Volume 2, Issue 5

 

                   

Dear Friends,

 

By the time you get this, we will be heading into "Stewardship Sunday" - May 9th - also known as "Mothers' Day."

 

You wouldn't forget about your mom.  You wouldn't forget about the church.  It comes down to love and commitment - and

a card.

 

How's that for a simple message?

 

Peace,

Michael Dunfee

 

           

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                                                  REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR NAME TAG

You have a way to ease the introductions. Wear your name tag. Wearing your name tag also sends the message to visitors that we
want you to feel comfortable at FTCC and we want to get to know you.

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                      PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

All those interested are invited to come join with this group to knit shawls, pray for those who are in need of the comfort

of the shawls and enjoy each other's company. All you will need for this time is a number 13 round knitting needle.

We have a pretty good supply of the type of yarn that we use and we will provide you with the directions.

You will find that this is one of the most satisfying ministries you can be a part of. Those receiving the shawls

have been warmed and comforted - lifted up by the caring those who have knitted and included them in their prayers.

If you cannot attend but would like to participate, please contact the office.

 

 

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                             Acolytes

I love seeing the acolytes, so serious as they walk down and then the big grin as they come back having succeeded.

If you have a third grader or older, the church needs YOU.  It is a commitment, but it is also an opportunity to let your child
give back to the church. Sign up for a month, or 2 families can sign up for one month.

The responsibilities are to ring the bell and light the candles at the beginning of the service, and to snuff out the candles
at the end of the service.

Ann Gerhard will email you the directions and remind you at the beginning of your month.

Please contact the office if you are interested.

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                                                       Collector's Comments

      We would like you to help us out in paying dues to  the Conference and to the Pilgrim Association too. 
The total for this year is $17.70 per person. Conference dues are $16.40 and Association dues are $1.30.
We would ask you to contribute $17 to cover the greater part of that. Remember that the  Association was
instrumental in working with us to find our minister, that they work extremely hard in training folks to
become ministers, that they provide educational opportunities for many of us and provide many more services for us.
It is important that we support both of these bodies with our dues. You can make this contribution along with you regular
pledge or donation - simply mark it on your check as dues.

Thank you.     

 

 

            

 

 

 

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                                           HELP WANTED: CHIME CHOIR

       Qualifications:  Attend Thursday night rehearsals  6:30 - 7:30pm most weeks
                              Play one Sunday per month
                              Ability to count to 6 or maybe 8
                              Great sense of humor
                              Ability to laugh at yourself
                              Enjoys cooperating with others to make wonderful music

 

                                                                       

                          

 

                                         MISSION           

 

M&O met in April and planned two events which will already have happened by the time you read this:
The Friendship's Club Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, April 27th in Rice Hall. Hope there was a good turnout for those
youngsters who were serving free sundaes to all.
Lew Fishman walked again on Sunday, April 25th to support Interfaith Social Services, sponsored by our congregation.

We wrote some checks:
Appalachian Service Project participants: $450
Scituate Food Pantry: $500
SHS Senior Party: $150
Transferred $1,500 to the Mainspring Groceries Fund which repays good people who buy the ingredients and cook
and serve dinner every month at the Mainspring Homeless Shelter in Brockton
Plus $150 for postage to send health and baby kits to Haiti
The congregation had contributed additional moneys to Functional Literacy Ministry of Haiti: 100.51
One Great Hour of Sharing: $450

                                         Coming on May 14th and 15th:  The Career Closet
                                    Friday, May 14th 3-5pm   and   Saturday, May 15th 9am-12pm
                               Spring and summer clothing collection for the women's Career Closet
                                         For the first time, they are also requesting men's clothing.

 

                                                                Mission & Outreach Sunday
Don't miss the special service!  Our guests will be Jennifer Yerbon, Outreach and Education Advocate of DOVE
     Wilma Goodhue, Co-Founder and Debbie Mastro, Program Director of the Friendship Home
     Rev. Devon Bates, Director, Community Relations of Andover Newton Theological School

Pastor Mike will "interview" them, in place of the sermon. It's a wonderful time to get a closer understanding of the
groups we support through our pledges and gifts.

 

The Scituate Food Pantry is looking for donations of the following items:

all products

 

There is a donation box located in the inside the church porch, near the library (a green tub)

 

Many more families have been added to our list which has made the supplies move faster; it is sad to see

more vs less families coming to the pantry.  Prayers for these families in their hour of need would help.

 

The Scituate Food Pantry wishes to thank all for their generosity and continued support.

 

 

 

                                                           Mainspring

   Please sign up to serve dinner to the folks in Brockton, the sheet is in Rice Hall.  Our church serves dinner
the third Sunday of each month.

 

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                                                               Mike's Anniversary

 Mike's 30th Anniversary of ordination is June 18th.  We would like to give him a small but personal gift coupled with a
more substantial gift in his honor to a charity or cause he supports.
 We will celebrate his Anniversary during service on June 13th - we know you will want to be there to celebrate not only
the event but also to reflect our appreciation for the great ministry he provides to and for us.
  If you would like to donate toward the gifts, please do so before June 7th. Write "Mike's gift" in your check's memo
section.

                                 Thank you!   Remember, SHHHHHHHHHHHHH

  

 

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                               Join us to celebrate Madeleine Von Iderstein's 90th Birthday
                                         May 23rd   in Rice Hall    at 11:30am

Mark you calendars and be sure to join us for refreshments an festivities!
As a "surprise" to Madeleine we would like to give her a gift. If you would like to contribute to the gift,
please drop your donation off with Joy or mail to FTCC. Checks should be made payable to FTCC
and in the memo line write "for Madeleine.
Thank you

   
                

                                                                                       

 

                                                                                              

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