First Presbyterian Church
Las Cruces, NM
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Women
*Special Evening Gathering*
Viewing Our Members’ Collectibles
Monday, January 11
7:00 PM in Reeves Hall
Ruthie Ford will present a collector’s introduction and we’ll enjoy fellowship and refreshments. What can you "show & tell"? Just call Ruthie Ford (524-1814) or Janet McPherson (524-3831) for more information.
* Coordinating Team will meet Tuesday,
January 19 at 9:30 AM
At Home in Mitford will be presented by Charlotte McKinney on Tuesday,
January 26, at 10:00 AM in the church parlor.
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Remember to mark your 1999 calendar for our first Weekend Women’s Spiritual Retreat at Camp Chimney Spring on March 20-21. Registration details will be available next month!
Christmas Joy Offering
You opened your hearts - and purses! - Rejoice at our congregation’s generous $5,666 in donations!
Meeting of Sierra Blanca Presbytery on January 29-30 at
First Presbyterian Church
in Roswell
(Our Presbyterian Youth Connection delegates will meet to plan a spring retreat!)
Fellowship
Groups
Vine & Branches
This fellowship group of parents and young couples meets monthly for a variety of activities - sometimes with children, sometimes without. This month Vine and Branches will be having a Mexican Potluck at Joel and Patricia Tomlin’s home. (75 Horseshoe). It will be a great opportunity to get acquainted with our Associate Pastor, Sue Spencer. RSVP to Patricia Tomlin at 523-2163. January 23
In-Betweeners
January 22
Join this fellowship group of "empty nesters" on Friday, January 22 at 6:30 PM in Jim and Jacque Parks’ home (2420 Janet Ann Lane) for a potluck.
Bill McNeil will present the program. Call Jacque Parks at 526-8180 for more information.
Desert Cruisers
This group of retired people (singles and couples) will meet on January 25 at 12:00 PM in Watkins Hall for a potluck lunch and a "look ahead" with Marcus Burr. Everyone is welcome to join this time of fellowship! Please bring a dish to share and your own table service. For more information call Marcus Burr at 523-7917.
Special Need
at Camp Chimney Spring
Our presbytery’s camp in Mayhill is looking for bicycles for recreational use! If you have a bicycle or two to donate, call Charlie Yaryan (527-0528), Ray Carter (522-6898) or the church office to arrange pick-up. Thanks!
1999 Mission Yearbook
for Prayer and Study
"So Great a Cloud of Witnesses"
This annual resource for study and devotional use published by the Presbyterian Church (USA) is now available in the church office! It is the only resource that explores our denomination’s mission commitments overseas and in the United States and serves as a daily prayer book at the same time. Read how some of the funds collected through our special offerings are used to spread the Gospel around the world. Copies are available for only $4.00.
Annual Congregation Meeting
Sunday, February 7, 1999
at 12:30 PM
following a Spaghetti Lunch
served by the Mid-School Youth.
Per Capita Apportionment
Every church in the Presbyterian Church (USA) is apportioned a share of the expenses of the presbytery, the synod, and the General Assembly for ecclesiastical purposes. The apportionment is based on church membership. The amount varies with the needs of these entities and is a regular annual expense payable by our church. The amount to be paid this year per communicant member is $18.00. Offering envelopes for this purpose are in the sanctuary pews.
THANKS
Deacons’ Christmas Outreach
The Deacons and the staff at Mesilla Valley Hospice wish to extend a big thank you to our congregation for the outpouring of gifts and care recently given to grieving families! The following note was received from a Hospice worker:
Dear Carol & Members of the Congregation,
Thank you so very much for the time and effort and your generosity you gave so selflessly to provide our patients and families with so much for Christmas. You have touched the lives of many with your loving kindness. We are grateful for your support.
Love,
RoseAnn
The BRIDGE
Presbyterian & Disciples Campus
Ministry at NMSU
2511 Chaparral Street
522-6404
David Sallee, Campus Minister
Wednesdays
Fellowship at the BRIDGE
8:00 PM
Bible study at the BRIDGE
9:00 PM
Kerygma Class:
A Stimulating Midweek Bible Study
Thursday afternoons;
3:30-5:00 PM in Jones Hall
This is a good time to join this class! Using a thematic approach to learn about the people, events and books of the Bible, the teacher, Rev. Al Kissling, a retired Presbyterian minister and Bible scholar, will encourage your appreciation of God’s work with his people thoughout the centuries. Plan to visit the class and give this study a try!
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