First Congregational Church Wolfeboro
United Church of Christ
An Open and Affirming Congregation
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Sunday, July 18, 2021
8th Sunday after Pentecost
More Than Words
Bridge Minister Rev. Blair Moffett
 
The Rev. Blair Moffett will continue in July the bridge ministry ably offered by Dave VanArsdale in May and June. Blair’s history with FCCW goes back to the 1950s when he attended worship on summer Sundays with his family. Later, Blair was a regular on the summer supply list when pastors went on vacation. Since retiring to Wolfeboro in 2007, Blair and Patricia have
worshipped regularly at FCCW and valued the warmth of its fellowship. For July, Blair’s sermons will explore the Christian vocation (“calling”) that comes to every believer with baptism. He hopes to have our beautiful pulpit warmed up and ready to go for our new Interim Pastor, the Rev. Donna Muise, on August 1.

July 18 - More than Words
1 John 3:17-24 - Love not in words, but in actions
Matt 25:31- 40 - Sheep and goats

July 25 - Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud
Matt 28:16 - Great commission
Acts 1:6. - You are my witnesses
Scripture

1 John 3:17-24

How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him.

And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us.


Matthew 25: 31-40

“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that
are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’
Return to In-Person Worship
Starting August 1st join us at 10:00 am in our sanctuary for In-person worship with our new Interim Minister, the Rev. Donna Muise.

As we determine how to worship safely, we are asking all people to mask inside to help protect our most vulnerable and we will be socially distancing in the pews. Please pick up your individually packaged communion elements on your way into the service on Communion Sundays. Offering plates will be in the gathering space for you to drop off your offering. After worship, Rev. Donna Muise will greet you on the sidewalk outside the front of the church. 
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We are excited to be together again and we hope you can join us!

Online worship will continue for those who feel more comfortable or are unable to attend either Cate Park at 7:30 am or Worship at 10:00 am.
Cate Park in-person worship
Come and worship by the lakeside! Every Sunday at 7:30 am we will continue our in-person Cate Park worship services!

Cate Park is located on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee by the town docks and across from the Post Office. Gather around the gazebo with your chair, your coffee, your dog, your friends. Worship is simple and relaxed. Come as you are!

Please remember to social distance! If you are vaccinated you do not need to wear masks, but if you are unvaccinated we ask that you continue to wear your mask. We can't wait to see you all!

On Communion Sundays please bring your own bread and juice. Be on the lookout for an early morning email if worship is canceled due to rain.

Prayer Chain
Members of our congregation's prayer chain receive prayer requests by confidential email. Anyone wishing to participate who does not use email may receive a phone notification. 

To join: Call the church office (569-1555) or email Krista at [email protected]

To request prayer: Call or email Nancy Harwood (603-344-2752 or email [email protected])
Please remember to send in your offering, as you are able.
We are checking the mail at the post office, and our counters are still making deposits. Many of our expenses continue.
First Congregational Church Wolfeboro • PO Box 913 Wolfeboro, NH 03894 • 603-569-1555 • www.wolfeboroucc.org