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First News For MAY 2017 |
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FRIENDSHIP
Will you be
a Friend? Friends are needed to send
greetings or make visits to those who can't easily get out to church for many
reasons.
We now have
some pictures from the Easter season that make good conversation starters and
there are also funds to help with postage costs or for visits, taking a small
plant or flower.
This is all in the beginning stage and
suggestions for being a friend are most welcome. Let Gail Clement or Carol Seward know your
thoughts and suggestions.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS IN THE MILITARY
including Colin
McLaughlin, grandson of Nancy & George McLaughlin, who is now stationed in Kuwait.
(If you
know of other members or friends in the military, please let us know, so their
name(s) may be added to this list. Thanks)
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
THOSE WHO ARE HOMEBOUND, IN ASSISTED LIVING OR NURSING
HOMES
Dorothy Brundige, Priscilla Caskin at home; Mildred Iverson; Jean Jahnke; Barry Leavitt; Jennie Mayer, Life Care Center, West
Bridgewater; Winnie Robinson & Bud Talpey,
All American Assisted Living, Hanson; and Marion
Whiting, Braemoor
Nursing & Rehab, Brockton.
Our prayers and sympathy are with the family and friends of David Sliney and James Duggan, the grandfather and father, respectively, of Marie Osbourne.
Our prayers and sympathy are with the family and
friends of Dottie Cameron, who died on
Wednesday, April 19th. Her
funeral was held on Saturday, April 29th at 10:00 AM in the chapel
of St. Joseph’s Manor in Brockton MA.
PLEASE PRAY
The following young people
are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, May 7th.
Could you keep them in your prayers during this time of preparation?
The Confirmands are: Dehlia Brundige, Audrey DellaBarba,
Makenzie Dudis, Meghan Ford, Tom Ford, Mackenzie LeMieux and Alec Moules.
CAN YOU HELP? 
The PRE-K & K/G Church School Class
would like to invite you, the congregation, to help “Give the Gift of Hope”.
They will be donating their “Pennies from Heaven” to Heifer International. A
table will be set-up during fellowship so that you can bring them your pennies.
Their goal is to raise $800 for the animals they have chosen. Any “Gift from
Heaven” is always welcome and appreciated. Help us make a difference! Thank
you. ~PreK-& K
The Deacons
Corner!
The Deacon of the Month
is Ann
DeGrechie.
Happy spring to all!
Steve, Matthew and I came to this beautiful church back in
the late 80’s when Rev. Skip Dickerson was the minister. What an active church
it was back then. Steeple raising, two youths attending the World Youth Conference
in Idaho, multi church picnics, Holiday fairs, Christmas pageants and teas are
just a few.
I am the person that helps our children light our altar
candles each Sunday morning. I also have taught some of them the song “Jesus
Loves Me” in sign language.
On Sunday, May 7th, seven of our youth will be
confirmand into our church proclaiming their faith in Jesus.
May 14th Mother’s Day: in honor to all-Happy
Day!
May 20th Armed Forces Day:
Thank you all for serving.
May 29th Memorial Day: The day to remember all who
made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
If you have any comments, questions or concerns during the
month, contact me (phone number in
printed newsletter).
The power of love to all,
Ann
The Men’s Breakfast Group is scheduled for Saturday, May 13th at 8:00 AM.
All the men of the church are welcome to
join us.
Bob Durand & Nick Abbatangelo
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RUMMAGE
SALE 3/25/17 Sale $1,094.00 Savers Donation $488.00 Willow Tree Nativity $150.00 Lenox China $80.00 Spodes
Jewel Copeland China $30.00 TOTAL $1842.00 The proceeds are being split, half
between Mainspring and half for Operating. |
MANY THANKS
The Confirmation Class would like to
thank everyone for their support and generosity. The Spaghetti Supper was a
great success and raised over $500 to offset the cost
of the upcoming Confirmation Retreat. We
appreciate all who helped in any way support our fundraising efforts. God Bless!
STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH
Special Offering for May
Strengthen The Church (STC) is a special mission offering to reimagine
and build the future of the UCC. Shared at the conference and national levels,
STC largely supports youth ministries and full-time leaders for new churches in
parts of the country where the UCC voice has not been heard.
As God calls our congregations to be the
"church" in new ways, your generosity will plant new churches, awaken
new ideas in existing churches and develop the spiritual life in our youth and
young adults. STC funds will also be used to award grants to help
congregations communicate the "God is still speaking," message. Please give generously to “Strengthen the Church” on Sunday, May 14th.
THE MISSION
CORNER
THE
SALVATION ARMY KEEP YOUR NEIGHBOR WARM PROJECT
Thank you,
knitters, and crocheters for your participation in
the Salvation Army’s project. As of April 13, 2017, 9457 squares have been sent
or enough for 193 afghans/lap robes.
Veterans
needs and local families have been helped by our work.
With
much appreciation,
Marjorie Terzian,
Coordinator
UPCOMING VENDOR
FAIR
Our Spring Vendor Fair is being held on
Saturday, May 13th from 9:00-2:00 to raise funds for the Mainspring
Ministry here at FCC Whitman. Donations will be needed for our lunch room as a
light lunch will be served. Please plan to join us.
CHI KAPPAS
The May
meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 24th at 1 pm. Dianne Marcus and Joan Pratt are hostesses
for this meeting.
OUR BRADFORD PEAR TREES
Now is the
time to stop and look at our 2 Bradford ornamental pear trees. as they are in full bloom and beautiful to see.
As many of
you remember these were given in honor of Sarah Iverson Courtney at the time
she was ordained at our church a few years ago.
CHRISTMAS
SHOEBOX PROJECT
If you
don't have a shoebox to fill yet, some will be available soon for filling for
this year's shipment to children anywhere in the world who receive no other
Christmas gift.
Information
about items typically used to fill shoeboxes will be available next month.