First Presbyterian Church
Las Cruces, NM
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Call the church office 526-5559 for information on any events, or by the net: www.zianet.com/fpc or by e-mail: fpclinda@zianet.com
Rev. Norm Story e-mail: revstory@comcast.net
Sunday, November 8 Stewardship Sunday
9:00 AM Elementary Grades Sunday School in Reeves Hall. Sunday School for all ages through Kindergarten in room 207, Branigan Hall (daycare building).
9:00 AM Contemporary Women’s Bible Study based on Daniel: Lives of Integrity, by Beth Moore in CE office in Jones Hall.
9:00 AM “Breaking The Code: Understanding the Book of Revelation” with Bruce Metzger as video host. Class meets in the Library and is led by Blaine Goss
9:15 AM Bible study and discussion of First Timothy, led by Dick Dale. Reference: First and Second Timothy, Titus, and Philemon, by William Barclay.
9:15 AM Spanish Worship in Cinema/Reeves Hall with Rev. Wayne Hawkins (523-8045)
10:30 AM Worship Service - Childcare, Preschool Churchtime classes, and Elementary video class (Elem. students remain in Sanctuary on Communion Sundays)
11:30 AM Called Session meeting in Rev. Story’s office to receive new member
12:00 PM Sermon discussion with Rev. Norm Story
12:00 PM Confirmation class (see announcement)
Monday, November 9
9:00 AM Presbyterian Women hosting Lorri Kelley RN (see announcement)
6:30 PM Beginners – Bells of Praise
7:00 PM Bells of Praise
Tuesday, November 10
9:30 AM Mary Martha Circle
6:30 PM Boy & Cub Scouts
6:30 PM Christian Education Ministry team meeting
7:00 PM Building & Grounds Ministry team meeting
Wednesday, November 11 Veteran’s Day
9:00 AM Quilting group in the Library
4:00 PM Salt & Light Company (see announcement)
5:30 PM La programa Crianza Con Carin o with Rev. Hawkins in the Library
6:10 PM Salt & Light dinner, cost is $3
7:00 PM Choir practice
7:10 PM Salt & Light High School youth meeting in High School room
Thursday, November 12
5:00 PM “Solo Passages” (see announcement)
Sunday, November 15
9:00 AM Elementary Grades Sunday School in Reeves Hall. Sunday School for all ages through Kindergarten in room 207, Branigan Hall (daycare building).
9:00 AM Contemporary Women’s Bible Study based on Daniel: Lives of Integrity, by Beth Moore in CE office in Jones Hall.
9:00 AM “Breaking The Code: Understanding the Book of Revelation” with Bruce Metzger as video host. Class meets in the Library and is led by Blaine Goss
9:15 AM Bible study and discussion of First Timothy, led by Dick Dale. Reference: First and Second Timothy, Titus, and Philemon, by William Barclay.
9:15 AM Spanish Worship in Cinema/Reeves Hall with Rev. Wayne Hawkins (523-8045)
10:30 AM Worship Service - Childcare, Preschool Churchtime classes, and Elementary video class (Elem. students remain in Sanctuary on Communion Sundays)
12:00 PM Confirmation class (see announcement)
Happy Birthday To:
11/09 – Mike Bekisz
11/11 – Marjorie Burr, Elise Kowalski, Justin Prouty
11/14 – Mike Bartholomew, Judi Ferguson, Mary Ellen Gregg, Tom Hanning,
Kathy Rustemeyer
11/15 – Abigail Hellman, Adna Assel
(If we missed your birthday please call the church office 526-5559 or email Linda at fpclinda@zianet.com)
Food Baskets: Bring a nonperishable food item every Sunday for the food baskets. Baskets are located at each of the entrances to the Sanctuary.
Need a ride to and from church on Sunday mornings?
· Our church offers free rides to and from the worship service
· We will pick you up and drop you off at your doorstep
· Church vans are designed for easy access
§ A great way to save some money and hassle on Sunday mornings
Please call Rusty Smith at: 524-2269 or 642-5069 (cell)
Dates to Remember:
Nov. 13, 14, 15 – Fall youth retreat at Lone Tree
Nov. 21 – High school & Mid-school youth service project
Nov. 22 – Thanksgiving Feast in Watkins Hall sponsored by Congregational Life
Nov. 26 – Thanksgiving Day
Nov. 27 – Parents Shopping Day & Gift Wrapping (see announcement)
Nov. 29 – 1st Sunday of Advent
Dec. 4 – High School Youth Christmas party at Mark & Julie’s home.
Do You Shop at Albertson’s? If you are not keeping the stickers for the cookware, our church youth would like to have them. They would like to get some pots and pans for a family in need. You can put the stamps on Linda’s desk, bring them to the office, or mail them to us. Questions call the office at 526-5559.
Community Partners Cards are available in the office. If you shop at Albertson’s, please be a Community Partner! Just scan your little card at the self-checkout, or hand it to the clerk at the regular checkout, and our Salt & Light Co. ministry will receive a percentage of what you spend. The Albertson’s chain sends us a donation quarterly from the program.
Salt & Light Singers: The children and mid-school youth will sing on November 15, and the children will sing during the Christmas Pageant on December 13. Questions contact Beth Borchert-Thomas at mayfieldhschoir@yahoo.com.
Our
Place for Thanksgiving Dinner
(A Special Ministry)
Congregational Life will be hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 22nd, at 5 PM in Watkins Hall. This is for all the congregation, but our focus is on inviting college students, particularly those who might not be able to go home for the holiday. There is a sign up board in the fellowship area. We encourage you to sign up to provide a portion of the meal and to come enjoy dinner with these young people.
Continued Confirmation Class today for 6th graders on up!!
Do not forget the Confirmation class today after worship at 12:00PM. We will have lunch together, interact with the topic of the week, and learn what it is to really be a Christian, not just learn facts about Christianity. Some of the topics we will be looking at include What is Scripture? What It Means to Be a Disciple, What is Worship?, How Do We Pray?, How to Serve, and How to Witness.
Salt & Light
“This Land Is Our Land”
on Wednesday, November 11
4:00-7:00 PM - Pre K – Middle School 6:10-8:30 PM - High School
6:10 PM - Salt & Light Dinner, $3.00
Menu: Pizza, green salad with dressings, ice cream with
cinnamon pizza crust sticks
Cupcakes for November birthdays
(Call the church office at 526-5559 to let us know that you are joining us)
Presbyterian Women: On Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, we will be hosting Lorri Kelley, RN, Director of Good Samaritan Home Health. She will be discussing the many services that fall “Under the Umbrella of Home Health”. This program will help you understand the various services, what is covered by insurance, and what is not covered. Lorri Kelley, a nurse for 37 years, has worked in home health for the last 16 years; she served on the Board of the New Mexico Association for Home and Hospice care since 1998. This program is for both men and women who have questions about home health care. Join us in Jones Hall at 9:30 AM; coffee will be served at 9:00 AM.
From the Choir Director: Do you like to sing, but weren’t able to join the chancel choir earlier this Fall? You are invited to join the choir from 8:00-8:45 PM each Wednesday to practice “Gaudete” this year’s Christmas Cantata for the 10:30 service on December 20th. This is a great way to sing some lovely Christmas music for the holidays, even if you cannot make a full year commitment to the choir. Contact David Klement at 526-1232 or dklement2@gmail.com. We hope you will join us!
Diabetes Wellness Day: November 14th, 2009, at the Court Youth Center, 402 W. Court Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88005. A community education event sponsored by Southern New Mexico Diabetes Outreach & the Dona Ana Diabetes Action Coalition. Registration is $7.00/person & includes lunch. If a voucher is needed for the fee please ask for one when you are registering.
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Rev. Norm Story Pastor Dr. Marcus L. Burr Jr. Minister of Pastoral Care Mark Hellman Youth Ministry Specialist Beth Borchert-Thomas Dir. of Children’s Choirs Lynn Lawson-Jones Worship Pianist |
Dr. Howard A. Smolleck Organist Lois Cook Bell Choir Director Dr. Wayne Hawkins Parish Associate for Hispanic Ministries David Klement Director of Music |
“Solo Passages” will meet on Thursday, November 12 at 5:00 PM for dinner at Ruby Tuesday and then see a movie at 6:30 in the cinema room. Donna Farmer 532-7040.
A Congregational meeting to receive nominations from the Officer Nominating Committee will be held after worship on Nov. 15. A list of nominees will be sent out by email this week or come by the office for a list of nominees.
Christmas Shopping and Gift Wrapping
8 am – 2 pm, Nov. 27th
Do you need do some Christmas shopping without having the kids around? Then bring them to the church on the 27th of November and get some of that shopping done! The youth are going to be here to care for children on that day (maximum time per child, 3 hr.) If you have gifts that you’d like to have wrapped, we will do that for you too. Times will be from 8am to 3pm. For more information please contact Mark at 526-5559 or fpcmark@zianet.com or Linda fpclinda@zianet.com
This event is a fundraiser, so if anyone can donate wrapping paper, tape, or ribbon it would be greatly appreciated. Put the 27th on your calendar and help support our youth.
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