02/01/2026 10:00 AM “When You Don’t Know…” By Pastor Joy Matos Order Of Worship Isaiah 26:3-8 SUMMARY: In “When You Don’t Know,…” Pastor Joy Matos addresses the universal human problem of navigating uncertainty, using the analogy of an uncontrollable storm to represent life’s anxieties. The sermon presents a clear, scriptural solution: placing unwavering trust in
01/25/2026 10:00 AM “We are the Body of Christ” By Pastor Joy Matos Order Of Worship 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 SUMMARY: Pastor Joy Matos’s sermon uses the central metaphor of the Church as the Body of Christ to deliver a powerful message of unity in diversity. The core teaching emphasizes that God intentionally brings together people
01/18/2026 10:00 AM “Put Your Hope in God” By Pastor Joy Matos Order Of Worship Psalms 42:1-6 SUMMARY: While spiritual practices are essential, their efficacy is not rooted in human discipline but in the unchanging character and covenant promises of God Himself. Hope, therefore, is not a product of what we do, but a response
Deriving from the concept of "vicinage," meaning neighborhood or local area.
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 to the wider world, establishing the narrative as a foundation for a deeper examination of faith and response. Before delving into
We need a quorum for the Vicinage initiative.
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 the new year brings, and hope for the future, and of course, the ever-so-slight (but noticeable) increase in daylight hours. God
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 of the righteous and the way of the wicked. The righteous individual is depicted through the central metaphor of a thriving
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: During the Service, let God Speak to you, After the Service, speak to one another kindly. Please join
Presentation of 'The Chosen - The Shepherd'
12/24/2025 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Service Order Of Worship
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:
Jean, born in Needham, MA, in 1936 to the late Carlton B. Kimball and Gertrude E. Kimball (nee Morton).
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings: Thursday, 12/18, 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting Sunday, Young Adult Alpha 1/04/26, 5:00 pm
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 of joy as a divine gift that persists even during difficult times. By connecting the biblical prophecies of Isaiah to the
Video presented of a guided prayer meeting structured around the Beatitudes.
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings Thursday, 12/11, 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting Sunday, Young Adult Alpha 12/14, 5:00 pm
Hope is found in trusting God and that divine light ultimately triumphs over darkness.
Happy and blessed and restful Thanksgiving
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 portion of the sermon recounts the story from 1 Chronicles 15-16 detailing how David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem with...
Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!
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 resources for believers to abound in good works. The sermon uses a short anecdote about a girl losing money intended for church to...
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
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 stranger, or visiting the imprisoned), to address the role of good works and volunteerism. Pastor Joy states that while large numbers of Americans...
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings Thursday, 11/13, 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting Thursday, 11/13, 6:30 pm - Alpha for Adults
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" did not mean ability but a large sum of money—either approximately $1,000 in contemporary terms or what a laborer might earn in half...
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
“Behold, the sower went out to sow…..”
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
Pastor Joy Matos's sermon focuses on the Christian principles of humility and submission, primarily drawing from the book of First Peter. Joy references current cultural examples, like the musical "Hamilton," and historical contexts, such as the persecution of Christians under Emperor Nero and the exile of Daniel in Babylon, to illustrate how believers should live in a...
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings: Thursday, 16th, 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting Thursday, 16th, 6:30 pm - Alpha for Adults Sunday, 19th, 5 pm - Alpha for Teens
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings Thursday, 10/23, 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting Thursday, 10/23, 6:30 pm - Alpha for Adults Sunday, 10/26, 5 pm - Alpha for Teens
The sermon by Pastor Joy Matos titled “A People Belonging to God,” focuses on interpreting and applying the biblical passage 1 Peter 2:9-12, which describes believers as a "chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God." Pastor Matos contrasts the pride people take in secular affiliations, like being a Mayflower descendant or...
"You Shall Be Holly, For I Am Holy"
Wow! - Alpha - C.E.
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings Thursday, 10/9, 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting Thursday, 10/9, 6:30 pm - Alpha for Adults
This Sermon focuses on encouraging the congregation to become a strong, courageous entity in challenging times. Pastor Joy Matos emphasizes that God has a specific purpose and plan for the church. She uses confirmations received as text messages from one friend about a "strong church" and another friend's sense that God is "building a fortress" at First...
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings Thursday, 10/2, 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting Thursday, 10/2, 6:30 pm - Alpha for Adults Sunday, 10/5, 5 pm - Alpha for Teens
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings: Thursday, 9/25, 6 pm -Prayer Meeting Thursday, 9/25, 6:30 pm – Alpha for Adults Sunday, 9/28, 5 pm – Alpha for Teens
Pastor Joy Matos focuses on a pivotal interaction between an expert in the law and Jesus, as recorded in Luke 10:25-29. Initially, the lawyer asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life and correctly answers his own question by citing the command to "Love the Lord your God with all your heart... and love your...
Deacons: September 14, 2025, Events: 14, 2025, CNK Board: September 17, 2025
Pastor Joy Matos discusses the biblical passage of Matthew 6:24-34, which advises against worry and encourages seeking God's kingdom first. She acknowledges that worry is a common human experience, citing various contemporary concerns like health, family, finances, and global turmoil. The sermon emphasizes that despite life's troubles, believers have a strong foundation in Jesus Christ. Pastor Joy...
Thursday, 9/11, 6 pm -- Prayer Meeting Thursday, 9/11, 6:30 pm – Alpha for Adults Sunday, 9/14, 5 pm – Alpha for Teens
Pastor Joy Matos emphasizes the critical importance of prayer, both individual and corporate, for spiritual growth and effective ministry. Drawing from scriptures like Hebrews 13 and Matthew 18, the sermon highlights that even prominent biblical figures such as the author of Hebrews and the Apostle Paul frequently requested prayers from their congregations. The pastor also shares anecdotes...
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings August 31 September 06, 2025 Please join us this Sunday for our worship service, Decisions, Decisions with Pastor Joy Matos at 10:00 a.m. 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
In this sermon transcript, Pastor Joy Matos discusses the importance of seeking God's wisdom when making decisions, particularly significant life choices. She highlights the biblical teaching from James 1:5-8, encouraging believers to ask God for wisdom generously, without doubt. Pastor Joy illustrates this principle through historical examples, such as George Mueller's* reliance on God for his orphanage...
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings August 17 – 23, 2025 Please join us this Sunday for our worship service, Spirit-Filled Boldness with Pastor Joy Matos at 10:00 a.m. 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
This sermon, titled “Spirit-filled Boldness” by Pastor Joy Matos, focuses on the biblical account of Peter and John healing a crippled man and their subsequent arrest and bold proclamation of Jesus. Pastor Joy uses this narrative from Acts 3 and 4 to illustrate the power of the Holy Spirit and to challenge the congregation to pursue a...