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This Sunday in our church:
February 12, 2012
Sixth Sunday After Epiphany The Christian God desires to be to every one an inward and abiding friend, a purifying presence in daily life, the One whose moral purpose continually restrains and whose steadfast love continually upholds. Harry Emerson Fosdick 10:00 a.m. Worship Service Scripture Mark 5:24b-34 (woman with a hemorrhage); Luke 5:17-26 (friends of a paralytic) Children's Message by Rev Jack You’ve Got to Try! Sermon by Rev Dr Jack Lynes But If I Could Simply Touch Your Robe(Empowering Affirmation) (Meeting the Living Jesus Series, Part IV Ministry in Music by First Parish Choir: The Gift of Angels--Charles E. Peery The Youth Choir In Our Youth Ministry Confirmation Class This Sunday, 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the parlor From the collection of the teachings of Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel, dubbed the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), we explore and discuss one part, known as the Beatitudes. A Look Ahead to Ash Wednesday, February 22 There will be two opportunities for silent prayer and meditation, receiving communion, and the mark of the ash from Rev. Jack on Wednesday, February 22, in the sanctuary, 7:00-8:00 a.m. and 4:00-5:00 p.m. | In our Sunday worship
If I touch even his garments, I shall be made well. Woman to Jesus, Mark 5:28 Sermon Theme For faith to be active in love, we need to meet the Living Jesus, not some relic from the distant past. During Epiphany I will try to help us capture a glimpse of Jesus through the experiences of some of those to whom he ministered. Jesus’ power transformed them and it can transform us as well. This morning we focus on one kind of experience: Empowering Affirmation. In our Sunday School Bring a Friend Sunday This is Bring a Friend Sunday at First Parish. Our Church School will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a special welcome and light refreshments. And we’ll welcome all to our worship at 10:00 a.m. Theme: Being Faithful E-Club will meet this Sunday In our Adult Education This Sunday at 9:00 a.m. The Meaning and Significance of Prayer Rev. Jack will lead the group in a discussion focusing on the meaning and significance of prayer. The group has framed about fifteen questions/concerns about the meaning and nature of prayer. This Sunday we will discuss some of the components of a “prayer” and “praying.” All are welcome. Parenting Studies Bill Leslie leads adult sessions on different dimensions of teen parenting--this Sunday we discuss the topic Learning to Listen to Your Child All are welcome |
First Parish Church ~ 218 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820 ~ Ph: 603-742-5664 ~ church@firstparishchurchdover.org
First Parish Church is a member of the United Church of Christ
