FGUMC Prayers for the following families this week:
Leah Larsen, Joanne LaVista and Helen Lee
Lectionary Readings for this Sunday:
Acts 4:32-35
Psalms 133
1 John 1:1-2:2
John 20:19-31
The Faith Journey Continues...
The Many Rays of Hope
The Easter season is a time of hope. There still is fear, there still is a painful awareness of sinfulness, but there also is light breaking through. Something new is happening, something that goes beyond the changing moods of our life. We can be joyful or sad, optimistic or pessimistic, tranquil or angry, but the solid stream of God’s presence moves deeper than the small waves of our minds and hearts. Easter brings the awareness that God is present even when his presence is not directly noticed. Easter brings the good news that, although things seem to get worse in the world, the Evil One has already been overcome. Easter allows us to affirm that although God seems very distant and although we remain preoccupied with many little things, our Lord walks with us on the road and keeps explaining the Scriptures to us. Thus there are many rays of hope casting their light on our way through life.
- Henri Nouwen
Visit Pastor Cho at Panera Bread Resumes Today, April 6 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Pastor Cho is resuming his visiting hours at Panera Bread on Black Rock Turnpike beginning Today, April 6 from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Please stop in and say “hello”!
Go Dutch at Duchess is Back! Thursday, April 8 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Join others from the Fairfield Grace family for lunch
at Duchess Restaurant on Black Rock Turnpike
on Thursday, April 8 from 11:30 – 1:00 pm.
"Supporting Our Youth" Ministry
Before the pandemic, we had gathered together a committee that worked to send cards and notes and a small package to the youth in our church. This included junior and senior high school students and those away at college. We would like to send a new greeting during lent, and are looking for volunteers to help us. If you are interested, please contact Kristina Joukhadar at kjoukhad@optonline.net or 203-255-4814. Thank you!
COVID Vaccine Update
Fairfield Health Department is scheduling appointments for residents to receive the vaccine. Connecticut residents 16 and older are now eligible to schedule an appointment.
Please visit the Department of Public Health for the Town of Fairfield to learn how to register or call 203-256-3082 for assistance
The format of the 65th book will be changing due to budget considerations. I consider this will actually be a change for the better!
Instead of printing a "hard copy" of the book, we will be publishing a digital flip-book that will be featured on the church website. This format will allow for members to view it anytime. This will also allow for future expansion with additions as Fairfield Grace continues to grow in its membership.
I am changing the design layout and expanding the page count now that there will be no restrictions due to printing costs.
The word count for submissions can increase up to 500 words. For those who have already sent in their write-up, if they wish to send in a more detailed version, please feel free to do so. And please remember to send in your photo.
So far I have received 19 biographies.. everyone... please send yours in also. The deadline for submissions will be April 10, 2021. This will give me time to have the final product ready in time to have it live on the church website as we celebrate the 65th anniversary in June.
We want to hear everyone's history and this is your chance to participate! Be recognized as a part of our wonderful church community.
- Anne Ewing
HAVE YOU RESPONDED
TO YOUR INVITATION?
IT ONLY TAKES A FEW MINUTES
FGUMC Adult Education Team has purchased a subscription at RightNow Media that provides you a customizable library of biblical video resources.
Click on the link below to create your own account and access this library of resources
Let’s read one chapter of the Bible - one day at a time.
Pastor Cho will send you a daily email or text. Please let Anne at fairfieldgrace@sbcglobal.net know if you would like to read one chapter of the day and/or receive one verse of the day that Pastor Cho chooses to highlight from that chapter. You can receive both or just one.
chapter of the day = COD
verse of the day = VOD
We are currently reading from the Book of Psalms.
Share Joys or Thanksgivings with photos!
Send a picture or pictures that show your joys, thanksgivings or any moments you encounter God any where. Send them to Anne Regan, Parish Office Manager at fairfieldgrace@sbcglobal.net.
You can find sermons from last Sunday on the FGUMC website!
