FEBRUARY 2021 WORSHIP SCHEDULE 10:00 AM Worship 11:00 a.m.: Fellowship Margaret Mannke – Secretary Office phone: 781-447-5557 Sexton: Todd Decoto Organist: Linda San Martin-Brown Go paperless!! Now you can give online!! Click the link below Online WebPay ♦♦♦♦♦ Upcoming Events Whitman Food Pantry Drive Thru Drop Off March 6, 2021 9:00AM to 3:00PM Drive your car into the parking lot and drop off your donation Safety first with no contact needed Special items needed are: Laundry detergent, tin foil, Saran Wrap, dish soap, Plastic bags, Lysol spray or wipes, bathroom cleaner. Palm Sunday March 28, 2021 Worship service at 10:00AM CDC guidelines strictly followed for a safe church environment Palms distributed during service or available after service Basket of palms will be on the front steps of the church. Please limit one leaf per family member. Easter Sunday Services April 4, 2021 10:00AM worship service CDC guidelines strictly followed for a safe church environment Weather permitting fellowship on church lawn following service Spring Yard Sale Saturday, April 10, 2021 Rain date Saturday April 17th 8:00AM to 1:00PM Outside tables with lots to choose from 25% percent of proceeds will help fund MainSpring sandwich program ♦♦♦♦♦ Wednesday Wonderings – February 24^th, 2021 Upcoming Dates March 6^th – Food Pantry Drop off 9:00AM to 3:00PM Items needed: kitchen supplies, cleaning supplies, antibacterial wipes, napkins, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, plastic bags, and personal hygiene items Leave a message for John Barr at (781)447-5292 to volunteer to help. March 7^th – Sunday School Zoom 1 PM Zoom invite will be emailed – join in for some virtual fun! To add your child’s email address, contact the office at (781) 447-5557 All Ages Welcome Volunteers needed – signup sheets in sanctuary. Acolyte               Offering Bell Ringer         Tech Support                      Or Plan a new mission project or community event. PRAYERS George L - improving health Allie M Lillian H – moving to assisted living JOYS Smiling faces and the sound of laughter at Sunday worship From the book of Live and Learn and Pass It On I’ve learned that goldfish don’t like Jello – age 5 I’ve learned that you can love someone and still not like them very much – age 26 I’ve learned it is taking me a long time to become the person I want to be – age 51 I’ve learned that you can’t tell how far a frog will jump just by looking at him – age 79. I’ve learned I still have a lot to learn – age 92 ♦♦♦♦♦ Good news! As of Sunday, June 7^th 2020 we are able to worship in the sanctuary. Strong measures are being taken to disinfect and prepare for distant seating. MASKS MUST BE WORN BY EVERYONE ATTENDING – PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOURS Signs have been posted on doors leading into the fellowship hall, nursery, kitchen and classrooms. The Trustees ask that everyone pay close attention and not to enter areas that are closed or have restricted use. Church Support Thank you for continuing to drop off, mail in or do online payments of your offerings. Please do not hesitate to contact her at (617)943-1629 or via email at adegrechie@hotmail.com We are all “Together in Faith” ♦♦♦♦♦ Church and Fellowship hall are available for your event Please contact the church office for available times and costs Baby showers- Wedding Showers- Collations Weddings and Special Events The fellowship Hall underwent a beautiful face lift. Check us out when planning that special event.

SUNDAY’S SERMON for December 13th, 2020 Click here to view Sunday's sermon ♦♦♦♦♦ From the desk of Rev. Scott Lord God Almighty, shaper and ruler of all creatures, we pray for your great mercy, that you guide us towards you, for we cannot find our way. And guide us to your will, to the need of our soul, for we cannot do it ourselves. And make our mind steadfast in your will and aware of our soul’s need. Luke 10:21  21  At that very time He rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for doing so was well pleasing in Your sight. ♦♦♦♦♦ HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity?  Consider becoming a hospice volunteer with Hospice of the South Shore.  Volunteers provide respite and companionship to our hospice patients in their own homes or in skilled nursing facilities. You will receive training necessary to be the “good neighbor” for those who need your friendship and assistance.  Contact Lora Wooster, Volunteer Coordinator, at 781.624.7255 (lwooster@southshorehealth.org) for more information. ♦♦♦♦♦ Church Openings Interested in joining a committee or be a representative on the board? Openings are available for all church members young and not so young. Learn more at fellowship or by asking a current committee or board member Or How about greeting, usher or counting collection?  Sign up on the clipboard in the back of the sanctuary. Thank you for considering taking a more active role in your church as a much-needed volunteer! Any time you can give, is sincerely appreciated. "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. " Henry Ford ♦♦♦♦♦ Sandwiches for MainSpring Every month This wondrous mission program sends 100 lunches each month Meet in the kitchen just after service – many hands make light the load ♦♦♦♦♦ Wednesday Wonderings will be the resource for updates on worship services and prayer requests. Please email Gail at iamgjc@icloud.com with joys and concerns to share. A live Facebook broadcast (available also as a link on this website) will be available each Sunday until further notice. God Cares. Yesterday today and tomorrow All over the world folks are doing what they can to support and give comfort in this time of uncertainty. Everything has changed but God is our constant.  God will comfort the grieving and give strength to those who are in need There is hope found through prayer and our continued faith that God will be there for all of us. Our church family is amazing when called upon to help.  Some ideas..... Fill the plastic container outside the parking lot door with food for the food pantry Drop off cards in the office mail box to be mailed to area nursing homes or our shut-ins. Put a sign with a word or picture of encouragement in a window or in your yard Every day at 3PM let's all take a moment to connect spiritually with prayer. A moment in time each day to pray for those who need God’s comfort and care. Your deacons are available via email or phone. We are committed to help however we can. Ann- 617-943-1629 or adegrechie@hotmail.com Russ-781-447-5047 Gail – 617-838-2842 or iamgjc@icloud.com The Lord hears when I call to him. There are many who say, “O that we might see some good!” Lift up the light of thy countenance upon us, O Lord In peace I will both lie down and sleep. For thou alone. O  Lord, makest me dwell in safety. ♦♦♦♦♦