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Wrestling With Faith
"Epaphras...is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, and be mature." (Colossians 4.12)
In the first century, wrestling was an honest-to-goodness sport - not something contrived for television. The wrestling ring was called the agone, and the wrestlers were called antagonists.
Wrestling is the word-image that St. Paul uses for prayer. Like a wrestler going into a contest, Epahras, an elder in his church, was 'always wrestling in prayer' for his people. Life is a contest; we often wrestle with doubt, fear, and anxiety. Similarly, we are told that Jacob wrestled with the angel all night for a blessing (Genesis 32.24-310); so, too, did Jesus pray so fervently in the Garden of Gethsemane that his sweat became like drops of blood (Luke 22.41-44).
During this season of Lent, you and I are called to 'wrestle' with all the things that prevent us from being fully committed to Christ. As a resource, Tuesday nights, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (repeated Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m.), I am conducting a wrestling-class. Please join us that we may "stand firm in all the will of God and be mature!"
May this Lenten season bring us closer to God. |
"The Main Event" Here at Faith
"Aging as a Spiritual Journey" Workshop, Saturday, March 13th, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., here at Faith Presbyterian Church, presented by Peace River Presbytery. Here is a chance to explore possibilities in enriching your life and discover new options in your spiritual journey in aging or caring for elders. The Rev. Dr. Henry Simons will present a roadmap for understanding the four transitions and challenges of aging; and a variety of workshops will be held throughout the day that will address physical, emotional, cognitive, and technological challenges facing seniors and their loved ones. There will also be sessions to enhance church leadership and spiritual practices for current or potential church members, officers, leaders, teachers, Deacons, and Elders. Come join us for an exciting day of renewal!
Registration Fee: $15, Adult Lunches and Childcare will be provided (Children must be pre-registered). Registration Packets are in the church office or download here. Registration Deadline is this Friday, March 5th, due in the Peace River Presbytery office. If any questions, call Joan at the Presbytery office, 941-426-8421. |
| We Pray for Haiti and Chili ... |
PDA, working in collaboration with partners, continues to provide basic humanitarian aid for those most impacted by the January earthquake and to assess ongoing recovery needs. More than $510,000 has been sent to help with relief. The Haiti response reveals challenges in humanitarian work. Read the February 9 story. PDA is asking you to stand in the GAP for disaster survivors as you Give, Act, and Pray. | |
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Dinner at 5:30
(In Faith Center)
Adults - $5, Children 6-13 - $3, Family Max - $15
CAYAN at 6:00 p.m.
This Tuesday, March 2
A Lenten Journey - "Intimacy With God"
Faith Center at 6:30 p.m.
For those unable to attend Tuesday evening, there will be a repeat on Wednesday mornings, 10 a.m., in Fellowship Hall. |
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Duo Piano Concert
Sunday, March 7, at 4:00 p.m. - On Sunday, March 7, at 4:00 p.m., we will be presenting Stella Zedro and Mary Hicks Viger in a concert of music for two pianos. Both Stella and Mary have performed extensively as soloists and duo pianists in America and France. Their program will include transcriptions of music by Bach, Widor, and Copland's Billy the Kid, as well as original works for two pianos by Mozart, Franck, and Poulenc. Stella is a member of Faith Presbyterian, and she was pianist for the Christmas Eve Services. Tickets for this concert are $10 and can be purchased in the church office. Don't miss the opportunity to hear this marvelous program of piano music. |
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Mondays
- Core Stability Ball Class from10:15-11:15 a.m.
- Computer Classes
- Faith Lites (Weight Loss Club) from 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Wednesdays
- Computer Classes
- Core Strength and Stability from 6-7 p.m.
- Men's Basketball from 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Thursdays
- Low-Impact Aerobics from 10-11 a.m.
- Pickle Ball (beginning February 25) from 11:30-1:00 p.m.
- Computer Classes
- Low Impact Aerobics from 6-7 p.m.
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