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VOLUME LXXXII, No. 20
September 14, 2017
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Rev. Dr. Gregory J. Hopwood
Psalms Soundtrack for the Soul – Track 2
Calendar for Sunday, September 24, 2017
9:00 am Chapel Worship Service 10:00 am Prayer in the Chapel 10:30 am Sanctuary Worship (Infant and toddler care provided)
Sunday School follows Children’s Message Coffee Hour follows 10:30 service
Memorial Flowers
The flowers on the left will be given in loving
memory of Dana T. Serrentino by his parents Pat
and Sandy, his brother Vinnie, and his sister Lynne.
The flowers on the right will be given in loving
memory of Alfred R. and Marjorie and Justin Leo
Marshall by Fred, Mary, and Susan Marshall.
Greeters: Angela Faylor
Ushers: Frank Brown, Brian Roden, Herold
Doherty, Steve Gates, Ruth Ross, and Jim Fosnock
(captain)
Coffee Hour Hosts: Thursday Morning Women’s
Bible Study Group
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2017
COMMUNION SUNDAY
Rev. Dr. Gregory J. Hopwood
Psalms Soundtrack for the Soul – Track 3
Calendar for Sunday, October 1, 2017 9:00 am Chapel Worship Service
9:30 am Youth Ministry meeting with Pastor Aaron 10:00 am Prayer in the Chapel 10:30 am Sanctuary Worship (Infant and toddler care provided)
Sunday School follows Children’s Message Coffee Hour follows 10:30 service
Memorial Flowers
The flowers will be given in loving memory of
Helen M. Pratt by her husband Richard.
Greeters: Needed
Ushers: Needed, Linda Byam (captain)
Coffee Hour Hosts: The McKeown & Donovan
Familes
Safely Home in his Savior’s Arms
Ronald P. Martin
October 1, 1933 – September 12, 2017 Member of FPCC - February 26, 1984
Please Keep in Prayer Carol Callan (knee surgery), Donna Nicolai,
Baby Samuel and Alwyn Van Cor
Please continue to keep us in your prayers: Ron Martin’s wife Sylvia and his family
as they mourn his passing.
Stephanie Apitz (Bob Blaser’s niece), Robert Blaser
(Bob’s dad), Ed Courier (Ruth’s dad), Tammy
Desrosiers, MaryAnn Doherty, Ed Foley, Mark
Ganong, the Laboy family, Kathryn Millheim, John
Oliphant, Richard Pratt, Peter Rearick and his
parents, Jean Sabatula, Albert Simkins, Barbara
Sullivan (Oosterman’s Rest Home), Warren Reeves (at
Bear Hill), Stephen Taylor, Angelique and Pastor
Nick Toroni, Marjorie & Matthew Willard (Ken
Wood’s sister & nephew), Jerry Wilkinson, Janice and
Irene Whitehead
Our missionaries around the globe:
and Agape International
Contact the church office if you know of someone who
could benefit from receiving a prayer shawl
Prayer is the most powerful tool! Would you like our First Parish Prayer Team
praying for your needs? Please fill out a prayer
request. You will find the prayer cards in the back
of the Sanctuary on the Williams Table. Our Prayer
Box is also there to drop in your prayer request.
The Prayer Team will gather them up each week,
and they will pray for your needs.
Lisa Carpenter would like everyone to know that
between-service prayer time will continue at 10 am
in the Chapel.
To my Church Family,
As I recuperate from hip surgery, I want to express
my thanks for all the flowers, cards, and visits I
have received. They all helped to lift my spirits and
were a help in my recovery.
With sincere appreciation,
Alwyn VanCor
GIVE A LIFT
LIFT SOMEONE’S SPIRITS
There are a few members who may need
rides to church and/or for occasional
errands. If you’d be interested in helping
out, with some possible compensation
involved, please contact the Church Office
for details.
CHURCH ATTENDANCE
Chapel Sanctuary Total September 10 29 134 196 September 17 22 118 172
Sunday School September 10: 33 September 17: 31
The Junior Choir will resume rehearsals
on October 1 following worship, usually about
noon. Rehearsals last about 15 minutes, and
any kids from kindergarten age and up are
more than welcome to come and sing with us!
Hallmark Health VNA and Hospice to
Hold Kids and Grief Support
Children react differently from adults regarding the
death of a loved one. To assist in helping children
process their loss, Hallmark Health Visiting Nurse
Association and Hospice is sponsoring a Kids and
Grief Support Group for children ages 6-12.
The next support group for children begins
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 from 4:30 to 6:00
pm. and meets every other week for six sessions. A
parents and caregivers support group meets at the
same time.
According to Judy Seifert, Bereavement
Coordinator at Hallmark Health VNA and Hospice,
the Groups provide a safe place for children to not
only express their feelings, but also to share
memories, meet new friends, and learn how to
process their grief. Registration is required to
attend. For information and to register, call Judy
Seifert at (781) 338-7861.
Be refreshed as a Stephen Minister
A Refresher Course will be offered to those who have already been trained in Stephen Ministry.
Please speak to Pastor Greg or contact Pam Hodgson at
781-944-5477 or email her at [email protected] to
sign up or if you would like more information.
Stephen Ministry Training is planned to begin sometime in
October. Stephen Ministry is a training program that
equips men and women to minister to their brothers and
sisters. This wonderful program began at our church in
February of 1988. Have you considered Stephen Ministry
in the past? Please consider attending if you feel the tug of
God on your heart to help in the ministry of caring for
others.
Help for
Hurricanes Due to the devastation of hurricane Irma in Florida,
we have extended the giving time of the “Help
Houston” collection through Sunday, October 1,
2017. At that time, the donations will be sent to
Samaritan’s Purse. If you have a choice, please put
TX or FL in the check memo.
Thank you again for your prayers and gifts to all
those who have been in harm’s way during and after
these disasters.
Outreach
AGAPE INTERNATIONAL MISSION
Please join the Outreach Committee in welcoming
Agape International as a mission supported by our
church family through the Outreach budget. Agape
joins four other international missionaries we
support.
As you recall, Lynn Voggu, the founder and leader
of Agape, visited our church in May to tell us about
her mission. Agape is located in Hyderabad, India
and serves poor and orphaned children who are
suffering as a result of the global AIDS crisis.
There are presently about 250 children from infants
to college age at Agape where they are provided
with a family style home, nutritious meals, medical
care and education. Lynn describes her vision as
love and care for kids from cradle through college.
Agape is supported in large part from individuals
who support a sponsor child. Our church support
will be used to support Agape programs as needed.
We encourage you to visit www.agapeintl.org for
further information about the mission or if you are
interested in supporting a child. It’s an amazing
organization and the web site is very informative
and user friendly.
May we be a blessing to Agape and be blessed as
we pray for and support Agape International!
GNO – September 29th at FPCC 7pm (bring your own water and snack –
please have dinner before you arrive)
Operation Pillow Case
Operation Christmas Child
A SMILE STORY
“Betsy Burnett, of Newark, Illinois, is known as
the “CrazyShoeBoxLady” for her dedication to
Operation Christmas Child, a charity that
sends shoeboxes filled with gifts to children in
need all over the world. She thought a
pillowcase Would be a great addition to the
boxes as they can hold treasures, be turned into
a dress or used as intended. She organized a
sew-a-thon and with her community’s
help, made 294 pillowcases to be added to this
year’s boxes.” (From American Patchwork & Quilting Magazine)
I (Marcia) called a few friends and friends on the
Outreach Committee and they agreed it would be a
great project. The Outreach Committee will be
ordering 100 – 125 shoe boxes. That’s a lot of
shoeboxes!!
Ladies Night Out has scheduled their next meeting
to make pillowcases to be used to help fill our
Operation Christmas Child boxes. You do not have
to be able to sew to be a part of this project. Just
come and join us! There is some part of this
pillowcase project you can help with.
Jane Wilkins and I will also offer an opportunity for
people who do not like to come out in the evening
to come on a Friday morning to make pillowcases.
If you cannot participate, perhaps you could donate
fabric, thread, common pins, or the loan of a
portable sewing machine. Just ask and we will
make you a part of this!
Please contact me, Marcia Phinney, with
questions at 781-245-3527.
FPCC MARRIAGE MINISTRY October 1, 2017 at 1:00
Football and Fellowship at the Black's 4 Lindsay Lane
Methuen, MA 01844 We will provide Brats, Burgers and Beverages - Bring a snack/salad/dessert for all to share.
All married and engaged couples welcome. Kids welcome too - our kids will provide the entertainment.
Please RSVP at [email protected] - let Jen or Andy know if you would like to join the FPCC Marriage Ministry Facebook page.
OCTOBER GIRLS NIGHT OUT
October 27th (GNO) In case you haven't heard, many woman at our church are participating in a Bible study called Seamless. The theme is "Understanding the Bible as One Complete Story.” I'm planning a GNO for Friday October 27th at 6:30 pm for a discussion about the study. Don't worry, if you decide not to do a group study you can still read the book on your own. Even if you don’t, please come for the discussions, and fellowship. I trust it will be awesome. Here's a link that will explain more: Seamless - Bible Study Book | Smith, Angie
It’s not to late to jump in. We have Monday nights at 7pm, Thursday nights at 7pm, and Thursday mornings at 9:30am. If you haven't already signed up and you're interested, let me know and I'll make sure I order you a book. The cost is $13. Woo Hoo!!! Praise God from whom all blessings flow. May we learn more about Him so we can be more like Him. JoLynn Foster
Aaron "Woogy" Wolgamott & Family
Associate Pastor of Family and Youth
Ministries
About Pastor Aaron:
Pastor Aaron Wolgamott, often referred to as
Woogy (a nickname that he's had since
College), has been working in ministry for 13
years. He attended Grace University in Omaha,
Nebraska where he double majored in Christian
Education of Youth and Biblical Studies. After
college he spent 8 years working in ministry
there before moving to New Hampshire in 2010
to work at a church in Derry. In November of
2015 he resigned from that position to take a
break from working in ministry while dealing
with a difficult life situation. After more than a
year and a half break from ministry, Pastor
Aaron is very excited to be back working in
ministry once again! He is looking forward to
being a part of First Parish Congregational
Church as well as getting acquainted with the
Wakefield area.
Aaron has four children; Noah, Ali, Hope, and
Kate. His children currently live in
Manchester, New Hampshire with their mother.
They spend part of each weekend with him and
will get to be able to attend First Parish
Congregational Church each week. Noah is in
8th grade and plays baseball and football, Ali is
in 6th grade and likes to be very active and try
new activities, Hope is in 2nd grade and likes to
be creative, and Kate is in 1st grade and enjoys
cheerleading and playing T-ball.
Pastor Aaron is a big fan of football and
basketball. He played football in high school,
and loves to watch both college and pro
football. He enjoys playing pick-up basketball
when he is able and watching NBA games.
Aaron is also a big fan of super hero movies
and Star Wars...so yes, he is a bit of a nerd as
well, unashamedly. Some of his other
favorite past-times include hiking, drinking
coffee, traveling, going out to eat, playing board
games, cookouts, and writing. He has a personal
blog site and has 2 books published as well. As
for traveling, he has had the opportunity to visit
the majority of the states in the USA and has
been able to visit several countries around the
world. Some of the countries he has visited
include Haiti, Nepal, Guatemala, Romania,
Ecuador, and the Philippines.
For more information and to get to know more
about him, feel free to check out his blog page
and connect with him both on social media as
well as in person.
www.journeytofollowchrist.com
Facebook: Aaron Wolgamott
Twitter: @aka_woogy
Instagram: aka.woogy
Attention Parents of Students in
6th-12th grade
On Sunday, October 1st at 9:30am,
Pastor Aaron will be holding a Parents’
Meeting to share the vision and plan for the Student Ministry here at FPCC.
There will be childcare and breakfast
food provided for this meeting. Please plan to attend this meeting if you
have students in 6th - 12th grade...students are welcome to
attend as well.
FPCC Opportunities for Spiritual
Growth
Sunday Morning at 9 am – Bible Study
Begins in September date TBA
Study: Turning Points in the New Testament
Location: First Parish Church Library
Contact: Bruce Londino, Phone: 781-850-6341
Monday at 7:00 pm - First Place4Health Study
Begins on October 2
Location: First Parish Fellowship Room
Contact: Kathy Bourgault, Phone: 978-210-6166
Monday at 7:30 pm - Men’s Bible Study
Presently Studying: Philippians, Matt Chandler video
series
To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain
Location: rotates (call Andy to get on email chain)
Contact: Andy Black, Home: 781-279-9932
Monday at 7:30 pm - Women’s Bible Study
Began September 11 - Study: Seamless
Location: 4 Cardinal Road, Stoneham
Leader: Jo Lynn Foster, Phone: 781-454-6012
Wednesday at 6:30 pm – ALPHA
Begins on September 27
Location: Fellowship Room
Contact: Bruce Londino, Phone: 781-850-6341
Wednesday at 6:45 pm - First Place4Health Study
Begins on October 4
Location: First Parish Upstairs Classroom
Leader: Diane Steniford, Phone: 781-231-5654
NEW STUDY ADDED Begins September 27 Wednesday at 7 pm – Bible Study on the Book of
Esther Is God at work when we can’t see Him or even
hear His name?
Location: Library
Leader: Nicki McClennan, Phone: 781-620-0241
Thursday at 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study
Study: Seamless
Location: First Parish Fireside Room
Contact: Angela Faylor, Phone: 781-246-0643
Thursday at 7:00 pm - Women’s Bible Study
Began September 14 - Study: Seamless
Location: First Parish Fireside Room
Contact: Heather Hulse, Phone: 781-738-2609
Thursday at 7:30 pm - High School Girls Bible Study
Began September 14 - Study: Seamless
Location: First Parish Youth Room
Contact: Emily Covell, Phone: 781-854-2848
Thursday at 7:30 pm - Men’s Bible Study
Began September 7 - Study: Finishing 1 John
Location: 12 Montclaire Ave, in Wakefield
Leader: Rick Trubiano, Phone: 781-245-2983
Saturday at 8:45 am - First Place4Health Study
Begins on September 30
Location: First Parish Fireside Room
Contact: Nancy Kunz, Phone: 339-203-0174
ALPHA starts September 27th at 6:30 pm. All are welcome to come and enjoy a meal, a talk about faith (video), followed by good conversation. alphausa.org Session 1: Is There More to Life Than This?
Session 2: Who Is Jesus?
Session 3: Wy Did Jesus Die?
Session 4: How Can I Have Faith?
Session 5: Why and How Do I Pray?
Session 6: Why and How Should I Read the Bible?
Session 7: How Does God Guide Us?
Session 8: Who Is the Holy Spirit? What Does the Holy Spirit Do?
How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?
Session 9: How Can I Resist Evil?
Session 10: Why and How Should I Tell Others?
Session 11: Does God Heal Today?
Session 12: What About the Church?
The Annual Holiday Fair will be held Friday November
10th and Saturday November 11th. Some of the great
things you could donate for the white elephant: kitchen,
glassware, household gadgets, toys, games, puzzles,
books, knick knacks, electronics, jewelry and tools.
Please only donate things in good working order.
We would love it you labeled the boxes with what is
inside. It helps with sorting. Please wrap anything
breakable in newspaper. Every year we end up
throwing away wonderful things. We want to resell
these beautiful pieces, not throw them in the
dumpster. If there is anything of high value please
put it in the office or give it to Tim or Catherine
Callaghan.
WE CANNOT TAKE: TV’S, tube computer
screens, baby car seats, text books, large baby
furniture such as cribs, high chairs, strollers and
play centers.
If you have jewelry you would like to donate please
give it to Linell Nester, Catherine or Tim Callaghan
or the office. We also have craft tables that need to
be filled. If you are a crafty person or a great baker
and have a wonderful idea let us know.
If you have empty baskets to donate please put
on stage.
Thank You from the Fair Committee
BASEMENT PROJECTS UPDATE The Church has received approximately $20,000 in
donations towards the basement renovations. This
will help greatly with any cost overruns we
encounter. On behalf of the Trustees, I would like to
thank those who have donated. If you would like to
contribute, you can do so by putting your check in
the offering plate on Sunday, with "Basement
Projects" in the memo. You can also donate on the
church web page ( www.fpccwakefield.org ). Click
on "GIVING" at the top, and designate your gift to
"Basement Projects".
We have had an architect meet with us to develop
a bathroom plan that will be approved for permit,
As we expected, it is not a straightforward situation.
We are still investigating our options. In the
meantime, we are going forward with the dining
room renovation. We may have the permit by the
time you are reading this. Our hope is to have this
project completed before the Church Fair in
November.
For the Trustees, Joe D'Agostino
Birthdays
2 Stephen Gates, Alwyn Van Cor, Kristen Reino 4 Catherine Callaghan 5 Lisa Carpenter, Nathan Prosperi, Gordon Sturgeon 8 Rick Trubiano 9 Charles Black, Roy Foster 10 Tyler Albushies 11 Richard Jackson 12 Rachel Hatheway, Sarah Roden 13 Anna “Xochi” Hopwood 14 Angela Faylor, Kenneth Hodgson 15 Erin Calvo-Bacci, Lauren DeGuglielmo, Marianne Whitney 16 Margaret Whipling, John Albushies 17 Sarah Bacci 18 Edward Cady, Janet Hurren 21 Jennifer Byam, Susan Black 23 Elaine Furrier, Timothy Hildreth, Elijah Hulse, Frances Testa 24 Richard Weisenbach 25 Leonard Hart 26 Robert Guertin 27 Stephanie Curley, Ruth Ross, Louis Prosperi, Glenn Reid, Peter Rearick 28 Caroline King 29 Benjamin Hatheway 30 Barbara Sullivan 31 Mary Ann Londino
CHURCH HERALD First Parish Congregational Church
One Church St. Wakefield, MA 01880-0301
Phone: 781-245-1539/1644
E-mail: [email protected]
Fpccwakefield.org
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DEADLINES
CHURCH HERALD - Thursday, September 28, 2017
(will cover the dates from October 8 – October 21, 2017)
ORDER OF WORSHIP - 3 pm on
Wednesdays.
COUNCIL PACKET - the Thursday
before Council