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CHRISTMAS GIVING DRIVE-THRU THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
10AM TO NOON
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OUTDOOR SERVICE OF MORNING PRAYER
TODAY NOVEMBER 29 AT 11:00 AM
in our parking lot
Please join us for a service of Morning Prayer in our parking lot . We will continue to have an outdoor service each Sunday unless it is raining, too cold or windy. We will always send an email if the outdoor service is cancelled due to weather.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR
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HEALING THE HEART OF DEMOCRACY by Parker Palmer
BOOK STUDY ON ZOOM ON TUESDAYS COMING UP
December 1, 8, 15, 22 (note the new dates)
1:00PM – 2:30PM on Zoom
Facilitated by Pam & Charley Rogers
A book of hope for “We the People”
This timely, courageous, and practical work is about us and what we can do in everyday settings like families, neighborhoods, congregations, classrooms and workplaces to resist divide-and-conquer politics. In compelling and inspiring prose Palmer explores five “habits of the heart” that can help us restore democracy’s foundations as we nurture ourselves and each other.
Palmer’s Discussion Guide is designed to encourage a thoughtful exploration of three areas of inquiry suggested by the book:
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What is most important to me as an American citizen? What are my deepest hopes for my country?
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What is the role of “We the People” at this moment in American history? How can we join with others to create more open, respectful and life-giving conversations in a quest for the common good?
- What are you and I now called to do?
We are limiting the number of participants to 20. To reserve your space, please email your intention to attend by sending your name and the names of anyone joining you to: [email protected]
Join us!
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HELP US DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS!
Please join us this Tuesday, December 1, at 10:00 a.m. to help decorate both the inside and the outside of our church This year, we will be adding additional lights and decorations to the outside of our church so that our corner is a beautiful Light in the darkness of these challenging days. We'll be following COVID guidelines for social distancing and wearing masks. Supplies will be laid out to facilitate social distancing.
For more information, or to volunteer to help, please email Dawn Kucera ([email protected])
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ADVENT DEVOTIONAL SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION
Our Advent devotional guide this year is "Low: An Honest Advent Devotional" by John Pavlovitz, available from Amazon ($5.99) and on Kindle. Devotional readings for each day of Advent will guide our thoughts during this holy season. Our discussion group, led by Karla Miller and Mark Acker, will meet each Thursday in Advent at 1:00 p.m. (beginning December 3 through December 17 on Zoom). To sign up for the small Zoom group, please email Mark Acker ([email protected]).
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SANCTUARY IS OPEN FOR PRAYER AND MEDITATION
Our sanctuary will now be open for prayer and meditation on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For safety in this enclosed space, only two persons or two family groups (like a couple) can sign up for each 30 minute time slot. Sanitizing will be done following each 30 minute time.
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TELL ME MORE ABOUT
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH HENDERSONVILLE
Are you interested in becoming a member of First Congregational?
Please join Karla Miller for a "Tell Me More" session on Zoom on Sunday, December 6 at 1:00 p.m.
Welcoming new members and friends will take place during the worship video on Sunday, December 27.
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HENDERSONVILLE RESCUE MISSION. We are looking for volunteers to help in our Church Mission of serving the meals at the Hendersonville Rescue Mission. We serve every second Saturday, third Sunday and fifth Tuesday. We only serve the meal and it takes less than an hour. Masks are worn and it is safe. Any questions, please call Roger Woolsey at 828-989-9092.
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MATCHING GIFTS
Thanks to the generosity of our congregation, our church has designated $7,000 for this year's matching gifts project.
Simply make your check out to FCUCC with the memo line "Matching Gifts" up to $500 per household, and indicate the agencies (up to three) of your choice from the list below (these are the agencies that our Service and Giving Area is supporting during this unique pandemic time).
Your check should be mailed to: FCUCC, 1735 Fifth Avenue West, Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739; checks must be received by December 13th.
Here are the Agencies to choose from this year:
Boys and Girls Club, Henderson County Hunger Coalition, Council on Aging, Hendersonville Rescue Mission, Homes for Youth, Thrive Homelessness, Calvary Episcopal Food Bank, Loaves and Fishes Food Bank of Etowah, Community Food Pantry of Edneyville,
IAM, Free Clinics.
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Did you know?
Click below to link:
The church directory is password protected.
If you don't have the password or have other questions, please contact Sheryl [email protected]
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS AND TITHES
Thank you for your faithfulness in supporting our church financially. Your gifts help our church continue to financially support many non-profits in our community that serve those in need, as well as supporting our staff and keeping our building functioning. You can mail your gifts to First Congregational Church, 1735 5th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28739 or connect to our PayPal account on the church website (click here) or through your own online banking. Thank you for your generosity.
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IF YOUR CHURCH CAN HELP YOU IN ANY WAY,
whether through providing a listening ear or picking up a prescription,
we are here for you.
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Congratulations to those
celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this week
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BIRTHDAYS
Nov. 29: Marilyn McComas
29: Jeannie Stewart
30: Estelle Taylor
30: Trisha LaGrange
Dec. 01: Mark Ray
01: Roddy Crum
02: Jim Luzadder
02: Ericka Fagerlin
02: Ian Zimmerman
03: Liz Brennan
03: Carol Inmn
04: Kinsey Jenkins
04: Nicolas Aguilar
04: Jane Eble
No Anniversaries This Week
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For additions or deletions to our prayer list,
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Please add the following to your prayers this week:
Richard Tyler
David Vandre
Cathy Smith and Joanne Shenk (friends of Al & Joan Diaz)
Norma Daly (friend of Anne Cain)
Ed & Romella O'Keefe
Al & Joan Diaz
Trisha LaGrange
Betsey Parker
Cindy Royce and spouse Barb Gingrich (friends of Ann Twiggs)
Nancy Colvin (friend of Ann Twiggs)
Joseph Orost (son of Jean Glasgow-Hawkins)
Patsy McCurry
Esther Jillson (friend of Becky Rowland)
Betty Gilliam (sister of Frances Yoder)
Joy Greenfield (friend of Trisha LaGrange)
Janet Bostwick
Gary Lowder (Stephanie Lowder's husband)
Lynn & Ray Conchado
Eve Teerlinck
Geit Johnson (aunt of Liz Thurston)
MJ Heubach (friend of Jace Kahn, Jr.)
Shakine Davis (son of Kay Davis)
Sue Eastin (friend of Becky Rowland)
Carol Inman
Ellen Honea
Juliana Miller (friend of Dawn Kucera)
Heather & Mike Sharpmack (daughter & son-in-law of Mindy Myers)
Maryett Carl
And for those being impacted in any way by this pandemic that we hold in our hearts as a church community
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CHURCH CONTACTS
Pastor
Rev. Karla Miller
781-835-6893
Pastoral Associate and Minister of Music
Mark Acker
615-430-3506
Church Administrator
Sheryl Tellier
Church Moderator
Phil Taylor
484-505-9626
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