First Church in Pembroke
Weekly Happenings
September 21 – 27, 2025
Please join us this Sunday for our worship service,
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.
Please join Pastor Joy every Sunday morning at 9:50 for a time of prayer before the service in the sanctuary.
Everyone is encouraged to come.
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings
Thursday, 9/25, 6 pm -Prayer Meeting
Thursday, 9/25, 6:30 pm Alpha for Adults
Sunday, 9/28, 5 pm Alpha for Teens
SAVE THE DATE: October 4, 2025
Calling all members of First Church, the Events committee needs your help. Please save the date! First Church will have a table at the Farmers’ Market on October 4, 2025, featuring pumpkin painting, decorating, and much more. Details will be shared soon. Volunteers are needed for setup, during the event, and breakdown. Please see Francine, JoEllen, or any member of the events committee. Your help is always appreciated. Donations are needed!
FIRST CHURCH SEPTEMBER MONTHLY MEETINGS:
Missions: will meet on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Fellowship Hall after Sunday Service. Meetings are held on the fourth Sunday of each month.
FIRST CHURCH OCTOBER MONTHLY MEETINGS:
Deacons: will meet on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Fellowship Hall after Sunday Service. Meetings are held on the second Sunday of each month.
Thrift Shop: will meet on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Thrift Shop at 1:00 pm. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month.
CNK Staff: will meet at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025, in Fellowship Hall. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month.
Trustees/Council: will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Fellowship Hall. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month.
Missions: will meet on Sunday, October 26, 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 October 4, 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 September 23 to 25, 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!