Church Announcements - May 19, 2013

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    OUR CHURCH NEWS
    May 19, 2013
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TO OUR VISITORS:  Thank you for joining us for worship.  We seek to be a friendly, inclusive and welcoming church.  We hope your worship experience is fulfilling.  We would like to tell you more about our church. Please fill out the Visitor Card located in the pew and place it in the offertory plate, or hand the card to an usher.

INVITATION TO CHURCH: Offer the Invitation!  Share the blessings of God's love, hope and guidance, by inviting someone to church!

CONGRATULATION: Congratulations to Dana Daniels on her marriage to Steven White on May 11, 2013.  We wish them a wonderful happy life together.

BIBLE STUDY: Unit III “A Call to Holy Living” This morning is “Hope Through Stewardship” Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11.  Please join us in the Sanctuary following Coffee Time.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP: Following Sunday School we will go hiking at boulder field.

DINNER AND DISCUSSION: Dinner & Discussion for May will be rescheduled for mid-June.  Watch the bulletin for an update.

A GREAT WAY TO GET TO KNOW YOUR CHURCH FAMILY MEMBERS: Consider volunteering to assist with Coffee Time!  We are always looking for people who would be willing to serve at coffee time, and it’s a great way to get to know the members of all ages.  Please call the church office )570-824-2478( if you would be willing to give a little of your time for your church.

SAVE THE DATE!  SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22^nd FPC 3^rd ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT/FAMILY PICNIC: Get your practice in this summer because golf is back at FPC. Help support the Deacon's mission by joining us at 12:00 noon on September 22^nd  for an afternoon of golf. A family picnic will follow.  The tournament will be held at Four Seasons Golf Club in Exeter. The family picnic will begin between 4:00 and 5:00 as golfers come off of the course, to be followed by the awards ceremony. Registration forms are available from the church office. Golf Registration is $75.00/person.  Checks are to be made out to FPC with FPCG on the memo line. Picnic registration is free to friends and family. The deacons are again supporting Ruth's Place, S.A.F.E., "Dinner for Kids", and Fun In The Park. Additionally they will be inviting )at no charge( 20 veterans and/or active servicemen to participate.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Come One, Come All, To the “Everywhere Fun Fair” Vacation Bible School!  Dates are June 25, 26, & 27 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.  The Vacation Bible School is free and open to the public.  A light meal will be served at 6:00 p.m.  For information, or the register please contact Pam at the church office, or via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  Volunteers are needed!!  If you would like to help please contact Pam. 

BBQ AND STRAWBERRY SOCIAL: The Annual BBQ & Strawberry Social will be held on Sunday June 30^th following worship.  Come enjoy ice cream sundaes, a great bbq, and wonderful fellowship, all on the front lawn!

CHILDREN’S SERVICE CENTER 12^TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING MONDAY JUNE 3^RD: The tournament will be held at the Huntsville Golf Club in Shavertown.  9:00 a.m. shotgun start.  For more information please call Liz Hibbard, Director of Development )570( 825-6425 ext. 535. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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The Gospel of Christ is proclaimed in its multifaceted manifestations.  Living the Gospel, takes precedence over dogma.  Inclusion, acceptance and imagination are vital parts of our vision of God's kingdom.