This Week at FCCLW 3/1/15
Published: Thu, 02/26/15
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March 1, 2015
  For 40 days, Satan tempts Jesus in the wilderness. The scriptures tell us Jesus was there with the wild animals and that the angels waited on him. The image of animals with Jesus sends a clear message about our connection to all God’s creation. God desires peace among God’s creation and an end to violence and cruelty against nature. No matter what our negative associations with “wilderness” are, we know that God is there, God’s creation is connected. We do not journey alone through Lent.
If you missed being with us in worship Sunday, you can watch the worship service here. And don't forget to pick up your "Lent In a Bag" next time you are on campus!
This week, reflect on the moments when you’ve been in the “wilderness” of life – a physical, emotional, or spiritual wilderness. Think about who and what was with you at that time. Recall how your connections with God, creation, and others came to your aid. Carry these moments with you as you begin your Lenten journey.
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Supplies for Faustina
In May, our own Faustina Appiah is returning home to Ghana. We want her to return home in style, so we are collecting items that she can use for housekeeping AND which she can use to stock a small shop she will be running to support herself. All during the month of March we will be collecting: Personal hygiene products (mouthwash, toothpaste, tooth brush, hand sanitizers)
Cleaning Detergents
Soap
Tea/Coffee/Ovaltine
Sugar
Tomato Paste
Canned meats - Sardine/Mackerel/Corned Beef/Tuna
Soft Drinks – Caprisuns, Juice Boxes. Etc.
Stationery (envelopes, pens, pencils, erasers, totes, glue, rulers
Hair Products)
Lotions
Paper Products (toilet roll, paper napkins, Kleenex)
The following may also be sent, please check with Steve or Grace Lipman or Carol Lewis before bringing:
Washer and Dryer, Microwave, Iron
Justice Ministry Network Meeting
The Justice Ministry Network members will meet briefly after worship on Sunday to check in before the Rally on Monday Evening March 2nd. Please have 6 confirmed invitees to the Nehemiah Assembly to report.
Spirit Kidz
 Click here for more information.
Valentine's Dinner and Dance
Thank you to everyone who made our Second Annual Valentine's Dinner and Dance such as spectacular event! Chef Christopher Lepard and his staff treated us to a lovely dinner, Allan Herbst provided wonderful piano music, and DJ Marcus spun some great dance music.Thanks to the sponsorship of the meal by Steve Schadle, in honor of his parents 40th wedding anniversary, over $2500 was raised for Studebaker Hall improvements. Check out our website for some great pictures of the event.
Lenten Small Group Opportunity
 Join us beginning next Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM in the parlor for a five week study, "Opening the Bible." Whether you are new to scripture or have been reading it your whole life, this is a great opportunity to discover ways to engage the Bible. Click here for more info.
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Coffee & Conversation
 You are invited to join a new group beginning Friday, January 30th and meeting each Friday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall for coffee, conversation, and fellowship. See Janet Lisle for additional information.
Social Justice Movie
This Sunday Sunday, 11:45 AM in the parlor: Frozen River, a film about two desperate women who get involved in transporting illegal immigrants to support their children. Light lunch provided by members of the Economic Justice Team. Online Giving
Have you explored the opportunity of electronic giving? You can choose to have a set amount taken from your bank account on a regular basis or you can make a one (or more) time gift by checking account or credit card on our website. Your regular electronic giving means that your gift is available for ministry even when you are away (or forgot your checkbook!). Thank you for your continued support of the ministry of First Congregational Church!
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