HIGHLIGHTS AT FCC

January 26, 2023

www.mansfieldfcc.com

SUNDAY WORSHIP

8:30 am - Chapel

10:30 am - Sanctuary

Masks are optional.

The message and music will be LIVE on Facebook and on the webpage

later in the day and will air on Wednesday at 7 pm on WMFD-TV.

Rev. Brad's Message this Week:

The Courage to Be: From Wrath to Freedom

1 Corinthians 1:18-31 (NRSV)

Please join us in Blymyer Hall following the 10:30 Worship Service 

for coffee and fellowship.

OFFICIAL NOTICE:

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Church Council has requested a Business Meeting of the congregation THIS Sunday, January 29, 2023, following the 10:30 service in the Sanctuary for the purpose of appointing a Senior Minister Search Committee. 

Council approved moving the Annual Meeting to Sunday, February 12, 2023, so the Senior Minister Search Committee may make a report to the congregation. 

Respectively submitted,

Barb Gopp

Church Clerk 

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2023

11:30 am, Blymyer Hall

Members of the First Congregational Church of Mansfield, Ohio, are hereby notified the Annual Meeting of the church will take place on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Included on the agenda will be the 2022 reports of operations, programs, fiscal activity, the adoption of the 2023 operating budget, the election of officers and committee members and other business which may properly come before the meeting. A brunch will be served.

 THERE WILL BE A CHAPEL SERVICE THAT DAY.

                                                                              Barb Gopp, Church Clerk

WINTER WEATHER ALERTS

For the latest information pertaining to cancelations or delays of worship services due to inclement weather, refer to WMFDTV, WMANFM, and First Congregational Church’s Facebook page.

DIRECTORY UPDATES

REMINDER!! Time is running out! Please take a moment to look at last year’s directory and make sure the information we have is correct. Our goal is to have the new UPDATED directories available at the Annual Meeting.

MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

The Monday Morning Bible study meets at 10:00 am in the Sauter Meeting Room. They are currently studying David.

SUNDAY SEMINARS

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

BLYMYER HALL

February 5 - Poverty in Richland County

How extensive is it? Who does it affect the most? How is it being addressed? What is Jesus' message? What can people of faith do?

Resource person: Major Robert Bender, Salvation Army

February 19 - The Effects of Poverty on Children

What obstacles does poverty present to children of poverty? How can they overcome these challenges? Is there realistic hope for them? What can we do to help?

Resource persons: Beth Steiner, Teacher, Mansfield City Schools; Lori Bedson, RCJFS

SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY

Please bring a can(s) of soup to church on Sunday, February 12. Baskets will be placed in the sanctuary and chapel to collect items, or you may leave your donation in the office if your bag is too heavy. All donations will be taken to the Harmony House that afternoon. 

CONGO BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

The book discussion group will meet on Monday, February 20, at 2 pm, in Blymyer Hall. The group will be discussing the book, To Rescue the Republic by Bret Baier. Everyone is invited to join the conversation! A complete list of books the group will be discussing is available in the church office.

ANNUAL FCC PANCAKE DAY

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Tuesday, February 21, from 4:30 - 7:00 pm, the Church Life Committee will host our Annual Pancake Day in Blymyer Hall. They will be accepting donations only. All proceeds from the event will benefit a local non-profit organization. Gluten free pancakes will be available upon request.

MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS

Deacons Meeting - First Thursday of every month, 5:30 pm, Sauter Meeting Room.

Church Council Meeting - Second Tuesday of every month, 5:00 pm, Sauter Meeting Room.

Trustees Meeting - Third Tuesday of every month, 5:30 pm, Sauter Meeting Room.

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Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm