Advent Sermon Series
November 28 - December 26
The pandemic has laid bare, and widened, economic disparity locally and globally. As we enter the Advent season, how can our churches become houses where the Holy will be born anew–offering respite, sustenance and care, opening the doors ever wider to those seeking shelter from the onslaught of life? No one church can do it all, but each can do something. As we study the biblical prophets that call us to care
for our neighbors and “make room in the inn,” the lonely and frightened spaces within us are filled with the light of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.
Join us for our Advent worship series beginning Sunday, November 28. We will also be providing a daily devotional throughout the season and we will once again have advent candles for you to take home, along with beautiful Advent candle holders created by Nelson Stone.
This week we dug a little deeper into what it might mean to make more space at the table. We also heard from Compass LGBTQ Center about the space they make for youth in Palm Beach County. You can watch the service on our website. Next Sunday is Joy Sunday, and we will explore how joy might just save the planet!
Sunday's Order of Service is available here.
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This year, we will be back together again in person for Christmas carols and candlelight as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Join us at 7:00 PM on Christmas Eve in person in the sanctuary or remotely online at fcclw.online.church.
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Epiphany Pageant & 3 Wizard Potluck
On Friday, January 7, at 6:30 pm, we will hold our first annual Epiphany Pageant along with a 3 Wizard (Magi) party. Together, we will celebrate the season by participating in a throw-together pageant (no rehearsal necessary -
just show up!) and will enjoy a potluck dinner together. This will be a multigenerational gathering, so invite your kids and grandkids - and feel free to come in costume as your favorite wizard!
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Our church’s tradition has become for our Christmas offering to be collected for organizations outside of our church that are involved in ministries of mercy and justice. This year, we are keeping it close to home by contributing
to three organizations right here in Lake Worth. The Guatemalan Maya Center works with the large Guatemalan immigrant community here in Palm Beach County, Path to College provides mentorship and college application process coaching to high school students who might otherwise not receive it, and Compass LGBTQ Community Center youth program provides support to LGBTQ youth and their families here in Palm Beach County. We are excited by the opportunity to to provide resources to these organizations
and support those they work with. You can bring a check with “Christmas Offering” in the memo or donate online.
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| This year, instead of our usual Chrismon tree, we will be decorating a Congregational Tree
together! We are asking you to bring a family decoration to hang on the tree in the Narthex. Let’s celebrate this Advent season and our church family in this very special way!
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Our precious member and friend, Ruth Merchant is currently living at Argo Assisted Living. She would appreciate your cards and
visits. You can write her at: Ruth Merchant; #306; 2939 S. Haverhill Rd; West Palm Beach, FL 33415. Argo is also accepting visitors. However, they do request that you call and make an appointment. They can be reached 561-963-8963.
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Our Food Pantry needs your love. We have seen an increase in our Tuesday night visitors and we are in need of the following items. Anything you can do to help support this important ministry will be greatly appreciated.
- Peanut Butter
- Pouches of Tuna and/or chicken
- Canned Vegetables (tab top and/or single serve sizes are best)
- Ravioli, Spaghetti, Beefaroni (tab top)
- Canned Soups/Stews (tab top)
- Single serve ready to eat meals
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Carolyn Ludwig, our treasurer for the past four years, will be retiring from the position at the end of this year. This volunteer officer position is well-supported by our trustees and bookkeeping service. If you would be willing
serve in this position, please contact Pastor Jason.
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- Gary Sitler
- Mark Stanford
- Harvey Littlefield
- Phil & Nancy Johnson
- Ruth Merchant
- Bob Davis
- Christine Hicks
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Thursday Morning Chat & Fellowship
Join us on Thursday mornings at 10:00 for virtual chat and fellowship in our “virtual parlor.”
You can join us by clicking here. The password, if you need it, is fcclw. If you join us by computer, clicking the link will download the necessary software and take you right into the “parlor.” If you are joining on your smart phone or pad, you will need to download the Zoom app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can also call 646-558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 718 419 400 and then Passcode: 839769.
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As another way of connecting with our congregation and our community, we have started a YouTube channel. Here, you can watch (and share) sermon and teaching videos as well as videos from our life together.
Go to our channel, subscribe to it, and share it with others. When we get to 100
subscribers, it unlocks some additional features we can use.
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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.
| 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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Thank you for your consistency and your generosity in your giving during our current unique and challenging circumstances.
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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