This Week at FCCLW 8/3/14

Published: Thu, 07/31/14


August 3, 2014                                                                                 
 
School Supply Drive

 
We are once again collecting school supplies for both North Grade Elementary School. This school serves a largely disadvantaged student population and every little bit helps. Please consider picking up some  items during your next trip to the grocery or discount store and bring them to church with you Sunday. You can find a list of needed items on our website. 
  
This Sunday
We talked about seeds, weeds, farmers, treasure, and pearls and peered inside the Kingdom of God. You can watch Pastor Jason's sermon here. 

Next Sunday
Join us as we return to Jacob and journey with him as he wrestles with the Divine and is blessed by God.
  
P.E.A.C.E. Update
Because of conversations with People Engaged in Active Community Efforts, an organization with which First Congregational Church participates, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office will no longer be detaining people with questionable immigration statuses that are based solely on so-called "detainers" from Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can read more about the issue here.  Stay tuned to how you can become involved in our work with P.E.A.C.E. in the coming year.
 
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Book Study Group

Consider joining us beginning in August for a six-week discussion of "Practicing the Presence of God for Practical Purposes." See our website for more information.
 
Open to Grace Yoga
Did you know we have a yoga class here at the church? Each Thursday, instructor Sally Grillo leads a group. You can learn more on our website.

The Daily
The daily is back from summer hiatus! Check in each day for thoughts on the daily lectionary readings, links to inspirational devotionals and opportunities to pray for one another.
 
Online Giving
Have you explored the opportunity of electronic giving? You can choose to have a set amount taken from your bank account on a regular basis or you can make a one (or more) time gift by checking account or credit card on our website. Your regular electronic giving means that your gift is available for ministry even when you are away (or forgot your checkbook!). Thank you for your continued support of the ministry of First Congregational Church!

 
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