This Week at FCCLW 10/16/16

Published: Thu, 10/13/16

 
October 16, 2016                                                                 
 
Divine Dance Study


On Wednesday evenings from October 26th – November 16th, we will gather to discuss Richard Rohr’s new book, Divine Dance. We will also watch video interviews with Rohr discussing the book. See more information about the book and group on our website.
 
T Shirt Orders
We are taking orders for new First Congregational United Church of Christ T-shirts. The prices will be $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for children. See Gary Sitler for details and to see sample shirt sizes.
 
C.R.O.S. Walk


Seven walkers represented First Congregational at the annual "Stop Hunger Now" walk. Steve Lipman, Patricia Brother, Jordyn James, Jolynn Spangler, Karen Christensen, Allan Herbst and Janet Lisle braved the elements and joined congregations from throughout Palm Beach County to bring attention to the issue. To date we have collected in excess of $700. Thanks to all who support this endeavor.


Meet Terry Foley

Beginning in October, our "virtual church secretary," Terry Foley, will be taking on more responsibility for our church communication. Terry, who lives in Texas, has been producing our bulletins and weekly newsletters for the past two years. Now, she will also be editing our website and taking over responsibility for gathering news and announcements to go in our publications. You can email her at bulletin@lakeworthchurch.org. Keep in mind that announcements to go in the current week's bulletin or newsletter needs to be sent to her by the previous Sunday. For example, items for the 10/6 newsletter and 10/9 bulletin need to be sent by Sunday, 10/2.


Facebook Live


As much as we love gathering together on Sunday mornings, there are times when we are out of town or otherwise unable to be there in person. You can now watch our worship service live on Facebook right on your computer, tablet, or smart phone. At 10:30 on Sunday just head over to our Facebook page and join us!

Facebook
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.  If you are on Facebook, you can keep up with what is happening "between Sundays" on our Facebook page.

 


 

 

 


 

 

 
Domestic Violence Awareness

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Rebecca Keck, the violence prevention educator for Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, will be with us in our worship service on October 16th to make a brief presentation and will join those who are interested after the worship service to present information on domestic violence awareness and prevention..


2017 Mission Spending Plan
If you have not had the opportunity to see our 2017 Mission Spending Plan, pick up a copy this Sunday. In it you will find how we plan to allocate resources to practice faith, mercy, and justice in community. This is also the time of year when we make our faith promises for what we will contribute in 2017. You can also pick up your faith promise cards at the church.
Toiletries Needed
On the first Tuesday of each month we distribute toiletries to our Community Dinner guests. We are currently in need of small soaps, shampoos, deodorants, feminine hygiene products, wash cloths, tooth brushes and tooth paste. 

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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