Brookfield Congregational Church
8 Common Street
P.O. Box 457
Brookfield Massachusetts, 01506-0457
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Phone: (508) 867-6262
Sunday Service starts at 10:00 AM
Communion First Sunday of the Month
Brookfield Congregational Church Announcements
On June 5 & 12, 2022
(11:30 a.m. in the upstairs classroom.)
If you are interested in joining the church, learning about Congregationalism, have questions about membership or Brookfield Congregational Church, join us . (About ½ hr) We look forward to seeing you there!
If you have any questions or need additional information, please speak with Pastor John.
May 15
Youth Group, 6:30 PM
May 16
Council Meeting, 7:00 PM
May 17
Centering Prayer, 10:00 AM
May 17
Men's Group, 6:30 PM
May 18
AA, 7:00 PM
May 19
Bible Study, 10:00 AM
May 19
TOPS, 6:30 PM
Bill Simpson
Julie Buchanan
Pledge envelopes have been received.
The envelopes may be picked up at the church and can be located at the back of the sanctuary. Thank you for your generous donation.
CHOIR MEMBERS WANTED!!
Interested in being a member of the choir?
Those interested in rejoining or becoming a choir member
Please join us at 9AM prior to Sunday service!
BROOKFIELD ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY
The B.E.F.P. is an all volunteer organization. It was created by the churches in Brookfield to help those who find themselves in need of supplementary food and/or household supplies. The B.E.F.P. is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
There are no requirements, such as income, other than that you are a Brookfield or East Brookfield resident. You are also allowed to come monthly.Many, many people donate goods and/or money to the B.E.F.P. Also, other groups and businesses donate to the pantry - groups such as; school students, scouts, state police, banks and other organizations. Money allows us to purchase non-food household items such as soap, paper goods, cleaning supplies and other items not covered by S.N.A.P. (food stamps).
Once a month, devoted volunteers travel to the Worcester County Food Bank in Shrewsbury. There, we are able to obtain a lot of food to help replensih our shelves at very little or no cost.
For more information, please call Louise Woodard at 508-867-3891. When you come please bring your own bags and on the first visit, some proof of residency.
Thank you, Paul Shailer, Board Member, 508-867-9298
Just a reminder that we are still in need of Teachers and Teacher's Assistants along with Assistants for Nursery. Please Pray on this and let Jane know when you are called to commit.
Adult Bible Study meets every Thursday morning at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall.
For more information contact the church at 508-867-6262
The Men’s Ministry will be meeting on Tuesdays beginning October 19th at 6:30 at the church!
For more information contact the church at 508-867-6262.
FLOWERS FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP
We invite you to contribute flowers for our Sunday worship! Flowers may be from a florist, something in season or from home gardens!
Please let Cathy Farr (508-450-6052) know if you would like to add to the beauty of our sanctuary to be sure your date is available.
If you would like to give flowers in memory or in honor of someone and would like that information to be printed in the bulletin please let the church office know by the Wednesday before the service date.
Thank you!
Youth Group will be meeting the following nights in May!
May 1, 15, 22, and 29th from 6:30 -8:00 PM
Join in the fun!!!!!!!!!!
For more information contact Jim Joyce at 867-6262 Or Email him at fusion.yg.bcc@gmail.com
Be the “change” you want to see in the world
One of the many things I’ve thought about while sitting at home is that as we have been unable to gather in our beloved church, Gertrude, our hungry goose has not been fed either.
I quote an article I found and believe it still holds true today, props do work. Whether it be a plastic goose, a shopping cart or a plastic bank shaped as a Church. The children, and some of us adults, loved feeding Gertrude during coffee hour. Kudos to the person who started with this prop.
From article of 2012 in the South New England Conference United Church of Christ
“Paul Shailer, a deacon at the Brookfield Congregational Church, believes the goose -- which is put out at coffee hour -- is very visible and stands out. "Gertrude the Goose" (as she has been named by the Sunday School children) has become the church's ambassador for mission donations.
"Kids love to put money in its bill and watch it swallow the change," explained GwenYaskoski, a trustee and treasurer at the church. "The prop really gets the children involved and they have become very curious as to not only where the money goes after it's eaten by the goose, but who is being helped by the donations."
Whether it's a faux fowl or a real shopping cart, unique props can be helpful to mission and fundraising programs”
We have a post of our focused Missions for each month. If your heart is being called to support any of these focused Missions, please submit your donation to the church at P O Box 457, Brookfield, MA 01506. In the memo line, please note: feed Gertrude - Focused Mission (and the month).
Our Lenten giving mission, which was to benefit Dismas as well as Abbey’s house, was impacted by the outbreak of Covid19 and as we will be unable to plan a Suicide Awareness and Prevention vigil in May, as hoped, I would request that we allocate any funds raised during May to donate to Dismas and Abbey’s Feel free to visit their websites for ways you can help…at: http://www.dismasisfamily.org/donate/” and https://abbyshouse.org/donate/
I’ll sign off with the following….perhaps til we can be together and you can feed Gertrude directly, a fun little prop to make with the kids...a “feed” bag with scraps of material to stick your loose change into...
In His light and love,
Tammy, aka “T”, Mission Chair
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY DONATIONS
Patti Coltey would like to call anyone who can knit or crochet to join this important mission. There is nothing like being wrapped in a shawl made with love – care – blessing when you need some comfort!
Recently we were graced with an outstanding mural in our nursery of Noah's Ark. This artistry was completed by Jordan Nugent, a college student who currently attends Nichols College. Jordan's work is so well done and super entertaining. Viewing the ark has brought smiles of delight not only to the children in the nursery but any adult who walks past the nursery. If you would like to see more of Jordan's work you may look for her at facebook.com/nugentcreations
Senior Moments.
Susan Raymond, the Outreach Coordinator for the W.B. Senior Center has notfied us that the Brookfield COA and the W.B. Senior Center have collaborated by adding 10 hrs/month of her services for Brookfield residents. Anyone over the age of 55 who would like information about SNAP benefits (food stamps), answers to questions regarding fuel assistance or needs assistance with resources, please call the W.B. Senior Center at 508-867-1407 and ask for Sue Raymond.