 Electronic Newsletter
Have an email address you only check twice a month? Then, the electronic newsletter is for you! Just two times a month, we'll send information about the life of our wonderful church to your inbox. Making it easier to stay in the know!
One Great Hour
of Sharing
is an offering that makes the love of Christ real for individuals and communities around the world who suffer the effects of disaster, conflict, or severe economic hardship, and for those who serve them through gifts of money and time.
Will be collected through the month of April. |
1,000,000 pounds reached!!
On March 25th, the Tampa Bay area collected 190,000 pounds of food for the local food banks! This, combined with food from the other six Feed the Bay events makes an overall collected total of over 1,000,000 pounds!
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Other News...
Praying for Adult Children
The Pathfinders Sunday School class will be studying the book, "The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children," by Stormie Omartian. This study in discipleship ministry of intercessory prayer is great for those who have adult children.
We all have friends, co-workers, relatives whom we care about and want 'kingdom living' for them. The book provides abundant Biblical references/promises and a study guide to use as a prayer journal. Cost for the book and study guide is $15. Join us in room 104 beginning April 15. For more information, contact Jackie Williams at 685-7966.
The FBS Blood Drive
is Sunday, April 22. There is currently a shortage of O Negative Donor Trauma Blood so please consider donating blood in April. All donors will also receive a wellness checkup of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count, plus a cholesterol screening as a health benefit. You can sign up to donate online at Florida Blood Services or on the sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the west narthex.
Did You Know???
Approximately 10-15 homeless people come to our church office doorstep every week in need of a helping hand and are grateful to receive the food and hygiene bags provided by your donations. |
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Greetings!
Welcome to First Presbyterian's Electronic Newsletter. For those of you looking for a more traditional layout of the Happenings, please click on "PDF version" located in the top left block. |
 Join us, Monday, April 9 at 9:30am or 7pm for the beginning on another Beth Moore Series.
This study consists of 7 sessions with video and will be completed on May 21. The featured leaders are Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer, and Beth Moore. Each leader covers two weeks of the study and the final session is a panel discussion with all three women. The workbook is $12.95. For more information call Mary Lou Cannone, 655-5411 or Elizabeth McNair, 685-8826. |
The Journey for Control Diabetes Workshop continues...
"Are We there Yet?"
Come join us as we further explore how to make healthy food choices. On Saturday, April 21st, from 10 am-noon, in the Campbell Discipleship Center Room 104. Please call Pat Ogden at 653-1899 for more information. |
 Save the Date!!
July 23-27
This year, VBS will take kids to SonRise National Park where they will learn to trust Jesus as their all-powerful guide and learn the true meaning of peace, riches, power, love, and hope.
"My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." -Philippians 4:19 |
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Are You Registered for Summer Camp Yet?
Have you taken time to look at the summer camp programs offered at Cedarkirk? June, July, and August may seem a long way off, but Cedarkirk summer programs fill quickly and you don't want to miss out! The programs this summer have something for everyone: there are games, skits, songs, and time to just be yourself with good friends -new and old. There are exciting activities outdoors like canoeing, kayaking, the high ropes course, cookouts, and campfires. All of this fun and excitement is offered within the context of Christian community and promotes growing deeper in God's love.
Scholarships are available to those who would otherwise be unable to attend. The church office has brochures and registration forms, or you may contact the Cedarkirk office at 685.4224, ext. 1, or register online at www.cedarkirk.org. |
Tell Me More
Tell Me More is a two week class offered to help us learn the basics of being a Christian, being a Presbyterian, and being part of the life of First Presbyterian Church. Everyone is welcome and we are always excited about the opportunity to tell others more about this congregation. If you'd like to know more about the class or how to RSVP, please call the church office, 689-4597, email Tim Black at tim@fpcbrandon.org or visit our website. Join us on April 22 & 29 at noon in Room 105 of the Campbell Discipleship Center. (Lunch will be provided.) |
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Thank You...
- ...for helping us to achieve our mission. Your donation for $66.84 from your 3 Cents A Meal, has been received with much appreciation. -Kay Weaver, Brandon Outreach Clinic
- ...to the anonymous giver of pies, we all appreciate your thoughtfulness. -The Staff
- ...for your contribution of $3,057.31 to the Christmas Joy Offering. Half of the gifts to the Offering keep faith with those who have spent their lives returning God's gifts through service to the church and half enable students at racial ethnic schools and colleges to discern what gifts they have to offer. -Margaret H. Boone, Special Offerings
- ...for everyone's help on workday. Our playground looks great! - Kathy Kranendonk
- ...to those who helped with the last edition of The Happenings: Ruth Andres, Jane Scott, Rose Stolarcek, and Becky Wathen.
to all who participated last Saturday for the church workday.The preschool and the church facilities staff are very grateful for those who came out to spruce up the church grounds for Easter. It's people like you who exemplify what true Christians are all about; serving others like our Lord and Savior did. Again, Thank You!!! |
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