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YOUR CALENDAR 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  COMMITTEE MEETINGS IMPORTANT
NEWS: Dinner
will be served at 5:00 PM, It is the
hope of the session that this schedule will afford members a better
opportunity to become involved in the church's committees. All church
members A sign up sheet for the dinner is in the fellowship hall
WE'RE ROCKIN' AGAIN! After a hiatus, THE ROCK GROUP is back in business, gathering children from 3rd to 6th grade for fun and fellowship. So far, all gatherings have been on Sunday afternoons, with the next scheduled meeting on May 16. This is an exciting addition to the opportunities our church provides for children and youth age members. If you or someone you know might like to join the fun, call the church office for more information. VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 14-17 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon 3YRS - 6Th GRADE Ready to have a HOT time this summer? This year's theme is "Lava Lava Island: Where Jesus' Love Flows". Lava Lava Island is an exciting way for kids to learn more about Jesus' Love. We'll be studying stories about the life of Jesus. Plus, kids will join nearly a million children in North America and take part in a hands-on mission project that will reach needy children in the Caribbean and Latin America. We will conclude each day with a festive Lava Lava Luau that gets everyone involved in celebrating what we've learned. We hope Lava Lava Island will help Jesus' love flow into our community. So get out your leis and dust off your hula skirts, this year's VBS is gonna be a BLAST!!! ADULTS AND YOUTH: DON'T MONKEY AROUND THIS SUMMER!! We need
you to volunteer at VBS! We are still looking for adults to help in
the following capacities: If you're interested or would like more information, please contact Jill Culmo.
HELP! We
need your ideas. You see we have two adult classes on Sunday morning.
The problem is that both classes have room for more adults and there
are empty chairs. Ah, maybe you are not aware that we have Adult Sunday
School, that could be the reason for the empty chairs. In the conference room, we are studying the Bible using material supported by the Presbyterian Church. New studies come each quarter. This quarter we have studied the Passion Narratives and now we are looking at living expectantly via Thessalonians and Revelations. Next quarter we will be looking at Hebrews, Timothy and Titus. The shepherd for this class is David Powell. In the
Presbyterian Women's room, we are studying prayer using a book to guide
the discussion. When we complete this study, we are looking at discussing
the Beatitudes or some other study the group might find of interest.
The shepherd for this class is Randy Roland.  Every month, when newsletter time comes 'round, there is an opportunity to take stock. Many questions come to mind in such a process. How many people are involved in the church's various education programs? Are those who teach being supported with materials and guides to assist in making their teaching meaningful? And what about teaching? Are we overworking some while others who might want to teach are not involved right now? Depending on who you are, and your perspective, these questions could be answered differently. We know that we offer two Adult Education classes, with very good teaching and attendance. We have asked before that people bring us ideas for classes that could augment what we offer, or that might be planned when another topic is considered for an existing class. We have requested that teachers be forthright about their needs, and for the most part, they have been. The matter of teaching and of feeling overworked are both best answered by those engaged in the programs week by week. Certainly they are a dedicated bunch. They show up here on Sunday mornings, or find someone else who can come in their place. They study the materials provided, and give their best in order that people of all ages here may know more and understand more about God. Their dedication and dependability make it difficult to know about overwork. I pray daily for these people, and their commitment to the spreading of God's Word. They are the ones among us who are right out front, responding to one of the instructions Jesus left with us: "Go into all the world, making disciples." After parents, they are the ones who fulfill most directly our commitment to nurture and support those who come to us through baptism and confirmation. One question remains: are there those among you who might want to be involved with some part of this program? I know that Presbyterians, generally, like to be invited to share their gifts and skills. So now I hope you will read this as a personal invitation, and one from the Christian Education Committee of the church, to join us in work that is rewarding, responding in faith to our God...with the possibility for fun, sometimes, too.
YOUTH GROUP CAR
WASH: The youth will hold a car wash on Saturday May 8th - 10:00-2:00
benefiting the "Relay for Life Team" (tax deductible contributions
to American Cancer Society). Refreshments will also be available. 
LADIES
NIGHT OUT: will meet Tuesday, May 4th 7:00 PM for dinner at "Edohana"
the new Japanese Restaurant on the I30 Service road. SPRING BUFFET: Presbyterian Women's Spring Buffet….May 2nd, 6:00 PM at the church. All Presbyterian Women are invited. The pot luck meal is a Mexican theme, so bring spicy or mild fajitas or a salad to share. Desserts are also welcome. After
a brief meeting over dinner, we will have an activity the Coordinating
Team hopes all will enjoy. In order to pull it off, I need for everyone
to send me one interesting -but little known- fact about yourself.
(FOR MY EYES ONLY until the meeting!) For example, you were prom queen,
you ride motorcycles on the weekend, your were in the Peace Corps.
you worked in the circus in your youth, you raised goats…you
get the idea. I will compile all these, and we will spend the remainder
of our meeting trying to figure out which fact relates to which First
Presbyterian woman!
CONGRATULATIONS: to John and MaryBelle Landfried who celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in April.
OUR PRAYERS FOR: Anne Nightengale
MAY BIRTHDAYS Immediately
following morning worship May 16th all May "Babies" will
celebrate their birthday in the fellowship hall. Stewardship
Report First
Quarter Pledged Amount $63,106 First
Quarter Budgeted Plate Income $
7,323 We
ended the first quarter of 2004 with a pledge income/plate income
shortfall of $3,940. PICTORIAL DIRECTORY: If you have not yet received your pictorial directory, you may pick one up in the church office. 2003 ANNUAL REPORT: The 2003 Annual Reports are on the counter in fellowship hall, please pick yours up today. |
