Cherryfield Congregational Church

The past week has brought the end of school for many students and teachers. Summer “officially” begins this Wednesday, June 21st at 10:58 AM! We also are celebrating Father’s Day this Sunday, June 18th. A “Big Thank You” to all the dads and those who have acted as dads for others.
All are welcome to join us this Sunday, June 18th for our 10AM service. Rev. Larry Zimmerman is at the pulpit today.
Rev. Z’s message is titled, “Sowing Good Seeds”. Our scripture reading comes from Mark 4:26-29. This scripture tells about the spreading of seeds. Our families, offspring, and those lives we touch our words and actions are part of how we spread the seeds of God and our lives to others. Malen Hsu will be playing our music. Our service will be taped this week and posted later on Sunday on our church Facebook page.. Have a great weekend and enjoy the week ahead! Summer has officially begun! :)! Don’t forget Cherryfield Days next week. Our Church will be sponsoring a “Green Eggs and Ham” Breakfast on Saturday, June 24th from 7 AM to 9 AM. We also will be sponsoring an “Anything That Floats” race also on Saturday.

It has been a rainy but cool week. The days are still getting longer and school is winding down for the year. It has been a week of graduations, school music concerts, and people enjoying long days and the nice season outdoors.
All are welcome to join us this Sunday, June 11th for our 10AM service. Rev. Larry Zimmerman is back at the pulpit today.
Rev. Z’s message is titled, “Would the Good Samaritan have Been a Good Scout?”. Our scripture reading comes from Luke 10:25-37. This is the parable of The Good Samaritan. Malen Hsu will be playing our music. Amy Mathews will be live streaming our service on our church Facebook page. Have a great weekend and enjoy the week ahead!

What a roller coaster ride of temperatures! 86 degrees on Thursday June 1st and 43 degrees on Saturday! I guess our one day of summer in Maine is over. Well, probably not!
All are welcome to join us this Sunday, June 4th for our 10AM service. Rev. Larry Zimmerman is back at the pulpit today.
Rev. Z’s message is titled, “Treasure in a Clay Jar”. Our scripture reading comes from II Corinthians 4:5-10. It tells about letting the night out of the darkness. Malen Hsu will be playing our music. Mathews will be live streaming our service on our church Facebook page. You can also read our worship below. Have a great weekend and enjoy the week ahead!

Hope you are enjoying this beautiful Memorial Day weekend! :)! It is the “traditional” beginning of summer. It feels like it with our warm temperatures, sunshine, and long days!
All are welcome to join us this Sunday, May 28th for our 10AM service. Rev. Dr. Kathy Henry will be our guest minister this Sunday. Rev. Larry Zimmerman will return next Sunday. Our service this week will be both about Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit and also Memorial Day. We will remember those who served in our armed forces and have passed away and those who came before us.
Rev. Henry’s message is titled, “Holy Chaos, Holy Conspiracy”. Our scripture reading comes from Acts 2: 11-21 and tell about the coming of the Holy Spirit and how people reacted to this. Malen Hsu will be playing our music. Amy Mathews will be live streaming our service on our church Facebook page. Have a great weekend and enjoy the week ahead!

The First Congregational Church will be having a “Green Eggs and Ham” Breakfast on Saturday, June 24th from 7AM to 9AM. This goes along with “Story Book” theme of Cherryfield Days.” We will be offering eggs, pancakes, juices, and coffee and other menu items. See the poster below for further details.

Happy Second Sunday of May! A beautiful week has passed and it feels like spring. The temperatures have been warm, the trees are starting to show their leaves, and Mother’s Day is here! A Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and those who have acted as a mom to others out there.
All are welcome to attend our service this Sunday at 10AM. We are located on the River Road in Cherryfield, Maine. Rev. Zimmerman will be away this week. Two great moms will be leading our service this week. They are Katie Parker and Alice Duston. Our scripture reading comes from John 15:5-12. Our message “A Salute to Mom’s” will be read by Alice Duston. Katie and Alice will possibly offer some “motherly wisdom” of their own.
Malen Hsu will be playing our music. Amy Mathews will be streaming our service live on our church FaceBook page. Please come to our service, watch the video, and read through the “on line” version posted below. Coffee Fellowship will take place after the service.
Enjoy your week ahead! Live your life and serve God. Ask him in times of help and struggle for support, strengths, and guidance. Remember to say “Thanks Mom” to all those have acted to you as a mom out there. Remember your mom if she has passed. Have a blessed week ahead! :)!

Happy First Sunday of May! A beautiful weekend with temperatures in the low 70s! Also sunshine and warmth after a cloudy and dreary beginning of the week. The trees are starting to bud and leaves are starting to come out. Lawns are beginning to need to be mowed.
All are welcome to attend our service this Sunday at 10AM. We are located on the River Road in Cherryfield, Maine. Rev. Zimmerman at our pulpit this Sunday Our scripture reading comes from I Peter 2:4-10. Rev. Z’s message is titled, “You Can Do It”. This being the first Sunday of the month, Communion will also be served.
Malen Hsu will be playing our music. Peter Duston will be our Liturgist. Amy Amy Mathews will be streaming our service live on our church FaceBook page. Please come to our service, watch the video, and read through the “on line” version posted below. The Fund Raising Committee will also be meeting after the service. Coffee Fellowship will take place after the service.
Enjoy your week ahead! Live your life and serve God. Ask him in times of help and struggle for support, strengths, and guidance. Have a blessed week ahead! :)!

Happy Last Sunday of April! There are more signs of Spring with flowers, green grass, and trees starting to bud. We are up to 15 hours of daylight and have gaine about 7 hours worth since late December. May 1st is on Monday! Happy May Day. Hoping you get your May Basket!
All are welcome to attend our service this Sunday at 10AM. We are located on the River Road in Cherryfield, Maine. Rev. Zimmerman at our pulpit this Sunday Our scripture reading comes from John 10:10-18. Rev. Z’s message is titled, “More Than a Flock Of Sheep.”
Malen Hsu will be playing our music. Our service will be taped and will posted on our church FaceBook page later on Sunday. Please come to our service, watch the video posted later today, and read through the “on line” version posted below.
Enjoy your week ahead! Live your faith and do good for others. Have a blessed week and build on your relationship with God. Remember that doubt is healthy. If you combine doubt with faith and our experiences in this life, it helps you as a person and your soul to grow! Have a blessed week! :)!

Happy Fourth Sunday of March! We are getting into Spring with longer days, warmer temperatures, and flowers starting to come out.
All are welcome to attend our service this Sunday at 10AM. We are located on the River Road in Cherryfield, Maine. Rev. Zimmerman at our pulpit this Sunday Our scripture readings come from Genesis 1:31 (NIV) and Psalm 8:1-7.
Rev. Z’s message is titled, “This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land!” and is related to Arlo Guithrie’s famous song and Earth Day. Malen Hsu will be playing our music. Amy Matthews will be live streaming our service on our church Facebook page. Wayne Steele will be our Liturgist. Please watch service online or read through our service in the pictures below.
Enjoy your week ahead! Live your faith and do good for others. Have a blessed week and build on your relationship with God. Remember that doubt is healthy. If you combine doubt with faith and our experiences in this life, it helps you as a person and your soul to grow! Have a blessed week! :)!

Happy Third Sunday of March and the first Sunday after Easter! A beautiful week this past week and days it felt like summer! :)! A beautiful time of the year!
All are welcome to attend our service this Sunday at 10AM. We are located on the River Road in Cherryfield, Maine. Rev. Zimmerman at our pulpit this Sunday Our scripture readings come from 1 Peter 1:3-9 and John 20:19-20, 24-31.
Rev. Z’s message is titled, “When in Doubt Becomes Faith” and is related to the story of “Doubting Thomas” who didn’t believe Jesus had risen form the dead.
Malen Hsu will be playing our music. Amy Matthews will be live streaming our service on our church Facebook page. Please watch service online or read through our service in the pictures below.
Enjoy your week ahead! Live your faith and do good for others. Have a blessed week and build on your relationship with God. Remember that doubt is healthy. If you combine doubt with faith and our experiences in this life, it helps you as a person and your soul to grow! Have a blessed week! :)!