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| Greetings First Church Brooklyn Family and Friends, How are you doing? I've been fasting and praying since domestic terrorists stormed the Capital on Epiphany – the day of revelation, manifestation and light. I've been silent and listening for guidance from God even as much is being revealed in the present moment. This is spiritual warfare, church, and the battle is real. I hope you will be with us in worship this Sunday. I hope you will pray for our country and pray against the forces of evil. Another world is possible, and I believe she is on her way. You are loved, |
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| LISTEN to this interview with Eddie Glaude, Jr., chair of Princeton University's African American Studies Department Professor Glaude comments on the difference between the way law enforcement treated the mob that breached the capitol and Black Lives Matter protestors. "What we see here is that certain bodies are accorded a certain kind of treatment and other bodies are not." PRAY with interfaith leaders from across the country as we put on the full armor of God and prepare to stand against evil. |
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| | | | Sunday, January 10th NOTE: You can find the Bulletin for Sunday's worship online here. 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Power Hour Zoom Meeting ID: 608 557 2880 Discussion: Finishing Anne Lamott's book "The Three Essential Prayers" Children's Choir For info email Victoria Goff Kid's Church For info email Rev April 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 13th 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Men's Fellowship Book Discussion Discussion of Humankind: A Hopeful History For invite info contact Adam Wright 7:30 PM Bible Study Discussion on The Bible and Race To register email info@firstchurchbrooklyn.org Thursday, January 14th 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Food Pantry For information on how to volunteer contact the church office 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Youthful Fellowship
Meeting ID: 859 7048 1392 |
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| | Congregation and Community News |
| Virtual Grief Groups - Registration link 
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Food Pantry 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM On Thursday, January 7th, our pantry served approximately 113 clients with the help of 8 volunteers. We will maintain the bins on the church steps to support the food insecure and the homeless population who have benefitted from the offering. If you need food, please help yourself. If you have food to share, thank you for dropping off. Please contact the church office to inquire about volunteering. PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE UNSCHEDULED as we must manage the number of personel on site. Can't make it to the First Church Brooklyn? Text FOOD to 877-877. No questions asked, food for kids. Use your zip code to see if there is food available in your area. |
| Worship service video is streamed live over the internet. We provide the worship bulletin on the website so that you can follow along. Tune in to worship at 11:00 AM Eastern time. If you have access to a screen of any size, try our Video LIVE Stream on firstchurchbrooklyn.org and our Facebook page. Want to hear a Sermon again? We have a podcast of Sermon audio! Click the "Sermon Podcast" icon, below, to subscribe. |
| Reminders and Looking Ahead |
| On Hiatus until February 14th 
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| Men's Fellowship Book Discussion 
FPC Men's Group enjoying a recent discussion via Zoom FPC Men's Group meet virtually each Wednesday morning from 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM to discuss what they are reading and, if time allows, solve as many of the world's problems as possible. Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman, Erica Moore, Elizabeth Manton 
From the author of the New York Times bestseller Utopia for Realists comes "the riveting pick-me-up we all need right now" (People), the #1 Dutch bestseller Humankind, which offers a "bold" (Daniel H. Pink), "extraordinary" (Susan Cain) argument that humans thrive in a crisis and that our innate kindness and cooperation have been the greatest factors in our long-term success on the planet. One of the Washington Post's 50 Notable Nonfiction Works in 2020
If there is one belief that has united the left and the right, psychologists and philosophers, ancient thinkers and modern ones, it is the tacit assumption that humans are bad. It's a notion that drives newspaper headlines and guides the laws that shape our lives. From Machiavelli to Hobbes, Freud to Pinker, the roots of this belief have sunk deep into Western thought. Human beings, we're taught, are by nature selfish and governed primarily by self-interest. But what if it isn't true? International bestseller Rutger Bregman provides new perspective on the past 200,000 years of human history, setting out to prove that we are hardwired for kindness, geared toward cooperation rather than competition, and more inclined to trust rather than distrust one another. In fact this instinct has a firm evolutionary basis going back to the beginning of Homo sapiens. From the real-life Lord of the Flies to the solidarity in the aftermath of the Blitz, the hidden flaws in the Stanford prison experiment to the true story of twin brothers on opposite sides who helped Mandela end apartheid, Bregman shows us that believing in human generosity and collaboration isn't merely optimistic---it's realistic. Moreover, it has huge implications for how society functions. When we think the worst of people, it brings out the worst in our politics and economics. But if we believe in the reality of humanity's kindness and altruism, it will form the foundation for achieving true change in society, a case that Bregman makes convincingly with his signature wit, refreshing frankness, and memorable storytelling. Contact Adam Wright if you would like to join our Wednesday morning discussion. |
| Prayer Requests "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." (1 John 5:14 NIV) Our world is changing daily, and yet we still believe in the power of prayer. We still desire to pray with and for our community. If you have a prayer request – a joy or a concern, please send your prayers to us at info@firstchurchbrooklyn.org. We will add prayers to our worship bulletin each week and keep your prayers in our hearts and on our lips for the week to come. |
| Wednesday "Flash" Text Devotionals Sometimes the weeks are long, right? Our Wednesday morning "flash" text devotional is meant to help give you a boost in the middle of the week. Simply Text the word DEVOTIONAL to 66599 to sign up. Every Wednesday, a super-short, thought-provoking piece will be texted to you - written by a different First Church member each week! A history of the devotionals can be found here, also on Twitter and Facebook. |
| A full calendar of church events can be found on the church website. |
| This week's eNewsletter was edited by Christina Adorno. |
| Online Donations: Set up a recurring gift to the church through a secure online account. To set up an account or to edit an existing gift, go to First Church Brooklyn's website. Appointments with Ministry Staff may be arranged by calling the Church at 718-624-3770, or via email. |
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