“Epiphany and the Magi” by Pastor Joy Matos
01/11/2026 10:00 AM “Epiphany and the Magi” By Pastor Joy Matos Order Of Worship SUMMARY: Pastor Joy Matos uses the biblical account of the Magi from Matthew 2 to explore God’s revelation of Jesus...
All Member Meeting to Vote – 01/11/2026
We need a quorum for the Vicinage initiative.
Pastor New Year Letter – 01/06/2026
Dear Church Family and Friends, Happy New Year! What a blessing: a new year and new beginnings. Although I don t like the extreme cold, I appreciate the feeling of a fresh start that...
“Where the Good Life Begins” by Pastor Joy Matos – 01/04/2026
or Joy Matos SUMMARY: In this sermon, Pastor Joy Matos presents Psalm 1 as the foundational “gateway” to the biblical Psalms, establishing a powerful contrast between the two life paths available to humanity: the way...
Weekly Happenings – 01/04/2026
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings January 4 – 10, 2026 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent, for this is the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God:...
Pancake Breakfast – This Saturday 8-10 am
Join us Saturday! For First Church in Pembroke’s Community Pancake Breakfast The Best Pancakes on the South Shore! 8:00 – 10:00 am The First Church in Pembroke Community Pancake Breakfast is not...
“Christ is Born, Let us Rejoice!” By: Minister David Greene – 12/28/2025
Presentation of 'The Chosen - The Shepherd'
Christmas Eve Service- 12/24/2025
12/24/2025 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Service Order Of Worship
Christmas Eve Sermon by Pastor Joy Matos – 12/24/2025
A Love Like No Other” by Pastor Joy Matos – 12/21/2025
12/21/2025 10:00 am FORTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT Order Of Worship Romans 8:35 – 39 “A Love Like No Other” Sermon by: Pastor Joy Matos SUMMARY:
Gail’s Children’s Moment – 12/21/2025
Worship Dancers – 12/21/2025
Memorial Service – Jean Altobello – 12/19/2025
Jean, born in Needham, MA, in 1936 to the late Carlton B. Kimball and Gertrude E. Kimball (nee Morton).
We Celebrate Marge & Welcome back Millie – 12/07/2025
Weekly Happenings – 12/14/2025
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings: Thursday, 12/18, 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting Sunday, Young Adult Alpha 1/04/26, 5:00 pm
“Joy In the Midst of Darkness” by Pastor Joy Matos – 12/14/2025
12/14/2025 10:00 am THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT Order Of Worship John 1:1-5 “Joy In the Midst of Darkness” Sermon by: Pastor Joy Matos SUMMARY: This sermon by Pastor Joy Matos centers on the theological significance...
“Praying the Beatitudes for Peace” by Pastor Joy Matos – 12/07/2025
Video presented of a guided prayer meeting structured around the Beatitudes.
Weekly Happenings – 12/07/2025
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings Thursday, 12/11, 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting Sunday, Young Adult Alpha 12/14, 5:00 pm
Poinsettias For Sale!
Only $12 each.
Pastor Joy Stewardship Letter – 12/03/2025
To assist in our financial planning, we invite you to prayerfully consider the financial commitment the Lord would have you make to First Church in Pembroke for 2026
Pancake Breakfast – 12/13/2025
Please note the change in date.
“Waiting in Hope” Sermon by Pastor Joy Matos – 11/30/2025
Hope is found in trusting God and that divine light ultimately triumphs over darkness.
Weekly Happenings – 11/31/2025
Happy and blessed and restful Thanksgiving
Steeple Light in memory of Scott Healey
Scott was a beacon of kindness and guidance to his family, friends, and the entire congregation at the First Church of Pembroke
Hanging of the Greens – Saturday 11/29/2025 2:00 – 4:00
Join us afterward for a delicious potluck dinner as we kick off the Advent season together!
“I Sing the Mighty Power of God” by Pastor Joy Matos – 11/23/2025
Pastor Joy begins by engaging the congregation with questions about football excitement to illustrate the concept of unrestrained enthusiasm, contrasting that with the biblical example of King David's exuberant worship of God. A significant...
Worship Dance: “Let Me Be the Channel of Your Peace” Jane Han
We are honored to present the leader of our church Worship Dance team.
Pastor Joy’s Letter to the Congregation – 11/20/2025
Of course, I am grateful for my family and friends, but this year I am particularly grateful for this church family.
Stewardship Letter From Moderator Jane Hodge
the “careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care.”
Weekly Happenings – 11/13/2025
Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!
2025 new member orientation
A joyful group
Stewardship moment by Minister David Greene – 11/16/2025
he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion,...
“We Can’t Outgive God” by Pastor Joy Matos – 11/16/2025
This sermon focuses on the Christian practice and theology of generous giving. Pastor Joy begins with a reading from 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, emphasizing that giving should be cheerful and that God provides all necessary...
Matt York’s Classic Country Music Revue – 11_16_2025 3_30pm
We are honored to present Matt York and his group.
Weekly Happenings – 11/16/2025
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings Thursday, 11/20, 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting Thursday, 11/20, 6:30 pm - Alpha for Adults Sunday, Young Adult Alpha 11/23, 5:00 pm
Steeple Light Memorial – Lee Little
Happy Heavenly Birthday to our loved ones, who are always on our minds and forever in our hearts
Altar Flowers – McLellan
In memory of his parents, Lois and Bob."
Bake Sale Volunteers – 11/15/2025
Successful Sale
Lee Little Blood Drive & Bake Sale – 11/15/2025
Thank you Karan, Judy, JoEllen,Mary, Francine, The Read Cross team and all the other volunteers.
“Serving Jesus” Veterans Day service by Pastor Joy Matos – 11/09/2025
This sermon draws upon Matthew 25:31-40, concerning the separation of the sheep and the goats, who are judged based on their actions toward "the least of these" (such as feeding the hungry, sheltering the...
Stewardship Letter from Jane Hodge – 11/09/2025
I ask that each one of us prayerfully consider our responsibilities as good Stewards of First Church.
Veterand Day Pembroke Suport – 11/11`/2025
Missions will place the Military Basket in Fellowship Hall on November 2 and November 9, 2025.
Weekly Blast – 11/09/2025
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings Thursday, 11/13, 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting Thursday, 11/13, 6:30 pm - Alpha for Adults
“Faithful in God’s Service” by Pastor Joy Matos – 11/02/2025
The sermon focuses on the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25:14-18, a scripture passage that Pastor Joy admitted was difficult to understand for a long time. In the context of the parable, "talents"...
Weekly Blast – 11/02/2025
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings Thursday, 11/6, 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting Thursday, 11/6, 6:30 pm - Alpha for Adults Sunday, 11/09 5:00 pm - Alpha for Teens
Set Clocks Backwards 1 Hour – 11/02/2025
When you go to bed Saturday evening.
Pancake Breakfast – 11/01/2025
The Pancake Breakfast is a year-round celebration, a testament to our unity and togetherness
“Good Soil” by Pastor Joy Matos – 10/26/2025
“Behold, the sower went out to sow…..”
Pastor Appreciation Day – 10/12/2025
Not just a day but year round!
Weekly Blast – 10/26/2025
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings Thursday, 10/30, 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting Thursday, 10/30, 6:30 pm - Alpha for Adults Sunday, 11/02, 5 pm - Alpha for Teens
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