Selections from The Lantern, September 2000. The Lantern is the monthly newsletter of the First Presbyterian Church.

Bill McMillan and the members of the Chancel Choir invite you to join them as

they help lead worship through song on Sunday mornings! Choir rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7:15 - 8:30 PM. Bill, our Director of Music, makes this a fun and productive learning time! Please come!!

Desert Cruisers

This group of retired people (singles and couples) meet for monthly potluck

luncheons - and anyone is invited! The first fall meeting will be on Monday, September 25 at 12:00 P.M. in Watkins Hall. The program will be a sharing time - "Hey, What Did You Do This Summer?" Please bring a dish to share and your own table service.

For more information call Marcus Burr

at 523-7917.

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October 1

Are you interested in becoming a member of our congregation? You are invited to attend the series of three classes that Pastor John Poling will be teaching in his study. There will be an opportunity to meet with the Session following worship on October 1. Public reception will be in worship on October 8.

The Salt & Light Company is beginning its ninth year as our congregation's weekly program of Christian ministry for children and youth. We are mission members of LOGOS System Associates, a national youth outreach ministry. It is Christian nurture designed to develop relationships across generational lines and provides direction and

support for young people in meeting the demands of daily life in a stressful society.

Look what Salt & Light has to offer:

Bible study, recreation, and worship skills each Wednesday night!

Great theme events!

Family-style dinners!

Wednesday Schedule:

Grades 1-5 4:00-7:00 PM

Mid-school 4:45-7:45 PM

Sr. High 4:45-8:00 PM

All young people in grades 1-12 are welcome! If you haven't registered, come anyway! We'll handle it later! Call Jackie Poling (526-5559) if you have any questions.

We want your e-mail address!

Please e-mail it to us here at fpc1@zianet.com and we'll

add it to our next directory!

Northminster PW"

Wednesday, Sept 19 at 11:00 AM

followed by a

Salad Potluck Luncheon at noon

in the library)

Mini-Course: A Beginning Machine Appliqué Class (Sunbonnet Sue)

Wednesday, September 20

1:00-4:00 PM in Jones Hall

Fee: $5.00. Call Carol Peterson at 523-2926 or Janet McPherson at 524-3831 to sign-up

and get more details.

Gathering of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Sierra Blanca

First Presbyterian Church, Las Cruces Saturday, Oct. 7 at 9:00 AM

with a catered luncheon at 12:00 noon

Study Opportunities

*Circle II, 1st Monday, 2:00 PM

Meeting in homes

Study: Continuing Bible Study

*Morning Circle, 1st Tuesday, 9:30 AM

Meeting in homes

Study: "Stories from the Bible"

1st Wednesday, 10:00 AM

Good Samaritan Village, Bldg. A,

Second floor lobby

the Gospel of John"

*Guild II, 1st Friday, 9:00 AM

Meeting in the church parlor

the Gospel of John"

*Grace Circle, 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 AM

Meeting in the church library

(childcare provided)

Study: "Is There Life After Stress?"

*Mary-Martha Circle,

2nd Tuesday, 9:30 AM

Meeting in the church parlor

the Gospel of John"

David Sallee, Campus Minister

NMSU Campus Ministry is off to a great start for the school year! There were 140 people at the BBQ Kick-off Event!!

Saturday, September 9 at 5:00 - 9:00 PM

Annual Progressive Dinner

(call for details)

Gathering Times at the Bridge this Year

Wednesdays at 5:00-9:00 PM

Game Night and Dinner

Thursdays at 7:37 PM

Want to join a group going to football games? Call the office for details.

Have you ever wondered how the church functions and carries out its duties? Or wanted to use your talents in the church?

The Nominating Committee is beginning the search for Elders and Deacons to serve for the Class of 2003. If you are interested, please contact one of the Nominating

Committee members:

Betsy Holt Fred, Lemon Mel Parish

New Bibles

Stephen Jaynes

our lives.

The stewardship of all that we have from the Lord, particularly our financial resources, will be the theme of the Fall Stewardship Campaign. Elder Bobby Rankin is the chairman of the Stewardship Committee and is looking for additional members of the church to work with him to carry forward the. The emphasis this year will be on proportional giving and the commitment of a greater proportion of our members in pledging gifts for the year. Attention will also be given to increased giving in 2000.

Dedication Sunday is tentatively scheduled for November 19. Please let Bobby know of your willingness to participate on the committee or in a particular aspect of the campaign -- or of your ideas for an effective approach to this important area of our life together! (Bobby’s home phone: 524-0744).

September 28 - 30

Congregational News

Death: Kennett Melgaard on August 16

Birth: Angelo Rey Nanez, grandson of Kathlene and Wayne Walker and son of Kim Walker, on July 17.

Thank you:

The Hiers family wishes to thank the church members for their many prayers, cards, and the delicious luncheon served at Maurice's memorial service. "God bless all of you."

The LCPS Head Start wishes to express their gratitude for the use of the church facilities on Aug. 14-15 for the training and orientation of staff. The facility was comfortable and clean and most adequate for our purposes! We cannot thank you enough!

Sincerely, Sonya Smith

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Staff News

John & Jackie Poling will be at Ghost Ranch for the Presbytery meeting (and a little rest), Sept. 25 - 30

 

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