself and the works you do for thechurch.

Donations are piling up and the sign-up sheetsare filling up. So check your closets and yourcalendars and see how you can contribute yourtime and treasure to the hugely successful fund-raising event. Questions? Call Muriel Gabbey orToni Thompson.

COLLECTION OF EMAIL ADDRESSES

We have many peoples email addresses, but many we dont. Since we are starting the monthly email

system to notify members that theEpistle is now on-line, we would appreciate it if all members whohave email submit their addresses. We will not sell or give away email addresses to any other organiza-

tions. Furthermore, we have excellent security software system, so the addresses are secure.

When you do submit an email address, please advise us if you want it included in the directory. The

directory is published and available for pick up in Fellowship Hall by other church members.

For submission of email addresses, church1@choiceonemail.com , or to Cathy Kinton in the church

office. For questions on the security system, contact Jim Franzen, jjf111@frontiernet.net

Thanks!

RUMMAGE SALE

SCHEDULE

Sunday, October 19th - set-up for sale. Lotsof help needed. Snacks provided.

Monday, October 20th - unpacking andsorting of items - 9AM to 2PM and 6PM to

8PM - no experience necessary - no age require-

ment.

Tuesday, October 21st - more sorting, mark-ing, pricing - 9AM to 2PM and 6PM to 8PM

Pay for "reserved items"

Wednesday, October 22nd - finish pricing -9AM to 2PM. Final payment for "reserved

items"

Thursday, October 23rd - 1st day of thesale! Noon to 7PM. Need cashiers and floaters -

especially in the first two hours

Friday, October 24th - 2nd day of the sale10AM to 7PM

Saturday, October 25th - last day of sale9AM to Noon - Major clean-up afterwards!

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Romance Without Regret

Teen Speaker Scheduled

for Sept. 28

Junior High, Senior High stu-

dents and/or parents are invited to at-tend this seminar at St. John of Roch-

ester Catholic Church on Sunday, Sept.

28. Well meet at St. John of Roches-

ter at 7:30 (so we can sit together!) and

the seminar begins at 7:45 p.m. The

seminar features national speaker and

author, Jason Evert. Evert is a staff

apologist with the non-profit organiza-

tion Catholic Answers. This 31-year

old is the author of many books, in-

cluding Pure Love, which challenges

young people to embrace the virtue of

chastity. Jason and his wife, Crysta-

lina, are on the Board of Advisors for

the National Abstinence Clearing-

house, and are frequent guests on radio

programs throughout the country.

Their television appearances include

Donahue, Fox News, BBC, WGN, and

EWTN.

Surviving Adolescence Class

Offered For ParentsStrategies for parenting your teen, and understand-

ing the special challenges and issues of adolescents

will be offered in a 4-part class held at Minerva De-

land School in Fairport. The class will meet in the

school library on Oct. 2, 9, 16 & 23 from 7 8:30

p.m. It is taught by Minerva Deland Principal Pat-

rick Moriarty and Fairport Asset Coordinator Debra

Tandoi. To register, call the Staff Development

Office at 421-2052.

Mission Trip 09: Hurricane, West VirginiaOn July 19 25, our youth will be heading to Hurricane, West Virginia for their annualmission trip a time to join with hundreds of other youth to refurbish homes for the less fortu-nate. All youth who will be entering 7th 12th grade next fall are eligible to attend. To secureyour spot, send a $50 deposit to the church. (Make check payable to: First CongregationalUCC. Write mission trip deposit in memo area.) Watch the youth group bulletin board formore information.

JYF Halloween Party

Set For Friday, October 24Calling all 6th 8th graders! Ready for some ghoul-

ish fun??? Come to our annual Halloween party in

Upper Fellowship Hall from 7 9:30 p.m. on Octo-

ber 24. Be sure to wear your Halloween costume!

Friends are welcome. Sign up on the JYF bulletin

board in Fellowship Hall.

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Girls & Moms! Annual Girls Retreat Will Be Oct. 3-4Ready to recharge? Come to our annual Girls Retreat is scheduled for Oct. 3 4 at WatsonHomestead in Painted Post, New York. This awesome event is for all girls in 6th 12th gradesand their moms, stepmoms, grandmas (Please note that if moms/stepmoms/grandmascantattend, SEND YOUR GIRLS! It wont be the same without them!)

We will leave from the church at 5 p.m. on Friday and return at approximately 9 p.m. on Satur-day. There will also be a late car going down on Friday to bring any girls who have sports andother Friday afternoon commitments. The cost is $60 per person, which includes snacks and allSaturday meals.

Well explore the topic of friendship and learn what the Bible has to say about it, all whileenjoying nearly 600 unspoiled acres of Gods beautiful creation. Think campfires and hayrides,nature walks and roasting marshmallows. Well also have the opportunity to have fun in Wat-son Homesteads Olympic-size, heated, indoor swimming pool. To register, contact KarenHamill or Kelly Weidman at 223-0224.

Lost Boys of Sudan

Speaker October 29They say I am a Lost Boy, but God has found

me. Join us on October 29 as we listen to

John Dau tell of his survival of a 14-year jour-

ney from his home village in Duk County, Su-

dan in 1987 to his arrival in Syracuse, New

York in 2001.

When John was 13, the northern troops at-

tacked his village. He fled into the night, with-

out food or clothes. He and thousands of other

boys began their 1,000 mile walk across Su-

dan. These boys became known as the Lost

Boys. John has used the unimaginable suffer-

ing as an inspiration to help his people. Today,

he is the founder and president of the John Dau

Sudan Foundation, which aims to transformhealthcare in Southern Sudan.

We will meet at the church at 6:15 p.m. and car

pool to the Irondequoit United Church of

Christ, 644 Titus Ave., Rochester, NY, 14617.

Sign up in Fellowship Hall.

SYF to Tackle

the Amazing Maize Maze

on October 24Our senior high students will be heading to LongAcre Farm on Oct. 24 to try their luck in the

maize maze. Well meet at the church at 7:30

p.m. Cost is $10. Sign up in Fellowship Hall!

Junior High Class Continues Study

of the Ten Commandments

During October, our Junior High class will con-tinue their 10 week study on the ten command-

ments too. Through catchy rap music, powerful

Power Point presentations, prayer and discussion,

our students will begin to see how timeless and

relevant these commandments really are.

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Childrens Chapel Students To Join Congregation

On World Communion Sunday October 5Every Sunday during September, our students in Childrens Chapel have been learning about

the sacrament of Holy Communion. On October 5, Kelly Weidman will bring the Childrens

Chapel students back into the sanctuary to join the rest of the congregation in celebrating World

Communion Sunday. The children are also making a special tablecloth to put on the commun-

ion table on this special day.

Undie Sunday

October 19Preschoolers & Elementary Stu-

dents Will Focus on Loving &

Helping Our NeighborsOn Sunday, October 19, our children are

encouraged to bring in underwear & outer-

wear in sizes appropriate for elementary

school children, as part of our Undie Sun-

day mission project. These items will be

donated to the elementary school children

at Rochester City School 33. During Chris-

tian education classes on October 19, well

talk about the needs of our brothers and

sisters who live in the city, and well discussthat while helping others may not be the

easiest thing to do, its always the right

thing to do! Please send in new underwear

in childrens sizes 4 14 and/or new or

gently used hats, mittens, gloves and coats.

Thanks for your support.

Family Movie Night

Rescheduled For November 7Attention families of preschoolers and elemen-

tary school children! Our first Family Movie

Night has been rescheduled from Oct. 10 to Fri-

day, November 7 from 7 9 p.m. in Fellowship

Hall. Well be showing a recently released G-

rated movie on the big screen! This is a great

way to get acquainted with other families,

while enjoying a good show and yummy treats.

Watch for the sign up sheet on the Elementary

Kid News bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.

Senior High Learn Through

Music in Unique Bible StudyThe Senior High class is studying the Bible

with insights from popular musical artists such

as Stellar Kart and Barlow Girl, who address

relevant issues through their music. The songs

provide the framework for discussions on such

topics as self esteem, peer pressure, friends and

family dynamics.

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Church of Christ, 26 East Church St.,

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Office Phone: 585-223-0224

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Sunday School: 10:50AM

Pastor: Rev. Dr. John Cedarleaf

Christian Ed. & Family Ministries:

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Church Moderator: Hank Ralston

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