MARK YOUR CALENDAR
CELEBRATING PRESBYTERIAN HERITAGE AND PENTECOST
SUNDAY MAY 19, 2002

INVITE A FRIEND

Our Presbyterian heritage is always honored the Sunday closest to May 19th, the date of the first Presbytery formation in colonial America.

Presbyterians have a great and wonderful heritage to celebrate. Presbyterian faith offers hope and wholeness to all of God's people. Hope lies in becoming part of what God is doing today and First Presbyterian is a presence of hope for a world in which God is working.

CELEBRATE PENTECOST

"And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind….
Divided tongues, as of fire….rested on them."

PENTECOST, MAY 19TH

Pentecost, the fiftieth day, marks the gift of the Holy Spirit to the church. You are encouraged to wear red on Pentecost, May 19th as First Presbyterian celebrates the birthday of the church.

Pentecost Picnic
Sunday, May 19, 2002
12:30 PM
Bring a picnic lunch. Cake and drinks will be provided.

 

LONG RANGE PLANNING: The Session is initiating a long range planning process for the church and a committee is being formed to undertake this effort. Some of our church members have already expressed an interest in the activity following announcements by Bill Sinclair during worship services.

Interests expressed so far include facilities planning and program expansion. If you wish to join in this effort, please contact Bill.

A kickoff meeting will be scheduled during the month of May.


HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

First Presbyterian Church, Rockwall is a covenant church for Rockwall Habitat for Humanity. Shirley Sutherland, the new Covenant Church Co-ordinator is looking for a volunteer from our church to work with her on this committee. If you would like to volunteer you may call Shirley.

 

NOAH'S ARK

JUNE 10-13

9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

4YRS - 6Th GRADE

KICK-OFF DINNER SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 6:00 PM

Each child will need the following every day:
1. One (1) beach towel, LABELED WITH CHILD'S NAME! (We cannot be responsible for towels, so please label!)
2. Wear clothing that can be wet such as swimsuit and t-shirt, or swimsuit with shorts for girls (ONE-PIECE SUITS ONLY, please.)
3. Wear SUNSCREEN! We may be outside often!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 26th.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
Thank you for your interest in this important ministry to our children. It would not be possible without each valuable volunteer. If you have any questions, please call Laura Roughton or Laura Tennent.

 


LADIES NIGHT OUT: will meet Monday, May 6TH for dinner at Mimo's in Heath, 7:00 PM.

MORNING CIRCLE: will meet May 9th 10:30 AM at the home of Wilma Foster,
4001 Lakeside Dr., for a salad luncheon. Please bring a salad to share.

BAKE SALE: The Bake Sale this month will be held on Sunday, May 12th.

GRADUATING SENIORS: We will honor our graduating senior on Sunday,
May 19th following worship. Congratulations to John Hoover. If you have a graduating senior or know someone we have left off the list, please notify the
church office.

CRAFT AND GARDEN SHOW: The Presbyterian Women wish to extend a big THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered their time, talents, and treasurers to make the Craft and Garden show such a big success.
A special THANK YOU is extended to Kathy Miller and Laura Tennent,
co-moderators of the Craft and Garden Show. They did a wonderful job.


HELP HELP HELP! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Come play in the dirt! Construction of the Prayer Garden will begin Friday evening, May 3rd and continue every evening and on weekends until finished. We also need to borrow equipment such as garden tractors, trailers, tillers, shovels, picks, etc. If you would like to volunteer to work, please call David Crutchfield or Felie Cotti.


The first Sunday of the month is designated as Food Sunday. You are encouraged to bring your donations and place them in the wagon in fellowship hall.
As per the letter from Helping Hands, the following items are needed:

Canned Chili
Jelly
Canned Fruit
Peanut Butter
Cereal Rice
Cooking Oil
Spaghetti Sauce
Dried Pinto Beans
Spaghetti Noodles
Evaporated Milk
Sugar
Flour


WHAT'S NEW IN THE LIBRARY?

Soon summer will be upon us, and perhaps some indoor time to check out the church library, located on the book shelves in the conference room. Phyllis Urquhart keeps them in order.
Just sign the card, so we can keep track of the books. Feel free to borrow whatever suits your fancy. You will find some novels, lots of reference material and help for teachers, Bible study material, prayer/inspirational readings, a women's shelf, children's' literature and music. So come browse, read, learn and enjoy

 

 

Immediately following morning worship May 19th all May "Babies" will celebrate
their birthday in the fellowship hall.

Lindsay Case
Michelle Demura
Jay Dobbs
Robert Kirk
Chris Logue
Michael Logue
Laura Roughton
Cliff Slackney
Dan Vaughan


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

 

SENIORS SERVICES

There are enhanced services for the elderly through The Hunt-Rockwall Counties Committees on Aging.
Available are such services as:
1. Home delivered meals for shut-ins, telephone reassurance, home maker services, minor home repairs, medical cost assistance, etc.
2. Also there is public transportation on call; and lunches are served week days at 100 Lake Meadows by advance reservations (by 9:00 AM.)
3. There are also volunteer opportunities, call the numbers listed below.
4. For information on all services available call 972-771-9514 or John Landfried. There is also a brochure on the bulletin board.


GREETERS FOR MAY: Reg and Sally Denysschen
USHER CAPTAIN FOR MAY: Erika Nannis

MEETINGS
SESSION MEETING: The regular stated meeting of the Session will be Tuesday, May 21st 7:30 PM in the conference room.

SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 AM
WORSHIP & MUSIC EDUCATION
10:05 AM THE TRINITY TRAILS ROTATION MODEL SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Trinity Trails (Rotation Model Sunday School) will be offering May 5, 12, and 26 the story and lessons of The Loaves and Fishes and Jesus calling us, as disciples, to "feed my sheep." We will be introducing Heifer Project International, a Christian U.S. based program that works around the world to help the poor and needy through gifts of animals, crops, and teaching new techniques to enable them to feed themselves. The premise is that the gift of life's first offspring will be given to another neighbor in need and the gift keeps on giving. We will conclude this Sunday School project at the end of May.

May 19th is the churchwide Pentecost Picnic. This is the celebration of the disciples receiving the Holy Spirit. We celebrate this as the Birthday of Christ's Church. During "The Trinity Trails" the lesson will be about Pentecost and all participants will create Pentecost decorations, windsocks, kites etc. to enjoy at the picnic. Lawn and playground activities will follow the picnic. Bring your own picnic lunch, cake and drinks will be provided.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND PLAN NOW TO ATTEND!!

Sunday, May 12th is Mother's Day and the Children's Choir will be singing. Rehearsal will be at 9:45 AM. We will have choir and worship education from 9:45 to 10:05 as the first Sunday School rotation and then will divide up and go to the other assigned rooms. Cynthia and David Case are teaching the Children's Choir. We applaud and thank them for sharing their time and talents so generously.

Felie and Bob Cotti have been working with the youth (7th - 12th grade) teaching them songs to share as worship leaders this Sunday, May 5th. We thank them for sharing their time and talents!!

"Ask and You Shall Receive!"
On Sunday, May 5th Natalie and Marque Denysschen, Blair Collum, Jordan Tunnell, and Caitlin Demura will meet with the Session prior to worship to profess their faith, then during worship will be received by the congregation. Blair Collum and Jordan Tunnell will, also, receive the sacrament of baptism. We welcome and rejoice with these youth as they become full communing members of Christ's Church.

KIDQUAKE May 3-5 finds 10 First Church youth at Camp Gilmont enjoying a Presbytery-wide retreat. Cynthia Case and David Powell are sponsors for:
Mandy Adams, Kelly Case, Chris & Michael Logue, Coleman Roughton, Elinor Rowan, Colleen and Mariah Tennent.


GRACE PRESBYTERY SUMMER CAMPS

Camps are waiting to be filled. Children from 1st grade to 14 yrs of age are encouraged to join other kids from around Grace Presbytery to enjoy this wonderful camp experience.
Brochures are in the C.E. office and on the bulletin board.

Our Synod Camp - Mo-Ranch has the following camping opportunities:
June 02-08, ages 8-11, $389

June 16-29, ages 8-11, $845, age 12, $435, 12-16, $918

June 09-15, ages 10-11, $389, 12-14, $435
Plus $50 registration fee.

MO-RANCH Sr. High Youth Celebration I
June 23-28, $335 - $375

Jr. High Jubilee
I July 2 - 6, $285
II July 9 - 13, $320

All youth who are interested, please contact Kathryn Carpenter immediately or contact Mo-Ranch to try to hook up with another church's group 1-800-460-4401 or Fax 830-238-4202. Email: program@moranch.com

Grace Presbytery is looking for a nurse for the months of June and July to serve as camp nurse for the summer camping at Prairie Valley and Gilmont. If you are interested or know someone who is, please call Rick Caris or Rosie Blackwell at the Presbytery office.


ROCKWALL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SUMMER 2002 PROGRAMS

On Sunday, May 19th David Wasserman, General Presbyter, of Grace Presbytery, will join us in worship to welcome our summer intern, Mark Keffer. Mark will begin work on May 13th and his last Sunday will be July 21st.

Following are just a few of the programs Mark has planned for our youth and young adults:

Summer Shema - Grab a guitar, bring a friend, or just come as you are. Join us for evenings of praise music, fellowship, FOOD, and God's Word. Wednesday nights (May 15-July 24), from 7-9 PM. We will gather in the youth Sunday school room at 7:00 PM and go from there, depending upon the activity. The focus will be, how we can faithfully live out God's commandment in Deut.6:4-5 to love the Lord with all our heart, soul and might. The Wednesday night meetings are intended for students in grades 8-12, recent high school grads and first-year college students. Adult helpers are encouraged to attend.


Youth Core - Hey adults! Have a heart for youth ministry? Want to reach youths in your congregation and community and see them grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ? Join the youth core, a group of adults in the congregation of ALL gifts, ages and backgrounds who want to establish and carry out a vision for youth ministry in Rockwall Presbyterian Church. It doesn't take experts or a large time commitment, just a love for kids, a heart for God, and a desire to serve. Our four meetings will address subjects such as vision, leadership, programming, education, etc., and we will also gather for fellowship and brief devotional exercises. A youth ministry is only as strong as its adult leadership, so please join us Sunday nights (May 19, June 9, June 30, July 14), from 6:30-8:00 PM in the conference room.

Young Adult Fellowship - Home from college, just out of college or already in the workforce? Join us Sunday nights (June 2, 16, July 7, 21) from 6:30 PM for fellowship activities and a 4-part study of Paul's Letter to the Galatians.

Sign up for all programs in the church office or e-mail Summer Youth Intern Mark Keffer.

First Presbyterian is blessed to have Mark serve with us this summer. Mark is a young man, with gifts that enhance ministry. His focus will be with youth and young adults. Your prayers, participation and/or volunteering will strengthen the church and Mark's ministry.

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: we welcome into our church family Connie Kuester.
Connie joins us by transfer of letter from First United Methodist Church, Richardson.

We also welcome into our church family Odell and Bobbye Ray by transfer of letter from First Presbyterian Church, Winnsboro, Texas.

OUR PRAYERS FOR: Margaret Parks, recuperating from surgery. Wanda Roy, recuperating from surgery.

Our Prayers of thanksgiving for Elisabeth Minnerly's bequest of $20,000 to the church.

LOST AND FOUND: We are trying to locate the tape of Elizabeth Glasgow's piano music, "Glorify His Name" that was playing at the Garden & Craft Show. It may still be in the tape recorder-"whose was that?" If anyone knows where it is, please call the church office.