Asparagus, Heritage and Flower Festival – A Roaring Success for All!

We planned, they came, and we had an incredible day!

The weather was picture perfect and the crowds were bigger than ever. We sold gallons and gallons of asparagus chowder and tons of brownies. 

There was frequent and loud laughter from many corners of our lawn – – – and we’ll do it again next year!

Thanks to everyone who donated the groceries, gave monetary support or volunteered their time to help on Friday and Saturday. It was ALL appreciated!

The total raised from all your efforts to support our church missions and our church infrastructure was just shy of $10,000. A very successful day, indeed!

Thanks, everyone!

Your Asparagus Festival Kitchen and Tent Crews – and Committee

In Case You Missed it

There are still 5 quarts of chowder left for purchase.  They have been put in the freezer.  If you are interested, please see Karen Andersen or Karen Murphy.

Prayer Requests

Please keep Jim Haynes in prayer.   Jim continues at JGS Lifecare Rehab in East Longmeadow.

Please keep Millie Gushue in prayer. Millie is at Harrington Hospital in room 321, being treated for an infection, and would love to have visitors.

Pastor Doug / Office Hours

Pastor Doug will be taking a short break next week, taking off Friday through Monday, May 29-June 1.  He will be working from home in the early part of next week, so please feel free to call him (913-387-9947) if you need to speak with him or make an appointment.  Pastor Doug will be offering a Memorial Day prayer on the Common at 9:45 a.m. as part of the community remembrances that day.

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

Open and Affirming Committee – Friday, May 22, 1 pm

Deacons – Sunday, May 24

Church Council Sunday, May 31

***Does your committee or Board have a meeting planned? Please let others know!  Send your meeting date and time to Bonni before any Friday as she posts on Friday mornings. The church email address is fccwbworship@gmail.com. Thank you.

Did you know that we are on YouTube???

Visit our Youtube channel and see recorded sermons from Pastor Doug Williamson.

www.youtube.com/@firstcongregationalchurchofW.B

You can also find a link on our website.  Look under the NEWS tab and you will find SERMONS.

Next issue of Glad Tidings

The deadline for submissions to the June issue of Glad Tidings is Tuesday, May 26^th.