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NEWS @ FIRST
November 18, 2022
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A Celtic Christmas: The World Sings
Musical Presentation
at First Presbyterian Church
Friday, December 9, 7:00 p.m.
Featuring
· The singers of First Presbyterian Church
· Dan Landrum - Hammer Dulcimer
· Aaron O’Rourke - Mountain Dulcimer
· Kevin Weigand - Scottish Pipes
· Drums - Fiddles - Dance - Poetry
Admission by voluntary donation - suggested $10 and up
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Stewardship
Thank you to those who have stepped forward in faith with your 2023 pledge. If you have not made your pledge, it’s not too late! All pledges are needed—you can return your pledge card to the church office or pledge online through the church website: www.FirstPresSarasota.org and select member login.
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If you haven’t seen this year’s stewardship video, you may view it by clicking on the link below: | | |
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Welcoming Our New Members This Sunday!
Meet the newest members of our church family.
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Six people who participated in the Inquirers’ Class last Sunday decided to become members of First Presbyterian Church. We welcome them as a congregation in our services this Sunday. Be sure to meet them and look for ways you can invite them to take part in one of the ministries with you—or even join you for a meal. Please wear your name tags. | | |
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Children and Youth News
Advent Workshop
The four weeks before Christmas--the season of Advent--is a time of waiting and preparation as we anticipate the birth of Jesus. We are excited to begin Advent with a special workshop on Sunday, November 27, beginning at 10:00 a.m. This is an intergenerational opportunity for you to connect with your church family. There will be lots of activities for all.
One way to teach children about watching and waiting--but not waiting in vain--is with flower bulbs. Special thanks go to Pat Feeney for coordinating the supplies you will need to plant your own paperwhite and watch it grow at home.
Join the fun and fellowship and make some amazing holiday crafts--including Advent wreaths for your dining table, front door, or to give as a gift. We will have fresh greens, ribbon, decorations, and candles for your family to create your own beautiful Advent wreath!
If you can donate ribbon, small Christmas ornaments, or other decorations you may have, please drop them in the church office or bring them to the workshop.
We hope to see you there!
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Adult Education Opportunities
Tyranny and the Founding Fathers
Led by Hendrick “Hal” Serrie, Ph.D.
- Finishes This Sunday, November 20, 10:00 a.m. in room 203
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Enough: God’s Blessings in Abundance
Led by Elaine Barnett via Zoom
Finishes Next Tuesday, November 22,
at 11:30 a.m.
Sign-up by emailing Elaine at ewbarnet@me.com
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Come to the Blessing Trees!
They are full of gold stars for Brentwood Elementary School families who are in great need. Read the flyer below or click on the button to find out how you can be a blessing to these children and their parents. Thank you in advance!
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Hanging of the Greens
THIS Sunday, November 20
The glory of Lebanon
will come to you, the pine,
the fir and the cypress together
to adorn the place of my sanctuary;
and I will glorify the place of my feet.
- Isaiah 60:13
Please join us THIS Sunday, Nov. 20 after the 11:00 a.m. worship service as we decorate the church for the Christmas season. Contact Frank Frey at (941) 587-7992 to register for this event.
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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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Inter-Generational Activity at Mothers Helping Mothers
Sponsored by FPC’s Membership and Fellowship Committee
NEXT Monday, Nov. 21
9:00 a.m. to noon
5933 North Washington Blvd., Sarasota (2/10 of a mile south of University Blvd.)
Mothers Helping Mothers is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization providing necessities, such as clothing and baby items free of charge to families in Sarasota, Manatee, and surrounding counties. They are a valued partner with Family Promise. Mothers Helping Mothers needs our help on Monday, November 21. Join our FPC group as we sort donations, stock the shelves, and work to improve their store. There will be tasks appropriate for youth and adults. For more information contact Joanne Simons - SimonsJC1@gmail.com or 703-798-7330. Use the link to sign up to help.
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Ways You Can Provide Hurricane Ian Relief
There are many ways you can join with fellow Presbyterians in the efforts to help our neighbors as we move to long term recovery from hurricane Ian.
· Give to our own First Presbyterian Sarasota Ian Relief Fund. Our mission committee will use it to support work being done by and for our sister churches and members in Peace River Presbytery.
· Give to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance or the Florida Chapter of PDA (FLAPDAN)
Make a note on the memo line of your check.
· Volunteer for work teams through Church of the Palms and their partner Praying Pelicans https://www.ppm.org/pcusa. Teams are transported to specific jobs then returned to the church. Tools and supplies are furnished.
· Contact the Peace River Presbytery partner Inspiritus at (239) 560-1554 OR Kathy at Fla.pdan@pcusa.org who can also assist with placing volunteers.
· Recruit a First Presbyterian work team. Teams could be for yard work, cleaning out houses, or rebuilding.
Dave Householder is trying to keep up with activities our presbytery and its churches are working on and will try to help you, or a team find a place to work. Dphouse47@gmail.com
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Toys for Tots is looking for volunteers on December 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 and 12
You can sign up for a 4 ½ hour shift, between 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hours are eligible for school volunteer credit. Contact April Miller at (941) 536-4576 for more information.
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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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We Care Poster-Card Recipients
We appreciate our team of We Care poster artists who creatively design poster-cards for our church members when they are hospitalized. Special notes, prayers, and well wishes are written on the cards by our congregation on Sunday mornings, and the cards are mailed out.
On the link below is a list of those who have recently received a We Care poster-card. Consider how you might support them through a prayer, a card, or a phone call. Thank you for being family for one another!
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Help Our Homeless—Thanksgiving Wednesday Luncheon
The greatest need of people experiencing homelessness is friendship and family. Give the gift of your friendship with the Sarasota Ministerial Association at the 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Wednesday Homeless Luncheon Benefit. Come and volunteer at First Baptist Church in the gymnasium, 1661 Main Street, 34236, 11:00 a.m. to 12:40 p.m., this Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 23. Sign up by emailing ChaplainTomPfaff@gmail.com. Come give the thanksgiving gift of yourself.
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Pastoral Care
When you or a loved one is hospitalized, it is important that you contact the church or one of the pastors to inform us directly and inform the hospital that you are a member of our congregation and would welcome a visit by one of our pastors. 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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