Worship Series
April 24 - June 5
In this series, we will focus on surprising acts of God in the book of Acts. We all know the excitement and disquiet that come with the sudden reversal of our expectations.
The early Christians whose stories are told in the book of Acts have no shortage of surprises. The resurrection sets off a host of unexpected events and changes for Jesus' followers, even changes within themselves.
If our own spiritual lives have come to seem humdrum and everyday, these stories will awaken in us a new desire for God's work in the lives of unsuspecting, ordinary people like
ourselves. As we explore the journey of surprises in these texts, we will learn the spiritual habit of welcoming an unpredictable God and coming to expect the unexpected.
This past week, Rev. Victor Stanley reminded us of the power of Saul's experience on the Damascus road. You can watch the service here. Next Sunday, Rev. Harold Dom will ask us to ponder how we
are casting a shadow of influence in our lives.
You can join us in person or online at 10:30. Find the Order of Service here.
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Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 8
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Update on Pastor Jason
Dear Friends,
Thank you all for your love, support, prayers, and food! I am now at home receiving IV antibiotic treatments and staying off of my foot so that my toe can heal. I will not be in worship for at least the next couple of weeks and then we will go from there. I have also been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and have some
work to do to get that under control.
For me, God does not orchestrate events in order to teach us lessons. However, God is with us in those events and circumstances, using them for our good (Romans 8:28). Among the things I am learning is to pay attention to my body and what it needs (and doesn't need!)
I am looking forward to being back fully with you soon.
Peace,
Jason
UCC Issues Appeal for Ukraine, Calls on U.S. to
Provide Humanitarian Aid
The UCC, through Global H.O.P.E. and Global Ministries, will be collaborating with ACT Alliance and the Reformed Church of Hungary (RCH) to bring aid to Ukraine. RCH is responding to the situation
in the war-torn country through its agency, Hungarian Reformed Church Aid. That group has been offering humanitarian assistance since Russian troops first attacked Ukraine on Feb. 24. It’s working with elderly and other vulnerable communities inside the country who have not been able to leave, including immigrants and migrant populations who are experiencing difficulties crossing into other
European countries. HRCA is also working with refugees who are leaving the country.
Gifts to the UCC Ukraine Emergency Appeal will provide shelter, food and other care to war refugees and internally displaced people. It also will help refugees and asylum seekers from African, Middle Eastern and other countries who had sought refuge in Ukraine and now are twice displaced, as well as other citizens of more than 125 countries living in Ukraine.
For written prayers, updates, and the opportunity to donate, please click below.
We will also be collecting toward this in our worship services this Sunday and next Sunday. Look for the sunflowers!
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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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Dan Hecker - Gary Sitler - Mark Stanford - Harvey Littlefield
Phil & Nancy Johnson - Bob Davis
Christine Hicks - Terry Ralston - Ann Landrum
Victor Stanley - Howard Austen - John Button & the Button/Thibedau families - Melissa Merwin - Toni Kenworthy - Pat Gregg - Jason Fairbanks
Darling Dee Stone
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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.
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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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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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