Archive for April, 2012

Turnip Patch Knitting Group

What: The Turnip Patch Knitters, with organizer Jean Moore, knit items to be given to senior citizens and infants. If you knit, or would like to learn how, and are interested in participating in this service project, please contact Jean at 583-0285 for more information. knitting-group.jpg

When: The knitting group meets:

-The third Monday of every month

Location: Meet in homes

Permanent Link | Posted in Adult News, Calendar Items at Wednesday, April 4th, 2012


Presbyterian Women – Join a Circle

Presbyterian Women (PW) is an independent organization within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) of more than 300,000 women. The PW logoprogramming and resource options for the organization offer a variety of ways for women to live out their faith in an inclusive, caring community.

Purpose: Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves:

  • To nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study
  • To support the mission of the church worldwide
  • To work for justice and peace and to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God’s kingdom

Join a Circle

PW CirclesTypically, Presbyterian Women in the Congregation are organized into small groups, called circles. A circle is where:

  • Faith is nurtured and growth takes place.
  • Women are challenged to stretch beyond their limits.
  • Women move beyond the safe places of life, reaching out to others.
  • Christian leadership is born, nurtured and sent forth into ministry.

Circle Moderators/Primary Teachers

  • Circle 1 – Judy Cagle (moderator) &   Phyllis Driver (Bible)
  • Circle 2 – Nancy Castle  (moderator) & Doy Barron and Peg Whitacre (Bible)
  • Circle 3 – Mary Ann Piper (moderator) & Anne Pittenger   (Bible)
  • Tuesday Night Circle- Celeste Whaley ( moderator) & Sharon Patton  (Bible)
  • Lydia Circle – Susan Garlington and Susanne Marcum  (moderators) & Connie Steele (Bible)
  • Esther Circle (new 2011-2012) – Liz Key and Kallee Pittenger (moderators) & Alyssa Murray (Bible)

Click on the links below to learn more about Presbyterian Women.

Permanent Link | Posted in Adult News, Calendar Items at Sunday, August 1st, 2010


Sermon: Gone Fishin’

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by the Rev. Dr. William C. Pender, January 25, 2009
Jonah 3:1-10; Mark 1:14-20

Permanent Link | Posted in Sermon Archive at Sunday, January 25th, 2009


Music News

Learn More About Music at First Church

Music Cross

At First Church music is an integral part of the worship life of our congregation. Each week we take an active role in the liturgy through the singing of hymns and canticles of the church, including: kyries, glorias, doxologies, and other responses. In affirming the liturgical traditions of the Old Testament and the church universal, we frequently sing metrical psalms, antiphonal psalm settings, Anglican chant, and plainsong psalmody using solo cantors and choirs of all ages.

The musical offerings of the choirs seek to glorify God through praise and prayer. These offerings follow the story of the gospel and of the church through the rhythm of the liturgical seasons. Ranging from praise to lament, the anthems and wordless prayers of worship engage the whole self in expressing our deepest response to God.

As part of the church’s story, our worship and music continually shape us, framing our beliefs and forming us in being the church as a faith community. Within this community of faith, we employ our gifts of music for the glory of God, as we seek to faithfully serve in the work and ministry of Christ’s church.

Permanent Link | Posted in Music News at Monday, January 19th, 2009


Sermon: Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth?

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by The Rev. Dr. William C. Pender, January 18, 2009
I Samuel 3:1-20; John 1:43-51

Permanent Link | Posted in Sermon Archive at Sunday, January 18th, 2009


Sermon: Baptized in water…in Spirit

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by The Rev. Dr. William C. Pender, January 11, 2009
Genesis 1:1-5; Mark 1:1-11

Permanent Link | Posted in Sermon Archive at Sunday, January 11th, 2009


Sermon: Structure in Scripture

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by The Rev. Dr. Paul Rader, January 4, 2009
Jeremiah 312:7-14; John 1:1-18

Permanent Link | Posted in Sermon Archive at Sunday, January 4th, 2009


Al-Anon Meeting

For over 55 years, Al-Anon (which includes Alateen for younger members) has been offering strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. It is estimated that each alcoholic affects the lives of at least four other people… alcoholism is truly a family disease. No matter what relationship you have with an alcoholic, whether they are still drinking or not, all who have been affected by someone else’s drinking can find solutions that lead to serenity in the Al-Anon/Alateen fellowship.

Al-Anon meets each Monday at noon in the Jesus’ Friends Classroom located on P2 (one level below the office)

Permanent Link | Posted in Adult News, Young Adult News at Saturday, January 3rd, 2009