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If you would be willing to serve the little ones or the big ones in some capacity we have a place for you. In many of the classes a team of folks rotate so you might only teach two or three months out of the nine. Contact Rebecca if you feel the calling to assist with Sunday School. We need you!! (posted June 30, 2004)
In observance of July 4th our church office will be closed Monday, July 5th. (posted June 30, 2004)
Our Sunday School classes have wrapped up their last session until next Fall. For the summer we will offer our “Sizzlin’ Summer Bible Study.” The dates are: June 30 and August 11 & 25. Meet in the courtyard with a picnic dinner for you and your family (drinks provided) at 6:00 PM. After dinner the adults will embark on a study with Jesse titled “Jesus and Paul” while the youth and kids will stay in the courtyard doing games, crafts etc. from “Christ’s Command to Go Into the World.” Plan to join us!! (posted June 30, 2004)
This year July the 4th is on Sunday. If you are traveling worship with a congregation in your area. If at home, start your day in worship with praise and thanksgiving to God. Join us for Worship on July the 4th! (posted June 30, 2004)
Sizzlin’ Summer Bible Study June 30 August 11, 25 6:00-7:30 PM Bring dinner for you and your family and a dessert to share, (the church will provide drinks). Following dinner the adults will have a lesson on “Jesus and Paul” in the parlor. The kids and teens will stay outside for a fun lesson with crafts, drama, games, and a story. (posted June 30, 2004)
There are many ways in which you can serve your church. One of those ways is to volunteer some time this summer to answer the phone in the church office while our church secretary is on vacation. Please consider giving some time on the following dates: June 16th - 18th, 23rd - 25th, and July 21st - 23rd. (A couple, or a few hours or a day if possible). Call the church office if you can volunteer some time. (posted June 11, 2004)
The halls of FPC were filled with the sounds of children again this week. The Lynne Flowers’ preschoolers have been on vacation since mid May and those of us who work in the church miss them when they’re gone. This week, however, many of them were back for our Vacation Bible School. Their being here has put a spring in my step, for there’s nothing like children to bring out the joy in ones’ soul. I learned as a young teacher how the spirit of a child seeps into your very being and permeates you, changes you somehow. In my first teaching job here in the Valley, I had a 4th grade classroom with only 3 children, Samantha, Eric, and Rafael. They were as different as could be and all of them had a lesson to teach me. Samantha was sophisticated and worldly. She wasn’t afraid to speak her mind, yet she wore her heart on her sleeve. She taught me that it’s okay to stand up for yourself even if you shed a tear or two doing so. Eric was an artist. He was introspective and deep. He had a gentle heart but had had a tough life and didn’t take anything from anybody. From him I learned that not everybody has your best interest at heart. Rafael was a teddy bear. He loved unconditionally and demonstratively. He stole his mom’s jewelry that year to give me for Christmas, not because he wanted to take away from her, but because he so wanted to give and he had no money to buy anything. Jesus knew the value that children bring to our lives. He taught that we should come to him as children: pure, honest, without agendas. My prayer for this church is that it’s halls will always be filled with the laughter of children. Amen. Rebecca Villarreal, DCE (posted June 11, 2004)
Sunday, June 13th is Celebration Sunday at First Presbyterian Church. Meet with other church members immediately following the morning's Worship service in the Fellowship Hall where we will honor all members who are celebrating a birthday. Come and enjoy cake, coffee, punch and all sorts of goodies. (posted June 11, 2004)
To a service of worship by Mission Presbytery for the installation of The Reverend Kathy Treviño as pastor of First Presbyterian Church, San Benito, Texas on Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 3:00 PM. Reception to follow in the fellowship hall: 566 N. Reagan Street, (956) 399-2235 (posted June 11, 2004)
On behalf of our church family we express our sympathy to the families of Ethel Wiesehan and Ken Taylor. Ethel died on June 5, 2004 in New Braunfels. She grew up in Pharr and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. A graveside funeral service was held for her on Wednesday, June 9 at Valley Memorial Gardens. (posted June 11, 2004)
Saturday, June 12th from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon. Come and join us in the fellowship hall where breakfast will be provided! RIP clean sheets (you provide, any color). ROLL strips into bandages for mission hospitals and we’ll ship to Presbyterian Medical Benevolences (Houston). All are invited to join in the fun. A box will be available in the Parlor for clean donated sheets. (posted June 11, 2004)
On Thursday June 17 at 10:00 AM in the Parlor there will be a meeting for adults to plan our Confirmation Program for the Fall. If you’re interested in helping with Confirmation as a Covenant Partner or as a teacher for some of the coursework you are encouraged to attend this important meeting. (posted June 11, 2004)
After Sunday, May 2, First Presbyterian Church (FPC) faced a modest deficit of $3,442 when total revenues were compared with a target figure. Four weeks later (May 30) that same modest deficit had ballooned to $15,181. The sharp revenue decline in May is atypical; generally June and July are the poor revenue months for FPC. To be down by $15,181 after five months and facing June and July is a bit discomforting. It means that the staff will have to continue to look carefully at expenditures. It also means the congregation must review and update pledges and contributions if we are to meet our expectations for FPC. Let us continue to work on the gap between revenue and projected expenditures, and let us continue to thank God for His grace and love and for the abundant blessings He has bestowed upon us. John Graham Treasurer (posted June 11, 2004)
Our Sunday School classes have wrapped up their last session until next Fall. For the summer we will offer our “Sizzlin’ Summer Bible Study.” The dates are:June 16, and 30 and August 11 and 25. Meet in the courtyard with a picnic dinner for you and your family (drinks provided) at 6:00 PM. After dinner the adults will embark on a study with Jesse titled “Jesus and Paul” while the youth and kids will stay in the courtyard doing games, crafts etc. from “Christ’s Command to Go Into the World.” Plan to join us!! (posted June 11, 2004)
If you would be willing to serve the little ones or the big ones in some capacity we have a place for you. In many of the classes a team of folks rotate so you might only teach two or three months out of the nine. Contact Rebecca if you feel the calling to assist with Sunday School. We need you!! (posted June 11, 2004)
Sizzlin’ Summer Bible Study June 16, 30, August 11, 25 6:00-7:30 PM Our format this year will be a picnic dinner in the courtyard (bring dinner for you and your family and a dessert to share, the church will provide drinks). Following dinner the adults will have a lesson on “Jesus and Paul” in the Parlor. The kids and teens will stay outside for a fun lesson with crafts, drama, games, and a story. Summer Mission Madness June 21-25 8:30 AM-4:30 PM The Youth of our church will volunteer two days at the Food Bank and two days at Habitat for Humanity. On Friday we will celebrate their efforts with a trip to Schlitterbahn at the Beach. (posted June 11, 2004)
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