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<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 17:54:17 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>CHILDREN'S SUNDAY - MAY 20TH 11 a.m.</title>
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<description>Our Sunday School students will once again share with us what they have learned this past school year.  Mark your calendars and plan to join us on May 20th at 11 a.m. followed by a Cook-out to celebrate a job well done. 
Hope to see you there!</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 17:54:17 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Prayer Meeting Tuesdays - 6:30 p.m.</title>
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<description>Are you in need of prayer or do you know someone who is, or maybe you wish to thank and praise God for all His blessings! Whatever the reason, you are welcome to come and share Scripture and pray together with your church family! There is power in prayer, especially in collective prayer! Tuesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Please come, even if you can't be there right on time..Come when you can or let us know what we can be praying for you.

Matthew 18:20- &quot;For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”

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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:30:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dinner and a MOVIE $5.00! May 12th 5p.m.</title>
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<description>Come and join us on Saturday, May 12th at 5:00 p.m. for Dinner followed by MOVIE NIGHT !    Dinner will include Pasta, Garlic Bread, Salad and Strawberry Shortcake The movie will begin at 6:15.

Our movie for May is &quot;The Hiding Place&quot; - The true story of a family that fought the Nazi madness with the only weapon they had: LOVE

&quot;It is that rarest of rarities, a film of shining, triumphant spirituality.&quot;  
                                                                  The Los Angeles Times
Be sure to read our May Newsletter for more details. </description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:15:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Join us for Prayer Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.</title>
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<description>We are holding a Prayer Group in the Church Parlor every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Please join us for prayer, or phone, write or email us and let us know how we can be praying for you and your family. 

Blessings,  Pastor Cindy</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>June 9th - Steak or Chicken Dinner</title>
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<description>Get your tickets now for a delicious 12 Ounce Steak or Half a Chicken Dinner with all the fixings. Dinner will be served from 5:00 - 6:15 p.m.

Tickets: $10.00 - Steak   $8.00 Chicken  
Shared meals are available for children

Tickets will be available at the church office and on Sunday.  Deadline June 2nd. </description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 10:24:59 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The Cranberry Country Village Fair</title>
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<description>FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 2nd &amp; 3rd  </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:16:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>FLEA MARKET !!!!</title>
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<description>Saturday, September 18th
9:00am - 3:00p.m.
Rain or shine!
Space still available!  If your interested in renting a space to sell your &quot;stuff&quot;, please call the church office at 781-293-7997.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:42:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>RECYCLE DAY  -AUGUST 28TH- 10:00AM - 2:00PM</title>
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<description>All welcome to electronic and appliance recycle fundraiser to be held here at FCCH in the  parking lot . 
We will be accepting all electronics to include monitors, TV's, stereo systems,  digital items. fax and copy machines etc. We will also be accepting all  appliances to include but not limited to refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, ac units, microwaves, lawn mowers and snow blowers with gas removed, grills, 
exercise equipment and more. This is a fundraiser with low rates of $5 per  electronic item, $10 each small TV or appliance, $15 each 20&quot; or more TV. 
Receipts will be provided. Any car batteries, cell phones, cell boards, power  tools are free. Any questions J.wood3&#054;&#064;&#121;ahoo.com.    See information table.
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:41:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>VBS STARTS MONDAY - JULY 16th</title>
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<description>Have you registered your kids and your neighbor's kids for VBS?  It's coming soon.  July 16-20th

 
COST: $15.00 per child for the entire Week! Families with 2 or more kids pay a total of $30.00

You ca  pre-register by contacting our church office: 781-293-7997
Interested in helping? Please contact Lan Baker or Helen Mastico. </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:46:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>MEMORIAL DAY - Join us</title>
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<description>Our church is once again participating in the Hanson Memorial Day Parade.  If you would like to march with our float, we are meeting at Indian Head School at 9:15 a.m. (Parents, please fill out a Permission Slip for your child/children to march in the Parade.)  We will walk with our float all the way to Fern Hill Cemetery. Following the speeches we will then gather at our church for pictures and a brief Worship Service where you will be invited to name the names of those you want to honor and remember.

Whether you want to march or simply stand on the sidelines and cheer as we go by, I hope you will take the time to join us as we honor those who have given their lives for our country.  </description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 17:52:31 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>ANNUAL GIRLS NIGHT OUT!!!</title>
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<description>Monday night!  6:30 p.m. , Jamie's Restaurant, Rte 18 in Whitman, MA 
Please join us for a night of relaxation, no cooking, no committees, no business,!  Just  time together for  a time of  Women Fellowship bound in Christ's love .
All women invited.  If you need a ride or someone to go with , please call the office 781-293-7997 or Linda Archibald 781-447-5500.  </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 11:47:31 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Silent auction for Red Sox box seats this Wednesday!</title>
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<description>Bid now for two box-seat tickets to Wednesday's Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays game at Fenway Park!

Click here to bid -&gt; BID HERE

Auction is open until midnight Sunday night. CONGRATULATIONS KERRY HENDERSON - OUR WINNER !</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 May 2010 17:23:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Plant Sale - May 8th and 9th</title>
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<description>Dont miss the plant sale that is being held before, during and after the steak and chicken dinner and also on Mother's Day.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 11:49:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>STEAK AND CHICKEN DINNER  SAT. MAY 8</title>
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<description>5:00PM-7:30PM

Please join us for a steak and chicken dinner to benefit the youth program.  $10.00 Adults, $5.00 Children (Choice of steak or chicken).

MOVIE NIGHT FOLLOWING THE DINNER!  &quot;TAKING A CHANCE&quot;&#032;&#064;&#032;7:00pm in the fellowship hall.     &quot;Lion King&quot; playing at the same tme for those under 12 in the conference room.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 11:41:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>INSTALLATION FOR PASTOR SUSAN THORNTON</title>
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<description>An Invitation has been extended to join Pastor Susan Thornton as  she is being Installed as the new Pastor of the First Congregational Church in Marshfield, April 25, 2010 at 3:00p.m.  followed by a light collation.  Congratulations Susan!

Address:  

First Congregational Church
1981 Ocean Street
Marshfield, MA  02050</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:02:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lifetouch Online Scheduling</title>
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<description>The new church directory project is underway! Appointments for your portrait sitting can be made by clicking here:
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:52:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Worship with us during Holy Week</title>
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<description>Our church has planned many wonderful opportunities to worship, remember and celebrate during Holy Week:
Women's Communion Breakfast - 9:00 a.m. March 27
Palm Sunday - 9:00 and 11:00 - March 28th
Maundy Thursday -Communion Service 7:30 p.m. April 1st
Good Friday -Live Stations of the Cross  7:30 p.m. April 2nd
Prayer Vigil 9p.m. April 2 - thru 9:00 p.m. April 3rd
Easter SUNRISE SERVICE 6:00 a.m. -BR's Monponsett followed by breakfast at FCCH
EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATION April 4th -- 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.  
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:37:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Next Chowda Supper  Good Friday - April 2</title>
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<description>Join us on Good Friday, April 2nd for a delicious Chowder Supper
 
 
 
Bowl of chowder or soup de jour $5.00
includes corn bread, dessert and beverage
 
Cup of chowder or soup de jour $2.50
includes corn bread, dessert and beverage
 
Hot dog chips dessert and beverage $2.50 </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:28:32 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Daylight Savings begins this Sunday</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:27:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>JOIN US FOR ROTARY PIZZA BOWL 2010 AND SILENT AUCTION</title>
<link>http://www.fcchanson.org/Article527.html</link>
<description>SAT JAN 30 FROM 2-6PM 
AT THE 
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN HANSON
to benefit Maquan Smartboard and Hanson Little League
 
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:55:08 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>NEW MEMBERS CLASS BEGINS THIS SUNDAY, Jan. 24th</title>
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<description>One of three classes will begin  this Sunday, January 24th, at 1:00pm after fellowship hour.  This class  will be led by Pastor Cindy Shepherd for those who are interested in becoming members or just want to find out more about how our church life here at FCCH operates.  </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:36:57 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>DEACON POT LUCK DINNER</title>
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<description>THIS SATURDAY, JAN. 23RD! DON'T MISS OUT!!

Come in out of the cold  for the BLIZZARD BLAST/ church wide pot luck dinner!  </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:29:39 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>SNOW!! Worship Services Canceled Today!!</title>
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<description>Worship services have been canceled today, December 20th due to severe weather. Stay safe and warm. God Bless and Merry Christmas!


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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:10:07 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Sunday School Info</title>
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<description>Christmas schedule information: 
-There is no Sunday School this week, the 20th for the combined service at 10am. 
-Children will perform in the pageant at the 7pm service on Dec. 24th. 
-No Sunday School Dec 27th. 
-Classes resume in the new year, January 3rd.
The CE Committee  wishes you a happy and blessed Christmas.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:10:22 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2009</title>
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<description>JOIN WITH THE ANGELS IN CELEBRATING JESUS' BIRTH at FCCH.   We have the following opportunities to join in worship. 
Sunday 12-20 at 10:00am UNIFIED CAROL SUNDAY  The whole congregation joins in one service of music and praise with the Sr Choir, Adult and Bell Choirs, Worship Team all participating. 

Christmas Eve 12-24 at 7:00pm  Informal Worship with Pastor Joe Knapp leading, including Worship Team and children's pagent. 
Christmas Eve 12-24 at 11:00pm Traditional Candlelight Worship with Pastor Cindy Shepherd leading, including 20 min prelude of Bells and the Sr Choir.  

Come join us for these joyous services.  </description>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:09:35 -0700</pubDate>
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