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Souper Bowl of Caring Next Sunday, the Youth will lead a fundraiser called the Souper Bowl of Caring. It’s a nation-wide initiative where young church-goers raise funds for local food-based ministries…
Souper Bowl of Caring Next Sunday, the Youth will lead a fundraiser called the Souper Bowl of Caring. It’s a nation-wide initiative where young church-goers raise funds for local food-based ministries. We will be in the parlor next Sunday after both services holding soup pots. We hope you will bring some extra cash that you can place in the pots as a donation. The funds we raise will go to FCPC’s food pantry.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT we will speak with Dr. Jeff Key, political science chair of Sweetbriar College in Virginia. This is his annual “state of the world” projection. He will predict the winner of the next…
WEDNESDAY NIGHT we will speak with Dr. Jeff Key, political science chair of Sweetbriar College in Virginia. This is his annual “state of the world” projection. He will predict the winner of the next presidential election. Jeff is a great teacher and is very informed on world politics.
An optional meal is available for purchase for $6.50. This week we will be ordering sandwiches from Jason’s Deli! Your choice of ham or turkey serviced with chips and a cookie. A sign-up sheet is available at the information desk or you can contact the church office to sign up. Of course, if you want to bring your own food or join us just for the program, you are more than welcome.
THE BEQUESTS & PLANNED GIVING COMMITTEE oversees, for the Session, special gifts that have been given to the church that are not designated for a specific purpose. Each year the committee seeks mi…
THE BEQUESTS & PLANNED GIVING COMMITTEE oversees, for the Session, special gifts that have been given to the church that are not designated for a specific purpose. Each year the committee seeks mission oriented requests from members of our congregation. The Bequest Committee reviews the requests and makes a recommendation to the Session who approves the distributions. To apply for a portion of these funds, a one-page written request must be received from a member of the congregation, stating the suggested amount requested, along with an explanation as to how these monies will be used in the cause of Christ. Your written requests should be sent to the church office – Attention: Bequests and Planned Giving. Requests due by February 23.
THE COMMITTEES ARE NOW FORMULATING THEIR 2020 BUDGET PROPOSALS. Thanks for your input earlier this month at the beginning of the process. Next Sunday the budget committee meets and will propose the 20…
THE COMMITTEES ARE NOW FORMULATING THEIR 2020 BUDGET PROPOSALS. Thanks for your input earlier this month at the beginning of the process. Next Sunday the budget committee meets and will propose the 2020 budget to be adopted at the Session meeting on January 28. You are invited to the “open budget meeting” that evening (January 28) at 7 pm to hear the full budget proposal. Questions and suggestions will be welcome at this open hearing. Afterward the Session will meet to adopt the 2020 budget.
PHOEBE’S FRIENDS has begin a new study on Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week by Amy Jill Levine. This promises to be a wonderful study to prepare us for Easter! We meet e…
PHOEBE’S FRIENDS has begin a new study on Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week by Amy Jill Levine. This promises to be a wonderful study to prepare us for Easter! We meet every Monday at 10 a.m. in the Minter Room and childcare is available. Remember: you can never be too late or leave too early as long as we get to see you!”
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN: Mark your calendars for the annual women’s retreat at Christ the King Retreat Center in San Angelo. The retreat is March 6-7. You can sign up with Doreta in the front office. More…
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN: Mark your calendars for the annual women’s retreat at Christ the King Retreat Center in San Angelo. The retreat is March 6-7. You can sign up with Doreta in the front office. More information to come.
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 December 1,365 guests (64 were between 1-18 yrs. old) received breakfasts and lunches which included 2,067 sandwiches plus cookies, fruit and a scripture.
In total in 2019 B.O.B.S. served 17,787 guests breakfast with 701 being 1-18 yrs old.
CHILDREN AND WORSHIP AT FCPC We believe it is important that our children participate in corporate worship as much as possible. However, we recognize that not every child is ready to participate in th…
CHILDREN AND WORSHIP AT FCPC We believe it is important that our children participate in corporate worship as much as possible. However, we recognize that not every child is ready to participate in the entire worship service. We trust parents/guardians of FCPC’s children to decide where their child will thrive, but we want adults that care for children to know that its ok if your little ones have the wiggles and are noisy during the worship service. It’s all a part of the learning process, and we believe it is a joy to hear young voices when we worship together. However if you are wondering what options you have in regards to childcare, here is how it works at FCPC:
- The nursery is available for children ages birth to pre-k. Parents/guardians can choose to keep their small children with them throughout the entire service, send their kids to the nursery after the “time for young disciples,” or spend the entire worship service in the nursery.
- Kindergarten and 1st grade students are invited to participate in our children’s church program in the 11 AM worship service ONLY. After “a time for young disciples,” they are invited to exit the sanctuary. An adult will be waiting to escort them to the children’s theater room for a time of games, music, and or crafts. Once the sermon is over in the sanctuary, children’s church participants will return to sit with their parent’s. If you think your K or 1st grader is ready to stay in the worship service for the sermon, we think that’s great, too! If you are worshipping in the 8 am service and you do not think your K-1st grade child is ready for the sermon, your child is invited to go to the nursery after the “time for young disciples.”
- Children in grades 2nd and up are asked to stay in the worship service and not go to children’s church or the nursery. Children 2nd-5th grade are invited to come forward for the “time for young disciples” and to return to sit with their families after it has concluded.
FEARLESS GENEROSITY It is that time once again in the life of the Church to focus attention on the subject of stewardship. It’s an important time in the life of our local church. We live literally “fr…
FEARLESS GENEROSITY It is that time once again in the life of the Church to focus attention on the subject of stewardship. It’s an important time in the life of our local church. We live literally “from-year-to-year” and solely out of the generosity of our present membership. We have no vast endowments on which to fall back, so every fall it is directly up to us to provide the resources for another year of ministry. This year’s theme is “Fearless Generosity”.
If you have not yet filled out an Estimate of Giving card for 2020 we encourage you to do so. Cards are available in the Friendship Books or at the church office. Fill out your card today! You may drop it in the offering plate.
DO YOU CROSS-STITCH? At FCPC, we present the parents of newly baptized infants a special baptism sampler to serve as a memento of the special day. We rely on a team of volunteers to prepare these sam…
DO YOU CROSS-STITCH? At FCPC, we present the parents of newly baptized infants a special baptism sampler to serve as a memento of the special day. We rely on a team of volunteers to prepare these samplers. If you know counted cross-stitch and would be interested in helping out with this ministry, please contact Kori Barr in the church office at 325-677-3501 or email kbarr@fcpc.net.
FOOD PANTRY NEWS Dear Friends of the Presbyterian Food Pantry, here are some statistics from our last two year’s work at the pantry. Our numbers in 2019 were up in every category from 2018. We rejoice…
FOOD PANTRY NEWS Dear Friends of the Presbyterian Food Pantry, here are some statistics from our last two year’s work at the pantry. Our numbers in 2019 were up in every category from 2018. We rejoice that we have served so many needy people this past year. With these numbers in mind, we really need some help from the congregation. We always need cereal, oatmeal, breakfast bars, and snack crackers. Canned fruit and vegetables, pasta sauce, pasta, and soup are always needed. Thank you to the new volunteers that have recently joined us. As always, monetary contributions to the pantry work are always appreciated.
Year 2019 2018
Families 1829 1647
People 4833 4459
Adults 2707 2495
Seniors 641 564
Children 1485 1372
With your help, in 2020, we will continue to provide food for even more people.
FCPC STEPHEN MINISTRY Have you seen this colorful lanyard around the neck of someone either before or perhaps during worship? Have you wondered what that’s all about? This lanyard is worn by t…
FCPC STEPHEN MINISTRY Have you seen this colorful lanyard around the neck of someone either before or perhaps during worship? Have you wondered what that’s all about?
This lanyard is worn by the FCPC Stephen Minister of the Day. This person is present in Perkins Chapel immediately after both Sunday worship services, willing to pray with anyone who would like such a privilege.
The FCPC Stephen Ministry program equips our trained Stephen Ministers to serve folks who are going through crisis. One aspect of that service is the presence of a Stephen Minister in Perkins Chapel after every Sunday Worship Service in order to confidentially pray with anyone who might like such.
Commemorative bricks to create a paved pathway in the FCPC garden are still for sale. Each brick is $50 and would make a wonderful Christmas present! Stop by the table in the foyer for more informatio…
Commemorative bricks to create a paved pathway in the FCPC garden are still for sale. Each brick is $50 and would make a wonderful Christmas present! Stop by the table in the foyer for more information!