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Worship Schedule Beginning September 6, 2008

Saturdays
5 p.m. in Friendship Lounge
"Come as You are" Worship

It will have many of the same elements of what we've always thought worship should have (music, Bible reading, sermon, Holy Communion, etc.) but offered in a much more relaxed and informal manner.

Sundays
8 a.m. in the Chapel
Contemplative Worship

On the first and third Sundays of the month the worship will use forms and music from the Iona Community begun on the island of Iona, Scotland in the 1930s. On the second and fourth Sundays we will use music and liturgy from the Taize Community in France, which draws the mind into the heart and places the worshipper in the quiet presence of God.

9 a.m.
Discovery Time

There will be a number of offerings for spiritual growth and for fellowship for adults as well as activities for children of all ages.

10 a.m. in the Nave
Traditional Worship Service

Our outstanding choirs (First Church, Junior, Cherub and Jubilation) will help to highlight our offering of praise to God. Our excellent Sunday School program will be offered at this time.

New Early Bird Sunday Class

The History of the Bible: The Making of the New Testament Canon
9 a.m. Sundays beginning June in Friendship Lounge

When, how and why were the various New Testament books written? Who wrote them? How did these books, and not others, become canon? Ehrman's popular style -- respectful yet provocative, scholarly without sacrificcing wit -- will make this an interesting introduction to the New Testament.

Join us for this 12-part series as we engage these and other questions with our video lecturer, Bart Ehrman, Ph.D. Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Vacation Bible School

August 4 - 8 from 9 - 11:45 a.m.

"Power Lab: Discovering Jesus' Miraculous Power"
Give your children a new enthusiasm for God's word - and for Jesus! As we engage kids with fun, science-themed surprises, you'll see amazing things happen. The delighted smiles...the memorable Bible points...they can all add up to making a life-long difference in the lives of your children! Cost: $20/first child; $10/each additional child; $30/maximum. Registration form

First Church Blood Drive

Thursday, August 28 at 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.

BloodCenter of Wisconsin is the sole provider of blood and blood product to the community hospitals in Milwaukee County, in addition to those in 27 other counties. In order to meet the needs of the hospitals and patients we serve, we need to collect six days a week, 52 weeks a year!

Our blood supply can only be maintained by your generosity. Cancer patients, trauma patients, premature babies and sometimes their moms need donors like you. Please be a hero and sign up to donate on August 28. Call the church office at 414-258-7375.

See This Month's Columns for information on other church activities.