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Our church will host a Concert of Bell Choirs on Sunday February 27, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. Choirs performing include our own Lynn Flowers Handbells: C. Douglas, Dir., Calvary Baptist Heart's Song: N. Lenz, Dir., and 1st Presbyterian Mission Bells of Hope: P. Hudsonpillar, Dir. This concert is presented by the McAllen Music Club. Donations will be accepted for their annual MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER. (posted February 15, 2005)
If you are interested in attending the Piano Recital on February 20th at 5:00 p.m., by Hector Reynoso, held at First Presbyterian Church, Edinburg TX you may come by and pickup tickets for a cost of $10.00 at the church office. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (posted February 15, 2005)
We will be deepening our prayer life during Lent with the help of John Indermark's book, "Traveling the Prayer Paths of Jesus" The book is a 6-week study with 7 readings each week focusing on an aspect of the prayer life of Jesus. Groups will begin meeting from the week of February 14, 2005 through the week of March 21, 2005. We need many more to participate and join this study. WE NEED ADDITIONAL HOSTS! Members who are hosting the group will determine the day and time of week to meet. PLEASE SIGN UP TODAY IN THE NARTHEX JOIN US FOR THIS PRAYER JOURNEY (posted February 15, 2005)
Events and activities happening around our church during the next two weeks:
The Worship Committee (posted February 15, 2005)
There is still space available for the retreat at Mo Ranch on February 21-22. The Rev. Dr. N. Graham Standish will be speaking on “A Matter of the Heart; Discovering the Sacred Center.” Lita has several of Dr. Standish’s books in the Resource Center if you’d like to check them out. Cost for the event is $105 for a single occupancy room and $70 for double occupancy. Several folks from our church are signed up to go. See Rebecca if you’d like more information. (posted February 15, 2005)
Interesting concept the U-Turn. You’re cruising along when it hits you, “Hey what am I doing, this isn’t right!” The theme of this year’s Mid Winter Youth Retreat at Mo Ranch was “U-Turn.” It’s a theme that adults and youth alike could relate to. After all each of us has had a U-Turn moment…or two. It’s that point in your life when you stop and realize you need to make a change. God is at work in those circumstances, lining things up so we see what wasn’t clear to us before. The scripture we studied was Acts 9:1-19. It’s the story of Paul on the road to Damascus. Paul had a U-Turn experience. As we learned working in groups, Paul’s encounter with Jesus influenced not only his life, but the lives of those around him. Adults and youth at Mo had their own stories to share but Saturday night presented itself as a major turning point for us all. We started out the evening with a dance followed by Worship. We all kicked up our heels at the dance; the kids had gotten comfortable with each other and everyone was out on the dance floor at one time or another. When it was time for Worship the MPT’s (Mid Winter Planning Team High Schoolers) told of experiences in which God woke them up to sense the trouble they were heading toward. Prayers were whispered and songs were sung before the kids were given the chance to pray with someone or go to a “prayer wall” and write their concerns on a large sheet of butcher paper. It was amazing to see the worries and problems that were disclosed. I couldn’t help but get misty eyed as I watched the hordes of kids wait in line to write down what they couldn’t speak of. After Worship, our group spent some time at the cross on the hill. It was cold and drizzly but the presence of God was among us. I don’t know how many U-Turns were made that night but I do know this, God’s spirit surrounded us and we were blessed. by Rebecca Villarreal, DCE (posted February 15, 2005)
Hector Reynoso will be presenting a Piano Recital on February 20 at 5:00 PM at FPC of Edinburg. This recital is a fundraising event with a threefold purpose. The funds gathered will benefit FPC of Edinburg, El Principe de Paz of Mercedes and El Instituto of Weslaco; 10% of the funds gathered will be given as a tithe offering to Mission Presbytery. Donation: $10.00. Reception will follow the Recital. (posted February 15, 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 February 15, 2005)
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