Programs at First Presbyterian Church

 Come  to Swain Hall early on Friday mornings for coffee and donuts at 8:30. Our study begins at 9:00 and we are finished by 10:00.

February 3 - Bert Blom presents the second part of his series on The Holocaust. He will focus on the children who were outcast by their society and separated from their own families, and survived.

February 10 - We welcome back Jan Olav Flaaten, Executive Director, Arizona Ecumenical Council, on the topic of Ecumenism.

February 17 - We will have a video featuring Amy Jill Levine, University Professor of New Testament and Jewish studies at Vanderbilt University Divinity School.

February 24 - We begin our six-week Lenten Series, “Living the Resurrection Reality.” Rev. Stan Burtless will lead the first topic, “The Resurrection is Good News.”

March 2 - Rev. Burtless leads “The Resurrection Happened Indeed.”

March 9 - Rev. Douglas Wright presents “The Resurrection is Just the Beginning."

March 16 - Rev. Wright leads “The Resurrection Body is Built for Heaven.”

March 23 - Rev. Barbara Farwell’s topic, “The Resurrection Brings Victory over Death.”

March 30 - Rev. Farwell concludes the series with “The Resurrection Allows Unwavering Faithfulness to Christ.”

We hope you will make time at the end of your week to join us for this Lenten Series.

A bus trip is planned for March to The “M I M” Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix

Thursday, March 8, 2012
10:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.
The cost: $25.00 per person. This includes the entrance fee, bus and gratuity.

Lunch will be on your own in the on-site cafeteria. There will be a guided tour, and time to explore on your own.

Sign-up will begin on Sunday, February 12th, in Swain Hall.  THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP WILL BE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH!  The museum needs a committed count, as does the bus driver. Monies are due at the time of sign-up.

Bring a friend and enjoy a lovely bus ride with Curley, and the company of your church friends. All are welcome. Let’s fill the bus for a great and fun time!

Connie Brodland

Join your friends and make new ones at 7:30 on Tuesday mornings as you enjoy a good breakfast prepared and served by the men themselves, in Swain Hall. There’ll be plenty of good conversation and fellowship—also some hymns led by Rev. Otto Wedul.

In addition, Super Bowl means “Souper” Bowl at FPC!

Men’s Breakfast Fellowship sponsors its annual “Souper” Bowl Sunday on February 5th. Kettles to collect donations will be easy to spot during Fellowship Hour. Please give generously to support three local food banks!

Every woman in the Presbyterian Church is automatically considered part of the Presbyterian Women's ministry. At First Presbyterian Church we have a very active, fun, and inspiring women's group! Please join us for any of our many events and activities.

. . . For everyone to whom much is given, of him shall much be required; and of him to whom men entrust much, they will require and demand all the more. Luke 12:48

WHAT’S COMING UP:

World Day of Prayer
Friday, March 2, 9:30 a.m., at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9728 Palmeras Lane. This year’s theme is “Prayers of the People.”

PWP (Presbytery-wide) Spring Gathering
The PWP Spring Gathering will be held March 17 at Desert Palms Presbyterian Church in Sun City.

April Gathering
There will be no Gatherings in February or March. Mark your calendar for the April Salad Luncheon on April 25th at 11:30 a.m. Your Circle Leader will have more information and sign-up sheets this spring. The Salad Luncheon is one of our favorite events—don’t miss it!

 NEW PROJECT:

Homeless Veteran Relief: COVER

“Love COVERs all things . . .” (1 Corinthians 13:7) and the COVER program sponsored by Hospice of the West believes that:

• All veterans, especially those who are struggling with homelessness, need to be COVERED in our love. Love always protests, support, and upholds. Help us to protect and serve those who protected and served us and this great nation.
• We appreciate the tremendous effort being made by the Department of Veterans Affairs. They need the additional support, effort and inspiration of every community in this nation. Let our love be like a protective COVER. Let us not fail those who have served with honor and integrity.

Veterans’ needs include:

• New socks.
• Gently used blankets, sweaters, sweat suits, warm hats, gloves, scarves, and shoes.

 Looking forward to having a fun and rewarding spring with all the ladies of the church, our Presbyterian Women!

Your PW Moderator,

Gail Bickel

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