THE EPISTLE

Volume 13 Issue 8 SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

CONFESSING CHRIST “Undie Sunday”

Confessing Christ is an invitation to joyous theologi- Collection -October 19
cal conversation. Over the past decade this loosely The congregation is invited to par-
organized movement in the United Church of Christ ticipate in a collection of needed items for
has sponsored numerous gatherings around the coun- the children attending Rochester City School
try to deal with issues of theological importance in 33. Requested items include: new under-
the United Church of Christ and beyond. It sponsors wear in children’s sizes 4 – 14 and new or
an on going on line conversation about current topics gently used hats, mittens, gloves and
in the life of the church. It publishes various papers coats. We’ll be collecting these items in
and a list of Scripture readings and resources for Fellowship Hall October 5 – 19 (“Undie
daily prayer. Sunday”). Thank you for your participation!
I have been a member of this organization for a num-
ber of years and have just been honored by being
asked to serve on the national steering committee. SEAN MAY
The convener of the Confessing Christ is Prof. Lee Our Christian sympathy is ex-
Barrett of Lancaster Theological Seminary. tended to Pat and Bill May and their
If you are interested in finding out more check out family, on the death of their son, Sean
the Confessing Christ website at confessingchrist.org May in Denver, CO on August 27,
Thanks, 2008. He is also survived by his wife,
John Corin, and his brother, Matthew. A
Inside Highlights….. service for Sean was in Denver on
P.2-3 Pastoral Perspective September 4, 2008.
P.4 Worship Schedule A memorial service was also
P. 8 CCJR
P. 9 Adult Education held for him at our church on
P. 10 Rummage Sale
P. 11-12 JYF/SYF September 21, 2008
P. 13 Family News
P. 14 Calendar
 Pastoral Perspective
Well here we are in the midst of the campaign season. In a little while we will go to the
polls and elect the next President of the United States. All the pundits have said that this is an
historical election no matter who the eventual winner is. We will have either the first African
American President of the United States or the first woman Vice President of the United States.
We will also have one of the younger Presidents or the oldest person ever to take the oath of
office.

These are difficult times. Our economy is not in good shape. There are foreign policy
decisions to be made that may move us toward war or away from war. The crisis of health care
continues to loom over the nation. At such a time, it seems to me, foolish, to waste valuable air
time on campaign ads which add nothing to the discussion of the real issues. We are all caught
up in pit bulls, pigs and lipstick. There is enough self-righteous rhetoric to go around for more
than one cycle of elections.

One of the concerns I continue to have is the role of faith in the election process. As
many of you already know we are talking about this in our Sunday adult church school class,
which we have entitled “Jesus for President”. This tongue in cheek title masks a serious con-
versation about faith and the political process. For a number of years if you said the word Chris-
tian and politics, what would come to mind would the “Religious Right” as represented at one
time or another by such folks as James Dobson, Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell.Most of us know,
though, that Christian faith is not limited to members of one or another political party and that
both Republicans and Democrats share Christian faith and religious values.

When people take on the role of “spokesman for the faith” and then make foolish state-
ments it does no good for the reputation of the faith. One of the main issues in the discussion of
faith and politics seems to be the issue of abortion. You are either for it or against it. The reli-
gious right makes it a litmus test topic. If you support “a woman’s right to choose” you must be
defeated. On the other side, if you are “pro life” you must be defeated. This issue like so many
others like it is much more complex.

Gabe Fackre in commenting on the conversation at Saddleback Church hosted by Rick

Warren in which Senators Obama and McCain participated had this to say:

When discussing the issue of abortion, Roman Catholics should examine their own teach-
ing tradition and acknowledge “the principal of double effect” which states that a fetus

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 Pastoral Perspective (cont.)
can be destroyed if a diseased organ that threatens the life of the mother can be reached
only by such an action. Further, evangelicals who believe in Scripture’s inerrancy, or even
its primacy, should acknowledge that there are only two specific references to abortion in
the Bible, Exodus 21:22-23 and Hosea 9:14, neither of which support their position. On
the other hand, how can those who believe in the Incarnation from conception forward
not believe fetal life is signified accordingly? Hence the complexity of the issue that the
polarized camps never admit, and why we need the wisdom of a Reinhold Niebuhr on the
issue who could teach us of the need regularly to choose the lesser of two evils and there-
fore a concept of just abortion with the conditions stipulated as in the just war doctrine.
My disappointment with the Saddleback occasion was the failure of all three in the con-
versation to deal with this question in this purported Christian forum at this level of theo-
logical seriousness.

Is it too much to ask for a serious discussion of important issues and not waste our time
with pit bulls, pigs and lipstick? I certainly hope so.

Your Pastor,

John
TAIZE SERVICES RESUME ON OCTOBER 12
A number of folks have found spiritual refreshment in the service of Taize. This opportunity for
prayer, meditation and chant like music helps us to center our lives spiritually and open our
souls to God’s presence and power.

Once more we will seek to offer this service once a month. Sometimes we will gather in the
sanctuary and sometimes in the Snow Room. A musician sets the tone and the rest is up to us
and the Spirit.

We trust that this time of prayer will be an opportunity for you to “come home”. The Taize ser-
vices will be held on the following Sundays at 5:00 PM.

October 12 in the Snow Room

November 9 in the Snow Room
December 17
January 11
February 8
March 8
May 8
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 Worship
Schedule
OCTOBER 5: World Communion Sunday, The Eucharist
New Member Sunday
Today’s Theme: The one table of Christ
Isaiah 49:18-23
Revelation 3:17-22
John 10:11-18

OCTOBER 12:
Today’s Theme: Banquets of one kind or another
Isaiah 25:1-9
Philippians 4:1-9
Matthew 22:1-14

OCTOBER 19: “Undie Sunday” mission project

Today’s Theme: Jesus, Caesar, McCain and Obama

Isaiah 45:1-7
I Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22

OCTOBER 26: Reformation Sunday

Today’s Theme: The heart of our faith

Jeremiah 31:31-34
Romans 3:19-28
John 8:31-36

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 ELDERS DISCUSSION
ON FREQUENCY
OF COMMUNION
In the exhortation in the service for Holy
Communion in the Book of Worship of the
Evangelical and Reformed Church it says:
“The celebration of the Lord’s Supper has
ever been regarded by the church as the
innermost sanctuary of the whole Christian
worship. We have to do here not with signs
merely, but with the realities that these
signs represent.”
Holy Communion or the Lord’s Supper of the
Eucharist is one of two Sacraments of the
Christian Church. We celebrate it once a
month, normally on the first Sunday of the
month and at other times such as Christmas
Eve, Maundy Thursday etc. There is now,
among many mainline churches, a movement
toward more frequent celebration of Holy
Communion. The Board of Elders is looking
into the possibility of increasing our fre-
quency, perhaps even to a once weekly cele-
bration. This is now merely in the discussion
stage. Any implementation is a ways down
the road and certainly would not take place
before a discussion involving the congrega-
tion. This is to let you know what is happen-
ing and a request for your well thought out
input to the Board of Elders.
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Martha Bowman, St. John’s Home
Barbara Cobb, Fairport Baptist Home
Geraldine Stearns, Perinton Manor
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NEW MEMBERS
RECEIVED OCTOBER 5
On October 5, World Communion Sunday,
new members will be received during the
worship service. If you are interested in join-
ing in the blessings of church membership and
would like to make it “official” please speak
to Pastor Cedarleaf as soon as possible, so that
you can be part of that incoming class.
REQUEST FROM DEACONS
The Board of Deacons wants to obtain addresses
for college students from our church. We would
like to send cards to them on their birthdays and
other special occasions. Please give addresses to
Cathy Kinton in the church office.
CASA LARGA
TOUR AND WINE
TASTING
First Church is sponsoring a winery
tour and tasting fundraiser/silent auction at
Casa Larga Vineyards on Sunday, September
28 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Join us for a great
afternoon where we'll see the winery "in ac-
tion" during the grape harvest and sample
some of the Finger Lakes finest wines. Silent
auction items include music/entertainment
devices and vacation get-aways. Casa Larga is
located at 2287 Turk Hill Road in Fair-
port. Tickets are $25/person or $45/couple.
Tickets will be available for purchase in Fel-
lowship Hall following the church service for
the next four weeks. For any questions please
see Tim Tindall, Dave Jones or Roger James.
 NEIGHBORS IN NEED
OFFERING
Each fall the “Neighbors in Need” all church is
offering is received. This United Church of Christ
offering funds various advocacy projects which
apply for grants. Over the years, any numbers of
organizations have received funds through the
Neighbors in Need offering.
This past year one of our members wrote a letter
calling into question some of the projects that have
been funded in the past and suggested that there
might be better uses for this offering. A discussion
was held at the September meeting of the Board of
Missions and Outreach and the decision was made
not to receive this offering in October. This deci-
sion does not mean that we will never again take
the NIN offering, but only that we will not this
year.
During the next year the Board of Missions and
hopefully other church members will have an op-
portunity to further study this offering, particularly
the difference between “charity” and “advocacy”
and the roles of each in the life of the church.
There are many members who will still want to
donate to Neighbors in Need and this can be done
by simply making out a check to First Congrega-
tional United Church of Christ and mark “NIN” in
the memo portion.
Celebrating the Rummage
Sale with a Pot Luck
A pot luck supper is set for Sun-
day, October 26, 2008 at 6:00 PM. Sign-
up sheets are on the rolling bulletin board
in Fellowship Hall . Plan to bring a dish to
pass and your own place settings. Bever-
ages will be provided.
The purpose of the dinner will be
to celebrate the conclusion of the Rum-
mage and Better Sale as a fund-raiser for
the church. You don't have to work on the
Rummage Sale to be invited to the pot
luck, but we surely do hope that you will
find some time in your busy schedule the
week of October 19th to fill one of the
many time slots needed to make the sale a
success!
EVENING CIRCLE
The Evening Circle will meet on
Monday October 13th at 7:00PM in the
Snow Room. Jennifer Turner from Pre-
ferred Care will present a program "Life
is a Ball --- Humor and Health"
We invite all to join us.
If you have any questions, call
Judy Baxter or Beverly Gray

ATTENTION!! Monica Viljoen and Deirdre Eaton graciously presented materials and a lecture
to the Women’s Circles of our church. They were kind enough to loan out their books and maga-
zines to some of the attendees. Unfortunately these materials have not been returned to them. If
you have one of thir books or magazines about South Africa, please return it to them or Muriel
Gabbey as soon as possible. Thank you! 6
 THANK YOU!!
I want to thank the Hoovers, and everyone in our congregation for the many school sup-
plies, backpacks and your ongoing support on behalf of the children at School 33. I gave one of
the donated backpacks today to a student in our health center who had been seriously burned at
age 5. As we return to school, we have all been re-connecting with students. When I called his
teacher to tell her I was sending a note home about the visit, she found out that he didn't have a
backpack to put the note in. Fortunately I had one of the backpacks that was given to me this
past Sunday at our church picnic.
People do make a difference. Thanks to all of you.
Rebecca Ledwin

Fairport Community Vacation Bible School is proud to announce the end of a highly suc-
cessful week! We were pleased to work with children from all across Fairport and from the
Community Lutheran Ministries Program. The week of fun was wrapped up with a wonder-
ful concert Friday evening, put on by all of the children, and well attended by all, including
our friends from the city! A special thank you to all of the FCVBS volunteers who made
this week possible:
Eileen Adams, Janie Agar, Carolyn Arbuckle, Amy Baumbach, Emily Baumbach, Cathy
Becker, Daniel Becker, Sue Bersani, Cyndi Besig, Ed Bonner, MaryAnn Bonner, Robert
Bonner, Alec Dulan, Dave Dunn, Mary Evans, Jessica Gerber, Chris Grimm, Mindy Fa-
rina, Amy Hamill, Adam, Helak, Dana Hogg, Chris Kathan, Melissa Kathan, Aynsley
Kendall, Maggie Kody, Katie Lowry, Nick Lowry, Cecelia Marini, Janie Marini, Nick
Marini, Chris Marini, Greg Moore, Heather Moore, Michelle Moore, Eric Phillips, Susan
Porteous, Amanda Rzadca, Erica Schmitz, Alexandra Sherry, Vicki Sherry, Brianna
Sherry, Mike Storonsky, Linda St. Phillips, Kate Thon, Dawson Toth, Kelly Weidman,
Seth Weidman, Barb Young, Colleen Young

If you would be interested in working with the FCVBS leadership team by publicizing
FCVBS at your church next spring, please email Heather Moore at
h.moore_fcvbs@yahoo.com!

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 Commission on Christian Jewish Relations (CCJR)

The Commission on Christian Jewish Relations Wednesday December 10

(CCJR), a project of the Jewish Community Fed- “Rebecca : A Model for Betrothal,
Birth, and Blessing?”
eration and the Greater Rochester Community of
Churches, is pleased to invite you to share in this, Jan Katz
Director, Jewish Education Services, Jew-
our thirteenth year, of interfaith bible study and ish Community Federation
community conversation. All programs take place Susan Nowak
at the Jewish Community Federation Chair, Religious Studies Department
441 East Avenue. Nazareth College
12 noon-1 PM Introduced by, Rev. John Cedarleaf
From Expulsion and Sacrifice to Fidelity and
Wednesday January 14
Wisdom . Women Comment on Women of the
“Ruth and Naomi: Women at t
Bible
he Crossroads”
Community voices speak to these stories with Eleanor Lewin
new vision and insight Jewish Educator
Gloria Ultarino
Preacher, Storyteller, Workshop leader.
Wednesday September 10
Author of 2 books on Women in Scripture
“Eve: Expulsion from Eden“
Introduced by, Joe Kelly
Rebecca Gutterman
Rabbi, Temple B'rith Kodesh Wednesday March 11*
Patricia Schoelles “Esther: A Jew in the Persian court“
President, St. Bernard's School of Nora Rubel ,Professor of Religious Studies
Theology University of Rochester
Introduced by, Fr. Joe Brennan Anne Merideth
Professor of Religious Studies
Wednesday November 12 University of Rochester, Nazareth College
“Sarah: Missing at the Binding Introduced by, Rabbi Matt Field
of her son”
Debbi Till Wednesday May 13
Rabbi. Director Florence Melton “Sophia: Woman Wisdom“
Adult Mini-School
Deborah Grohman Amy Sapowith, Rabbi
Chair, CCJR / 2008-09 Temple B'rith Kodesh
Interim Pastor, St John's Lutheran
Church Denise Yarborough
Introduced by, Rabbi Alan Katz Interreligious Ecumenical Officer
Episcopal Diocese of Rochester

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For More information call: Isobel Goldman, Director, Rochester Jewish Coalition for Literacy
Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester 441 East Avenue Rochester, New York
14607
585 461 0490 fax 585 461 0912

Is the UCC another political entity com-
mitted to a left wing social agenda?
Is it true that you can believe anything
and still be a member of the UCC?
Come Learn the Truth About
the UCC!!!
WHEN: Wednesdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 1,
8 and 15
TIME: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Snow Room
SIGN UP FOR THIS CLASS IN FELLOWSHIP HALL
OR BY CALLING THE CHURCH OFFICE (223-0224).
(For more information on this class, see related
article in this newsletter.)
Mid-Week Daytime Class!
Higher Ground – Steps
Toward Christian Maturity
Come join our study and discussion group as we ex-
plore ways to reach new heights of spiritual growth.
We’ll discover what the Bible says as we ask ques-
tions and search for answers using an easy-to-read
study guide. Classes are held Wednesdays from
11 a.m. – noon in the Snow Room. Join us. Drop-
ins welcome!
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Sun., Sept. 28, Oct. 5, & 12 –
JESUS FOR PRESIDENT
What does Jesus have to say about some of the
“hot button” issues which confront Christians
today – particularly as we move toward an impor-
tant Presidential election? Do religion and poli-
tics mix? Let’s discuss what might be the right-
ful role of faith in politics during adult education
classes on Sunday morning. Join us!
Sun., Oct. 19 –
All About School 33
For a number of years, our congregation has
been collecting needed items and sending in
volunteers to support Rochester City School
33. Come learn about this school, the demo-
graphics of the students who attend, and the
challenges they face.
Sun., Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, & 16 -
Worshiping God With Music:
Church Music Through the Ages
For centuries, Christians have used music to
worship our Almighty God. Learn how this
tradition evolved in this 4-week class. On
Oct. 26, we’ll explore “The Classical World:
Lifting Our Spirits to the Heavens.” On
Nov. 2, the focus will be on “ The Hymn:
The People Participate.” “The Folk Tradi-
tion: Music of the Heart “ will be studied on
Nov. 9. We’ll conclude with a look at
“Modern Church Music: Entertainment or
Worship?”
These classes will be held during Christian Education time follow-
ing the worship service. Classes take place in the Snow Room.
 RUMMAGE SALE
SCHEDULE
Sunday, October 19th - set-up for sale. Lots
of help needed. Snacks provided.
Monday, October 20th - unpacking and
sorting of items - 9AM to 2PM and 6PM to
8PM - no experience necessary - no age require-
ment.
Tuesday, October 21st - more sorting, mark-
ing, pricing - 9AM to 2PM and 6PM to 8PM
Pay for "reserved items"
Wednesday, October 22nd - finish pricing -
9AM to 2PM. Final payment for "reserved
items"
Thursday, October 23rd - 1st day of the
sale! Noon to 7PM. Need cashiers and floaters -
especially in the first two hours
Friday, October 24th - 2nd day of the sale
10AM to 7PM
TOP 10 REASONS
TO HELP WITH
THE RUMMAGE SALE
10. You get a chance to clean out unused stuff
from your attic, basement and closets
9. You can continue a 50+ year tradition at First
Congregational
8. You can contribute to the greater good of our
church.
7. Your donations are tax deductible.
6. You can get a real bargain.
5. Your neighbors can get a good deal.
4. Less advantaged folks can get items and
clothing they need at a low cost.
3. While working on the Rummage Sale you
share fellowship with other members of the
church.
2. You can contribute to the greater good of our
community
1. By fully participating you get to feel good
about yourself and the works you do for the
church.

Donations are piling up and the sign-up sheets

Saturday, October 25th - last day of sale
are filling up. So check your closets and your
9AM to Noon - Major clean-up afterwards!
calendars and see how you can contribute your
time and treasure to the hugely successful fund-
raising event. Questions? Call Muriel Gabbey or
Toni Thompson.

COLLECTION OF EMAIL ADDRESSES

We have many people’s email addresses, but many we don’t. Since we are starting the monthly email
system to notify members that the Epistle is now on-line, we would appreciate it if all members who
have email submit their addresses. We will not sell or give away email addresses to any other organiza-
tions. Furthermore, we have excellent security software system, so the addresses are secure.
When you do submit an email address, please advise us if you want it included in the directory. The
directory is published and available for pick up in Fellowship Hall by other church members.
For submission of email addresses, church1@choiceonemail.com , or to Cathy Kinton in the church
office. For questions on the security system, contact Jim Franzen, jjf111@frontiernet.net
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Thanks!
 “Surviving Adolescence” Class
Offered For Parents
Strategies for parenting your teen, and understand-
ing the special challenges and issues of adolescents
will be offered in a 4-part class held at Minerva De-
land School in Fairport. The class will meet in the
school library on Oct. 2, 9, 16 & 23 from 7 – 8:30
p.m. It is taught by Minerva Deland Principal Pat-
rick Moriarty and Fairport Asset Coordinator Debra
Tandoi. To register, call the Staff Development
Office at 421-2052.
JYF Halloween Party
Set For Friday, October 24
Calling all 6th – 8th graders! Ready for some ghoul-
ish fun??? Come to our annual Halloween party in
Upper Fellowship Hall from 7 – 9:30 p.m. on Octo-
ber 24. Be sure to wear your Halloween costume!
Friends are welcome. Sign up on the JYF bulletin
board in Fellowship Hall.
“Romance Without Regret”
Teen Speaker Scheduled
for Sept. 28
Junior High, Senior High stu-
dents and/or parents are invited to at-
tend this seminar at St. John of Roch-
ester Catholic Church on Sunday, Sept.
28. We’ll meet at St. John of Roches-
ter at 7:30 (so we can sit together!) and
the seminar begins at 7:45 p.m. The
seminar features national speaker and
author, Jason Evert. Evert is a staff
apologist with the non-profit organiza-
tion Catholic Answers. This 31-year
old is the author of many books, in-
cluding Pure Love, which challenges
young people to embrace the virtue of
chastity. Jason and his wife, Crysta-
lina, are on the Board of Advisors for
the National Abstinence Clearing-
house, and are frequent guests on radio
programs throughout the country.
Their television appearances include
Donahue, Fox News, BBC, WGN, and
EWTN.

Mission Trip ’09: Hurricane, West Virginia

On July 19 – 25, our youth will be heading to Hurricane, West Virginia for their annual
mission trip – a time to join with hundreds of other youth to refurbish homes for the less fortu-
nate. All youth who will be entering 7th – 12th grade next fall are eligible to attend. To secure
your spot, send a $50 deposit to the church. (Make check payable to: First Congregational
UCC. Write “mission trip deposit” in memo area.) Watch the youth group bulletin board for
more information.

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 Girls & Moms! Annual Girls Retreat Will Be Oct. 3-4
Ready to recharge? Come to our annual Girls Retreat is scheduled for Oct. 3 – 4 at Watson
Homestead in Painted Post, New York. This awesome event is for all girls in 6th – 12th grades
and their moms, stepmoms, grandmas… (Please note that if moms/stepmoms/grandmas…can’t
attend, SEND YOUR GIRLS! It won’t be the same without them!)

We will leave from the church at 5 p.m. on Friday and return at approximately 9 p.m. on Satur-
day. There will also be a late car going down on Friday to bring any girls who have sports and
other Friday afternoon commitments. The cost is $60 per person, which includes snacks and all
Saturday meals.

We’ll explore the topic of “friendship” and learn what the Bible has to say about it, all while
enjoying nearly 600 unspoiled acres of God’s beautiful creation. Think campfires and hayrides,
nature walks and roasting marshmallows. We’ll also have the opportunity to have fun in Wat-
son Homestead’s Olympic-size, heated, indoor swimming pool. To register, contact Karen
Hamill or Kelly Weidman at 223-0224.

Lost Boys of Sudan

SYF to Tackle
the Amazing Maize Maze”
on October 24
Our senior high students will be heading to Long
Acre Farm on Oct. 24 to try their luck in the
maize maze. We’ll meet at the church at 7:30
p.m. Cost is $10. Sign up in Fellowship Hall!
Junior High Class Continues Study
of the Ten Commandments
During October, our Junior High class will con-
tinue their 10 week study on the ten command-
ments too. Through catchy “rap” music, powerful
Power Point presentations, prayer and discussion,
our students will begin to see how timeless and
relevant these commandments really are.
Speaker – October 29
“They say I am a Lost Boy, but God has found
me.” Join us on October 29 as we listen to
John Dau tell of his survival of a 14-year jour-
ney from his home village in Duk County, Su-
dan in 1987 to his arrival in Syracuse, New
York in 2001.
When John was 13, the northern troops at-
tacked his village. He fled into the night, with-
out food or clothes. He and thousands of other
boys began their 1,000 mile walk across Su-
dan. These boys became known as the Lost
Boys. John has used the unimaginable suffer-
ing as an inspiration to help his people. Today,
he is the founder and president of the John Dau
Sudan Foundation, which aims to transform
healthcare in Southern Sudan.
We will meet at the church at 6:15 p.m. and car
pool to the Irondequoit United Church of
Christ, 644 Titus Ave., Rochester, NY, 14617.
Sign up in Fellowship Hall.

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 Children’s Chapel Students To Join Congregation
On World Communion Sunday – October 5
Every Sunday during September, our students in Children’s Chapel have been learning about
the sacrament of Holy Communion. On October 5, Kelly Weidman will bring the Children’s
Chapel students back into the sanctuary to join the rest of the congregation in celebrating World
Communion Sunday. The children are also making a special tablecloth to put on the commun-
ion table on this special day.

Family Movie Night –

“Undie Sunday” –
October 19
Preschoolers & Elementary Stu-
dents Will Focus on Loving &
Helping Our Neighbors
On Sunday, October 19, our children are
encouraged to bring in underwear & outer-
wear in sizes appropriate for elementary
school children, as part of our Undie Sun-
day mission project. These items will be
donated to the elementary school children
at Rochester City School 33. During Chris-
tian education classes on October 19, we’ll
talk about the needs of our brothers and
sisters who live in the city, and we’ll discuss
that while helping others may not be the
easiest thing to do, it’s always the right
thing to do! Please send in new underwear
in children’s sizes 4 – 14 and/or new or
gently used hats, mittens, gloves and coats.
Thanks for your support.
Rescheduled For November 7
Attention families of preschoolers and elemen-
tary school children! Our first Family Movie
Night has been rescheduled from Oct. 10 to Fri-
day, November 7 from 7 – 9 p.m. in Fellowship
Hall. We’ll be showing a recently released G-
rated movie on the “big screen!” This is a great
way to get acquainted with other families,
while enjoying a good show and yummy treats.
Watch for the sign up sheet on the “Elementary
Kid News” bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.
Senior High Learn Through
Music in Unique Bible Study
The Senior High class is studying the Bible
with insights from popular musical artists such
as Stellar Kart and Barlow Girl, who address
relevant issues through their music. The songs
provide the framework for discussions on such
topics as self esteem, peer pressure, friends and
family dynamics.

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