Diaconate Teams
As spiritual lay leaders, the Diaconate Teams supervise the spiritual programs, worship support,
pastoral care and hospitality needs of the church and community. A description of the service and
the contact persons follow:
Hospitality - Hosting coffee hours, coordinating food needs for memorial services and other special events,
as well as communicating with the flock through greeting cards & providing meals to shut ins are just a few of
the ways the Hospitality Team draws us together as a family. More...
Contact Sheila Whittier - jjjet@comcast.net
Spiritual Guidance - Virginia Morse - rlmvmm@comcast.net
Worship Support - The Worship Support Team cares for all things related to the worship service. Their
ministry begins at the front door as they welcome each member and visitor. If the sanctuary is crowded,they
make sure everyone has a place to sit. Much of the work of this team is unseen: lit candles, the preparation
for communion service, hymnals and Bibles carefully placed in each row just to name a few. More...
Contact Karen Jillson - kjill444@aol.com
Pastoral Care - Our Pastoral Care Team is home to those with the gifts of encouragement and mercy. This
team cares for the physical, emotional and financial needs of those in crisis. You could typically find a member
of the Pastoral Care Team in a hospital room or sitting at the kitchen table of a church family member. They
are advised by Stephen Ministers and the church's Ministry Team. This ministry requires confidentiality above
all else. More...
Contact MaryLou Adamski - mlandteda@comcast.net
Small Group Fellowships
Small groups are an important part of the church community. You are invited to join these groups at any time.
Contact information is included, or call the church office at 642-7256.
Bible Studies - Sunday evening study: Contact Lorraine McNulty - lalalorraine@comcast.net
Monday morning study: Contact Nancy LeCain - nancy@lecain.net
Or call the Church office at 642-7256 about other upcoming studies.
Prayer Ministry - Meets on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Prayer is powerful! We gather each week to pray for the special needs of
individuals as well as the world around us. ALL ARE WELCOME. Do you have a need you would like lifted in prayer? We care...please
call our church office today at 642-7256 and tell us how we can pray for you.
Contact Sue Phillips - susan.j.phillips@lantheus.com
Youth Ministry - Kingston First Congregational Church Youth Ministries (KFC2YM) seeks to provide an opportunity for students to
PARTICIPATE alongside each other in PRAISE of our living God and the PRACTICE of His ways. We desire to PRODUCE a generation
of young souls who PROCLAIM the love of God through every area of their lives. We meet Friday night at the Newton campus. Middle
School age Group, 5-6:30pm; High School age Group 6:30-8:00pm.
Neighbors Helping Newborns - This group sews, knits, and crochets clothing and blankets for babies in crisis, as well as
bereavement items for babies that do not survive. Donations of new and gently used clothing from preemie to size 3 months are always
needed and appreciated. Fourth Wednesdays 9am-12noon.
Contact the Church Office at 603-642-7256.
Friends Together With Jesus - Teens and Young Adults come together to strive, grow and make visible God's love in the Kingston area and
beyond. We spend our time in friendship and serving others with Jesus. Typically, we meet during the weekends of the 2nd and 4th Sundays of
each month.
Contact: Crys Frederick - we5freds@yahoo.com
“Let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth." -1John 3:18
SEASONAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Strawberry Festival - This event is held the third Saturday in June when the berries are at the height of perfection! The highlight of
this festival are the luscious strawberry desserts made by our talented Deaconess group. We also have numerous luncheon selections,
outdoor activities including a craft fair, children's games and more.
Ham & Bean Suppahs -
This popular “suppah” has about a 50 year history in our church. It starts the Saturday after the Strawberry Festival and runs every
Saturday night through Labor Day weekend. Our traditional "all you can eat" ham & bean suppah features delicious ham, homemade
pea and kidney beans, hotdogs, coleslaw, potato salad, brown bread and homemade pies for dessert! Join us between 5pm and
6:30pm on a Saturday evening in the summer for a true taste of New England.
Alleluia Christmas Fair - The fair is held on the first Saturday in December at the First Congregational Church. Wonderful
Christmas gifts are available including handmade knitted items, jams, jellies and baked goods. There is something for everyone,
including a popular fish chowder luncheon and a Second Time Around table for those bargain hunters.
Organizations & Groups
There are many opportunities for you to serve the
Lord in the First Congregational Church of
Kingston, N.H.
Other Committees and Organizations Doing Work For the Lord
Spiritual Gifts - People drawn to this ministry have a genuine love for people and zeal to be a "match-
maker." Intercessory prayer, hosting workshops, ministry fairs, leadership training and having a good working
knowledge of all ministries offered at First Congregational Church of Kingston is what makes this team
effective. More...
Contact Doreen Perley - doeglen@comcast.net
Trustees - The trustees maintain the church’s buildings and grounds as well as manage and prepare the
overall church finances. More...
Contact Clovis Leach - juneclo@comcast.net
Board of Christian Education - The Board of Christian Education, working with the Associate Pastor,
oversees the child, youth, and adult educational programs. More...
Contact Mick McNulty - mickmcnulty@comcast.net
Board of Missions - First Congregational Church is blessed with a missionary heart. Our goal is to build
relationships with people and organizations, to work together in shared effort, and to proclaim Christ’s love to
God’s people locally, nationally and internationally. More...
Contact Sue Phillips - susan.j.phillips@lantheus.com
Board of Music - The Board of Music plans and supervises the music programs of the church. Choir
rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7pm. New choir members are always welcome. More...More...
Contact Heather Smith - ph29x@comcast.net
Praise Team - The Praise and Worship Team leads the Contemporary Worship Service and is always looking
for enthusiastic Christian musicians and vocalists.
Contact Robert Woulfe - Sr71rules@yahoo.com
Stephen Ministry - Stephen Leaders & Stephen Ministers are a group of specially trained individuals who
help people in time of crisis or long-term need. They are “Christ caring for people through people.” More...
Contact Pat Chamer - pfchamer@yahoo.com
AREAS OF SERVICE
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First Congregational Church of Kingston, NH and Newton, NH
Kingston Campus 603 642-7256, Newton Campus 603 382-7201
email - webmaster@kingstonfcc.org
Hospitality
“A Warm Welcoming Hearth”
The Hospitality Team operates with a genuine desire to help people feel welcomed
and at home. The gifts of hospitality, service & encouragement make it easy for this
team to weave fellowship, food, and friendship together making our little country
church a warm welcoming hearth. Hosting coffee hours, coordinating food needs for
memorial services and other special events, as well as communicating with the flock
through greeting cards & providing meals to shut ins are just a few of the ways the
Hospitality Team draws us together as a family. If you love people and food this may
be just the right fit for you. This committee meets monthly. The Chairperson is a
member of the cabinet which meets monthly.
Worship Support
“All Things Worshipful”
The Worship Support Team cares for all things related to the worship service. Evidence of their loving care is
sprinkled all throughout the church. Their ministry begins at the front door as they welcome each member
and visitor with a warm smile and a bulletin. If the sanctuary is crowded, they can be relied upon to make
sure everyone has a place to sit. Much of the work of this team is unseen and all of its work is essential to
maintain a well orchestrated worship service: lit candles, the preparation for communion service, hymnals
and Bibles carefully placed in each row just to name a few. The Worship Support Team is entrusted with
serving communion and collecting tithes and offerings. This team meets monthly. The Chairperson is a
member of the cabinet which meets monthly.
Pastoral Care
“A heart for hurting people”
Our Pastoral Care Team is home to those with the gifts of encouragement and mercy. This team cares for the
physical, emotional and financial needs of those in crisis. You could typically find a member of the Pastoral
Care Team in a hospital room or sitting at the kitchen table of a church family member. They meet monthly to
plan, pray and prepare to meet the needs of those the Lord would have them help as advised by Stephen
Ministers and the church’s Ministry Team. This ministry requires confidentiality above all else. The ministry of
the Pastoral Care Team provides practical help and compassionate care as they truly serve as the hands and
feet of Jesus. The Chairperson is a member of the cabinet which meets monthly.
Spiritual Gifts
“Spiritual Match-Makers”
The Spiritual Gifts Team works in conjunction with the Holy Spirit, helping our members unwrap their Spiritual
Gifts and showing them the perfect place to serve using their gifts, passions, personal style & life’s
experiences in order to Glorify God and build up His people. People drawn to this ministry have a genuine
love for people and zeal to be a “match-maker.” Intercessory prayer, hosting workshops, ministry fairs,
leadership training and having a good working knowledge of all ministries offered at First Congregational
Church of Kingston is what makes this team effective. The gifts of discernment, intercessory prayer,
administration, teaching and leadership make this role exciting and energizing as you work with God to help
His people discover the joy of worshiping Him through service. The Spiritual Gifts Team meets monthly
(excluding summer months). The Chairperson is a member of the cabinet which meets monthly.
Trustees
“Worthy of our Trust”
A trustee is the one to thank for a well maintained facility and the many wise decisions that are made
regarding the stewardship of the funds the Lord has entrusted to us. The Board of Trustees is a group of six or
more members who are gifted in the area of administration, leadership, wisdom and helps. The board
oversees the physical needs of the church as well as the financial supervision of the disbursement of monies
associated with the church’s physical and staffing needs. A trustee is someone who is comfortable
negotiating with contractors and has a good sense of prioritizing and problem solving. The board of Trustees
meets monthly. The Chairperson is a member of the cabinet which meets monthly.
Christian Education
“Building a Firm Foundation”
Those who serve on the Board of Christian Education are seasoned believers with a sound understanding of
the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Their gifts lean towards discernment, leadership and wisdom. Each member of
this board has a genuine desire to share the Word of God’s truth. Their goal is to train and build up a future
generation as well as strengthen & equip the current one. The Board of Christian Education is a group of 5 or
more members that work with the Sunday school superintendent in concert with the Spiritual Guidance
Committee. The Board of Christian Education meets monthly in order to maintain the excellence of current
programs,volunteer staffing and training as well as researching materials and programs for the church’s
ongoing growth and development. The Chairperson is a member of the cabinet which meets monthly.
Missions
“Vision, Mercy & Compassion”
The Board of Missions is a group of faithful servants who have become workers together with God in a
tangible way. Their mission is to get His message to the world by partnering with missionaries from around the
globe. Through correspondence, field work and financial support, this team is involved in advancing the
Gospel in significant ways. Their vision is exemplified by the spiritual motto “Crossing Borders-Sharing Christ”
The work of the Missions team covers a broad spectrum; from writing a letter of encouragement to a lonely
missionary to joining hands to build a school room--ministry opportunities abound. Missions work is alive and
well in our own community, working with local town agencies. If you want to see the power of God, join Him in
bringing the Good News to the world. The Board of Missions meets monthly. The
Chairperson is a member of the cabinet which meets monthly.
Music
“More than meets the ears!”
The Board of Music is an outreach to the church body and the surrounding community. Members
of the music ministry of the church orchestrate a variety of music making decisions regarding the
musical direction of the worship services and special events. During the combined services you
will hear the masterful blend of traditional hymns and contemporary worship as this team seeks to
create an environment of worship that allows each individual a place to express their love for
Jesus in a meaningful way. The Board of Music meets monthly. The Chairperson is a member of
the cabinet which meets monthly.
Stephen Ministry
“The Compassion of Christ”
Stephen Leaders & Stephen Ministers bring the compassion of Christ in a one-to-one caring
relationship to those who are hurting. These warm servants of God are the beneficiaries of an
extensive training program that is designed to develop the skills necessary to become a “listener
with love.” A Stephen Minister’s role may be to serve in the capacity of a confidential, caring
shoulder to lean on, or at other times to simply listen and pray alongside a person who is in need.
Using the gifts of helps and mercy, discernment, and intercessory prayer, the Stephen Minister
creates a safe & secure environment for the relationship to thrive. We consider it a privilege to
be able to offer a Stephen Minister to our congregants and have seen much fruit as a result of
these faithful servants. Being a member of the Stephen Ministry team will give you a glimpse of
the power of God expressed in love and compassion. A Stephen Leader is invited to Cabinet,
which meets monthly.
