The Passion Narratives, Exploration of all Four Gospels
All are welcome to join us for our 6-session Lenten Bible Study

Session 1: Jesus’ anticipation of his crucifixion and resurrection

The ride into Jerusalem

Driving out money changers / cleansing of the Temple

Session 2: Betrayal by religious authorities and Judas

Passover meal

Betrayal by Peter

Session 3: In the Garden

Arrest

Judas’ end

Session 4: Trial of Jesus

Pontias Pilate

Via Dolorosa (the way of sorrow, the route to Golgotha/Calvary)

Session 5: The Crucifixion

Jesus’ Death

Burial

Session 6: Empty Tomb

Reappearances

Groups meet on:

Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. from 2/17-3/31 in the Pastor’s study (except 3/10),
and on
Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. from 2/22-3/29 at the home of a group member.

All are welcome to attend any one, several, or all sessions. If you are unable to attend either group but are interested in the readings, please contact Pastor Doreen Oughton at 508-892-3274 or pastorfccleicester@verizon.net and she will e-mail them to you. But they are much richer in communal discussion, so join us if possible.

Brave's Birthday (Rev Oughton & Brave

With a large assortment of games to choose from, several groups settled into playing. Apples to Apples was a popular choice. One of the most intense though was a game of Jenga played by Len & Judy Ivel, Ron & Cindy LaPointe and Carol Mulrain. The tower reached an incredible height of 30 levels before toppling. Click here MOV06758 to see who was the big loser.

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The Children’s Christmas Pageant was wonderful!
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Click Here to see the pictures of everyone getting ready for the Pagaent.

Christmas Eve Services

Two worship services on Christmas Eve

The 4 P.M. service will be joyful and family friendly celebration.

The 11 P.M. service will be full of candle light, music and the beauty of the season.

Warmest wishes for a wonderful Christmas Day

Nov 14, 2009
9 to 2

Start your Christmas shopping at the Strawberry Hill Fair! It is getting bigger and better every year. In addition to all the traditional items, we have 10 vendors this year. The Pampered Chef will be back, there will be jewelry, original Christmas stockings, birdhouses, and much, much more. The knitting room is full of great hand made items.

Take a chance on our great raffle baskets and donations from local merchants. Bid on a great find in the Silent Auction. Check out the Christmas Room for decorations. Take a break and have lunch in Russell Hall. Tell all your friends. It is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit.

Classes begin: Sept 20, 2009  10 AM/ followed by a Lunch with Pastor Doreen.

This year the children will be building an A.R.K.! The children will be learning about our theme- Acts of Random Kindness.  We will play fun games, make cool crafts and learn how the simple act of being kind can make such a difference to someone.

We are expecting that this year there will be more family involvement in the Sunday School.  Coordinators will work with family members of the students to see how they can participate.  Perhaps you would like to come share about the ways you have shown kindness or others have been kind to you.  There will be mentors available for family members or anyone who is interested in teaching a few classes, or you can participate as a guest/helper.

Jesus said, “Let the children come to me.”  We all have a part in opening up the path to Jesus for the children in our church family.  It will be a blessing for you and for them.

Date: Sunday, August 23^rd (RAIN DATE…….SUN, AUG 30th)

Time: Following Coffee Hour 12:30 PM ’til ???

Please bring:

· Swimsuits, towels, swim shoes (for tender feet), lifejackets for the children

· Something to share:  salad, dessert, casserole, veggies, fruit, etc.

(Hamburgers and Hot Dogs will be provided)

Please let Cindy know when you have decided what you would like to bring (for menu planning) and about how many might be coming.  For directions or if you have questions call Cindy & Ron at  508-885-9875.

Thank you for placing your trust in us,

Search Committe Memebers:

Ron LaPointe, Jim Cathcart, Len Ivel, Marie Feeney, Ann Mulrain, Debbie Arsenault, Jackie Henderseon and Rhiannon Oris

In the early church, ashes were not offered to everyone but were only used to mark the forehead of worshippers who had made public confession of sin and sought to be restored to the fellowship of the community at the Easter celebration. However, over the years others began to show their humility and identification with the penitents by asking that they, too, be marked as sinners. Finally, the imposition of ashes was extended to the whole congregation in services similar to those that are now observed in many Christian churches on Ash Wednesday. Ashes became symbolic of that attitude of penitence reflected in the Lord’s prayer: “forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us” (Luke 11:4, NRSV).