This Week at FCCLW 9/24/17

Published: Thu, 09/21/17

September 24, 2017

Exodus: A Journey of Justice

On Sunday, September 3rd, we began a worship series that will take us through the book of Exodus, the story of an oppressed people who cried out to God and were led to liberation. Through word, song, and interaction, we will engage their story and explore what the Still-Speaking God has to say to us about justice and liberation. This Sunday we were assured of God's presence and heard the call to remember, tell, and hear stories of God's saving power. You can watch the sermon here.

While you're there you can take a look at a slide show of the ways you have experienced God speaking to you. If you would like, you can also follow along with the daily readings through Exodus on our website.

End Hunger Walk We will once again participate in the CROS End Hunger Walk on Saturday, October 7. If you would like to participate in the walk, see Janet Lisle. To donate, see any of our walkers. Samaritan Golf Classic Do you golf? Consider participating in the 12th Annual Samaritan Golf Classic on 10/15, supporting Community Christian Counseling Center. Proceeds from the tournament will enhance their ability to provide counseling services to those who would not be able to afford them. Our own Carol Lewis provides counseling services through Community Christian Counseling. You can learn more information and register for the tournament here. White Privilege - Let's Talk Beginning Wednesday night, October 4th, we will hold a 6-week guided conversation on race and, specifically, white privilege. This will be a challenging, but possibly transformative conversation. You can find more information on our website. Facebook Link 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.		Chime Choir Begins Again Join us this Wednesday, September 27th, at 2:00 PM in the sanctuary as we begin to work with the choir chimes again. If you have a basic ability to read music this is a wonderful way for you to participate in our worship. See Lynne Serratore for more information. Donuts This Sunday Our dear Faustina Appiah is in need of glaucoma treatment for her eye. The Mission Committee will send the proceeds from the coffee hour collection to her. She says " Tell everyone 'Hi, and I miss them'" Church Garden Vickie and Marty are working on plans for a new garden on our property along J Terrace to provide some fresh produce for our Community Dinner and pantry. See them if you are interested in helping out! 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! Hey, Thanks! You're sharing this newsletter with your friends! More people read (or at least opened) our newsletter than we send out. If there is something here that interests you, it may interest someone else. If a friend sent this to you and you would like to receive it regularly, you can subscribe on our website.