First Church in Pembroke
"Weekly Happenings" – March 19 – 25,
2023
Please join us for worship on
March 19, 2023, at 10:00 am
Sermon:
By: Minister Miriam Theodore
Be Thoughtful, Silent, and Reverent for this the House
of the Lord.
Before the Service, Speak to God:
During the Service, let God Speak to you,
After the Service, speak to one another kindly.
We are honored on this day to celebrate and share in the baptism of
Jameson Robert Sherman
Mark the days of Lent and the Journey to Easter
Easter Flowers: First Church needs everyone’s help to decorate the
sanctuary for the joyful occasion of Easter. The cost will be $15.00 each.
April 02 at 10:00 am – Palm Sunday
April 06 at 7:00 pm – Maundy Thursday Service of Lights and Darkness with
Holy Communion with Minister Miriam Theodore. Together we remember events
leading up to our Lord’s crucifixion. The Deacons are looking for readers. Do
not hesitate to contact one of the Deacons if you would like to be one of the
readers for Maundy Thursday.
April 07 – Good
Friday Lunch – 12 2:00 pm – in Fellowship Hall; more information coming.
April 09 – Easter Sunday Service at 10:00 am – Celebrate Christ’s
victory over death with your Church Family. After our Service, join us out
front for FCIP Easter Egg Hunt.
Calling all First Church Bakers, Your help is needed!
The Event Committee needs your help. We are looking for bakers to supply us
with baked goods to sell on
April 15, 2023, the day of the Blood Drive. The Event
Committee would like to thank the members of
First Church, for your continued support. Last year s Bake Sales was a
tremendous success for
First Church. Thanks to the generosity of all of you. We could not have done it
without all of you!
Red Cross Blood Drive and Bake Sale April 15, 2023
First Church is supporting a blood drive on April
15, 2023, from 9:00 2:00 pm in honor of Joey Birolini
& Billie Hickey. Both Joey and Billie were outstanding young men who
positively impacted everyone; around them. Both young men were a huge part of
the Pembroke Community. Please keep both families in your prayers.
MONTHLY
MEETINGS FOR MARCH
CNK Staff: will meet on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Fellowship Hall at
2:30 pm. CNK meets on the third Monday of each month.
Trustees: will meet on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Fellowship Hall at
6:00 pm, followed by the Council meeting at 7:15 pm.
Trustees and the Council meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month. These
meetings are available via Zoom. Please visit Firstchurchinpembroke.org
for the Zoom link.
Missions: will meet on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the church at 11:00 am.
Missions meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
MONTHLY MEETING FOR
APRIL
CNK Board: CNK Board will meet on Tuesday, April 04, 2023, at 6:00 pm in
Fellowship Hall.
Thrift Shop: will meet
on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the Thrift
Shop at noon.
Deacons: will meet on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Fellowship
Hall after Service at 11:15 am. Deacons meet on the second
Sunday of the month. This meeting is available via Zoom. Please
visit Firstchurchinpembroke.org for the Zoom link.
CNK Staff: will meet
on Monday, April 24, 2023, in Fellowship Hall at 2:30 pm. CNK meets
on the third Monday of each month.
Missions: will meet on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the church at 11:00 am.
Missions meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Trustees: will meet on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Fellowship Hall at
6:00 pm, followed by the Council meeting at 7:15 pm.
Trustees and the Council meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month. These
meetings are available via Zoom. Please visit Firstchurchinpembroke.org
for the Zoom link.
On-going
Monthly Information for First Church In Pembroke
Flowers for the Sanctuary: The 2023 Flower Signup Sheet can be
found outside the Deacons Closet. Please call the office and leave a
message if you are interested in ordering flowers for a Sunday Service. Flowers
are a beautiful way to remember a loved one and celebrate a birthday,
anniversary, or occasion.
Sunday Fellowship: Thank you to all who either brought a food item or signed up
to bring one in. Please remember that these items can be store-bought. Your
generosity is appreciated. A signup sheet for this is in Fellowship Hall.
First Church in Pembroke Steeple Lighting: If you would like to light the Steeple for any
special occasion, you can contact Joellen Graham via the FCIP Facebook
page.
First Church Office Hours: The office will be open on
March 21 – 23, 2023, from 8:00 am. to noon. Do not hesitate to
contact the church office at 781-293-2584 and leave a message. Your call will
be returned as soon as possible.
Thrift Shop Hours are Friday & Saturday from 11:00 – 3:00 pm.
Spread the word about Pembroke’s hidden gem. Tell your family and friends. Why
pay retail prices? New inventory arriving weekly. Many items are on sale. Don t
miss out!
Please visit First Church in Pembroke’s Webpage: firstchurchinpembroke.orgor the Facebook page
First Church in Pembroke for the most current information. Thank you to JoEllen
Graham and Jay Hodge for keeping both sites current. Please do not forget that
you can join any Zoom meeting by going to firstchurchinpembroke.orgfor step-by-step
directions. Printed copies can be found in the office.
First Church in Pembroke 105 Center Street *Pembroke, MA 02359 *781-293-2584