First Congregational Church of Milton

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Love Thy Enemy...

First Congregational Church of Milton, UCC, has been welcoming a lot of diversity lately, sharing their space with Temple Shalom and also the Good Shepherd Evangelical Baptist Church.  But Rev. Jeff Johnson, pastor of the church, got caught by surprise when it came time for the offering on February 5^th, Super Bowl Sunday.  Johnson states:

   “We generally have two ushers pass the plates during the offering, and we were one short. Jeff Nutting was wearing his bright red Patriots jersey, and got a flash—why not recruit Paul Jordan to pair up with him.  Paul ‘just happened’ to be wearing his bright blue New York Giants jersey.  They made quite a pair as they came down the aisle.  We all had to laugh at how we bring all that we are to worship, even our sports-teams loyalties. 

   But in another vein, we live with theological differences and political disagreements, but there is nothing quite like a sports rivalry to raise the blood pressure.  We think this picture says a lot about our tolerance for diversity.  As our denominational slogan says, 'No matter who you are, no matter where you've been on life's journey, (and no matter who you root for), you are welcome here!’”  

(2/9/2012)

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A look back at last year's Habitat for Humanity - Katrina Trip Crew
.....we look forward to seeing old and new faces for this year's trip!

(1/27/2012)

Maya Egan, a first-grader who is part of one of our newer families, presented Rev. Johnson with some of her artwork on New Year’s Day.  She asked if he could identify the different scenes from the Bible.  Your pastor got 5 our of 6 correct (!!)  

We thought we would give you a chance to see how well you can do! 
Please submit your answers to Jessica in the office. 
There are two rows of three pictures, so submit your answers for the top row, left to right, and then the bottom row. 
The winner(s) will receive a delicious Hilliard’s candy bar!  (Rev. Johnson is not eligible!)

Congratulations to Niels Krejci for his winning submission! He got 4 out of 6 correct!

The answers are: 1) Noah's Ark    2) Moses crossing the Red Sea    3) Jesus' Birth
4) Daniel in the Lion's Den     5) Joseph and his multi-colored robe (amazing technicolor dreamcoat)   6) Last Supper

(1/12/2012)

Habitat For Humanity Fundraiser

A fundraiser for the Katrina mission trip was held during coffee hour on Decem

ber 18th.  The fundraiser included a silent auction, a money tree, and beautiful birch log Christmas decorations.  When all was said and done, the group raised over $1,300!  Thank you for your support!

(1/5/2012)

The Mighty Movers!

    In case you hadn’t heard, Nancy Hezlitt has moved back to Milton from Quincy.   Some of the guys in the Men’s Group got together on Monday, Jan. 2^nd, unl

oaded her Quincy apartment and delivered the goods to her new place—all in one morning. 
Nancy was very pleased, and so were the guys (she provided yummy pastries…)!

Shown, front, left to right:  Nancy’s nephew Don, Nancy, and Doug Gaff.  Back row:  Scott Matthews, Doug Stewart, John Febres,
                                                  Ken Nutting and Frank Wilson.                                                                                                                   (1/2/2012)