Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Worship is broadcast at 11:00 a.m. on WCHS-580AM
304-343-8961
Next Week’s Sermon will be given by Bill McCoy.
Sympathy of the congregation is extended the family of Myra Moody who died on September 25.
Our Parish Nurses will be providing blood pressure checks in the Cablish Room following the worship service today. This ministry is available to everyone.
We Welcome the Rev. Dr. Chris Wood of Davis & Elkins College to the pulpit this morning. Chris was named the College’s 15th President on August 1, 2016. A native of Huntington, West Virginia, President Wood graduated magna cum laude from West Virginia Wesleyan College and earned his graduate degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary at Northwestern University, with further graduate study at the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy.
We also Welcome the Davis & Elkins College Concert Choir and their director, Liz Marshall-McVean, to music leadership in worship this morning. Liz holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in music education, both from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. She has taught at Davis & Elkins College for seven years and also teaches in area public schools. Of her work at Davis & Elkins, Liz says, ” I love the students and the professional atmosphere of the College. Everyone is awesome and always willing to go that extra mile to make projects a success!” Join the choir for lunch after worship in the dining room.
The Personnel Division would like to announce we have hired Nancy McLaughlin as the new Pastor Administrative Assistant. Nancy is currently the Assistant to the Principal at St. Agnes Elementary School. Nancy impressed us with her competence, warmth and Christian background. She will begin on November 17 and work alongside Marilyn Walbe until Marilyn’s last day on November 30. Please welcome Nancy to the church staff and express your appreciation to Marilyn for her many years of service to First Presby.
Hope Village is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. and after worship on Sundays through December 18. You will find items from many countries in the Village and the artisans receive a fair and just wage for their work.
Thanksgiving Offering: Next Sunday, November 20, our church has an opportunity to give to a special Thanksgiving Offering to benefit Davis-Stuart, Inc., which is a Presbyterian Therapeutic Residential Center for Adolescents based in Lewisburg WV. This special offering supports the Chaplaincy Program offered at Davis Stuart. The Chaplaincy Program seeks to promote the awareness of our heritage of the Christian faith and that necessary knowledge which makes Christian choices and decision possible. Many youth who reside at Davis-Stuart have never been involved in spiritual teachings. Out of thankful hearts, please give to benefit the lives of at-risk youth as they seek to grow in their knowledge and love of Christ.
Youth Group will meet tonight from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the dining room. We will not meet on November 20, and we will have a game night or movie night on November 27..
This Week’s Food Pantry Needs: Toilet Tissue & Cereal
The Lay Academy of Religion continues to study “Science and Religion” today, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., in Room 201 in the Activities Building. Dr. Andrew Newberg lectures on “The Mystical Mind” (DVD) and our own colleague Suzanne Meyer will lead discussion on how our Christian faith and Science are both so important to us all, day by day. Suzanne began her career as a Laboratory Assistant, working in Fundamental Organic Chemistry, joined Union Carbide, and answered the call to teach Science and Mathematics in the public schools. For more information, contact the Church Office, (304) 343-8961.
The Presbyterian Women’s November Luncheon will take place on Thursday, November 17, at noon in the dining room. Mary Kay Boyle will be presenting a program about HOPE VILLAGE. For reservations: call your Circle Leader or the church office at 304-343-8961.
Mark your calendars! On Wednesday evening, November 16 we will share “Thanksgiving Dinner” with all the wonderful food we love at this time of year! (There will be no LOGOS or church family dinner on November 23.) On Wednesday, November 30, the Advent Workshop with arts and crafts will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by church family dinner at 6:00 p.m. After dinner, LOGOS children and youth will rehearse for Lessons and Carols, while adults decorate the sanctuary for Christmas. Come join us! After the holidays, LOGOS will resume on January 11, with “Police Appreciation” night including special guests. LOGOS will conclude with a celebration on April 5.
Sojourner’s Class continues to study “Jesus and His Jewish Influences” Sunday mornings at 9:15 in the morning in Room 411 in the Education Building. This Sunday, November 13, Dr. Jodi Magness presents her 17th lecture in this series, this one on “The Reign of Herod the Great” (DVD). Everyone is invited to learn more about the history and background of the New Testament and to discuss together how this knowledge helps us to grow in our discipleship.
Childcare Volunteers are needed for Sunday Mornings. We need a few enthusiastic and loving adults to volunteer to be in a rotation for childcare on Sunday mornings. If you are interested, please send an email to janet@firstpresby.com or call the church office at 304-343-8961. We would love to have you on our childcare team!
Children’s Bible Study: Following Time with Young Disciples and the Passing of the Peace, all children in grades one-five are invited to join us for Bible Study in room E-113. Janet Chambers will walk the children to their classroom. If this is your child’s first time visiting Children’s Bible Study, please accompany them to the room so that you can sign them in and get acquainted with our teachers.
High School Youth Retreat is from Friday, November 18, to Sunday, November 20, at Bluestone. If you want to go, please contact Payne Warner at youth@firstpresby.com or call the church office, 304-343-8961. The deadline has passed, but I can still add names.
Church League Basketball: The rosters are being finalized this week. Churches will be combined to get the maximum number of teams. If you want to play and have not turned in any information, you need to contact Payne Warner, as soon as possible at youth@firstpresby.com or call the church office 304-343-8961.
Holiday Movie Night: There will be a holiday movie night on Friday, December 9, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. We will show two movies. The early showing will be geared towards children, and the later showing will be geared towards youth. There will be a popcorn bar, seasonal snacks, and a drinks provided. Please join us for holiday fellowship and good cheer!
Presbyterian Coffee Project: Coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolates, raisins, and nuts continue to be available for purchase after worship and during the week during church business hours. Baskets Are Needed to be used to create gift baskets for holiday gifts, using items from the Presbyterian Coffee Project. Also needed is tissue paper, all colors, new and used. Items can be left in church office.
More about the music: Below is an excerpt from Glory to God: A Companion about this morning’s middle hymn, “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore:” This is one of the most popular songs to emerge from the revival of religious song in Spain in the 1970s. Not only did it spread quickly to all Spanish-speaking countries, but also it was translated into more than eighty languages within the author/composer’s lifetime. This text is based on Matthew 4:18-22/Mark 1:16-20//Luke 5:1-11, the story of the calling of the four fishermen, Peter, Andrew, James, and John. It is an imagined monologue by one of the four, who becomes the spokesperson for anyone who has felt the call of Christ. For more fun tidbits about our music and hymn texts, visit a church copy of Glory to God: A Companion by Reverend Carl P. Daw, Jr. M.A., M.Div., Ph.D in our church library, or look through the copy on the piano at the front of the sanctuary after worship.
Geneva Choir for youth and adults welcomes sopranos, altos, tenors, basses, and everyone in between. No prior musical experience is required; just a servant heart and a sense of humor. We rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Choir Room at the top of the stairs above the Susie Early Room. Come sing with us!
Thanks to Our Child Care Volunteers in our nursery, toddler and preschool rooms. All child care rooms are equipped with live video feeds of the worship service. Do you love children and babies? Call the church office, 304-343-8961, to volunteer in this special ministry.
Please pray for the Session and for the members of the Strategic Planning Task Force as they seek God’s will and direction for the future of our church. Members of the Strategic Planning Task Force are Mike Graney, Kristen Harrison, Charlie Lorensen, Nikki Moses, Dave Nolan, Sandy Zando, and Bill McCoy (ex-officio).
Please pray for the members of the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee as they seek to identify the person God is preparing to serve as our new associate pastor. Members of the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee are Mike Graney, Charlie Lorensen, Tom Marchio, Dave Nolan, Sarah Smith, Carol Susman, Sandy Zando, and Bill McCoy (ex-officio).
Church Family Style Dinner, November 16
Please make reservations by 4:00 p.m. Monday.
Please complete the form below or contact the church office (304-343-8961) for reservations.
(Those registered for LOGOS have a standing reservation and do not need to call.)
THEME: Thanksgiving
Hosts: Worship Division & Discovery Sunday School Class
Return the tear-off portion below for your dinner reservation.
Wednesday Dinner – November 16, 2016– 6:00 p.m.
First-time visitor, be our guest—no charge!
NAME_______________________________________PHONE______________________________
______Adults _______Children 3 through 12 _______Children 2 and under
PRICE FOR DINNER
Adult/$7; Child 12-under/$3; Child under 3 is free
Menu: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Green Beans, Rolls, Pumpkin and Apple Pie
Thanks to First Presby Preschool from the Covenant House Food Pantry who recently donated 117 pounds of food to help fill the shelves of the pantry.
“Oh the weather outside is frightful…” these lyrics have little meaning to use in mid-November. Although sometimes it does get quite cold in November, we’ve not had frightful weather yet this year…it is coming! We are inviting you now to think of the many children right here in Charleston, West Virginia that do not have mittens, hats and scarves to keep warm. We are asking each family to bring a new pair of mittens or gloves, of any size (especially bright colorful ones!). We will be hanging these gifts of love on a Christmas tree outside the Preschool Office so that everyone can share in the warmth of giving and pride they will display. All of the mittens, gloves, hats and scarves benefit local children. We thank you for your participation in this project. It is our hope that through this cooperative venture between the Preschool and home, the concept of sharing through giving will be modeled. Help us fill the tree …with love!
Passing the Peace: As cold and flu season approaches, 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 hand-shake. Please be attentive as you share the loving hospitality of Christ’s peace with each other.
This Week at First Presbyterian
Sunday, 11/13
9:15 Sunday School
10:00 Music Warm-up
10:30 Worship
11:30 Blood Pressure Check
11:30 Hope Village Open
11:45 Lunch with D & E Choir
5:30 Lay Academy
6:00 Youth Group
Monday, 11/14
8:30 Aerobics
6:00 Stephen’s Ministry
Tuesday, 11/15
9:30 Bible Study
10:00 Knitting Group
5:30 Fellowship & Rec
5:30 Lyres Club
7:00 Boy Scouts
Wednesday, 11/16
8:00 Wednesday Work Crew
8:30 Aerobics
10:00-2:00 Hope Village Open
5:15 LOGOS dinner
6:00 Church Fellowship Dinner
6:45 Mission Division
7:30 Worship Music Team
Thursday, 11/17
7:30 Shoney’s Group, Downtown
10:00-2:00 Hope Village Open
10:30 PW Hannah Circle
10:30 PW Ruth Circle
11:30 PW Prayer Group
12:00 PW Luncheon
5:00 Assoc. Pastor Nominating Comm.
5:30 Capella Bells Rehearsal
7:30 Geneva Choir
Friday, 11/18
7:00 Men’s Group
8:30 Aerobics
5:00 Older Youth Retreat, Bluestone
Saturday, 11/19
10:00-2:00 Hope Village Open