This Week at FCCLW 3/26/17

Published: Thu, 03/23/17

 
March 26, 2017                                                                 
 
Nehemiah Action


On Monday, April 3rd at 7:00 PM we will gather with 3,000 people of faith from 22 other churches all over Palm Beach County to hold our public officials responsible for the problem of homelessness in our county.

Our goal this year is to turn out 90 people (our average worship attendance). You should be invited by one of our Justice Ministry Network Members. If you need a ride, we will be car pooling from the church.

We are looking forward to doing justice together!

 
Pride Fest
If you are out at Pridefest this weekend make sure you stop by our booth. It is a privilege to stand with and for the LGBTQ community in Palm Beach County.



Pride Dinner on the Grounds



On Sunday, April 2nd, we will invite the new friends we meet at Pride Fest to join us for morning worship and lunch. Plan on joining us and inviting a friend.



Renewal Book Club
The book selected for the April 18th meeting is Balm: a Novel by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. Please join us in the parlor at 6:30 pm. All are welcome.


Easter Lilies


Easter lilies will once again be available for purchase in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is $15.00 per lily. The proceeds from the Easter lilies will go to the UCC offering One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS). This ministry responds to disaster and needs in the United States. 

Please pay for your order by March 25th.


Gleaning


We had a great day gleaning Saturday morning. We picked more than a peck of peppers! This produce will go to Palm Beach County Food Bank and the hungry and food insecure of Palm Beach County will have fresh produce this week.

 
PEACE Rally


We had a record turnout this year at our pre-action rally. 826 justice ministry network members gathered to strategize about how to build up to 3000 people turning out to do justice at our Nehemiah Action on Monday, April 3rd.


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!
 
 
 


 

 

 


 

 
 
Chime Choir
If you are interested in participating in our newly-forming chime choir, please see Lynne Serratore.  The group practices at 2:00 PM on Wednesdays.


Hospitality Team
We are always looking for a few additional greeters. As frequently/infrequently as you'd Iike. Contact Cathy Austen. Now seeking a few additional greeters for Easter 


Collecting Bags
Vickie Grimes' church in Atlanta, Virginia Highlands, has begun a new ministry of crocheting sleeping mats for the homeless out of plastic grocery bags. Each mat takes many many bags so we are going to send some up to help. You can bring your Winn Dixie, Target, Public, Walmart plastic bags to church and we will send them up to Virginia Highlands.
 
If you would be interested in starting a ministry like this here, see Vickie.


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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