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Something exciting will be happening for 3 and 4 year olds on November 3 at FCPC. Phyllis Baum, Clare Nickel and Marlene Briggs will be singing old time Bible songs with the kids from 9:40 – 9:55! M…
Something exciting will be happening for 3 and 4 year olds on November 3 at FCPC. Phyllis Baum, Clare Nickel and Marlene Briggs will be singing old time Bible songs with the kids from 9:40 - 9:55! More details on location for this will be coming soon. Join us for the fun on the 3rd at 9:40! Anyone below the age of 3 is invited.
FCPC VOLUNTEER WEATHERIZATION DAY has been selected! Saturday, October 26th is the date. Our mission is to weatherize homes of local elderly and disabled folks. We do such things as caulk windows, we…
FCPC VOLUNTEER WEATHERIZATION DAY has been selected! Saturday, October 26th is the date. Our mission is to weatherize homes of local elderly and disabled folks. We do such things as caulk windows, weather strip doors, repair holes or gaps in walls, apply putty to loose window panes, replace broken glass, and etc. On Oct 26th, be at the church at 7:30 am to meet your team and receive a mission briefing. Plus, get fueled up at our tasty continental breakfast counter! Work teams will depart shortly after 8:00 am.
If you have questions, call Bill Bedford (325-669-8850), coordinator of our weatherization teams.
To let us know you want to help on Oct 26th, sign up at the information Desk, tell Bill, or inform the church office. It is a wonderful time for helping and sharing.
NEW ADULT CHURCH SCHOOL CLASS Because we are re-launching our children’s church school program, we thought we would also create a space for their parents to experience some Christian education of thei…
NEW ADULT CHURCH SCHOOL CLASS Because we are re-launching our children’s church school program, we thought we would also create a space for their parents to experience some Christian education of their own! A new church school class will start on November 3 with this goal. Though the idea of the class was born out of the need to provide a space for parents of young children to have a church school home, any and all adult church members are welcome, regardless of age or marriage/parental status. What we do know is that Sara and Bill Core will be the teachers for this class. What we don’t know is where the class will meet and what we will study. Before we decide where to meet, we want to know who all will be trying out this new class. Call or text Kristen at 325.260.5188 if you are interested in joining us on November 3. On the 3rd we will ask questions like: “What do you want to study?” and “Do you like short series? Long book studies? Bible-centric courses?” Based on the class’ answers, we will then determine what the class will study over the next several months.
A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING has been set for Sunday, October 20 following the 11 a.m. worship service to hear the report of the nominating committee and the election of officers.
A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING has been set for Sunday, October 20 following the 11 a.m. worship service to hear the report of the nominating committee and the election of officers.
TWO NEW PART-TIME POSITIONS OPEN IN THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AT FCPC We are excited to announce that we are searching for two new part-time employees at First Central. The Coordinator of Chi…
TWO NEW PART-TIME POSITIONS OPEN IN THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AT FCPC We are excited to announce that we are searching for two new part-time employees at First Central. The Coordinator of Children’s Ministry is a salaried position while the Christian Education Special Events Coordinator is an hourly position. If you are interested in either of these positions or if you know someone that you think would be good for the job, email Kristen Harris-Bridwell at kbridwell@fcpc.net, and she will send you a job description along with the details of the application process. Do this soon! The cut off date to apply is October 18.
THE INQUIRERS CLASS answers questions new members and visitors might have about FCPC and the Presbyterian faith. What do Presbyterians believe? How does our church work? A great class for those int…
THE INQUIRERS CLASS answers questions new members and visitors might have about FCPC and the Presbyterian faith. What do Presbyterians believe? How does our church work? A great class for those interested in joining, new members, or just those who want to know more about the church! All are welcome. This class, led by our senior pastor, Cliff Stewart, is an informal gathering that takes place for several weeks. We will have session #1 October 12. We will meet from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in the office area across from Faith Hall. We hope you’ll join us!
Dear FrIends of the Frances Buzard Presbyterian Food Pantry, Fall is here and our thoughts are turning to our needs for Thanksgiving. Please consider purchasing canned cranberry sauce, stuffing mix,…
Dear FrIends of the Frances Buzard Presbyterian Food Pantry, Fall is here and our thoughts are turning to our needs for Thanksgiving. Please consider purchasing canned cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, and tubs of frosting.
We also need cartons of chicken broth, and evaporated milk. We need cases of these if possible. We also need frozen pie crusts, and frozen pies. Remember, we expect to give 150 families everything they need for a big Thanksgiving meal, including a turkey! We will collect frozen turkeys on Tuesday morning, Nov 26th. Monetary donations are also appreciated.
We continue to serve many people who need food each week. This week we are very low on peanut butter. Pray for this ministry as we serve the poor in our community.
We are also collecting new and gently used toys. We will give these away to families with children during the month of December. Toys may be brought to our collection bins at church.
Additionally, your monetary contributions toward this mission are greatly appreciated. As always we ask for your prayers for our ministry. If you feel you could volunteer in some way, please contact Judy at 217-390-8084.
In September, the Food Pantry served 144 families, for a total of 377 people—233 adults, 38 senior citizens, and 106 children ages 1-18.
BREAKFAST ON BEECH STREET is a daily ministry carried out by volunteers from 4 or 5 congregations, each responsible for one day per week. FCPC volunteers serve each Thursday morning, arriving at 5 a.m…
BREAKFAST ON BEECH STREET is a daily ministry carried out by volunteers from 4 or 5 congregations, each responsible for one day per week. FCPC volunteers serve each Thursday morning, arriving at 5 a.m. in order to prepare biscuits and gravy and be ready to serve guests by 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. Volunteers are usually finished by 7:30 a.m. It’s a rewarding way to get your Thursdays off to a great start! All meals are served from the First Christian Church kitchen, on the corner of N. 3rd and Beech Street. If you are interested in serving one Thursday morning per month, call the church office at 677-3501 and ask for more information and how to get started!
In September 1,668 guests (97 were between 1-18 yrs. old) received breakfasts and lunches which included 2,517 sandwiches plus cookies, fruit and a scripture.
Year to date BOBS has served breakfasts to 13,341 guests.
Help with Christmas Shoe Boxes We will be collecting items for the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes through the end of October. If you would like to contribute, we would appreci…
Help with Christmas Shoe Boxes We will be collecting items for the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes through the end of October. If you would like to contribute, we would appreciate donations of items such as combs, hairbrushes, toothbrushes, washcloths, bar soap, band-aids (colorful ones can make children more likely to wear a bandage, but do not include antibiotic ointment), reusable plastic containers such as cups, water bottles, plates, bowls, and simple utensils, and blankets.
Our Young Adult Thursday night Bible study group meets at 7 pm every Thursday at the home of Cliff and Evie Stewart. This is a very healthy face-to-face group that continues to build relationships wit…
Our Young Adult Thursday night Bible study group meets at 7 pm every Thursday at the home of Cliff and Evie Stewart. This is a very healthy face-to-face group that continues to build relationships with a spiritual undergirding. Besides that - it is a lot of fun. Come give it a try. 1125 Glenwood Drive is the place to be on Thursday night!
Children’s Church School and Adult Church School Upcoming Changes Starting November 3, we have two fun additions to the church school program. First, the children’s church school program will switch o…
Children’s Church School and Adult Church School Upcoming Changes Starting November 3, we have two fun additions to the church school program. First, the children’s church school program will switch over to the Godly Play model! This innovative program encourages children to activate their imaginations as they hear and absorb the stories and the language of the faith. All K-5th grade students will be together for a couple months as we re-introduce this way of interacting with God and each other. Eventually, the groups will split into two groups: K-2nd and 3rd-5th. Students will be dropped off in the children’s “Movie Room” for a time of singing at Between 9:30 and 9:45. Then at 9:55, children will be escorted to the new Godly Play room next door to the “Movie Room” to begin the Godly Play experience. We also hope to introduce a 3- and 4-yea-olds class on November 3 that will stay in the “Movie Room” for an age appropriate lesson and time of fellowship.
In tandem with this new model for children’s church school, a new adult church school class will launch that day. We will soon select a name for this class and will release the room number for the class. Make sure to keep an eye out in the pew sheet and other church communications for those announcements as well as the exact study on which the new group will embark on November 3 in the coming weeks.
FLOWER MINISTRY NEEDS YOU The FCPC Flower Ministry delivers vases of flowers created from our Sunday arrangements to our homebound and hospitalized members to brighten their day. We are seeking a volu…
FLOWER MINISTRY NEEDS YOU The FCPC Flower Ministry delivers vases of flowers created from our Sunday arrangements to our homebound and hospitalized members to brighten their day. We are seeking a volunteer to help deliver flowers after the second Sunday of each month. If you are interested, please contact the church office or Garrett Briggs at 325-701-4709.
COMMEMORATIVE BRICK ORDER FORMS are available in the foyer. What a lasting way to honor a loved one or mark a milestone event in someone’s life! Each brick can accommodate 3 lines of print and up to 2…
COMMEMORATIVE BRICK ORDER FORMS are available in the foyer. What a lasting way to honor a loved one or mark a milestone event in someone’s life! Each brick can accommodate 3 lines of print and up to 27 characters per line. The bricks will become part of a brick lane leading to a gazebo in the Meditation Garden, a ministry of Presbyterian Women. Order your bricks today or take an order form home with you and once completed, return to the church office, along with payment of $50 per brick.