Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. Worship is broadcast at 11 a.m. on WCHS-580AM
304-343-8961
Sympathy of the Congregation is extended to Jason Conley and family on the death of his sister, Alice Miller on March 7.
Next Week’s Sermon is “ THE PARABLES OF JESUS: Goodness and Faithfulness”, by Bill McCoy.
Our Parish Nurses will be providing blood pressure checks in the Cablish Room following worship today. This ministry is available to everyone.
Presbyterian Women: The March Luncheon of the Presbyterian Women will be at 12 noon on Thursday, March 17 in the dining room. Deadline for reservations is March 14. Call your Circle leader or the church office, 304-343-8961. The program will be co-sponsored by Presbyterian Women and The West Virginia Humanities Council-“A History Alive” program featuring Dr. Benjamin Franklin as speaker. ALL Presbyterian women are invited. Bring a guest.
Fun & Fellowship Friday, March 18 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bring the family and friends for a fun family game night. You can bring a game to share or enjoy the ones we provide. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Come out and have a great time with us!
Lay Academy tackles the topic “Stages of Spiritual Development” today, 5:30-7 p.m. in Room A201 in the Activity Building. Dr. Andrew Newberg analyzes and explains James Fowler’s classic book, Stages of Faith. Using the wisdom of Developmental Psychology, James Fowler shows how each one of us grows in our faith in seven stages as we move from infancy to maturity. Everyone is invited to join us to learn how better to understand and help participate in the responsibility we all have to make progress in our Christian faith and exploration of this life our great Creator God gives us.
Palm Sunday, March 20, from 2-4 p.m., we are having our Easter Celebration for all ages in the Recreation Room. Join us for Easter crafts, egg dyeing, Easter egg hunt, fun games, and more! For more information, contact Janet Chambers.
Easter Egg Hunt: We need small wrapped candy to fill plastic Easter eggs! (NO PEANUTS). We will be filling a lot of eggs for the children’s big Egg Hunt. You can bring your candy to the Christian Education office or the main church office. Thank you so much for helping.
Lenten Memorials: Envelopes are in the pew racks for contributions to our Worship Memorial Fund in honor or memory of loved ones. Names will be printed in a special insert for the Easter worship bulletins. The deadline for submission is March 20. These Lenten Memorials are given to enrich worship at the church.
Agape Feast: Join us in the Dining Room for our annual Agape Feast on Easter Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. during the Sunday school hour. Bring your favorite finger foods/appetizers to share potluck-style (drinks are provided) and enjoy fellowshipping with your church family and guests before we celebrate our Lord’s Resurrection during our glorious Easter worship service.
Food Pantry Needs: Boxed Dinners
The Cents-Ability Offering is Received Next Sunday, March 20: YOUR giving is making an IMPACT. The generous giving of First Presby congregation is making a dramatic impact on the lives of those who struggle to for food. In 2015, our church gave $8,268.34 to the Cents-Ability Offering. Provided is a letter from Ruth Farrell, Coordinator of the Presbyterian Hunger Program: “Dear members of First Presbyterian Church, We know you probably already received the official receipt for your recent gifts to the Presbyterian Hunger Program totaling $509.49 in December. Even so, we in the Hunger Program saw that you had given and wanted to say thank you. Gifts like yours make a difference in lives around the world, helping families feed themselves and communities thrive. They also support the work inspired by Proverbs 31:8-9, which calls us to speak up for those who cannot and defend the rights of the poor and needy. Thank you for joining us in the mission of alleviating hunger and eliminating its root causes. Visit us at pcusa.org/hunger if you’d like to learn more about how your gifts are helping in the U.S. and around the world. With a grateful heart, Ruth. Of the total amount given to the Cents-Ability Offering in 2015, ½ goes to the Presbytery to provide hunger relief in our state, ¼ goes to the General Assembly to provide hunger relief in our world, and ¼ goes to the Covenant House Food Pantry to provide local hunger relief. Your “cents” when all added together is AMAZING.
It’s Charleston Trash Bag pick-up time again. If you have more bags than you can use, please donate them to the church. Each year we save over $700 by using your donated bags. Thank you!
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 over 40 families have signed up and First Presby received a check from Krogers for $481 for the last quarter.
Electronic Giving: Did you know that we can easily set-up a recurring gift to the church directly from your checking or savings account? This can easily be done on our church website. Also you can offer your financial gift to God electronically by scanning the QR code on the laminated card in the pew racks. These cards can also be placed in the offering plate as a sign of your faith and trust in God, if you already give electronically through your checking account or credit card.
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.
Church Family Style Dinner, March 16
Please make reservations by 4:00 p.m. Monday.
Please contact the church office (304-343-8961) for reservations.
(Those registered for LOGOS have a standing reservation and do not need to call.)
THEME: St. Patricks Day
Hosts: Presbyterian Women & Finance
Wednesday Supper – March 16, 2016– 6:00 p.m.
First-time visitor, be our guest—no charge!
PRICE FOR DINNER
Adult/$6; Child 12-under/$3; Child under 3 is free
LOGOS and Church Fellowship Menu:
Pot Roast, Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Fruit & Green Dessert