HIGHLIGHTS AT FCC

September 10, 2026

419.756.3046

www.mansfieldfcc.com

SUNDAY WORSHIP

8:30 am - Chapel

10:30 am - Sanctuary

Pastor Brad's Message This Week

Following the Humble Shepherd

Please join us in Blymyer Hall following the

10:30 Worship Service for coffee and fellowship

September 6

Chapel 27

Sanctuary 100

THIS SUNDAY!!

From Youth and Children Sunday School Classes to In-Spired Gatherings and weekly studies, you are invited to share in radical hospitality by inviting friends and family to a homecoming of sorts at First Congregational Church, THIS Sunday, September 13!.

Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite team gear to worship. We all know how excited we get when we cheer on our favorite teams. So, bring on the fanfare for Kick-Off Homecoming Sunday!

The Church Life Committee invites everyone to LUNCH immediately following the 10:30 Worship Service that morning as part of the celebration. They will provide ham, tableware and drinks.

We are asking the congregation to bring:

If your last name begins with A-H, please bring a hot side dish; I-Q salad and R-Z dessert. 

The Children/Youth Board will have games planned for the children. 

Plan to join us for great fellowship and delicious food!

UPCOMING BIBLE STUDY

You're invited to join Pastor Brad on Wednesday mornings, from 10 am - 11:15 am for an exploration into the Gospel of Luke. The study will start September 16th and continue through November 18th. No sign up is required and all are invited. Meeting place: The Sauter Meeting Room.

"Church tradition suggests Luke was a physician and, in some circles, an artist, too. We will take a closer look at how Luke depicts the ministry and mission of Jesus through the lens of the Holy Spirit. We will also consider the creative and imaginative force the Holy Spirit plays within the life of a believer and how we can experience and pay attention to the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives today. I look forward to our journey together through the pages of those twenty-four chapters, filled with mystery and awe."

-Pastor Brad

ANNUAL MUM FLOWER SALE

Orders due by THIS Sunday, September 13

Pick up will be on Sunday, September 20.

Cost: $10 each or 2 for $18

Order forms are available on the literature tables at each entrance or in the church office.

SEPTEMBER IN-SPIRED GATHERING

In September we'll feature Holly Christie from the Mansfield city schools to update us on the SAFE program, the state of schools in Ohio, and our area in particular! Holly is a Mansfield schools product and member of our church! Her schedule is tight so the program for September 17 only, we will flip our usual format. The speaker will present at 12:00 followed by lunch being served. Please make note of that change!

The cost for lunch is $10. Reservations can be made on Sunday mornings or in the church office during the week. The deadline for reservations is Monday, September 14.

CPR TRAINING AT FCC

A CPR refresher course will be offered on Saturday, September the 19th from 8:30 am to 9:15 am. You won't receive a certification card, but you'll receive updated information about CPR. Place: Blymyer Hall

If you'd like to receive your CPR certification, a hybrid course is being offered on the same day (September 19th), starting at 9:15 am. This course will finish by 2:30 pm. Place: Blymyer Hall

Sign-up sheets will be available outside of Blymyer Hall for both class offerings. These are free courses offered by Richland Health.

CONGO BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

The book discussion group will meet Monday, September 21, at 2 pm, in the library. The group will be discussing the book, The 5th Star by Jamie C. Capuzza. Everyone is invited to join the conversation.

OFFICIAL NOTICE

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Immediately following the 10:30 Worship Service, the First Congregational Church will hold a Congregational Meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to approve the 2027 Proposed Church Operating Budget. The Endowment Committee will also be presenting a revised Endowment Policy for approval at this meeting. The meeting will take place in the Sanctuary. For those with small children, babysitting will be provided.

Copies of the proposed budget and the revised Endowment Policy are available in the church office for anyone wishing a copy prior to the meeting.

RUMMAGE SALE HELP IS ALWAYS NEEDED!!!

Rummage Sale drop off is underway!

When you drop off items for the Rummage Sale,

PLEASE PLACE THEM AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE

TO MAKE MORE ROOM!

Collection of items will run through

Saturday, September 26th.

PRE-SALE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

(immediately following the Budget Meeting)

FOR CHURCH MEMBERS ONLY!

PUBLIC SALE, OCTOBER 7 & 8

(Wednesday, 9 am - 4 pm; Thursday, 9 am - 12 noon)

CONNE BAND/CONDREA MASON

"The Ladies of Soul"

Friday, October 9, 6 pm, Blymyer Hall

Amazing local vocalist and band present a Cabaret style show in our fellowship hall. This one night only event requires a reservation due to limited seating. Donations will be accepted. Contact Dee in the church office at 419.756.3046 to make your reservation.

Monday -Thursday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm