Weekly Happenings: 02/19/23 – First Church In Pembroke

First Church in Pembroke

“Weekly Happenings”

February 19 – 25, 2023

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February 19, 2023, at 10:00 am

Sermon:

“Trim Your Lamps Early”

By: Minister Miriam Theodore

Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be 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.

NEW INFORMATION

Please join us on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

The 2022 Annual Report was handed out last Sunday, February 12, 2023. For those who have not received the report, please get in touch with the church office at 781-293-2584. The Council is asking the members of FCP to bring a dessert to the Annual Meeting for all to share. Francine will have a signup sheet after Service on Sunday.

First Church in Pembroke Monthly Meetings March 2023

Deacons: will meet on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Fellowship Hall at 7:00 pm. Deacons meet on the second Tuesday of the month. This meeting is available via Zoom. Please visit Firstchurchinpembroke.org for the Zoom link.

Thrift Shop: will meet on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the Thrift Shop at 10:30 am.

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.

Missions: will meet on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the church at 11:00 am. Missions meet on the fourth Tuesday 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.

On-going Monthly Information for First Church In Pembroke

Event Planning: will meet on Sunday, February 19, 2023, after Sunday Service in Fellowship Hall.

CNK Staff: For February, CNK will meet on Monday, February 27, 2023, in Fellowship Hall at 2:30 pm. CNK meets on the third Monday of each month.

Missions: will meet on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the church at 11:00 am. Missions meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Trustees: will meet on Tuesday, February 28, 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.

Thrift Shop: will meet on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the Thrift Shop at 12:00 pm.

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.

Missions: will meet on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the church at 11:00 am. Missions meet on the fourth Tuesday 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.

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 February 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. New inventory arriving weekly.

Please visit First Church in Pembroke’s Webpage: firstchurchinpembroke.org or 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. Do not forget to join any Zoom meeting by going to firstchurchinpembroke.org for step-by-step directions. Printed copies can be found in the office.

First Church Annual Meeting

February 26, 2023

First Church in Pembroke 105 Center Street
Pembroke, MA 02359 *781-293-2584