Greetings of The Season to You All:
As we enter into this Holy and special season, I want to wish all of you a season filled with peace: peace of mind and peace of spirit.
No matter what the worries of the world may be any given day - and I know there are plenty - this special season serves in no small measure to remind us that Light has come into the world, and the darkness shall not overcome it. That Light emanates from the presence of the Living God in our midst, manifest in the sharing of that Spirit in and between one another. Through our living, we remind one another that God is ever-present, ever-attentive to our lives and showering us with an abundance of love as to cause us to pause in awe and offer God our praise.
As we offer our profound thanks for all of the good gifts in our lives, we need also turn our attention to those around us who are moving through this season with difficulties brought on by any number of realities. May we keep them all close in our hearts in this season, as well.
May the thankfulness and joy of this season permeate the fabric of your daily living and weave a tapestry of happiness for you and yours.
Peace,
Shawn
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Please bring a beverage of your choice (wine, beer or soft drinks). Water will be provided as well as light hors d'oeuvres. If you would like to share your favorite cold appetizer, please bring it along with serving utensils.
A WOW party is a casual social event for church members in the 55+ age group, or thereabouts. If you come to church, but aren't an official member, please come and make new friends!
Questions about this event, or to RSVP, contact Betsy Smith (703-606-1294, [email protected]).
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TOWN HALL MEETING
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
Please stay after worship on Dec. 2 for the FCCWP Town Hall meeting. This will be your first look at the Draft 2019 budget. This is not a voting meeting, but if you have questions about next year's budget and for a church financial update this is the time to show up.
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Wednesday, December 5
5:30 Dinner
After clean-up everyone will help get ready for Walk through Bethlehem. Kids Club will be available.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
CALLING THE ENTIRE CONGREGATION!
To volunteer, donate, help with events or participate contact Kerry Weisner ([email protected]).
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Next New Member Sunday is December 9
New Member Sunday is when we welcome and celebrate new members of the FCCWP family. If you would like to join our community of faith, please fill out a Membership Profile (found
here
on our website) and give it Mary Joe, our church administrator by December 2.
If you've been worshiping at FCC, you might be wondering about membership and why you should join...
Click here to read more
Questions about membership? Call, email or text Debbie Schaffer, Membership Board chair at 407-782-8909,
[email protected]
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The Angel Tree is a custom that FCCWP practices every year at Christmas. It is to benefit the children living at the Great Oaks Children’s Home. This is a residential foster group home for children aged 6-18 who have been removed from their homes by the court
....
Read more
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MACEDONIA'S "KING OF GLORY" CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION!
Community Mass Choir at Calvary Assembly of God on Friday, December 14 at 7 pm.
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SPIRIT KEEPERS MEN'S GROUP DECEMBER EVENT
TUESDAY, DEC. 18, 6:15 P.M.
Gather for dinner and fellowship at The Highlands Cafe at the Baldwin Park Westminster.
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ORLANDO GAY CHORUS (OGC))
FAMILY FRIENDLY CONCERT
IN THE FCCWP SANCTUARY
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19
DOORS OPEN 6:30
Here's a great opportunity to enjoy this outstanding chorus at discount prices. Proceeds benefit FCCWP and the OGC.
Prices: $10 (19 and above), $5 (4-18 years), Free for ages 3 and under.
TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
- Purchase tickets in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, 12/2 or email Mary Joe at [email protected]. Cash or checks only.
- OGC will be on site to sell tickets on 12/9 before and after worship.
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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT IS
THURSDAY
December 20th
Polar Express
$1.00 & free refills popcorn. Cocoa and brownies to purchase.
Bring your favorite comfy chair and join us in Fellowship Hall.
Doors open at 6:30, Movie starts at 7pm
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Click here
to donate to the Christmas Flower Fund. If you are donating in honor or memory of someone, please include their name and yours.
See the flyer
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Help Grow the Ministry!
To volunteer, donate, help with events or participate
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A message from our Spirit Keeper leader, David Rotenberger III (aka: D3):
Congratulations Spirit Keepers, First Congregational Church of Winter Park and Friends of FCCWP, on the success of
Basket Brigade 2018
! 2018 was our best year to date because of the continued generosity and dedication of this group to serve our community....
Click here to read more
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Share your ministry!
To volunteer, donate, or feed the flock contact
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A MESSAGE FROM WELBOURNE NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN
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Thanks to Jamie Binkley,
a member of our congregation, Welbourne Nursery and Kindergarten has been awarded several grants that have helped support and expand our “vegetable garden.” Recently one of Jamie’s team members has started teaching a class on “wellness and healthy eating.”
Read the article
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UNSUBSCRIBING TO CONSTANT CONTACT EMAILS
Please note that
if you unsubscribe to any Constant Contact emails from FCCWP you are unsubscribing from all emails from the church.
For example, if you receive an email from Family Ministries that no longer applies to you and you no longer wish to receive, please call the church office to have your name removed from that particular list. If you unsubscribe to Family Ministries (or any other group), you are removed from all lists, including the What's Happening newsletters.
Best to just delete the email that doesn't interest you.
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A portion of your purchases are donated to our church, a non-profit charity.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m. - WOW Holiday Get-Together
Sunday, Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m, Sanctuary - Town Hall Meeting
Sunday, Dec. 2, after worship - Walk through Bethlehem load-in
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Wednesday Night Live!
Friday, Dec, 7, 7:00 p.m. - Walk through Bethlehem event
Sunday, Dec. 9, 10:00 a.m. - New Member Sunday, Sanctuary
Sunday, Dec. 9, after worship - All Church Christmas Party, Fellowship Hall
Friday, Dec. 14, 7:00 p.m. - Macedonia and Community Choir Concert, Calvary Assembly of God
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 6:15 p.m. - Spirit Keepers event
Monday, Dec. 24, 5:00 p.m. - Children's Service, Sanctuary
Monday, Dec. 24, 9:00 p.m. - Candlelight and Carols, Sanctuary
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