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1 First Parish Church located in d Manchester-by- The Church Bell The Newsletter of the First Parish Church Congregational Jared Hamilton P On Wednesday, May 2 defended his ordination p United Church of Chris Church of Danvers) was Mod (First Congregational Church the quorum. While 15 cle delegates representing me there were 18 clergy and 1 clergy and church deleg established!] Refreshments were offe committees and individua the event was successful. flowers. The vote was taken afte Hamilton received the una Council. Jared offered the suspending, pending a call Ordination from Jared Ha First Parish Church, Con Church of Christ, Manche Jared Hamilton will now fessional profile and be lo call to pastoral ministry. T Council marks an importa 4-year process of develop nation for Jared, his wife, children, Camille and Tho are with Jared as he begin profile and enter the inter establishing his ministry.

2 Director Priscilla Duda nice to see so many wonderful families in ice. our children had fun and learned a little that help out each week, you are the reason Powers, Sara Deoreo, Nancy Peterson, ynthia Franklin, Mary Rerisi, Judy Haley, isi-patotta. nd can't wait to see you on September 15!! FIRST PARISH CHURC United Chur Manchester-by- WARRANT FOR Ju TO: Active Members of the First Parish Ch Christ, Manchester-By-The-Sea, Massachus You are hereby notified to meet in the Chur on Sunday, June 2, 2013 for the following purposes: To wit: ARTICLE I: To accept the report of the A ARTICLE II: To hear the recommendations officers, board and committee members of t ARTICLE III: To hear and act upon the repo ganizations connected with the church. ARTICLE IV: To hear and act upon the reco the regular Sunday Service from July 7 to S ARTICLE V: To hear the five year plans of tions followed by conversation; no action ne ARTICLE VI: To hear and act upon any oth ing. George A Nickless, Clerk September 15th CHILD CARE WILL BE AVAILABLE SERVICE AND FOR TH Annual Re

3 y in Ordinary [11-14] 15-21a Galatians 3:15-22 Sat., June 22 Psalm 42 and 43 Proverbs 11:3-13 Matthew 9:27-34 Sun., June 23 Twelth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kings 19:1-4 [5-7] 8-15a Psalm 42 and 43 Galatians 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39 Mon., June 24 Psalm 59 2 Kings 9: Corinthians 1:18-31 Tues., June 25 Psalm 59 2 Kings 9:14-26 Ephesians 2:11-22 Wed., June 26 Psalm 59 2 Kings 9:30-37 Luke 9:37-43a Thurs., June 27 1 Kings 22:29-40, Corinthians 13:5-10 Fri., June 28 2 Kings 1:1-12 Galatians 4:8-20 Sat., June 29 2 Kings 1:13-18; 2:3-5 Luke 9:21-27 Sun., June 30 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 Galatians 5:1, Luke 9:51-62 Youth Director Jared There were many wonderful things happening beginning of the month youth from the high Massachusetts Peace Action. We learned about nu spoke with an Iranian-American family about work. There was so much to learn! Our confirmation group finished their progra of their confirmation Sunday. We wish to cele in their faith journey: Niki Bothwick, Courtne Tess Hosman, Christopher Milne, Ellen Murph Sara Stanton, Derek Walker, and Nick Warren In May we also wrapped up regular Sunday m with a celebration on Children s Sunday. The Summer Youth Series will happen again t you have any questions about the program, pl tor.fpchurch@verion.net. Blessings and have a wonderful summer! Sincerely, Jared Hamilton Youth Director

4 Bell During the summer our youth have had the opportunity to serve the local community and play through the Summer Youth Series at First Parish Church. As we approach summer once again, it is my pleasure to announce the events schedule for our 4th annual Summer Youth Series at First Parish Church. This summer we will continue to serve the community, go to Canobie Lake Park, pick strawberries and do a high ropes course through the trees. Events are marked for middle school (MS) and/or high school (HS) students. All events will start and end at the church chapel. unity for young people to slide into their tudents that are currently in fifth grade are nts. Likewise, all students currently in 8th l events. r Youth Series. At the beginning of each event. Print it out and stick it to the fridge! ur child s safety, all youth must have one of in any program at First Parish. to volunteer for driving duties and ignup as a chaperone for events: 2AA57-summer/ e any general questions regarding the thdirector.fpchurch@verion.net Worship Schedule Sunday, June 2 nd Reverend Dr. Llewellyn Communion Confirmation S Scripture: John 15, James Hymns: God of Grace and God of Glory Be Now My Vision Bread of the World, in Mercy Brok Sunday, June 9 th Tuck s Point, Mr. Jared Scripture: Psalm 30, Luke 7:11-17 Sermon: Just Another Resurrection Hymns: Let me Enter God's Own Dwelling Out of the Depths I Call Sweet, Sweet Spirit Sunday, June 16 th Rev. John Hughes Fat Scripture: 2 Sam 11:26-12:10, 13-15, Ps Sermon: Controlled by Bit and Bridle Hymns: This is My Father s World I Love to Tell the Story Amazing Grace Sunday, June 23 rd Rev. John Hughes Scripture: Psalm 42 & 43, Isaiah 65:1-9 Sermon: The Answer to Our Prayers Hymns: In Christ, There is No East or West As Pants the Hart Here I Am, Lord Sunday, June 30 th Rev. John Hughes Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14, Psalm 16 Sermon: What is Left Behind? Hymns: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee O Jesus, I Have Promised Great is Your Faithfulness

5 @ the Beach! y 13 Page 5 Church 2013 Sumer Youth Seri Saturday, June 1, 2013: Richardson s Ice C Youth will go to Richardson s Ice Cream in M ing range and eat ice cream. Youth Cost: $10. from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Youth can be drop MS+HS kids. Saturday, June 8, 2013: Ravenswood Water Ravenswood Park in Gloucester to install wat clothes that can get dirty. We will meet at the 3:00pm. Lunch will be provided. This event q MER high school. Youth Cost: $0. MS+HS k Saturday, June 15, 2013: Berry Jam IV You to pick strawberries. They will then bring the make jam to give to people in the church and Youth cost: $5. Event is from 10:00am to 3:00 off at the church chapel. MS+HS Kids. Saturday, June 22, 2013: Foot canoe trip on the Ipswich River. Lunch will b Cost: $20. The event is from 9:30am to 3:00pm at the church chapel. MS+HS Kids. Wednesday, July 10, 2013: Dog Service Pro Service Project in Ipswich. We will be workin and learn about caring for animals. Youth Cos Lunch is provided. Youth can be dropped off MS+HS kids. Saturday, July 13, 2013: Canobie Lake Park Salem, NH. Youth cost: $35 for ticket + lunch picked up and dropped off at the church chap Saturday, July 20, 2013: Aerial Ropes Cour Adventure in Hancock, MA and participate in Youth Cost: $35. Bring your own lunch. Even picked up and dropped off at the church chap Saturday, August 10, 2013: Singing Beach and hotdogs over a fire on Singing Beach. Fe meal/mellows to follow. We will be done no l kids. Friday, August 16, 2013: Overflow day.

6 Bell Dr. Judy Haley, e thoughtful gifts and kind words that s offered privately on Pentecost Sunday. For uty and vitality as a congregation, and I am r the past five years. els will begin. Whatever you do, wherever nd reconnection with your soul, your dreams, f this Irish blessing with you.. ace; the rains fall soft upon your fields. old you in the palm of God s hand. Page 9 Care Team Chu Diacona First Parish Church springs into summer! So much is happening as summer approaches Sunday; June 9 for our Tuck s Point worship nic Manchester Harbor; and June 16 for Fathe From Peek, Ponder & Pray UCC.org. Ponder: Sea Stars, often called Starfish, are beyond cies. They appear in glorious splendors of colors, diverse ments of water. In all their diversity and individuality, regenerate a lost or harmed limb. No matter what this to its form--a brilliant star. Pray: On the far side of the sea and in the depths of l moments when I feel afraid to be myself, insecure, unlo and wonderfully made. When I am broken, regenerate me in my mother's womb. Help me to let my light shin brilliant as a sea star in the dark hollow of the ocean. In appreciation, celebration and prayer, FPC Diaconate Hav Our Care Team Community through times of illness a involved with this wonderfu Sheila Kafer

7 h Bell t that make makes a joy of ordinary tasks. ut new Youth Director Emilia Attridge. Her r own brand of creativity and insight to ions work in progress continues! er been able to participate in the Open Door for details in the June Church bulletins. ith Jen Perry, the nutritionist at the Open it from nutrient-rich meals. Jen stressed that people who might otherwise go hungry. For as stark as whether they can eat or not but what aper that meals with a good balance of Ann is a real need there is a gray area where afford to eat foods that will to bar vathe Page 7 Chu Missions Comm Those Missions Keep Rolling Alon When she was chair of the Missions Commi Missions is a work in progress. An import recent years is to organize hands-on projects together. With our growing family and youth Missions-sponsored programs with church w Our outgoing-- and outstanding!-- Youth Di role in Missions activities during his time at F Jared has coordinated Missions projects with Groups. The Harvest Food Drive, the Ginge Wellspring Toy Drive involved the Sunday S job of assembling the Easter Baskets for the youth of all ages pitched in for the Chili & C House s education and job training program Thanks to Jared s initiative, Missions has lau High School Youth Group Community Serv joined the high schoolers for the Plum Islan Grouped also played an important role in th spring offices had been transformed to San December. The High School Youth group w to useful office space in time for business on The Missions Committee is pledged to prov expenses for work projects such as the New More substantial immersive construction pro are on the horizon through the summer HO range prospect of a kitchen refurbishment at The Missions Committee plans to coordinat sponsored events such as Hurricane Sandy d efforts. In addition, Missions support the UC We are especially mindful of children s need the community. Jared managed to frame the spiritual aspects the children and youth. This enhanced the y