First Congregational Church Newsletter East Longmeadow, MA
FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE
Note this Sunday June 8, Rev. Elva Merry returns to lead us in worship service.
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
June 8th will mark the end of our Sunday School year for 2024-2025.
Although it will be the last class of this year, we will try to make it a special fun day for all. I hope you will come and join us. If you miss it, don’t worry. The start of the 2025-2026 school year will begin again in September. We hope everyone has a great and relaxing summer.
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
June 8th will also mark the last Youth Group meeting for the year.
We will meet at 4:30 at Shaker bowl. After playing a game or two we will head back to the church for food and activities. Youth Group is also scheduled to start up again in September.
Your coffee host for JUNE is TEAM 3 (June, October and February)
This includes the following people, Sandy B., Ron B., Lyssa R., Marge A., Elaine B., Melissa B. There is room for two more, join us, we're hoping for eight!Â
YWCA DONATIONS THANKS
Gratitude
Once again you have shown your commitment to caring for and supporting those in our community in need. On Monday we delivered an overwhelming amount of toiletries to the YWCA Women’s Shelter. Thank you so much for you generous donations which will help the women and children who have fled their homes seeking safety. M&O
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The Flower Committee invites you to remember, and honor loved ones or offer celebration for a joyous event. We have following open dates!
June 29
July 27
August 3, 24 & 31
September 28
Click here for an order form to reserve your date.
PRAYER CONCERNS
from Sunday, June 1
for my friend Bob, who is frustrated with hearing problems
for my friend's husband, as he undergoes prostate cancer surgery
from Sunday, June 8
continued healing at home for AliceÂ
for Julius, as he studies and hopes to pass summer classes & for continued prayers for his cousin, Ashia
for the safety of Ron and Sandy's grandson, who is traveling to Normandy
UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Wednesday, June 4
9:00 am Wednesday Work Group
Friday, June 6
Church Office Closed
Saturday, June 7
9:00 am EL High School Girls Volleyball;Â Car Wash
2:00 pm Sarnelli Event
Sunday, June 8
10:00 am Worship Service
Reverend Elva Merry leads worship
11:00 am Fellowship Hour
4:30 pm Youth Group meets at Shaker Bowl
Tuesday, June 10
9:00 am Tai Chi Class
6:00 pm Fellowship Hall reserved for PVMS graduation
Wednesday, June 11
9:00 am Wednesday Work Group
11:30 am Deacons Meeting
7:00 pm Business and Finance Meeting
GOOGLE CALENDAR
We are sharing a link to the calendar of events on Facebook and on the weekly newsletter. This is an URLÂ to the calendar:Â http://shorturl.at/cQY14 OR you can click on the image below.
