Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m.
304-343-8961
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Congratulations to Courtney and Suzanne Persinger on the birth of their daughter, Virginia June, on November 30, 2015. Grandparents are Nikki and Bob Moses and Howard Persinger, Jr.
Sympathy of the Congregation is extended to Anna Raab on the death of her aunt, Ruth Duncan Skidmore, on November 30, 2015.
This Week’s Sermon is “A Season of Double Vision” by Jim Roberts. Next Week’s Sermon is “Rumors of Glory: Fear Not!”, by Bill McCoy.
The Covenant Kids and adult helpers will make 200 sandwiches this Sunday morning, during the Sunday School Hour and, along with fruit, deliver to Manna Meal. Meet in the chapel at 9:15 a.m.
Christmas 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 Christmas worship bulletins. Deadline is December 13. These Christmas Memorials are given to enrich worship at the church.
Wee People Report: Mary and Joseph continue on their way to Bethlehem. More Wee People have arrived in the sanctuary! The shepherds are here, watching their sheep. See how some of the sheep stay close to their shepherd? Others seem to be exploring. Mary and Joseph have a long and tiring trip to Bethlehem. The shepherds have important work, too, keeping their sheep safe from harm.
Join Us for worship Sunday morning, December 13 at 10:30 a.m. as we make a joyful noise unto the Lord for our annual “Service of Seven Lessons and Carols.” Congregational singing of Christmas carols, together with multiple choirs, bells, harps, symphony brass, and guitars will bring the scripture readings of the Christmas story to life. Come add your voice to the song.
Logos begins the Winter/Spring semester on Wednesday, January 6, at 5 p.m. Registration forms are in the main hallway for pre kindergarten through high school. Please call Janet Chambers or email janet@firstpresby.com.
Reminder: If you have placed flowers in the sanctuary in honor or memory of loved ones during 2015, please be sure to make your payment payable to First Presbyterian church and deliver or mail to the church office by December 31, 2015.
Desserts for Manna Meal Christmas Party, December 12: First Presby has been asked to supply the desserts for 250 people (32 desserts). Desserts need to be dropped off at Manna Meal on Thursday or Friday, December 10 and 11 between 7 a.m.-2 p.m. or Saturday, December 12 between 7:30 – 10 a.m., Please use disposable baking or serving dishes. If you need aluminum bakeware, it is available in the hallway after worship this Sunday.
Archery will be held Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Bud Francis Recreation Room Adults and children 10 years or older are welcome to participate
Fun & Fellowship Friday: Join us for an evening of Holiday Movie Magic this Friday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bud Francis Recreation Room. Come a little before show time to get a good seat. Refreshments and snacks will be provided, including a popcorn bar. Feel free to bring a sleeping bag, blanket, pillow, etc. to make yourself comfortable. Parents-you can drop of the kids if you need a date night or need to get some holiday shopping done.
Hope Village is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and after worship on Sundays through December 19. You will find items from many countries in the Village and the artisans receive a fair and just wage for their work.
Equal Exchange Project: Linda Elliott is preparing individual or corporate gift baskets for the holiday season. Equal Exchange has 100% organic fairly traded products. Sales guarantee small farmers around the world a fair price for their products and is indeed a life line for the farmer and family. The project is thankful for your patronage over the years. You can reach Linda at 304-344-2075 or e-mail koffeelade@gmail.com.
Food Pantry Needs: Canned Meats such as Tuna, Salmon and Chicken
Second Annual Light Up The Levee, Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church: Thursday, December 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Haddad Riverfront Park. Join us for a community-wide Christmas Caroling extravaganza! Our own Praise Team along with the Appalachian Children’s Choir will be there to help guide us along. Hot chocolate will be served and non-flammable candles will be provided. Ho-Ho-Hope to see you there! Please bring a food donation of spaghetti, canned (not glass) spaghetti sauce, canned tuna/ chicken or cereal to benefit the Covenant House Food Pantry.
Alternative Gifts: What is an alternative gift? Alternative giving is a form of gift giving in which the giver makes a donation to a charitable organization on the gift recipient’s behalf, rather than giving them an item. Alternative gifts offer hope, new life, and inspires change for people facing desperate situations. This year we have six alternative gift card opportunities: Bibles for Christians in Congo, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (US Flood Relief), Hubbard Hospice House, International Justice, Read Aloud West Virginia, West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy and Workcamps (WVMAW). Unique, hand-crafted alternative gift cards will be available in the main church hallway this Sunday and every Sunday through December 20. They will also be available in the Church Office during the week.
The Lay Academy Recommends: Women for Peace and Understanding & The Islamic Association of West Virginia Cordially Invite you to-What: Interfaith Gathering: Get to Know Your Neighbors. A social gathering featuring Syria, where Islam, Christianity, and Judaism lived together in peace and harmony for hundreds of years. When: Monday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Islamic Association of WV, One Valley Drive, South Charleston, WV. Please come and enjoy food, culture, and get to know your neighbors! Adults, high school and college students only. For more information, please call (304) 744-1031.
The Preschool Weekday School children cordially invite you to their Christmas Worship service in the Sanctuary on Wednesday, December 16 at 12:10 p.m. Come and enjoy wonderful sounds of the season from the children of the Preschool.
Bad Weather Policy 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!
Church Fellowship Dinner, December 9, Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Please contact the church office (304-343-8961) for reservations by 4 p.m. on Monday.
NO LOGOS
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: Baked Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Rolls & Dessert