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From the Pastor’s Study
2When the day of Pentecost had come, they were
all together in one place. 2And suddenly from
heaven there came a sound like the rush of a
violent wind, and it filled the entire house where
they were sitting. 3Divided tongues, as of fire,
appeared among them, and a tongue rested on
each of them. 4All of them were filled with the
Holy Spirit and began to speak in other
languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
Acts 2:1-4
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Children & Family
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Fellowship
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Missions & Outreach
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Music Ministries
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Youth Ministries
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Dear Friends,
One of the great celebrations of the church year is Pentecost. We
know it as the day that the Holy Spirit came to the disciples and the
church began. Here in the United States, it has not been recognized in
the secular culture in the same way that Christmas and Easter have
been. But, even now in Europe, many countries have a public holiday on
the Monday after Pentecost.
The scriptural account tells us that Pentecost is an ancient Jewish
harvest celebration. Jews today still celebrate it as “Shavuot”. The Book
of Acts tells us that after His resurrection, Jesus stayed with the
disciples for forty days. Then He ascended into heaven. In the second
chapter of Acts, ten days have passed since his ascension and people
from all over the known world are coming into Jerusalem to celebrate
Pentecost. The disciples are gathered together wondering how they can
continue the work that Jesus started.
And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a
violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were
sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a
tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy
Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them
ability.
With the presence of the Holy Spirit, the disciples are given the
ability to tell of the power of Jesus Christ to all that are gathered in
Jerusalem. They are able to speak in different languages so that
everyone may hear and understand. Acts tells us that over three
thousand people become followers of Jesus Christ on that day.
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PASTOR’S MESSAGE CONTINUED; CAKE WALK
The birthday of the church is cause for a party! Here at The Congregational Church of
New Canaan we will observe Pentecost by hearing from our young people on Children’s
Sunday. It is fitting that through all the events that day we will be celebrating our future as
we honor our beginnings.
As we enter into the summer months and each of us begins the blessed tasks of
relaxation and renewal, I encourage each of us to ask ourselves the following questions:
How can I continue the work that Jesus started? And, How can I share God’s love to
others in a way that they will understand?
Blessings,
Anne
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY
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Families with last names A-H please bring a salad, fruit, or side dish for
10, and families with last names I-Z please bring dessert for 10.
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MISSIONS & OUTREACH
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MUSIC MINISTRIES
DO SOMETHING MUSICAL EACH DAY:
Sing, Whistle, Listen to Music, Play an Instrument!
June 1: Chancel Choir
Recognition Sunday
At the 9:30 and 11:15am worship services, the Chancel Choir members will be recognized. The Chancel
Choir rehearses weekly over nine months a year and
sings nearly every Sunday in the worship services.
They are Antonio Abate, Linda Avgerinos, Maria
Bedo, Mary Lou Cantrell, Debbie Chapman, Michel
Cornier, Jenny D’Alba, Elizabeth DiRusso, Robin
Foley, Margery Gardner, William Gardner, Priscilla
Hurley, Kathleen Ireland, Jonathan Kimple, Dimitrie Lazich, Phyllis Linden, Lois Madsen, Peggy
Marchi, Marie-Ange Masters, Ruth Morgan, Polly
Morrow, Ben Patch, Dorie Pease, Teri Reed, Andrea
Ritter, Rachel Rodgers, Paul Schmidt, Eugenie
Sherer, Tyler Simpson, Aram Tchobanian, and Nancy Upton.
Ken Gioffre,
saxophonist
Ken Gioffre
will be in our
services Sunday, June 1.
He will play
the postlude
and accompany the Chancel
Choir for their
Recognition Sunday. Mr. Gioffre currently tours and
records as saxophonist for Smokey Robinson. He
has appeared nightly on the television show New
York at Night and has also appeared numerous other shows as well as the movie Last Holiday starring
Queen Latifa. He has recorded for numerous labels
as well as all major television networks. In addition
to touring, Mr. Gioffre has performed with artists
Nancy Wilson, B. B. King, The Temptations, Cab
Calloway, Dr. John, Michael Bolton, Toots
Thielmans, Lou Rawles, and many others.
Thank You
Thank You to the musicians who sang and
played instruments this year in our services. Your
talents and time devoted to church music has been
an inspiration, comfort, and joy to all. THANK YOU
to parents who have transported their children
weekly to children’s choir rehearsals and to sing on
Sundays. The theology of the church is presented
through music so children received Biblical stories
with God’s love each week.
Summer Soloists
June 8:
June 15:
June 22:
June 29:
July 6:
July 13:
July 20:
July 27:
August 3:
August 10:
August 17:
August 24:
August 31:
Nancy Upton
Jenny D’Alba
Aram Tchobanian
Kathryn Crum
Aram Tchobanian
Lindsey Simpson
Paul Schmidt, organist
Jenny D’Alba
Tony Abate
Paul Schmidt, organist
Kathryn Crum
Paul Schmidt, organist
Lindsey Simpson
Tony Abate
Nancy Upton
Nancy Upton
Plan Ahead for Fall
Mondays, beginning September 8
Cherub Choir from 4:00–4:30pm for children
ages 4–6.
Grace Notes from 4:30–5:00pm for children
ages 2 & 3 and Parents.
Wednesdays, beginning September 10
Spirit Singers from 4:00–5:00pm for children in
grades 1–4.
Joyful Noise from 5:00–6:00pm for young
people in grades 5–8.
Thursdays, beginning September 4
Chancel Choir from 7:30–9:00pm. All singers
High School through Adults.
For more information please contact Jody Blaine
Davis at [email protected] or (203)966-2651, x4
or Christy Lombardozzi at [email protected] or
(203)966-2651, x35.
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YOUTH MINISTRIES
Youth Ministries is wrapping up the year!
It has been an amazing year in Youth Ministries! All the groups have had their own transformative and enlightening moments while learning about and experiencing God’s love. Now that we are wrapping up the
year we can’t wait for next year to start! All the groups are celebrating with the Beacon of Light dinner on
June 1, contact Tracy duPont at [email protected] for your ticket or details.
YG
Pool Party, June 8, 5:00-7:00pm
As a final event YG is having a pool party at the
Beck’s house. Join for an end of the year celebration!
MSYG
Pool Party, June 8, 2:00-4:00pm
MSYG is having another pool party to wrap up
the year! Join them for grilling and a great time at
the Beck’s house.
JYG
JYG Carnival, June 6, 5:00-9:00pm
The second annual JYG Carnival is here! There
will be all of your favorite carnival games and
snacks to celebrate the end of the year!
Guppies
Wet and Wild Fun, June 5, 4:00-5:00pm
For the end of the year Guppies are getting wild!
Wear your bathing suit and get ready for all kids of
wet fun!
facebook.com/CCNC1733
youth.godsacre.org
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OUR CHURCH COMMUNITY
Staff:
The Rev. Dr. Anne W. Coffman, Interim Senior Minister
The Rev. Chris M. Delmar, Minister of Pastoral Care and Nurture
The Rev. Jonah K. Smith-Bartlett, Associate Minister of Children & Youth
Kelly Morrissey, Chief Administrative Officer
Dr. Jo Deen Blaine Davis, Director of Music Ministries
Caroline Ainsworth, Director of Youth Ministries
Laurel Carr, Administrative Assistant
Debbie Chapman, Pastoral Care Coordinator
Marianna Kilbride, Director of Missions and Outreach Ministries
Christy Lombardozzi, Director of Children’s Formation & Music
Marie-Ange Masters, Director of Accounting & Purchasing
Anne Wilkinson, Director of Communications
Anthony Jones, Sexton
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Church phone: (203)966-2651
The deadline for entries for the September 2014 newsletter is August 20.
Submissions should be e-mailed to Anne Wilkinson at [email protected].
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