First Church in Pembroke
Weekly Happenings
August 10 – 16, 2025
Please join us this Sunday for our worship service,
A House of Prayer for All Nations,
with Pastor Joy Matos at 10:00 a.m.
Be thoughtful, be silent, and be reverent for this 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.
Come One, Come All to First Church in Pembroke s
Strawberry Shortcake Festival Homemade biscuits, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and more! As part of the Pembroke Farmer’s Market,
August 9, 2025, 10 AM –1 PM (or sold out) $5.00
FIRST CHURCH AUGUST MONTHLY MEETINGS:
Deacons: will meet on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Fellowship Hall after Sunday Service. Meetings are held on the second Sunday of each month.
Thrift Shop: will meet on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 1:00 pm. at the Thrift Shop. Meetings are held on the Wednesday of each month.
CNK Board: will meet on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 3:30 pm, in Fellowship Hall.
Missions: will meet on Sunday, August 24, 2025, in Fellowship Hall after Sunday Service. Meetings are held on the fourth Sunday of each month.
FIRST CHURCH SEPTEMBER MONTHLY MEETINGS:
Deacons: will meet on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Fellowship Hall after Sunday Service. Meetings are held on the second Sunday of each month.
The Trustees/Council: will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Fellowship Hall. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month.
Thrift Shop: will meet on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Thrift Shop at 1:00 pm. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month.
CNK Staff: will meet on September 15, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month.
Missions: will meet on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Fellowship Hall after Sunday Service. Meetings are held on the fourth Sunday of each month.
The First Church in Pembroke Community Pancake Breakfast is not just an event but a cherished tradition we proudly uphold. It is a time for our community to unite, share a meal, and strengthen our bonds. Held on the first Saturday of each month, the next one is scheduled for September 06, 2025, from 8:00 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Remember, Pancake Breakfast is a year-round celebration, a testament to our unity and togetherness.
Flowers for the Sanctuary: The 2025 Flower Signup Sheet is now available outside the Deacons’ Closet. Feel free to contact Francine to order flowers for the Sunday Service. Flowers serve as a meaningful way to honor loved ones and celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or other special occasions. The current price for flowers is $45.00.
Sunday Fellowship: Thank you to everyone who brought a food item or signed up to bring one. Store-bought items are also welcomed. Your generosity is appreciated. A signup sheet for this is in Fellowship Hall.
First Church in Pembroke Steeple Lighting & Playing of the Chimes: If you’d like to light the steeple or have the chimes played for a special occasion, such as a birthday, anniversary, or in memory of a loved one, you can contact JoEllen Graham through the FCIP Facebook page. This is a meaningful way to honor a special event and share it with the whole community. The Steeple Lighting and playing of the Chimes symbolize our unity and support during significant life moments. It’s a beautiful way to share your joy or sorrow with the congregation.
First Church Office Hours: The church office will be open from August 11 14, 2025. Please feel free to contact the church office at 781-293-2584 or email firstchurchpembroke@gmail.com. Francine will respond as promptly as possible. Thank you.
Thrift Shop Hours: Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Help spread the word about Pembroke s hidden gem! The First Church in Pembroke s Thrift Shop will be closed on Fridays until further notice.
Please visit First Church in Pembroke’s website at firstchurchinpembroke.org or check out our Facebook page, "First Church in Pembroke," for the latest updates. We appreciate JoEllen Graham and Jay Hodge for maintaining both sites. For step-by-step instructions on attending any Zoom meeting, visit firstchurchinpembroke.org. Thank you!
First Church in Pembroke
105 Center Street
Pembroke, MA 02359
781-293-2584
Come One, Come All to
First Church in Pembroke s
Strawberry Shortcake Festival
Homemade biscuits, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and more!
As part of the Pembroke Farmer’s Market
Today, August 9, 2025
10 AM –1 PM (or sold out)
First Church in Pembroke
105 Center Street
Pembroke, MA 02359
$5.00