First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings
October 20 – 26, 2024
We invite all to attend First Church in Pembroke for our
Sunday Worship Service, which is very significant for our community.
Please join us on October 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
Be Strong in the Lord
By: Pastor Joy Matos
Be Thoughtful, Be Silent,
Be Reverent, for this is 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.
Our esteemed Pastor Joy Matos will lead the book group, and we eagerly anticipate our next meeting on October 21, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you all there.
As we approach Veteran s Day on Monday, November 11, 2024, we are reminded of the invaluable service of the Military Support Group of Pembroke . In the spirit of support, we will be setting up a Military Basket in Fellowship Hall for the next few weeks for your generous donations. Please see the insert for more details.
November 30, 2024: Deacons would like all to join them for the Hanging of the Greens and decorate the Narthex and Sanctuary. Also, the Deacons would like to request each family to bring in a Christmas Ornament to hang on the Christmas Tree in the Sanctuary.
We encourage everyone to join us for First Church s October Monthly Meetings. Your participation is important to us!
CNK Board: will meet on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in Fellowship Hall at 6:00 pm.
Missions will meet on Sunday, October 27, 2024, in Fellowship Hall after Sunday Service. Missions meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
We encourage everyone to join us for First Church s November Monthly Meetings. Your participation is important to us!
Deacons: will meet on Sunday, November 08, 2024, after Sunday Service in Fellowship Hall. This meeting is available via Zoom. Please visit Firstchurchinpembroke.org for the Zoom link.
Thrift Shop: will meet on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Thrift Shop at 1:00 pm.
CNK Staff: will meet on Monday, November 18, 2024, in Fellowship Hall at 2:30 pm.
Trustees: will meet on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 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 Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Fellowship Hall after Sunday Service. Missions meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
CNK Board: TBD
On-going Information for 2024
The First Church in Pembroke Community Pancake Breakfast is not just an event, but a cherished tradition that we uphold with pride. It’s a time for our community to come together, share a meal, and strengthen our bonds. Held on the first Saturday of each month, the next one is on November 03, 2024, from 8 10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Remember, Pancake Breakfast is a year-round celebration!
Flowers for the Sanctuary: The 2024 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 Sunday Service. Flowers are a beautiful way to remember a loved one and celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or any other special event. The cost of the flowers is now $40.00.
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, such as a birthday, anniversary, or in memory of a loved one, you can contact JoEllen Graham via the FCIP Facebook page. This is a unique way to mark a special event and share it with the entire community.
First Church Office Hours: The church office will be open October 21 – 23, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Do not hesitate to contact the church office at 781-293-2584 or email firstchurchpembroke@gmail.com. Francine will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you.
Thrift Shop Hours: Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Spread the word about Pembroke s hidden gem. Tell your family and friends. NEW inventory arrives weekly.
Please visit First Church in Pembroke s Website, firstchurchinpembroke.org, or the Facebook page, First Church in Pembroke, for 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 visiting firstchurchinpembroke.org for step-by-step directions.
First Church in Pembroke
105 Center Street Pembroke, MA 02359
Church Office 781-293-2584