This Week at FCCLW 10/05/14

Published: Thu, 10/02/14


October 5, 2014                                                                                 
 
          
 
Join us Sunday  as we all, from children to seniors, gather  together for an intergenerational worship service. We will be exploring the  topic of God's ten life giving words (The Then Commandments) in different ways  to connect with all of us, no matter our age! Also, we will be giving Bibles to  the children of our church. This should be a great Sunday together. Families with children are invited to join us following the worship service at South Olive Park for a picnic. We hope to see you there!
 
 

New-comers' Lunch

On October 26th, we will hold a lunch and informational gathering for those interested in becoming members or just learning more about First Congregational United Church of Christ. For those who have expressed interest in joining this is the gathering for you - so save the date!
 
Intergenerational Worship
Join us on Sunday October 5th as we all, from children to seniors, gather together for an intergenerational worship service. We will be exploring the topic of God's ten life giving words (The Then Commandments) in different ways to connect with all of us, no matter our age! Also, we will be giving Bibles to the children of our church. This should be a great Sunday together. Hope to see you there!
 
CROS End Hunger Walk


We will again be participating in the End Hunger Walk, this year celebrating its 20th anniversary. See the website for more information and contact Janet Lisle if you would like to participate. 

Family Picnic

Click here for more info.

Blessed to Be a Blessing

Beginning October 19th we will begin a new series, "Blessed to Be a Blessing," exploring how God uses people (and churches!) just like us to bless the world around us. You can read more on our website.
 
Renewal Book Club
Hamburgers and Hot Dogs by Rob Shindler is a book chosen by the UCC to be read this month throughout the wider church to highlight the problem of adult illiteracy as a social justice issue. This funny, informative, and heartwarming book is the true story of the author's volunteering to become a literacy teacher so he could teach his own twelve year old son with learning disabilities how to read. On October 21st at 6:30 PM, the book club will meet in the parlor to discuss this very inspiring book.  Contact Carol Lewis for details.

 
 
 
 
 

 


 







  
Engaging Exodus
This Sunday in worship we talked about our desires, where they come from, and how God can work with us to fulfill them. If you are going through a tough season, this might be a great message to listen to. You can see the sermon here.
 

PEACE Listening Meeting
This Sunday 10 people gathered to hear more about our involvement with People Engaged in Active Community Efforts and each of them decided to become a part of our Justice Ministry Network. We will introduce them to you in the coming weeks and explain how YOU can participate in making a difference in our very own county. 


Evening of Worship & Prayer


Become a part of a new tradition at First Congregational United Church of Christ. Join us for an Evening of Worship and Prayer. See our website for more information. 
 
 
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!

 
Hey, Thanks! 
You're sharing this newsletter with your friends! More people read (or at least opened) our newsletter last week than we sent out. 
 
If there is something here that interests you, it may interest someone else.
 
If a friend sent this to you and you would like to receive it regularly, you can subscribe on our website.

We're On Facebook!
If you are on Facebook, head over to our Facebook page and "Like" us to keep up with what is going on at First Congregational United Church of Christ "between Sundays."