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 just an event; it is a cherished tradition we proudly uphold. It enables our community to come together, share a meal,
Sunday Service 06/28/2026 10AM “Lessons from the Healingof a Crippled Beggar” “ by Reverend Joy Matos Acts 3:1-10 OOW
Join us for First Church in Pembroke Sunday Service Weekly Happenings June 28 July 4, 2026 Happy 4thof July 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
Alice Bronzetti Nelson Today s flowers on the altar are placed in memory of Carol Nelson s mother today I am remembering my mother, Alice Bronzetti Nelson. She was a wonderful mother and truly a gift from God. She gave us unconditional love, offered comfort in difficult times, and celebrated every
Father’s Day Sunday 06/21/2026 “A Story of Two Sons and their Father” By: Reverend Joy Matos
Every Sunday morning at 9:50, for a time of prayer in the sanctuary before the service. “Everyone is encouraged to come.” Alpha Adult Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. Prayer Meeting: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join! “The Psalms” Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at7:00 pm,
TOOL SUNDAY “HARVEST OF HOPE” The Mission Committee is excited to set up a table in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in celebration of Father’s Day/Tool Sunday. We will place envelopes and detailed information about CWS “HARVEST OF HOPE” in the pews. Judy, Gail, Mary, Marge, and Lexi warmly thank everyone in the congregation for
Children’s Sunday 06/14/2026 10AM “Jesus Loves the Little Children“ by Pastor Joy Matos Mark 10: 13-16 OOW
Communion Sunday 06/07/2026 10AM “Praising God in theMidst of the Storm” ” by Pastor Joy Matos Job 1:13-22 OOW SUMMARY: Pastor Joy talked about a man named Job who went through very hard times. In just one day, Job lost all his money, his animals, and even his children. Most people would be very angry
05/31/2026 10AM “Accepting All Things With Joy” by Pastor Merrily Harris Luke 1:39-57 NIV OOW SUMMARY: Mary trusted God when she found out she was pregnant. This was a very hard and scary change for her. Pastor Harris says we should trust God just like Mary did. We do not need to worry about our
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings May 31 June 6, 2026 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. First Church Steeple will be lit May
First Church Steeple will be lit May 30 – June 5, 2026,in memory of Miranda OwenAlways in our hearts love you MirandaXOXOXO – Rachel
Pentecost Sunday Service 05/24/2026 10AM “The Work of the Holy Spirit” by Rev. Joy Matos John 65: 5-15 OOW
First Church Pembroke Established in 1712 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 The office will be closed
2026 First Church in Pembroke Military Basket for Pembroke Military Support Group Missions will be setting up their Military Basket in Fellowship Hall for your donations over the next few weeks. Memorial Day is Monday, May 25th. The Procession will end here at First Church, at which time the Missions Committee will present our
Sunday 05/17/2026 10AM “How to Experience Overflowing Joy” by Rev. Joy Matos John 15:1-11 OOW
First Church Pembroke was Established in 1712 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. Please join Pastor Joy for the following Events at FCIP.
Sunday 05/10/2026 10AM “Take Time for Joy” by Pastor Joy Matos Luke 10: 38-42 OOW Summary:Time with God relieves heavy burdens. Choosing spiritual presence replaces exhaustion with joy. This “one thing” changes how you spend your energy. This focus on “the one thing needed” serves as a vital entry point for deeper reflection on spiritual
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings May 10 – 16, 2026 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. Today’s flowers on the altar are
Mother s Day & Blanket Sunday, May 03 & 10, 2026 Her children arise up, and call her blessed . . . Proverbs 31:28 The Missions Committee will have a table set up in Fellowship Hall this Sunday, May 3, & Sunday, May 10, 2026, to celebrate Mother s Day and Blanket
Communion Sunday Service Sunday 05/03/2026 10AM “The Peace That God Gives” by Pastor Joy Matos John 14:15-27 OOW SUMMARY: At its heart, the message of Pastor Joy Matos is a call to move beyond the fatigue of transactional faith and enter the sanctuary of the heart where divine peace resides. This sermon explores the profound
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings May 3 – 9, 2026 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. The Missions will
In Loving Memory of Howard Howie A. Nelson Jr. May 3, 1946 October 22, 1988 Today we remember and honor Howard Howie A. Nelson Jr. on his birthday a day that remains deeply meaningful to all who knew and loved him. Howie bravely served his country with honor, completing two tours of duty in Vietnam. During
Sunday Service – 04/26/2026 10AM “As For You…” by Pastor Joy Matos Joshua 23:1-8 OOW
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings April 26 May 2, 2026 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. This week
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Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Paul Richard Burke April 25, 2026 11:00 AM First Church in Pembroke 105 Center Street Pembroke, MA 02359 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 This week s steeple lighting at The First Church in Pembroke, April
Sunday, April 19, 2026 The Installation Service of Reverend Joy Matos 10:00 AM Worship Service by Minister David Greene 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Vicinage Council 3:30 pm Break with Light refreshments 4:00 – 5:15 Installation of Reverend Joy Matos
Joey Birolini & Billy Hickey The First Church steeple will be lit from April 17 to April 24, 2026, in memory of Joey Birolini and Billy Hickey. They were remarkable young men whose influence positively affected everyone around them. They are sincerely missed. First Church in Pembroke 105
“Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?” by Minister David Greene Psalm 103 OOW
Please join your Church Family on April 19, 2026, For the Installation of Reverend Joy Matos 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Vicinage Council 3:30 pm Break with Light refreshments 4:00 – 5:15 Installation of Reverend Joy Matos Dinner will immediately follow We need everyone’s help making appetizers, desserts, serving, cleaning up during and after the
A series of group conversations that explore the basics of the Christian faith. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your background or beliefs.
Sunday Worship Service April 12, 2026 – 10:00 AM “Faith Like Caleb’s” by Pastor Joy Matos Joshua 14:6-14 OOW SUMMARY: This sermon tells the story of a man named Caleb who trusted God with his whole heart. Long ago, Caleb was one of twelve men sent to look at a new land. Most of the
First Church Pembroke was Established in 1712 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. The altar flowers & steeple are a special tribute to the
Flowers on the altar and the steeple at First Church will be lit from April 09 – 16, 2026, in memory and honor of Scott Healey, who passed away 8 years ago on April 12, 2018. Scott was a guiding light to his loving family, friends, and the congregation of the First Church of Pembroke.
Attend the 2026 Annual Meeting and Conference of the NACCC! The NACCC is delighted to invite you to the 72nd Annual Meeting and Conference of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches, taking place June 27–30, 2026, in Springfield, Massachusetts! This year’s theme is “Hope and a Future”, inspired by Jeremiah 29:11 — a reminder
EASTER SUNDAY COMMUNION SERVICE 10:00 AM “GOD’S RESURRECTION POWER” by Pastor Joy Matos Luke 24: 1-12 OOW SUMMARY: On the first day of the week, a group of women arrived at a tomb expecting to tend to a corpse, only to find an empty space and a staggering mystery. When they rushed back to share
April 5, 2026 Dear Church Family and Friends, Happy Easter! I hope you will be able to join us this morning for our Resurrection Sunday celebration service. Jesus is alive! And we have an opportunity to rejoice in it together. Also, tomorrow, Monday, April 6th, at 6:30 p.m. we will kick off our spring session
First Church in Pembroke “Easter Happenings” April 5 – 11, 2026 Please join Reverend Joy for worship With your church family on Easter Sunday, April 05, 2026, at 10:00 AM Easter celebrates Christ’s victory over death. Please join Reverend Joy for the following Events at FCIP. Every Sunday morning at 9:50, for a time
First Church in PembrokeMaundy Thursday Service April 2, 2026With Pastor Joy Please join First Church in Pembroke onThursday, April 2, 2026, at 7:00 P.M.for a Service of Lights and DarknessTogether, we remember events leading up toour Lord’s crucifixion.
Good Friday Holy Vigil Take a few minutes out of your busy day to stop by theFirst Church in Pembroke for a time of silent prayer and contemplation.The First Church Sanctuary will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.April 3 2026 First Church in Pembroke105 Center StreetPembroke, MA 02359
First Church in Pembroke Easter Sunday APRIL 5, 2026 THE EASTER TULIPS & LILIES BEAUTIFYING THE SANCTUARY ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD IN LOVING MEMORY AND HONOR OF LOVED ONES. In Memory of Kitty & Thomas Fee ~~ Kathi & Family In Loving Memory of Robert Graham – Judy, JoEllen, Rob, Nicholas &
Palm Sunday Service March 29, 2026 10:00 AM “Christ Revealed” by Pastor Joy Matos Luke 19:28-38 Order Of Worship SUMMARY: Jesus went to the big city. He chose to ride on a young donkey instead of a tall war horse. This showed everyone he was a humble king. Many people were very happy to see
The next day, the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the king of Israel! First Church
Sunday Service March 22, 2026 10:00 AM “Correcting a Mistake” by Pastor Joy Matos Joshua 9:1-15 Order Of Worship SUMMARY: Life is full of mistakes. Sometimes we forget an appointment, but other times we make big choices without asking God what He thinks. This sermon shows us a common pattern: when things are going well,
The altar flowers at First Church in Pembroke today are a special tribute to my parents. Forever in my heart,Don
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings March 22 – 28, 2026 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. Please join Pastor