News for Sunday, January 22, 2012

[News from First Presbyterian Church]

SUNDAY MORNING
The Book of Jonah will be presented in a reader’s theater format. Rob
Craig’s sermon will focus will focus on our need to overcome the sad
joy of hatred, drawing on the Jonah message. The adult choir will lead
the music.
At 11:00 , the Adult Education class will be titles “Images of God”,
exploring the divers ways we understand God.

14th ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS FUNDRAISER will be held January 28, 2012,
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Central Middle School, 725 7th Street,
Columbus, IN. This all-you-can-eat soup, bread and a drink for only
$10 adults, $3 children (under 10), supports local food banks in
Hope, the Love Chapel, Eastside
Community Center and Human Services, Inc. Advance tickets can be
purchased at Viewpoint Books, 548 Washington St, or at the door.
VOLUNTEERS are NEEDED the night of the event, so please contact Sarah
Grey at sara...@att.net or via phone at 812-376-8102.

FEEDBACK FOR YOUTH NURTURE. All church members are invited to attend
a congregational feedback session on a report from the Youth Ministry
Architects (YMA) on Sunday, January 29 at 10:30 a.m. during the
Nurture Hour. The report  from YMA gives us a roadmap for the future
of our growing youth ministry based on meetings with our youth,
parents, youth leaders and staff.  The report can be previewed at
 http://www.fpccolumbus.org/677337.ihtml

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, PART II will be held
immediately following worship on Sunday, February 5.  After attending
the
meeting, we hope you will enjoy the SouperBowl soups prepared by our
youth.  The agenda for the meeting will be to elect officers, to
receive written
copies of committee annual reports, and to hear a progress report on
the 2012
annual budget.  The Session’s Stewardship and Finance Committee will
be sharing some good news, some concerns, and some possible strategies
for balancing the 2012 budget.  Your attention and input will be
appreciated.

LOVE CHAPEL REMINDER – January is our month to replenish Love Chapel’s
food pantry. With 800 people coming through their doors each month,
the need is urgent. The
estimated cost of a bag of groceries for a family is $45- $50.
Please help. Use a pew envelope or mark your check “LOVE CHAPEL” and
place it in the offering plate. OR deliver it to the church office in
person or by mail.

Also, as a more visible reminder of those who are in need, everyone is
encouraged to bring an item of food or personal hygiene to church each
Sunday in January. The children will carry them to the front as they
come forward for their special time.
Suggested items: peanut butter, canned meat/tuna, cereal, canned
fruit, pasta