Serving  Welcoming Growing in Christ

First Congregational Church
United Church of Christ

First of all, a serving church – throughout nearly three centuries, serving the people of Concord and the world

And a welcoming church  -- welcoming children, youth, and adults, seekers and settled, doubtful and faithful, and creating a community bounded only by Christ’s love for us all

And a church growing in Christ – not having all the answers, but growing in faith, in love, in working for a just and peaceful world, people learning the way of Jesus together, and welcoming others to learn with us.

Come and see!

The Rev. Timothy Wildman, Supply Minister
177 North Main Street w Concord w New Hampshire w 603.225.5491

Invitation for our youth
February 18 at  7:00 p.m.
Kaitlin Kellie from Concordia Lutheran is extending an invitation to young adults of interfaith, grades 7-12, to hang out together on Saturday, February 18 from 7-10:00 p.m. If you’d like to hang out, call Concordia Lutheran 224.0277.
Sunday Worship is at 10:00 a.m.
ponder . . .
                     “Make yourself familiar with the                          angels, and behold them                                   frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you."
                        
                             St. Francis de Sales
z Prayer  ministry coordinator needed
We are in need of a new coordinator for this ministry. This person would maintain the list of those prayed, and would either anchor the ministry personally or arrange for people to be present in the chapel each day. 

z Youth ministry leaders needed
At this time First Church is in need of leaders to commit to our Youth Ministry to continue offering the many opportunities for our young and old to learn, live, and grow in Christ.

z  Wanted: A nominating committee 
We need a nominating committee to fill positions now or at least by our annual meeting.

To learn more about these wonderful offerings, please contact Louise Parenteau, Cabinet President, at 224-2851 or
email: louleep@gmail.com.
Winter     sox
Hot
Chocolate
  • long johns in sizes L  XL  XXL  XXXL
  • adult size mittens/gloves
  • chap stick
Coffee
Sugar
       Laundry
Detergent
Items can be dropped off at the church
Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
z  Prayer ministry update
Sally Kelly has been maintaining the ministry at Havenwood with a team of dedicated members offering daily prayer for those facing life's challenges, health issues, employment issues, as well as prayers for our staff and lay leaders. She can be reached at 226-3683.

Johanna Young has started Thursday morning prayer ministry in the Church Chapel from 8:30 -  9:00 a.m. Her contact info is   224.8111 and her email is jyoung@lssne.org.
Isaiah 43: 18-19

But the Lord said: Do not cling to the
events of the past or dwell on what
happened long ago.  Watch for the new
thing I am going to do. It is happening
already - you can see it now. I will make
a road through the wilderness and give
you streams of water there.
The Stewardship Committee
  Wishes to thank you
For your generosity in supporting
the 2012-2013  Annual Campaign.




First Congregational Church, UCC
New items needed for the shelter and guests:
Opportunities to serve
Sunday Worship
for
Autumn, Winter k Spring
at 10:00 a.m.

The Rev. Timothy Wildman, preacher

Nursery Care Provided

Handicapped accessible
We are an open and affirming congregation.
Souper Bowl Sunday of Caring
z February 5

This is a nation-wide event held to raise monetary
donations for local food charities. First Church
youth will be available at the close of the
worship service to collect donations
for our own community's Friendly Kitchen
and our church's Food Pantry.
Mark your Calendar
z February 24 at 6:00 p.m.

The Welcoming Committee will be hosting its
first ‘Dinner Plus’ event on Friday at 6:00 p.m.

Please join us for a delicious lasagna dinner and
an evening of informal fellowship with our church
family. Our ‘plus’ entertainment offering will be Table Talk, a special kind of card game played in small groups.

Table Talk creates both lighthearted and interesting conversation and allows us to share thoughts, opinions, memories, and ideas about ourselves and our life experiences. Plan to join us for a fun evening and the opportunity to know each other a little better!
Toiletries
Prepare to Serve
z February 25 at 8:00 a.m. 

Our NH Conference, UCC is offering its annual Prepared to Serve on Saturday from 8 to 3:45.  Sixty-seven workshops are being offered covering a variety of topics. This is always an inspirational and energizing event, offering good information and great fellowship. 

A list of workshops and reservation forms are available from the NH Conference web site:  www.nhucc.org; or you may pick up information from our church office. Deadline for reservations is February 10.
Invitation for our youth
z February 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Kaitlin Kellie from Concordia Lutheran is extending an invitation to young adults of interfaith, grades 7-12, to hang out together on Saturday from 7-10:00 p.m. If you’d like to hang out, call Concordia Lutheran 224.0277.
Join us for a special luncheon!
z February 26 following worship

We are planning a special luncheon following
Sunday worship to celebrate the success of
our pledge drive. Plan to join us for soup and
sandwiches and smiles!


One Great Hour of Sharing
z February 22 Lent Begins

This is one of our church's wider mission offering of the UCC.  It provides support for health, education, refugee, agricultural and emergency relief initiatives in 138 countries.  It is an offering that makes real the love of Christ through mission activities in the States and around the world. We will be promoting the offering during lent.  Please give generously.
175 Anniversary Celebration at South Church !
To join in the celebration and to learn more click here