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You know all those camp songs your kids and youth come home singing after summer camp at John Knox Ranch like “Blindman”, I’m a Little Cookie and Herman the Worm? You know how you wish you and they could hear them over and over again? Well, now you can! The CD “Songs Around the Fire” is available through the Resource Center for $20.00. Checks can be made payable to Mission Presbytery Outdoor Ministries. Come by the Resource Center, pick up a CD and surprise your camper with this CD for Valentine’s Day. (posted January 28, 2003)
What is Taizé (pronounced “teh-záy”)? Come and see on Sunday, February 16, 2003 at 6:00 pm in the fellowship hall. This is a new worship service our Worship Committee has been planning over the last several weeks. A Taizé service offers meditative music, prayers, and time for reflection. Silence is one of the main components of this service for worshippers who are seeking peace, harmony, and spiritual connection through the simple, candle-lit service. During this 45-minute service, we will sing uncomplicated, repetitive songs, light candles, hear scripture, pray and mediate, following a simple order of worship. There is no sermon or prepared message in traditional Taizé services. The service seeks to speak to each person’s spiritual needs through music, scripture readings, prayer, and meditation. A Swiss Protestant named Brother Roger started the model for this unique, spiritually uplifting service after World War II in the burgundy region of France. His intention was to reconcile Christians who had been divided by centuries of theological and doctrinal conflict. Today, the small French village of Taizé where Brother Roger held the first service still attracts Christians from around the world. Come, invite your friends, and join with your sisters and brothers, for this worship of peace, harmony, silence, and meditation. (posted January 28, 2003)
The Fellowship Committee promotes and provides opportunities to interact socially and simply enjoy the company of our church family. Our activities most often include some form of “breaking bread together.” The Committee has three goals for 2003. Increasing the membership of the committee, publicizing activities and menus, and providing reception for those leaving our congregation. If “Serving” is high on your list of spiritual gifts, or if you enjoy providing opportunities for Christian fellowship, this is the committee for you! Call the church office if you would like to volunteer and let us know. (posted January 28, 2003)
What is Islam? What Do Muslims believe and practice? What is the heart of their faith? This is your opportunity to learn more. On February 5, 2003 at 6:00 PM we will get together for First Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall. We have a special program planned to help our congregation learn more about the Muslim religion. Our guests that evening will be three members of the Islamic Society of South Texas who will lead our discussion. We are honored to have Dr. Mohammed Farooqui, President, Islamic Society of South Texas and Professor and Chair of the Biology Department at UTPA, Dr. Hassan Ahmad, Professor of Chemistry at UTPA and Dr. Ibrahim El-Amin, Professor of Chemistry at UTPA. Please join us at 6:00 PM for a meal, fellowship, and an informative program! (posted January 28, 2003)
Congratulations to Victoria Montemayor and the McAllen Memorial High School Constitution Team who recently was named state champion in the We The People, The Citizen and the Constitution competition in Austin January 4. Victoria, a member of our Senior High Youth group, is part of the 13-member team. As the winning team, they will be sent to Washington, DC in April to compete against the top team from each state. Well done, Victoria, and we wish you the best in the national competition! (posted January 28, 2003)
Earlier this year, the Women of the Church voted to produce and publish a cookbook. Since Presbyterians love to eat, we have the advantage of having many very good recipes within our families. We wish to publish these recipes for all of us to enjoy. If you are one of our Winter Guests, you are invited to participate. Your recipes will help provide us with ties throughout the United States and Foreign Countries. It is also a good time to get to know others within the church. Our organizational meeting is planned for an hour on Monday, January 27, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. in the church parlor. We will have snacks (of course, this is about food.) If you would like to be a part of the "Cookook Team" but can't attend the meeting, please call the First Presbyterian Church office. Remember, there is always something each one of us can do. (posted January 27, 2003)
We are making plans to light up your summer with a Vacation Bible School curriculum titled "Lighthouse Kids-Showing God's Light" We will need folks who could help in the following areas: Art/Crafts, Missions, Music, Recreation Food, Set-up crew, and people to run errands This will be a great event if we all pitch in. Mark your caledar, June 11-14 and be ready to help when called upon! (posted January 27, 2003)
The new 2003 Offering Envelopes have arrived! You may pick up your box of envelopes starting Sunday, January 12, in the church narthex or during the week from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (posted January 9, 2003)
Session has called our Annual Congregational Meeting for Sunday, January 19, 2003. We will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a meal and reports from session. Please plan to be present of a time of food and fellowship. Church members may check the calendar page for additional information. (posted January 9, 2003)
The Wednesday Morning Bible study group will begin to meet again once a week at 10:00 a.m. in the church parlor. This study group which is lead by Rev. Jesse Thornton is finishing up a study on Revelation and in February will begin a new study on the book of Acts. Come and join members of the congregation as well as others from the community who meet together for a time of study and fellowship. (posted January 9, 2003)
On January 12, 2003 the congregation of First Presbyterian Church will be installing and ordaining Elders for the class of 2005. Class of 2005 Wileen King James Barnes Michael Pullen Maynard Kreidler Patti Koo Carol Crosby Joanna Simpson (posted January 9, 2003)
Once a month after our Sunday Worship Service we all get together at the fellowship hall to celebrate all birthdays and anniversaries for that month. Don't miss out on this months celebration! January 12, 2003. We will also be welcoming the seven new elders for the class of 2005! Join us for a time of fellowship and refreshments. (posted January 9, 2003)
Our classes will resume on January 12th. (posted January 9, 2003)
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