First Presbyterian Church
Las Cruces, NM
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Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, February 7, 1999
at 12:30 following the Spaghetti Lunch
Prepared and served by Mid-School Youth
Donations will be used for summer camps.
Our Annual Meeting serves as both an annual checkup on our ministry together and a reunion of friends. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the reports of the various Session committees, to review the 1999 budget, and to act upon the Pastor’s terms of call. Bill McMillan, our new choir director, will lead some singing and teach us new worship responses. The choir really enjoys Bill’s teaching, so come and see what makes them so excited! Plan to attend and celebrate our work in this community and beyond for Jesus Christ.
Our congregation has many opportunities for worship, study, and service during this season of our liturgical year. You are invited to join individually and corporately in the activities described in this issue. Let this time refresh you as you seek to follow Jesus Christ more closely.
ASH WEDNESDAY
February 17
6:05 Agape Meal
7:00 Worship service
Join us for a simple meal of chicken soup and bread in Reeves Hall ($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.
(Childcare will be provided)
YeshuA
Adult Study for Lent
Sundays beginning February 21 9:00 A.M.
in the Library
"YESHUA," the Hebrew name for Jesus, offers a fascinating view of Jesus’ life. Filmed on location in the Holy Land, it reveals the ancient customs, history and geography of the area where Jesus’ ministry took place. A deeper look at both Old and New Testament scriptures will encourage individual faith exploration during this season.
Women
"A Luncheon Gathering"
Tuesday, February 16
10:30 A.M. in Reeves Hall
12:00 P.M. Salad Potluck Lunch
"Here it is February, so what should I be doing in the garden?"
presented by
The Greenhouse.
*CoordinatingTeam will meet at 9:00 A.M.
The Best of Catherine Marshall will be presented by Merilyn Hutchison on Tuesday, February 23, at 10:00 A.M. in the church parlor.
Fellowship Groups
Vine & Branches
This fellowship group of parents and young couples meets monthly for a variety of activities. This month they will join the In-Betweeners in a
50’s Night Dinner and Dance on February 26. (See details onback page.)
In-Betweeners
Join this fellowship group of "empty nesters" on February 14 for a Valentine’s Brunch at Picacho Country Club. Call Mell Peterson at 523-2926 for reservations. We will also join Vine and Branches in a 50’s Night Dinner and Dance on February 26. (See details on back page.)
Desert Cruisers
This group of retired people (singles and couples) will meet on February 22 at 12:00 PM in Watkins Hall for a potluck lunch and program. Watch for program details in the worship bulletin . And join the other fellowship groups at the 50’s Night Dinner and Dance on February 26! (See back page)
Adult Education
Sunday School at 9:00 A.M.
"Wrestling with Angels"
Feb. 7: Forgiving / Lewis Smedes
Feb. 14: Love / Keith Miller
(Jones #110)
"Lenten Study: YESHUA" begins Feb. 21
Teacher: John Poling
(Jones #110)
"A Study of Revelation" begins Feb. 14
Teacher: Dick Dale
(Reeves Parlor)
Thursday mornings at 10:00 A.M.
"The Gospel of John"
Teacher: Ozzie Lutz
(Melgaards’ home, 1612 Imperial Ridge)
Thursday afternoons
3:30-5:00 P.M. in Jones Hall
"Kerygma: The Bible in Depth"
Teacher: Al Kissling
(Jones #115)
50’s Night Dinner & Dance
Friday, February 26
6:30 P.M.
Enjoy hamburgers, fries, bottled Cokes, and
rootbeer floats! Dance to the "jukebox" tunes
of the 50’s! Don’t miss the fun and laughter!!
Cost: Donations to the Senior High fund for summeractivities. They will be cooking and serving the food.
Reservations: Call the church office by Monday, February 22! Childcare: Provided at the church. Tell the office when youmake your reservations.
Midweek Ministry
for Children and Youth
Every Wednesday
(LOGOS System Associates)
Call the church office
for more information.
Annual Reports
and
New Church Directories
Ready for Distribution
The 1998 Annual Report for First Presbyterian Church was handed out after worship on January 31. If you missed it, you can get one and the new Church Directory at the annual meeting on February 7 or in the church office.
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
Tenth Annual Growing Through Loss Conference
Bob Deits - Keynote Speaker
February 25th & 26th, 1999
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
at 225 W. Griggs
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005
Registration information is available in the church office.
December Income and Expenses
Operating Income $ 43,652.45
Operating Expenses 36,330.81
Balance $ 7,321.64
Year to Date Summary (1998)
Operating Income $356,374.46
Operating Expenses 329,894.74
Balance $ 26,479.72
A Hymn Festival of Light
He Comes to Us as One Unknown
Hymns are a vital, exciting part of our Christian heritage.
You are invited to gather together with the community
to sing praise to the Light of the World.
Join us in celebrating this Light which has come to us!
Featuring
Michael Burkhardt, Organist
with
Children’s Choir
Massed Festival Choir
and
Instruments
Sunday, February 7, 1999, 4:00 P.M.
First Presbyterian Church
No admission charge
Sponsored by the Las Cruces and El Paso Chapters,
American Guild of Organists and First Presbyterian Church.
Michael Burkhardt brings a breadth and depth of experience and theological insight into the worship life of the Church at large. Known for his creative hymn improvisations and his work with children, his hymn festivals and rehearsals have been hailed as spiritual experiences of the highest order.
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.
Congregational News
* Kathryn Christ died in early January. There will be a memorial service in our Sanctuary on Sunday, February 21 at 2:00 P.M. The family will greet friends at a reception following the service.
A Special Mission Note
Dr. Lynda Garcia is an orthodontist in town and an active member in our church. She is going to Chipagua, Honduras, February 19 - March 6 with Missionary Health Services. They will be in a village with no health services that is served by MHS only twice a year. The team of doctors, nurses, dentists, and pharmacists will be seeing and treating 2000 people!
Staff News
*
Bill McMillan: Attending the Texas Music Educators Association in San Antonio on February 4-6. Attending the American Choral Directors Association in Chicago on February 23-27.*
Jackie Poling, Sue Spencer, and Margie Rankin: Attending the National Ecumenical Church Educators Conference in Chicago on February 1-6.* Sue Spencer, Tammy and Barry Prahl: On retreat with the mid-school youth at Lone Tree Bible Ranch on February 12-14.
The Lantern
Publisher: John C. Poling
Editor: Jackie Poling
Production/Distribution: Tammy Prahl & Betsy Holt
The Lantern is a monthly publication of First Presbyterian Church, Las Cruces, N.M. Articles, photos and comments are welcome, and will be used at the discretion of the publisher and editor.
For further information, call 526-5559.
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