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Authentic, Vibrant, Growing
Come this Sunday to hear the message, Growing.
Growth is the natural product of life. All living systems grow. In our context, growth is applied to influence and impact. A growing faith produces maturity, freedom, and fulfillment. A growing community produces unity, encouragement, strength, and compassion. A growing church spreads Christ's influence into the world around it. Growth means we reach more people and guide them towards spiritual maturity. Invite a friend!
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Get Ready! Synergy: 40 Days in the Word kicks off Sunday, September 23. Read more....
Prayer & Fasting: Our pastors and elders are asking that we set aside time to pray and fast next week, beginning September 16. Use Praying for Faith Community to help guide you as you pray.
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Town Hall Meeting: Sunday, September 23,12:15pm. Snacks will be provided. Topics for discussion include: leadership development, consideration for a Director or Pastor of Outreach, staff reorganization, and practical matters such as the solar project, budget review, reserve guidelines, compensation guidelines, addition of an elder mid-year.
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Our June 2012 Year End Treasurer's Report is available to review. Through your generosity in giving and good stewardship, Faith Community was able to complete the fiscal year with a surplus. Contact Charla Espinosa with questions, charla@fcch.org, 508.435.5900x11.
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Care |
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September Job Search Workshop: There are two free opportunities at The River Community Church, 164 Davis Street, Douglas, MA to help unemployed, job-threatened or under employed folks seek and find jobs:
StrengthsFinder 2.0, September 15, 9am-12pm - Taught by certified advisor and Senior Pastor Bruce Dykstra, this is an excellent tool that supports the first part of job search which identifies your transferable skills and gifts.
Job Search Workshop, September 18 (Part I) & September 25 (Part II), 6:30pm - Taught by experienced team members using proven materials which have been used by over 300 former participants and hundreds of others individually. Register by email here.
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Serve |
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Do you know your SHAPE? Take the SHAPE Workshop on Thursday, September 20, 7pm to figure out where to plug in or how to connect to a ministry that will be a good fit for you. Discover your SHAPE (spiritual gifts, heart or passion, abilities, personality, experiences) and find a meaningful place to serve God and others - during Synergy and beyond! Register...
Desire to serve, but pressed for time? Consider these 30-60 minute opportunities: Sign up at the Grow & Serve Center today to staff a Synergy Projects sign up table on a Sunday morning in the coming weeks.
Make a great first impression on behalf of Faith Community. Join the greeting team or become an usher and help others feel God's love in less than 60 minutes!
Influence a child's life - be a Children's Ministry third grade teacher for first or second service. There's also opportunity to be an Assistant or Special Needs Aide.
For more serving opportunities that may be a perfect fit for you, read more...
To have someone contact you directly, complete the Serving Interest Form.
Sheryl Sullivan, Serving Coordinator, serving@fcch.org. or 508.435.5900x36
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Community Group Registration This Sunday! Looking for a community group to join for 40 Days in the Word? This Sunday, after each service, you will have the opportunity to choose from many types of groups - men's, women's, couples, life-stage groups such as marrieds, married with young children, singles, young adults, etc. Or perhaps you would like to join a group that meets in your own town. Find a group with the right fit for you and come this Sunday to meet hosts and sign up!
Synergy Community Group Workbooks will be on sale for $10 on Sundays in Fellowship Hall.
Exploring faith? Starting Point is a conversational environment where people can ask questions in a safe, small group setting. The next 12-week group begins Sunday, September 23, 10:45am. No obligation informational meetings are this Sunday, September 16, 9 & 10:45am. Read more...
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Adult Education |
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Learn about or join our church: Learn what we believe and how to join the church by attending the Grow 1: Meeting Christ seminar, and/or the Membership Information seminar. Grow 1 is this Sunday, 10:45am, and Tuesday, 7pm. Register now.
Grow 2: Close to Christ - Learn how much God desires a personal relationship with you. Read more...
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Children's Ministry |
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Is your 4th-6th grader a Christ follower? Is he/she ready for the next step in his/her faith journey? The next For Kids Only Believer Baptism will take place Sunday, November 11. The required parent/child class is Tuesday, September 18, 7-8pm. Register
We are seeking a Special Needs Aide for an elementary child during the 9am service on Sunday mornings. Read more...
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College Ministry |
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College-Age Mission Trip: This trip to the Dominican Republic runs from Dec 28, 2012 through Jan 5, 2013. Final payment is due by October 15. Read more...
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Men's Ministry |
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Friday Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:30am, $4
Upcoming Speakers:
September 14 & 21, Jesse Preston
Men's Steak Night This Saturday
Registration ends today!
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Student Ministry |
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Student Ministry Parent Meeting: Calling all parents of teens! Join us this Sunday, 12:15pm in the Chapel for a brief meeting about our plans for the year, to meet our ministry leaders, and sign up to partner with us in various capacities.
Jr. High Friday Night Alive: Come to our first FNA event of the school year Friday, September 21, 6:30-8:30pm. Be prepared to have an amazing time while we "Capture the Chicken". Friends and snacks welcome. Drop off back parking lot. More on Jr. High...
Sr. High Fall Retreat Registration is closed, but if you intended to go but missed the deadline, contact karen@fcch.org to be placed on a wait list if a spot opens up. Those going on the retreat should arrive well fed by 5:45pm next Friday, Sept 21. Pick up Sunday, Sept 23, 4:30pm. Details...
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Women's Ministry |
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Fall Bible Studies for women begin the week of Sept 24! Register for Tuesday night and Thursday morning studies such as 40 Days in the Word, He Speaks to Me by Priscilla Shirer, God's Story, Your Story by Max Lucado and more...
Iron Sharpens Iron for Women DCU Center, Worcester
Saturday, September 29
Hear keynote speaker Stormie Omartian and choose from 16 different inspiring seminars specific to your season of life! Last Chance to Register!
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