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Here are sermon topics and services for March 28-29




Attleboro

All Saints Anglican Church, invites you to worship this Sunday, at 8 and 10 a.m., with Rev. Lance Giuffrida, who will give the sermon, "How Can Young People Keep Their Way Pure?" Readings from Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51; Hebrews 5:5-10; and John 12:20-33. A Fast Mass Saturday is held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday school for the children is at 10:30 a.m. Coffee hour at 9 a.m. and noon. Easter Sunday, Holy Eucharist at 10:30 a.m.

Attleboro Advent Christian Church, Pastor Bob Hett will lead a 10 a.m. worship service with a sermon entitled "A Tree and Its Fruit," with text from Matthew 7: 15-23, continuing the series based upon Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount."

Candleberry Chapel, Saturday services at 5 p.m., Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Kenneth Boyle will lead a sermon. This week's sermon will be "Moving Beyond And Above Disagreement"- by the Rev. Kenneth Boyle, with a scripture reading from Mark 15:16-26 II and Corinthians 13:11-14.

Centenary United Methodist Church, Rev. Nancy Collins will have worship is at 10 a.m. Congregation Agudas Achim, will be having a Shabbat (Sabbath) morning service at 10 a.m. Every Friday there is a Shabbat evening service at 7:30. This week it will be led by Kim Bodemer.

Evangelical Covenant Church, 8:30 a.m. worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3 to adult; 10:45 a.m. worship. This week's sermon's title is "For This Reason," with text from Jeremiah 31:31-34 - John 12:20-33. Quarterly business meeting of the congregation at 9:30 a.m.

Faith Alliance Church, The worship service will be held at 10:15 a.m. The service and sermon with the Rev. Don Wiegand will feature the Spiritual Boot Camp - Week 10: "Two Ancient Practices with Modern Implications," with selected scripture.

First Baptist Church, Sermon "They Shall All Know Me," with text from Jeremiah 31: 31-34 and John 12: 20-33, with Rev. John Fisk. Worship at 10:45 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

First Church of Christ Scientist, Sermon topic is "Reality," with text from the Bible and "Science & Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy. Sunday service, Sunday school and nursery at 10 a.m. A testimonial service is held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Good News Bible Chapel, The weekly Lord's Supper service is at 9 a.m. The "Celebration and Growth" worship and teaching service is at 10:45 a.m. Sunday school for children ages 4-5 are held at 10:45 a.m. Steve DuPlessie will be teaching Part 22 of the series, "Jesus according to John: Believe and live!" with text John 7:25-53.

Immanuel Lutheran Church, The sermon will be based on appointed texts with the Rev. Julia Haspel-Schoenfeld presiding. Worship with Holy Communion will be held at 8 and 10 a.m., with Christian education at 9 a.m. The church's youth group meets the first and third Sundays of the month at 7 p.m.

Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, Rev. Sandra D. Fitz-Henry will lead a service entitled "Mud and Mystery" to be held at 10 a.m. Church school and nursery care held at 10 a.m.

New Covenant Christian Fellowship, Teaching Pastor Chap Bettis will speak during services at 9:30 a.m.

Second Congregational Church of Attleboro-UCC, A sermon by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V, "Drawn Together," with text from Jeremiah 31:31-35 and John 12:20-33 will be held at 10 a.m. South Attleboro Assembly of God, The sermon, "What To Do When You Do Not Know What To Do?" will be led by Rev. Ronald Squibb and will feature text from Daniel 2:1-23, 46-49. Morning services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Evening service at 6 p.m.

St. James African Community Church, will have a sermon by Rev. Paul Mwaniki at 11:30 a.m. Services are held at the Good News Bible Chapel.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish, will feature a Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 p.m., Sunday Masses at 8, 10, and 11:30 a.m.

Central Falls, R.I.

Holy Cross Church, will have services every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Cumberland, R.I.

Arnold Mills United Methodist Church, The church, located at 690 Nate Whipple Highway, Cumberland, R.I., will conduct worship at 9 and 10:30 a.m. A coffee fellowship is at 11:30 a.m. Communion will be served weekly at the 9 a.m. service and Sunday school will be held concurrently with the 10:30 service.

Cumberland Seventh Day Adventist Church, will have a service Saturday at 11 a.m. Sabbath school will take place at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join a vegetarian lunch after service.

Foxboro

Bethany Congregational Church, Traditional Sunday morning worship service will be held at 9:15 a.m., and an informal service will be held at 10:45 a.m., both in the meeting house. The sermon topic for this weekend is "Make major adjustments to respond to God," with text from Luke 18:18-27. Children join the church for the beginning of the worship service, and then are dismissed partway through for their church school classes. Child care is available for children up to age 3 in the nursery. Joyful Noise choir rehearsal at 8 a.m. and Praise Team rehearsal at 9:45 a.m. Kids choir rehearses at 10:15 and Senior High Youth Group meets at 6 p.m.

Foxborough Universalist Church, will celebrate Passover by sharing an intergenerational Passover Seder at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Steve Dobro, LeeAnn Dobro and Minister Katie Lawson will lead the ritualized story-telling and symbolic meal. A friendship hour follows.

Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, The church holds a contemporary worship service at 8:30 a.m., Christian education starts at 9:45 a.m. and a traditional worship service starts at 11 a.m. with Pastor Rick Schlak. Fellowship hour is held at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. The two worship services will feature holy communion.

St. Mark's Episcopal, services with Rev. Rebecca Brown meet at 7:45 and 9:45 a.m., with scripture John 12:20-33, which follows the raising of Lazarus. Both services have Holy Communion. Child care available for 9:45 service. Church school for ages 3 to 11, adult programs at 11 a.m., youth education Sunday afternoon.

Union Church, has Sunday morning worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m, with a sermon "After Praying the Prayer, which never Fails," given by Rev. Bill Dudley. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m.

Franklin

Anglican Church of the Redeemer, will have a Sunday worship at 10 a.m. at the Franklin High School. The Rev. Jack Potter will preach the sermon at 8:30. Church school for ages pre-school through high school at 10 a.m.

Mansfield

Faith Fellowship United Methodist Church, The services, under the direction of Pastor David Arruda, are held as follows: A casual service at 5 p.m. on Saturday, family worship and Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and a worship service at 7 p.m. on Sunday.

First Christian Church, The worship service will be with Pastor Brian Pendleton. Service at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 9 p.m.

Orthodox Congregational Church, Sunday morning worship with a service entitled "On and In Your Heart," with text from Jeremiah 31:31-34. Special this week is the Handbell Choir and a congregational meeting after the worship. Church school at 10 a.m. and youth ministry for middle school and senior high.

St. Mary's Parish Family, will be have Saturday Vigil at 4 and 5:30 p.m. and Mass on Sunday at 7:30, 9, 10:30, Noon and 5 p.m. with Jer 31:31-34/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33.

Norfolk

Emmanuel Baptist Church, Sunday worship service at 8 and 10:45 a.m., Senior Pastor Rev. John C. Ames, with guest speaker Ralph Essery, is preaching a service entitled, "The Reason for and the Methods of Mission." This is Missions Emphasis Weeked - Reach Your World.

Federated Church of Norfolk, Rev. Scott Cousineau will lead a sermon entitled "A New Harvest" with text from Jeremiah 31:27-34 and John 12:20-33. Service takes place at 10 a.m. Youth hand chime choir will participate. Sunday school and nursery provided.

North Attleboro

Central Congregational Church, Worship will be held at 8:30 and 10 a.m., and be led by Rev. Carole L. Baker. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. in the Margaret Kay Fellowship Hall.

Cushman Union Church, The sermon, "Disciplines to Best know Jesus," will be led by Jay Hobson, Deacon and feature text from Peter 1: 5-8. The service will start at 10:15 a.m. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m.

First Baptist Church, The worship service, "Loser Takes All," will be held at 10 a.m. and the service will be led by Rev. Robert Middleton, based on the encounter of Zacchaeus with text from Luke 19:1-10. A time of fellowship will take place during the service. Children classes at 10:20 a.m.

First Congregational Church, The traditional 10 a.m. Sunday morning service with Rev. Katrina Clinton will continue this week with, "Driving out the Ruler of This World," with text from John 12:27-32.

First United Methodist Church, Rev. Peter Parent will conduct the sermon, "Why Jesus Will Die," with readings from John 12:20-33. Service at 10:45 a.m. Native American worship style with guest speaker Pat Parent is Saturday at 4 p.m. Fifth Sunday in Lent.

Grace Episcopal Church, The sermon will be led by Rev. Maryalice Sullivan. Holy Eucharist service is offered on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. and Sundays at 7:45 and 10 a.m. A Holy Eucharist and healing service is offered on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m.

John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church, Sermon with selected text held at 11 a.m. with Rev. L. Allen Powell. The church is located at 32 Broad St., North Attleboro.

Living Waters Christian Church, Services will be held at 9 and 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Tim Hatch preaching a sermon, "Myths That Make us Miserable No. 4 - "You Can be A Christian and Not Go to Church," with text Hebrews 10:25, Acts. 2:42, Psalm 84. Coffee cafe is open before during and after services.

North Dighton

North Christian Church, The sermon, "Our Savior's Seven Sayings on the Cross: My God, My God, Why Have you Forsaken Me?" will be presided over by Pastor Michael Del Tatto at 9:30 a.m. The sermon title is "We Can Do Great Works," with text from Matthew 27:46. Sunday school will be provided during the service; a nursery is also available.

Norton

Chartley/Norton United Methodist Church, The sermon will feature selected text, with Pastor Thom Demers and Rev. D.S. Dharmapalan, and will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school is during worship and Bible study is at 9:30 a.m.

Meeting House Church, Services are held at 10 a.m. every Sunday at the Holiday Inn Conference Center, 700 Myles Standish Blvd., Taunton, under the direction of Pastor James Thomasson. To contact the church: Web site: MeetingHouseChurch.com. E-mail: jthomasson@MeetingHouseChurch.com. Phone: 781-640-3189. Office location: 10 James St., Norton.

New Testament Baptist Church, The sermon topic at the 11 a.m. service is by Pastor Bill Shorey. Sunday school is available for all ages, including adults from 10 to 10:50 a.m.

Trinitarian Congregational Church, Sunday school and worship service beginning at 10 a.m. Fifth Sunday in Lent. Nursery care is available. Adult education class is at 3 p.m.

Plainville

Crossway Church, Senior, Pastor Bauer Evans will preach a sermon "Nations," with text from Genesis 10. Services start at 10 a.m. in the Jackson Elementary School. Childcare for toddlers and pre-school, and children's ministry is available.

Grace Fellowship Church, At 10 a.m. Pastor Jim Rickard will preach a sermon with selected text.

New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, located at 1 George St., at the corner of George Street and Route 106, in Plainville, will hold church services on Sunday at 10 a.m. and Sunday night prayer revival at 7 p.m.

Plainville Baptist Church, Sermon topic with Pastor Dave Meunier will be preaching this weekend's sermon, "The Sovereignty of God and the People He Uses," with text from Romans 9-11. Services are at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Plainville United Methodist Church, The 9 a.m. worship service, "Why Jesus Will Die," will be led by Rev. Peter Parent and feature readings from John 12:20-33. Fifth Sunday in Lent.

Providence

Vedanta Society of Providence, "Musings on Creation," by Swami Yogatmananda will take place at 5 p.m. Sunday. All welcome. Donations accepted. Every Friday, there is a talk/presentation at 7:30 p.m.

Rehoboth

Christian Life Church, The church, located on 222 Plain St., will feature an 8:30 a.m. prayer and a 9:30 a.m. service.

First Spiritualist Church of Brockton, Healing service at 10 a.m. Located in Anawan Garage in Rehoboth.

Rehoboth Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Sunday services at 8:30 and 10 a.m., with children's Sunday school. The sermon will be led by Rev. Scott Spencer with text from Luke 15:11-24.

Seekonk

Memorial Baptist Church, Services are every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Sunday school classes at 8:45 a.m.

New Beginnings Evangelical Church, Pastor Scott Oakland will deliver a message with selected text. Service held at 10:45 a.m. The church is located at 294 Taunton Ave., Seekonk.

Walpole

South Walpole United Methodist Church, The weekly services held Sunday at 10 a.m.

Wrentham

Original Congregational Church, Rev. Kenneth C. Landin will be preaching a sermon, "Drawing on Faith," with scripture from Jeremiah "Written on The Heart" and John "We Wish to See Jesus," at 10 a.m. Sunday school also is held at 10 a.m. and nursery care is available.

Sheldonville Baptist Church, The 11 a.m. sermon topic will be "The Case for Easter: Did Jesus Really Die?", by Pastor Doug Pettit. Also, join the church for family worship at 6 p.m. For more information, visit sheldonvillebaptist.org.

Trinity Episcopal Church, There will be two services at 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite I, 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist, rite II.

Lenten, Holy Week services

Attleboro

Attleboro Area Council of Churches, will have an Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. on April 12 at the Newell Shelter in Capron Park. The Rev. Jay Fast, from The Covenant Church, will preside.

Candleberry Chapel, will hold an Easter Cantata service at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 4. For Good Friday, the chapel will be open all day. Easter services will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 11. On Easter, there will be a sunrise service at 6 and 9:30 a.m.

Franklin

Franklin Federated Church, will have a Lenten series on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. in the church parlor. Participants consider the last week of Jesus' life as presented in Mark.

Pawtucket

St. Matthew's Trinity Lutheran, will have Lenten services on March 29 at 5 p.m., starting with a soup and sandwich supper. A video selection from the film "The Power of Forgiveness" will be viewed and discussed beginning at 5:45 p.m. Sunday Lenten services will be at 9 a.m. with children's Bible School, for ages preschool through high school, at 10:15 a.m.

Wrentham

Sheldonville Baptist Church, Starting this week, Pastor Doug Pettit will present a three-week series "The Case for Easter." Easter Sunday will feature breakfast at 9:30 a.m., followed by a worship service at 11 a.m. with the chorus presenting the musical "Cornerstone."

PLEASE SEND WEEKLY sermon topics to news@thesunchronicle.com by 5 p.m. of the Thursday before the Saturday Religion section is published. Thank you.

 


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