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LENT AND HOLY WEEK CALENDAR
The season of Lent begins Ash Wednesday, February 22. All are invited to join us for a meal in Baird Hall at 5:15pm (there is no charge for this meal and you do not need to bring anything - food will be served until 6pm for those who are getting off work.) We will then gather in the sanctuary for worship and the imposition of ashes to begin this season of intentional prayer, fasting, and giving.
Below you will find a full calendar of all our Education, Service, Worship, and Fellowship offerings during this time. A downloadable PDF version of this calendar can be found here
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This year's devotional can be downloaded digitally or we will print a set for you to take home and cut into a deck of cards. The cards, one for each day in Lent, offer activities encouraging us to pray, fast, and give as a means of walking through the wilderness with Jesus as we prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter resurrection.
If you have not yet signed up to receive a copy of our Lenten Devotional, you may do so at this link. Printed copies will be available to pick up at church on Sunday, February 19 and Wednesday, February 22.
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Our Lenten Sunday School series for adults will begin on Sunday, February 26 at 9:45am in the Chapel*. This study looks at stories of Jesus sharing meals with disciples, friends, even tax collectors and Pharisees, imparting wisdom as he shares the wine and grants forgiveness as he distributes the fish. This study provides biblical insights along with thought-provoking queries regarding our own time, such as whom should we invite to Sunday dinner and who is left out and left behind in our culture today.
*Please note that the 9am worship service taking place in the chapel typically lasts until 9:35/9:40am. Please approach the chapel quietly if you arrive early for Sunday School!*
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The Presbyterian Women celebrated Valentine's Day with tea, fine china, and an extremely successful drive of baby items for the Gerri Talley Memorial Layette Project. Thank you ladies, for all that you do as an organization to benefit others in our community! | |
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Children and Youth News
Children Pre-K through 5th grade
- In preparation for Children’s Sunday on April 23, the Children’s choir will begin rehearsals on Sunday, February 26. The children will meet in Baird Hall at 4pm for recreation and then head down to Conway Hall for rehearsal from 4:15 – 5:00. Then we will go back to Baird Hall for dinner from 5 – 5:30.
- Children’s Sunday school will meet Sunday, 10–10:45 in their classrooms on the 1st floor.
- Godly Play: After the Word to Grow By (at 11 a.m. worship), children ages 4 to 2nd grade will go to the Godly Play room to worship together for the remainder of the worship service.
- Worship bags are also available for all children during worship.
Jr. and Sr. High Youth
- Jr. and Sr. High Sunday school will meet in the Youth Lounge on the third floor this Sunday.
- Jr. and Sr. High Youth group will meet this Sunday. Dinner in Baird Hall at 5pm. Youth Group upstairs in the Youth Lounge from 5:30 – 6:30pm.
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Birthdays
Feb. 22 - Mitchell Lane
Feb. 25 - Emily Trebus
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Prayer Concerns & Celebrations
- Prayers of comfort for Don Andress and all of his family as he grieves the death of his sister Eloise Kuczmarski. Eloise was 100 years old and died peacefully in her sleep at home. Her funeral is tomorrow in Greenville, AL.
- Prayers for Susan Stanley as she prepares for knee surgery that will take place next week.
- Prayers of healing for Susan Stanley’s sister Ginger Hester. Ginger has been receiving treatments for health issues. Prayers for healing for Ginger and prayers of thanksgiving for all those who are caring for her. Prayers for Susan as she cares for her sister.
- Continued prayers of healing for Chris Greer as she continues undergoing chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer. Chris would like to thank everyone for the cards these last few weeks. They have been so uplifting, especially the weeks she is having her treatments.
- Continued prayers of healing for Steve Schmidt as he recovers from successful knee surgery. Steve and Margaret have appreciated all the prayers, cards, notes, texts, emails, phone calls, food, and overall support they have received since his surgery. They wanted to share that you all have reaffirmed to them that FPC is a caring and welcoming community and is grateful for all the prayers.
- Anne Leader is so grateful for all the prayers, cards, and comfort she has received over these last few weeks as she navigates her own health issues. Anne received good news that her further testing confirmed she does not need to proceed with any type of heart catheterization. Prayers for Anne as she adjust her health habits to improve her health.
- Prayers for Brooke Myers as she cares for her father, Charlie Myers. Charlie is recovering from a fall and has moved to Morningside.
- Prayers of healing for Todd White’s sister in law Patty who was recently paralyzed after a routine surgery. Prayers for stamina and endurance as she is determined to walk again.
- Continued prayers of healing for Denise Salo’s brother Mathew Garrick as he recovers at home after a long stay at the hospital. Prayers for Denise as she is traveling to care for her brother.
- Prayers of comfort for Liz Lindahl as she receives hospice care. We pray for strength and peace for her family as they surround Liz with love and care.
- Prayers of healing for Debbie Duin’s friend Ann Suttles who is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.
- Please continue to pray for many members of our church who are dealing with illness, significant health issues, and grief, but at this time do not wish to be mentioned by name. Prayers of healing and comfort for many in our congregation.
- Prayers of healing for Carolyn William’s sister Beverly Huey as she navigates health issues. Prayers for Carolyn as she cares for her sister.
- Prayers of healing for Jessica Barnes’ father, Kit Bays, as he navigates health issues. Prayers for Jessica and all the Barnes family as they care for him.
- Prayers of healing for Kay Recknor’s friends the Rev. Mitzi Lesher-Thomas and her husband the Rev. Troy Thomas. Mitzi has glioblastoma brain cancer and has been undergoing chemotherapy.
- Prayers for Amy Kilner and her family (daughter in law of Dorothy Moran). Amy is in need of a kidney transplant and is currently looking for a donor.
- Prayers of healing for Jason Banks (Margaret Brinkley’s neighbor). Jason is now back at work. However is recovering from successful shoulder surgery.
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