One Great Hour Of Sharing

Serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.
      (1 Peter 4:10)

    In abundance, you have given.
    In need, you have gladly received.
    In both, you have known grace.

As comfort is offered and accepted in a single embrace, any gift freely given resounds, from India to Senegal, Sierra Leone to Kosovo, El Salvador to your own Community.

The One Great Hour of Sharing offering unites people across loss and gain through a common need: love.

Your OGH of Sharing offering helps people

feed, support and speak for themselves and their families
learn new skills and trades
obtain better health care
find a safe refuge to start their lives again
see hope in the face of disaster
survive and work toward a better life.

As you have been served, may you also serve; as you have received Christ’s grace, may you also give.

In the name of Christ’s abundant love, let us joyfully join with all Christ’s children around the world in sharing one with another.

As people of God, we receive a wealth of gifts from God which flow through us to enrich the lives of others. Through One Great Hour we commit to help those who are most vulnerable.

The offering will be received Palm Sunday.

LENT

At the heart of the Christian Faith is participation in the life, suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ as Lord. Lent is for us a time of disciplined preparation, and conversion. This is a time for growing into Christ through repentance, fellowship, prayer, and concentrating upon baptismal vows.

LENTEN DINNERS:
March 3rd Program: Celtic Cross, dinner at 6:00 PM hosted by Membership Committee.
March 17th Program: Barbara Miller will be the guest speaker, dinner at 6:00 PM hosted by Outreach Committee.
March 24th Seder Meal, 6:00 PM

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Maundy Thursday, March 28th candlelight communion service 7:00 PM.

Good Friday, March 29th 7:00 PM Tenebrae Service. The church will be open on Good Friday from 12:00-3:00 PM for private meditation.

Resurrection of the Lord/Easter March 31st.

Easter Sunrise Service 6:30 AM informal service followed by a continental breakfast Morning Worship 11:00 AM.

EASTER LILIES

If you would like to order an Easter Lily for the sanctuary in honor of or in memory of a loved one, please fill out the following form and leave it in the church office by Sunday March 24th……COST $10.00.

I WISH TO ORDER AN EASTER LILY

IN MEMORY OF:______________________________________________

IN HONOR OF:________________________________________________

DONATED BY:________________________________________________
(PLEASE PRINT)

CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE FORM

FINANCIAL REPORT:
2002 Budget                    $217,190
Pledge Income for January        13,360
Plate Income for January          2,605

SPECIAL OFFERING:
A check for $141 was sent to Rockwall Helping Hands. This represents the donations collected for the "Souper Bowl of Caring."

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Dear Church Friends,

In the past, First Presbyterian Church has established Care Groups which included all church members. This year, we would like to try something new.
Now, Care Groups will consist of members who volunteer because they like to participate in social activities. We will enjoy some of the same things that made previous groups successful, such as live theater, concerts, sports events, rodeo, dining out and dining in/parties at members’ homes.
If this sounds interesting and you would like to participate there will be a sign up sheet in fellowship hall through March 3rd. If you would consider being a co-leader, please indicate your willingness on the sign up sheet. We’d like to have as many as possible participate. If there is enough interest, two or more groups can be formed.
Come join us and have some good times. Enjoy fun and fellowship with your fellow Presbyterians.

Cliff and Annette Slackney
Care Group Moderators

Community Event

CHURCH WIDE THEATRE AND DINNER NIGHT
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2002

The Rockwall Community Playhouse presents “Bed of Roses” written by David Case and directed by Bob Cotti.
This play is a romantic comedy that examines the joys and thorns of marriage.
You’ll laugh; you’ll cry-it’s great! We will meet for dinner (if you want) at Joe Willy’s at 6:30 PM.
The play starts at 8:00 PM.
The Rockwall Community Playhouse is located at 609 E. Rusk Street. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Cynthia Case will buy a block of tickets, so sign up in the narthex or call Cynthia and pay her ASAP.
Tickets will be on a first come, first serve basis.

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

Immediately following morning worship March 17th all March "babies" will celebrate their birthdays in the fellowship hall. They are:

Mandi Adams
Marie Breland
Caitlin Demura
Geoff Detgen
Glenn Detgen
Preston Dobbs
Richard Kirk
Martin Parks
Wanda Roy
Mike Tennent
Jimmie Thompson
Russ Urquhart
Emma Woodliff

If you have a March birthday and your name is not on the list, please contact the church office.

SESSION NEWS

SESSION COMPOSITION

Class of 2002: Carol Poole, Eileen Roberson, Laura Roughton Bill Sinclair (serving 1 yr un-expired term of Lee Harris)

Class of 2003: Greg Blair, David Crutchfield, Dee Whitfield, Meg Tonne Tim Layendecker (Elder/Trustee)

Class of 2004: David Gordon, Richard Kirk, Marilyn Hall, Brad Tomlinson (Elder/Trustee)

Trustees: Tim Layendecker, Bill Sinclair, Brad Tomlinson
Treasurer: Brad Tomlinson
Clerk: Emma Woodliff

Committee Organization:

Administration: Moderator, Tim Layendecker - Vice Moderator, David Gordon
     Members: Brad Tomlinson, Bill Sinclair, Carol Poole, Preston Dobbs,

Christian Education: Moderator, Laura Roughton - Vice Moderator Eileen Roberson

Worship: Moderator, Carol Poole - Vice Moderator, Marilyn Hall
     Members: Wanda Roy, Jannie Clark, David Powell, Julie Hendon, Katie Geiger, Norma Wilck, Kristi Gordon, Amery Adair, Dan Vaughan, Denise Hoover

Outreach: Moderator, Meg Tonne
     Members: Mitch Adams,

Stewardship: Moderator, Greg Blair
     Members: Charles Jenkins, Wayne Duke

Building and Grounds: Moderator, David Crutchfield - Vice Moderator, Dick Kirk
     Members: Russ Urquhart, Bill Sinclair, Bill Proudfit, Glenn Martin, Hal Whitfield, Joel Roberson, Glenn Detgen

Membership: Moderator, Dee Whitfield
     Members: Julie Hendon, Wanda Roy, Cliff & Annette Slackney Janet Catlin, Julie Rowan

Presbyterian Women: Liaison, Dee Whitfield

   If you are on a committee and your name is not listed, please notify the church office.

   First Presbyterian receives support from many members. This support makes it possible for the church to provide Christian nurture, support, and outreach as a part of our mission. What many people do not realize is that the church receives a great deal of voluntary time from some and an extra ordinary amount of voluntary time from others. The motivation factor for all of us, regardless of the amount of time and resources we contribute, is belief in Jesus Christ who calls us to share the good news of God’s love. You are needed as members of the various committees of the church. Please contact the moderator of the committee of your choice and be a part of First Church’s committees.

SESSION MEETING: The regular stated meeting of the Session will be Tuesday, March 19th at 7:30 PM in the conference room.

USHER CAPTAINS FOR MARCH: Lee and Marianne Curtis
WORSHIP LEADER FOR MARCH: John Landfried

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Kidquake: Grades 1st-5th….May 3-5 at Gilmont
Youthquake: Grades 6th-8th….April 19-21 at Gilmont
"God’s Got Your Back" (Matthew 6:25)
SUMMER CAMPS: Brochures are out for summer camp for ages 6 yrs-16 yrs. Check the C.E. bulletin board

PRAYER GARDEN FUNDRAISER The Prayer Garden project is underway! The landscape plans are on display in the fellowship hall. While you’re there, please pick up an order form for the Prayer Garden Fundraiser. Commemorate a special event or honor your loved ones by purchasing an engraved brick for the walkway in the Prayer Garden. Cost is $50 per brick. Drop off completed order forms with payment at the church office or give to Felie Cotti by March 17th.

BAKE SALE: The Presbyterian Women’s monthly bake sale will be held Sunday, March 10th.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SPRING CRAFT and GARDEN SHOW Saturday, April 13, 2002 9:00 to 4:00 PM
Activities will include: Vendor Booths*Direct Sales*Gifts*Crafts*Outdoor Garden/Lawn Displays and Services*15 minute Speaker Presentations throughout the day*Silent Auction*Bake Sale*Lunch Service.
Purpose: To raise money for our Prayer Garden and our local Missions, Helping Hands and the Rainbow Room.
Your help is needed! Call Laura Tennent to volunteer.

LADIES NIGHT OUT: will meet Monday, March 4th at 7:00 PM at the home of Janet Catlin. We will have a book discussion on “The Good News From New Haven.” This will be a brown bag dinner. Child care by reservation. Call: Laura Roughton or Melanie Logue.

BETTER THAN HOUSEWORK: meet at the church 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 6th for a trip into Dallas to see an exhibit of award winning journalistic photographs and lunch.

MORNING CIRCLE: will meet Thursday, March 14th at the church, hosted by Marinell Martin

EVENING CIRCLE: will meet Wednesday, March 20th 7:30 PM at the home of Barbara Sinclair.

OUR PRAYERS FOR: Let us continue to remember Scott Conner in our prayers.