Current Events
FBC Summer Hours
Now that the church school year has come to a close and we have watched our children and youth (and adults) progress one year further in their Christian Education classes, FBC will be moving to its lighter summer hours. Starting June 20th, worship will meet an hour earlier, at 10:00 AM from now until the beginning of the 2010-2011 church school year, in September. The Sanctuary Choir is also on a summer break, but don’t fear—there will still be beautiful music during worship throughout the summer months. All are invited to join in the singing on Sunday mornings with the “Summer Pick-Up Choir.” There are no rehearsals during the week so please plan join Esther in the choir room, if interested in participating, at 9:15 each Sunday morning for a brief rehearsal before making a joyful noise at the 10:00 AM worship service!
FBC Office hours will be changing as well. Starting on Monday, June 28th, the office will be open from 9:00 AM—3:00 PM Monday through Thursday. These hours will remain in place until the beginning of September as well.
We wish everyone a fun, happy, and safe summer and welcome you to worship with us throughout the summer months each Sunday morning at 10 o’clock.
The Fire at Mill Street
As many of you may have read or heard about, the fire at Mill Street in Beverly on July 4th displaced families living in apartments owned by the North Shore YMCA and the Beverly Affordable Housing Coalition. Two opportunities to assist these families are available. First, this Sunday, July 18, we will begin collecting a special offering. All funds collected will go directly to the families to help them replace the many personal items lost in the fire. Checks can be written to the North Shore YMCA with a note that it is for Mill Street. Donations may be made over the next few weeks and we will make sure they are forwarded to the YMCA.
Second, it has come to our attention that the displaced families would very much appreciate some home-cooked meals. They are currently living at the Days Inn and surviving primarily on fast food. They hope to relocate to apartments in the next week or so but until then, some good, home-cooked food would be greatly appreciated. If you would be interested in providing a meal, this effort is being coordinated Ward 3 Councilor Jim Latter. His email address is jimlatter@hotmail.com and phone number is 978-223-3889.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact either Beth Loughhead (bloughhead@fbcbeverly.org) or Craig Collemer ccollemer@fbcbeverly.org or at 978-922-3295. (Julie Flowers is on vacation.)
