First Presbyterian Church
Las Cruces, NM
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Ash Wednesday
February 28
6:05 Agape Meal
7:00 Worship Service
Join us for a simple meal of chicken soup and bread in Reeves Hall. Cost of the meal is $2.00. Call the church office at 526-5559 to make a reservation.
The worship service will be a simple one of scriptures, music and prayers. Ashes will be used to mark the worshipper's forehead with a cross as a reminder of human mortality and our salvation in Jesus Christ.
Presbyterian Women
Hosting
Frontier Days:
Dinner and Music on the Porch
Friday, February 16
6:00 P.M.
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New Circle for PW!
Evening Circle met for the first time, Wednesday, January 24, with five women who are eager to take part in PW. The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 21 at 7:00 PM in the parlor in Reeves Hall. After that, the meetings will be on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Please join us! Call Sue Carter, PW Moderator, 522-6898 for more information.
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The Coordinating Team will meet on Tuesday, February 20 at 9:00 AM to assemble "Easter Care Packages" for the college students.
In Worship on February 11-
Youth-led Worship Service
It’s another chance to praise God in worship with a blend of various instruments and voices! With guitars, drums and flutes - and Howard on the organ - leadership for the service will be provided by our youth. John Poling will be preaching.
Communion will be served
Fellowship Groups
Vine and Branches
This fellowship group of parents and couples meets monthly for a variety of activities - sometimes with children, sometimes without. This month, they will have a Post-Presidents Day Party for adults and children in Watkins Hall on February 24 at 5:00 PM. We'll have a potluck supper and play games. Please RSVP to Brian or Becky McPherson (541-0892).
In-Betweeners
This month the guys have planned a "Sweetheart Sunday Brunch" for their gals. We'll meet at Picacho Hills Country Club on February 25 at 12:30 for an all-inclusive brunch. Cost is $16.00 per person. Make reservations with Mell Peterson (523-2926) or Jim Parks (526-8180). In March, Harry Beckett will provide an evening of entertainment. Watch the bulletins and the March Lantern for details
Desert Cruisers
This fellowship group of retired people (singles and couples) enjoys a delicious potluck lunch together each month - and anyone is invited! This month's gathering will be on February 26 at noon. Ann Graham and Margaret Hardin will present the program entitled "A Woman in the Bible". Please bring your own table service and your favorite dish!
New Member Classes
Sunday Mornings
February 11, 18, and 25
9:00 am
Anyone who is interested in uniting with this congregation or is curious to learn about the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is invited to attend. John Poling will be teaching in his study.
THE BRIDGE
Presbyterian and Disciples
Campus Ministry at NMSU
2511 Chaparral St. 522-6404
David Sallee, Campus Minister
Food, Fun and Faith at the Sallees
4430 Winchester Rd.
Every Wednesday 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Call 522-2168 if you need a ride
Bible Study at the Bridge
Thursdays 7:37 PM
Progressive Dinner
Saturday, February 3
Ski Retreat
February 9 - 11
The cost is $25.00 for 2 nights and 3 meals.
We need to have your reservation by
Febuary 7
Ash Wednesday
February 28 service at the Newman Center
Spring Break
Join Habitat for Humanity in Birmingham, AL March 24 - 31
OR
Camp Chimney Spring Retreat
March 23 - 26
Call the Bridge at 522-6404 for more information on any of these activities.
Adult Education
Sunday School at 9:00 AM
"Face to Face with Jesus: A Teaching on the Character of Christ"
Teacher: Marsha Topley (Jones #115)
"A Look at the Book of Exodus"
Teacher: Dick Dale (Reeves Parlor)
Coffee Hour Sign-up
Our after-worship coffee hour is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship with other members, and we are now in need of hosts for the new year. We encourage you to sign-up now for a Sunday. Call Ralph Miller (525-1469) or sign-up on the board in the Jones Hall kitchen. Thanks so much!
New Church Directories and Year 2000 Annual Reports
These will be passed out at the lunch prior to the Annual Meeting on February 4. Copies of the proposed budget for 2001 will also be available. After Sunday, copies of these items will be available in the church office.
Worship Attendance
For January 2001
Jan 7 269Jan 14 247
Jan 21 253
Jan 28 280
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Girl Scout Troop 379
will meet in Branigan Hall on February 11 & 25
Help! Help! Help!
Congregational Outreach Committee members Barbara Aikins, Gene Hood, Fred Lemon and Ralph Miller are requesting interested persons to assist them in a planning meeting on Febuary 13 at 1:15 PM in Watkins Hall. Merger of the Evangelism and Congregational Life committees requires additional input and guidance from our church members. Please consider lending your time and talents to help in the Lord's work. See you there!
Congregational News
Deaths:
* Walter Cort died on January 20
* Margaret Burak died on January 24
Please keep the families in your prayers.
Thank you
To our dear friends,
On behalf of the family of Earl Jacobi, we would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude for all the cards, prayers and expressions of love many of you have extended to us over the last several weeks. We are particularly grateful to the Presbyterian Women who graciously arranged for food following Earl's memorial service. Thank you for being there in our time of need and for your support at this difficult time.
Ann Jacobi and family
Staff News
* John Poling will be in Midland, TX for a continuing education course on conflict resolution, February 15 - 17
The church office will be closed on Presidents' Day, Monday, February 19
The Lantern
Several volunteers have agreed to learn the makings needed to put the Lantern together. Assistance is greatly needed from each individual to prepare their announcements as they wish to have them appear in the Lantern. Please have your information prepared and delivered to the church office by the 15th of the month. Your cooperation is tremendously appreciated. Thank you, Ann Miller
Per Capita Apportionment
The amount to be paid in 2001 per communicant member is $18.21.
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