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First Church Of Winsted bellringer Come...be uplifted by the Spirit and strive to follow God s path for you!

Jesus followers were surprised (to say the least) when they learned that Jesus had overcome death, the ultimate end of the line in their frame of reference.

Ones who were willing to take risks because of their faith that God would enable them to do far more than they ever imagined.

world. We are the Easter people. Centuries before that first Easter Day, the Israelites faced a difficult challenge.

As they approached Canaan, they sent a group of spies into the new region to scope out the land. The spies spent 40 days in the lush and bountiful land.

The spies gave conflicting reports to their leaders.

But one of the spies, Caleb, had a differing perspective. Instead of a threat, he saw opportunity.

We face the same challenges in life that the Israelites faced when they arrived to Canaan. There will always be risks in our world and in our lives.

The fear of hurt and humiliation. But as the Easter People, we are called to be like Caleb. To see hope when others see a dead end.

1 First Church Of Winsted bellringer Come...be uplifted by the Spirit and strive to follow God s path for you! Word from the Pastor Greetings in the Name of Our Risen Lord! The first Easter Day was the defining moment for Christians. Jesus followers were surprised (to say the least) when they learned that Jesus had overcome death, the ultimate end of the line in their frame of reference. Out of that miracle, Christians became a people of hope. Ones who were willing to take risks because of their faith that God would enable them to do far more than they ever imagined. Because of Christ s victory over the grave, we look beyond the present challenges and trust that God will ultimately overcome all the forces of evil in the world. We are the Easter people. Centuries before that first Easter Day, the Israelites faced a difficult challenge. As recorded in the Old Testament book of Numbers (chapter 13), the people who were freed from slavery in Egypt were on their journey to find the Promised Land. As they approached Canaan, they sent a group of spies into the new region to scope out the land. The spies spent 40 days in the lush and bountiful land. And just as in everyday life, they found good and bad. The Promised Land had all they would need to live, but it also had obstacles and challenges. The spies gave conflicting reports to their leaders. Most said that they should not enter into the land because the people there were much bigger and stronger than they were. But one of the spies, Caleb, had a differing perspective. Instead of a threat, he saw opportunity. He believed that the Israelites had the resources to overcome the obstacles. We face the same challenges in life that the Israelites faced when they arrived to Canaan. There will always be risks in our world and in our lives. Risks of failure. The challenge of finding enough resources and time to get the job done. The prospect of disagreement with others. The fear of hurt and humiliation. But as the Easter People, we are called to be like Caleb. To see hope when others see a dead end. To be willing to do what logic says we can t do. To have faith and confidence in God s mercy and power. To move forward when others hesitate or pull back. May the hope, joy and wonder of the Easter Day events enable us to continue to find new ways to share God s love with those in our Church family, in our community, and throughout the world. MAY North Main Street Winsted, CT Article Submission: info@firstchurchofwinsted.org To request a copy sent to your inbox send an to: dstorrs@snet.net Inside this issue: Easter Photos Mexico Mission Financial Report Tag Sale Mozart to Motown Just for Fun CDC Raffle Steam Vent Performers For May Birthdays Upcoming Events Pasta Supper May Calendar Kids Page Blessings, Mike Check us out online!

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FINANCIAL REPORTS $ Special offerings for a total of $5,555 were received in March and April to help with budget shortfall $ Weekly average pledge giving for 2011 is $1,204.

50 to go to the Open Door Soup Kitchen, and the other half split between scholarships, with Smith and Millard both receiving $187.75 each. $ Total Easter Flower sales were $441.

00 in March $ Monthly salaries are $4,800 and that is what the weekly giving has been able to support, but it does not include bills. Stewardship campaign will be redone to help raise awareness.

3 FINANCIAL REPORTS $ Special offerings for a total of $5,555 were received in March and April to help with budget shortfall $ Weekly average pledge giving for 2011 is $1,204.85, compared to 2010 $1,244.47, 2009 $1, $ Easter offering of $ was split $ to go to the Open Door Soup Kitchen, and the other half split between scholarships, with Smith and Millard both receiving $ each. $ Total Easter Flower sales were $ $ Memorial Donations-Book of Remembrance Dylan Sherman $ in March Jessica Light Memorial $ in March $ Monthly salaries are $4,800 and that is what the weekly giving has been able to support, but it does not include bills. Stewardship campaign will be redone to help raise awareness. $ Stewardship Sunday will be May 8th Tag Sale Mexico Mission Trip News Time to clean out your attic s and slightly damp cellars! If you have any good junk please consider donating it to the church s Tag Sale to be held on May 14 th from 8 am until 3 pm. Drop offs will be accepted evenings the week before! Your Church NEEDS Your Old Junk! Your Church Needs You too!! Fundraisers Planned: Car Wash/Hamburger & Hot dog sales at Church Tag Sale on May 14 th Little Caesar s Pizza fundraiser with food Deliveries scheduled for May 26th Walk-a-thon Fundraiser walk around Highland Lake scheduled for June 25 sponsors needed! Bunco Party Fundraiser details to be announced Coffee Houses planned for May 14 and June 11 will both benefit the Mexico Mission Planning Meetings to resume after Easter. 3

Just for Fun... A Mother s Love Determines How Author Unknown A mother's love determines how We love ourselves and others. There is no sky we'll ever see Not lit by that first love.

4 Just for Fun... A Mother s Love Determines How Author Unknown A mother's love determines how We love ourselves and others. There is no sky we'll ever see Not lit by that first love. Stripped of love, the universe Would drive us mad with pain; But we are born into a world That greets our cries with joy. How much I owe you for the kiss That told me who I was! The greatest gift--a love of life-- Lay laughing in your eyes. Because of you my world still has The soft grace of your smile; And every wind of fortune bears The scent of your caress. A Mother s Prayer Author Unknown Dear Lord, it's such a hectic day With little time to stop and pray For life's been anything but calm Since You called on me to be a mom Running errands, matching socks Building dreams with building blocks Cooking, cleaning, and finding shoes And other stuff that children lose Fitting lids on bottled bugs Wiping tears and giving hugs A stack of last weeks mail to read So where's the quiet time I need? Yet when I steal a minute, Lord Just at the sink or ironing board To ask the blessings of Your grace I see then, in my small one's face That you have blessed me All the while And I stop to kiss That precious smile RAFFLE Sponsored by First Church CHILDREN S DISCOVERY CENTER To benefit CHILDREN S DISCOVERY CENTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND TWENTY ONE (21) PRIZES to be AWARDED 1st PRIZE: $ Gift Certificate for a scenic Berkshire flight service, for 3 people for ½ hour, includes picnic basket lunch, redeemable at Berkshire Aviation 2nd PRIZE: Week of Day Camp for one child to Colebrook, CT (Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm; includes lunch and activities basketball, arts & crafts, canoeing and fishing) at Camp Jewell 3rd PRIZE: 4 Season Tickets redeemable at Norfolk Chamber Music Festival 4th PRIZE: 2 Standard Season Tickets redeemable at Tri Arts Sharon Playhouse 5th PRIZE: 2 Weekend Tickets redeemable at Lime Rock Park 6th PRIZE: $ Gift Certificate redeemable at Getting Off 7th PRIZE: 4 Tickets to a performance of Peter Yarrow redeemable at the Mahaiwe Theater 8th PRIZE: 4 Tickets redeemable at Essex Steam Train and Riverboat 9th PRIZE: Tickets for 2 adults and all household members under age 18 redeemable at Hancock Shaker Village 10th PRIZE: 2 Tickets to a performance of Tracii Guns redeemable at Infinity Hall 11th PRIZE: $50.00 Gift Card redeemable at Home Depot 12th PRIZE: 8 Tickets redeemable at R & B Sport s World 13th PRIZE: 4 Tickets redeemable at The Children s Museum 14th PRIZE: $50.00 Gift Certificate for a Birthday Party Storytelling service for up to 16 children for ½ hour, redeemable with Mary-Elin Renzullo 15th PRIZE: 4 Tickets redeemable at Jump Zone 16th PRIZE: 4 Movie tickets redeemable at Mallory Brook Cinema 9 17th PRIZE: 2 Tickets redeemable at the Connecticut Science Center 18th PRIZE: Monogrammed Towel Set 19th PRIZE: $20 Gift Certificate redeemable at North End Two Guys Pizza 20th PRIZE: 2 Tickets redeemable at the New England Air Museum 21st PRIZE: 2 Tickets redeemable at Quassy Amusement Park DRAWING TO BE HELD: May 22, 2011 at 12:00 pm First Church, 95 N. Main Street, Winsted, CT Ticket holders need not be present to win PRIZES NOT REDEEMABLE FOR CASH AND EXCLUDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PRICE: $5.00 per ticket! To order Tickets Please see Debby Kane, Sue McAllister or Dan Jones Or call the Church office at

Sunday - 10 am Monday - 6 pm Tuesday - 6 pm Wednesday - Thursday - Upcoming Events Mark Your Calendars! Celebrate With Us.

.. May 8 May 8 May 14 8 AM 3 PM May 14 6 PM 10 PM May 18 May 20 May 21 2 PM May 21 4-7PM May 22 Noon May 22 4 PM May 26 June 11 June 12 June 25 PM Board Board of Christian Ed.

Parade Pasta Supper for Scholarships CDC Graduation LCS Mozart to Motown Concert Little Caesar s Fundraiser Steam Vent Coffee House Children s Sunday-picnic to follow Walk-a-Thon-Mexico

Skip Fredericksen 19 - Michael Doyle 23 - Peggy Hamilton-Rathbone 25 - Butch Eggering 25 - Chelsea Swanson 26 - David LeKang 30 - Emily Michelle Wu MAY ANNIVERSARIES 12 - Bruce & Brenda

20th $22 per person group discounted rate $10 for youth Open to the entire church family Tickets still available! See Dan or Denise Jones to reserve yours today!

860-379-1778 PERFORMERS: 6:00 Open 6:30 Bill Morrell 7:00 Mike Lovallo 7:30 Jim Paradis 8:00 Patti Wilton 8:30 Con and the Taine Mountain Coyotes 9:00 Open Mic/Jam Mic Pledge Card Sunday May 8

5 Sunday - 10 am Monday - 6 pm Tuesday - 6 pm Wednesday - Thursday - Upcoming Events Mark Your Calendars! Celebrate With Us... Worship Rehearsal~ Rehearsal~ AA / Alanon Meetings Rehearsal~Laurel City Singers MAY PM May 03 May 10 May 17 May 24 Board Meetings... May 8 May 8 May 14 8 AM 3 PM May 14 6 PM 10 PM May 18 May 20 May 21 2 PM May PM May 22 Noon May 22 4 PM May 26 June 11 June 12 June 25 PM Board Board of Christian Ed. Deacons Cabinet Meeting Looking Forward Mother s Day Pledge Card Sunday Tag Sale -Car Wash- Bake Sale Steam Vent Coffee House Super Star sign-up deadline Jesus Christ Super Star Warner Pet Parade Pasta Supper for Scholarships CDC Graduation LCS Mozart to Motown Concert Little Caesar s Fundraiser Steam Vent Coffee House Children s Sunday-picnic to follow Walk-a-Thon-Mexico Fundraiser STEAM VENT Performers MAY 14th MAY BIRTHDAYS 05 - Lillian Hamilton 08 - Joan Eggering 09 - Christina Wu 11 - Debby Kane 11 - Lina Smith 13 - Philip Smith 14 - Brianna Smyth 16 - Skip Fredericksen 19 - Michael Doyle 23 - Peggy Hamilton-Rathbone 25 - Butch Eggering 25 - Chelsea Swanson 26 - David LeKang 30 - Emily Michelle Wu MAY ANNIVERSARIES 12 - Bruce & Brenda Sherman 16 - Lorraine & Joe Tatar 18 - Bob & Dot O Connor 21 - Kelvin & Christine Smith 24 - Terry & Becky Smyth 26 - Christina Wu & David Ryu Jesus Christ Supersar At the Warner Theater May 20th $22 per person group discounted rate $10 for youth Open to the entire church family Tickets still available! See Dan or Denise Jones to reserve yours today! Or call and leave a message at the church! PERFORMERS: 6:00 Open 6:30 Bill Morrell 7:00 Mike Lovallo 7:30 Jim Paradis 8:00 Patti Wilton 8:30 Con and the Taine Mountain Coyotes 9:00 Open Mic/Jam Mic Pledge Card Sunday May 8 th STEAM VENT CAFÉ PIZZA NIGHT MENU: Pizza & Salad $6 Bowl of Salad alone $2 Deserts $1 - $2 Beverages $1.00 Please prayerfully consider your gift! The only investment I have ever made which has paid consistently increasing dividends is the money I have given to the Lord. -James L. Kraft ( ) Kraft Phoenix Cheese Corp. chairman Giving frees us from the familiar territory of our own needs by opening our minds to the unexplained worlds occupied by the needs of others. -Barbara Bush (1925-), former American first lady 5

May 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat May Birthstone: Emerald May Flower: Lilly of the Valley Astrological Signs Artist: Karen Delton Taurus: April 20 - May 20 Gemini: May 21-June

6 May 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat May Birthstone: Emerald May Flower: Lilly of the Valley Astrological Signs Artist: Karen Delton Taurus: April 20 - May 20 Gemini: May 21-June 11 May 8 1 9:20 2 Property Maintenance Board 7: Laurel City Singers 6: : Chris Ed 6: Laurel City Singers 6: TAG SALE Mother s Day 15 9:20 am Deacons 18 Superstar sign-up Deadline 19 Laurel City Singers 6:00 20 Jesus Christ Super Star Warner Theater STEAM VENT Coffee House 6-10 PM 21 Pet Parade 2 PM Pasta Supper 4-7 PM Open Mic Sunday CDC Graduation Noon Cabinet Meeting Mozart to Motown Concert 4:00 PM 29 9:20 am Cabinet Meeting June 1 June 2 June 3 June 4 6

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Will Offering to Benefit Missions STEAM VENT CAFÉ PIZZA NIGHT!

8 May 14 PERFORMERS: 6:30 Bill Morrell 7:00 Mike Lovallo 7:30 Jim Paradis 8:00 Patti Wilton 8:30 Con and the Taine Mountain Coyotes Free Will Offering to Benefit Missions STEAM VENT CAFÉ PIZZA NIGHT! 9:00 Open Mic/Jam Mic First Church of Winsted 95 North Main Street Winsted, CT 06098

bellringer May 2014 Word from the Pastor 95 North Main Street Winsted, CT Inside this Issue:

bellringer May 2014 Word from the Pastor 95 North Main Street Winsted, CT Inside this Issue: First Church of Winsted Come as you are Leave transformed! bellringer Come...be uplifted by the Spirit and strive to follow God s path for you! Word from the Pastor Greetings in the Name of Our Risen Lord!