Our mission is to
inspire
people to faith in Jesus Christ,
nurture
disciples of Christ, and
serve
the world that God loves to the glory of God.
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Wendell Berry, the farmer-poet, writes in his book, Sabbath:
I go among trees and sit still.
All my stirring becomes quiet around me like circles on water.
My tasks lie in their places
where I left them, asleep like cattle.
This Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the eight days from Palm Sunday to Easter when we remember the final events of Jesus’s life...
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This week's Lenten devotional:
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Palm Sunday: April 14, 2019
8:45am Open Door Worship - Lower Level
11:00am Worship - Sanctuary
"Lost and Found: Crowds"
Rev. Amy Starr Redwine
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Holy Week
As we journey with Jesus from Palm Sunday to Easter, we invite you to spend time each day considering the events of this week with these scripture readings:
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Flowering of the Cross
On
Easter Sunday, April 21, we invite you to be part of the Flowering of the Cross, an ancient and meaningful tradition that represents the transition from Good Friday to Easter, from meditation on Jesus' death to joyful celebration of the resurrection...
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If you wish to provide a lily as a memorial for Easter Sunday, or make a donation to our Music Fund in honor of someone, please sign up at
tinyurl.com/fpclilies. Gifts received by Sunday, April 14 will be listed in the Easter Sunday bulletin.
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Easter Sunday 2019
As we look toward Easter on April 21, mark your calendars! This year we will celebrate the joy of the resurrection in the sanctuary at
8:45 and 11 am. We will also gather in the Open Door worship space in our lower level Rec Room at
7:30 am for a brief “sunrise” service as we begin the day with music, scripture, and prayer. All are welcome!
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Amy’s Bible Study
Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15pm
You're invited! Every Wednesday, join Amy Starr Redwine for a weekly discussion of scriptures that will be the basis of upcoming sermons. We will meet from 12:15-1:15pm in
Room 218. You are welcome to bring a bag lunch and eat.
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- Revisiting the Exodus - What Are Scholars Saying Now? through April 14, Room 218
- Historian Stuart Nixon leads a class about the latest findings of archaeologists, linguists, historians, and other commentators on the story of Exodus. Watch previous classes here!
- Lost and Found through April 14, Rec Room
- Join Amy Starr Redwine for a multimedia presentation and discussion of our Lenten scriptures and how they speak to the theme “Lost and Found.”
Beginning April 28...
- The Gospel of Mark: Join Dr. Errol Rohr, Presbyterian minister and retired professor, in a study of Mark chapters 7-9.Our goal is to soak in the text of Mark and move closer to the biblical understanding of what it means to follow Jesus Christ.
Beginning May 5...
- Faithful Families: Boundaries with Technology in the Christian Home with Susan Holt, Life & Family Coach. Learn a 3-point plan for managing media in your home with a balance of firm boundaries (truth) and unconditional love (grace).
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Prayers
If you have a joy or concern that we may lift up in prayer,
please contact
Rev. Mary Kay Collins.
If you are in immediate need of pastoral care, call the church office (358-2383). During night and weekend hours, your call will be transferred to the pastor on call.
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Welcome Our Newest Members!
On April 7, 2019, the Session unanimously received
these friends into active membership of First Presbyterian Church. Welcome! They will be introduced in worship on April 28.
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Click the photo for a larger view.
From left:
Joe Bartol, Brooke & Cameron Wick, Nathan & Molly Frost, Linda Tiffany, Kathryn Crowe, Elizabeth & Charles Hodges, Rachel & Robby Carpenter, Sarah Wiltshire, Byron & Linda Parker, Matt Raggi, Debrah & Bob Davis, Mary Lu Stephens, JD & Lauren Patton
Inset, from left:
Liz Bartol, Christina Annas, Henrik Rasmussen
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Children's Ministry
Children’s Sunday School classes gather at 9:45 am in Room 205 as a large group, prior to going to individual classrooms where they engage in the Bible through cooking, drama, art, or another workshop. Pick up is in room 208 for 4 year olds-kindergarten, room 207 for 1st-2nd grades, and room 206 for 3rd-5th grades.
This week children continue our rotation on Holy Week & Easter.
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FPC Kids Summer Spectacular
Attention all parents of FPC Kids age 4 to rising 5th graders! Get ready for our Summer Spectacular of Vacation Bible School and Music & Arts Camp, Monday July 29 through Thursday August 1, 2019.
The theme of VBS will be “To Mars and Beyond”! Music & Arts program to be announced soon. Learn more and sign up
here!
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FPP Openings
First Presbyterian Preschool has openings for the 2019-2020 school year for the following age children as of September: 12-18 months, and 3, 4 and 5 years old. For more information, contact the preschool office at 358-2857.
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Second Pres. Lunch Ministry
Come and Serve on April 15! Join other members of FPC as we provide lunch to those experiencing homelessness and to others in need. The meal is prepared and served at Second Presbyterian Church.
- Volunteers Will: Register guests as they arrive; prepare and serve lunch and drinks.
- Time Commitment: Mon. April 15, 10:30 am -1:30 pm
- To Volunteer: Contact Ingrid Addison.
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George Mason Dessert Fair
Celebrate the staff of our partner school George Mason Elementary School with dessert during Teacher Appreciation Week!
FPC is throwing a delicious Dessert Fair for the hardworking teachers and staff on Wednesday, May 8 and we need your help! Would you, your family or small group be willing to serve George Mason by providing a dessert or two? For more information and to sign-up, please visit:
tinyurl.com/masondessert
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FPC Year-Round Stewardship Continues
Because you were here last Sunday, FPC is able to make a direct impact in our community through the First Sunday Loose Offering program. Because of you, FPC is donating
$798.56 to The Faison Center. This money will assist children and adults with autism and related challenges the best opportunity to live rich and fulfilling lives. Thank you, FPC, for your continued generosity and support of our community!
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Lend a Hand
Church Office Volunteers are needed! We welcome the assistance of members, friends, men, women - any morning or afternoon that works for you, but the greatest need is for
Friday volunteers. Answer the phone, greet visitors, stuff bulletins, and know you are appreciated by staff! Some volunteers aren't available during the summer, so consider joining us during that time! Contact
Carolyn Wright, 358-2383.
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Click here for member birthdays Friday, April 12 - Friday, April 19.
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