A progressive and welcoming Christian community!
Office Manager: Pat Haight
Communication Associate: Alena Dillon
HCP Director: Andrew DeFranza
HNS Director: Jessie Vogel
Business Manager: John Thomson
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Communion Sunday
9:30 a.m.: Adult Education (childcare provided)
-Adult Bible Study: We are studying Paul's letter to the church in Galatia. Led by Beth Loughhead. We meet in the Mary Kuell room.

-Faith Journey: Led by Kent Harrop and Gloria Stoneham. We will explore what Jesus teaches about developing a meaningful, balanced life of prayer and reflect on our own experience with prayer...what works, what doesn't. New participants welcome! We meet in the staff conference room (main floor).

-Mae Patten: Led by Andrea Stackpole, this class studies the Scripture and other books, and discusses how it applies to our lives. We meet in the lounge.
11:00 a.m.: Worship
(& Multiage Children's Class)

Now More Than Ever: Tenacity

Luke 8:22-25; 24:13-25
Rev. Beth Loughhead


12:00 p.m. - Children's Choir

3:00 & 6:00 p.m. - Neverland's Peter Pan

4:00 p.m. - Middle School Fellowship
Project Linus Theme Day – Help us make blankets for children in need of some comfort and love!

6:00 p.m. - Senior High Fellowship
Bring a Pet/Animal Shelter Donation! If you're bringing a furry friend, let us know in advance. Northeast Animal Shelter has a list of items needed on their website .
This Week at FBC!
Friday, April 6
7:00 p.m. - Neverland's Peter Pan

Saturday, April 7
8:30-12:00 p.m. - All Church Planning Retreat
12:30 - Lunch Program
1:00 & 5:00 p.m. - Neverland's Peter Pan

Sunday, April 8
9:30 - Adult Education
11:00 a.m. – Worship & Multiage Children's Class ( Rev. Beth Loughhead, preaching )
12:00 p.m. - Children's Choir
3:00 & 6:00 p.m. - Neverland's Peter Pan
4:00 p.m. - Middle School Fellowship
6:00 p.m. - Senior High Fellowship

Monday, April 9
2:00 p.m. - Nominations Committee
6:00 p.m. - Monday Night Supper
7:00 p.m. - Social Concerns
7:30 p.m. - HNS Board

Tuesday, April 10
9:30 a.m. - Staff Meeting
12:00 p.m. - Beverly Multifaith Coalition
12:30 p.m. - Lunch Program

Wednesday, April 11
7:30 a.m. - Lectio Divina
6:15 p.m. - JoyRingers
7:15 p.m. - Harborlight Ringers

Thursday, April 12
4:00 p.m. - Food Project
6:00 p.m. - Celebration Ringers
7:45 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir

Friday, April 13
6:00-8:30 p.m. - Parents' Night Out

Saturday, April 14
12:30 p.m. - Lunch Program
Saturday, April 7 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars, and come share your voice! What would God have our church do and become over the next 2 to 3 years? We will gather at St. John's Episcopal Church in Beverly Farms, 705 Hale Street, beginning with a continental breakfast to get us energized for a great day of planning! Childcare provided.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
We had a full house ages 5 - 70+ to knit and crotchet. New participants welcome. Blankets and prayer shawls were prayed over to be sent to hospitals, rehab centers, and to people who’d appreciate some TLC. Thanks to Suzanne Harlow and Andrea Stackpole for coordinating this ministry. Thanks to a wonderful team of volunteers. Next meeting April 22. A simple lunch is served. 
It is time once again to host our Family Promise guests! Please sign up for April 22- 29 hosting and food prep opportunities. This will ease our organizational process and hopefully help you all plan ahead as well. If you have any trouble with the online signup, email Roberta Grant .

Friday, April 13 from 6 :00-8:30 p.m.
Drop the kids with us! Julie Flowers and an amazing team of volunteers lead a fun and interactive evening of songs, art projects, and faith stories, all from a progressive Christian perspective—plus we provide dinner! Everybody has a blast. You deserve time to yourself!
FBC is a registered Amazon Smile organization! If you choose us at this link, any time you shop through  smile.amazon.com a portion of your purchase will benefit the good work of FBC.

You can also choose other local organizations, including Harborlight Community Partners, Family Promise, and Haborlight Nursery School! Either way, you should take advantage of the opportunity to help a non-profit through Amazon purchases. (Just make sure you are shopping through  smile.amazon.com !)
Strides for Service: Saturday, May 12
Register for Strides for Service, a family-friendly raffle run/walk in downtown Beverly. Collect a ticket for each loop, then use your tickets to enter a raffle for a chance to win over 30 awesome prizes. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. All proceeds go toward improving the homes and lives of people in need.
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