This Week at FCCLW 12/6/14
Published: Thu, 12/04/14
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December 6, 2014
  Christmas Party This Sunday
Join your church family this Sunday after worship as we gather to celebrate
Christmas together early. Lunch will be provided and there will be music, baked
good for sale, and crafts created by members and friends of our church. Bring
your appetite and a few dollars to spend. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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Community Christmas Offering
 Last year we began a new tradition here at First Congregational United Church of
Christ. Instead of collecting an offering at Christmas to support the general
operating fund of our church, we decided to give a Christmas gift to our
community by supporting people and organizations that directly influence the
lives of others in Lake Worth and Palm Beach County. You can see more
information, including this year's recipients, and give online at our website.
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.
Poinsettias
Poinsettias will once again be available this year to honor or memorialize
loved ones. The cost is $10.00, with proceeds benefiting the Veterans of the
Cross Christmas offering. |
The Wait
This Sunday we read the ancient words of prophets that could have been written
this week! We began Advent by exploring the ways we wait, the ways we avoid the
wait, and acknowledging the presence of God with us as we wait. We enjoyed our
children participating with us in worship (thanks for your help Cathy and
Trish!). You can see Sunday's service here. 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. 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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