This Week at FCCLW 4/9/17

Published: Thu, 04/06/17

 
April 9, 2017                                                                 
 
Maundy Thursday


Join us next Thursday at 6:30 in the sanctuary as we remember Jesus' last night with his disciples with a service of scripture, song, and prayer.


 
Fair Trade Coffee

Several of you noticed that our coffee tasted better on Sunday! We are pleased to announce that we have begun using Fellowship Blend by Equal Exchange. It is fair trade coffee which means that the farmers that produce it are paid a living wage to produce it. 
 
Equal Exchange's mission is to build long-term trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound, to foster mutually beneficial relationships between farmers and consumers and to demonstrate, through our success, the contribution of worker co-operatives and Fair Trade to a more equitable, democratic and sustainable world.
 
Try a cup of Fair Trade coffee in a recycled cup this Sunday!


Entombed
You can watch Sunday's sermon here. At this point in Lent, we might feel some of Mary and Martha’s despair after the death of their brother. In raising Lazarus – a foreshadowing of his own resurrection – Jesus shows us the hope that leads us out of despair, the light that can lead us out of the darkness. As we approach the end of our Lenten journey and Jesus’ Passion, we, too, are called out of darkness and into light with new life and hope breathed into us.
 
This week, send a handwritten note to a friend (or even take her/him out for coffee or lunch) who is dealing with the despair of a personal loss.


Heart of the Matter


Join us Sunday, April 16th as together we celebrate Easter and begin a new series, The Heart of the Matter.  There will be an Easter egg hunt for the kids after the worship service.
 
The life and death of Jesus had one strong message that was both overt and inherent: love one another. The heart of the matter was love. Ziggy Marley sings, “Love is my religion…with you I share the gift, the gift we now know.” Time and again we hear Jesus offer the disciples a post-resurrection message of empowerment to give to the world what he had given to them. This Easter we will encourage one another to truly live out the heart of the matter.
 
Easter April 16th     Love is My Religion
April 23rd               With Glad Hearts
April 30th                Straight From the Heart
May 7th                  Hearts Overflowing
May 14th                No Trouble in My Heart
May 21st                Kept In Our Hearts
May 28th                Open the Eyes of My Heart –                                            Ascension Sunday
June 4th                 The Heart of the Matter –
                               Pentecost Sunday


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.

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!
 
 
 


 

 

 


 

 
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PLARN Party
All those interested in being part of the PLARN (plastic yarn) project, either by cutting bags, stringing the yarn,or weaving mats, come to the working brunch in the parlor after church on April 9th. Lunch will be served (compliments of Vickie Grimes) . Please RSVP to her or to Janet Lisle.

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 

 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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