Pastor Doug’s upcoming office hours

Thursday, September 10; 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Friday, September 18; 9:30-12 Noon, 1-2:15 p.m.

Glad Tidings

The September issue of our church newsletter, Glad Tidings, was sent out last week. Be sure to take a look to keep up on all the church news.

Haven’t been receiving Glad Tidings? Please send an email to fccwbworship@gmail.com and let the church office know!

Upcoming Bible Study        (PLEASE NOTE ONE DATE CHANGE)

Our six week Bible study has had a change of focus.  We will do a six-week study entitled Signs and Wonders: A Beginner’s Guide to the Miracles of Jesus, by Professor Amy-Jill Levine.     Unfortunately, the book Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of A Controversial Rabbi, was only available at an affordable price from one outlet, and after assuring me they would have the books here by Sunday September 6, they sent me an e-mail saying they could not deliver the books until September 25.  So, we will still meet on Thursday afternoons from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m., the same time as we used in the spring, which seemed to work reasonably well.  Dates will be September 10 and 24, and October 8, 15, 22 and 29.  Books for the study will cost just $12, which is one positive of the book change! The books have arrived and will be available on Sunday.  Please make checks out to the church and give either a check or cash to Pastor Doug at church on September 6 or at the first session of class. This will be another wonderful chance for us to learn together!

Outdoor Worship Service on Sunday Morning, September 20

We are going to hold our Sunday morning 10 a.m. worship service on September 20 on the Common. We will be worshipping with our neighbors from George Whitefield United Methodist Church. We will be celebrating the “Season of Creation” recognized by many Christian churches on the Sundays from the beginning of September through the first Sunday of October, and praying for good weather!  We’ll also be asking everyone to bring a donation for the Sharing Cupboard in lieu of your customary offering (save that for the following week). More details are in a notice in the September Glad Tidings.  Think about inviting a friend to join us that morning, and let’s look forward to celebrating God’s unconditional love for all God’s children under open skies that Sunday!

Pastor Doug

Parish Board

Our parking lot repairs are going well. The drain areas have been repaired, and the sealing and painting of the lines will happen in the next week or so, depending on weather. We appreciate your patience with the parking adjustments. If you have any questions, contact Parish Board chair Karen Murphy.

Sharing Cupboard Needs:

The Sharing Cupboard currently needs mayo, mustard, ketchup, cookies, crackers cereal and coffee. Thanks to the wonderful community outreach, our shelves are well stocked with other items. Please leave all donations in the donation box at the church entry.

Meetings This Week

Thursday, September 10th – 5:15 – 6:30 – Parable Study

Friday, September 11th – Flea Market Prep 5 pm (still need helpers!)

Saturday, September 12th – Flea Market on the Common 9 am – 3 pm (thanks to all who have agreed to help!)

Sunday, September 13th – Deacon’s meeting following worship

Birthdays this week

Al Randall – 9/6

Everleigh Page Boucher – 9/10

Church YouTube Channel

Did you know that we now have a church Youtube channel?!

Miss a Sunday but still want to hear Pastor Doug’s message and Stephen’s beautiful music? Tune in!

https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCongregationalChurchofW.B