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...
Please join us this Sunday for our worship service, “Spirit-Filled Boldness” with Pastor Joy Matos at 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Joy Matos focuses on the concept of approaching God's "Throne of Grace." Pastor Joy references Hebrews 4:14-16 and the biblical story of Esther to illustrate the privilege and boldness believers now have in prayer due to Jesus' sacrifice, contrasting it with the strict protocols of the Old Testament and earthly rulers. The sermon emphasizes that God's love is the foundation for fearless prayer, encouraging...
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings August 10 – 16, 2025 Please join us this Sunday for our worship service, A House of Prayer for All Nations, 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
Pastor Joy Matos's sermon emphasizes the critical role of prayer and the Holy Spirit in the Christian faith. Pastor Joy underscores how Jesus highlighted the Holy Spirit's importance for empowering believers to be witnesses and how the early church devoted themselves to prayer while awaiting the Spirit. Citing scriptural examples and the revitalization of the Brooklyn Tabernacle*...
-First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings August 3 – 9, 2025 Please join us on August 3, 2025, for our Communion Sunday Worship A House of Prayer for All Nations by: Pastor Joy Matos August 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Be thoughtful, be silent, and be reverent for this house of the Lord.
SUMMARY: Minister David Green emphasizes the Christian belief that salvation is accessible regardless of when one embraces faith, even at life’s end. Green illustrates this through three personal anecdotes and biblical references, including a story of a drug dealer’s near-death experience, a conversation with his skeptical father about faith, and his own transformative journey from
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings July 20 – 26, 2025 Please join us for Communion Sunday Worship with Minister David Greene How to Speak to God July 20, 2025, 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
SUNDAY SERVICE – 07/13/2025 10:00 am Please join us for a Sermon by: “Reverend Lauren Curtiss” Order Of Worship SUMMARY: In this sermon, Reverend Lauren Curtiss explores the parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:27-35, emphasizing its core message of loving one’s neighbor. She highlights four key lessons: recognizing the sacred worth of all
SUNDAY SERVICE – 07/06/2025 10:00 am Please join us for a First Church In Pembroke “Sing-Along & Gail’s Children’s Moment”
Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
All Joy!
The congregational meeting at First Church in Pembroke, Massachusetts, on June 22, 2025, convened for the critical task of calling a new settled pastor. Prior to the vote, the moderator Jane Hodge expressed profound gratitude to the pastoral search committee for their dedicated efforts and confirmed that the necessary quorum of members was present for the proceedings...
In this sermon Reverend Joy Matos emphasizes the paramount importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of both individual believers and the church as a collective body. Matos highlights that while God the Father and God the Son are widely understood, the Holy Spirit is often overlooked despite its critical role in empowering Christians to live...
Summer is here!
Father’s Day Sunday Service – 06/15/2025 Sermon by Rev. Lauren Curtis “The righteous man who walks in his integrity, blessed are his children after him.”PROVERBS 20:7 SUMMARY: The sermon, titled "God the Father," explores the nature and attributes of God as a father figure, particularly in the context of Father’s Day. Reverend Laurin Curtis begins
"I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living, my baby you'll be"
ALL CHURCH MEETING!
Dear Members of First Church of Pembroke, June 12, 2024 It is with great joy and blessings that the Search Committee has come to a decision to recommend Pastor Joy Matos as the candidate for Settled Pastor at First Church in Pembroke. This letter serves to invite you to a congregational meeting and to
I stand at the door and knock
God sent a large fish to swallow Jonah after Jonah disobeyed God's command to preach to the people of Nineveh
First Church in Pembroke 10:00AM Sunday Service 05/25/2025 by Rev. Merrily Harris Revelations 21: 1-14
Rev. Harris shares her personal journey to ministry at age 74, detailing a long-felt calling and her work as a psychotherapist alongside her spiritual path
Please join us for our Communion Sunday Service
April 27 2025 10:00 am “Obstructed Vision” Sermon by: Rev. Tom Coronite Proverbs 29:16-19
Christ Is Risen!
Together, we remember events leading up to our Lord’s crucifixion
'...not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood...'
“It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. 8 You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.”
Critically evaluating and reforming elements within the church to ensure they serve the intended spiritual purposes rather than becoming objects of misplaced devotion.
The Lord loves a Cheerful Giver. ‘We are never obligated, we are always invited even with our giving.’
He named the place Massah and Meribah because of the quarrel of the sons of Israel, and because they tested the LORD , saying, “Is the LORD among us, or not?”