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Bible Sunday - Sharing Our Story! 
One of the traditions we celebrate at First Church is to present our 3rd and 7th graders with the gift of their very own Bibles.
The Bible is much more than a book - it is a 'Faith Family Album,'- a rich tapestry weaving together the stories of women and men who are seeking relationship with God and people whom God seeks for relationship. It is tradition, history, poetry, mystery, song, biography - sacred stories of God's people, who continue to give meaning and transforms lives of people today.
We, this congregation, this family of faith are thankful for these words and for the encouragement and challenge they offer. We listen for God's still-speaking voice in it and often by its inspiration, we act and we find new life.
I invite you to share in this wonderful tradition and to welcome all our children to be here for the continuation of our "Being Peacemakers" Rotation.
Please be sure to scroll down a bit and read about our All-Church Apple Picking and Baking opportunity THIS Sunday at 1pm.
See you Sunday...
Peace and Blessings,
Chris
If you haven't already submitted a new registration form for each child, please download the form below and bring it this Sunday.
Registration Form 2013-2014
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If you have an idea to share, a project that was especially meaningful to you from your Sunday Church School days or would like to lend your own unique creative talents to our children's programs, please do not hesitate to contact me at chris@firstchurchguilford.org or call 203-453-3324.
Your feedback and concerns about our programs are very important and I would be more than happy to meet with you.
Christopher Solimene
Director of Children and Families Ministry
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Confirmation
Confirmands and Mentors
First and Second Year Confirmands
Confirmands, Families and Mentors should mark their calendars for our Candle Blessing Ceremony during the 10 am Worship Service on October 20. Confirmation Year 1:
Confirmands and Mentors Meet October 7, 7 - 8:15 pm Please email me with the name and contact email for your mentor. Also, if you haven't already done so, please send in your signed registration form for confirmation. Confirmation Year 2:
Confirmands Meet October 21, 7 - 8:15 pm
If you haven't already, please hand in your 3 Worship Reports along with the Visiting another Faith Community Report and any other service to your church Report you may have.
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Family Event for Everyone!
Visit Bishop's Orchard and Bake Apple Crisps for Home bound Church Members, September 29th We are all the First Church Family! Come alone, with a friend or two or your whole family and enjoy a ride over to Bishop's Orchard for apple picking. Then we'll return to our church kitchen an d make apple crisps that can be delivered to home bound church members. Bring a few dollars for apples and/or a treat at the orchard for yourselves too! Meet in Fellowship Hall 1:00. We should finish up around 3:30. Please RSVP with Chris Solimene and/or get more info: chris@firstchurchguilford.org
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Kids Living Faith
Church School Registration Forms
It is invaluable to have current contact information. We are able to keep you informed, let leaders get to know your child and be sure to have any important details such as allergies and medical conditions. New 2013-2014 Registration Forms are now available below: Registration Form Nursery - 3's Room Registration Form PK - Gd 8 Please fill out a from for each child in your family and return them to the Adult Leaders or directly to Chris Solimene. |
Safe Church for All Adult Volunteers
All teachers, volunteers, and youth workers are required to fill out Safe Church Forms and attend Safe Church Training. If you need a copy of our Safe Church Policy or have and Application to hand in, please see Chris Solimene. Safe Church training classes are offered in the fall and spring. |
Lending Library 
Books that deal with children's issues, families and faith issues for kids are available to be borrowed by anyone. The books are on the shelves in Room 9 (next to Griswold Hall) and there is a simple 'lending procedure' card that gives directions on how to borrow a book. Many thanks to Marjorie Colton for working with me to offer these books to families from our Minear Library. Any questions? Ask Chris.
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Looking for a fun way to give back?
Looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? We would love to add more rotational leaders for the 2013-2014 year. Volunteer commitments can range from doing a 4-5 week rotation or volunteering as a helper. The times can often be varied around specific commitments. Please let us know if you have more questions or might be interested by emailing me at chris@firstchurchguilford.org |
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CALENDAR
Sept 29 Rotation Week 3
Bible Sunday
Family Event
Oct 1 CE Board Meeting
Oct 6 Rotation Week 4
Crop Walk
Oct 7 Confirmation 1
Oct 13 Mixed Ages
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Our Sponsored Children
Our children's ministry has accepted the sacred responsibility of sponsoring two students in South India. Schooling in India is not free as it is in our United States. In partnership with First Church's Board of Community and World Concerns, we will pay for one girl and one boy to attend the King's Matriculation School on the campus of Family Village Farm.
In addition to paying for their schooling fees, which include tuition and a daily lunch, we are encouraged to send letters, cards and of course, our prayers!
Please read their stories, which are posted on the wall just outside the entrance to the Church School from the Sanctuary. You will also see our letters to the children there.
See Chris Solimene if you would like to know other ways you can assist young Gowthami and Raghul. Our combined efforts allow them to receive life-changing hope, trust and optimism through our gifts and prayers...
'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'
Said Jesus,
Matthew 25:40
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