Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m.
304-343-8961
The Church Office and Buildings Will Be Closed Monday, January 18,
In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Sympathy of Congregation is extended to Andy Wessels on the death of his mother, Helen, on January 10.
Congratulations to Aaron and Sally Lapoe, on the birth of their daughter, Austin Leigh, born December 27. Grandparents are Dina & Bill Mohler.
Next Week’s Sermon is by Bill McCoy.
A Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, January 24, immediately following the worship service, for the purpose of reviewing the Pastors’ Terms of Call and electing members to serve on the Congregational Nominating Committee.
All Children in grades one through five and their parents, are invited to join us in Preparation for Communion Class. This class is scheduled for January 31 at 2 p.m. in the Dining Room. We want to make sure all children have the opportunity to learn about the holy sacrament of communion. ALL CHILDREN GRADES ONE THROUGH FIVE ARE INVITED. Contact Janet Chambers for additional information
The Clothing Closet, located at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church on Washington St, is in need of volunteers who can work regular shifts each week or people who can work even just a few hours. The Closet is overflowing with clothes that need to be sorted by season and organized. People are also needed to work the times the Closet is open. If interested, please contact either the manager, Judy Snyder, at (304)421-2786, or David Bennett at Covenant House, (304)344-8053, ext. 24.
Announcing An All New FIRSTPRESBY.COM: Our church website is a brand new interactive site. In addition to events, calendars and sermons, you are now able to log in to a member site. Here you can contact other members in your classes or small groups, update your information, view the calendar, and you can set up on-line giving to the church. Check it out today!
Presbyterian Women: The January Luncheon of the Presbyterian Women will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, January 21, in the dining room. Reservations can be made by calling your Circle leader or the church office, 304-343-8961 by January 18. The program will be presented by Dr. Jim Roberts, who will continue the Bible Study, Come to the Waters. Reminder: Individual Circles do NOT meet in January.
Passing The Peace: The cold and flu season is in full swing, please be aware that friends with depressed immune systems may welcome a greeting of a warm smile, a pat on the shoulder, etc., rather than a handshake or a hug. Please be attentive as you share the loving hospitality of Christ’s peace with each other.
Offering Envelopes for those who requested them can be picked up on Sunday mornings on the table near the church office. They can also be picked up in the office during regular church office hours. Call the church office if you have questions or wish to get a box.
Archery will be held on January 23, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Bud Francis Recreation Room. Adults and children 10 years and older are welcome to participate.
Food Pantry Needs: Canned Beans and Canned Fruit
Bad Weather Closure for Church Activities: If Kanawha County Schools are closed due to weather, all meetings and activities in the church are cancelled. If public schools close early due to weather, all meetings and activities in the church are cancelled for that evening. Please do not come out if it puts you at risk for injury. Worship Services will always be held!
Giving Tree: We are continuing with our Giving Tree. This months’ item is mittens. The Giving Tree items go towards helping the children in Ayacucho, Peru. Envelopes for this project are available in the chapel or designate on your check “Giving Tree”.
Kroger Plus Card Shopper? The Kroger Company will make a contribution to First Presby each time you use your Kroger Plus card, when you designate the church as your choice of charity. (Participation does not affect your gas point total). To enroll your card go to www.kroger.com/communityrewards and select First Presby as your church. During the week stop by the church office with your Kroger Plus Card and we will be happy to register it for you. To date 31 families have signed up and First Presby received a check from Krogers for $481 for the last quarter.
Equal Exchange Products: Coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolates, raisins, trail mix, and nuts continue to be available for purchase after worship and during the week during church business hours.
The Lay Academy presents a new study series, “The Spiritual Brain: Science and Religious Experience”, consisting of 24 lectures on DVD, by Dr. Andrew Newberg, Director of Research and Professor at Thomas Jefferson University. Sojourners Sunday School Class is hosting and everyone is invited to attend, every Sunday morning 9:15 a.m. in Room 411 in the Education Building. Dr. George Keller is host teacher and Bob Newman is consultant. The topic this Sunday, is “Why Do We Have a Spiritual Brain?” Please join us.
The Cents-Ability Offering is received next Sunday: During these frigid days and the cold months of winter, our thoughts turn to those who are homeless. We cringe when we see a homeless person on a cold snowy night and pray that they have somewhere to go for shelter. We also hope that the person has a way of getting a warm meal, but the truth is that many homeless people live on cans of cold food. Did you know that the Covenant House Food Pantry provides a can opener to people who are homeless and have no way of opening a can of food. Cents-Ability originated in 1976 as “Two-Cents-A-Meal,” a project begun by Presbyterian Women to involve individuals and families in a corporate response to world hunger. Cents-Ability is a small first step in the battle against hunger and poverty. Together we can help local organizations help those who need it the most.
Church Family Style Dinner, January 20 at 6 PM
Please make reservations by 4:00 p.m. Monday.
Contact the church office (304-343-8961) for reservations.
(Those registered for LOGOS have a standing reservation and do not need to call.)
THEME: Hat Day
Hosts: Property & the class Sunday School Class
First-time visitor, be our guest—no charge!
PRICE FOR DINNER
Adult/$6; Child 12-under/$3; Child under 3 is free
Menu: Fish Sticks, Mac & Cheese, Peas, Rolls & Fruit