Sunday Worship: Finding the Moment: Will You Seize It?

Have you ever looked back at a moment in your life and wondered, “What if?”

It is easy to get caught up in the rhythm of our daily routines and miss the quiet, subtle invitations God places right in front of us. This week, we are pausing to ask ourselves a challenging but vital question: Are we truly making the most of every opportunity God gives us, or are we letting them slip away?

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This Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM, join us for worship on the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost. Pastor Dean will be leading our service and bringing a timely, thought-provoking message titled, ‘Lost Opportunity!?’

Diving Into the Word

To prepare your heart for the message, we encourage you to read through this week’s scripture selections ahead of time:

• 📖 1 Kings 20:40 – A sobering reminder of how easily we can lose focus.

• 📖 Luke 19:31 – A powerful look at responding instantly when the Lord has need of something.

Celebrating New Beginnings

Beyond the message, this Sunday marks a deeply special milestone for our congregation. Our community is being beautifully enriched as we welcome a new member into our church family!

When one person joins us, our entire body grows stronger. This Sunday offers a beautiful opportunity for all of us to stand alongside them, surround them with love, and intentionally renew our own covenant vows as a community of faith.

Join Us this Sunday!

Whether you have been sitting in our pews for decades or are thinking about walking through our doors for the very first time, your presence matters. Come exactly as you are to find community, encouragement, and a place to belong.

• 🗓️ Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026

• ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM

• ⛪ Location: ⛪First Congregational Church, 993 Main Street, South Windsor, CT. USA / https://www.youtube.com/@FirstChurchSW

We cannot wait to lift our voices in praise and worship with you. See you Sunday at 10:00 AM!

 

🛒 Faith in Action: Upcoming Mission Initiatives for First Church

Continuing our Faith in Action: Upcoming Mission Initiatives for First Congregational Church of South Windsor, United Church of Christ:

The Missions Committee is very excited to announce some upcoming activities we will be engaging in through the end of the year. The times and events are as follows:

 

Food Snacks for Children - Starting in October and ongoing into next year – As the SW Senior Center is currently in good shape with toiletries and cleaning products, we are turning to partner with MACC (Manchester Area Community Churches) for snack food donations for area children in need. The Cart in the Narthex will be available for drop-offs. They have suggested the following items:

      Juice boxes                             Canned fruit, applesauce cups

      Chips                                       Cookies

     Hot Cocoa packets                 Canned pasta

     Canned Pasta                         Mac and cheese cups

 

Coat Drive – Starting in October through November, we will be looking for gently used and clean winter items for Cornerstone.  Any coat or items that Cornerstone cannot use, we will bring to MACC. There will be a box in the Narthex for drop-off.  Items they are looking for are:

     Men’s jackets

     Men’s gloves

     Men’s boots

     Women’s jackets

     Hats for both women and men

 

Thanksgiving Food Drive – On Sunday, November 15, 2026, we will collect items listed on the Thanksgiving Food Drive flyer that was handed out at church. Please contact the church office if you need a copy of the wish list. Plan to bring all food items on that Sunday morning. 

 

Believing in God's grace also means extending it to our neighbors if we are able.

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Participation is entirely voluntary. Thank you for supporting our community! ❤️

 

We cannot wait to lean into community, share in meaningful worship, and grow together. Whether you are a lifelong member or walking through our doors for the very first time, there is a place for you here.

Can't wait to see you Sunday at 10:00 AM! 👋❤️

 🌿 “Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here at First Church.” ❤️