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First Parish Church
Congregational
United Church of Christ
180YorkStreetYork,ME03909207-363-3758office@firstparishyork.netwww.firstparishyork.netOfficeHours:Monday-Friday9am-2pm
VISIONFollowingtheWayofJesus,weaspiretoauthenticallyinvite,courageouslyinclude,andgenerouslyserveallwithcompassionandgrace.MISSIONFollowingtheWayofJesus,wecelebrateinspirationalworship;createlife-changingexperiencesforchildren,youth,families,andindividuals;andpracticemeaningfulcongregationalcare.Whilerespectingourdiversity,wecourageouslyadvocateforjusticeandmercy,andintentionallyrespondtotheneedsofourcommunityandtheworld.
THE MESSENGER
SEPTEMBER 2018 SharingGoodNews 1-2
InspirationalWorship 3-4
LifeChangingExperiences 6-9
Community/World 10-14Stewardship 15Deacons&BehindtheScenes 16-17
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Weenternowtheseasonbetweenpastoralleadershipthatissuchatimeasthis.We’renaturallycuriousaboutwhatwewillbeabletocountonandwhatwillbethesame.Somewillgrievethedepartureoftheirformerpastor,justasyourpastorwillgrievetheclosingofachapterofsharedministry.Otherswilllookforwardtoafreshstartandnewbeginning.Allmaywonderwhatwillhappennext.You,asmembersofthecongregation,rightlyanticipatewithwondermentwhatpersonGodwillsendasthenextmemberofyourpastoralteam.Questionsabound.InthepastweeksI’veheardsomesaytheyunderstandthey’reneversupposedtospeaktomeagain.Othersaskifwecanbefriends.Stillothersjokethattheycanbefriendswiththepastor’shusband,butnotwiththepastor.Mythsapparentlyabound.Anticipatingourlastweekstogether,let’stalkaboutit.OnmylastSundayasyourpastor,September23,wewillshareinworshipwhatiscalledthe“TimeofPassage:Farewell”.Thisportionofworshipincludesremembranceandrecognitionofoursharedministry:thegivingandsharingofsymbols:recognitionoftheconclusionofministry:vowsofrelease:andwitnessbyarepresentativeofthewiderchurch.Wewillsing,wewillpray,wewillrejoiceandwemayevenshedafewtears.Allarepartofthisandeveryotherleavetakinginourlives.WhenoursharedministryconcludeshereatFirstParish,wewillstillrememberoneanother,prayforoneanother,andifwehavelovedoneanothernow,wewillstillloveoneanotherthen.WhatwillbedifferentissimplythatIwillnolongerserveasyourpastor.Asaboundaryofministry,Iwillbeunabletopresideatservicesofthechurchinthefuture,includingweddings,funeralsandbaptisms.
SHARING GOOD NEWS – SEPTEMBER 2018
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ThispracticeallowsyoutofreelyembraceyournewpastorevenasyoucontinuetodeepenthebondsalreadybegunwithPastorDan.Whenweseeoneanotherinthefuture,wecanenjoyoneanother’scompany,andsharemeaningfulconversationsaboutallmannerofthings.Yetthespiritualcounselandleadershipyouwillneedanddeserve,willbeprovidedbyPastorDanandwhoeverGodcallstoleadinthefuture.ThisboundarywillbemoreeasilyupheldgiventhatEllisandIwillliveafewthousandmileswestofhere.Nevertheless,wewilllikelyvisitthisareaweloveandhavecometocallhomeinthefuture.Afterthenewsettledpastorhasservedforayearormore,wemayevenworshipatFirstParishChurch,butonlyafterwe’vevisitedwithhimorherandmadesurethetimeisright.EllisandIlookforwardtoourremainingdayswithyou.Weknowthateverydayoflifeisprecious,andthesecomingdays,likeanyothers,aregiftsfromGodworthsavoringwithgratitudeandjoy.God’sgrace,mercyandpeace,PastorAnnaV.Copeland
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CHURCHCOUNCILMINUTESAVAILABLEONLINEFirstParishChurchhasapasswordprotectedmembersectiononourwebsite,www.firstparishyork.net,whereChurchCouncilmeetingminutesandcorrespondingattachmentsareposted.Togettheusernameandpassword,callthechurchofficeat363-3758between9amand2pm,MondaythroughFriday.Becausethissitestoresonlyapprovedminutes,thereisaonemonthdelayinpostingapprovedminutes.Thankyoufornotsharingpasswordinformationwithinanemailorbeyondmembers.
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WORSHIPANDMUSIC
SEPTEMBER2018
SundaySeptember2,2018Communion
PastorDanHollisPreachingPastorAnnaCopelandLiturgy
LastSummerSeriesontheParablesofJesusTerrieIlaria,BonniePeriale,KathyMason,NathanCox,ShawnMcCartee
Sunday,September9,2018
9:15HymnSingRallyDay
PastorAnnaCopelandPreachingPastorDanHollisLiturgy
SanctuaryChoir
Sunday,September16,2018PastorAnnaCopelandPreaching
PastorDanHollisLiturgySanctuaryChoir
JamesKencesPresentsaFirstParishHistoryatCoffeeHour
Sunday,September23,2018PastorAnnaCopelandPreaching
PastorDanHollisLiturgySanctuaryChoir,Handbells,GinaConnollyACoffeeHourofGratitudetoFirstParish
Hosts:Copeland’sandSchriefer’sLastSundayforAnnaandEllis
Sunday,September30,2018YouthMissionTripSunday
PastorDanHollisSanctuaryChoir
NURSERYCAREisavailableeverySundayforchildrenunder4yearsoldinournurseryinthedownstairsofthechurch.Sabrina,Bailey&Lindawelcomeyouandyourchildren.
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A T T E N D A N C E A U G U S T 2018Worship
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AViewfromtheBenchIhopethateachofyouhashadaspectacularsummer.IknowthatIhave!Theweatherhasbeenappropriatelyseasonal,andtherunningandbikeridinghavebeenremarkable!ThanksbetoGodforrestandrelaxation,safetravels,meaningfulexperiencesanddecenthealth.Thanksalsototheincomparablemusicianswhohavegraceduswithsolos,duets,andensemblesduringworshipatFirstParishthissummer:BrianWood,TerrieIlaria,BonniePeriale,KathyMason,KarenLynge,ShawnMcCartee,GinaConnolly,DianaParton,ToddRichardandLilyBickerstaff,EstherandVivanMartindale,andSweetSpiritandtheBowTieGuys.ThesedevotedChristianshavesharedtheirmusicalgiftswithus…andIamsoenormouslygrateful!ThanksalsotoJoyceAndersenandHarveyReidfortheThursdayeveningsummerconcertseriesonthegreen.WOW!Whataline-upofstarsinourmusicalheaven!WithhumbleappreciationIechothewordsfromMatthew25:23“Welldone,goodandfaithfulservants!”Wearelookingforwardtoabusypost-LaborDayseason.TheSanctuaryChoirwillhaveitsfirstrehearsalonThursday6SeptembertogetreadyfortheworshipserviceonRallyDay—Sunday9September.Followingthatwewillresumeourregularrehearsalschedule:thesopranosandaltospracticeonSundayevening5-6:30,andthetenorsandbassespracticeonThursdayevening7-8:30.ThehandbellchoirwillalsoresumerehearsalsonThursday6Septemberat6PM.Bewell,andstayloving…becauselovealwayswins.WSP
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MessagesandCardsIfyouwouldliketoleaveapersonalmessagetoPastorAnnaandEllis,therewillbeabasketattheGoodspeedGatheringonSunday,September16andatCoffeeHouronSunday,September23.
MessagefromtheModeratorPicturesandimageshelpexplainthoughtsandideas.Jesuswasamasteratthis;justthinkaboutthemustardseed,thelostcoin,thewonderingsheep….Are“picturesworthathousandwords?”Maybenot,buttheydoclarifythings.TodayaGPSwillgetyouwhereyouaregoing,butIneedamaptounfoldtopicturetheroute.Arewehalfwaythereyet?Whattownsarebehindus,andwhattownsareweabouttogothrough?CanIfoldmymaptothenextlegofthetrip?ThistransitiontimeatFirstParishwillfindmanyofusanxious.WeareeagertoworktogethertosecureafuturealreadybegunwithPastorAnnatoliveintoourVisionandMissionStatements.Godwillhaveahandinthis.Theclarifyingpictureformeduringthistransitiontimeisasimpletriangle.Thebottomleftcornerisourpastandthebottomrightcornerisourfuture.Betweenthetwoisasteadylinethatprogressesfromlefttoright.Fromthebottomtwocorners,twolinesdrawupwardandjoinatthetop.Godwillhaveahandinthis,helpingusconnecttoourpastandfutureasweprayerfullyseektofollowthewayofJesus.Theword“Goodbye”isacontractionofthemiddleEnglishwordsmeaning“Godbewithyou”Aswesay“goodbye”toPastorAnnaandEllis,wearesaying,“journeyintoyourfuturewithGodatyouside”Their“goodbye”touscarriesthesamemeaning.Ourjourneysnowtakeseparatepaths,butwearealwaysconnectedthroughGod.
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Sunday,September99:30am
WEBEGINOURNEWYEARINCHURCHSCHOOLTOGETHER
9:30wewillbeginthedaytogetherinourworshipservice.FollowingChildren'sMoment,gotoFellowshipHallforapancakebreakfastpreparedbytheteachers.Thenmeetandgreeteachotherinyourclassrooms.
AGES4YEARSTO8THGRADE
Wehaveanewspacefor5th–8thgradeandyoucanbepartoftheplanning.Bringyourideas.
Gotohttp://firstparishyork.netandclickonthe
EventRegistrationbuttontoprintaregistrationformandbringitwithyoutoRallyDay.
Wewillcontinueourstudyof
“TheLifeofJesus”Games,BibleDiscovery,CraftsandVideos
BRINGAFRIEND!SEPTEMBER16-regularclassesSEPTEMBER23-NOCHURCHSCHOOL-PastorAnna'slastSundaywithus.SEPTEMBER30-regularclassesWeaskthecongregationtokeepthechildrenandteachersandhelpersinyourprayersthatwemayenjoyayearoflearningandgrowingaswegoonourfaithjourneystogether.IfyouareinterestedinbeingapartofourChurchSchoolteam,pleasegetintouchwithJanetCassidyat363-4237orcassidywednesday@aol.com.Weareadynamic&committedgroupandwelcomenewteachers&helpers.Schedulesareveryflexible!Thankyou-JanetCassidy,ChurchSchoolCoordinator
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ADULTBIBLESTUDYBEGINNINGWEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER13,2017
5PM–6PMPastorAnna’sOfficeintheParishHouse
BIRTHDAYBAGSIfyouwouldliketohelppeopleofourcommunitytoprovidebirthdaypartiesfortheirchildren,pleasemakeupabirthdaybag.BagsareavailableinthechurchofficeduringtheweekandatcoffeehouronSundays.FillthebagwithgoodiestocelebrateabirthdaypartyanddropitoffattheofficeorFellowshipHall.ThebagsaredeliveredtotheYorkFoodPantrytobegivenout.Thebagsaregreatlyappreciated!Theycanbemadeinhonorofyourownbirthdayorthoseoffamilymembers.
Life-ChangingExperiencesforYouthatFirstParishChurch
Happyback-to-schooleveryone!GreetingstoyoufromPastorDan.I’mvery
excitedforouryouthprogrammingtostartupagaininthefall,butIwantedtotakeamomenttolookbackatwherewe’vebeenoverthelastcoupleofmonths.Sortofasummerrecap.
InJuneasmallgroupof4th-6thgraderstookpartinascavengerhuntaroundthechurchgrounds,andtheirscorehandilybeattheSeniorHighgroup’sstandingrecord.WefollowedthatupwithseveralteamsofMiddleSchoolershuntingfortheirchaperoneshiddenthroughouttheFoxRunMall.Prizeswerewon,candyshopswereraided,andfunwashadbyyouthandadultsalike.ThatsameweekendtheSeniorHighyouthtookpartinsometoolsandsafetytrainingafterchurchtopreparethemfortheMissionTrip.
TheMiddleSchoolYouthGroupwrappeduptheschoolyearwithanadventuretoIndoorAscent,therock-climbinggyminDover,NH.Fifteenyouthwereclimbingthewalls(inagoodway!)whileIandfourofourotheradultshandledtheropes.Itwassomuchfunandsogreattoseeouryouthtacklesomefears,generatesomeadrenaline,andencourageeachotheralltheway.Thepizzapartydidn’thurteither!
ThentherewasKids’Camp!Idon’twanttostealJanetortheCEBoard’sthunderwithmyupdate,soIwon’tgetintonumbershere,butweroughlydoubledchildparticipationoverourVBSinvolvementfromlastsummer.Wehadsomeexcellentvolunteersyoungandoldhelpingwithcrafts,games,puppeteering,Bibleadventures,andemotionalsupport.Weofferedauniqueprogramofourowndesign—aministryfree-of-chargetoallfamiliesinourcommunity—andbuiltrelationshipsbothwithregularsandwithfolkswhohadneversteppedfootinFirstParish.IwasespeciallyimpressedwiththecommitmentoftheMiddleSchoolersvolunteeringaspartofourcrew,aswellasourHighSchoolandyoungadultvolunteers.SpecialthankstoBonniePeriale,JoanneMyers,andJanetCassidyforhelpingputtogethersuchaninspiringministry!
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NowIwon’twastetoomanymorecolumnincheshereespousingthevirtuesofJuly’sYouthMissionTrip;you’lljusthavetocometochurchonSeptember30thtohearitstraightfromthem!Fornowit’senoughtosaythatGod’sworkisaliveinourHighSchoolers.Thesearethoughtful,reflective,enthusiastic,andselflessyoungadults,andtheworldisbetterforeverysteptheytakeintoit.OfcoursethistripcouldnothavehappenedwithoutCraigSmith,JonAlexander,BillDunn,andtherelentlesseffortsofNelsonWalter,forwhomweareforevergrateful.SpecialthankstoLindaDunn,andtoOxfordUnitedChurchofChristinConnecticut.
AsyouknowIcouldtalkfordaysaboutthisstuff,sofornowI’lljustsaythatYouthGroupwillbestartingupthisfall,solookforwardtocookingcompetitionsandscavengerhuntsandallkindsofgreatthingstocome.Ifyouhavesomeonegoinginto5thto12thgradeandareinterestedinlearningmoreortakingadvantageofthisministry,[email protected]!I’llbesendingfamiliesascheduleofeventsforthecomingmonthsforeachofthedifferentagegroupsatthestartofSeptember.
Blessingsandpeacetoyouall!It’sgoodtobeback.Pastor Dan
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WOMEN’SBIBLESTUDYWomenofallages
Wednesday,September12,aWomen’spot-luckBiblestudybreakfast
FellowshipHallfrom9am-10:30am
Ifyouhaven’tcomebefore,we’llreadthescripturelessonfortheupcomingSunday,praytogether,andshareprayerconcernsandjoysovermuffins,fruit,
yogurt,eggs,orwhateveryoudecidetobring.PastorAnnawilljoinusforthestartofthisseason.Welcome.
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Whereveryouareonlife'sjourney,whereveryouareonyourfaithpath,whateveryourquestions,welcome.FirstParishChurchsupportsyourjourneywhereveryourfuturemaylead.WhenIjoinedourchurchsixyearsago,IinvitedallthosewhohadnotyetbecomememberstojoinwithmyhusbandEllisandme.Ifyouhavebeencomingforashorttimeandfindcomfort,friendship,renewedfaithorjustmorequestions,weinviteyoutojoinusnowinmembership.Ifyou’vebeencomingforyearsandneverjoined,perhapsthisisyourtime.Weinviteyoutojoinourcrewduringthistransitiontime:allhandsondeck,alloarsinthewaterasthiswonderfulchurchmovesforwardintothefuture.OpenmembershiptoallisbeingcelebratedonSunday,September16thduringworship.PleasecomeandjoinusincovenantwithChrist.
PleasecontacttheParishOffice207-363-3758
SueWierzba207-361-4541
OpenMembershiptoAllisbeingcelebratedon
Sunday,September23rdduringworship.
PleasecomeandjoinusincovenantwithChrist.
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PASTORALCAREPleaseletthechurchofficeoroneofyourpastorsknowifyouarereceivingcareorplantoreceivecareinthehospital,oraskafamilymembertocontactus.Wewanttoprovidecare
foryouinthisspecialtimeofneed,andwewillONLYknowthatyouarereceivingsuchcareifyoutellusdirectly.Thankyouforhelpingusbepresenttoyouasyourpastorsandasyourchurch.
Pleaseletthechurchofficeoroneofyourpastorsknowifyouarereceivingcareorplantoreceivecareinthehospital,oraskafamily
Ifyouareinterestedinaddingyournametotheover50namesinourgroupemaillistofpotentialhelpers,putyourname,emailaddressandphoneinthecollectionplatethismorningorcallthechurchofficeat207-363-3758.Wearehappytoincludeyou.Ifyouareinneedofhelp;groceryshopping,posthospitalization,lightrepairs,transportation,etc.pleasecallthechurchoffice.Mission@Homefolksmaybeabletohelpyouout!
TOADDYOURNAMETOTHELISTor
REQUESTASSISTANCECONTACTthePARISHOFFICE
VOLUNTEERJanetSegroveswillbeourFirstParishvolunteeronThursday,September6from2-3PM.Thankyou,Janet.Weareinneedof1or2volunteersforOctober4,November1andDecember6.Theyaresogratefulforourinvolvement.
SignupsheetisattheOpportunityTableinFellowshipHall,orcalltheParishOfficeat207-363-3758.
Doitwithafriend!Tryitout!
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WomenontheMoveFellowshipOutings
GreatBayBoardwalkHikeandScammanFarmCornMaze!Sunday,September9Twooutdooractivitiesinoneafternoon!Dooneorboth,whateverworksforyou!First,hikethe½mileboardwalkthroughthehardwoodforestandalongthesaltmarshoftheGreatBay
DiscoveryCenteronDepotRoadinGreenland,NH.Enjoylunchalongtheway(packapicniclunchbeforehand,asfoodisnotavailableonsite).NewlyinstalledinterpretivesignageallowsvisitorstolearnaboutthediversehabitatsfoundalongGreatBay.Noadmissioncharge.FMI:https://www.greatbay.org/Second,headovertoScammanFarmonRte.108inStratham(only4milesfromtheGreatBayDiscoveryCenter)toexplore6acresoftwistsandturnsintheircornmaze.Eachyearhasanewdesign.Mazeadmission:Adults(13+)$9.00;Children(5-12)$7.00;MilitaryandSenior(65+)$7.00;Childrenunder5freewithpaidadult.FMI:https://www.scammanfarm.com/corn-mazeWhen:Sunday,September9How:meetat10:45am(rightafterworship)atFellowshipHalltocarpool,expectingtoreturntoYorkby4pm**Carpoolparticipantswillsharethecostofgas.Allareinvited(men,women,youth)!Inviteafriend!Formoreinformation,andtosignupforthistriporganizedbyWomenontheMove,pleasecontactKathyMcQueeneyatkathymcqueeney@hotmail.comor603-580-1184.
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Women’sAutumnWeekendAlow-keytimeawayforwomen,whenyoumostneedit.So,wehaveachallengeforyou…...wewouldliketoseeasmanywomenaswecanandtopournumbersofthepast!So,forthechurchthatbringsthemostwomentoourgatheringtherewillbeaspecialtreat.Wewanttoendtheseasonwithabashandnumbershavebeenabitlowinmanyofourcampweeks.
LetthisNOTbeoneofthem!!
Deans:SharonBeckwith,PamBurnham&ReverendArleneCarroll
When:Sept14th-16th,FritoSun-weekend,arrival4:00to5:30dinnerat6:15pmWhoCanGo:CampersAge20&OlderEventFee:$120.00-$180.00TieredpricingavailableAswiththeusualfunofcamp,thewaterfronthasadded6newkayaks,3paddleboardsandanewrebuiltH-dockforswimming!Sotherewillbeacookoutmeal,smoresbythefire(orinthelodgefireplace),timeforrelaxinginachairontheporch,readingagoodbook,chapel&vespersdailyandsomeoptionalcraftingprojects……andyoucanbringyourown“craft”thatkeepsyouhappy…..knitting,crocheting,needlepoint,orwhatever!Ifyouhaveacraftornamenttoshare,bringsuppliesandinstructionsforabout25people,andanexampleattached.Wewillplantimeinourscheduletomakethemandswap,soyouhaveavarietytotakehomeandsharewithourchurchesforyour“fair”oryouthduringAdventseason(churchschool)activity.Theyshouldbeonesthatwouldbeveryeasytofindmaterialsforandnotexpensive.Wecanalsoputouta“wishlist”forotherstocleanouttheircraftboxesandbringtocamp.Ifyouwouldliketooffer,lead,andorteachusanewgrace,pleaseletusknowaheadoftime.SomeofthegracesareonthewallofQuitobaquito,butwearealwaysopentonewones.Seeyousoon,DeansArlene&[email protected]
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The“OpportunityTable”islocatedinFellowshipHall.Itisthecentralpointfordisseminationofandcollectionofinformationpertinenttothe
congregation.Itisthe“goto”placetosignupforFirstParishactivities,bothlongandshortterm.Committeesandactivitychairpersonspleasetakeadvantageofthiscentralpointofcommunication.Yourinputisalwayswelcome,SandyGivens,JanJonasandPepiUpton
WolfHollowsanctuaryYoudon’tjusthearawolfhowl.Youfeelit!
Saturday,October13(weatherpermitting)1pm–2:30pm
Ipswich,Massachusetts
CarpooldepartsFirstParishChurch10amLunchatWoodman’sinIpswich
AdmissionAdults$12.50
Seniors-65+$8.50Children-3yrs-17yrs$8.50
Ticketsarelimitedhttp://www.wolfhollowipswich.orgtopurchasetickets
Formoreinformationcontact
FranLalley207-363-4711
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Thepumpkinsarecoming!Thepumpkinsarecoming!TheywillarriveonSaturday,September29.Volunteersneededtounloadthetruckat9am.
The5thAnnualPumpkinPatchwillbeopen7daysaweek,forfourweeksoruntilthepumpkinsaresold.Anyandallvolunteerswillbegratefullyaccepted.
Noexperiencenecessary.Plantomakeitafamilyaffair.Whatcouldbemorefunthanspending
abeautifulfalldayoutdoorsmakingeveryonehappy?Andwhoknows,perhapstheGreatPumpkinwillriseoutofourpumpkinpatch?AsLinuswouldsay,“Idon’tseehowapumpkinpatchcanbemoresincere.”
Checkyourcalendarsnow!ChrisBriley,RichardLeigh,BobandJoanneMyers
GratitudeCoffeeHour
Sunday,September23EllisandIinviteyoutojoinusforacoffeehourofgratitudefollowingworship.
HostedbytheCopeland’sandtheSchriefer’s.WedeeplyappreciatetheprivilegeofservingFirstParishChurchthesepastsixyears,andwillsharesomeofourfavoritecake
andpictorialmemories.
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“Agenerouspersonwillprosper;whoeverrefreshesotherswillberefreshed.”Luke6:37-38WebelievestewardshipistheunderstandingthatallwehaveandallwearecomesfromGod.StewardsrecognizeGod’sunmeritedIoveforeachandeveryindividual.StewardsalsorecognizethatGod’sunmeritedlovecallsforloveofneighbor.Stewardshipoftime,talent,money,andotherresourcesisatangiblewaytoexpressloveforGodandloveforothers.DuringJulyweaskedthecongregationtofilloutsurveysinordertohelpFirstParish“TellOurStory.”Firstweaskedinwhatwaysandhowmanyhoursmembersvolunteertheirtimeatthechurchandbeyondthechurchinthecommunityandworld.The22respondentsreportedtheytogethervolunteeratotalofmorethan700hourspermonthforFirstParishChurchandmorethan450hourspermonthinthecommunityandworld.Imaginehowhighthosenumberswouldbefortheentirecongregation!Wealsoasked,“Whatdifferencedoessharingyourresourcesmakeforyourfaithjourneyandfortheworld?”Theanswerswereoverwhelminglypositive,saying,“itisagreatrewardseeingkidsgrowinconfidence...”“itbringsjoyandstrengthensmyfaith”,“IfeelIamlivingmyfaithjourneyanddoingGod’sworkisuplifting”,“myfaithhasgrownandgivenmetheconfidencetoshareGod’swordwithothers”,and“ithasledmetoanincreaseddesireforacloserrelationshipwithGodthroughstudy,worshipandrelationships”.WewillagainmakethesurveysavailableonSeptember9th,RallyDay,forthosepeoplewhohavenotalreadycompletedone.Youcanalsogetasurveyattheoffice.“HeavenlyFather,allofthetimeIhaveisinYourhands,agiftfromYou.PleaseshowmehowtouseittobringgloryandhonortoYou.”JamesBanks,OurDailyBreadStewardshipCommittee-JohnPendleton,JalmarDijkstra,SandyNelson,PastorAnnaCopeland
TheGiftofTime
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TheInterimSearchWilltherebeaninterimpastor?Whowillconductthesearch?Whenwilltheinterimpastorbehere?Allgoodquestionsandprobablyonesthathavecrossedthemindsofmanyparishionersasweenterthisnewphaseinourlivestogether.Theredefinitelywillbeaninterimpastor.HereatFirstParish,theby-lawstasktheDeaconswithfindinganinterimpastor.ThisprocesshasalreadybegunwiththehelpoftheMaineConferencewhoissendingusprofilesofinterestedpastors.TheDeaconsarecurrentlycarefullyreadingtheseprofilesandwillbeconductinginterviewsatsometimeinthefuture.Whentheinterimwillarriveisyettobedetermined,butwewillkeepyouinformedofourprogresswhenthereismoretoreport.Alltheinformationweareworkingwithisconfidentialsospecificdetailscannotbereleased.TheCouncilhastheresponsibilityofcreatingaSearchCommitteeforthesettledpastorsothatisnotpartofwhattheDeaconsarecurrentlydoing.Thatprocesswillprobablynotbeginuntilafterthearrivaloftheinterimpastor.PleasekeeptheDeaconsinyourprayersasweworkonthisimportanttask.SusanMancinelli,SeniorDeacon
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BEHINDthe
SCENESParsonageEstateSale
Friday,September21,9-4P.M.
Pre-SaleforChurchMembers,September15,9-NoonOrByAppointmentat207-337-8881
2012YamahaV-StarMotorcycle250cc,1,200mileslikenew,storedindoorsandwellkept;OvalCoffeeTable;CouchEndTable;ColonialDrop-FrontDesk;ColonialHighBoyBuffet;CrystalandGlassLamp;ChippendaleStyleSideboard;ChippendaleDiningTablefor8-10withtwoleaveswhenextendedwith8ChippendaleDiningChair,(twowitharms,6without);Twomatchingoverstuffedchairs;likenewloveseat;OriginalSignedPrint–Cows;CottageWatercolorPrint;1880’sHistoricSideboardBuffet,ExceptionalCondition,intwopieces;TiffanyStyleArtDecoLampPair;AntiqueMilkGlass,goldleafandbrasslamp;LargeScreenFlat-ScreenTelevision;EnglishAntiqueSideTable(roundtop);BrassandGlassLamp;OriginalOil–Haying;Onepiecerectangulardiningtable–Seatssix;RoundAntiqueOakDiningTable,withonehandmadeleaf,seatssix;FourOakChairs,twoveryold,twowellmadetolookold;1880’santiquebedanddresserwithnearlynewmattress,belongedtoformergovernorofNewHampshire;early1900’santiquebed;Miscellaneous.
FromtheJavaMamasandPapasTheJavaMamasandPapashavehadabusysummer!Thankyoutoourfriendswhosuppliedgoodiesforalltoenjoy.Withthesummerending(sniff!)wearehopingyouandyourneighborswillwanttochoosea
Sundayandsupplythesnackourfolksalwaysenjoywiththeircupofcoffee.Weoftenhavetraysoffruitorvegetablesnacks,cheeseandcrackers,orstoreboughtorhomemadebakedgoods.Wemakeandservethecoffee.PleaseconsiderhelpingonaSundaythisfall.Ifyouareunabletodothat,weenjoyFolgerscoffeeandwouldbehappytoacceptdonations.LindaHart
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A View From the Bench Happy Musical New Year! The Sanctuary Choir will be celebrating Communion and Epiphany on the first Sunday of 2015 by offering Bob Chilcott's hauntingly beautiful new setting of Christina Rosetti's "In the Bleak Midwinter." My favorite line of the famous poem is: "If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part. What can I give Him? Give my heart." On January 11 the Fourth Street Jazz Choir (the adult vocal jazz ensemble from Dover which I conduct) will be our special musical guests. They will be performing Bob Chicott's "A Little Jazz Mass" incorporating the five traditional mass movements into our service. Honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., "Gospel Music Sunday" will feature special music by the Sanctuary Choir and the Bow Tie Guys. Our Children's and Youth Choirs will sing on the final Sunday in January. On that same day, the Seacoast Community Chorus (SCC) will present its Winter Concert at 3:PM. Several members of the Sanctuary Choir belong to SCC and will be performing "All Creatures Great and Small." Music of Mendelssohn, John Rutter, Randall Thompson will be in the repertoire. Joseph Martin's setting of the classic children's story "The Song of Wisdom from Old Turtle" will be the highlighted piece. Finally, during these chilly and dark days of January, let's remember the song of the Christmas angels: "Glory to God in the highest and peace to God's people on earth!" Blessings and thanks, WSP
Fun, Fabulous and a Great Workout!
Friendly Exercise for All in our Community
Fitness Classes – Zumba, Yoga and Aerobics Fellowship Hall – First Parish Church, York, Maine
Monday through Friday One-Hour Classes All of our instructors are certified and experienced. Cost is $5 for a drop in class, or sign up for unlimited classes for $30 per month (over 65) or $35 per month (ages under 65). Monthly rates can be prorated.
CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE MONDAY at 8am Zumba
TUESDAY at 8:30am Yoga WEDNESDAY at 8:30 am Zumba
THURSDAY and FRIDAY at 8:30 a.m. Aerobics
JUST DROP IN For information contact
First Parish Church 207-363-3758
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FIRSTPARISHCHURCHFAIREATMARKETFESTSEPTEMBER22,2018
Thisisawonderfulopportunitytocleanoutthoseonceloveditemsyounolongerneedorhaveroomfor!Atthesametime,itprovidessomeoneanopportunitytopurchaseanitemtheyreallyneedatanaffordableprice-andsupportsthecontinuedgoodworksofFirstParishChurch!!A‘win’forall!!
DONATIONDROPOFFSCHEDULE:August27–September19Monday–Fridayfrom9am–12noon
DownstairsinFellowshipHallthroughsideentranceANTIQUES&COLLECTABLES:Old,collectableitemsthatareingoodconditionandaredesirablebecauseofage,rarity,[email protected]:Gentlyusedhomedécoritems,glasses,knick-knacks,wallhangings,lamps,vases,candlesticks,dishes,gardendecor,etc.(dishes,glasses,etc.–minimumof4perset)SherryMcConnell@363-5494orJillOuellette@351-1125BOOKS:Neworgentlyusedbooksthatappealtogeneralreadership…andcookbooks.(Please…Nomagazines,technicalbooks,encyclopedias,condensedbooks,videos,etc.)DianaParton@361-3016CHILDREN’SSECTION:Children’sBooks,GamesandPuzzles(itemsmustbeclean,havealltheirpiecesandbeingoodcondition.)SondraWeaver@363-4641orSueMancinelli@351-8641FURNITURE:UsedSmalltomid-sizefurniture(under50lbs).Smalltables/chairs,bookcases,desks,etc.mustbeingoodconditionandeasytohandle.ContactEllisCopeland@361-3765JEWELRY&HANDBAGS:Jewelry–botholdandnew,fashion,rhinestone,gaudy,clunky,silverandgold(bracelets,rings,necklaces,earrings).AllHandbagsmustbecleanandingoodcondition.JinnyBrodsky@363-6239‘TASTEOFHEAVEN’CAFÉ:Homemadesoupsandhotandcolddrinks–enjoyunderourtentortoeat‘onthego’.ContactJanJonas@[email protected]:WorkshopandGardenTools,powertools,smalltoolbenches,antiquetools,packagedfasteners,etc.!Allitemsmustbeinworkingcondition,cleanandbeamanageablesizeandweight(under50lbs).GeorgeParton@361-3016PLEASE:NOElectronicsorLinens AllItemsMustBeCleanandInGoodCondition.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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2 9:30am Worship/Communion
3 8am Zumba
4 8:30am Yoga 5pm Table of Plenty 7pm Pastoral Relations Committee Meeting
5 8:30am Aerobics
6 8:30am Aerobics 2pm YCSA-Thrift Store Volunteer 5pm Sweet Spirit 6pm Handbells Choir Rehearsal 7pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
7 8:30am Zumba
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9 9:15am Hymn Sing 9:30am Worship/Rally Day/Christian Education Breakfast 5pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
10 8am Zumba 6:30pm Women on the Move-Judy Schriefer’s Residence
11 8:30am Yoga 5pm Table of Plenty 6:30pm Assessors Meeting
12 8:30am Aerobics 9am Women’s Bible Study 5pm Word of Life
13 8:30am Aerobics 5:30pm Thursday Evening Worship 6pm Handbells Choir Rehearsal 7pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
14 8:30am Zumba
15 9am-12pm Parsonage Estate Pre-Sale
16 9:30am Worship 11am Retrospective of FPC History-James Kences 11am Men’s Ensemble Rehearsal 5pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
17 8am Zumba 4:30pm Mission Committee Meeting
18 8:30am Yoga 5pm Table of Plenty 7pm Deacons Meeting
19 8:30am Aerobics 9am Women’s Bible Study 5pm Word of Life
20 8:30am Aerobics 5:30pm Thursday Evening Worship 6pm Handbells Choir Rehearsal 7pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
21 8:30am Zumba 9am-4pm Parsonage Estate Sale
22 9am-4pm Marketfest
23 9:30am Worship/Pastor Anna V. Copeland-Last Sermon 11am Men’s Ensemble Rehearsal 5pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
24 8am Zumba
25 8:30am Yoga 5pm Table of Plenty 7pm Church Council Meeting
26 8:30am Aerobics 9am Women’s Bible Study 5pm Word of Life
27 8:30am Aerobics 5:30pm Thursday Evening Worship 6pm Handbells Choir Rehearsal 7pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
28 8:30am Zumba
29 9am Pumpkin Delivery
30 9:30am Worship/Youth Mission Trip Sunday 11am Men’s Ensemble Rehearsal 5pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
THEVILLAGEQUILTERSMeeteveryThursdayat9am
inFellowshipHall.Wearelookingfornewmembers.
ContactAudreyCarmel207-361-4073
GodgrantmetheserenityToacceptthethingsIcannotchange,ThecouragetochangethethingsIcan,Andthewisdomtoknowthedifference.Amen
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First Parish Church Non-profit Organization 180 York Street U.S. Postage Paid York, ME 03909 Permit No. 7
York, ME 03909
September2018Newsletter
MinistersAlltheMembersoftheCongregation
TheRev.Dr.AnnaV.Copeland,[email protected]
Rev.DanHollis,[email protected]
StaffWendellS.Purrington,DirectorofMusicMinistries
TerrieIlaria,MusicAssociateJanetCassidy,ChurchSchoolCoordinator
BettyRoker,OfficeManagerStaceyCrowell,BuildingsandGroundsSupervisor
ToddFrederick,CemeterySuperintendent
FirstParishChurchLayLeadersJanJonas,Moderator
ThomKearns,ViceModeratorRayHamlin,TreasurerSusanMancinelli,Clerk
207-363-3758