This Week at FCCLW 2/1/15

Published: Thu, 01/29/15


February 1, 2015                                                                         
                   
 
Join us Sunday after worship for all of your game day favorite  foods - along with some healthier choices. Also, don't forget to bring your  change (and your bills) to donate for Souper Bowl of Caring, going to CROS  Ministries of Palm Beach County.
 

DiscoveryOne Newcomer's Class
If you would like to learn more about what it means to be a part of First Congregational United Church of Christ, you are invited to join us on Sunday mornings at 9:15 in February to discuss what it means to be a Christian, what Christian community looks like, and what makes our church unique. Yes, it's early, but we'll have plenty of coffee and snacks! 

Valentine's Dinner and Dance

Join us Saturday evening, February 14th, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM for an evening of dinner and dancing. The meal will be prepared by the men and women of our recent cooking class taught by Chef Christopher Lepard. After dinner, there will be dancing with music by DJ Marcus and special guests. Tickets are $25 with proceeds to benefit the renovation of Studebaker Hall. Tickets may be purchased on Sundays after worship or by calling the office.  
 
The Steadfast, Frustrating Love of God
This week we basked in Psalm 62, being reminded of God's unfailing love for us and how that love is offered to all. You can watch the service here.
 
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.
 
  
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Coffee and Conversation

You are invited to join a new group beginning Friday, January 30th and meeting each Friday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall for coffee, conversation, and fellowship. See Janet Lisle for additional information. 
 
 
Human Trafficking Speaker
Becky Dymond, a licensed mental health counselor and founder/president of Hepzibah House, will be the speaker for the Women's Fellowship Meeting & Potluck on Thursday, February 5 at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Becky, who provides services to victims of human trafficking at Hepzibah House, will  talk about human trafficking in Florida and one of the trafficking survivors will join us to share her story.

On Sunday, February 15, following the worship service, Becky will give a power point presentation entitled Human Trafficking 101. She will share concrete actions that we can do to help respond positively to this very serious problem in the world and right here in Palm Beach County.. 
 
  
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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