Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:06:36 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/ PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://www.fcchanson.org/images/church-sm.gif http://www.fcchanson.org/ admin@fcchanson.org http://www.fcchanson.org/Article362.html Registration continues for this year's VBS starting on July 14th thru July 18th from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon here at the church. This is a fun event for kids each year. Registration is $10.00 for the first child, and $5.00 for each additional child in the family. Grades Pre-K to Grade 5 are welcome. Kids older than 5th grade can help CIT's and site assistants. Contact Helen Mastico for more information. Sign up on line (check out the left hand margin of this web page) or contact the church office. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:06:36 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article363.html Kara Tabor will be leading a new Youth Bible study focused on teenage girls grades 6 through 9. It starts right now through the middle of August, and meets on Wednesday nights at 7:30 pm. If you want to learn more, just stop by Wednesday night, give the office a call, or reach Kara at bluebutterflyday@gmail.com. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:03:16 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article361.html The first Spotlight in May was a big success and they are back for more in July. Friday night July 18th, The Spotlight will feature the music of Bandwagon Inferno and DCD. Message and other music to be announced shortly. This is a wonderful chance to focus on youth oriented music and message to make Christ alive to our young folks. No tickets, no fees. We just need you. All are welcome so just stop in. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:28:46 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article359.html Just a brief reminder for those not going to Plymouth that Worship here will be a single, combined Worship starting at 10:00am led by one of our Deacons, Rev. Robert Ripley. Also, our Kids Klub and Nursery will be held at 10:00am. We hope to see you here or in Plymouth on Sunday for a special time of Worship. Thanks. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:29:04 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article358.html As part of the NACCC Annual Meeting in Plymouth upcoming June 21 - 25, all the area churches are coming together for a Unified Service on Sunday morning, June 22nd, starting at 10:00am. We will have buses leaving our church parking lot at 8:30am to transport us down there. What a special opportunity to Worship with other Congregationalists from this area and around the country on this special morning. The service is just one part of a very special, and FREE, day the NACCC is having. All the events the remaining part of the day in Plymouth are free of charge. Buses will return to our church right after the Worship or at the end of day for those staying. We need you to register for this Worship Service and bus, so please do so at the church or give a call if you need more details. Please mark you calendar and be part of a historic event. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:29:13 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article357.html By popular demand, we welcome the return of the Ham and Bean supper to our church. With the weather warmer and gas too expensive to go far, why not join your church family for an evening of fun, food, and Fellowship around the dining table. This will be a free-will offering evening and we are looking for folks to offer some of their favorite desserts to complete the evening. Sign up sheets are in the Fellowship Hall. Starts at 5:00pm. See you there!! Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:28:37 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article356.html The Church Yard Sale planned for this Saturday has been canceled and replaced by the Ham and Bean Supper. We did not have enough interest to make this a viable event for now. We hope to revisit this idea in the future and will let everyone know when another is planned. Thank you. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:28:13 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article355.html One of our college students home for the summer, Kara Tabor, will be leading a Youth oriented Bible Study this summer each Wednesday night starting at 7:30 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall. This study will run at the same time as the current Adult Study, so it saves trips! This study is targeted to girls 6th to 9th grade, but any young person may attend. The study goes through mid-August. No sign-ups needed, just come by each Weds. starting at 7:30 p.m. Thanks! Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:27:42 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article350.html Each year our church participates in the Hanson Memorial Day Parade and we invite any persons interested in walking with our float to join us that morning for all the fun. Kids are highly encouraged to join the parade and will need a signed Permission Slip available in the Church Office or on the day of the parade. The parade starts at 9:00 a.m. Immediately after the parade, please join us in our Sanctuary for a Worship Service in Memorial to those who went on ahead of us. This service gives us a prayerful time together to reflect on our loved ones who have passed. You will be able to offer up the names of those you want to remember during the service. Thu, 15 May 2008 10:41:52 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article349.html Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Hilltopper is looking for the name of your graduate from high school or college for recognition in next month's newsletter. If your family has a graduating senior this year, please let us know by calling 781-293-7997 or e-mailing "office@fcchanson.org" for your child's inclusion in our graduate listings. Please let us know what school they attended too. Thanks! Thu, 15 May 2008 10:41:17 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article348.html Did you miss the presentation at church? Not to worry! Turn up your sound and Click here! to view the video. Be informed. Pray. Come to the meeting on 5/18. Sat, 10 May 2008 09:16:38 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article345.html On behalf of YAF and our JYF kids, we are so excited to announce that these groups raised $1100 for Old Colony Hospice. Although the weather was icky and they ended the walk early a great time was had by all with the proceeds going to a very important cause in our area. Thank you for your support and prayers for this event. Tue, 06 May 2008 13:18:39 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article344.html Church members are highly encouraged to be at Worship the first Sunday in May when Church Council presents to the Congregation the status of our current Search for a Youth and Family Pastor and to give the church a realistic view of the current needs of our growing church in this area. Details will be shared including the goals and costs of a full time Associate Pastor, and the commitment of the congregation to this Pastor. Thu, 01 May 2008 10:56:04 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article342.html Our Missions Board has started its annual Mother's Day project and will be in the Fellowship Hall to accept your donations and information to be included on our In Memory Of or Honor Of letters that will be sent out to your mother. Donations benefit the Claremont House (formally known as St. John’s Women’s Shelter). A great way to remember Mom while helping a wonderful cause. This Sunday, May 4th, will be the last Sunday for donations. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:11:04 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article337.html A prayer vigil is a time set aside for prayer, meditation, reading and song to the glory of God. God calls us to incorporate prayer into our personal lives and into our corporate life as the body of Christ. The Deacons invite you to join with your fellow Christians in a 24hr Prayer Vigil, uplifting prayers to our merciful Father through the power of Jesus’ name. This Vigil, held at the church, will focus on several significant themes in the life of our church and to our congregation at this time. Those themes include: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:04:07 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article336.html On Saturday April 12th (and April 19th if not completed on the 12th). We will be cleaning out the attic and Upper Room areas so construction may begin. Anyone that may have put something in the Attic in the past and want to keep it should come and claim it. Most items will be discarded. We could use any help you can provide would be appreciated. If you didn't know we had an attic now is a good time to see it so please come on by. We will start at 9:00 a.m. both days (hopefully just one). Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:36:49 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article332.html On Saturday, April 5th the annual Janet McDonald Walk Against Cancer will be taking place in Avon starting at the Avon Baptist Church. Janet's sister is Bonnie Devine, one of our church and choir member. The Janet McDonald Memorial Walk Against Cancer is an annual fundraiser, aimed at finding a cure for cancer. Every penny raised is sent directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Immunotherapy Research Department. With your participation and support, we will come one step closer to a world without cancer. For more information, go to www.janetmcdonaldwalk.org or give the church office a call. Thanks. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:22:36 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article331.html Many hands make light work! Please come and help clean up the church (inside and out) in time for Easter Sunday. There will be coffee, donuts, and a nice opportunity to serve. Please consider chipping in and bring a rake and/or broom. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:31:12 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article330.html The Easter Sunrise service will be held at 6:30 a.m. instead of 6:00 a.m. Gives us all a few more minutes of sleep,and the chance to see the sun rise! See you all there! Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:23:51 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article327.html The First Congregational Church in Hanson invites you to join us for the following Worship opportunities during Holy Week: March 16th - Palm Sunday Traditional Worship Service 9: a.m. and Contemporary Worship: 11: a.m. (Sunday School will be offered for all grades at 11:00) March 20th - Maundy Thursday – 7:30 p.m. March 21st - Good Friday – 7:30 p.m. March 23rd - Easter Sunday Sunrise Service – 6:00 a.m. – B.R.’s Monponsett Easter Breakfast – Served by our Youth Group – 7:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 9: a.m. and Contemporary Worship: 11: a.m. (We encourage families to Worship together on Easter. Quiet activities for grade school kids are available in the Sanctuary. Nursery for babies and toddlers is also available) Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:18:07 -0400 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article326.html Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:57:10 -0500 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article323.html Starting this week, our Young Adult Fellowship is moving their meeting time from Fridays to Thursdays. The first meeting at the new time is this week, Thursday, March 6th at 7:00p.m. If you're a young adult (ages 18 - 35), here is a great way to meet some new folks and share Fellowship with your peers. Call the church office for more details. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:19:18 -0500 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article322.html This Wednesday, March 5th, we will be hosting the Lenten Mid Week service. Pot Luck at 6:30, service at 7:15 pm. Rev. Hank Belcher from Silver Lake Chapel will be delivering the evening's message. On March 12th, Rev. Cindy Shepherd will give the message at Saint David's Episcopal Church in Halifax. Come and worship! Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:14:52 -0500 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article320.html With our current weather conditions, the fine Chefs and Organizers of the Lenten Chowder Supper have decided to cancel this evening's Supper here at our church. No one should be out in bad weather that makes it less than safe to be on the roads. We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing you on March 14th when we have our final Supper of this Lenten season in our Dining Hall. Blessing to all. The Chowder Supper Crew Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:04:46 -0500 http://www.fcchanson.org/Article317.html If you are feeling God's nudge for you to go a little deeper in your faith and commitment to our Lord, maybe membership in our church is that nudge. We will have New Member classes up coming in March, so please prayerfully consider where you are at in your walk and check it out. You are not required to join when you come to these classes, so this is also a great way to learn more about the church and the Congregational Faith. Classes are scheduled for Sundays March 2, 9, and 16. To sign-up, fill out the Friendship Pad in Worship or drop a line to the Church Office so we can have an idea of numbers. Thank you and we hope to see you there. Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:02:12 -0500