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Greetings First Church Family and Friends,
I love this photo! It captures what we are called to do as people of faith who welcome the widow and orphan, as people of faith who stand up for the downtrodden. This photo also helps us imagine the next chapter in the Book of Ruth where a person in power, uses their position to protect the less powerful.
At my child's school, educators teach students to stand up for what is right. They call these kids upstanders not bystanders. Upstanders make sure smaller kids are protected. They see to it that bullies don't get away with violence. They keep their communities safe and welcoming for all people.
Ruth, as a woman and as a foreigner, was a potential target of abuse in her mother-in-law's hometown, but someone stood up for her. And his small acts of kindness took her story in a different direction. In what direction is your story heading and how might you be an upstander for God's love in the world? Looking forward to seeing you Sunday at 10:00 am.
You are loved,
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Sunday, July 22nd
Nursery is open, 2nd floor at top of stairs
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary
10:00 AM
Worship in the Sanctuary
Rev. Adriene Thorne will preach her sermon titled "Small Acts of Kindness Add Up"
Following Worship
A Time for Fellowship in the Peace Garden
Meet and Greet with the new Education Director
The Gym.
Wednesday, July 25th
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Men's Fellowship Breakfast
Park Plaza Diner, Cadman Plaza West
Thursday, July 26th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Congregation and Community News
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Sunday, July 22 after Worship - Meet and Greet
Interested in Teaching Sunday School to First Church Youth?
Available to meet our new Education Director?
Please contact Rev Adriene if you are attending and have not RSVP'd.
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 Summer Worship Schedule: Worship begins at 10:00 AM during the Summer and resumes at 11AM on September 9th. The choir gathers Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM, and there is no Thursday rehearsal. If you have considered joining, Summer Choir is open to all.
The following weekly activities will be on hiatus for the summer:
- Adult Bible Study
- Sunday School
- Youth Choir
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Window restoration - Double Your Impact
We are seeking offerings specifically to restore one of our glorious, historic Tiffany windows - the fisherman window on the north side of the sanctuary. A generous anonymous donor has offered to match all gifts made for this purpose, so the donor is willing to cover up to half of the estimated $18,000 cost. This restoration will bring out the incomparable beauty of another of our windows, and is necessary to prevent possible permanent harm. Please note "window restoration" on any check or payment made for this purpose, and submit it with the offering or by sending it to the Church office. Contact Annie, Rev. Adriene, or Stewardship co-chairs Odette Perriel and David Jones for more information.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED
What are YOU looking for in Christian Education at First Church Brooklyn?
If you have not yet, please complete the brief 10-question survey AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to help us bring you more of the things you want.
Thank you!
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Please use this link to sign up
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On Thursday, July 19th, our Food Pantry served 124 guests
with the help of 9 dedicated volunteers.
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Worship services are streamed live over the internet. We provide the worship bulletin on the website so that you can follow along. Tune in to worship at 11:00 AM Eastern time.
Missed a week, or want to hear a Sermon again? We have a podcast of Sermon audio (and video, when available). Click the "Sermon Podcast" icon below to subscribe.
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Please join Dimitri Moise for the launch of his latest venture: TORCH presents Insight
Saturday, July 28th at 9:30PM
The Green Room 42
570 Tenth Ave, 4th Fl.
Dimitri is a Co-founder of TORCH, dedicated to uniting marginalized communities through arts entrepreneurship. He is also a New York based actor, producer, writer, and entrepreneur, and beloved member of our First Church Choir.
Matt Podd, our versatile Organist will be providing musical direction.
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Ashley, Robert and Shelby meets up with Flat Jesus outside the British Museum.
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Reminders and Looking Ahead
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The Men's group meet at 7:30 AM in the Park Plaza Restaurant on Cadman Plaza West. The group is currently reading, "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community" by Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Clark Street Subway Station - REOPENED!
After many months of shutdown, normal weekend service has resumed to the Clark Street Subway Station (2 and 3 trains) nearest First Church!
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This week's eNewsletter was edited by Dianne Hutchinson. Photo provided by Robert Stevenson.
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Online Donations: Set up a recurring gift to the church through a secure online account. To set up an account or to edit an existing gift, go to First Presbyterian Church's website.
Flower Donations. We welcome flower donations of $30 or more in memory or in honor of friends and loved ones. Call Annie Solages in the Church office at 718-624-3770 or see Barbara Cummings during fellowship hour on Sundays.
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