The Call Vote Pictures – 06/22/2025
All Joy!
The Call Vote at First Church In Pembroke – 06/22/2025
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...
“God’s Empowering Presence” by Rev. Joy Matos – 06/22/2025
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...
Father’s Day Sunday Service – 06/15/2025
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
“How to Hear God’s Voice and Direction for You” by Pastor David Greene – 06/08/2025
I stand at the door and knock
“Staying in God’s Will” By: Pastor David Greene – 06/01/2025
God sent a large fish to swallow Jonah after Jonah disobeyed God's command to preach to the people of Nineveh
“HOW BEAUTIFUL HEAVEN MUST BE” by Rev. Merrily Harris – 05/25/2025
First Church in Pembroke 10:00AM Sunday Service 05/25/2025 by Rev. Merrily Harris Revelations 21: 1-14
“Hearing The Shepherd’s Voice” by Rev. Merrily Harris – 05/11/2025
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
“Obstructed Vision” by Rev. Tom Coronite – 04/27/2025
April 27 2025 10:00 am “Obstructed Vision” Sermon by: Rev. Tom Coronite Proverbs 29:16-19
“Of Jelly Beans and Pork Fried Rice” by Rev. Tom Coronite – 04/20/2025
Christ Is Risen!
Maundy Thursday Service April 17, 2025
Together, we remember events leading up to our Lord’s crucifixion
“New & Improved!” by Rev. Tom Coronite – 04/13/2025
'...not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood...'
“What Is That Smell” by T.C. Coronite – 04/06/2025
“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.”
“Nehushtan!” by Rev. Tom Coronite – 03/30/2025
Critically evaluating and reforming elements within the church to ensure they serve the intended spiritual purposes rather than becoming objects of misplaced devotion.
Cheerful Giving – 03/30/2025
The Lord loves a Cheerful Giver. ‘We are never obligated, we are always invited even with our giving.’
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“Grumbling, Bumbling, Stumbling…” Rev. Tom Coronite – 03/23/2025
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?”
Cheerful Giving – The “How much does George Weigh ?” Story – 03/23/2025
FY 2025 Annual Meeting – 03/15/2026
Meeting video and pictures will be posted here following the meeting
“Into The Wilderness” by Rev. Alex Killian – 03/09/2025
Faith Required!
Ash Wednesday Service – 03/05/2025
More or less about ashes on your forehead.
“Fixing Potholes Along The Way” by Rev. Tom Coronite – 03/02/2025
Avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
Matthew 18.15-22 & Titus 3.8-11
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Generosity, Grace, and Guacamole – Part 1
Rev. TC recounts a personal anecdote about a minor billing discrepancy at a local restaurant.
What is “IBE”? – By TC – 002/23/2025
he acronym IBE can be used to summarize the role of the spirit. IBE stands for illuminates, bestows, and empowers. Illuminates: The spirit illuminates the word of God so that people can understand the Bible when they read it or hear it proclaimed. Without the spirit, people may interpret the Bible through the lens of
“Sealed In The Spirit” by Rev. Tom Coronite-02/23/2025
What is this Spirit?
Service Canceled Due To Weather – 02/16/2025
We will try again next Sunday!
Sunday Service – 02/09/2025 CANCLED
The planned Sermon will be presented next week.
“Nice Is A Town In France” by Reverend Tom Coronite – 02/02/2025
It's more than Nice, and It's not about the food!
“There’s Gotta Be a Better WAY!” by Rev. Tom Coronite – 01/26/2025
How About The Congregational WAY?
“Where Do You Wanna Go?” by Reverend Tom Coronite – 01/19/2025
But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
“Basic Training” by Rev. Tom Coronite – 01/12/2025
They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
“Wise Is As Wise Does” by Reverend Tom Coronite – 01/05/2025
when you have found Him, report to me
“Confident in Christ” by Pastor Joy Matos – 12/29/2024
3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all,
Christmas Eve Service
Glory to God! Christ Jesus has been borne!
“Thy Will Be Done” by Pastor Joy Matos – 12/22/2024
30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God.
Pulpit Supply ‘TC’ on Pastor Search
You will be doing something much more spiritual. You will be discerning God’s will for this flock.
“Empowered by the Spirit” by Pastor Joy Matos – 12/15/2024
3‘Who is left among you who saw this temple in its former glory? And how do you see it now? Does it not seem to you like nothing in comparison?
“Our God is Never Late” by Pastor Joy Matos – 12/08/2024
The Death and Resurrection of Lazarus: So when He heard that he was sick, He then stayed two days longer in the place where He was.6
“God’s Appointed Time” by Joy Matos – Advent 1
The First Sunday of Advent “God’s Appointed Time” Sermon by Pastor Joy Matos December 1st, 2024 10AM Galatians 4:4-7 Sermon: Children’s Moment: Short: Summary: Pastor Joy Matos’s Advent sermon, “God’s Appointed Time,” explains the significance of Jesus’ birth. The sermon uses the biblical account of God’s promises to Abraham and the giving of the Law
“Our Shepherd’s Care” by Pastor Joy Matos – 11/24/2024
The LORD is my shepherd I shall not want.
“In a World of Trouble…Peace” by Pastor Joy Matos – 11/17/2024
And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life’s span? "
“The Battle is the Lord’s” by Pastor Joy Matos – 11/10/2024
So the people of Judah gathered to seek the LORD, and indeed, they came from all the cities of Judah to seek Him.
“Our Covenant with Jesus” Communion Service with Pastor Joy Matos – 11/03/2024
28 "This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."
“Salt and Light” by Pastor Joy Matos – 10/27/2024
“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
“Be Strong in the Lord” by Pastor Joy Matos
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth
“How Then Shall We Live?” By Pastor Joy Matos – 10/13/2024
....for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light...
“Called by God” by Pastor Joy Matos – 10/06/2024
"lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God" Ephesians 4: 1
“The Church: God’s Grace Manifest” by Pastor Joy Matos – 09/27/2024
The importance of the church in God’s plan. Pastor Joy highlights that the church is not simply a building, but a vehicle through which God reveals His wisdom, grace, mercy, and love
“Created to be God’s Holy Temple” by Pastor Joy Matos – 09/22/2024
A dwelling of God in the Spirit.
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