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!

Greenfeild Hill Church

July 15, 2018

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Please join us after worship TODAY for first

annual Celebration of Pies! All are welcome to share in fantastic baked

pies, wonderful fellowship, games for the kids, and all around fun!

Hope to see you there!

For the next week Rachel

Baumann, our Pastoral Assistant, will be caring for our church

family. Rachel grew up in Fairfield, graduated from

Ludlowe, went to Bates College, and is now in graduate studies at

Fairfield U. She has been with our church for four years, with special emphasis on Pastoral Care. You are in great hands!

Rachel can be reached via email at

rachelzoebaumann@gmail.com or through Roni in our Church Office (info@greenfieldhillchurch.com 203-259-5596). Don’t hesitate

to call upon Rachel for anything you might need.

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GREENFIELD HILL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT

JULY 15, 2018 9:30 A.M.SERVICE

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. • For children from 3’s through 7th grade, we have a wonderful Church School program during our 9:00 hour. • And if your kids get squirmy, the Church Parlor has toys; the service is amplified in the Parlor

and the seats are comfortable!

Prelude Prelude on "Erie" Setting by John Schroeder

(What a Friend We Have in Jesus)

* Our “Summer Chorus” Sweet, Sweet Spirit Hymnal, no. 261

* Our Coming Together in Prayer (unison)

“Rejoice, you pure in heart,

Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!”

Holy God,

This is our common desire this morning.

We do come to Church to rejoice,

and in our rejoicing to worship,

and in our worship to serve You,

and in our service to love others,

and in our love to rejoice.

Rejoice, you pure in heart,

rejoice, give thanks, and sing.

* Hymn Rejoice, You Pure in Heart Hymnal, no. 15

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* Confession Prayer, said together:

Loving God,

We confess that despite our desire to rejoice

we are too often glum,

critical, negative, distracted, overwhelmed;

we are too often petty, doubtful.

All this we confess and would change with your help.

Amen. (silence for individual 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 pad in your pew, and pass it to your neighbor. Thank you!

Children’s Message

Following the Children’s message, our younger children (ages 3 through those entering 2nd

grade) are invited to the Church House for church school class. Parents may pick up their

children immediately following the worship service in Room 4, on the lower level.

Worship of God through Prayer

Sharing our Joys and Concerns

We welcome your prayer concerns. You may write them into the prayer request book in the Narthex, or contact the pastors.

Pastoral Prayer (David occasionally writes a prayer for an interntional prayer organization, “World in Prayer”, and todays prayer uses some of his most recent prayers. You can check out

WorldinPrayer.org)

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, the power, and the glory for ever. Amen.

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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.)

Offering

Offertory I Asked the Lord Johnny Lange

and Jimmy Duncan

* Doxology Hymnal, no. 46

(This ancient hymn is sung every Sunday to thank God for all the gifts of our lives)

Prayer of Dedication, said together:

Lord God, You remember that when we were little we would

often say, “Gimme”. Now we are old enough to remember to

always say, “Thank you”. And so, Lord, once again, “Thank

you”. Amen.

Scripture Matthew 9:9-13

Sermon How’s Your Faith? David Johnson Rowe (inspired by a conversation between President George W. Bush and David Gregory as

recounted in Gregory’s book, “How’s Your Faith?”)

* Solo Benedcition How Great Thou Art (you can follow along in your Hymnal, no. 33)

Postlude

* All who are able, please stand.

Serving in the Chancel:

Junior Deacons Devenny Widmer and George Wyckoff

Soloist: David White ~ Tenor

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CHURCH NOTES

A Pie Sunday Welcome!! One of the four hallmarks of Christian church life is “fellowship” – being

together for the sheer delight of being together. In the summer we look for special

occasions to enjoy special treats like June’s Ice Cream Social and September’s

Bar-B-Q and today’s PIE SUNDAY. Stay for 10 minutes or as long as you

want – there is a slice of heaven waiting for you.

Oh yes, almost forgot: welcome to Greenfield Hill Church. Almost 300 years of

church life and we are not tired, not bored, not done. Thanks to you.

Summer Church Schedule TODAY through Labor Day

8:15 a.m. Outdoor Worship, on the Lawn by the Memorial Room. This morning’s service was led by Pat McCullough and Kim Baer, next week will be

led by Jeff Taylor. Fun, Inspiring, Informal, Brief, and Great! Yes, bring the

kids, grandkids, or even the neighborhood kids!

9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary. We will have a children’s

message each Sunday after which kids age 3 through 2nd grade will have

summer Church School, “one room school house” style, across the street.

After Worship… Please join us on our patio for refreshments immediately following worship! It’s a wonderful way to keep up with friends old and new during the summer!

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 service this morning you have been greeted by Deacon Carole Lisi and

Junior Deacons Will Stearns and Helen Glover. Junior Deacons assisting with

Church School are Elizabeth Cutler and Casey Dies.

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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!

A special thank you to our Adult Ed Board this week for helping to organize

our special Pie Sunday! We hope you’ll come enjoy and stay a bit to relax and

enjoy the wonderful fellowship of our Church.

The flowers on the communion table were given by Cary Peirce’s GHCC

friends with great fondness for her memorial service yesterday.

Remembering our Soldiers

Laura Riebel . . . Mark Riebel . . . Brian Shelton . . . Derrick Keene . . . Mike Lincoln . .

. David Elliott. . . Stephen Honan . . . Molly Hanson . . . Shelby Wallace . . . . . . Kelsey Wallace . . . Lawrence Benjamin . . . Dale Cates

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

Many thanks for helping our pastoral ministry

CHURCH SCHOOL NOTES

During the summer months, we offer a weekly combined church

school class for children ages three years up to through 2nd grade (as

of this fall). This morning’s class is being led by Marcia Carothers

assisted by Junior Deacons Elizbeth Cutler and Casey Dies. This

morning they will be talking about The Two Houses.

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! Following the worship service, parents may pick up

their children from Classroom 4, located on the lower level of the

Church House.

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TODAY AT CHURCH

Celebration of Pies! Yes, that's right! Join us for a new tradition: a midsummer

Sunday with a smorgasbord of pies for all to enjoy after worship!

CHURCH AND COMMUNITY NOTES

Do you have an overabundance of zucchini or bumper crop

of tomatoes? Dani Prohaska would be happy to take them off

of your hands! She is collecting fresh vegetables for the

Operation Hope food pantry as part of her Fresh for All

initiative. There will be a bin in the Narthex on Sunday

mornings this summer where you can drop off any of your extra produce. Don't

have a garden at home? Then consider buying an extra zucchini, eggplant, or

cucumber (or 2) to donate! Thank you!

The Fellowship Board is hosting a fabulous event at the

Savannah Bee Company on Wednesday, July 18th from 6pm-

8pm! Come learn more about the important role that bees play

as pollinators of our food. It is sure to be a fun and educational

evening. Light appetizers will be served as well as cocktails. They are located at 43 Church Lane in Westport.

Please rsvp to the Church Office if you plan to attend

(info@greenfieldhillchurhc.com)

Habitat Workday on July 21! GHCC is part of a coalition of local churches

that comes together for Habitat for Humanity workdays every month. 10

volunteers are needed for the next workday, on Saturday July 21. Please just go

to http://soundcoalition.habitatcfc.volunteerhub.com/ to register, if you're

interested!

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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 15, 2018 Sunday 8:15 a.m. Outdoor Worship (The Grove in front of the Memorial Room)

(7/15) 9:30 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary

9:30 a.m. Summer Church School – Church House

CELEBRATION OF PIES!!! On the Grandin Patio!

Sunday 8:15 a.m. Outdoor Worship (The Grove in front of the Memorial Room)

(7/22) 9:30 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary

9:30 a.m. Summer Church School – Church House

Faith/Art All summer at Sunday Services

Do YOU have a faith-based piece of Art? May we borrow it for one Sunday?

Photography... Sculpture... Painting... Collage... or any other medium?....

Tell David or Roni and we’ll be in touch!!

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David’s Summer Reading List

Each summer, David likes to share what he’s been reading, and books you

might enjoy to. We call it “Literature that Feeds Our Faith”, books that help us

think about the “big issues.” And if you’ve read something that’s piqued your

thoughts and inspired you, David would love to know!

Here’s his list:

The Ninth Hour, by Alice McDermott. Beautiful novel of Brooklyn nuns helping

to “raise” a young mother and child in the early 20th century. Great characters,

lots of life lessons.

The Delight of Being Ordinary, by David Brooks. Imagine a secret road trip by the

Pope and the Dalai Lama. Interesting conversations.

The Cloister, by James Carroll. Carroll, former Priest, tells a parallel story. The

efforts of legenday Abelard and Heloise to rid ancient Christianity of anti-

semitism in the 11th century matches a 20th century love story centered in NYC’s

Cloister Museum. Healed Within: An acupuncturist's journey after a burn accident, opioid addiction, and a

love affair., by Simone Wan Moran. Simone, a church member, tells her

astounding story of a horrific burn acciedent to her new career in traditional

healing. Availble only for ereaders on Amazon.com.

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Signals, by Tim Gautreaux. When I wrote my newest book, “Water into Wine”,

my hope was to mirror the short stories of Flannery O’Connor as both realistic and spiritual. Gautreaux succeeds.

1947: Where Now Begins, by Elisabeth Asbrink. The author explains why post-

WWII 1947 was such a key year, weaving surprising group events and people.

The Choice: The Christ-Centered Pursuit of Kingdom Outcome, by Hoag, Rodin, and

Willmer. I’ve just joined the Bridgeport Mission Board, and this is required

reading. Try it along with me. How deep are we willing to take our Christian

faith? Copies will be available in the Narthex.

Go, Went, Gone, by Jenny Erpenbeck, and

Yiza, by Michael Kohlmeier

If you are interested in refugees and the immigration crisis these two books will

take you deep. Yiza tells the story through the eyes of three refugee children on

their own in Germany. Go, Went , Gone tells of a retired man in Germany who,

after viewing immigrants in his life in Berlin, decides that he needs to know

them. So two great books from two sides of the story.

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GREENFIELD HILL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

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

Website: www.greenfieldhillchurch.com email: info@greenfieldhillchurch.com

www.facebook.com/GreenfieldHillCongregationalChurch

OFFICERS: Rev. Dr. David Johnson Rowe, Pastor; Rev. Dr. Alida Ward, Pastor; Carol McCullough, Church

Council Chairperson; Sue Bambach, Church Clerk; Aun Singapore, 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: Rebecca Huselid, co-Chairperson, Sandra Timmermann, co-Chairperson, Linda Allegretti, Edward

Jordan Children and Youth Ministries: Erika Duffy, co-Chairperson; Andrea Muhlhauser, co-Chairperson; Mike

Dwyer, Scott Ettl, Amanda Heyn, Anna Taylor, Michelle Wormley Communications: Dave Hinkle, Chairperson;

Lauren Raps, Sarah Schunk Development: Joe Holland, Chairperson; Tom Kreitler, Don Lord, Martha Lord,

Joanna Patterson, Adam Snyder, Jeff Taylor Diaconate: Carole Lisi, co-Chairperson, Ellen Waugh, co-Chairperson;

Kim Baer, Greg Bambach, Seth Baratz, Dan Carpenter, Jason Dies, Jen Hinkle, Karin Keith, Pat McCullough, Jon

Passmore, Blake Titrud Facilities: Andy Hoder, Chairperson; Jeri Barrett, Jim Cullinan, Todd Flanagan, Mike

Licamele, Gary Rafsky, Dom Savino, Walt Siemon, Fred Zarrilli Fellowship: Cathy Fell, Chairperson; Kathy Baratz,

Chris Gannon, Barbara Hayslip, Amy Hios, Heather Lajeunesse, Casey Mitchell, Pamela Patterson, Beth Schaefer,

Christine Wegener Finance: Amy Johnson, Chairperson; LaWanza Holder, Jason Konschnick, Andy Muhlhauser,

Jon Persson, Aun Singapore, Chris Tormey Junior Deacons: Hannah Amendola, Witt Badger, Maddy Baker, Liam Ballou, Reid Brown, Maggie Burns, Elizabeth Cutler, Garrett Cutler, Ava Derbyshire, Casey Dies, Cooper Eckert, Owen Edminster, Eloise Gacetta, Helen Glover, Ian Greenwood, Liam Hawley, Ella Holland, Taylor Horine, Henry Houghton, Carly Jones, Mary Keden, Caroline Lacey, Meghan Lajeunesse, Caroline Lauf, Cole Markham, Maddy Markham, Allison Milicia, Connor Navin, Sophie Nightingale, Gillian Orben, Emma Powell, Anna Ruppert, Olivia Savino, Peter Schwinn, Georgia Sharpe, Charlie Simon, Hope Smith, Will Stearns, Ben Steele, MacKenna Tormey, Severin Tormey, Hunter Vogel, Jack Vogel, Isabella Whelan, Devenny Widmer, George Wyckoff, Amelia Yoder,

Caroline Young Member Care: Wendy Savino, Chairperson; Nicki Callahan, Sharon Jacobs, Carol Langeland, Kim

Markham, Anne Orvis, Eleanor Page, Sue Trischman, Elyse Tsou, Lisa Vacheron Member Involvement: Jen Chandler, co-Chairperson, Adam Simon, co-Chairperson; Tony Derbyshire, Glenn Horine, Kerry Manning, Jon

Sabrowski Mission and Outreach: Michelle Stearns, Chairperson; Michelle Baker, Val Collison, Murray Jacques,

Chris Kenney, Meg Lowe, Laraine Petersen, Bevo Tarika Church Council At-Large Members: Scott Craighead,

Mike Howard, Martha McKeon Church Historian: Lynn Van Winkle Internal Auditor: Mark Durham.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Dogwood Festival, Mike & Karen Mitri Flowers, Lynn Davies Ushers, Marcy Michaud CT UCC Conference,

Vicki Frankenburg, Bobbi Williams Church Housing Representatives (Parish Court), Tony Derbyshire, Scott

Powell, 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, Kelly Hayes, 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, 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