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HEALING PRAYERS THIS
SUNDAY AT 11:30 AM
This Sunday, February 3rd at 11:30 am
and
on every Communion Sunday
(the first Sunday of the
month)
Rev. 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.
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The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February
13. To help you prepare for this 40-day period of reflection, Pastor Jean has
created a booklet entitled Lent: A Season of Spiritual Renewal. It
contains information about Lent and Holy Week, as well as scriptures, prayers,
and reflections. We invite you to take a copy, available in the back of the
sanctuary, to aid you on your Lenten journey.
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WOMEN'S
FELLOWSHIP
The meeting originally
scheduled for January 28th was changed due to weather conditions to this Monday
evening, February 4th at 7 pm in the Fireplace Room. All women of the church are invited to join
us.
The program for the evening will be "Travels with Carol,"
presented by our own Carol
Neville, a seasoned traveler. A cold January evening seems a great time to be an
"Arm Chair Traveler" in the company and warmth of friends.
As a young woman Carol traveled the world with her husband, Billy.
After his passing in 1997, her love for travel was fulfilled when she started a
group travel club wither her employer. Still later she opened up the club to the
general public from her home. She also does work as a bus escort and tour guide.
Her work may take her as close as a Boston theater or as far away as New Zealand
and beyond. Carol will share with us her love of travel, the people she meets
and her appreciation for the beauty of God's world. Please join us for the
evening. Chairperson for the evening is Amy Fowler, Devotions by Peggy Webster
and Hostesses for the evening are Bonnie Bittner and Maurine Upton.
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5-week Lenten
Study
Sunday evenings,
7-8:30
February 24 through March
24
WHO IS THIS MAN?
The
Unpredictable Impact of the Inescapable Jesus
He is history's most
familiar figure, yet he is the man no one knows.
His impact on the world is
immense and non-accidental.
He made history by
starting in a humble place,
in a spirit of love and
acceptance.
He has taught humans
about dignity, compassion,
forgiveness, and
hope.
His vision of life
continues to haunt and challenge humanity.
Who is this
man?
He is Jesus, and you are invited to learn
more about him - and yourself - at our upcoming Lenten Study based on John
Ortberg's new book.
This group will meet on five consecutive
Sunday evenings, February 24 through March 24, from 7 to 8:30 pm, and will
include a DVD segment as well as a group discussion led by Pastor
Jean.
February 24:"The Man Who Won't Go
Away"
March 3: "A Revolution of
Humanity"
March 10: "The Power of
Forgiveness"
March 17: "Why It's a Small World
After All"
March 24: "Three Days that Changed
the World"
Please sign up in the lobby so we can be sure
to order enough participant study guides, which are $11 each (but if that's not
in your budget, please let Jean know in confidence). Optional, but recommended,
is the actual book, which is $23.00.
Everyone - especially beginners - welcome! We
hope you will join us!
If you have any questions or would like more
information,
please speak to Pastor Jean.
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"SPREAD THE LOVE" -
Mini-Mission
Throughout the month of January the Board of Missions and Outreach
invited you to keep those feelings of Christmas love and sharing going.
This year for our mini-mission project we will be helping our
Friendly Service group gather the supplies they need to assemble hygiene and
school kits. We will be collecting the items from the list below through
Valentine's Day, February 14, when the Faith-4-Life youth group will assist the
ladies in assembling the kits.
In the face of natural disasters, violence, or grinding poverty,
Hygiene
Kits can mean the difference
between sickness and health for struggling families. Items most needed are
marked with an "*":
- Wide-tooth
comb*
- Nail clipper *
- Wash cloth
- Hand towel (approx. 16" x 28")
- Single toothbrush (in original
packaging)
School Kits give children in impoverished schools,
refugee camps, or other difficult settings some of the basic tools for learning.
We have most of the items needed to complete these kits but could really use
Blunt metal
scissors (rounded tip)*
Please be on the lookout for any of these items as you do your
shopping. Donations can be left in the church lobby. Let's continue to "Spread
the Love" of the Christmas season by sharing our blessing with
others.
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MARDI GRAS PANCAKE BRUNCH
SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 10
Come join us as we celebrate
Mardi Gras ("Fat Tuesday") a few days early!
 Before we enter the season of Lent,
traditionally a time of denial
and abstinence, come to our Pancake Brunch
after worship on Sunday, February 10, and indulge in all those delicious, fat-laden foods you might be
(at least thinking about) giving up for
Lent!
Brunch will
include pancakes, sausage, bacon, fruit salad and muffins. The suggested cost is
$5 per person with a family maximum of $20. Coffee and juice will be available
to all free of charge.
Along with
the meal, children will be able to create their own Mardi Gras masks.
All proceeds will go to purchase equipment and make improvements to
our kitchen.
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Please Be Considerate
Where You Park
Due to the limited number of spots that are in the parking lot, many
members of our congregation who have difficulty walking have not been able to
park close to the entrance of our Church. Therefore, we have put up signs that say, "Reserved For Those
Requiring Proximity Parking," and ask
that you leave these for
individuals who can only walk short distances. We ask all people who are
physically able to consider
parking in one of the spots in front of the park on Pierce Street. This frees up
spots in the lot for those who really need to park
closer to the entrance.
We would also remind you to not park in any spot that has a "No
Parking" sign, or in the Fire Lanes. Thank you for your cooperation.
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If you would like to sponsor Altar Flowers, please contact Gale
DiBeneditto at 781-344-4728, or leave your information with the church office,
781-344-2371.
Please give specific information as to when you would like the
flowers placed on the altar and if it is in celebration, remembrance or in honor
of someone and a telephone number where we can contact you. The cost to sponsor
a standard arrangement is $25.00. Checks for flowers can be made out to "Nancy
Sullivan."
If you have any questions you can contact Nancy Sullivan at the
church office @ 781-344-2371 or Gale DeBeneditto @ 781-344-4728.
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Blessed Children's
Nursery
Blessed Children's Nursery is open every Sunday morning, (even when
Sunday School is not in session) from 9:45 am - 11:15 am during worship and
Sunday School Classes for children up to age 3. For parents of children who will
be attending the Bible Top 40 Program, child care is also available following
worship for children ranging from nursery ages through Grade 5 until 1:00 pm.
Age appropriate activities will be provided during the Bible Top 40 Program. It
is staffed with two adults at all times, our Childcare Coordinators, Lisa
Antonius-El Kary and Rosemary Amadeo.
Our nursery room is located on the lower level; take a left after the
church office, it is the first room on your right. You can drop off your
children through age 3, prior to worship, get them settled, and come up to
church OR you can bring them down at anytime during the service. After worship,
children up through Grade 5 are welcome, if parents are attending the Bible Top
40 Program.
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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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