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As the days continue to get longer and the sun warms the air, many of you who play in and enjoy the Annual First Church Golf Outing are already dreaming of green fairways, long drives and those nasty three-foot, down hill breaking putts that just don't seem to go in the hole.
Our 9th Annual Golf Tournament to raise money for the historic preservation of our Milford landmark will be better than ever. This year some of the projects include a new roof at the Plymouth Building, the Choir Room floor replacement, and major yard work at Winthrop court.
This year's tournament will be held on Monday, August 18th at Orange Hills Country Club, 389 Racebrook Road, Orange and will begin at 7:15 am with a Continental Breakfast. The festivities will end with a Post Tournament Barbecue from 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Milford Yacht Club, 131 Trumbull Avenue, Milford.
The entry fee is $175.00 per person for golfers and $50.00 per person for Barbeque only. All players receive a sleeve of balls and tees.
Team prizes will be awarded as well as prizes for Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive (male and female). There are also sponsorship opportunities available: Hole and Tee Sponsors at $175 each, Meal Sponsors at $500 each, and Prize/Raffle donations.
For more information, please contact Dean D’Anna at 203-877-8098. or email
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Take the Plunge Vacation Bible School
9am-2pm, July 14-18
Members and friends, get your sunglasses, sun block and beach towels ready for some splashing fun at First Church's "Take the Plunge" VBS. Each day we will plunge into the Word and learn how Jesus used the very common element of water to teach some very uncommon lessons. As we soak up the Word, we will plunge into obedience, worship, courage, faith and service. It will be a week of fun and excitement sure to make a splash with kids of all ages!
Registration for attendees: children age 3 – 7th grade, registration must be received by June 8th. Nursery care will be provided for those whose parents are volunteering; register for a childcare space by June 8th. Find registration forms in the Narthex or the Church Office, or register at Information and Online Registration. VBS is a ministry of Christian formation and outreach for all involved, so there will be no formal cost for the week.
Sounds like fun but you don't meet the age requirements? Folks in 8th Grade and older are welcome to serve in the sun as group leaders/counselors, artists& crafters, fun & games gurus, musicians, worship/drama team, snack crafters, and storytellers.
More information?
Contact Ashley at 877-4277, ext. 309.
Recent Events at First Church
The Incredible Auction
Friday, April 25th, 7:00 pm
in the Fellowship Hall
Proceeds to benefit the Bethel Homeless Shelter and Sojourner's Haven, our church's transitional housing apartment.
The Auction includes donated goods from the congregation and the community. Goods and Services, Weekends at Vacation Homes, Theme Baskets, etc.
Come and join the fun, bid on an item and help support these two important community outreach services of the Church.
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The Meetinghouse Chorale
presents
John Rutter's Mass of the Children
W. A. Mozart's Regina Coeli
Johann Hummel's Trumpet Concerto
Sunday, April 27th at 4:00 pm
in the Meetinghouse
Tickets will be available in the Church Office and at the door for a suggested donation of $12, $10 for children and seniors.
All are welcome.
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The Pumpkin Patch
October 13-30
11:00 am to 7:00 pm Daily
The Senior High Pilgrim Fellowship youth group sold pumpkins in the field behind the Plymouth Building at 16 West Main Street. The sale of these pumpkins will help to support the Senior High Mission Trip to New Orleans where our young people and their advisors will dedicate a week in June of 2008 to reconstruction in the area devastated by hurricane Katrina. We want to thank all who bought pumpkins and all who worked in the patch.
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Easter Sunrise Service
at the Upper Duck Pond
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Senior High Pilgrim Fellowship
Mission Trip 2006
Metairie, Louisiana
June 25th - July 2nd
A group of 21 High School young adults, five college students and ten adults stayed at churches and other facilities in the Metairie, New Orleans area while they worked to help rebuild some of the housing devastated by hurricane Katrina. We want to thank them for modeling by their sacrifice and hard work what its means to love our neighbors.
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Habitat for Humanity Day
On November 5th, a dozen volunteers spent the day working on a Habitat for Humanity Project in Bridgeport. Working together they assembled the frame of a house that will provide a home for a family in need. We want to thank them for their hard work and dedication.
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In June, many of our Senior PF'rs spent a week in Orland, Maine building housing for low income families. We want to thank them for their faithful service to those in need.