Hello, and God Bless! Here are a few pictures from recent church events and some pictures of Pastor Larry’s handiwork around the church.
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Pictures from events at our church.
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Pictures of various church renovations in 2011.
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Posted in Church Events, Parishioners
Pastor Larry Zimmerman was formally recognized as the spiritual leader of Cherryfield Congregational Church with a service held on August 14th, 2011. The other pastors of the Washington Association, United Church of Christ installed and blessed his relationship with the Cherryfield Church at a moving and special service. Reverend Z’s formal association with the church was welcomed with grateful thanks by the congregation. In the year that he has been our pastor, we have been blessed with his faith, his “seasoned” wisdom and the practical experience he brings to our small faith community. We are better organized (hard for Congregationalists), sincerely focused on our community calling and able to accept our challenges with more serenity and faith. Besides, Reverend Z is an accomplished carpenter and building designer so he has been motivational in significantly improving our physical plant. We pray for his and our health and long affiliation.
Dear Friends in Christ,
Getting something back from our investments is something of a joke in today’s economy of disappearing interest rates. But when it comes to God’s investment plan, things get turned around a bit. Note the above quote from Scripture: “Give and it will be given to you . . . Running over . . . pressed down and put into your lap.” Sounds like a pretty good deal.
The fact that you are getting this letter is testimony to the fact that you are on record as caring about this little church on the banks of the Narraguagus. We’ve had a great year—worship with wonderful music; we host mission groups coming to Washington County, and our outreach to the community touches the lives of many deserving individuals and families. We have upgraded our building by creating a new rear entry, church office and meeting space. We did well with our popular church suppers and our fall bazaar. In short, for a small church, we are definitely not standing still.
As we look forward to 2012, we invite you to continue to support this ministry. Certainly, we thank you for your support in the past—your time, money and prayers. All are needed. If you would like to make a pledge, a card is included. If your prefer envelopes, they are provided. Others send contributions. Each and every contribution is important to us and important to God.
Jesus taught us about God’s investment plan. Simply put, what we give comes back to us in so many blessings that come our way. Thank you for our continued support of the Christian ministry here in Cherryfield.
May your holidays be filled with love and, many blessings.
Rev. Larry A. Zimmerman, Pastor
Posted in Church Events
Recently, our Cub and Boy Scouts were at camp, and had a wonderful ceremony commemorating their achievements. Here are some pictures from that event.
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Pictures from our summer award ceremony.
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Posted in Scouting Activities
Recently members of the church attended our annual hymn sing. It was hosted by Don and Marg Small’s house in nearby Beddington, ME on July 24th. Here are some pictures of our get together! Everyone had a wonderful time.
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Pictures from our 2011 hymn sing.
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Easter Sunday came and went here in Downeast Maine, but brought with it good people, good memories, and great food for both the soul and our mortal bodies. Here are some pictures from our Easter Sunday services, which God truly blessed on one of His most special days. Our Easter Choir presented a larger sound than usual – thanks to our new members: Taya Bloomer and Robbie Menegay.
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Pictures from our 2011 Easter service.
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Akiko standing on an Osaka street lined with gorgeous sakura.
As another magnitude 7.0 quake rocks Japan, we are again reminded of the need for prayer in such trying times. The Japanese people have been suffering from fear and aftershock for a month to the day in the wake of the devastating magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that decimated parts of Northeastern Japan. Another great source of distress comes from their malfunctioning nuclear power plant’s continuing problems, which were caused by the quake.
Akiko Kawasaki is well known to most of us at Cherryfield Congregational Church. While a student here at UMM, she worked for Marie Emerson at the Blueberry “Dome” in Columbia Falls. Her blueberry pies won her the “Year’s Best” from YANKEE Magazine in 2008. Akiko is currently back in Japan, and is pictured here in Osaka near where she lives. It is spring time in Japan, and the sakura, or cherry blossoms, are in full bloom. It is in these times that we must remember that not all hope is lost. Let us pray that Japan’s sakura brings them hope and healing!
Sakura provide beautiful inspiration and proof of God's intricate love.
Pray for Japan!
Posted in Call for Prayer, Parishioners
Welcome to the new website for the First Congregational Church of Cherryfield, Maine! We hope that you enjoy the new layout and the information contained within! If you have any questions or would like to contact the pastor, please visit this page!
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