Serving  Welcoming Growing in Christ

First Congregational Church
United Church of Christ

First of all, a serving church – throughout nearly three centuries, serving the people of Concord and the world

And a welcoming church  -- welcoming children, youth, and adults, seekers and settled, doubtful and faithful, and creating a community bounded only by Christ’s love for us all

And a church growing in Christ – not having all the answers, but growing in faith, in love, in working for a just and peaceful world, people learning the way of Jesus together, and welcoming others to learn with us.

Come and see!

The Rev. Dr. Terri Young, Interim Pastor
177 North Main Street w Concord w New Hampshire w 603.225.5491

Invitation for our youth
February 18 at  7:00 p.m.
Kaitlin Kellie from Concordia Lutheran is extending an invitation to young adults of interfaith, grades 7-12, to hang out together on Saturday, February 18 from 7-10:00 p.m. If you’d like to hang out, call Concordia Lutheran 224.0277.
Sunday Worship is at 10:00 a.m.
ponder . . .
"Our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world as being able to remake ourselves." 
                Gandhi

z Prayer  ministry coordinator needed
We are in need of a new coordinator for this ministry. This person would maintain the list of those prayed, and would either anchor the ministry personally or arrange for people to be present in the chapel each day. 

z Youth ministry leaders needed
At this time First Church is in need of leaders to commit to our Youth Ministry to continue offering the many opportunities for our young and old to learn, live, and grow in Christ.

z  Wanted: A nominating committee 
We need a nominating committee to fill positions now or at least by our annual meeting.

To learn more about these wonderful offerings, please contact Pastor Terri Young,at pastor@concordsfirstchurch.org.
z  Prayer ministry update
Sally Kelly has been maintaining the ministry at Havenwood with a team of dedicated members offering daily prayer for those facing life's challenges, health issues, employment issues, as well as prayers for our staff and lay leaders. She can be reached at 226-3683.

Johanna Young has started Thursday morning prayer ministry in the Church Chapel from 8:30 -  9:00 a.m. Her contact info is   224.8111 and her email is jyoung@lssne.org.
Opportunities to serve
Sunday Worship for
Autumn, Winter k Spring
at 10:00 .m.

The Rev. Dr. Terri Young, Interim Pastor

Nursery Care Provided

Handicapped accessible
We are an open and affirming congregation.
It's the resurrected Bible study!
z Come join us. The next study is on April 26 at 10:00 a.m. and will happen every Thursday
morning with the exception of the
third Thursday of each month.
Concord  Female
                Charitable Society

The Concord Female Charitable Society celebrates its 200th anniversary this year!  Mrs. Elizabeth McFarland, wife of Pastor Asa McFarland, of The First Congregational Church, founded this organization in 1812 for the purpose “of relieving the poor and suffering among us.” 

This society has grown through the years but continues to work as a “quiet, friendly, local benevolence.” We invite you to become new members (women) or contributors (men.) The annual fee is $1.00 or you may purchase life membership for $10.00. See Louise Parenteau, Sheila Lugg, Dot Cassady, Marge Howard, or Bobbi Boley for details.

The Annual Meeting and turkey supper will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 10 at 6:00 p.m. The entertainment will be The Greene Family Trio. Reservations (members only) for the Annual Meeting and turkey supper ($15) should be made with Dot Cassady. Her telephone number is 224.1251.

Mark your Calendar
z May 4 at 6:30 p.m.

The Welcoming Committee
will be hosting another
dinner  on Friday at 6:30 p.m. 

Monique Pride is the chef and
will be preparing Quiche
Lorraine and something equally special for dessert.  Join us for an evening of informal fellowship with our church family.  
Call to Our Annual Meeting
          z
The 282nd Annual Meeting of
The First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
  Concord, New Hampshire
will be held in the sanctuary of the Church
on
Sunday, May 6, 2012,
following a light lunch

For the following purposes:
1. To receive the reports of officers, board chairpersons, and 
    pastor.
2. To adopt a budget for the year 2012-13.
3. To receive and act upon the report of the Nominating
    Committee.
4. To report and vote on Immanuel Church reverter clause.
5. To transact any other business that may legally come before the
   meeting.
_______________________________________________________

The Agenda:
z
z Opening prayer
z Determination of a quorum
z Review Minutes from last year's meeting
z Receive reports from pastor, clerk, cabinet, boards and
      committees
z Receive financial reports
z Act on budget for 2012-2013
z Act on report of the Nominating Committee
z Report and vote on Immanuel Church reverter clause
z Revision of by-laws audit language

Any other business.

Eleanor Kimball, Clerk
"A pessimist sees the difficulty
in every opportunity; an
optimist sees the opportunity
in every difficulty."
                             Winston Churchill

on
Friday  May 11 at 7 p.m.
             Saturday  May 12 at 7 p.m.

$15 General Admission
$12 Seniors and Students

Right here at First Church!
presents
Love is in the Air