Life@First Congregational - God Is Big Enough!
Published: Wed, 10/07/09
 Loving God, Loving Others, Serving the World
October 7th, 2009 www.fcclw.org |
Are You Ready to Take the Next Step? 
Next Sunday, October 11th at 9:15, those who are interested in learning more about First Congregational Church and exploring the possibility of joining us in our ministry in Lake Worth as a member are invited to sit down with Pastor Jason for bagels and coffee and juice. We will talk about our vision as a church, what we mean by saying we are here to "love God, love others, and serve the world," and our relationship with the United Church of Christ, and how we see ourselves as a part of what God is doing here in Lake Worth. If you have been around for a couple of weeks or a couple of decades we would love to have you join us. We will be receiving new members into the church on Sunday, October 18th. |
 This Sunday we kicked off our brand new series, God Is Big Enough, by reminding ourselves that God is, indeed, big enough! It is a concept that is easy to get excited about and many of us did!
But on Monday (or maybe even Sunday afternoon), some questions might have started popping up. "If God is big enough, why did ______________ happen?" "If God is big enough, then why am I still afraid?" "Is God big enough to forgive me for ______?" Well, those are the questions we will be tackling over the next few weeks.
Next Sunday, October 11th, we will break open the book of Job and look at the subject of tragedy and suffering. We will ask with Job and his friends, "If God is big enough, then why is there suffering?" We're looking forward to another great morning together!
Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, we do not have a recording of Sunday's service. If you weren't here and you are curious about the service, ask a friend!
SERRV Sale
 This holiday season, the Mission Committee will be offering products to purchase from SERRV, a ministry that sells products made by craftspeople in developing countries. We have chosen a great selection of reasonably priced gifts. You can see them after the worship service on Sunday, October 25th, at Evening on the Avenues in downtown Lake Worth, on November 6th, 20th, and December 4th, and on our website here. New Group Opportunity
If you just don't "get" what the spiritual life is all about, if you have tried to be a "good Christian" but have repeatedly failed, this group just might be for you. A fulfilling, effective spiritual life isn't based so much on will-power as it is in a healthy view of God. Led by Pastor Jason and based on the book by James Bryan Smith, this 10 week small group experience seeks to accomplish three things: teach us about the God that Jesus knew and revealed, invite us to participate in "soul training" exercises based on what we learn, and introduce us to the benefits of traveling together in our spiritual journey. We will start on Wednesday, October 28th at 7:00 PM. Contact Jason if you are interested in participating.
 Join us Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM for a great meal and great fellowship!
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C.R.O.S. Walk  Next Sunday, October 11th we will once again be participating in the 5K walk to benefit Christians Reaching Out to Society. If you would like to sponsor a walker, find them after church on Sunday!BINGO is back! Gadget Drive  Do you have a drawer that looks like this? Well, you might be able to help us out! We are currently conducting a "gadget drive" to raise money for improved video and audio equipment in the sanctuary.
Here is how it works:
1. Go to this website and find the value of the electronic device you would like to donate (laptops, cell phones, camcorders, mp3 players, and more)
2. Send the item to Gazelle for free. (They are the company that is helping us with the drive).
3. Gazelle will send a check to the church.
How easy is that??!
If you have a gadget but don't want to deal with the website, drop it off at the church office.
If you haven't bought an electronic device since 1978, please forward this email to your kids and grandkids. They will have stuff laying around they may be looking to get rid of! This Week's Opportunities
Thursday 10/8 6:30 PM BINGO!, Fellowship HallSunday 10/11
9:15 AM Breakfast w/ Pastor Jason
Church Parlor 10:30 AM Worship Service
11:45 AM Council Meeting
2:00 PM CROS Walk
Monday 10/12
7:00 PM Meditation Group, Parlor
7:00 PM
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Tuesday 10/13
10:00 AM Meditation Group, Parlor
7:00 PM Trustees Meeting
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