SEARCH – 02/2021 – Annual Report

Since joining the NACCC, First Church has received six profiles and has subsequently interviewed four potential candidates

DON’T LET DOWN YOUR GUARD

Letting Down Your COVID Guard could Let Down Your Health! Selective updates from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Massachusetts Travel Order: Quarantining, testing and tracing. All individuals arriving in Massachusetts, including Massachusetts residents...

SEARCH – 01/2021

The search team posted the open pastor position at 25 seminary schools on the East Coast and the NACCC job board.

FIRST CHURCH RINGS BELL FOR THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST! – 2020

First Church Rings Bell For Birth Of Jesus Christ It was so nice to be at church on Christmas Eve to ring the bell! Burt & Francine

THE MISSIONS COMMITTEE DELIVERS!

Leggings, Sweatpants, Stretchies And Some Toys Were Delivered To The Recreational Department For Needy Children In Pembroke. Freda Burke, Chair of the First Church in Pembroke Missions Committee, sends the following message: This is...

THRIFT SHOP has entered a snowman for the Town Green competition!

The ladies at the First Church THRIFT SHOP have entered a snowman for the Snowman on the Town Green! Keep posted for how you can support them by voting for Nurse Margo ! Message...

FIRST CHURCH GIFTS TO PEMBROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Freda Burke, representing the Missions Committee at First Church, has delivered a gift basket to the Pembroke Military Support Group which “is made up of families and friends of our military members.” They “have no...

SEARCH – 11/2020

No applications received yet. The church profile and a cover letter was sent to schools with programs in ministry.

FIRST CHURCH PROPERTY GETS NEW PAVEMENT! – 10/21/20

We extend many thanks as well as great appreciation for the two generous donors who allowed the much needed repaving of the first church parking lots. Enjoy the new flat ‘trip free’ & ‘easy...

SUNDAY SUCCESS!

Last Sunday saw a success as we returned to worship in our Sanctuary with two services performed by Pastor Matt. We took precautions to keep everyone safe; We limited attendance, everyone wore masks, all...

NEWS FLASH – OUTDOOR COFFEE HOUR MEETING – SATURDAY – 10/10/20 @ 10 AM

Next Saturday, October 10, we will again have our outdoor Coffee Hour in front of the church, weather permitting. As it is getting colder this may be our last one. Hope to see you...

SEARCH – 10/2020

The Search Team welcomes back Pastor Matt and looks forward to a coordinated effort to find a settled pastor.

FIRST CHURCH SANCTUARY RE-OPENS TO SUNDAY SERVICES – Reservations Required – 10/04/2020

Dear First Church Members, The time has come for First Church in Pembroke to resume gathering in our beautiful sanctuary for Sunday worship! We will be returning to the sanctuary for worship on Sunday,...

“FINDING GOD IN PAIN OR ILLNESS” – 09/27/20

Finding God In Pain or Illness by Rev. Terry Martinson Comments: Another beautiful service and a strong, helpful message. Thank you Rev. Martinson for all that you have done, you will be greatly missed....

SUNDAY SERMON – “WHEREVER YOU GO…” – 09/20/2020

Wherever You Go… by Rev. Terry Martinson > Comment: I have thoroughly enjoyed Terry Martinson’s thought provoking messages each Sunday morning – looking forward to next week’s! Judy G.

HOW TO LISTEN TO GOD

How To Listen To God by Rev Terry Martinson Comment: Thank you all! Very moving message Betty W. Wonderful worship service today and the Sanctuary looks beautiful, pristine. I drove by the other day...

Coffee Hour & Church Meeting – 09/12/20

Pictures from Saturday’s outdoor meeting.

ALL CHURCH MEETING FOLLOWING COFFEE HOUR – SATURDAY 09/12/20

After our next At Church Coffee Hour there will be an all member vote to accept the very generous gift from two congregants which will allow the complete replacement of all paving around the church. Coffee Hour starts at 10:00AM on Saturday September...

Sunday Service – Is God Still Speaking? – 09/06/20

Is God Still Speaking? by Terry Martinson Comment: I enjoyed this service so much. Thanks to all who participated! Marge B. So wonderful to hear the organ played today. Very much enjoyed the message...

SUNDAY SERVICE – “FRIENDS FOREVER” – 08/30/20

Friends Forever by Rev. Terry Martinson

Lee Little

Dear Fellow Congregants, We are very saddened to let you know that Leland Little (Lee), beloved husband of Karan and Dad of Amanda and Maddie, passed away Friday August 28th 2020. Viewing will be...

THE MISSIONS COMMITTEE RECEIVES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS FOR DONATIONS

The missions committee received thanks for the donations of blankets and masks and health kits from Church World Services. First Church is thankful for the hard work and dedication its members have shown through...

Dorothy Sime

With sadness we share the news of the passing of long time Congregant Dorothy Sime who passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17 with her son and Rev. Peggy Files present at her bedside....

SUNDAY SERVICE – “STAY AWAKE!” – 08/23/20

Stay Awake! by Rev. Terry Martinson

PAINTING OF HISTORIC SANCTUARY CONTINUES

Watch This Page To follow The Much Anticipated Painting Of Our Church Sanctuary. Newest Pictures Appear First 08/08/20 – Scaffolding 08/07/20 – Floor Taping: 08/04/20 – Past paints applied. KEEP RETURNING, MORE TO FOLLOW…….

SUNDAY SERVICE – “ABUNDANT WINE, EXTRAVAGANT GRACE” – 08/16/20

Abundant Wine, Extravagant Grace by Rev/ Terry Martinson

Richard Dickie

With sadness we share the news of the passing of Millie Dickie’s husband Richard. Letters of condolence may be sent C/O Kristen at First Church In Pembroke, P.O. Box 576, Pembroke, MA 02359 –...

CNK LOOKING FOR LEAD TEACHER

The CNK school at First Church is looking for an EEC certified lead teacher to start this September. Please contact Director Jean Holland at cnkpreschool@gmail.com. Please share with family and friends that may be...

CAMPAIGN INITIATED TO UPDATE INFORMATION ON SUPPORTERS OF FIRST CHURCH

A Mail Campaign Has Started To Update Current Information And Verify The Accuracy Of Past Historic Information Regarding Individuals Associated With First Church In Pembroke. Below are some pictures of the work preparation that...

SUNDAY SERVICE – “LESSONS FROM A CHILD” – 08/09/20

Lessons From A Child by Rev. Terry Martinson Click here to learn more about about Rev. Martinson

FOLLOWUP! – OUTDOOR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP COFFEE HOUR – 08/08/20

Join Old friends Or Meet New People. Join Us At First Church Saturday Morning August 8th At 10:00 AM. Bring your own chair. Refreshments will be served. We will have some refreshments if you...

SUNDAY SERVICE – “BECAUSE THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD” – 08/02/20

Because The Lord Is My Shepherd by Rev. Terry Martinson

FIRST CHURCH IN PEMBROKE STARTS NEW PATH

Members Overwhelmingly Pass Changes At Thursday’s Official All Church Meeting On July 30th, 2020 as the sun was setting in a colorful display that would delight any sailor, the Membership voted to turn away...

PICTURES FROM ALL CHURCH MEETING

REV. TERRY MARTINSON TO PROVIDE SUNDAY SERVICES IN AUGUST

Rev. Terry Martinson Is Preaching From Our Video Pulpit For The Month Of August

SUNDAY SERVICE – “THE SYSTEM IS DOWN” – 07/26/20

The System Is Down by Rev. Eric Grear

SUNDAY SERVICE – “BROKEN” – 07/19/20

Broken by Rev. Eric Greer

ALL CHURCH MEETING – 07/30/20

The future search for a settled pastor of First Church is contingent on the vote at the 07/30/2020 All-Church meeting!

SUNDAY SERVICE – MARK: FINDING THE WAY – 07/12/20

Mark: Finding The Way by Eric Greer

OUTDOOR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP COFFEE HOUR – 07/11/20

Join Old friends Or Meet New People. Join First Church Saturday Morning July 11th At 10:00 AM. Bring your own chair and coffee. We will have some refreshments if you forget to bring your...