Festival oF the ResuRRection

easteR MaRch 27 2016

We respond to Godrsquos call

by welcoming

everyone regardless

of ability age ethnicity

race gender identity

sexual orientation or

socio-economic

background To

proclaim in word

and deed the love

of Christ we affirm

that all may share

in the full life

ministry fellowship

responsibilities and

blessing of our

congregation

No matter who you

are or where you are

on lifersquos journey you

are welcome here

Welcome

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves United Church of Christ

MARCH 27 2016 FESTIVAL OF THE RESURRECTION EASTER ORDER OF WORSHIP An asterisk () indicates that worshipers are invited to stand in body or in spirit

Welcome and announcements Bob Moody Announcer At this time we invite you to complete an entry in the Friendship Booklet in your pew and to silence the ringer on any cellular device you may have with you

tolling of the Bell Mia Genazzi Campanist

Prelude Were You There arr Stephen Bulla (Rich Steed Flugelhorn)

lighting the candles Gwen Denoon Acolyte

acclamation (Responsive) Rev David Denoon Pastor Worshipers please note that the Pastor will be shouting his portion of the Acclamation Minister Alleluia Christ is risen People Christ is risen indeed Alleluia Processional hymn Christ the Lord Is Risen Today No 182 Pilgrim Hymnal

Newcomers please note The Pilgrim Hymnal is a red volume usually foundin a rack underneath the pew in front of you

Prayer of aPProach (Responsive) A Prayer of the Iona Community Phil Barbier Student Minister Jesus Christ we greet you Your hands still have holes in them your feet are wet from the dew and with the memory of our names undimmed by three days of death you meet us Now that you have risen from the grave just how will this unfold For you know how we have betrayed or forsaken you

But you come in peace to love us and embrace us We fail to understand how we puzzle at the reason why

Yes you have come not to fulfill our fears not to answer our doubts but to show us your face You are alive and the world can rejoice again Hallelujah Amen

song of Praise Halle-halleluja Trad Caribbean Halle-halle-halle-lu-ja Halle-halle-halle-lu-ja Halle-halle-halle-lu-ja Halleluja Halleluja

not for children only Tracey Harris Director of Christian Education

sharing the Word Philip Barbier Student Minister From the Gospels Luke 241-12 Pew Bible p 964

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves United Church of Christ

MARCH 27 2016 FESTIVAL OF THE RESURRECTION EASTER ORDER OF WORSHIP An asterisk () indicates that worshipers are invited to stand in body or in spirit

Welcome and announcements Bob Moody Announcer At this time we invite you to complete an entry in the Friendship Booklet in your pew and to silence the ringer on any cellular device you may have with you

tolling of the Bell Mia Genazzi Campanist

Prelude Were You There arr Stephen Bulla (Rich Steed Flugelhorn)

lighting the candles Gwen Denoon Acolyte

acclamation (Responsive) Rev David Denoon Pastor Worshipers please note that the Pastor will be shouting his portion of the Acclamation Minister Alleluia Christ is risen People Christ is risen indeed Alleluia Processional hymn Christ the Lord Is Risen Today No 182 Pilgrim Hymnal

Newcomers please note The Pilgrim Hymnal is a red volume usually foundin a rack underneath the pew in front of you

Prayer of aPProach (Responsive) A Prayer of the Iona Community Phil Barbier Student Minister Jesus Christ we greet you Your hands still have holes in them your feet are wet from the dew and with the memory of our names undimmed by three days of death you meet us Now that you have risen from the grave just how will this unfold For you know how we have betrayed or forsaken you

But you come in peace to love us and embrace us We fail to understand how we puzzle at the reason why

Yes you have come not to fulfill our fears not to answer our doubts but to show us your face You are alive and the world can rejoice again Hallelujah Amen

song of Praise Halle-halleluja Trad Caribbean Halle-halle-halle-lu-ja Halle-halle-halle-lu-ja Halle-halle-halle-lu-ja Halleluja Halleluja

not for children only Tracey Harris Director of Christian Education

sharing the Word Philip Barbier Student Minister From the Gospels Luke 241-12 Pew Bible p 964

anthem All Hail the Power of Jesusrsquo Name arr Hal Hopson

message of the day ldquoWhat Christians Have to Say Rev David Denoon Pastor about Immortalityrdquo

Prayer hymn In the Garden No 237 New Century Hymnal We share our gifts With others

InvitationOffertory Music Lauda Festiva Thomas Pearce (Canterbury Bells)Song of Praise Doxology with Alleluia Tune lasst uns erfreuen Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Praise God all creatures here below Alleluia Alleluia Praise God above you heavenly host

Creator Christ and Holy Ghost Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia

Prayer of Dedication (Unison)God of ceaseless new beginnings work your new creation among us In the resurrection you bring new possibilities out of hopeless situations so bless these our gifts that through them your hope may come to those who have lost heart Amen

ritual for the rememBerance of BaPtism

Introductory Words (Responsive) Dear friends as we come to this font of living water let us recall the meaning of baptism For just as the body is one and has many members and all the members of the body though many are one body so it is with Christ For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body ndash Jews or Greeks slaves or free ndash and all were made to drink of one SpiritBlessing the WaterAffirmation of Faith (Responsive) based on Our Creed 1900

Brothers and sisters in Christ do you believe in the kinship of all people as children of God I doDo you believe that Jesus Christ is the Way and the Truth and the Life I doDo you believe in the clean heart the unworldly life and the service of love as Jesus taught and exemplified I doDo you accept Christrsquos Spirit and Christrsquos teaching I do God helping me

Renewal of Baptismal Vows (Responsive) Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ I do Will you continue in the apostlesrsquo teaching and community in the breaking of bread and in prayer I will with Godrsquos help Will you strive for justice and peace among all people respecting the dignity of every human being I will with Godrsquos helpDistribution of Water Wade In the Water Spiritual (Childrenrsquos Choir Tim Cleary Director)Raising the Covenant (Unison) Covenant 1977 We who are called of God into this Christian community covenant together To seek to know the will of God To experience the joys and struggles of discipleship To proclaim in word and deed the love of Christ and To work for peace and justice among all people We trust Godrsquos promise of grace and forgiveness and the presence of the Holy Spirit in our trials and rejoicing

closing hymn Now the Green Blade Rises No 238 New Century Hymnal

Benediction

Postlude ldquoHallelujahrdquo (from Messiah) G F Handel Members of the Congregation are invited to come forward to sing with the choir Copies of the score will be provideddismissal Bob Moody With the Dismissal we invite you to share the joys of the morning with your neighbor Members please offer your hand to the guests in our midst and invite them to join you for homemade coffee cake and beverages in Memorial Hall

In celebration of 50 years of marriage Jane amp Charlie Brader In memory of our loved ones Bonnie amp Marshall Brooks In celebration of family and friends far and near Elaine Coe In memory of our parents Mary amp Mark Edwards In memory of Dean Fales Janet Fales In memory of Ted Haase June Haase In celebration of family June Haase In memory of friends and familyhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Jim amp Tracey Harris In memory of William B amp Margaret Kitchen helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipBarney amp Connie Kitchen In memory of Dick Kohler Jean Kohler In memory of Doris and Robert Lance Peggy Lavender and Marcia Jinks In honor of Lucas Kelsea Helen Grace Sarah Brendan and Brooke BJ amp Fred Kaul In honor of grandchildren Linda amp Laszlo Kopetti In celebration of my children Dion and BrookehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipRay Landis In memory of Alfred amp Elizabeth Matthes and Richard Mallette Carol Mallette In memory of Robert McCoy Carol amp Bob McCoy In memory of Floris Rottermann MillshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMartin William Mills In celebration of our 50 years together Helen amp Bob Moody In honor of our children Bill amp Shirley Moore In memory of our parents Bill amp Shirley Moore In memory of Paula amp AJ Musbach Thelma amp Ed Wohlgemuth Kenneth amp Joan Musbach In memory of Ollie amp Berrie Steed Rich and Ruth Steed In memory of Walter amp Mary Evelyn Wood Rich and Ruth Steed In celebration of meeting all the great people of First Congregational ChurchhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipAaron amp Mary Alice Wagner

Selected Upcoming Events | March 27 2016Saturday April 2 630PM

Sunday April 10 300PM

Saturday April 23530 Happy Hour600 International Tastings and Silent Auction730 Oral Auction

Webster-Rock Hill Ministries is hosting its Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser on Saturday April 2 2016 at the First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Doors open at 630PM and play begins at 7PM in Memorial Hall Gather a group of eight together and sign up by calling the WRHM office at 314-961-5082 The feedonation is $25 per person or $200 per table of 8Walk-ins and partial tables are welcome

UCC 101 Cleveland to Webster GrovesAre you curious about the origins and structures within the United Church of Christ Do you know what happens in the Conference and Association There is an opportunity for you to brush up on your understanding of the church locally if yoursquore interested Jane Porchey will offer ldquoUCC 101 Cleveland to Webster Grovesrdquo and discuss her experience on the Committees on Ministry Refreshments will be served Questions Call Jane at 314-961-0283 (Inquirers please plan to attend)

Annual Benevolence Auction and Dinner We hope you have it on your calendar By gathering together for a fun evening of good food and fellowship we will be funding our 2016 Benevolences where ldquoSpending is Givingrdquo The invitations have been sent out we have extras if you have family or friends to invite Tickets go on sale April 3

Please also think of items you can donate You have three options silent auction oral auction and the Giving Tree Put your creative hats on to think of unique items or get-togethers for both the oral and silent auction Please contact Joan Musbach if you have questions or items to donate Forms are available in the office

The Giving Tree focuses on services and goods people can purchase some examples are rides to the airport 2-3 hour sessions helping someone at home yard work tasks goodies to provide (such as cookies) mendingsewing tasks etc Please contact Nancy Rudolph if you have questions or items to donate We look forward to seeing you in April Laura Cooper Chair Auction Committee

God Is Still Speaking ndash Come Listen Concert Series of First Churchproudly presents the following upcoming

programs in celebration of our churchrsquos 150 years of ministry

Triumph Through Struggle A Journey in Music and Story ndash Sunday April 17 2016 at 4 pm

Featuring the First Church Chancel Choir Bach Society of St Louis Young Artists chamber orchestra Dr Ray Landis Organ and narrators Rev Cliff Aerie and Rev Jan Barnes ndash Triumph Through Struggle portrays powerful expressions of struggle and affirmations of hope through choral music of JS Bach

and organ music of Franz Liszt interwoven with story A free-will offering will be received to benefit Magdalene St Louis - a residential community

for women who have survived lives of prostitution violence and addiction A cheese and wine reception will follow

Earth Walk A Concert for Mother Earth ndash Sunday May 15 2016 at 2 pm

Featuring the Oicirckos Ensemble Jazz musicians storytellers dancers artists and community activists come together to share their creative compassion for helping

to heal the earth

We Hold in Our PrayersndashMargaret Donovan Shirley Durfee Mary Ellis Sylvia Fales Lesley Freerks June Haase Jeanne Carlson Ken Musbach Marge Neininger and Bob Woodsmall Thanks to our hospitality team this week Team 1 Leader ndash Linda KopettiEric BreitenbachLoryl BreitenbachPat Doyle GraceJeanene HarrisLazlo KopettiMichael White-LenardDarryl White-LenardBob WoodsmallCarolyn Woodsmall

Next weekmdash Team 2 Leaders ndash Doug Miller and Mary EdwardsDoug BartonKristy BartonLaura CooperRod CooperMark EdwardsBob McCoyCarol McCoy

ELECTRONIC DEVICE USERSIf you would like to follow our worship on your digital device a PDF file of this morningrsquos bulletin with links to other helpful online resources for worship is accessible online Our wi-fi connections are those with ldquofccwgrdquo in their names The password for each is ldquofirstchurchrdquo Once connected please go to our website wwwFirstChurchWGorg open the ldquoMorerdquo dropdown menu and tap the ldquoNewsletters Bulletin Sermonsrdquo item The page that appears will offer you an ldquoOrder of WorshipBulletinrdquo item with todays date Follow that link to view the mornings bulletin Announcements hymns and readings are linked from the document

Week At A Glance bull March 27 ndash April 3 2016Sunday March 27 Easter Sunday

955 AM 955 AM

1115 AM

MS Youth EducationWorshipCoffee Fellowship

Monday March 28 Easter Monday ndash Office closed

100 PM 700 PM

Center For Counseling and HealingBoy Scouts Troop 301

Tuesday March 29 930 AM 700 PM

Willing WorkersLady Electndash moved from 322

Wednesday March 30 100 PM 630 PM

Center For Counseling and HealingPastoral Relations Committee

Thursday March 31 130 PM615 PM 730 PM

Recorder RehearsalHandbell Choir Chancel Choir

Friday April 1 The office is closed The building is open 9am - 2pm

Saturday April 2 630 PM WRHM Trivia Night

Sunday April 3 Sacrament of Christs Table

900 AM 955 AM 955 AM

1015 AM 1105 AM 1120 AM 1130 AM

Auction CommitteMS Youth EducationWorship Sunday SchoolCoffee Fellowship Worship Reflection Childrens Choir

Finding Your Way at First Church

The Nursery Go through the double doors at the end of the Foyer turn left NurseryToddler Room is on your right (Dutch Doors) Our Child Care provider is Diane McCoyMemorial Hall Located at the end of the Long Hall Go through double doors at the end of the Foyer Turn left Go all the way to the end of the hallwayMeditation Room Off the Sanctuary in the Northwest corner is our Meditation RoomPrayer Wall This is a quiet space for prayer and meditation The prayer wall is provided so that you may leave your written prayersLibrary First Church housed the first library in Webster Groves Our library is still active with reference books novels CDrsquos of NPRrsquos ldquoSpeaking of Faithrdquo and ldquoOn Beingrdquo many childrenrsquos books and books of current interest Located to the right of the Narthex (Foyer) at the large blue bannerRestrooms Family restrooms are lo-cated to the right of the Narthex (Foyer) as you go to the Library (look for the blue library banner) and to the left of the Narthex (Foyer) just before the double doors

The Center for Counseling and Healing

Our Center for Counseling and Healing under the direction of Rev Linda E Smith provides a safe place for people who find themselves in emotional or spiritual need For appointments fee schedule or class registration please contact

Rev Linda E Smith Director LCSW RNBC

314-440-2096 lesrhssbcglobalnet

10 W Lockwood (at Elm) Webster Groves MO 63119 314-962-0475 wwwfirstchurchwgorg Office Hours M-Th 9-5 Building open Fridays 9-2

Becky Piening Office Manager adminfirstchurchwgorg Hours M-Th 9-2

Amy Escobar Communications Coordinator communicatorfirstchurchwgorg Hours M-Th 1-5

Rev David Denoon Pastor DDenoonFirstChurchWGorg Hours M-Th 10-4 Or by appt

Dr Ray Landis Director of Music and Organist RayLandisFirstChurchWGorg Hours Tu 1030am-630pm Wed 1030am-330pm Th 230-930pm Or by appt

Tracey Harris Director of Christian Education TraceyHarrisFirstChurchWGorg Hours Tu 930am-2pm Wed 930am-6pm Th 930am-330pm Or by appt

Gina Pona Coordinator of Youth Ministries GinaPonaFirstChurchWGorg Hours Tu 9-4 Or by appt

Selected Upcoming Events | March 27 2016Saturday April 2 630PM

Sunday April 10 300PM

Saturday April 23530 Happy Hour600 International Tastings and Silent Auction730 Oral Auction

Webster-Rock Hill Ministries is hosting its Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser on Saturday April 2 2016 at the First Congregational Church of Webster Groves Doors open at 630PM and play begins at 7PM in Memorial Hall Gather a group of eight together and sign up by calling the WRHM office at 314-961-5082 The feedonation is $25 per person or $200 per table of 8Walk-ins and partial tables are welcome

UCC 101 Cleveland to Webster GrovesAre you curious about the origins and structures within the United Church of Christ Do you know what happens in the Conference and Association There is an opportunity for you to brush up on your understanding of the church locally if yoursquore interested Jane Porchey will offer ldquoUCC 101 Cleveland to Webster Grovesrdquo and discuss her experience on the Committees on Ministry Refreshments will be served Questions Call Jane at 314-961-0283 (Inquirers please plan to attend)

Annual Benevolence Auction and Dinner We hope you have it on your calendar By gathering together for a fun evening of good food and fellowship we will be funding our 2016 Benevolences where ldquoSpending is Givingrdquo The invitations have been sent out we have extras if you have family or friends to invite Tickets go on sale April 3

Please also think of items you can donate You have three options silent auction oral auction and the Giving Tree Put your creative hats on to think of unique items or get-togethers for both the oral and silent auction Please contact Joan Musbach if you have questions or items to donate Forms are available in the office

The Giving Tree focuses on services and goods people can purchase some examples are rides to the airport 2-3 hour sessions helping someone at home yard work tasks goodies to provide (such as cookies) mendingsewing tasks etc Please contact Nancy Rudolph if you have questions or items to donate We look forward to seeing you in April Laura Cooper Chair Auction Committee

God Is Still Speaking ndash Come Listen Concert Series of First Churchproudly presents the following upcoming

programs in celebration of our churchrsquos 150 years of ministry

Triumph Through Struggle A Journey in Music and Story ndash Sunday April 17 2016 at 4 pm

Featuring the First Church Chancel Choir Bach Society of St Louis Young Artists chamber orchestra Dr Ray Landis Organ and narrators Rev Cliff Aerie and Rev Jan Barnes ndash Triumph Through Struggle portrays powerful expressions of struggle and affirmations of hope through choral music of JS Bach

and organ music of Franz Liszt interwoven with story A free-will offering will be received to benefit Magdalene St Louis - a residential community

for women who have survived lives of prostitution violence and addiction A cheese and wine reception will follow

Earth Walk A Concert for Mother Earth ndash Sunday May 15 2016 at 2 pm

Featuring the Oicirckos Ensemble Jazz musicians storytellers dancers artists and community activists come together to share their creative compassion for helping

to heal the earth

We Hold in Our PrayersndashMargaret Donovan Shirley Durfee Mary Ellis Sylvia Fales Lesley Freerks June Haase Jeanne Carlson Ken Musbach Marge Neininger and Bob Woodsmall Thanks to our hospitality team this week Team 1 Leader ndash Linda KopettiEric BreitenbachLoryl BreitenbachPat Doyle GraceJeanene HarrisLazlo KopettiMichael White-LenardDarryl White-LenardBob WoodsmallCarolyn Woodsmall

Next weekmdash Team 2 Leaders ndash Doug Miller and Mary EdwardsDoug BartonKristy BartonLaura CooperRod CooperMark EdwardsBob McCoyCarol McCoy

ELECTRONIC DEVICE USERSIf you would like to follow our worship on your digital device a PDF file of this morningrsquos bulletin with links to other helpful online resources for worship is accessible online Our wi-fi connections are those with ldquofccwgrdquo in their names The password for each is ldquofirstchurchrdquo Once connected please go to our website wwwFirstChurchWGorg open the ldquoMorerdquo dropdown menu and tap the ldquoNewsletters Bulletin Sermonsrdquo item The page that appears will offer you an ldquoOrder of WorshipBulletinrdquo item with todays date Follow that link to view the mornings bulletin Announcements hymns and readings are linked from the document

Week At A Glance bull March 27 ndash April 3 2016Sunday March 27 Easter Sunday

955 AM 955 AM

1115 AM

MS Youth EducationWorshipCoffee Fellowship

Monday March 28 Easter Monday ndash Office closed

100 PM 700 PM

Center For Counseling and HealingBoy Scouts Troop 301

Tuesday March 29 930 AM 700 PM

Willing WorkersLady Electndash moved from 322

Wednesday March 30 100 PM 630 PM

Center For Counseling and HealingPastoral Relations Committee

Thursday March 31 130 PM615 PM 730 PM

Recorder RehearsalHandbell Choir Chancel Choir

Friday April 1 The office is closed The building is open 9am - 2pm

Saturday April 2 630 PM WRHM Trivia Night

Sunday April 3 Sacrament of Christs Table

900 AM 955 AM 955 AM

1015 AM 1105 AM 1120 AM 1130 AM

Auction CommitteMS Youth EducationWorship Sunday SchoolCoffee Fellowship Worship Reflection Childrens Choir

Finding Your Way at First Church

The Nursery Go through the double doors at the end of the Foyer turn left NurseryToddler Room is on your right (Dutch Doors) Our Child Care provider is Diane McCoyMemorial Hall Located at the end of the Long Hall Go through double doors at the end of the Foyer Turn left Go all the way to the end of the hallwayMeditation Room Off the Sanctuary in the Northwest corner is our Meditation RoomPrayer Wall This is a quiet space for prayer and meditation The prayer wall is provided so that you may leave your written prayersLibrary First Church housed the first library in Webster Groves Our library is still active with reference books novels CDrsquos of NPRrsquos ldquoSpeaking of Faithrdquo and ldquoOn Beingrdquo many childrenrsquos books and books of current interest Located to the right of the Narthex (Foyer) at the large blue bannerRestrooms Family restrooms are lo-cated to the right of the Narthex (Foyer) as you go to the Library (look for the blue library banner) and to the left of the Narthex (Foyer) just before the double doors

The Center for Counseling and Healing

Our Center for Counseling and Healing under the direction of Rev Linda E Smith provides a safe place for people who find themselves in emotional or spiritual need For appointments fee schedule or class registration please contact

Rev Linda E Smith Director LCSW RNBC

314-440-2096 lesrhssbcglobalnet

10 W Lockwood (at Elm) Webster Groves MO 63119 314-962-0475 wwwfirstchurchwgorg Office Hours M-Th 9-5 Building open Fridays 9-2

Becky Piening Office Manager adminfirstchurchwgorg Hours M-Th 9-2

Amy Escobar Communications Coordinator communicatorfirstchurchwgorg Hours M-Th 1-5

Rev David Denoon Pastor DDenoonFirstChurchWGorg Hours M-Th 10-4 Or by appt

Dr Ray Landis Director of Music and Organist RayLandisFirstChurchWGorg Hours Tu 1030am-630pm Wed 1030am-330pm Th 230-930pm Or by appt

Tracey Harris Director of Christian Education TraceyHarrisFirstChurchWGorg Hours Tu 930am-2pm Wed 930am-6pm Th 930am-330pm Or by appt

Gina Pona Coordinator of Youth Ministries GinaPonaFirstChurchWGorg Hours Tu 9-4 Or by appt

We Hold in Our PrayersndashMargaret Donovan Shirley Durfee Mary Ellis Sylvia Fales Lesley Freerks June Haase Jeanne Carlson Ken Musbach Marge Neininger and Bob Woodsmall Thanks to our hospitality team this week Team 1 Leader ndash Linda KopettiEric BreitenbachLoryl BreitenbachPat Doyle GraceJeanene HarrisLazlo KopettiMichael White-LenardDarryl White-LenardBob WoodsmallCarolyn Woodsmall

Next weekmdash Team 2 Leaders ndash Doug Miller and Mary EdwardsDoug BartonKristy BartonLaura CooperRod CooperMark EdwardsBob McCoyCarol McCoy

ELECTRONIC DEVICE USERSIf you would like to follow our worship on your digital device a PDF file of this morningrsquos bulletin with links to other helpful online resources for worship is accessible online Our wi-fi connections are those with ldquofccwgrdquo in their names The password for each is ldquofirstchurchrdquo Once connected please go to our website wwwFirstChurchWGorg open the ldquoMorerdquo dropdown menu and tap the ldquoNewsletters Bulletin Sermonsrdquo item The page that appears will offer you an ldquoOrder of WorshipBulletinrdquo item with todays date Follow that link to view the mornings bulletin Announcements hymns and readings are linked from the document

Week At A Glance bull March 27 ndash April 3 2016Sunday March 27 Easter Sunday

955 AM 955 AM

1115 AM

MS Youth EducationWorshipCoffee Fellowship

Monday March 28 Easter Monday ndash Office closed

100 PM 700 PM

Center For Counseling and HealingBoy Scouts Troop 301

Tuesday March 29 930 AM 700 PM

Willing WorkersLady Electndash moved from 322

Wednesday March 30 100 PM 630 PM

Center For Counseling and HealingPastoral Relations Committee

Thursday March 31 130 PM615 PM 730 PM

Recorder RehearsalHandbell Choir Chancel Choir

Friday April 1 The office is closed The building is open 9am - 2pm

Saturday April 2 630 PM WRHM Trivia Night

Sunday April 3 Sacrament of Christs Table

900 AM 955 AM 955 AM

1015 AM 1105 AM 1120 AM 1130 AM

Auction CommitteMS Youth EducationWorship Sunday SchoolCoffee Fellowship Worship Reflection Childrens Choir

Finding Your Way at First Church

The Nursery Go through the double doors at the end of the Foyer turn left NurseryToddler Room is on your right (Dutch Doors) Our Child Care provider is Diane McCoyMemorial Hall Located at the end of the Long Hall Go through double doors at the end of the Foyer Turn left Go all the way to the end of the hallwayMeditation Room Off the Sanctuary in the Northwest corner is our Meditation RoomPrayer Wall This is a quiet space for prayer and meditation The prayer wall is provided so that you may leave your written prayersLibrary First Church housed the first library in Webster Groves Our library is still active with reference books novels CDrsquos of NPRrsquos ldquoSpeaking of Faithrdquo and ldquoOn Beingrdquo many childrenrsquos books and books of current interest Located to the right of the Narthex (Foyer) at the large blue bannerRestrooms Family restrooms are lo-cated to the right of the Narthex (Foyer) as you go to the Library (look for the blue library banner) and to the left of the Narthex (Foyer) just before the double doors

The Center for Counseling and Healing

Our Center for Counseling and Healing under the direction of Rev Linda E Smith provides a safe place for people who find themselves in emotional or spiritual need For appointments fee schedule or class registration please contact

Rev Linda E Smith Director LCSW RNBC

314-440-2096 lesrhssbcglobalnet

10 W Lockwood (at Elm) Webster Groves MO 63119 314-962-0475 wwwfirstchurchwgorg Office Hours M-Th 9-5 Building open Fridays 9-2

Becky Piening Office Manager adminfirstchurchwgorg Hours M-Th 9-2

Amy Escobar Communications Coordinator communicatorfirstchurchwgorg Hours M-Th 1-5

Rev David Denoon Pastor DDenoonFirstChurchWGorg Hours M-Th 10-4 Or by appt

Dr Ray Landis Director of Music and Organist RayLandisFirstChurchWGorg Hours Tu 1030am-630pm Wed 1030am-330pm Th 230-930pm Or by appt

Tracey Harris Director of Christian Education TraceyHarrisFirstChurchWGorg Hours Tu 930am-2pm Wed 930am-6pm Th 930am-330pm Or by appt

Gina Pona Coordinator of Youth Ministries GinaPonaFirstChurchWGorg Hours Tu 9-4 Or by appt

Week At A Glance bull March 27 ndash April 3 2016Sunday March 27 Easter Sunday

955 AM 955 AM

1115 AM

MS Youth EducationWorshipCoffee Fellowship

Monday March 28 Easter Monday ndash Office closed

100 PM 700 PM

Center For Counseling and HealingBoy Scouts Troop 301

Tuesday March 29 930 AM 700 PM

Willing WorkersLady Electndash moved from 322

Wednesday March 30 100 PM 630 PM

Center For Counseling and HealingPastoral Relations Committee

Thursday March 31 130 PM615 PM 730 PM

Recorder RehearsalHandbell Choir Chancel Choir

Friday April 1 The office is closed The building is open 9am - 2pm

Saturday April 2 630 PM WRHM Trivia Night

Sunday April 3 Sacrament of Christs Table

900 AM 955 AM 955 AM

1015 AM 1105 AM 1120 AM 1130 AM

Auction CommitteMS Youth EducationWorship Sunday SchoolCoffee Fellowship Worship Reflection Childrens Choir

Finding Your Way at First Church

The Nursery Go through the double doors at the end of the Foyer turn left NurseryToddler Room is on your right (Dutch Doors) Our Child Care provider is Diane McCoyMemorial Hall Located at the end of the Long Hall Go through double doors at the end of the Foyer Turn left Go all the way to the end of the hallwayMeditation Room Off the Sanctuary in the Northwest corner is our Meditation RoomPrayer Wall This is a quiet space for prayer and meditation The prayer wall is provided so that you may leave your written prayersLibrary First Church housed the first library in Webster Groves Our library is still active with reference books novels CDrsquos of NPRrsquos ldquoSpeaking of Faithrdquo and ldquoOn Beingrdquo many childrenrsquos books and books of current interest Located to the right of the Narthex (Foyer) at the large blue bannerRestrooms Family restrooms are lo-cated to the right of the Narthex (Foyer) as you go to the Library (look for the blue library banner) and to the left of the Narthex (Foyer) just before the double doors

The Center for Counseling and Healing

Our Center for Counseling and Healing under the direction of Rev Linda E Smith provides a safe place for people who find themselves in emotional or spiritual need For appointments fee schedule or class registration please contact

Rev Linda E Smith Director LCSW RNBC

314-440-2096 lesrhssbcglobalnet

10 W Lockwood (at Elm) Webster Groves MO 63119 314-962-0475 wwwfirstchurchwgorg Office Hours M-Th 9-5 Building open Fridays 9-2

Becky Piening Office Manager adminfirstchurchwgorg Hours M-Th 9-2

Amy Escobar Communications Coordinator communicatorfirstchurchwgorg Hours M-Th 1-5

Rev David Denoon Pastor DDenoonFirstChurchWGorg Hours M-Th 10-4 Or by appt

Dr Ray Landis Director of Music and Organist RayLandisFirstChurchWGorg Hours Tu 1030am-630pm Wed 1030am-330pm Th 230-930pm Or by appt

Tracey Harris Director of Christian Education TraceyHarrisFirstChurchWGorg Hours Tu 930am-2pm Wed 930am-6pm Th 930am-330pm Or by appt

Gina Pona Coordinator of Youth Ministries GinaPonaFirstChurchWGorg Hours Tu 9-4 Or by appt