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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the relief agency of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A.) which works ecumenically with such partners as Church World Service--has dispatched $300,000 in emergency assistance from One Great Hour of Sharing funds to agencies providing immediate relief to tsunami victims. PDA officials say they hope to raise $2.5 million in relief funds. To make a donation, contribute through regular church channels; visit the PDA website at www.pcusa.org/pda; send checks to PC(USA) Individual Remittance Processing, #DR000167, P. O. Box 643700 Pittsburgh, PA 15264-6700 or call Presbytel at 800-872-3283 to donate by telephone. (posted January 13, 2005)
If you indicated on your 2005 Estimate of Giving Card that you would like to have offering envelopes for the year they are located on one of the tables in the narthex. Each box is labeled with your family name and boxes are in alphabetical order. If you haven't picked yours up yet come by the church office during the week or you can pick them up on Sunday. (posted January 13, 2005)
A service of meditation,scripture, silence, song,and candles. Please join us on Tuesday, January 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. (posted January 13, 2005)
In accordance with The Book of Order Session has called for our annual meeting of the congregation on Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 7:00 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to review the terms of call for the pastor and hear reports of the session on the 2005 budget along with plans for the coming year. This will be an evening of desserts that will be served. More to follow. (posted January 13, 2005)
The Wednesday Bible study is meeting in the Parlor every Wed. at 10:00 a.m. (posted January 13, 2005)
SCOTTISH CULTURAL FESTIVAL OF SOUTH TEXAS, INC. Proudly offers an evening of Celtic entertainment FEBRUARY 25, 2005 at First Presbyterian Church 104 South 12th Street McAllen, Texas Featuring Loretta Thompson & her Heritage Band Music and Songs of My Heritage From Englewood Colorado
Dinner Catered by Cornerstone Grill For reservations please call Barbara Hervey at 956-631-4948 (posted January 13, 2005)
On Sunday, January 30, 2005 at our morning worship we will ordain and install our elders for the Class of 2007, ordain and install our youth elder, and ordain and install two who will fill unexpired terms. Please plan on being present for worship as we celebrate the ministry of our new elders. (posted January 13, 2005)
Confirmation classes have resumed. Confirmands will meet upstairs in the Sr. High Room on Sundays at 3:30 p.m. (posted January 13, 2005)
There are several folks in our church that serve on committees at the Presbytery level. They are good contacts for us as they carry our voices to the broader church. Let them know if you have an idea, a concern, or just want to hear what their committee is up to. They are: Jesse Thornton- Committee on Ministry, This committee serves as pastor and counselor of ministers. They also facilitate relations between congregations, ministers and Presbytery. Rebecca Villarreal- Chair of Education and Congregation Nurture Division, This division strengthens congregational life and enables congregations to nurture their members by addressing training and curriculum appropriate for their needs. Pat Moyer- General Council, This is a committee which does long range planning, supervises the committees and divisions, and plans Presbytery meetings. Barbara Montemayor and Mary Cloud- Camp, Conference, and Retreat Committee, This committee develops camp and conference programs consistent with the mission of the Presbytery. (posted January 13, 2005)
Last week I was at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary taking a class on Biblical Interpretation. It’s a daunting task to attempt to interpret the Bible. Men and women have been trying for thousands of years and yet there is still much written on the subject. I went with many questions. Among them:
I hoped to get answers to some of my questions. I did come back with information that is helpful in my quest for understanding. I did meet new friends and visit with old ones. I did come home with a bunch of new resources. God Bless You and Happy New Year! by Rebecca Villarreal, DCE (posted January 13, 2005)
Again this year we will offer small group studies during Lent, in members’ homes. The book that we will be using is 'Traveling The Prayer Paths of Jesus by John Indermark'. The studies will be one hour, once a week, at a time of your choosing. The classes will begin the week of February 14 and continue for 6 weeks ending the week of March 21. If you are willing to have a study in your home, please contact Rebecca at 682-2836. (posted January 13, 2005)
The Schneiders thank all of you for your words, deeds, thoughts and prayers for mama. I know she's with her Savior, dad and the angels now, and that her quality of life is now the best ever. God bless all of you. The Schneider family (posted January 13, 2005)
We extend our Christian sympathy to the family of Ben Smith on the loss of Peggy Smith who died on January 4, 2005 in Fort Worth, Texas. Ben and Peggy had relocated to Fort Worth a few months ago and were living in Trinity Terrace. A Memorial service was held for Peggy at Trinity Terrace Friday, January 7th and burial was conducted in Houston. If you would like to send a card, note, or letter to Ben please contact him at the following address: 1600 Texas Street #421, Fort Worth, TX 76102. The Smith family has asked that memorial gifts be sent to Su Casa de Esperanza in honor of Peggy. (posted January 13, 2005)
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