Weekly Announcements

Announcements for February 28, 2010

WELCOME
Welcome to all our visitors, friends and members. If you are visiting for the first time, please sign our guest book in the Narthex.
Please join us downstairs in the Social Room for a time of   Fellowship and Coffee after the 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. worship services.
Large Print Worship Bulletins and Bibles are available for people with special vision needs. Please speak to an Usher for the use of one of these Bibles and a copy of the Bulletin.
Children’s Bulletins are available. Children of all ages are invited to remain in church with their parents.
If it becomes necessary to leave during the worship service, please use the door at the rear of the sanctuary. And please, as best as you are able, try to step out during hymns or other “active” times, so as to respect the worship experience of your neighbors. Thank you.

SCRIPTURE READINGS
Third Sunday in Lent March 7^th
Psalm 63:1-8 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:31-35

LAST WEEK
Last Sunday’s Attendance
8:45 A.M.57
10:30 A.M.188

    This week’s flowers
were given by Robert and Elaine Blair in memory of Stephen Blair.

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Confirmation Led Worship ~ 2^nd Lent
8:45 Worship
10:00 Confirmation class gathers for prep.
10:10 Jr. Bells warm-up
10:30 Worship and Sunday School
11:45 Sr. Bells
Sacred Dance
3:00 Exploring Church Membership (#1)
5:00 Confirmation
6:30 TELOS

Mon
7:00 Troop 96
7:00 Stewardship

Tues
10:00 Prayer Group
1:00 Friendship Class
6:45 BCE
6:45 Growth & Nurture
7:00 Diaconate

Wed
10:00 Exploring Church Membership (#1)
6:00 Dinner/Fellowship
6:45 WIND Service

Thurs
9:30 Staff Meeting
9:30 Prayer Shawl Min.
7:30 Senior Choir

Fri
7:00 AA
Don to Silver Lake Deans’ Weekend - back for Sunday

TODAY’S GATEKEEPERS
Greeter: Beth & Brian Cocuzzo
Welcomer:    Linda Timura
Lay Readers Confirmands
Deacons:          8:45 Peter Bazan
       10:30 Carol Hagopian
Ushers:          8:45 Michael Aiezza & Dottie Marshall
       10:30Amy Zander & Dan Parisi
Today’s Fellowship Hosts: Stewardship Committee

Calendar (continued)
Communion ~ 3^rd Lent
8:45 Worship
10:30 Worship and Sunday School
11:45 Sr. Bells
Sacred Dance
3:00 Exploring Church Membership (#2)
tba ChoirfestRehearsal
5:00 Confirmation
6:30 TELOS

Cornerstone Kitchen
Needs For the week of March 7^th
Mayonnaise ~ sugar ~ instant oatmeal (ind’l pkgs) Parmesan cheese ~ Juice / juice concentrate ~ Cereal pancake mix ~ plastic ware ~ foil ~ plastic wrap
Thank you!

Two informational sessions for people interested in membership in our church
SESSION 1
(Note - the first session is offered twice. Plan to attend one or the other)

Sunday ~ February 28^th~ 3-5 p.m.
OR
Wednesday ~ March 3^rd ~ 10-11:30 a.m.

Who we are: The History of Our Faith, Our Denomination, Our Congregation

What we believe: An Affirmation of Basic Christian Faith

SESSION 2
      Sunday ~ March 7^th~ 3-5 p.m.

WHAT we do: The Structure of Our Church - There is a Place for You!

New members will be received into our fellowship during worship on

New Member Sunday ~ March 21^st

Planning to attend?? Have Questions??
Contact Pastor Don Bailey-François
871-6606 (church) or 416-5134 (cell) or revdbf@sbcglobal.net

Presented by the Pastor, Diaconate and Christian Growth and Nurture Committee
Ellington Congregational Church ~ A Congregation of the United Church of Christ
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SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, March 20, 2010
5:00 p.m. in the Social Room
hawkwing
All-Church Potluck with Presentation by Rochelle Ripley
Hosted by Women’s Fellowship
You are cordially invited to an all-church potluck dinner on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in the Social Room. Following our dinner, Rochelle Ripley of hawkwing will be updating us on the current conditions of the Lakota people on the reservation in South Dakota. We wanted to share this thank you to our church from an e-mail which Rochelle sent dated 12/14/09: …”On Wednesday, we woke to a sunny day after three days of light snow and overcast. We were quite excited until we realized that it was an actual temperature of minus 13 at 9 am…The coats were vital this year - even more so than ever before. So for all of you who collected, washed and packed the coats, please know they were literally life saving this year.” EVERYONE is invited to the potluck and families are encouraged to attend. J   Ø Beverages and desserts will be provided.   Ø Last names beginning A-L, please bring a main dish to share.   Ø Last names beginning M-Z, please bring a side dish or salad to share.   The program by Rochelle will begin at 6:30 p.m.    If you have any questions, please call Peg Doffek (860) 749-5992 or Janet Wieliczka (860) 871-1080 or see us at coffee hour.

2010 ORDER FORM EASTER LILIES & TULIPS
Fill out the Order Form completely and return it to the Church Office by Tuesday, March 23^rd. Include Payment with your order. Make checks payable to Ellington Congregational Church. If you have any questions, call the Church Office at 871-6606, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. PLEASE PRINT
Name:
Phone:
I/we wish to orderLily(s) at $10.00 each
Tulip(s) at $10.00 each
In memory of:
Given by:
In memory of:
Given by:
In honor/celebration of:
Given by:
Total due:CashCheck #
Please check one:
I will take my plant(s) home
I would like my plant(s) delivered to a sick or shut-in person.

Please make checks payable to Ellington Congregational Church

Ellington Congregational Church, UCC
Palm Sunday Services ~ March 28^th                   Worship at 8:45 & 10:30 a.m
Sr Choir Cantata (both services)
“Grace that Amazes” Created by Claire Cloninger Arranged & Orchestrated by Lari Goss
followed by TELOS Palm Sunday Ham Dinner
at 11:45 a.m. in the Social Room Cost: $7.00 adults and $3.00 children
Egg Hunt for Pre-K to 4^th Grade during 10:30 a.m. Sunday School

Maundy Thursday - April 1^st
6:30 p.mSoup & Bread Dinner
7:30 p.m.Worship Service with Communion & Tenebrae

Prayer Vigil begins at noon Friday, April 2^nd
The Diaconate is coordinating a Prayer Vigil during this Lenten season beginning Good Friday at 12:00 noon and extending until 6:00 a.m., Easter Sunday morning. We plan for continuous prayer coverage in the Sanctuary with the Bride’s Room (off the Narthex) available for a second person. Bibles and appropriate reading materials will be provided. A sign-up sheet with one hour slots will be available before and after each Sunday service and on the downstairs bulletin board during the week. Please join in this very meaningful time of prayer and reflection during Lent.

Good Friday Worship Service - April 2^nd at 7:00 p.m.

Easter Worship Sunday, April 4^th 8:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Easter Breakfast from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Celebrate Christ’s resurrection with family and friends at a free continental breakfast hosted by TELOS in the Social Room as a way to say thank you for supporting our teens’ mission work.