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Last Updated 5.8.08
NOTE: SUMMER HOURS BEGIN SUNDAY, MAY 25TH: 10:00 A.M., WORSHIP; NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
SUNDAY, MAY 11TH - PENTECOST SUNDAY
~ 9:15 a.m., Prayer in the sanctuary
~ 9:30 a.m., Education Hour; classes for all
~ 10:45 a.m., Worship; Sermon--'Hot Stuff!'; Acts 2: 1-21 and John 19: 19-23; Communion; Anthem from our new Children's Choir; following worship, fellowship and conversation in Fellowship Hall.
WEAR FLAME COLORS as a reminder of the Holy Spirit, which descended on disciples like fire.
BLANKET SUNDAY & MOTHER'S DAY: Church World Service supplies warm blankets to people in emergency need worldwide. Purchase a blanket in Fellowship Hall in memory or in honor of important women in your life, including your mother.
THIS WEEK
MONDAY: 7 p.m., Nominating Committee meets
TUESDAY: 7:30 p.m., Session meets
WEDNESDAY: 7:00 p.m., Choir rehearses
FRIDAY: Newsletter items due to church office.
NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 18TH - TRINITY SUNDAY
~ 9:15 a.m., Prayer in the sanctuary
~ 9:30 a.m., Education Hour; everyone gathers for an `End-of-Season` Trinity Sunday event!
~ 10:45 a.m., Worship; Sermon--'First Words, Last Words'; Genesis 1: 1-2 & 4a; Matthew 28: 16-20; following worship, fellowship and conversation in Fellowship Hall; 275th Anniversary Committee meets following worship.
- MONDAY, 2 p.m.: Faith Circle, at the church.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Vacation Bible School will be held June 16-20 in cooperation with and at Second Presbyterian Church. More info will follow soon!
THE FUTURE IS HERE!
Since the addition of the second floor of the office-education wing in the late 1980's, an elevator has been needed. At last, it is being installed, with work beginning March 24 and ending in mid-July. All three floors will be accessible by all.
The elevator will accommodate two persons plus a wheel chair, and will be located on the interior south wall of Fellowship Hall, the library (2nd) and the large room (lower level). The equipment room will be in the lower level.
Loss of usable space and an increase in the number of children using the lower level brings the opportunity to rearrange walls; replace worn carpet & outdated paint; enhance lighting; address fire/safety issues; and upgrade safety & communication needs.
Most of the elevator work is funded by monies designated by Presbyterian Women, a gift in memory of Bob Barcus; and a bequest from the estate of Jackie Martin. A fund drive to support the remaining work will `lift off` soon! The completion will do much to enhance our church's mission and ministry into the next 275 years!
Information on giving to this project will be mailed, but inquiries can be made any time to the pastor or church office.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
9:30 Sunday Mornings (except Memorial Day through Labor Day) - Classes for all ages, from toddler through senior high. Opportunities for youth service, worship, and fellowship opportunities are announced monthly and will be posted.
INFANT & TODDLER CARE is provided during worship each week. Child care and toddler lessons are provided during the worship hour for all.
CHILDREN'S CHURCH provides education for children in areas of worship and Bible stories. Children through grade 3 may participate. Children attend worship with families until the 'Children's Time' in worship, after which children may go to Children's Church or remain with their families. There is no Children's Church on Communion Sundays so that children may participate in the sacrament.
FAITH CIRCLE - meets at the church the 4th Monday of each month at 2 p.m.
MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST - is held (at the church unless otherwise announced) at 7:00 a.m. the 2nd Thursday of each month. No meetings June-September.
MEETING HOUSE SPRINGS CEMETERY - For more information about the recent archaelogical digs, continuing work on reclaiming the cemetery, and updates from the site, go to www.sacredgroundscarlisle.com
ADDITIONAL OFFICE E-MAIL ADDRESSES
Rev. Jon A. Black . . jblack.fpcarl@pa.net
Debby Madden . . . dmadden.fpcarl@pa.net
Church office. . . fpcarl@pa.net
Parking is available `behind` the church building in public lots, as well as areas near Line Jewelry. Also, you may use the parking garage 1/2 block south on Pomfret Street - enter on Pomfret. Walk to the church building 1/2 block north.
Church office hours begin at 9 a.m. M-F (lunch break at noon). Call 243-4612 for further information or inquiries, or to leave a voice mail message.
First Presbyterian Church is registered as an American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site #54.
Persons seeking information from church records, contact Weidner-Spahr Library at Dickinson College (www.archives@Dickinson.edu). Church records are in the special collections department. The Cumberland County Historical Society can be reached at: info@historicalsociety.com
THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - On the Square -
VISION STATEMENT:
Through God's love and power revealed in Jesus Christ and sealed by the Holy Spirit we are called into a community of lively faith. Honored with a rich Presbyterian heritage and committed to an enduring Christian witness, we respond to God's grace through ministries of CELEBRATION, worshiping God with gratitude and vitality and participating thankfully in community with each other;
FELLOWSHIP, connecting people with each other and God in a spirit of wholeness and care in Christ's name;
SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT, educating people of all ages for growth in faith and service;
OUTREACH, equipping members for local and global mission in Christ's name.
The Meeting House on the Square is where
deep roots are nurtured and growing branches are celebrated in Christ's name!
THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: WORSHIPING, EDUCATING, CONNECTING, EQUIPPING - IN CHRIST'S NAME
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