This Week at FCCLW 11/30/14
Published: Thu, 11/27/14
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November 30, 2014
  The more quiet and reflective Season of Advent that Christians observe each year
coincides - and contrasts in many ways - with the generally frenzied and
consumption-focused season of holiday preparation for a secular Christmas. This,
itself, makes Christians countercultural in the face of generally prevailing
commercial values and pressures. This year, we are invited to look at the coming
Christ Child as a clear call to engage in doing justice and... (Read more here.). |
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Day of Silent Meditation
 The Monday morning meditation group will hold it's next Day of Silent
Meditation on Monday, December 15th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bring lunch, drinks and
a jacket. Requested donation is $20. Call Nancy Lydon at 632-5040 if you
have questions. Music Ministry  As our Sunday morning worshiping congregation continues to grow in diversity, the desire has been expressed that we explore a wider variety of music and worship styles when we gather. To do that, we need your help! Do you play an instrument? Did you play an instrument and are you willing to pick it up again? We want to worship in ways that connect with people of many cultures and generations. Would you be willing to accompany congregational singing on a guitar? How about a flute solo at the offertory? How are you willing to participate in our worship service? Let Pastor Jason know Christmas Eve Service
Painting the Stars
 Mark your calendar for a new teaching and conversation series beginning
Thursday, January 8th. See our website for more information.
World AIDS Day Service
On Monday night, December 1st, Compass is hosting a World Aids Day service
at 7:00 PM. Pastor Jason will be participating. Compass is located at 201 N.
Dixie Highway in Lake Worth.
Christmas Cantata
"Glad Tidings of Great Joy," a Christmas cantata written by Robert Hebble
with narration by Jason Fairbanks will be performed at Church of the Palms in
Delray Beach on Sunday, December 7th at 4:00 PM. Robert Hebble will be playing
and Pastor Jason will be narrating. Poinsettias
Poinsettias will once again be available this year to honor or memorialize
loved ones. The cost is $10.00, with proceeds benefitting the Veterans of the
Cross Christmas offering. Order forms will be available beginning Sunday,
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Advent Study
Rev. Nelson Stone, a retired pastor and seminary professor (and EMT, and
scuba diver, and theatre set builder, among other talents!), will be leading an
Advent study beginning Wednesday December 3rd at 6:30. Come with your thoughts
and questions about the Christmas stories of the Gospels! Judged?
This Sunday, Reign of Christ Sunday, we looked as Jesus not as the one who comes
to judge, but rather as the shepherd who invites his sheep to be involved in his
work. You can see the service here. Gleaning
Gleaning, the practice of collecting excess produce from fields, has begun again for the season. Contact Ginny Somerville for more information and keep an eye out for our church-wide gleaning project after the first of the year! 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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