Brookfield Congregational Church Announcements
NEW CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Starting this week, Megan is transitioning to Sunday and evening hours. We hope that these hours will allow for more “face time” with our congregation. The new office hours will be Sunday mornings, 8 AM to 12 PM and three evenings during the week, 6 – 8 PM. This week, Megan will be here Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening.
CENTERING PRAYER/LECTIO DIVINA GROUP
All are welcome as we share in this spiritually enriching program in which we explore centering prayer and sacred reading. Centering Prayer/Lectio Divina is grounded in the teaching of Jesus in his Sermon on the Mount: "...But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you" (Matthew 6:6). We gather on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM in the upstairs church classroom.
TIME TO UPDATE YOUR DIRECTORY INFORMATION!
We are updating our Church Membership Directory in early November. If you have a new address, phone number, or email, please contact Megan in the church office so she can update your information in the directory.
COMMUNITY MEATLOAF DINNER
The Brookfield Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be hosting a Community Meatloaf Dinner on Saturday, November 10th at 6:00 PM in Fellowship Hall. Your free-will donation for this delicious dinner allows the church to open its doors throughout the week for Scout meetings and events.
Men’s Group – “Friendship and Temptation”
Starting January 8th, we will have a Men’s Group that meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board. All men are welcome! We will be following an 8-week DVD series created by Kenny Luck with a work book and discussions. The first half of the series will focus on Friendship and the second half will focus on Temptation. Feel free to contact Bill Simpson at 508-867-6897 with any questions.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY DONATIONS
The prayer shawl ministry is running out of yarn. Your generous donations of yarn keep this ministry going. There is a donation box in fellowship hall where you can leave your donated yarn. Thank you, Patti Coltey
MONTHLY DINNER AT DISMAS FAMILY FARM
The mission of Dismas is to reconcile former prisoners to society, and society to former prisoners, through the development of a supportive community. Our next assigned night is Wednesday, November 21, at 5:45 PM. There is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall. Please see Tammy Taquino if you have any questions.
Child Care
Child care is provided under the supervision of Ellie Blodgett during each Sunday service. All children from newborn to Sunday school age are welcome. Please speak to the deacon in charge if you need assistance.
FLOWERS FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP
We invite you to contribute flowers for Sunday worship. The flowers may be from a florist or in season, home gardens. Please see the Flower Chart in Fellowship Hall to sign up for a Sunday of your choice. Sundays already designated will be marked on the chart. If you wish to give flowers in memory or in honor of someone, please leave information for the worship bulletin with the office on TUESDAY BEFORE THE SUNDAY that you give flowers. Questions? Speak with Robin Dennehy.
COMING EVENTS
This Week
Monday
11/12/2018
Boy Scouts
6:00 PM
Council Meeting
7:00 PM
Tuesday
11/13/2018
Webelos Scouts
6:30 PM
T.O.P.S
6:30 PM
Wednesday
11/14/2018
Lectio Divina Group
10:00 AM
AA Meeting
7:00 PM
Thursday
11/15/2018
Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM
Webelos Scouts
6:00 PM
Friday
11/16/2018
Cub Scouts
6:00 PM
Saturday
11/17/2018
Men's Bible Study
7:00 AM
Spirit Lifters
For the Month of October
Deacons
Greeters
Readers
Children's Sermons
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
GOD AND FAMILY PROGRAM
Our Christian Life Team is looking for children in 4th and 5th grade who attend our church or have no church and would like to earn a religious medal through the God and Family Program. This is a program that was offered through the Cub Scouts but is now open to all children of various ages. We are currently focused on the 4th and 5th graders. Children who do not attend our church but have a church of their own, other than another Congregational church, would seek their medal through that church, such as the Catholic Church or a Synagogue. The program would meet once every other week for approximately and hour to an hour and a half for a total of six weeks working with Pastor Hughes beginning sometime this fall. In order to abide by our safe church policy, a second CORIed adult must be present. We are looking for an available parent to help with the sessions. If you are interested in having your child participate in this program and/or could help with the class, please call our church office at 508-867-6262.
Church Cookbooks from Helping Hands are available.
Our Church Cookbooks make a great gift!
Available in the Fellowship Hall. Only $5.00
each. Just think of those Christmas cookies
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.
YOU’RE INVITED, SENIORS!
Please come and learn about the history and art seen in graveyards to honor those who have passed away. Join the Brookfield Seniors and the Gravestone Girls, who will bring to light how they honor those who have passed away, on Tuesday, November 13th, at Brookfield Congregational Church, at 11:30 AM. This program is sponsored by the Jeppson Fund.
The Council on Aging will meet at the Brookfield Congregational Church on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, except July and August, from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Food Pantry reminder:
BCC is one of many churches that provides support to the Brookfield Ecumenical Food Pantry. Approximately 50 families in the community are receiving services through the food pantry. If you are willing and able to help support this program, there are donation baskets in the back of the Sanctuary near the stairs to the Narthex.
Thank you for your continued support. Non-perishable food donations are accepted. The Pantry can also really use paper goods and toiletry items, as these are items they are unable to get from the food bank.
Blessings to you all!
CHURCH SCRAPBOOK
Patti Colty is looking for used and unwanted greeting cards for the church scrapbook. If you have any, please give them to her any Sunday morning. Thank you!
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY DONATIONS
The prayer shawl ministry is running out of yarn. Your generous donations of yarn keep this ministry going. There is a donation box in fellowship hall where you can leave your donated yarn.
Thank you, Patti Coltey
Open to ALL Youth Grades 6th to 12th
Youth Leader: Jim Joyce Jr. Asst Youth Leader: Tammy Taquino
Fusion.yg.bcc@gmail.com (508) 867-6262
Sundays from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at Brookfield Congregational Church.
Need Community Hours for School?
Here are some ways to get community service hours for school.
- Would you like to help cheer someone up? Spirit Lifters is looking for helpers to make gift baskets and assist with delivery.
Needed - Musicians and singers
Fusion Sunday Nitro Youth Group will be gathering at Brookfield Congregational to learn some modern Praise & Worship music. Please bring an instrument and/or your voice. Our goal is to create a band with several lead singers and a choir. Do not be nervous, no one is expected to be perfect! Dates and times to be announced.
Calendar
November 11th
Sunday 6:30 PM Fusion Meeting
November 18th
Sunday 6:30 PM Fusion Meeting
November 25th
No Meeting
November 30th
Friday 6:30 PM Fusion Meeting
December 9th
Sunday 6:30 PM Fusion Meeting
December 16th
Sunday 6:30 PM Fusion Meeting
December 21st
Friday 6:30 PM Christmas Event
Jenuary 6th
Sunday 6:30 PM Fusion Meeting
Calender Notes
Love People – Love God - Connect – Grow - Reach
SEEKING A CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
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Just a reminder that we are still in need of Teachers and Teacher's Assistants. Please Pray on this and let Jane know when you are called to commit.
KITCHEN RECYCLING
Just a reminder to abide by our recycling rules when using the church kitchen: rinse out any recyclables before putting them in the receptacles, crush/flatten items when possible, etc. Guidelines are posted in the kitchen for your reference.
Secret Pal Program
We are re-introducing the Secret Pal Program. A great way to lift someone's spirits while lifting your own. And a great way to get to know your fellow faith community.