We are a welcoming Christian Faith Community who joyfully unite- to love, honor and worship God;

to use our spiritual gifts to live God's Word; and to extend ourselves in a caring ministry to all.

Worship Schedule

Sunday Services - 8:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.

Nursery Available (2 years old and younger)

Fellowship following both services

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

(3 years old through 12th Grade)

Here is the church, Here is the steeple,
Open the doors and See all the people!
God accepts all people and so do we at
First Congregational United Church of Christ.

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1. Join us for Sunday School Rally Day Sunday, September 7th at 9:30 am.

2. “We’re On a Mission!” Do you want to know more about what our church does to support local, regional, and world-wide mission opportunities? Do you ever wonder how much we contribute, both financially and with our hearts and hands, to these missions? Do you want to find out how you can help contribute to these missions? Well, then come and join us for our Mission Ministry Faire to be held on Sunday, September 21, after both the 8 am and 9:30 am services in Fellowship Hall.

Come and meet representatives from over 30 local and regional mission organizations that our church supports. Ask questions and get more information on ways that these missions reach beyond our borders.
See audio-visual displays, DVD presentations, and hands-on demonstrations of activities in which you can take part. Learn what people all over the world are doing using their time and talent for the good of all God’s creation!
Collect hand-outs and brochures explaining the goals, the reach, and the results of mission work taking place right in our back yard, around the corner, and around the world.
Sample delicious food and drink items representing some of the missions here and abroad.
Bring the whole family! Teach your children about our missions with handouts and activities for them, as well!

Please come for the fun, and invite a friend, too. On behalf of the Mission Ministry, we hope you make time at the Mission Ministry Faire to learn more about the life-giving and life-sustaining mission support activities in which YOUR church takes part. If you have any questions, please contact one of the Mission Ministry members or call Andy Meckl at 262.567.2558.

Announcements:

The Long Range Planning Committee seeks your input. In Fellowship Hall after worship on Sundays, August 24 and September 7 & 14, there are surveys to complete OR go on line to access the survey at: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=tLaMmpNW2QJzTDH9YepcFg_3d_3d

The Monthly Community Meal Tomorrow from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Dr. Martin Luther Church, will be prepared & served by our congregation. We need workers for two shifts: 9:00 am until Noon, and Noon until 3:00 pm at Dr. Martin Luther Church. Also, we need servers & clean-up people from 4:45 - 6:30 pm. Sign up sheet is on the kiosk. Questions? Call Andy Meckl 567-2558.

Mission Ministry Seeks Volunteers for “Hands On” Project! Sort clothing at Lake Country Caring, 603 Progress Dr, Hartland, Monday, Aug. 25th & Tuesday, September 16th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Must be over 12 years old. Call Maggie Hollis 367-9258 or sign up on kiosk to RSVP

More volunteers are needed to “Wake Up The Building” (Unlock the doors, turn on the lights, etc.) on Sunday mornings about once every two months. This is not a hard job and hands-on-training is provided. Call Jo in the Church office to get more information and sign-up.

The Sunday morning “Visual Ministry Team” is looking to add new members. For more info, see Kurt Schmatzhagen, Melanie Fitchett or Clint Wallace. Or stop by the A/V booth anytime after worship. Also, if you know of anyone interested in this, please pass the names along.

The “Mixers” Group for Craftfest are in need of wide-mouth quart sized canning jars. Donations can be brought to the church office. Their next gathering is this Wednesday, August 20, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to join them!
From spring through fall our Mission Sisters at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Milwaukee have clothing give-aways one Saturday a month and are grateful for the clothing we take them. Please put your clean & folded, gently used clothing in bags and leave them in the green cans labeled “New Hope Clothing” at the foot of the stairs by the church office. Thank you for your generosity!

The American Red Cross will have a Blood Drive here at our church on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd, from Noon to 5 p.m. Call the church office (567-4461) or go to http://givebloodgivelife.org to make an appointment

Teachers are still needed for Fall Sunday School. We need teams of teachers who can alternate Sundays (or months) for both the 3rd grade class and the 4th grade class. Contact Cindy Meckl 567-2558 to volunteer.

Rally Day is Sunday, September 7th! This is the first day of Sunday School classes for ages 3 through High School and our new curriculum. The new curriculum chosen for Sunday School can be checked it out at www.ilivebig.com. This marks the beginning of our Fall programming schedule which includes Youth Fellowship Groups and Confirmation Class.

You’re invited to join a “Hymn Selection Project Group”. Choose the hymns to sing for Sunday Worship. Meeting is Wed., August 20th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Music Room. Questions? Call Anne Stolz, 569-5600.

Bible Studies:
Women’s Bible Study meets next Wednesday, August 27th at 1:00 p.m. to continue studying “New Testament Women of the Bible”
Men’s Friday Bible Study meets from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. on Fridays. Our resource guide is “Keeping Holy Time”. We study the Bible readings that will be read in worship that same week.

Monday Night Bible Study is coming in September. “The Bible from Scratch” begins Monday, Sept. 22nd. This study is for all who are new to the Bible and those who desire a fine-tuning! Come join us!

We collect items for Guest House Men’s Homeless Shelter that are always needed: Liquid Soap, Disposable Razors, Socks, Underwear, Spray Deodorant, etc. Leave your donations in kitchen hallway.

Newsletter – e-mail uccoffice@oconomowocucc.org or call 567-4461

Ex. Lrg. Garbage Bags for sale: $20/box of 90 bags. All proceeds go to the organ fund. See a choir member to purchase some. Make checks out to 1st Congregational and in the memo: Organ Fund – garbage bags.

Scrip is available in Fellowship Hall. Scrip makes great gift cards and all proceeds go for our youth. See Kimberly Long.

We celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion at both Services on the 1st Sunday of the month & also at the 8:00 worship on the 3rd Sunday.

Please have your announcements for the bulletin to the church office by Wednesday mornings.

Food Pantry Sunday is the 1st Sunday of each month. Thank you to all who support our local pantry with non-perishable food donations as well as paper bags, dish & laundry soap, toilet paper, shampoo, etc.

Hearts & Hands Christian Preschool is taking registrations now for the fall. We have a wonderful preschool, so pass the word to your friends and neighbors. Contact Cindy Meckl 567-2558.

On the 1st Sunday of each month we support to our Food Pantry with contributions of non-perishable foods as well as paper bags, dish & laundry soap, toilet paper, shampoo, etc. Thank you for your generosity.

New Members are recognized & received on the 4th Sunday of each month (next is August 24th). Those interested in church membership are asked to contact one of the Pastors 567-4461 with any questions.

Food Pantry Sunday is the Next Sunday. We’ll receive non-perishable food donations and other pantry needs

Today is Food Pantry Sunday. On the 1st Sunday of each month we support to our local pantry with contributions of non-perishable foods as well as paper bags, dish & laundry soap, toilet paper, shampoo, etc. Thank you for your generous donations.

We celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion at our 8:00 Service today.

Mission Statement
We are a welcoming Christian faith community who joyfully unite -- to love, honor and worship God; to use our spiritual gifts to live God’s Word; and to extend ourselves in a caring ministry to all.