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CHURCH WIDE SUNDAY SCHOOL starts June 5 at 9:45 am in the Gym! This is quickly becoming a favorite church tradition where we all come together as a church family to study, pray, and for the first time…
CHURCH WIDE SUNDAY SCHOOL starts June 5 at 9:45 am in the Gym!
This is quickly becoming a favorite church tradition where we all come together as a church family to study, pray, and for the first time, join together in singing!
This is a 12-week study where our church’s Sunday School teachers lead us in exploring a variety of topics throughout the summer. From June 5 to June 26, we will study what it means for Christians to live in companionship and company. The next four weeks will explore what it means to confess and how to engage in the practice of confessing. The last four weeks challenge us to examine the ways in which God calls us to honor diversity. These are three excellent studies that are sure to pique everyone’s interest!
Building on the church-wide church school model of meeting in discussion groups around tables from last year, an added element of congregational singing will be led by several wonderfully talented church musicians from our church. This is going to be a little different than what we normally experience in Sunday morning worship services. We’ll sing hymns that are FCPC favorites and songs that are new and engaging. Bring your friends, neighbors, family, and kids! This is something that everyone will enjoy.
HENDRICK HOSPICE CARE offers Camp Courage, a day camp for children entering 3rd-12th grade who have experienced the death of a loved one. Combining the benefits of recreational and therapeutic activit…
HENDRICK HOSPICE CARE offers Camp Courage, a day camp for children entering 3rd-12th grade who have experienced the death of a loved one. Combining the benefits of recreational and therapeutic activities, this five-day camp provides children the opportunity to safely explore and express their grief.
Camp Courage will be held from June 6-9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hendrick Hospice Care (1651 Pine Street) and on June 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at PrimeTime (4541 Loop 322).
To register, please visit hendrickhospice.org/campcourage. The registration deadline is May 30.
A NEW INQUIRER’S CLASS is beginning on May 22. This is a class guided by our pastor, Cliff Stewart, that highlights some of the basics about our faith and some of the specifics about what being a Pres…
A NEW INQUIRER’S CLASS is beginning on May 22. This is a class guided by our pastor, Cliff Stewart, that highlights some of the basics about our faith and some of the specifics about what being a Presbyterian is about. The class lasts 4-5 weeks and attendance at every class is not mandatory. Come when you can.
This is a great class for those interested in uniting with the church as a new member, or those who just want a refresher course in “Presbyterian 101.” The class is held on Sundays from 9:45-10:45 am in the Minter Room across from the office area/Faith Hall. See you on May 22! For more information, email Cliff at cstewart@fcpc.net.
Presbyterian Women Pledge Reminder! Ladies, We appreciate you all so much and just want to remind you to take a moment to send in your PW Pledge contribution before June 1st. Please note on your check…
Presbyterian Women Pledge Reminder!
Ladies, We appreciate you all so much and just want to remind you to take a moment to send in your PW Pledge contribution before June 1st. Please note on your check: PW Pledge. Your generosity funds our many local mission efforts. You can put your pledge in the offering plate, bring it by the church office, or send it to the church Address (Presbyterian Women, 400 Orange Street, Abilene, TX 79601).
Adopt A Garden Spot
The Garden of Hope is in need of some TLC! Please contact Kay Wilson to claim your adopted spot to tend throughout the spring and summer months!
Mini Mission Donations Needed
From now until May we will be collecting items for B.O.B.S - items needed include:
- New or lightly used kitchen dishcloths, dish towels, hot pads and oven mitts
- Ziplock sandwich bags and snack bags
- Paper napkins
- Jif smooth/creamy peanut butter
- Grape or strawberry jam
- Individually wrapped granola bars, boxed raisins, cookies, fruit cups, Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Little Debbie snack cakes, peanut butter or cheese snack crackers, assorted chips, Fruit Roll-ups and Gushers. These items will go in the sack lunches to be handed out, so avoid items that might melt, such as chocolate.
Garden of Hope Brick
Dedicate a brick in honor or in memory of a loved one! More information can be found at the PW table in the foyer.
Summer Camp at Buffalo Gap Summer will be here before you know it, so it’s time to register your child for camp! At Buffalo Gap, kids enjoy games, crafts, Bible study, swimming, dress-up themes…
Summer Camp at Buffalo Gap
Summer will be here before you know it, so it’s time to register your child for camp! At Buffalo Gap, kids enjoy games, crafts, Bible study, swimming, dress-up themes, and evening activities.
One of the commitments at Buffalo Gap is that counselors will know their kids’ names by the first night. This reflects the emphasis they place on community and relationship-building at camp. Being out in nature, unplugged from technology, and connecting with friends is a great way for your child to grow spiritually this summer. We hope your child will participate!
Below are the dates for each fun-filled experience. Register at buffalogapcamp.org.
- Mini Camp (first-time and younger campers): June 7-10
- Elementary Camp (completed 4th and 5th grades): June 12-17
- Middle School Camp: June 19-24
- High School Retreat: June 26-July 1
Be sure to use the following coupon codes at registration to get a church discount!
- FCPCMC = Mini Camp
- FCPCEC = Elementary Camp
- FCPCMSC = Middle School Camp
- FCPCHSR = High School Retreat
SAVE THE DATE FOR VBS! VBS Registration is now open! We hope you’ll join us for an around-the-world adventure at Passport to Peace on July 29-30. You can use this link to register your child to attend…
SAVE THE DATE FOR VBS! VBS Registration is now open! We hope you’ll join us for an around-the-world adventure at Passport to Peace on July 29-30. You can use this link to register your child to attend or to register to be a volunteer: https://vbspro.events/p/events/530
SPRING CLEANING at Buffalo Gap camp continues as we prepare for the church camps that begin in June. If you have some time and would like to help with a spring cleaning chore or two, please contact Ja…
SPRING CLEANING at Buffalo Gap camp continues as we prepare for the church camps that begin in June. If you have some time and would like to help with a spring cleaning chore or two, please contact James Myers at 325-201-2013 or Dave Nickel at 325-673-8919 to sign up.
BREAKFAST ON BEECH STREET NEWS For the first four months of 2022, BOBS volunteers prepared and served 3,983 guests a hot breakfast and made 7,852 sandwiches for sack lunches! During Abilene Gives held…
BREAKFAST ON BEECH STREET NEWS For the first four months of 2022, BOBS volunteers prepared and served 3,983 guests a hot breakfast and made 7,852 sandwiches for sack lunches!
During Abilene Gives held on May 3, BOBS was blessed to receive $11,000 in donations from the Abilene community including many members of FCPC.
DEAR FRIENDS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN FOOD PANTRY, It was a very hot day at the pantry on Tuesday. We provided a place for some of our friends to rest in our building and have a cold drink of water. I work…
DEAR FRIENDS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN FOOD PANTRY, It was a very hot day at the pantry on Tuesday. We provided a place for some of our friends to rest in our building and have a cold drink of water. I worked very hard to find shelter for one of our clients who has Parkinson’s disease, but was not able to offer more than a list of cooling shelters for daytime and Salvation Army for a night. Many are suffering heat distress as the temperatures in Abilene soar. We served 38 families for a total of 98 people. Most expressing gratitude for the help. We had a great team of volunteers who worked on Tuesday. Many thanks to Erlene and all those who work in our repackage room! We need a few more volunteers, especially folks who could sub for us during the summer. We need bags with handles for walkers and plastic grocery bags. We need drink boxes for children and single servings of fruit or applesauce. Thank you for your support. We know we are doing good work and showing the love of Jesus to the least of these!
Your Pantry Team