Leicester First Congregational Church http://www.leicesterfcc.org 1 Washburn Sq. | Leicester MA 01524 Wed, 16 May 2012 01:07:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Worcester Fellowship Sock Hop http://www.leicesterfcc.org/2012/05/worcester-fellowship-sock-hop/ http://www.leicesterfcc.org/2012/05/worcester-fellowship-sock-hop/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 01:35:26 +0000 leicesterfcc http://www.leicesterfcc.org/?p=2393 A “Sock Hop” was held on April 28th at the Wesley Untied Methodist Church in Worceter to benefit the Worcester Fellowship mission.  The “Sock Hop” has a fun connection to the ministry of Worcester Fellowship, which gives away 60 – 100 pairs of socks every week. Leicester FCC helps support this ministry with lunches, donations and attendance at this Sock Hop.  A “rocking” time was had by all.

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Happy Easter!

Easter Service - April 8, 2012

]]> http://www.leicesterfcc.org/2012/04/alleluia/feed/ 0 Easter Cantata http://www.leicesterfcc.org/2012/04/2347/ http://www.leicesterfcc.org/2012/04/2347/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:40:04 +0000 leicesterfcc http://www.leicesterfcc.org/?p=2347 On April 1st we were blessed with a special Easter Cantata performed by the Christian Community Choir. The Choir is composed of singers from 10 churches and number 50 plus voices. The Choir is under the direction of Mrs. Linda Cross of the East Brookfield Baptist Church.
The program was called EYES OF FAITH, Seeing and Believing the Messiah. Spiritually we look

Easter Cantata

ed through the eyes of these followers of Jesus (Simeon, Judas, Mary Magdalene and Peter) their insights, feelings and emotion. We see how their lives were affected and changed by Jesus, and realize that Jesus is still affecting and changing lives today as we look through “eyes of faith”.

Refreshments were served after the performance. Everyone was talking about how moved they were by the music and the words. It was a great event.

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]]> http://www.leicesterfcc.org/2012/04/2347/feed/ 0 Bunny Day Eggstravaganza Fun http://www.leicesterfcc.org/2012/04/bunny-day-eggstravaganza-fun/ http://www.leicesterfcc.org/2012/04/bunny-day-eggstravaganza-fun/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:13:23 +0000 leicesterfcc http://www.leicesterfcc.org/?p=2343

Eggstravaganza 2012


The Bunny Day Eggstravaganza was another huge success this year. More than 100 children showed up to join in crafts, meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to put on this extraordinary eggstravaganza.

There are lots of pictures of the event. CLICK HERE to check them out.

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Saturday – March 31, 2012 2 to 4 PM – Bunny Day!
Starting at 2 there will be games and crafts plus a visit by the Easter Bunny (bring your camera). At 3:30 PM when we will lead the children outside for the Egg Hunt.
ALL PROCEEDS from Bunny Day are donated to the LEICESTER FOOD BANK along with the food collected as “admission” to the event.

]]> http://www.leicesterfcc.org/2012/03/bunny-day-eggstravaganza/feed/ 0 SPECIAL EASTER CANTATA http://www.leicesterfcc.org/2012/03/special-easter-cantata/ http://www.leicesterfcc.org/2012/03/special-easter-cantata/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:59:11 +0000 leicesterfcc http://www.leicesterfcc.org/?p=2301 SPECIAL EASTER CANTATA: April 1st at 4pm (PALM SUNDAY )

Once again the Christian Community Choir will perform a free concert in our sanctuary. We are so blessed to have them. The Choir is composed of singers from 10 churches and number 50 plus voices. The Choir is under the direction of Mrs. Linda Cross of the East Brookfield Baptist Church. A collation will follow sponsored by the Woman’s Association. Please speak to Judy Ivel or Cindy Lapointe to volunteer to bake or help with the collation.
The program is called EYES OF FAITH, Seeing and Believing the Messiah. Spiritually we look through the eyes of these followers of Jesus (Simeon, Judas, Mary Magdalene and Peter), their insights, feelings and emotion. We see how their lives were affected and changed by Jesus, and realize that Jesus is still affecting and changing lives today as we look through “eyes of faith”.

Schedule of other performances:
3/30/12 7p.m. St John the Baptist Catholic Church, East Brookfield
4/8/12 11a.m. East Brookfield Baptist Church, East Brookfield
4/15/12 2p.m. Masonic Home, Charlton

]]> http://www.leicesterfcc.org/2012/03/special-easter-cantata/feed/ 0 Brown Bag Lunches for Worcester Fellowship http://www.leicesterfcc.org/2012/03/brown-bag-lunches-for-worcester-fellowship/ http://www.leicesterfcc.org/2012/03/brown-bag-lunches-for-worcester-fellowship/#comments Sun, 04 Mar 2012 05:27:36 +0000 leicesterfcc http://www.leicesterfcc.org/?p=2276 On Sunday, Feb 26, 2012, members of our church stayed after the service to help assemble over 60 brown bag lunches.  These lunches are handed out to the homeless after the Worcester Fellowship Service.  To learn more about Worcester Fellowship and how you can help CLICK HERE.

For more pictures of the church members at work CLICK HERE

]]> http://www.leicesterfcc.org/2012/03/brown-bag-lunches-for-worcester-fellowship/feed/ 0 Lay Service – Feb 19, 2012 http://www.leicesterfcc.org/2012/03/lay-service-feb-19-2012/ http://www.leicesterfcc.org/2012/03/lay-service-feb-19-2012/#comments Sun, 04 Mar 2012 04:57:52 +0000 leicesterfcc http://www.leicesterfcc.org/?p=2270 A lay service was held on Feb 19th as Rev Oughton was on vacation. Deacon Nancy Desautels conducted the service, Deb Entwistle gave the Children’s Sermon and our organist, Robert Shauris, gave a wonderful sermon titled Beauty or Glamour. If you missed his sermon CLICK HERE to see the video.

Thank you everyone who helped make this a meaningful service.

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On Feb 12,2012 we welcomed Diane & Bruce Dwyer, Stephanie Orsi, Katelyn Bouckaert and Darby & Doug Bashista to our membership with this commitment:

We welcome you with joy in the common life of this church. We promise you our friendship and prayers as we share the hopes, happiness and labors of the church of Jesus Christ. By the power of Spirit, may we continue to grow together in God’s knowledge and love, and stand as witnesses to this love.

Welcome to our church family!

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Choir Feb 12, 2012

The Feb 12th “pick up” choir was very successful with four additional voices joining. Beautiful music as always.

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