HEALING PRAYERS AT 11:30 AM ON COMMUNION SUNDAYS At 11:30 am this Sunday, and on all Communion Sundays (the first Sunday of each month), Pastor Jean will be available in the sanctuary to wrap you in a prayer shawl, hear your private prayers, anoint you with oil, and lay hands on you. If you are in need of any kind of physical, emotional, or spiritual healing, or wish to pray for someone who is... If you are need of reconciliation with someone or wish to make a confession to God...If you need to share your concerns, your fears, your troubles with someone else...If you simply need to know that God cares... please come. |
Please join us for our
Annual Church Fair
Friday, November 11, 4 PM - 8 PM and Saturday, November 12, 10 AM - 3 PM
There will be great food, Attic Treasures, jewelry, books, knit goods, crafts, baked goods, theme basket raffles and much, much more. . |
RAFFLE TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW.
Tickets are $1.00 each or $5.00 for a book of 6 tickets.
1st prize: Color Nook Wireless Reading Device.
2nd Prize: $50 Gift Certificate to Nocera's
3rd Prize: Showcase Cinema Multiplex Movie Tickets.
We are holding a raffle to benefit the First Congregational Church of Stoughton as part of our annual Holiday Fair. The money raised helps us to carry on our work here in Stoughton - run our Sunday school and youth programs, support our local mission work at the food pantries and shelters, Habitat for Humanity-Stoughton Build, support the Stoughton music program through Sweet Treats and Hot Jazz, and allows us to keep our building open to local non-profit groups such as Al-Anon, AA and scout troops.
The drawing will be held at the Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 12.
All three prizes would make great gifts! Although you do not need to be present to win, we hope you join us for our Annual Holiday Fair on Friday , November 11 from 4-8 pm and Saturday, November 12 from 10-3 . There will be great food, Attic Treasures, jewelry, books, knit goods, crafts, baked goods, theme basket raffles and much, much more.
Won't you can help us out? - Just send an email to Marcia to let her know how many raffle tickets you would like to buy. She will fill out the tickets and send the ticket stubs to you. Or, she can deliver them to you in person at church or locally in Stoughton. Raffle tickets will also be available for sale at the fair. You can send cash or make out a check to the First Congregational Church and mail it to Marcia Olson, 247 Prospect Street, Stoughton, MA 02072.
- You can pick up some books from Ed Porter in the Fellowship Hall at Coffee Hour on Sunday.
- Raffle tickets will also be available for sale at the fair
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FOR OUR CHURCH FAIR
..........HELP.....HELP......HELP...... COME ON FOLKS!!!!......."IT TAKES A VILLAGE" This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we need everyone's help to make it a success. Don't be afraid to step up - there are plenty of people to help you! Call Gale Porter at (781)344-7032 |
Cleaning out your closet, garage, attic? Ready to get rid of "stuff" you'll never use again? We will be accepting the following items in good condition:
White elephant/ attic treasures, dishes, jewelry, small working electronics, small furniture or home décor items, fiction books, CDs, DVDs, Holiday decorations, Children's books and toys PLEASE: No computers, No TV's or VCR recorders, No Clothing, textbooks, magazines, exercise equipment or large items (if you think it has value, call Marcia first before bringing it over.) Drop items by the church on Sunday morning or during regular church hours (mostly mornings before noon), or contact Marcia and make arrangements to have them picked up. While we are so thankful for your donations, it takes a lot of work to organize and clean items for sale at Attic Treasures. We appreciate your consideration in making sure tour "treasures" have all their parts and are in clean, good working order. For pick-up or questions contact Marcia Olson, baglole.olson@verizon.net, 781-344-9547. |
 Theme Raffle Baskets
In order to make the baskets a success, we need your help! We are asking that everyone please consider contributing towards one of the baskets or sponsoring a basket.
Some suggested themes are:
Fall/Thanksgiving Basket,
Christmas/Holiday Basket,
Snowman/Winter Theme Basket,
Baking/Cooking Basket,
Fun & Games Basket,
Sports Lovers Basket,
Arts & Crafts Basket,
Chocolate/Sweets Lovers Basket. If you have any other suggestions or ideas, please let me know. I would like to have 6 baskets to raffle off at the fair. I have the baskets and shrink-wrap so once you have purchased the items, I will pick everything up and put the basket together. If you would prefer to make a cash donation I will do the shopping for you. If you have any questions or would like to sponsor a basket, please contact me at 781-297-7368 or email me at LeanneK462@comcast.net. Thank you! Leanne Kerman |
 JEWELRY NEEDEDOld, New, or Gently Used If you have any jewelry that you'd like to part with, please consider donating them to the fair. Just put them into a clear zip-lock bag and give them to Elaine Henriksen or Dee Hayes, or drop them off in the church office. Please do not leave them in the downstairs storage area where they might get lost or buried. Thank-you! |
The Bake Table & Cookie Walk will need lots of items.
We request people to check out the recipes they want to make. We will also need people to help at the Table the day of the Fair. Please contact Charlene Smith at 781-344-8819, if you can help in any way. |
. Books/CDs/Videos/DVDs Go through all those old videos and books! We will accept paperback and hardcover books, CDs, VHS tapes, DVDs, and record albums. Please no magazines, reference books, or textbooks.
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HAND KNIT ITEMS For our annual church fair, any crocheted, knit or sewn items that you can contribute to the hand made table for the fair would be appreciated. Items suggested are hand knit , sewn or crocheted children's sweaters, baby items, mittens, hats, etc. Please contact Maurine Upton at 781-344-4609 for more information. |
Thank you for helping to make the
4th Annual CROP* Hunger Walk a HUGE success!
*Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty.
We are overjoyed to announce that the 4th Annual South Shore CROP Hunger Walk held October 16 has raised $12,000.
Thanks to everyone who walked, pledged, supported, and volunteered at this year's Walk, helping us to exceed all expectations. Money raised will help Church World Service combat hunger globally and will also help Mainspring House in Brockton address local hunger concerns.
Don't forget to send along any remaining pledges by November 20 to:
Janet Clough, Walk Treasurer, 28 Swanson Terrace, Stoughton, MA 02072
Thanks again -- and hope to see you all next year!
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BLESSED CHILDREN'S NURSERY Blessed Children's Nursery is open every Sunday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 (even when Sunday School is not in session) for children up to age 3.
The nursery is located on the lower level; take a left after the church office, it is the first room on your right. It is staffed by our Nursery Coordinator Shannon Baglole. You can drop your children off prior to worship, get them settled and come up to church OR you can have them join you in worship and then bring them down after "A Time for All." In keeping with our Safe Church Policy, the nursery will always be staffed with 2 adults. If you are interested in volunteering in the nursery, please contact Caroline Cesario (linac617@gmail.com, or catch her on Sunday). We have a need for volunteers, especially in December.
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First Congregational Church of Stoughton United Church of Christ
An Open and Affirming Congregation Our Vision We are called together to embrace God's transformation of our lives and our world by becoming and serving as Christ's disciples. |
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