NEWS IN THE PEWS
April 21, 2024
THIRD SUNDAY/SECOND MILE OFFERING: Today is the 3rd Sunday of the month. The “Third Sunday-Second Mile Offering” supports the work of the Board of Missions. Anyone wishing to contribute to this special offering may write a check payable to First Congregational UCC and write “Second Mile” on the memo line of your check. You can place your donation in the collection basket or mail it to the church.
OFFICE SCHEDULE: Vicki will be out of the office Wednesday afternoon for a training session and will be out on vacation Friday April 26th and Monday April 29th.
CHURCH FUND RAISER - CANAL DAYS PARKING (June 1 & 2): Canal Days is approaching quickly. The church needs your help parking cars during Canal Days on June 1 and 2. Each day has a (9am – 1:15pm) and a (1pm – 5pm) volunteer session. If you are able to help, please sign up via one of the following methods: Rolling bulletin board in fellowship hall, Send an email to Brian Sherry at blsny05@gmail.com, or leave a voice or text message at 585-233-1010. Please include name, day and volunteer session availability when sending information to Brian. Each time slot has a limited number of spots. Be sure to sign up quickly to guarantee your preferred time slot. Pizza will be served for lunch and water will be available during the day. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.
MESSY CHURCH: There will be a Messy Church Spring Pizza & Praise Gathering on Sunday, April 28th from 4:30-6:00 P.M. in Fellowship Hall. If you plan to attend, please sign-up using the Messy Church Spring Pizza & Praise Gathering Sign-Up sheet posted on the rolling bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome!
CLEANING THE COFFEE MAKER: After talking to several of our longtime coffee hour hosts, it is confirmed that our tradition for cleaning the coffee maker after use has been to rinse it in water and sometimes wipe with a paper towel. The owners’ manual with our new coffee maker states that it should be cleaned with warm soapy water and a sponge or other non-abrasive wipe. This makes sense to get rid of the oil that can build up over time and decay and harbor bacteria. There is dish detergent in the kitchen. Of course, cleaning includes running the water through the spigot and rinsing everything very well.
LIVE STREAMING AND SOUND SYSTEM: We are looking for volunteers to help with the Sunday Live-Streaming and Sound System. If you are able, please speak to Dennis Dudley (Live-Streaming) or Jim Franzen (Sound System). Thank you.
THERE WILL BE A SPRING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP each Sunday and Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. in the Snow Room, beginning today. We will be reading and discussing A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W. Phillip Keller. All are welcome!
EUCHRE TOURNAMENT – SUNDAY APRIL 21 AT 4:00 PM: Come join us for an afternoon of Euchre. Signup sheets are located on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. Invite a friend and bring a snack to share. BYOB if you please.
THE ANNUAL CHURCH PROGRAM MEETING (NOTE DATE CHANGE) will be held following worship on June 9th. Annual reports will be distributed, and the election of officers and board members will be held. Each board must submit their Annual Report for the church year May 2023 through April 2024 AND their roster of 2024-2025 members (and chairperson) to the church office no later than 9:00 am on Monday May 20. Please email your report and your roster to vsherry.ucc@gmail.com. Thank you.
LIFE LINE SCREENING will offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at First Congregational UCC on Saturday, May 11th. A package of four screenings to identify risk for stroke, heart disease and other chronic conditions will be offered. Register by calling toll free 1-844-591-7160, text the word "circle" to 216-279-1607 or online at https://llsa.social/HC. A limited number of vouchers are available on a first come, first served basis. Each voucher is good for 1 individual screening (worth $85) or $55 may be applied toward any vascular package valued at $159 or more. Contact the church office to inquire about a voucher before registering for your screening.
CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP: Each year the Board of Family Ministry awards a $500 scholarship to a student, who is a member of our church, graduating from High School and entering college. To be considered for this scholarship, please submit all required information to Vicki Sherry by April 30, 2024. The scholarship will be awarded on Graduation Sunday. Pick up the First Church Scholarship Application and requirements in Fellowship Hall, on the table outside the church office, or contact Vicki Sherry for an electronic copy.
FIRST CHURCH BOOK CLUB will meet Monday, April 29 at 1:00 pm in Fellowship Hall to discuss Next Ship Home by Heather Webb. All are welcome. Any questions call Irene Utter at 425-7408.
IN-PERSON WORSHIP: The bulletin can be accessed via the QR code on your mobile phone or tablet. Prayer requests must be emailed to Pastor Greg at revgregrup.ucc@gmail.com by 8:00am on Sunday with the subject line Joy or Prayer Concern. You can view the Virtual Worship Service on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/First-Congregational-United-Church-of-Christ-Fairport-NY-174043249305098/. An audio Worship Service will be uploaded to our church’s website each week, usually on Monday.
PERINTON FOOD SHELF most needed items include pancake mix & syrup; coffee, tea, juice boxes & shelf stable milk; soup; crackers; canned pasta; canned meat/seafood; canned stew, beans, chili, hash, & sloppy Joe; peanut butter; jelly; canned fruit and vegetables; boxed potatoes; pasta & sauce; tomato sauce/paste; diced or crushed tomatoes; salad dressing, oil, mayo, ketchup & mustard; rice; mac & cheese; hamburger/tuna helper; suddenly salad; baking mixes and frosting; cereal & oatmeal; stuffing; gravy; salt; sugar; boxes of cookies, granola bars, pop tarts; Jello & pudding mix; dried fruit; chips/pretzels; shampoo; bar soap; deodorant; toothpaste; paper towel; toilet paper; tissues; laundry soap & dish soap. SMALL SIZES ARE PREFERRED.
LIGHT THE NIGHT: Thank you to David and Paula Dickson for keeping the steeple burning bright in April in memory of family.
THIS WEEK IN THE CHURCH
Monday:
1:00 PM Knitting Club
Thursday:
7:00 PM New Life AA
Friday:
VS Out of the Office
Saturday:
4:00 PM B.S. Eagle Ceremony
Rev. Gregory J. Rupright, Pastor
Rev. Dr. John N. Cedarleaf, Pastor Emeritus
Beatrice Benedict, Organist
Heather Watras, Director of Music Ministries
Vicki Sherry, Administrative Assistant
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Phone: 585-223-0224; Website: fairportucc.org
Office email: vsherry.ucc@gmail.com
