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NEWS @ FIRST
March 31, 2023
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We hope to see you at this
Sunday's Worship Service
One Worship Service 10:00 a.m.
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Bring your own palm or get on when you arrive and be a part of the palm waving. | |
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Around the world, millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunity. The three programs supported by One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) — Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People — all work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope. This special offering will be received THIS Palm Sunday April 2.
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40 Hours Together ~ Join us on our Lenten journey toward Easter by committing to what matters–-each other.
40 Hours Together is Cultivate Faith's Lenten initiative for families. It’s a chance for us to take on regular spiritual practices together (rather than giving up something for the season). Forty hours together is the goal. The Holy Spirit meets us whenever and however, so every moment is truly sacred. Folding laundry together counts. Brushing teeth together counts. Looking for the teen's lost phone charger together counts. A text thread with ridiculous memes counts.
The 40 Hours Tracker can be printed at home, from the link in News @ First or grabbing a copy at church on Sunday. You will find resources in your inbox and at church each week to spark ideas for spending quality time together.
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Living Well Through Lent 2023
Practicing Compassion With All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind
This listing is designed for both individual reflection and for group study, this 84-page daily devotional provides a foundation for seeking a deeper experience of Lent, an experience that will help prepare us for the true meaning of Easter. If you would like a printed copy please contact Rachel in the church office RMartin@firstpressarasota.org
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Read the Latest Family Newsletter with important dates for upcoming events. | |
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Book Discussion Group
Week 5 10:00 a.m. in the Parlor
All are welcome even if you haven't joined us previously.
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Easter Lilies & Hydrangeas
If you would like to purchase lilies or
hydrangeas for Easter Worship Services, please fill out this form and return it with your check (marked with ‘lilies’ in the memo) to the church office.
Order deadline: Monday April 3 (No orders can be accepted after this date)
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Want to learn more about this exciting congregation?
Our next inquirers’ class will be on Sunday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m.
We will meet together in class (room 225) from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., worship together from 11:00 – 12:00 noon, and then have snacks and continue our discussion from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP to the church office (941) 955.8119
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You are cordially invited to First Presbyterian Preschool’s First Roots Gala held at Sarasota Yacht Club April 27, 2023 from 6-9pm. We are going to have an amazing evening with delicious food, crafty cocktails, awesome DJ, incredible auction, and fun activities including the wine pull, again. Ticket price is $125 per guest. To purchase tickets, please scan the QR code below. | |
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Proceeds raised from this year’s gala will support our school’s operational costs not covered by tuition or grant funds which are required to be spent on personnel and staff retention. Our preschool is in need of new classroom furniture, after operational expenses are met, any residual funds raised by the First Roots Gala will be used to purchase furniture for the classrooms.
Come celebrate our preschool’s 75th Anniversary of being the best, play-based preschool in our community!
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Ushers Needed
Please contact James Jordon by calling (816)377-5666 or emailing: jej.jordan@gmail.com if you are interested in being a part of the new rotating team of ushers. Training will be provided. It’s a great way to serve!
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FPC's Weekly All Faiths Food Distribution
We have expanded our food offering and are now averaging over 100 families per week!
Join us on Thursday mornings to volunteer. We start packing food at 8:30 a.m. and serve from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
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ACS Church Life App is Still Available
for Download at Your App Store
We just found out that the ACS church life app is still available for download from your app store (Apple and androids). For those of you not familiar with Church Life, it is an app that is available to church members. You can search for members, view phone and address information, photos, and family members. You can send a text or call with a simple tap on the phone number. You can even send an email. Download it now before it is no longer available through your app store.
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Garcia, finance manager (941) 955-8119.
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Cowden-Smith Library Hours
Library open Monday – Friday
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
The library book cart in the narthex offers a varied selection of our newer books from which you can choose, including some children's books. No due dates; simply return when you finish with them. A sign-out sheet is on the cart.
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Prayer List
Click on the link below for the prayer list. Thank you for praying for healing and encouragement for these dear ones.
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Pastoral Care
When you or a loved one is hospitalized, it is important that you contact the church or the pastor to inform us directly and inform the hospital that you are a member of our congregation and would welcome a visit. Hospitals will not contact the church. We have also discovered that some will no longer even list a patient as our church member on their internal records unless the patient is careful to note their relationship with our congregation. Thank you for your assistance.
We’re Here for You!
The FPC care team, Stephen Ministers, deacons, elders and church staff continue to be available for you. Please feel free to reach out to Cheryl Track, Faith Community Nurse (941) 320-3828 or call the church office (941) 955-8119 if we can be of support to you.
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