This Week at FCCLW 3/15/15

Published: Thu, 03/12/15

 
March 15, 2015                                                                         
 
            
On Monday night, our Justice Ministry Network attended the PEACE (People Engaged in Active Community Efforts) Justice Ministry Rally where we heard the latest information on the issues that will be raised at the Nehemiah Assembly, youth arrests and proof of identity for immigrants and we committed to a goal of bringing 40 people to the Nehemiah Assembly. However, our goal is to bring many more. The Nehemiah Assembly is Monday Evening, March 23rd at 7:00 PM. We will have carpools leaving from the church at 6:00 PM. If you have not indicated you are going, please email us to let us know. We are looking forward to a great night of doing justice!
 
 
Supplies for Faustina
In May, our own Faustina Appiah is returning home to Ghana. We want her to return home in style, so we are collecting items that she can use for housekeeping AND which she can use to stock a small shop she will be running to support herself. All during the month of March we will be collecting:
 
Personal hygiene products (mouthwash, toothpaste, tooth brush, hand sanitizers)
Cleaning Detergents
Soap
Tea/Coffee/Ovaltine
Sugar
Tomato Paste
Canned meats - Sardine/Mackerel/Corned Beef/Tuna
Soft Drinks – Caprisuns, Juice Boxes. Etc.
Stationery (envelopes, pens, pencils, erasers, totes, glue, rulers
Hair Products)
Lotions
Paper Products (toilet roll, paper napkins, Kleenex)

Please do not bring anymore clothing at this time.
 
The following may also be sent, please check with Steve or Grace Lipman or Carol Lewis before bringing:
Washer and Dryer, Microwave, Iron
 
 
PrideFest of the Palm Beaches


We will once again have a table at PrideFest of the Palm Beaches, reminding the LGBT community in Palm Beach County that we stand with them and that God loves them unconditionally. If you would like to take a shift at our table, see Barry Nicholson. 
 
Spirit Kidz
 
Click here for more information.
 
 
One Great Hour of Sharing
Next Sunday, March 15th, we will be collecting for One Great Hour of Sharing. This offering provides support for health, education, refugee agricultural and emergency relief initiatives in 138 countries by working with local, national, and global partners. 
  
 
Lenten Small Group Opportunity
 
  
Join us beginning next Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM in the parlor for a five week study, "Opening the Bible." Whether you are new to scripture or have been reading it your whole life, this is a great opportunity to discover ways to engage the Bible. Click here for more info.

Beach Cleanup

On Saturday morning, March 28th, we are going to hit the beach for Sea Angels‘ monthly beach cleanup. The cleanup begins at 8:00 AM and goes until 10:30 AM at Ocean Inlet Park – 6990 N. Ocean Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33435. See Janet Lisle for more information.
 
Renewal Book Group
The book club will meet at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, March 18 in the church parlor. Local author, Chris Brownstein will give geographical and historical background and read excerpts from her book, Along the Shore Path. Copies of the book are circulating among members and additional copies are available for purchase in Studebaker Hall. The book for the April meeting is A Path Appears by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.

Another Place
This Sunday, we spent time with the Ten Commandments and the story of Jesus throwing the money changers out of the temple, exploring the way God creates another place for us, away from the rule of Pharaoh. If you missed the service, you can see it here. 
 
 
 

 
  
 
Coffee & 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. 
 
2015 Scholarship Applications

We are now accepting applications for the 2015 College scholarship. The scholarship is for members of First Congregational Church of Lake Worth who are beginning or continuing college or vocational education. You can find the guidelines and application here or pick up a copy at the church campus. 
 
 
 
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!
 
 
Facebook
 
If you are on Facebook, you can keep up with what is happening "between Sundays" on our Facebook page. First, go to our page and "Like" us. However, just liking us does not mean that you will see everything we post. Each of our Facebook posts only goes to about 2% of the people who like our page. To make sure you see everything, after you like us, go to the pull-down menu on the "Like" button and click "Get Notifications." This way everything that we post will show up on your own Facebook wall.
 
 
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