Worship Sunday with Rev. Rebecca and friends! Sunday school projects! All welcome to join us!
FIRST CHURCH
May 1 - 7, 2021
Outdoor Worship
Sundays at 10 am
We are meeting outside on the side lawn of the church "under the maples." Note: If it is raining at 9:30 am worship will not be held at 10 am. You can still....
The Bykota youth group built a second batch of Bluebird houses this week. They also meet on Sunday mornings at church and following worship, they to head to the Ipswich River and count herring at the fish ladder. The group is taking part in the Ipswich River Watershed citizen research for the sustainability of the river.
Sunday School Update from Stacey On Sunday May 2, younger children and parents are welcome join the group decorating our own journals to be used throughout May for Sunday/School. Look for more by email.
Caring
for our
Outdoor Altar
We are so thankful to Dennis and Cindy Quinn for their beautiful work on the church grounds this Eastertide.
If you would like to help them with gardening and weeding, the Altar Committee would thank and celebrate you for caring for our outdoor altar.
Call (508) 335-9824 if interested.
Thank you,
Margaret Newsome
Or you can organize a collection of items through school, work, or neighborhood, and sign up for a week to restock the pantry with items collected. The pantry is in the Cable Gardens parking lot.
Given the lack of public transportation in Ipswich, a driver’s license and a car are keys to steady and better paying employment and further education. Two Ipswich Refugee Program families are looking for used cars in good mechanical condition. One family needs a reliable car for work. The other family needs a car for their teenager to get to a job and to community college classes.
If you have a car to donate or sell, please contact Peter Johnson to describe the vehicle. He will determine if the car might be suitable. Then the car will need to be inspected by a mechanic at IRP expense before it can be accepted by the program. Peter’s mobile: 978-927-7000 or email: premagni@verizon.net.
Making a Gift to First Church?
To put something in the virtual offering plate or to make a pledge, you can give online HERE.If you prefer to send an e-check from your checking account, you can sign up with your bank (ask us for help if you need it). Of course you are welcome to put a regular check in the mail to the church as well. All offerings will support the ministries of the church to our local community and to the wider world.
