From the Minister
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." Romans
15:13
Brothers and sisters in Christ,
Lenten blessings, springtime blessings, my friends.
The word Lent comes from the Old English "lencten" or lengthen for
the lengthening of the days, or spring. So as we come into our liturgical season
of Lent we watch the days lengthen, the promise of new life prepare to emerge
from the earth, and turn our hearts to the promise of the good news of Jesus
Christ.
So often the focus of Lent is repentance and returning to a place where we
are able to be in right relationship with God. This year we are focusing on
joy, the foundation that we celebrate as the children of a loving and saving
God. Jesus teaches us to live fully in the present, celebrating our relationships
with each other and our connection with God. My hope is that this year we will
journey together into the promise of deeper relationships. Deeper relationships
as a community, and a deeper relationship with God.
As the days lengthen and the sun slowly warms the frozen earth, let us thaw
and begin to sprout new tendrils of wonder, hope and joy for all that is set
before us. Let us get in touch with and experience that deep joy, the foundational
piece of our faith that is known to us through Jesus Christ who is in the creation
of all things. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,
and the Word was God. All things came into being through him, and without him
not one thing came into being." (John 1:1-3)
Our children sing with great enthusiasm "I've got joy, joy, joy, joy
down in my heart! Where? Down in my heart!" Let's look for and acknowledge
that deep joy in our hearts, the joy that is central to our being, the joy we
were created with, the joy of Christ. As the snow melts, the snow drops poke
forth from the ground, and the first crocus shows its bright petals, let these
things awaken the joy in your heart.
Women, join us for our Women's Retreat: Cultivating Joy on March 12 (details
on next page.) Men, women and children, join us for our Ecumenical Lenten Luncheon
series on Wednesdays, and/or our Wednesday evening Soup Supper and Communion
Services. We will come together and cultivate our spiritual lives so that our
joy might bloom with abundance.
May all the joy of the promise of spring bless you.
With prayers of love and peace,
Katherine
At Home Bible Study
Matthew 6:19-24, Treasures in Heaven
19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth,
where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths
and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and
steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
22 "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy,
your whole body will be full of light. 23 But if your eyes are unhealthy,
your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within
you is darkness, how great is that darkness!
24 "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the
one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise
the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
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Thoughts for Reflection
During these times of financial hardship if is easy to focus on our anxiety.
Read the passage, sit with it, and pray about it.
- What phrase is speaking most clearly to you?
- What are the things you truly treasure in life? List them.
- How much of your time and attention do you give to the things you truly
love?
- Practice noticing and lifting up a prayer of thanks for the treasures in
your life.
Continuing
& Special Events with Katherine & Office Schedule:
Wednesday Morning Worship with Communion
Come and be uplifted as we gather in the Chapel to worship God, hear Scripture,
and celebrate Communion. The service will run from 7 to 7:30 am, followed by
a light breakfast (or at least a cup of coffee to go!) More
Info.
Bible Study
6-7 PM on Tuesday evenings
10:30 AM on Thursdays
Christian Life Series
7 pm, 3rd Wednesdays, October-June
Spirituality Groups
7-8:30 PM, 4th Wednesdays
Confirmation Class
Confirmation Class in process..
Church Office Hours
The church office is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 1 PM.
Dates to Remember
Women's Retreat: Cultivating Joy: Saturday, March 12 from
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Come, gather for fellowship, to worship, and to explore how to meet the deep
joy of our faith. Come worship, sing, break bread, and choose from a selection
of workshops: Ways to Pray, Cultivating Joy, Deepening our
Joy, Releasing Our Burdens, Dancing in the Spirit- liturgical
dance.
We will be blessed by Rev. Ellie Richardson who will be facilitating out retreat,
and by Catherine Miller who will be leading us in liturgical dance.
Wednesday Evenings in Lent
Ash Wednesday Service: Mar 9, 7:00 pm in the Chapel
preceded by a simple Soup and Bread Supper in the Parlor at 6:30 pm
Wednesday Evening Soup Supper and Communion Service
March 16 ,23, 30 at 6:30 pm
Come, join us for a simple supper of soup and bread in the parlor,
then we will gather in the Chapel for a simple Communion Service
Notes from the Diaconate
Think Spring!!!
Beginning the first Sunday in March, the Deacons will be taking orders for
aster Lilies and Tulips. Please consider purchasing these flowers for yourself
or tulips for someone who is not able to come to church. Deacons will deliver
these tulips on Palm Sunday. Receiving a flower means a lot to those who need
a "little cheering up".
Thank you, Donna Ricarte and Ruth Boutlilier.
The devoted Diaconate wants to help with your needs. Are you having trouble
meeting your heating needs? Not able to have ends meet?
Trouble providing food for yourself and family?
Free cell phone?
SafeLink Wireless Lifeline Service is a free cell phone service for Mass.
residents with limited income.
If you find you're in any situation listed or not listed, please ask for help
from a Diaconate member and/or our Minister, Rev. Katherine Adams. All information
and requests are confidential and anonymous.
- Tammy Potter
Note from Gerry Healey
Our Lenten Lunches begin on March 9 (Ash Wednesday) with FCCB being the first
church to host. We need help and food. There is a list of food needed on assign-up
sheet at the entrance to Dale Hall. Anything you can do will be appreciated!
Christian Life Series
How do we live our faith? This series helps us grow in faith and discipleship.
Rev. Katherine Adams and guests will lead discussions that explore what it
means to be a disciple of Christ in our daily living. Developing and strengthening
relationships will be central to our discussions. Parents are especially encouraged
to attend. Childcare will be provided.
Discussions will be on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, October through
June, at 7:00 PM:
Mar 16 Strengthening Your Marriage
Apr 20 Caring for the Caregiver
May 18 Christian values, morals & ethics
Jun 15 Finances and Faith
A MESSAGE FROM THE DISCERNING STUDENT
From Our Incare Student, Sheila Vitale
Dear Friends,
Dialogue is the free flow of meaning between two or more people. How we dialogue
is very important. Some words we know have more than one meaning. Did the
person understand what we were trying to convey or did they misunderstand.
Did the words we spoke hurt anyone?
The Public Conversations Project refers to the word "dialogue"
as a conversation in which people who have different beliefs and perspectives
seek to develop mutual understanding. While doing so, they typically experience
a softening of stereotypes and develop more trusting relationships. Many times
when we speak to someone in another faith tradition we can forget that our
words may hurt or have meaning in a different way. This is not to say we shouldn't
be passionate about our faith but we should be careful. For instance talking
to someone of the Jewish faith we can often forget that the name Jesus can
be painful for them. Recently I attended a multi-faith meeting and was asked
to bring a reflection on hospitality to this mixed faith group. This reflection
held a great deal of Jesus language. It occurred to me as I read the refection
that I made a mistake. However, this sparked a wonderful conversation on who
is Jesus? Sometimes without knowing or realizing we can hurt someone. Something
so simple for one is not so simple for another.
Opening dialogue between faith traditions from the Jewish and Muslim traditions
is crucial. A good way to start is with mutual respect and understanding.
When we have achieved mutual respect honest dialogue is likely to happen.
Sheila Vitali
Stewardship
Committee
What
is a steward, anyway?
One of the challenges we have in understanding the Bible is the changes
that have occurred in 2000 years. Jesus used parables because examples from
everyday life were meaningful to his audience. Living in 21st century United
States of America, we do not have daily experience with a king, we do not
live in an agricultural community where everyone knew a shepherd and a sower
of seeds if they were not one themselves. So to understand the parable,
we must also understand the context.
One of the descriptions of a steward that I found useful comes from a book
by Charles Lane, Ask, Thank, Tell, "The steward cares for the possessions
of the owner, both for the benefit of the owner and for the benefit of other
people who depend on the owner for their well being."
From this description, and from the parables about stewards that we find
in Luke, I think that we get a better understanding of what God wants us
to do as good stewards. If we accept that we are at best temporary owners
of what we possess, we then take on the responsibility for those possessions
stewards of what God has given us, and we take on responsibility not only
for ourselves and our family but also for those others who depend on God
for their well being.
- Andrew Jennings
Nominating
Committee
Committee chairpersons
Do you need additional help? Do you have a candidate
in mind?
If you know of someone who wants to serve on your committee, the process
for getting someone appointed is simple. According to the by-laws, vacancies
except for those of Minister, Treasurer, and Nominating Committee can be filled
by the Nominating Committee with the approval of the Trustees. So if you have
someone who wants to serve, let a member of the Nominating Committee know
so we can start the process.
If you are in urgent need of filling a vacancy but do not have someone in
mind, again let a member of the Nominating Committee know, and we will assist
you in your search. The Nominating Committee does not normally continue the
search process outside of the fall when we are preparing the list of nominations
for the annual meeting in January.
The Nominating Committee,
Andrew Jennings
Jenny Carmichael
Jon Adams
Trustees
The Board of Trustees said good-bye to Lou Cornaro and Wayne Thompson at
out 2/6/11 meeting. We thank them for their years of service to the church.
We welcomed Larry Carroll and Jenny Carmichael to our group. We voted to move
our meetings to the first Tuesday of each month (had been the first Wednesday
of each month). We elected Kevin Button as Chairperson and Steve Burton as
Vice-Chairperson, and Betty Rice will be maintaining our financial records.
Current activities include: the purchase of recycling bins for use throughout
the building; updating signage in specific areas of the building; review of
electrical requirements in Dale Hall that would support heavy usage.
Your ongoing comments or suggestions are welcomed. Please place a written
note in the Trustees mailbox along with your idea(s) to correct any issue.
If there is a project you would like to see completed or that you would like
to complete as a group please let us know.
The next meeting of the committee is Tuesday, March 1st at 7 pm.
FCCB BY THE NUMBERS
Attendance:
| 01/23 |
Worship |
NA |
| 01/30 |
Worship |
94 |
| 02/06 |
Worship |
NA |
| 02/13 |
Worship |
108 |
| 02/20 |
Worship |
129 |
Offerings:
| Date |
General Fd |
Outreach FD |
Deacons FD |
| 01/23 |
$2070 |
$113 |
$157 |
| 01/30 |
$4741 |
$400 |
$29 |
| 02/06 |
$2598 |
$165 |
$30 |
| 02/13 |
$2000 |
$150 |
$225 |
| 02/20 |
$2222 |
$117 |
$120 |
Our average weekly General Fund expenses are $4370. Thank you for your continued
prayers of support and financial stewardship to support the work of the Church.
The
Outreach Committee Report
2011 Outreach Members
Your 2011 Outreach Committee members are: Jackie Gullage, Terry & Steve
Lewis, Don Lovegrove, Nita Owin, Bob & Linda Miner (co-chairs)
Sometimes Figures DO Lie
If you look at the 2010 budget, you'll see that the congregation pledged $13,098.
This was for the Outreach Committee's work in carrying the concerns of this
congregation to the greater community, the country, and the world. However,
the budget shows you "only" provided us with $11,551.90 (88%). Then
if you look at the 2011 budget, you pledged $10,079 a "reduction"
of $3,019 (23%). So, this church has reduced its commitment to helping others
in need; right? DON'T YOU BELIEVE IT because that conclusion would be absolutely
DEAD WRONG.
In October, we brought to your attention the need to replenish the Deacon's
fund so they could continue assisting folks in our congregation and our local
community. You responded with about $4,500 additional for that budget.
In November, we all became aware of a family in need; still struggling to
recover from the flood of March 2010. This congregation responded with - -
a place to stay, food and clothing, and over $3,000 in cash. This church took
the lead in finding a home for the family and continues to solicit businesses,
people of faith, and civic groups in Billerica to contribute funds as we work
to help the family return to their normal life.
So, ignore the earlier numbers. This congregation remains steadfast in its
commitment to assisting people in their journey toward self-sufficiency.
Pantry Collection
Thank you for your continuing commitment to the Billerica Pantry. Our collection
on February 6 yielded 118 items
Did You Know That:
A. in the developing world, 60% of children who go blind are dead within 1
yr. and that usually their blindness can be prevented for $50.
B. Americans spent 20 billion dollars on vet. Bill in 2010
C. In 2008 though Americans lost 11 trillion dollars in wealth, they still
contributed 8 billion hours of community service.
One Great Hour of Sharing
The conference has designated Sunday, April 3, 2011 as One Great Hour
of Sharing Sunday. Because we are part of something larger than just this
Billerica church, because we are part of the United Church of Christ, our
contribution is combined with that of churches all over this country. In 2009,
UCC churches gave over 2.8 million for the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering
to advance our work for both domestic and international programs of development
and relief. Roughly 5% of the money donated goes for administration so most
of what we give goes for programs. When major flooding struck Cedar Rapids,
Iowa last year, the U.C.C. poured human and financial resources into the area
making major repairs and assisting families to return to their homes. (Sounds
like the First Congregational Church of Billerica, doesn't it?) This is the
1 request the denomination makes each year. Please give … as you are able.
Recent Thank Yous
1. Billerica Food Pantry for our December cash contribution of $600.
They provided 208 - $50 food certificates for Thanksgiving and another 188
certificates at Christmas.
2. Feeding America for our $200 December contribution that provided 1,400
meals for hungry Americans.
3. The Outdoor Church of Cambridge for our $200 November contribution assisting
them to continue to serve the various needs of chronically homeless men and
women in that area.
4. Grameen Foundation for our $200 December contribution to their Nobel Peace
Prize
winning micro-finance loan program. This international program has a 98% repayment
rate and helps people lift themselves out of poverty.
5. An Honor Certificate of Appreciation from Church World Service for again
donating over $1,000 to provide animals, seeds, and tools to assist poor families
on their road toward self-sufficiency.
6. Americares for our December 28 contribution of $200. Americares delivers
food, medicine, and other relief supplies wherever they are needed around
the world. This is one of those organizations that doesn't enrich its CEO
but rather spends the money it raises for the purposes for which the money
is given.
As an editorial comment, our church may be small but what we accomplish is
not.
Bob Miner for your Outreach Committee
Religious Education
Lent begins on Sunday, March 13th and will continue to Sunday,
April 17th. This year, the Sunday school children will be donating hygiene
supplies to the Lowell Shelter for their Lenten project. Further information
will be given to the children in Sunday school. Donation boxes will be left
by the church mailboxes. Anyone from the Congregation who is interested
in donating items is welcome. Look for additional information and a list
of items needed in the church bulletin.
Update on the search for a Director of Christian Education:
We started the advertising process with the hopes to hire someone by the
end of the Sunday School year.
Dawn Salter
HIGH SCHOOL SR SUNDAY SCHOOL LENTEN PROJECT DATES
March 20 RE meeting 11:30a Lenten Project 2011
The High School Sunday School class is asking for
help from all Sunday School children and church parishioners. We
will be donating personal articles to homeless people at the Lowell
Homeless Shelter this year.
All products will be delivered to the Homeless Shelter the week
of April 18. These products can be dropped off at the High School/P.F.
Room or a box marked "Homeless Donations" at the front
of the church.
Product Schedule
Sunday - March 14 - tooth brush
Sunday, March 20 - tooth paste
Sunday, March 27 - bar soap
Sumday, April 3 - deodorant
Sunday, April 10 - shaving cream
Sunday, April 17 - napkins *
* For those people asking, "Why napkins?" Talk to those
students who worked at the Homeless Shelter at Terre Haute, Indiana
(2009).
Thank you for all your help and love in making
this a successful project.
Brent Davis, High School Coordinator
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Pilgrim Fellowship DATES
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Date
|
Time
|
Event
|
Assigned
Parent
|
| Mar 6 |
No PF |
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|
| Mar
13 |
11:30-1:30 |
Plan
Easter Service |
Mike |
| Mar
20 |
11:30-1:30 |
Game
Day |
Molly |
| Mar
25-27 |
1:00 |
Leave
time for weekend trip |
Courtney |
- Debbie MacEachern
Aim
Hi
Meetings:
Third Thursdays except January
Next Meeting:The next meeting
of Aim-Hi will be Thursday, March 17. Aim-Hi meets once a month on
the third Thursday at noon. We always welcome new members. We will be sending
thank you packages to the servicemen on our list in the spring. We thank
those who contribute to the GI Foot Locker. The money is used to purchase
supplies to send to these servicemen.
We encourage the
congregation to use the addresses below and send a short note or greeting
card to these young people while they are away from home. It means so
much to them and their families.
Donna Ricarte
The current addresses of the service personnel
overseas are:
Ryan Allen
25 FS
PSC 3 Box 4308
APO AP 96266 - 0043
SFC Robinson, Kevin A
94th MP Co.
APO AE 09344
Blinn, Mark P.F.C.
Loc # 1718MCCES
Box 786253
29 Palms, CA 92278-8253
Cpl Shane Q. Gallagher, USMC
3rd Reconnaissance BLT
Alpha Co
Unit 36180
FPO AP 96602
Sgt. Matthew Kreisz
A Co TF 3/197th
Camp Buehring
APO AE 09330
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If anyone in the congregation knows of other
young people who are serving our country overseas, please provide us with
their address. The information can be given to June Orne at 603-883-6721
(june62123@aol.com.com) or Donna
Ricarte at 978-663-4043 (dpugsly@yahoo.com)
or call the church office at 978-773-8433.
Notes from the Music Committee
All is going well for the Music Committee. The Choir is ramping
up for Lent and Easter- anyone interested in joining in the singing in the
choir is welcome. Rehearsal dates will be modified for the month of March.
Consider joining in the fun.
Senior choir rehearsals for March are as follows: not the
4th, 7:00 Friday the 11th, Thursday the 17th, and 24th.
Junior choir rehearses at 9:30 Sunday mornings. Anyone who
likes to sew is welcome to join a fix-it crew Feb. 28 at &:00 in the
parlor to repair junior choir robes.
- Phyllis Jennings
NEXT
MEETING
WEDNESDAY
March 9, 2011
1:00 P.M.
If you are homebound or feel that
you would like phone calls or visits by any of our shepherds,please contact
one of our members.
Our shepherds who
are available are: Betty & Dennis Blanchette, Ruth Boutilier, Andrew Jennings,
Pat Hefler, Glenda Lovegrove,
Wanda Lordan, & Audrey Schwartz.
Audrey Schwartz 978 663-3239 or Glenda Lovegrove 978 667-3596
United Church
of Christ News
SUMMER! It will come! And with it come opportunities for vacation
and renewal. Posted on a downstairs bulletin board are flyers about summer
camps. Star Island has conferences for families and for high school age.
Grotonwood has youth camps for several ages. Star Island also has laity
weekend over Labor Day geared for adults but children are welcome. Speak
to Rev. Katherine if you'd like to attend but finances are difficult.
-Phyllis Jennings, MACUCC delegate
The Pairs
& Spares
Adult Fellowship Group's
next event will be a card game of
Military Whist, easy to learn and fun to play.
Saturday, March, 12
Please arrive by 6:45
so we can begin by 7:00 pm.
at the home of
JP & Maryanne Durand
27 Simonds Farm Rd.
Please bring
an appetizer or dessert to share and your own beverage. If you
have a card table that could be used, please call the hosts. There
is a fee of $3 per person.
For those
wishing to attend, there is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board
going into Dale Hall or call us if after March 7. Call us if you
would like a ride.
Maryanne Durand
978-667-4239/Lynne Hildreth 978-663-4727
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From Your Go-Green Committee
FOUR GO GREEN ITEMS FROM YOUR UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
1. PAPER
"PAPER is made from trees that must be cut down, trucked, and processed
at paper mills. These activities contribute to global climate change
by releasing greenhouse gases to the atmosphere.
You can help stop global climate change by using less paper. Recycle
used paper and buy paper made from recycled materials. Bring cloth bags
to the grocery store and use both sides of a sheet of paper as often
as possible.
2. COMPOST
COMPOST is a crumbly material, like soil, made of yard trimmings and
food scraps. If you send these items to a landfill instead of composting
them, they decay and release greenhouse gases, which contribute to global
climate change.
You can help slow global climate change by making less waste in the
first place. Don't throw away grass clippings and food scraps from your
kitchen. Compost them to make mulch for your garden. Your town may collect
yard trimmings to make compost, too.
3. PLASTIC
PLASTIC is made from oil that is pumped from the earth, trucked, and
then processed at factories. These activities contribute to global climate
change by releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
You can help slow climate change by recycling plastic containers and
buying things from recycled plastic. Look for ways to reuse plastic
containers or to use less plastic. One way is to use economy- size containers.
4. METAL & GLASS
METAL and GLASS are made from minerals that are mined from the earth,
trucked, and then processed at factories. These activities contribute
to global climate change by adding greenhouse gases to the atmosphere.
You can help slow global climate change by reusing and recycling used
metal and glass. Clean out, decorate, and reuse cans and jars as pencil,
crayon, or toy holders."
If anyone reading this article has other creative suggestions, please
leave a note in the Outreach Committee mailbox with my name, Linda Miner,
on the outside.
- Linda Miner on behalf of your Go Green Committee
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Recycling Guidelines
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|
Material
|
What
to Recycle
|
How
to Prepare
|
Do
Not Include
|
| Paper |
Newspaper
& Inserts
Magazines
Junk Mail
Catalogs
Office paper
Glossy paper, etc.
|
Place
in paper bag or place in recycle bin. |
DON'T
use plastic bags to hold any recycling
NO soiled paper |
| Cardboard |
Corrugated |
Flatten
& cut no larger than 30"x30" & no thicker
than 8"
Tie or tape
Remove all packing & liners. |
NO
pizza boxes
NO soiled material
NO milk or juice cartons |
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Paper
& Cardboard go together
|
| Plastic |
Containers
1-7
Food & beverage containers
Detergent bottles
|
Rinse
clean & remove lids
Labels OK |
NO
plastic bags or shrink wrap
NO styrofoam |
| Glass |
Jars
& bottles (all colors) |
Rinse
clean & remove lids
Labels OK
|
NO
broken glass
NO Pyrex/ceramics
NO window glass |
| Metal |
Aluminum,
steel & tin cans |
Rinse
clean
Labels OK |
NO
other metal items
NO aerosol or paint cans
NO aluminum foil or pans |
|
Plastic
- Glass - Metal go together
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Flowers:
March 2011
March 6 - Given in loving memory of John F. Rankin, Jr, from
Jane and Paul Johansen and Heater and Joe Cross.
On the Lectern, flowers are given with thanks to the church
for its continuous support for the Girl Scouts of Billerica.
March 13 - Open
March 20 - Given by the Isabella Anstey in loving memory of
her parents, Mary and Rae Sutherland..
March 20 - Given in loving memory of Earle Coke from Jeremy
and Katie Verrocchio.
March 27 - Open
If you would like to donate flowers on any Sunday, please contact Jeannette
Rohnstock (978-663-6804)
PASSAGES: Births, Baptisms, New
Members, Weddings and Memorial Services
Funerals/Memorial Services
February
3, 2011
Lois E. Randall
HELP WANTED
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Help!
We
are looking for a few good men and women who might like to help
with one-time or occasional tasks. We know that some people are
unable to commit to a committee, but that they understand the need
for many hands. See if you have some time to offer for one or another
of the tasks below.
- Telephone
duty on Sunday mornings from 9:00-10:00 am to answer any questions
or take messages. Please sign up on Bulletin Board across from
Pastor's office.
- Volunteers
to assist our station leaders
in Vacation Bible School, July 26-30, 9am-12noon. If you are available
to help, please contact Nicole Toner or Rev. Katherine.
- Nursery
room aides during church service.
If you love little ones, the sign-up list is near the nursery.
- Volunteers
to assist with the Sunday school program for next fall.
We are looking for teachers (weekly or every other week),
substitute teachers, classroom helpers, hall
monitors and nursery coverage. Anyone who would be
interested, please contact Pat Rogers 978-663-8121 or the RE Committee.
- Someone
with an SLR digital camera
who is willing to work on the photo directory? Please contact
Susan McLay if you are willing to help.
- Organizational
tasks involving books,cabinets, shelves, bulletin boards, etc.
There is no time limit. This could be done on your own schedule.
See Rev. Katherine for suggestions.
- Providing
coffee/tea/cold drinks for Sunday morning coffee hour. (See
Bob Miner if you'd like to help..)
- Providing
a snack for Sunday morning coffee hour. Sign up on the list
beside the kitchen door for a specific week. Suggestions /directions
are posted.
- Membership
Database help. A lot of work is needed to maintain our database
and keep the data current. If you have simple computer skills
and some time to help out, speak to Lynne Hildreth.
Please help.
Alas, there is no monetary reward, but you will have our heartfelt
appreciation and, of course, many stars in your crown.
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Thank
You's and Notes
FROM ALISON
Thank you to Audrey Schwartz and Barbara Reinecker for their
help in the delivery of the February issue of The Lantern!
Lantern Online or by Email
The Lantern is on the web each month in its entirety and Joe Bowker
has also volunteered to email the newsletter to anyone who requests
it. To reduce our mailing costs, if you would like to read it on line
at http://www.firstcongo.org
or have it emailed to you, please let me know.
As of September you could also read the Lantern on Facebook. For information
on accessing it there, please go to
First Congregational Facebook
Page.
If you are willing to read or receive your Lantern on line, would
you please send Alison or Lynne Hildreth an e-mail or you could mark
your okay on the pewpads.
Next Lantern
Deadline: Sunday, March 20, 2011
The newsletter written and mailed the week of March 20 will include
the news for the entire month of April.
