Events/Youth
* * * EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH * * * *
LENTEN NOONTIME ORGAN CONCERT SERIES!
On Feb. 29, a 5-part organ concert series begins. These are followed by soup lunches. These concerts provide a time of meditation on the Lenten journey. Concerts are held on Wednesdays, and begin at noon (Feb. 29 – Mar. 28). Organists from the community will perform as follows: Feb. 29 (Brian Rotz); Mar. 7 (Shirley King); Mar 14 (Andy Hoke); Mar. 21 (Steve Middernacht; and Mar. 27 (Shirley King, with spoken word by Rev. Jon Black). Your donation of $5 for the soup lunch will go to Project SHARE.
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(Choir rehearsal, every Wednesday evening @ 7 PM)
Monday, Feb. 6, 7 PM: Board of Deacons meets
Thursday, Feb. 9, 7:30 AM: Men’s Breakfast, Fairgrounds Diner
Thursday, Feb. 9, 7 PM: Book Club meets
Sunday, Feb. 12 (Ordinary 6). DETAILS AT “WORSHIP/SERMONS” PAGE.
Sunday, Feb. 12, 4:00 PM: Faculty Recital by First Presbyterian organist Dr. Shirley S. King, at First Lutheran Church (corner of Bedford & High Sts.) She is joined by organist Brian Rotz, St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 7:30 PM: Session meets
Thursday, Feb. 16, 6-7:30 PM: Girl Scouts meet
Sunday, Feb. 19 (Transfiguration of the Lord). 9:15 AM: Prayer, in the sanctuary. 9:30 AM: Education hour; classes for all. 10:45 AM: Worship. Sermon by guest pastor, Rev. Charles Best. After worship, the Prayer Community meets. Fellowship Hour is a Valentine Luncheon hosted by the Parish Life Committee, followed by crafts for the children & youth. (Sign up in Fellowship Hall.)
Monday, Feb. 20: President’s Day
Wednesday, Feb. 22, Ash Wednesday. At 5:30, come to the Gathering Room for a “Simple Meal” of soup, bread & beverage. Remain for a brief vespers service around the tables in the Gathering Room that includes Communion. (Choir rehearsal followsat 7 PM.)
Saturday, Feb. 25, 10 AM – 3 PM: Officers’ Retreat, Silver Spring PC. Carpooling is available at First Church (departing 9:30 AM.)
Sunday, Feb. 26 (LENT 1). 9:15 AM: Prayer, in the sanctuary. 9:30 AM: Education Hour; classees for all. 10:45 AM: Worship. Sermon: “Flood Insurance.” Scripture: Mark 1:9-15. After worship, conversation & refreshments in Fellowship Hall.
Monday, Feb. 27, 2 PM: Faith Circle meets
Monday, Feb. 27, 7:30 PM: “Space for God” group meets
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 9:30 AM: Carlisle Presbytery meets at Mechanicsburg PC
Wednesday, Feb. 29, noon: Lenten Noontime Organ Concert Series begins. This first concert features organist Brian Rotz, Music Director/Organist at St. John’s Episcopal Church. The concert is followed by a soup luncheon with all proceeds ($5 donation suggested) going to Project SHARE.
Friday, Mar. 2. World Day of Prayer
Mar. 11. Daylight Savings Time begins.