“New Year, New You”: this is the message we get from pop
culture, year after year. We vow to make changes to our diet, exercise habits, or lifestyle, but in spite of those resolutions, many things stay the same. This may be cause for disappointment, but there is some consistency we can celebrate. God’s promises to us do not change with the calendar or the latest fitness trend. So maybe, along with focusing our energy and attention on making (and, often, breaking) promises to ourselves, let’s spend the first part of the new year also appreciating God’s
unbreakable promises.
Join us each week as we remind ourselves of God’s great and wonderful promises to us!
January 19th - God’s Promise of Faithfulness
January 26th - God’s Promise of Ministry
February 2nd - God’s Promise of Blessing
February 9th - God’s Promise of Guidance
February 16th - God’s Promise of Freedom
This week, we explored the promise of New Life and reminded ourselves of one of its symbols, our baptism. You can listen to the sermon here or watch the whole service on our Facebook page. Next week, we hear God's promise of faithfulness.
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A BIG THANK YOU to Lynne Serratore for the wondrous Christmas decorations she created for our sanctuary this year... and for all the beautiful floral arrangements that bless our worship throughout
the year. What a gift you are to all of us, Lynne!
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Beginning January 15th, we will gather to engage Father Richard Rohr’s new
book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For and Believe. It’s a long title with a hefty promise! Together, we will find out if it delivers. Each week we will discuss a portion of the book, watch a short video teaching from Father Richard, and engage in a practice to help facilitate the experience of the reality Rohr
describes. Books are available for $20.
Our Book Club continues to meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:45 p.m. in the parlor. January's selection is The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters (#4). Copies of the Florida UCC Women's Reading for Renewal Book List are in the Church Office. For more details, contact Carol Lewis or Marilyn Stone. Join us for discussion and fellowship.
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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.
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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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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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