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Falmouth Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
An Open and Affirming Church
Falmouth, Maine
The Congregator
May Edition 2016
Volume 53 Issue 5
From the Pastor’s Heart, through His Keyboard
The other week, I made a huge decision. It was time to go through my library and
weed out books that I thought I should eliminate. For those of you who know me
well, you understand that I am a self-confessed book-aholic. It is so hard for me to
get rid of any of my books, but the time is right. So far I have weeded out around
fifty books!
Inside this issue:
Pastor Michael
1
Council Corner
2
Ministry of Christian
Education
3
News
4
Ministry of
Missions
5
May Worship
Attendants
7
Ministry of
Facility Stewardship
8
Prayer Shawl
Ministry
8
Church Family
News
9
Ministry of
Community Life
10
Faith Community
Nurse
11
May
Calendar
12
One of the books I scanned on my shelves was one written by a former colleague of
mine. The Rev. Randy Hammer who was pastor of the First Congregational Church
in Albany, NY when I first met him. He had just moved up from Tennessee with his
wife Mary Lou. She became the director of the newly founded Capitol Region
Theological Center, Randy pastored the church. Before moving to Albany, Randy
was pastor to Jim and Kaye Smith and their children, Ruth and James. It really is a
small world!
The book is titled “52 Ways to Ignite Your Congregation … Practical Hospitality.” It
was the first in a series by various authors on ways to fire up a congregation and
increase various types of activities. Other titles include “52 Ways to Ignite Your
Congregation … Bible Study, Worship, Generous Giving, and Youth Ministry.”
In his book on Practical Hospitality, Randy’s very first suggestion was that churches
understand their purpose. He suggests that the primary purpose of the church is to
understand transformation and to bring it about in the lives of our members, the
faith community, the community around us, and the world at large.
This is not just the “job” of the pastor but of every member of the church. To help
people change their lives by following the teachings of Jesus Christ and putting
them to use in our daily lives.
One thing that helps us to accomplish this is having a clear and concise purpose or
Mission Statement. A sentence of two at the most that every member can memorize
and share with people we come into contact with. Randy suggests that the purpose
statement should be posted throughout the building(s), it should be publicized and
printed in newsletters and bulletins. He goes on to suggest that everything that a
church does should be tested against that purpose statement.
Do you know Falmouth Congregational Church UCC’s purpose/mission statement?
If not, do you know where to find it?
Let us continue to show God’s radical hospitality to those who choose to worship
with us, the new-comers as well as those who have been “regulars” for years. Let
us bring God’s radical love to this wider community through our outreach and
caring, in Christ’s name and for His sake.
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COUNCIL CORNER FOR MAY
•
The Future Pastoral Leadership committee has made its recommendations to the Council
and we will be holding a special CHURCH WIDE MEETING following the service on May 15
to review these recommendations. We will be taking further input from the congregation at
this time and then VOTE on a final motion as to the direction we, as a church, wish to take.
This is an IMPORTANT MEETING and we encourage everyone to be there and participate.
•
We are pleased to announce that Kristen Coleman has accepted an offer to be our Christian
Education Coordinator beginning in May. She will finish out the Kids’ Church year
before preparing for some new programs in the fall. We were very impressed during her
interview with her enthusiasm and ideas for the church school program. More to follow!!
•
The Second Wave Campaign has closed. We received over $12,000 in additional pledges
which, combined with the generous match from several members, will certainly help our
finances for the year.
•
Watch for information about a program in the fall on "Christianity and Islam. So Close but
Yet So Far Away." This should be an interesting and worthwhile program given the
world we live in today.
Jack Davis - Moderator
Marilee Pillsbury - Vice Moderator
Jessica Collins - daughter of Terri & Dana Collins
Jessica is graduating from Falmouth High School and will be attending University of New England in the fall. She will be majoring in the
medical field. Let me know if this made it to you on time.
Lydia Farmer - daughter of Thomas & Darla Famer
Lydia is graduating from Falmouth High School and will be attending
the University of Hartford to study psychology with the intent to get a
masters in occupational therapy. She will also be competing on the
track and field team.
Lana Pillsbury - daughter of Marilee & Daniel Pillsbury
Lana is graduating from Windham High School this June and is planning to attend UNH in Durham, NH with a major in Environmental Engineering and a minor in Dance.
Cameron David Rayder - son of Michael Rayder
Cameron graduates from Trinity College on May 22. Cam will be working and sorting out his
job offers and localities.
Nicholas Tate Rayder - son of Michael Rayder
Nicholas graduates from Dickinson College on May 22. Nick will be pursuing a Master's Degree (2 year program) in International Development at International University of Japan in
Minamiuonuma, Japan.
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Ministry of Christian Education
KIDS’ CHURCH!
With dedicated volunteers and leadership from the Ministry of Christian Education,
we continue to offer a fun, interactive, Bible story based curriculum on Sunday
mornings. We would like to thank the volunteers who have helped with the program
thus far. We are looking for teachers for May so check your planners and sign up to
help in Fellowship Hall.
Kids’ Church Singers Update
Our Kids’ Church Singers will perform again on Sunday, May 1. The children will practice the
song during Kids’ Church to be ready to perform during the service. If there aren’t many children then we may have the congregation sing along with us. We intend to be flexible so the
children feel comfortable but also share their wonderful voices.
Graduate Recognition Sunday will be on Sunday, May 22 if you know of a graduating senior
from either high school or college who would like to be recognized during the service please
email Kim Hendry at [email protected].
Children’s Sunday – the final Sunday for Kids’ Church for this school year will be on June 12.
We are planning a service which will almost entirely be run by the children. So they’ll be ushering, acolyting, singing, doing readings, collecting the offering, etc. Please mark this on your calendar. It is sure to be a very special service and we would like to have as many children/young
adults participate as possible.
GRADUATE RECOGNITION
Graduate Recognition Sunday will be on Sunday, May 22. We invite graduating seniors to participate in the service. There will be a special Coffee Hour following worship to honor the graduates.
Please contact Gini in the church office with the name, placing graduating from and future
plans of your high school or college senior at [email protected] or 781.3413. Thanks!
IT’S THAT TIME!!!!! REGISTRATION FOR CAMPING AT PILGRIM LODGE IS OPEN!
This beautiful camp is located on the shores of Lake Cobbosseecontee in West Gardiner,
Maine. There are programs for all ages 5 through 105. It’s not just for school aged children.
There are programs for women, grandparents & grandchildren, family camping, art camp, wilderness camp, etc. There is something for everyone. The brochures are on the table in Fellowship Hall for camp related questions. If you have camped at PL in the last
two years you will be getting one in the mail. You can register online now at
www.pilgrimlodge.org and find answers to your questions as well as testimonials and camper videos.
Check it out!
Interested in becoming a camp counselor? Apply online or call 207.724.3200
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Upcoming at the Coffee House!
Our Coffee House will be hosting local musicians for your listening pleasure. Paul
Davis is in charge of scheduling groups to come and entertain you, your family,
friends and neighbors. A schedule is listed below.
May 13
Katherine Rhoda
www.katherinerhoda.com
June 10
Messengers of Hope
July 8
Roberto & Kathryn
http://www.robertoandkathryn.com/
August 12
Choro Louco
https://www.facebook.com/chorolouco/
September 9
Married with Chitlins https://www.facebook.com/Married-withChitlins-113089815429637/
Come enjoy a great cup of coffee and support the arts and your church.
E-COMMUNICATIONS
To find out what’s happening at Falmouth Congregational Church:
1. Visit the website: falmouthcongregationalchurch.org
2. Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/falmouth.ucc/
3. Follow us on Twitter: Falmouth Church UCC @falmouthchurch
WOMEN’S SPIRITUAL BOOK GROUP
We will meet at Amy Carter’s home on Wednesday, May 18 at 2 PM. The book under
discussion is Fly While you still have Wings and other Lessons my Resilient Mother
Taught Me by Joyce Rupp. Newcomer’s welcome!
CHANCEL FLOWERS 2016
Would you like to provide the chancel flowers for a Sunday? There are many Sundays available in 2016. Please sign up on the poster in Fellowship Hall. Fill out
the information on a Chancel Flower form and place it in the offering plate or
leave it in the church office. The office will order the flowers from Skillins unless otherwise
specified. You may also supply your own. Cost of chancel flowers from Skillins is $38.00.
MISSION STATEMENT
Falmouth Congregational Church United Church of Christ is a Christian community of faith
which:
 Serves God with love and worship.
 Serves our church family with loving mutual support and provides opportunities for
spiritual growth.
 Serves all of God’s creation with compassion, generosity, justice and stewardship.
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Ministry of Missions
DONATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S “ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING”
So far, $649.61 has been raised in 2016 for One Great Hour of Sharing. Thank you to everyone
who so generously contributed to this mission.
STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH OFFERING ON MAY 15
This “5 for 5” mission offering helps develop spiritual life in our youth and young adults, establish new churches, and awaken new ideas in existing churches. Strengthen the Church funds
will also be used to award grants to help congregations communicate the "God is still speaking"
message. Your donations will be collected on Pentecost Sunday, which is 50 days after Easter
and falls this year on May 15.
THANK-YOU NOTES RECEIVED
The Ministry of Missions has received additional letters of thanks for our church’s end-of-theyear charitable donations:
From Charles S. Cole, Program Manager, Partial Hospital Program at Maine Medical Center:
Please accept this letter as our heartfelt thanks for your generous gift to the Partial Hospital Program in Outpatient Psychiatry at Maine Medical Center. The Partial Hospital Program provides intensive psychological and psychiatric care for nearly 500 patients a
year. Our focus is on helping our patients regain the hope, self-confidence, and skills for
sustained recovery from more serious mental health problems. Finding spiritual strength
and support is an integral and valued part of this recovery process. Please extend our
thanks and appreciation to your parishioners.
From Reverend Ruth Edens, Director of Advancement, Andover Newton Theological School:
Thank you for your donation to the Fund for Andover Newton. Your generous gift will
help us continue educating leaders who make a real difference in the lives of individuals,
communities, and the world. At Andover Newton, our mission is “to educate inspiring
leaders for the 21st century.” The world needs passionate and skilled workers more than
ever, and we thank you for supporting our mission.
THE FALMOUTH FOOD PANTRY
Current needs are the following items:
• canned meats and fish (i.e., Spam, chicken, tuna fish)
• garbanzo beans (chick peas)
• plain white rice
In Fellowship Hall, there is a large box for
your donations. Thank you very much.
Days Open in May:
Monday, May 2, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday, May 10, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday, May 12, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Monday, May 16, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday, May 17, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday, May 19, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday, May 24, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday, May 26, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WALK-RUN ON MAY 14
Join the family-friendly 5K race along Foreside Road in Falmouth to support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland! The Falmouth Habitat for Humanity 5K Run and Walk will be held this
year on Saturday, May 14. Hosting this event is St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (43 Foreside
Road in Falmouth), where the race begins and ends. Registration begins at 8:00 AM, with the
official start time for the Run and Walk at 9:00 AM. Individuals, families, children, and pets are
invited to run or walk all or part of the distance from St. Mary’s Episcopal Church to Foreside
Community Church and back. Refreshments will be available at Foreside Community Church
as well as a ride back to your car if one way is far enough. In addition, there will be homemade
pies and cakes for sale!
Falmouth Congregational Church has been supporting this annual event since its inception
over 10 years ago.
Runners, walkers and volunteers can register online at https://g2racereg.webconnex.com/
falmouth5K16
Alternatively (or in addition), please consider sponsoring a walker or runner, donating online, or
making a pie or cake!
The June Congregator
deadline is
Sunday, May 15
Please submit your articles,
announcements, news items,
pictures, etc. to:
[email protected].
Thank you!
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Worship Attendants
LITURGISTS
Liturgists
May 1 - Jim Parr
We are currently in need of liturgists for
June. Please contact Maytha Southard
at [email protected] or the
church office if you would like to serve the
church by participating in the morning
worship service.
Thank you.
May 8 - Judy Currier
May 15 - Linda Gouws
May 22 - Jack Davis
May 29 - Maytha Southard
Ushers
May 1 - Rodney Coleman, John Boothby
May 8 - Paul Davis, Steve Hendry, Mark & Peggy Horton
May 15 - Joe & Jo Blinick, Kim & Mollie Mason
May 22 - Larry & Sue Perry, Amy & Steve Carter
May 29 - Judy Currier, Pam Carroll, Diana Wescott, Maytha Southard
Greeters
Communion Preparers &
Servers
Sunday, May 1
Larry Perry - bread
Barbara Fleming - juice
Mark Horton, Maytha Southard
Job opening! Greeters, no long term commitment, once or twice per year!
May 1 - Barry Hamilton
May 8 - Heidi Gage
May 15 - Judy Nilsen
May 22 - Judy Currier and Carol Kauffman
May 29 - Mollie & Kim Mason
We are looking for a few good people or families to represent our warm and welcoming
church on Sunday mornings! This could be
you! Please contact a member of the Ministry
of Community Life Carol Kaufman (chair) or
the church office.
ACOLYTES
Acolytes
Children in the second grade and older who
would like to light the candles on Sunday
morning, serving as an acolyte, please have
your parents contact Pam Carroll at [email protected]. Your help on Sunday
morning is needed and appreciated.
May 1 May 8 -
Volunteers needed
May 15 May 22 May 29 Chancel Flowers
May 1 - Barry & Ginny Hamilton
Please find a substitute if you
are not available on your
scheduled Sunday.
May 8 - Carol Kauffman
May 15 - Kathleen Henderson
May 22 - Heidi Gage
May 29 - Amy Carter
Contact the church office by
Wednesday morning with the
name of your replacement.
Thanks!
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Ministry of Facility Stewardship
Note the new date!! Saturday, May 7, 9 AM - Noon We will
be dividing many of the plants in our church gardens and looking
for more donations from our church family. We plan to sell perennials, annuals, house plants and vegetables. Many thanks to
Tom Stegemann and his green house. Tables may be purchased for $10 where you may sell your own items at the yard
sale. We will also have a church table for donated items. So
start your spring cleaning and do include extra house plants.
You may leave your yard sale items under the stairs next to the office.
Thanks, Bonnie Anderson, Beth Anderson, Linda Gouws
ENVIRONMENTAL AND FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
Bottle recycling at the Transfer Station: FCC has signed up to sort for the
month of June! We netted more than $200 last year from our efforts.
Pam Carroll, Bonnie Anderson and David Horne have volunteered so far to help
with this project. Many more are needed. A training session will be scheduled for the end of
May. Please contact Bonnie at [email protected] or David at [email protected]
for more information.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
On a Lovely spring afternoon we had five knitters who were able to come to
our Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting in April. We opened our meeting with a
prayer written by Donna K. Manocchio, which I found in my “The New Prayer
Companion” written by Janet Bristow and Victoria Gala, who founded the
Prayer Shawl Ministry with 35 knitted patterns in it. Donna also wrote a wonderful article about
how she was inspired by this ministry. She tried knitting but found out it took too much time, effort and patience. It turns out she became a pastor and has delivered many shawls to people in
homes and hospitals, rehab centers and recovery meetings, parks and prisons. She found another way to partner with this ministry.
As the group was knitting I shared a funny story from “At Knit’s End” a book about meditations
from women who knit too much. A real estate friend sent me a story about “How Heavy is This
Glass of Water.” Then I read a nice thank you note from Melodie Gage.
Finally I shared the wonderful print out titled “The Health Benefits of Knitting,” which Phoebe
Horne had sent to me. We closed our meeting by blessing three new beautiful prayer shawls.
We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting, May 12 at 1:30 PM in the Grant Room.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Judy Nilsen
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Church Family News ...
Our thoughts and prayers are with Sue
and Larry Perry and family on the
passing of Sue’s mother Helen Snow
who entered into her eternal rest on
March 28. Her memorial service was
held in Saco.
We lift in prayer …
Robbie Coleman
Melodie Gage
Charlie Grubb
Maureen Grubb
Myron Hager
Carol Kauffman
Marion Meigs
Don Olen
Marilee Pillsbury
Adelaide Scheuchzer
Charlotte Sinnett
“In life and in death we hold fast to the promises of the
Gospel.”
Dear Friends at FCC,
Thank you for all the kindnesses extended to me during my illness. Just knowing that all of you are collectively praying for me as well as sending me cards and
good wishes brings me such hope. During the recent
cloudy days and cold weather, my prayer shawl has
kept me nicely warm and cozy. You are the best support system a Faith Community Nurse could possibly
have!
Kathy Whitmore
102 Wythburn Road
South Portland, ME 04106
In Christian Fellowship,
Carol Kauffman
Dear Church Family,
Here I am writing again, to thank you for my special
visitors I had at Easter time. They are so welcome
every year. They brought flowers, jonquils and a
book of poetry. It’s so nice to be remembered by old
friends, Helen Tupper Southard and Kathleen Henderson. We had quite a gab fest. A real special time.
Thank you very much.
Dear Church Family,
Thank you so very much for your
thoughtfulness in sending me flowers,
cards and prayers.
Fondly,
Charlotte M. Sinnett
Love,
Mary Lou Endicott
1 - Paul Han
2 - Chan Sinnett
3 - Andrew Poore
5 - Gary Scheuchzer
7 - Terri Collins
7 - Jane Stegemann
8 - Barbara Wood
11 - Edie Boothby
11 - Marcy Kittredge
12 - Lori Legere
12 - Craig Winslow II
13 - Julia Fay
13 - Michael Wulbrecht
17 - James Henderson
18 - Carol Kauffman
22 - Lana Pillsbury
22 - Sara Fay
25 - Allen Coffey Jr.
26 - Myron Hager
27 - Tom Stegemann
27 - Ann Sanborn
30 - Chris Bender
31 - Mollie Mason
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Ministry of Community Life
Welcome to an update from the Ministry of Community Life.
In review I have placed the chart which illustrates the
scope and mission of MCL. We provide hospitality
and fellowship for the congregation and we promote
the health and well being of the community. We last
met on January 27 and since then we have continued to communicate via email, person-to–person
conversations and phone chats. Plans are to resume
meeting at church in late summer. Meanwhile we
continue to follow through with the goals which we
set to accomplish at the January planning session.
So here goes…there is a little something for everyone!
GRADUATION SUNDAY IS MAY 22, 2106
We are currently making plans to provide the hospitality for this important milestone which our
young people and perhaps even a non-tradition student member of our congregation have
achieved. Please remember to contact the office with their names. Then come out on this special Sunday and join the hospitality and fellowship after the service. The future of our church
lies in our youth!
HAPPENINGS FOR OUR SENIOR CITIZENS
The pictured publications are out there on the
shelves or racks at our library, super markets, drug
stores, health centers for the taking. Next time you
shop pick these up. Senior News is published by
the Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Senior
Source Book is full of a wealth of information. There is a page to record your health history,
prescriptions and a wealth of information on the legal, financial, and community services offered to the Senior Citizen. Last but not least we are prime targets for the awful SCAMS. I am
in hopes of ordering a supply of this pamphlet for FCC distribution. Hopefully the other two publications will also find their place in Fellowship Hall so our mobile parishioners can pick one up
for a senior neighbor or friend to read.
NEWS FROM THE SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF FALMOUTH
Since at this time the Seniors are no longer meeting as in the past, the Ministry of Community
Life wishes to share news about what is happening around the Town of Falmouth to make life
and “aging in place” better for our seniors. We appreciate them and salute them for helping to
make our town what it is today.
Over at the Motz Activity Center plans are being developed to see a “Senior Citizen Center”
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born by the end of the year. A kitchen needs to be created and a meeting room renovated and
furnished that is specific to needs of a Senior Activity Center! This committee is also looking at
ways to provide transportation, to achieve an “aging in place” methodology, affordable senior
housing. There is money in the next year’s budget allocated to hire a Senior Citizen Coordinator
to help seniors navigate the health care system as well as planning to make the best possible
use of the new center.
Do you know that on week days you can go over to Motz and walk during the mornings from 9
AM to noon? Monthly programs are planned for seniors to enjoy via Community Programs.
NEWS FROM THE FAITH COMMUNITY NURSE
National Nurses Week is May 6 – 12:
This year’s theme is, Culture of Safety: It
starts with you. Let us pay tribute to the nurses in our congregation and to those practicing
throughout our world. As Christians nurses
have a Culture of Safety in God as our refuge
and strength. Do remember to go out and hug
a nurse from May 6 to May 12!
Upcoming plans from the Faith Community Nurse
Beginning next month I have planned a series of articles
about the fact that the rate of diabetes in the U.S. has
quadrupled in the last three decades. Americans are
simply consuming too much sugar! Moreover our incidence of obesity is skyrocketing. So let’s practice reading
the labels on what we pick up at the market. Pay close attention to number 3 and 4. Try to avoid adding extra sugar. Keep the sugar low at 3 grams and the fats to less
than 5 grams. Look at total carbohydrate. If it’s above 21
grams, rethink your purchase.
Do come along with me on a journey to eating healthier.
Carol I. Kauffman, MSN,RN
Ministry of Community Life, Chair
Faith Community Nurse
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Falmouth Congregational Church Calendar
Sunday
1 Communion
Monday
2
9 AM Choir Rehearsal
10 AM Worship
10 AM Kids’ Church
11:15 AM Coffee
1 PM Eagle Scout
Ceremony
3 PM Daisy Scouts
9 AM Food Pantry
Open
8 Mother’s Day
9
6 PM Fiddle-icious
Tuesday
3
9 AM Aerobics
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
4
5
6
7
8 AM Aerobics
6:30 PM Ministry of
Missions
9 AM Aerobics
9 AM Plant & Yard
Sale
10 AM Bible Study at
7:30 PM Choir
OceanView
Rehearsal
7 PM Ministry of
Worship & Covenant
7 PM Ministry of
Facility Stewardship
6 PM Contradance
7 PM Boy Scouts
10
Saturday
11
9 AM Choir Rehearsal
6 PM Ministry of
8 AM Aerobics
9 AM Aerobics
10 AM Worship
Christian Education 9:30 AM Food Pantry
10 AM Kids’ Church
Open
6 PM Fiddle-icious
7:30 PM Chancel
Steering Committee
Choir
6 PM Cub Scout Mtg
12
1:30 PM Prayer
Shawl Ministry
4:30 PM Food
Pantry Open
13
14
9 AM Aerobics
9 AM Habitat for
Humanity Run/Walk
6:30 PM Coffee
House
9 AM Young Life Half
Marathon & Relay
7:30 PM Boy Scouts
15 Strengthen the
Church Offering
9 AM Choir Rehearsal
10 AM Worship
10 AM Kids’ Church
Deadline for
June
Congregator
Submissions
16
17
18
9 AM Food Pantry
Open
9 AM Aerobics
8 AM Aerobics
19
20
9 AM Aerobics
9:30 AM Food Pantry 2 PM Women’s
Spiritual Book Club 4:30 PM Food Pantry
Open
Open
10 AM Bible Study at 5:30 PM Girl Scouts
OceanView
7 PM Boy Scouts
7:30 PM Choir
Rehearsal
27
24
9 AM Choir Rehearsal
10 AM Worship
10 AM Kids’ Church
11:15 Special Coffee
Hour
6 PM Fiddle-icious
11:30 AM Council of
Ministries
9 AM Aerobics
10 AM Collators
9 AM Aerobics
8 AM Aerobics
9:30 AM Food Pantry 2 PM Called to Care 4:30 PM Food Pantry
7 PM Community
Open
Open
Supper Planning
Meeting
10 AM Bible Study at
7 PM Boy Scouts
7:30 PM Choir
OceanView
Rehearsal
29
31
30
25
26
22 Graduate Sunday 23
OFFICE CLOSED
9 AM Choir Rehearsal
10 AM Worship
10 AM Kids’ Church
21
9 AM Aerobics
10 AM Bible Study at
OceanView
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Falmouth Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
267 Falmouth Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
Office phone: 207-781-3413
Office e-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.falmouthcongregationalchurch.org
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Non-profit Org
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God is Still Speaking!
Falmouth Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Michael H. Richards
Pastor and Teacher
MINISTRIES
Jack Davis
Chair, Council of Ministries
Kim Hendry
Chair, Ministry of Christian Education
Chan Sinnett
Ministry of Communications
Carol Kauffman
Ministry of Community Life
Bonnie Anderson & Jim Smith
Co-Chairs, Ministry of Facility Stewardship
Steve Hendry
Chair, Ministry of Missions
Anne Coleman & Jim Parr
Co-Chairs, Ministry of Worship & Covenant
Doris Krueger
Minister of Music
Gini Medford
Office Manager, Newsletter Editor
Laurie Logan
Office Assistant
Matthew Strobel
Sexton
Kristen Coleman
Christian Education Coordinator
OFFICERS
Jack Davis, Moderator
Marilee Pillsbury, Vice Moderator
Laurie Davis, Clerk
Pam Carroll, Treasurer
Meredith Mazur, Financial Secretary
Carol Kauffman MSN, RN, Faith Community Nurse