News for Sunday October 23rd, 2011

[News from First Presbyterian Church]

“Memorials Are Made of This” is the title of Rob Craig’s sermon about
the meaning of memorial and funeral services. The adult nurture
classes are: “Saving Jesus” in the Crump Room and “Planning for the
Rest of Your Life, and Beyond” in the Laws Room. Worship begins at
9:30 a.m. Our address is 512 7th Street. All are welcome.

TAKING IT TO THE STREETS: As a Senior Project, Megan Daiker is hosting
an event to raise money for homelessness.  Our youth will become
“homeless” for one night; and plan to spend the entire night in a
cardboard box, or tent and blanket, in order to get taste for
themselves what being homeless is really like.  Please plan to stop by
25th and Central Avenue on Saturday, October 22 any time after 4:00
p.m. to donate to this worthy cause. 

LANDSCAPE CARETEAM AND OTHER HELPERS:
We will meet to rake leaves Sunday, October 23, at 1pm.  Please bring
a rake, blower and/or bags if you can help.  There will be other work
days- please let Pam Bolton know if you are interested in helping! 
Thanks.  350-7968

A SPECIAL HOUR About Africa with Nancy Collins Tuesday, October 25,
7:00 in the Laws Room. Dessert will be provided. Nancy, a
Presbyterian Mission Consultant, will share about her work and
converse with us about new directions for Presbyterian World Mission.
Nancy Collins is regional liaison for East Africa. She facilitates
PC(USA) relationships with partner churches and institutions in Kenya,
Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia. She also provides support for PC(USA)
mission personnel and is a resource for U.S. congregations who are in
a relationship with one of our partners in the region. Nancy's special
focus is on the evangelism, leadership development and church-growth
work.

THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING (part one) will be held at the
conclusion of worship on Sunday, October 30. The purposes of the
meeting are 1) act upon Elders, Deacons, and the 2012 Nominating
Committee, and 2) to engage in the Annual Meeting of our Foundation.
Activities that usually commence at 11:00 a.m. may be slightly
delayed. An additional congregational meeting will be called after
Consecration Sunday (November 13) to receive the 2012 budget from the
Session and to vote on the terms of call for pastors.

A SUMPTUOUS NEW VENTURE – The Deacons invite you to a Brunch to be
held at Harrison Lake Country Club October 30, at 10:30AM – 1:00PM.
The cost
for adults is $12.00; children under 8, $6.00; under 3 years of age is
free. This price includes tax and gratuity. Reservations and payment
may be sent to Susan in the church office by October 23.

MUSIC AT FPC PRESENTS: Jazz Rhythms and Riffs with Dominic Spera &
Friends in concert, October 30, 3:00 p.m. Dominic Spera is a
nationally known Jazz Artist who has appeared on Broadway and played
trumpet with Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Henry Mancini, Natalie Cole,
and Frank Sinatra, as well as the Boston, Cleveland, Indianapolis,
Pittsburgh, and St. Louis Symphonies. He will be joined by Keith
McCuthen, piano, and Director of the I.U. African American Choral
Ensemble; Danny Deckard, drums; and Jeremy Allen, bass. Admission is
free; an offering will be received. Childcare is available by
request. Call 372-3783 for more information.

PUMPKIN CARVING EVENT SPONSORED BY YOUTH GROUP.  Beginning at 4:00
p.m. on October 30, any and every family of any type, age or size is
invited to bring pumpkin(s) to the church along with can goods to
donate to the Lincoln Neighborhood Center for Thanksgiving baskets. 
The youth will have carving tables set up to help you carve and paint
your pumpkin all ready for Halloween including the tea light.  The
youth will also be selling baked goods to raise money for 2012 youth
mission trips.  Please come anytime between 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
 Thank you for your support of our youth!