The Mission Market of First Presbyterian Church is open the first and third Sundays of every month (and during special events) in the fellowship hall. Sponsored by the Global Mission Committee, The Mission Market features fair trade crafts and foods from around the world. Located in the south end of the Fellowship Hall (old PW office), the market is open from 9:30-10:00, 10:30-11:00, and 12-12:30.
The market will not be open during Sunday school or Worship.

Upcoming Dates:

February 5 and 19

March 4 and 18

April 1 and 15

The Mission Market exists to provide an opportunity for members to purchase items made by low-income artisans and farmers. The income from these sales helps to lift families out of poverty, giving them hope for a better future for themselves and their children. In the fair trade model, the producers are paid a “down payment” when an order is placed so that they can buy supplies and sustain themselves as they work. When they deliver their goods to organizations such as SERRV and Equal Exchange, they receive the balance of their payment. Fair Trade organizations then provide the goods to craft markets and churches to recoup the payments and continue the process.

At The Mission Market you will find old favorites such as Olive Branch Olive Oil, fair trade coffee, tea and chocolate, global crafts and the opportunity to support Heifer Project International and Keep Hope Alive olive trees. New this year will be Out of the Blue granola from a Tennessee group, a new Congo Coffee that benefits Panzi Hospital (a mission partner of the Presbyterian church (USA) in the DRC), as well as many new products from SERRV and Partners for Just Trade and the Presbyterian Women’s cookbook.

Since The Mission Market will be an ongoing endeavor, sales tax will be charged on purchases. The small profit made on these sales will underwrite the market’s expenses and begin a fund to help emerging craft groups of our mission partners in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

http://www.serrv.org/product/bright-endeavors/united-states

http://www.serrv.org/product/craft-link/vietnam

http://partnersforjusttrade.org/ht/d/sp/i/9987/pid/9987%20

My February Shopping List for  The Mission Market (Open Sunday, Feb. 5 & 19)

Specials for “Souper Bowl” Sunday

From the U.S. Women’s Bean Project

• Spicy Split Pea Soup Mix $5.50

• Toni’s 10 Bean Soup Mix $5.50

For a romantic Valentine’s Day

• Love Buzz Coffee

• Dark Chocolate Bars

• Divine  After Dinner Mints

• Soy candles

• Candle holders

• Peruvian silver earrings

• Wallets for the “hard-to-buy-for” man

For the pantry

• Out of the Blue Granola $5.99

• Olive Branch Olive Oil $18.00

• Baking Cocoa $6.50

• Selected organic Teas $3.00

• Jams and Chutneys $6.50

• Wild Rice $10.00

• Couscous $4.75

• more Coffee!

We will meet at the church at 6:30 (game starts at 7:30) and walk or take the van over to the arena.

This class is an 11-week series, sponsored by the PC(USA), that focuses on Reformed theology and what it means to be a Presbyterian.  Such topics include the Reformed view of sin and salvation; Presbyterian polity; Worship and Sacraments; and mystery, faith, doubt and hope.  This class does require a commitment from its participants, which is why the cost is $10 (this includes all study materials).

There will be a 5-week break between the two sessions for a special Lenten study.

Leaders: William Pender (first 6 weeks) and Paul Rader (remaining 5 weeks)

Location: Classroom #2

Many scholars think that only seven of Paul’s letters are “genuine,” which means that six of them aren’t!  This class will explore the difference between “genuine” and “disputed” and what this may do for Biblical interpretation.

Leader: Paul Rader

Location: James Park Classroom

Approximately every other month, the congregation joins together for a meal after worship service.  These special meals are in addition to our usual Wednesday night meal and programs.

2012 Congregational Meals:

February 5 (12:15pm) – Catered

March 4 (12:15) – Catered

April 29 (12:15) – Catered (Rossini Festival)

June 18-June 21 (5:30) – Vacation Bible School

August 12 (12:15) – Catered (Homecoming-220 years)

August 19 (Time TBD) – Catered Breakfast (Rally Day)

October 7 (12:15) – Catered

November 11 (12:15) – Catered

2013

January 27 (12:15) – Catered

Cost: $10.00 for adults, $4.00 for ages 4-12, free for children 3 and under (unless otherwise posted).

The Adult Ministry Program at First Church is planning a trip to Eufaula, Alabama for their Annual Spring Pilgrimage. March 30 may seem a long way away, but we need to secure rooms and our motor coach transportation. We plan to stay at the recently refurbished Lakepoint State Resort Lodge located on beautiful Lake Eufaula.

We need your help, so mark your calendars and invite friends, neighbors and even relatives to join us.

Additional information will be forthcoming. Give us a call if you have any questions.

For more information, visit: http://www.eufaulapilgrimage.com

Earl and Peggy Hagler
546-0063
phagler822@comcast.net

Who: 6th grade – 12th grade
When: Normally, on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, from 12:15 – 2:00pm.
Where: The “Promised Land” area, upstairs from where you exit the front left of the Sanctuary.
What: A variety of activities, and an opportunity to pray together.
Why: To have fun and increase our fellowship as brothers and sisters in the church family!