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Annual Meeting February 19
Please mark your calendars for the Annual Meeting of the Congregation, held during the 10:00 am worship hour on Sunday, February 19, in the Sanctuary. Child care (birth - 4 years) will be available on the main floor of the Christian Education Wing (Red and Green Rooms) from 9:45 to 11:00 am (no Preschool Sunday School for 3- and 4-year-olds). Kindergartners through fifth graders will meet in the Chapel for a special movie and activity with Pastor Beth, 9:45-11:00 am (no regular Kingdom classes). Sixth and seventh graders will attend the annual meeting with their parents (no Y-Search Sunday School). Ninth through twelfth graders, many of whom are members, are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting (no Senior High Sunday School). Confirmation class will meet as usual for eighth graders. |
Souper Bowl of Caring February 5
This coming Sunday, on Super Bowl Sunday, First Pres youth (grades 6-12) will be collecting monetary donations for the Souper Bowl of Caring. The Souper Bowl of Caring is a nationwide grassroots, faith-based movement of young people working together to help in the fight against hunger and poverty in their communities. Our youth will donate all money collected to Journeys from PADS to Hope. Please consider being a part of this movement by donating a dollar (or more) Sunday. |
27th Annual Organ Fest
Sunday, February 12, at 4:00 pm, don't miss an all-star organ recital in the Sanctuary, featuring John Bryant, Keith McNabb, Don Mead, Kirstin Synnestvedt, and Christopher Urban. A free-will offering will be accepted. Free child care will be available. This event will also be webcast at www.fpcah.org. Contact Ken Whitney with questions. |
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New worship schedule
Beginning March 4, 2012
Traditional Worship: 9:00-10:00 am
Fellowship Time: 10:00-10:30 am
Traditional Worship and Education for All Ages: 10:30-11:30 am
Sunday School and Kingdom: 10:30-11:30 am
First Forum in March and April: 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
When the new contemporary service, finding grace, begins at a future date, it will take place at 9:00 am in the Chapel.
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Courageous Parenting in Difficult Times
Gary Gilles has returned to First Pres to teach a timely First Forum class. It takes courage to push against the cultural values that undermine the importance of the parental relationship in building character and values in children. Come and learn more in this series for parents of children ages 3 through high school. Class runs through February 26, from 10:00 to 11:00 am in the Chapel. There will be no class on February 19. To learn more, visit the Education page on our website. |
Ash Wednesday worship
On February 22, you are invited to Ash Wednesday worship at 7:00 pm, with Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes. Begin your evening with dinner at 5:30 pm, sponsored by First Pres middle school youth. More details to follow. |
Communion class
On Sunday, February 19, from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm in Fellowship Hall, join Pastor Beth to learn more about the sacrament of Holy Communion. We'll talk about this meal that Jesus gave us, why we celebrate communion, what it means, and more. RSVP to Beth Freese Dammers. |
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 Dominican Republic Mission Trip update
The 2012 Dominican Republic Mission team is doing well and is thankful for your prayers. Dental checkups and fluoride treatments are some of the services our team is helping to provide. The team returns on February 4. |
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