October, 2008 Epistle

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JYF Halloween Party

Set For Friday,

October 24Calling all 6th 8th graders! Ready for

some ghoulish fun??? Come to our

annual Halloween party in Upper Fel-

lowship Hall from 7 9:30 p.m. on

October 24. Be sure to wear your Hal-

loween costume! Friends are wel-

come. Sign up on the JYF bulletin

board in Fellowship Hall.

THE EPISTLEVolume 13 Issue 9 OCTOBER 16, 2008

Inside Highlights..P. 2 Pastoral Perspective

P. 3 Worship Schedule

P. 7 Advent Pot Luck

P. 9 Adult Education

P. 11-12 JYF/SYF

P. 13 Family News

P. 14 Stewardship

P. 15 Movie Night

P. 16 Calendar

ALL SAINTS SUNDAYNOVEMBER 2

All Saints Day is November 1. In the early

church it was a time to remember all those

named saints. All Souls day was November 2.

It was a time to remember the vast multitude of

others who had no Saints Day. We combine

the two and celebrate All Saints Sunday this

year on November 2. As we gather around the

Lords Table, we remember the fact that all the

baptized living and dead are part of the com-

munion of saints who is the church on earth and

the church in heaven. As part of our celebra-tion we include the names of all those in our

congregation who have died since the last All

Saints Sunday. We also include the names of

other loved ones. Please e-mail or in some

other way get the names to the church office

by October 27. Please include the date of

death.

SYF Halloween Fun

Scheduled for October 24Our senior high students will be heading to a

haunted house and return to the church for

refreshments and movies a horror movie inbasement or funny Halloween movie up-

stairs. Wear your Halloween costumes and

be ready for some fun! Meet at church at 8

p.m. Bring $9 for haunted house admission.

Sign up on SYF bulletin board or call Mrs.

Hamill at 425-1958.


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Pastoral Perspective

In case youve been on the moon for the past couple of years, you know that we are now

at the tail end of a presidential election campaign. You should receive this Epistle before the

election on November 4. Im sure that most of you have made up your minds as to whom youare going to vote for, not only in the Presidential election, but also on the statewide level. What

role does your faith play in that decision? I would hope that it plays a crucial role.

We live in a pluralistic society. This is an obvious fact and nothing is going to change that. We

also live in a country that talks of a separation of church and state. Notice what this says: sepa-

ration of church and state. It does not say a separation of faith and state or religion and state.

The founders knew that it was not healthy for either church or state to be so intertwined that one

was the same as the other. There are in this world theocratic states and most Americans do not

want to replicate that in our country.

On the other hand, faith needs to play a role in our life together. People of faith should not feel

ashamed to speak of their faith and the role it plays in their political decisions. There will be

disagreements on specifics. The moral agenda is a broad one and there is not universal agree-

ment on each issue that comes up. When you consider an issue, consider it in the context of

many other issues. Let me cite an example. There are some in our society who say that they are

pro life. There are others who say that they are pro choice. This generally means that either

you wish to end abortion or you wish to give the freedom of a person to choose an abortion or

not. Are these terms helpful or not? If a person opposes abortion, but favors capital punishment

and war and opposes those things that make life easier on children who are brought into this

world, are they pro life? On the other hand, if a person favors the option of abortion and op-

poses war and capital punishment are they pro life? Simple answers are never as simple as they

may be thought to be.

I certainly would hope that your faith would play a role in the way you live your life and that

includes the way you look at crucial issues. If it doesnt then youve indeed been on mars, and

not in church, for longer than a couple of years.

Your Pastor,

John


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SUNDAY WORSHIP

NOVEMBER

November 2: All Saints Sunday

The Eucharist

Revelation 7:9-17Psalm 34:1-10, 22

I John 3:1-3Matthew 5:1-12

Celebrating the people of God, living and dead who are the body of Christ

November 9

Amos 5:18-24Psalm 70

I Thessalonians 4:13-18Matthew 25:1-13

Christs Return

November 16

Heritage Sunday

We worship as did our ancestors did at an earlier time in the history of our church

November 23: Christ the King

Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24Psalm 95:1-7a

Ephesians 1:15-23Matthew 25:31-46

Whats wrong with the goats?

November 30: First Sunday of Advent

The Eucharist

(Pew Communion)

Isaiah 64:1-9Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19I Corinthians 1:3-9

Mark 13:24-37

Where are you when we need you?


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WORSHIP NOTES

Why do we do what we do when we do it? How is the order of service put together and why is

it done in the way that it is? From time to time, folks ask this question and so I thought I would

try and answer it.

The order of worship is like a play. There are generally three acts. In act one we gather to-

gether and confess our sins. In the second act we hear the Word read and proclaimed in the ser-

mon and in the third act we respond to the Word with prayer and offering. The celebration of

the Eucharist comes in act 3 as a response of thanksgiving (what the word Eucharist means) to

what God has done for us in Jesus Christ.

The service is structured around the church year. The church year begins with Advent,

when we look forward to the coming of the Lord at the end of the ages. We also prepare for thecoming of the Savior at Christmas. The season of Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ. The

season of Epiphany reminds us of our baptism into the faith and family of Jesus Christ and also

the worldwide mission of the church. The gospel story at the center of this season is that of the

Magi who came seeking out the infant king. The season of Lent, which is forty days not includ-

ing Sundays, prepares us for the suffering and death of Jesus during Holy Week. Easter, of

course, stands at the center of our faith. This season of fifty days celebrates the new life given

to the world in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The celebration of Jesus ascension, forty days

after Easter, leads us to Pentecost, fifty days from Easter and the gift of the Holy Spirit, which

brought the church into being. The season of Pentecost is the longest in the church year and

takes us to the beginning of Advent.

The lessons each Sunday come from the lectionary. A lectionary is a list of Scripture read-

ings, generally one from the Old Testament, and two from the New Testament, one from the

epistles and one from the gospels. The lectionary cycle runs for three years and then repeats it-

self. The purpose is to allow us to cover a good part of the Bible, though not everything will be

covered. It is a good discipline so that preachers will not be tempted to always preach on their

favorite texts. There is also a Psalm for each Sunday, which is used as a response to the first

reading. Generally the first reading from the Old Testament and the Gospel reading are con-

nected in some thematic way. Often the Epistle lesson runs on its own, often moving through a

particular letter.


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Worship notes (cont.)

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Martha Bowman, St. Johns Home

Barbara Cobb, Fairport Baptist Home

Geraldine Stearns, Perinton Manor

Why do some things change and some things

stay the same for a period of time? The order

stays the same. The lessons change, and the

hymns change each Sunday. Other aspects of theservice change according to the church year, or

for a season. This would include the Greeting,

Confession, Pardon and Blessing and Sending.

Corporate worship is an end in itself. God is the

audience, not us. When we gather together on

Sunday mornings it is to worship Almighty God.

Whatever else comes of it is gravy for us.

TAIZE SERVICE

NOVEMBER 9

Once a month we gather for a brief

service of prayer and meditation in the style

of Taize. This meditative service gives us an

opportunity to center our hearts and minds in

quiet and worship God. If you feel scattered

and flustered, this is for you. This would be a

wonderful opportunity not only for yourself,

but also for you to introduce our church to a

friend. We usually gather in the sanctuary, but

because of rehearsals for the childrens musi-

cal, the November service will be held in the

Snow Room.

Remember the date: November 9.

Remember the time: 5:00 PM.

To Our Dear Church Family,Were not sure where to begin in thank-

ing you all for your love and support during our

nightmare, but we couldnt have gotten

through our time in Denver without the knowl-

edge that you were back here holding us in your

thoughts and prayers.

It was so wonderful to see so many of

you at Seans Celebration Service on September

21 and to receive your hugs and share your tears.

The white roses were very special, and the Dea-

cons and their helpers provided such lovely

(and yummy) treats after the service. Were are

so grateful to Jim Franzen, Peter Tieslink, and

Jerry Evans who spent so much of their timeworking to be sure that the pictures of Sean and

the music accompanying them before and during

the Celebration were perfect. What incredible

techies they are!

And, of course, we cant forget our dear

John and Jean. Numerous phone calls of support

and love to us in Denver, their sensitivity in

knowing how hard it would be for us to come

home, and Johns willingness to to allow us to

tailor the Celebration to what Sean would havebeen comfortable with were so deeply appreci-

ated. Thanks also to Cathy for her help and ad-

vice in making sure that the program was done

properly.

We have received so many cards and per-

sonal notes from you all, most of which still lie

unopened on the dining room table. (We are try-

ing to take our time to read and absorb each

one.) Know that your messages bring us comfort

and hope, and we feel so privileged to be mem-

bers of the best family in the world - the First

Congregational Church.

THANK YOU!!!

Bill, Pat, and Matt May


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Our Christian sympathy is extended to Bob

Wagner on the recent death of his wife, Wini-

fred Wagner. She passed away on Septem-

ber 26, 2008. A funeral service was held forher at First Congregational UCC on October

1, 2008. Pastor Cedarleaf officiated.

MANY THANKS TO THE CHURCHMEMBERS AND FRIENDS:

Thank you so much for the flowers from

church. It means so much. And Bill thanksyou too.

Barbara Cobb

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!

Joining our church family on October 5, 2008 were:

Nicole Cedarleaf, 544 Sweet Maple Drive, Webster, joined by reaffirmation of faith. She and

her husband, Karl, have two young children, Gunnar and Ava. Nicole is also a lawyer.

Patricia and Roger Douglass, 9 Triton Ct. Fairport, joined by letter of transfer from the First

Presbyterian Church, Canisteo, New York. Roger is a retired professor and Pat is a retired

teacher. Their hobbies include: reading, bird watching, hiking, baseball, classical music, at-

tending plays, camping, deer hunting, and fishing.

MORNING CIRCLEMorning Circle will meet on November

11 at 10 AM in Fellowship Hall. Wewill have a time for conversation and

general catching-up after our business

meeting.

WELCOME NEW ARRIVALS!

Tim and Kymm Junker are the proud

parents of twins, Jake and Zoey, born Oc-

tober 1, 2008 in Evanston, IL. Grandpar-

ents are Chris and Karen Junker.

EVENING CIRCLEThe Evening Circle will meet on November

10th at 7:00 PM, in the Snow Room. Doug

Jones will talk to us about Norway and pre-

sent a slide show from his visit there. We

welcome all to join us. Any questions, call

Judy Baxter or Beverly Gray.


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What is the Endowment Fund?

The Endowment Fund of the First Congregational

Church was established in 1997. It is a long term

fund of the church to be used to finance signifi-

cant capital needs of the Church or to finance spe-

cial Mission and Outreach programs.

The Endowment Fund is not to be used as a

source of funds for the day to day operations of

the Church.

The Fund is designed to maintain a minimum

value of $200,000 at all times. Its source of in-

come is primarily from donations as well as divi-

dends and capital gains from the invested funds. It

is intended that funds be invested in assets that

maximize growth within the limits of prudent fi-

nancial stewardship of a long term asset portfolio.

Upon reaching the minimum value (which oc-

curred several years ago), the Church may distrib-

ute annually up to 5% of the Funds asset value

for approved capital or mission projects.

What types of gifts to the Endowment Fund are

possible? Cash or check is an obvious choice, but

there are many other ways to contribute to the En-

dowment Fund. One very common way is to name

the Endowment Fund as a beneficiary in your will.

Other choices include a donation of real estate,

stocks, bonds or mutual funds. Another option is

to name the Fund as a beneficiary of a life insur-

ance policy.

We will explore these options in more detail, in-

cluding income tax benefits, in future issues of

The Epistle.

December 7, 2008

THE ADVENT POT LUCK DINNER

On December 7, 2008 following the Childrens

pageant the Board of Deacons will again spon-

sor the pot luck dinner.

Please plan to bring your dish ready to serve

and eat. Also bring your table service. The ov-

ens and the refrigerator will be full and not

available. We prefer that no one uses the

kitchen as the nine Deacons will be busy in the

kitchen both before and after the dinner.

The Deacons will provide baked ham, pizza

for the children, dessert, coffee, milk and wa-

ter. This year we will have serving tables in

Upper Fellowship Hall and in the Snow Room.

Sign-up sheets will be in Fellowship Hall

starting on November 2nd.

NEXT EPISTLE DEADLINE 3 PMNOVEMBER 13, 2008

(This is one week earlier than normal

due to the Thanksgiving holiday.)

2009 Church Year Pledge Cards

...will be mailed out in late October.

Pledge cards should be returned to

the church by Sunday, November 9.

Pledge cards will be collected in church

on November 9, but it is always OK to return

your pledge card early.


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The Commission on Christian Muslim Relations (CCMR)Presents

Facing Our Fears about IslamThis series will use a combination of videos and outside speakers to focus on the

fears non-Muslims tend to have about Muslims and Islam. These fears are often

triggered by the medias indiscriminate use of words and images. We will look at

these words and images to see where the problems lie and to work out together ways

of addressing them.

Dates: Monday evenings, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 Time: 7-8:30pm

Place: Islamic Center of Rochester, 727 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14620

Free and open to the public

Light refreshments will be served

Monday, October 20, 2008Program #1: What Shapes American Views of Islam?

Facilitator: Dr. Emil Homerin, Professor of Religion and Classics, University of

Rochester

Monday, October 27, 2008

Program #2: Media Images of Islam: Fact and Myth.

Facilitator: Dr. Melanie May, Vice President, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity

School, Rochester

Monday, November 3, 2008

Program #3: Overcoming Our Fears of the Other

Facilitator: Rev. Gordon Webster, Downtown United Presbyterian Church, Roches-

ter

Format: Brief focusing talk, 30 minutes for break-out sessions; 30 minutes for ple-

nary gathering.

Co-Sponsors: Muslim Catholic Alliance (MCA), Nazareth College, Center for InterfaithStudies and Dialogue (CISD)

Contact for further information: Dr. George Dardess: [email protected] or call Islamic

Center at: 442-0117

ANNUAL THANSGIVING SERVICE

Presented by the Perinton Lay Clergy Council, Tuesday, November 25th at 7 PM at St. Johns of

Rochester, 8 Wickford Way, Fairport, NY. This years theme is Stewards of Gods Creation Lis-

ten to Iroquois, Islamic, Jewish, Hindu, Bahai and Christian traditions, including a chancel choir, a

Hebrew cantor and more. Questions? [email protected].


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Sun., Oct. 26 Youth Mission Trip Presentation to the CongregationCome and learn about the good work our youth did in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, last summer! Seepictures of their trip, listen to their report, and ask questions.

Nov. 2, 9, & 16 - Worshiping God With Music: Church Music Through the

AgesFor centuries, Christians have used music to worship our Almighty God. Learn how this tradi-

tion evolved in this 3-week class. Led by Jim Franzen, well explore The Classical World:

Lifting Our Spirits to the Heavens, The Hymn: The People Participate, The Folk Tradi-

tion: Music of the Heart, and Modern Church Music: Entertainment or Worship?

Nov. 23 Faith & the Environment

As Christians, what responsibility do we have in caring for our environment? How do we exe-cute that responsibility? What are some things we can be doing right now to clean up ourplanet? Come, discuss these ideas and more during this very important class led by RogerJames.

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

NOTE: There will be no adult ed. class on Sunday, Nov. 30 or Dec. 7.

Mid-Week Daytime Class!Higher Ground Steps Toward Christian Maturity

Come join our study and discussion group as we explore ways to reach new heights of spiritual

growth. Well discover what the Bible says as we ask questions 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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SAFE JOURNEY TO REOPEN IN JANUARY 2009

On October 6 the Board of Directors of the Ecumenical Ministries of Perinton voted unani-

mously to accept the restructuring plan for Safe Journey and to re-open the program in Janu-

ary 2009. Pat May, President of EMP said:

After assessing the communitys need for a suburban-based domestic violence support

program and a thorough evaluation of the factors that contributed to our financial crisis this

spring, we are confident in our ability to reopen Safe Journey in January and sustain it well

into the future.

The EMP Board also voted to hire Allison OMalley, who led the restructuring effort, as

Safe Journeys Executive Director. Safe Journey is a resource and support center for victims

of domestic violence. Our congregation supports it through our Board of Missions and Out-

reach.

KEEPING UP TO DATE

Our revitalized web page is up and running. Check things out to see what is going

on. If you have friends who want to know about us, send them tofairportucc.org. As

time goes on more and more information will be added both for internal and external

use. The web page is a center of communication for our parish. Another way that wetry and keep people up to date is by using e-mail to inform you of activities or events

of importance. We can only do this if we have your up-to-date e-mail address. If you

have not already done so, please give

Cathy Kinton ([email protected])

your e-mail address so that you can be informed about the good works of our church

and church family. Thanks.

GENERATION TWO

Please consider becoming a volunteer for Generation Two. Generation Two creates a foundationfor learning in elementary schools, helps decrease school absences, and promotes enthusiasm forlearning among children who like school the least. G2 needs volunteers to play with 1st grade stu-dents. This is not a tutoring program. These are normal kids in regular classrooms in the RochesterCity and Fairport School Districts. Volunteers meet once a week throughout the school year. Thetime commitment is 2 hours per week. Full training and ongoing support is provided. No specialskills needed, just enjoy playing with children. We have a lot of fun and the children love us.

For further information contact Kim Weick at 585-377-8213 or [email protected]


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JYF Halloween Party

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

ish fun??? Come to our annual Halloween party inUpper 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.

SYF Halloween Fun

Set for October 24Our senior high students will be heading to a

haunted house and return to the church for refresh-ments and movies a horror movie in basement or

funny Halloween movie upstairs. Wear your Hal-

loween costumes and be ready for some fun! Meet

at church at 8 p.m. Bring $9 for haunted house ad-

mission. Sign up on SYF bulletin board or call Mrs.

Hamill at 425-1958.

Mission Trip 09 -Deposits are DueOn July 19 25, our youth will be heading to Hurricane, West Virginia for their annual mis-

sion trip a time to join with hundreds of other youth to refurbish homes for the less fortunate.

All youth who will be entering 7th

12th

grade next fall are eligible to attend. To secure yourspot, send a $50 deposit to the church ASAP. (Make check payable to: First Congregational

UCC. Write mission trip deposit in memo area.) Watch the youth group bulletin board for

more information.

Youth Group to Work atCity Soup Kitchen

November 15JYF and SYF students are invited

to work at St. Josephs House of Hos-

pitality a soup kitchen in the city

on Sat. Nov. 15. Well be bringing the

food, cooking, and serving lunch to

approximately 75 less fortunate peo-

ple. We will meet at the church at

8:30 a.m. and will return at approx.1:30 p.m. Sign up on the youth group

bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.

Spots are limited, so sign up quickly!


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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 journey 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 attacked his village. He fled into the night, without

food or clothes. He and thousands of other boys began their 1,000 mile walk across Sudan.

These boys became known as the Lost Boys. John has used the unimaginable suffering as an

inspiration to help his people. Today, he is the founder and president of the John Dau Sudan

Foundation, which aims to transform healthcare 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.

Junior High Class

Continues Study of

the Ten Commandments

During October, our Junior High class

will continue their 10 week study on

the ten commandments too. Through

catchy rap music, powerful Power

Point presentations, prayer and discus-

sion, our students will begin to see how

timeless and relevant these command-

ments really are.

SYF to Tackle

the Amazing Maize Maze

on October 24Our senior high students will be heading to Long

Acre 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!


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Childrens Chapel Students To Focus On Helping OthersDuring October, our Childrens Chapel students are learning about Jesus instruction to us to

love one another. After their short chapel service, the students are making winter caps to do-nate to the children at School 33. In November, the students will learn about the fruits of thespirit -- love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility and self-control.Their mission project in November will be to make centerpieces and placemats for the Commu-nity Dinner.

Preschoolers & Elementary Students

Focus on Joshua & Trusting GodFrom Oct. 26 Nov. 16, our younger students will

be learning about how God chose Joshua to lead the

Israelites across the Jordan River into the Promised

Land, after Moses died. Theyll see that Joshua

trusted Gods promise to be with him, and we can

trust Gods promise to be with us wherever we go.

Junior High Class Continues

Study of the Ten CommandmentsOur Junior High class will complete their 10 week

study on the ten commandments in November.

Through catchy rap music, powerful Power Point

presentations, prayer and discussion, our students are

learning how timeless and relevant these command-ments really are.

Senior High To Learn

About Simple LivingDuring November, the Senior High class

will learn about the foundations of the

Christian life and voluntary simplicity.

They will analyze lifestyle, food, celebra-

tions, and more, as they explore ways to

simplify and question if they are living as

Jesus wants them to live. Theyll answer

the question, Is Christmas a celebration of

our saviors birth or an orgy of selfish-

ness?

Waiting For Jesus Advent Project Set For Nov. 23On Sunday, Nov. 23, our church school students will gather in Upper Fellowship Hall to talkabout Advent and make a special project to help them look forward to Christmas.


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Dear Fellow Church Members,

We have all seen the recent headline reports of falling stock prices, shaky credit markets

and distressed banks. That these events cause increased anxiety and even downright anger is

hardly a surprise. Yet, now is the time that the stewardship committee is asking church members

to pause and take stock of the health and vitality of our community in Christ. We hope that youwill conclude, as we have, that our congregation is blessed and truly prosperous where it matters

most.

Where it matters most these words have never had more meaning. Faith, fellowship and

family are the storehouses for our riches. This wealth has never been subject to the whimsical

cycles of the marketplace. We know our good fortune is wholly in our hands, because it is subject

only to Gods promised love for us, our obedience to him, and our commitment to one another.

Whenever we have invested in the best of ourselves, the returns have multiplied tenfold. Con-

sider the following as proofs:

* We believe that our childrens Christian education is a primary responsibility of the church, so

we have developed a first rate child and youth education program. Because of this investment, we

are able to watch with humble pride as our children mature into young adults who are knowl-

edgeable of Gods word and secure in his love.

*We believe that adult religious education is vital, so we have fostered classes, seminars and ser-

vices that encourage continuous Christian growth. This investment helps us view an ever chang-

ing world in the context of Gods overarching plan for us.

*We believe that beautiful music is central to our worship experience, so we thankfully support a

wonderful choir and accompanist. This investment has produced music that touches our soul and

moves us closer to God in a way that words alone cannot.

*We believe that missions and communal good works are the highest expressions of our love for

God, so we extend our hand to those in need, and we teach our children to do the same. This in-

vestment has heightened the sense of camaraderie and good cheer that binds our congregation

together.

Now is the time for prayerful reflection on what portion of this years harvest you will sow back

into our church community and spiritual growth. As you contemplate your gifts, think about what

you love about our church and how best to invest where it matters most.

The Stewardship CommitteeVicky Hoover Eric Johansen John Quattrociocchi


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Family Movie Night

November 7

To Feature the Veggie Tales Hit:

Wheres God when

Im S-Scared?Attention families of preschoolers and elementary school

children! Our first Family Movie Night is scheduled for Fri-

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

movie will start at 7:30 p.m. in Upper Fellowship Hall. Allfamily members are welcome. Come in your PJs and bring a

blanket and pillow, if you wish. This is a great way to get ac-

quainted with other families, while enjoy-

ing a good show and yummy treats. Sign

up on the registration sheet on theElementary Kid News bulletin board in

Fellowship Hall or call the church office at

223-0224.


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NEXT EPISTLE DEADLINE 3 PM NOVEMBER 13, 2008

(This is one week earlier than normal due to the Thanksgiving holiday.)

The Epistle is printed once a month

By the First Congregational United

Church of Christ, 26 East Church St.,

Fairport, New York 14450

Office Phone: 585-223-0224

Fax: 585- 223-4264

Pastors Phone 585-223-8172

E-mail: [email protected]

Webpage: fairportucc.orgOffice Hours: M-F 9:00-3:30

Church Service 9:30AM

Sunday School: 10:50AM

Pastor: Rev. Dr. John Cedarleaf

Christian Ed. & Family Ministries:

Kelly Weidman & Karen Hamill

Admin. Asst: Cathy Kinton

Church Moderator: Hank Ralston

Organist: Beatrice BenedictBusiness Administrator: Sue Brooks

Epistle Editor: Bill Lindsay

Wedding Coordinator: Sue Bickel

First Congregational United Church of Christ

26 East Church Street

Fairport NY 14450

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