February 2025
VALENTINE'S BANQUET
Sunday, February 16, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. We invite you to join us for our “Not So Newlywed Game Champions Edition.” Childcare for younger children will be provided; a K-4 program with dinner will be at the PAD. The cost is $10/person.
WNA NUTRITION BASICS
Wednesday, February 19, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. Beth Silvers, a registered dietitian, and certified diabetes care and education specialist, will review how vitamins and minerals relate to hormones and enzymes, define carbs, proteins, and fat, and identify the best sources of each as part of a healthy diet. Dinner will be served. Cost: $5/person.
COLLECTION FOR OUR FRIENDS AT BMH
February 19 - 21, 4:00-7:00 pm & February 22, 9:00 am-noon, PAD. Declutter and give to others. Items needed include home decor, housewares, furniture, and new clothing (junior-ex large).
Sunday, February 16, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. We invite you to join us for our “Not So Newlywed Game Champions Edition.” Childcare for younger children will be provided; a K-4 program with dinner will be at the PAD. The cost is $10/person.
WNA NUTRITION BASICS
Wednesday, February 19, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. Beth Silvers, a registered dietitian, and certified diabetes care and education specialist, will review how vitamins and minerals relate to hormones and enzymes, define carbs, proteins, and fat, and identify the best sources of each as part of a healthy diet. Dinner will be served. Cost: $5/person.
COLLECTION FOR OUR FRIENDS AT BMH
February 19 - 21, 4:00-7:00 pm & February 22, 9:00 am-noon, PAD. Declutter and give to others. Items needed include home decor, housewares, furniture, and new clothing (junior-ex large).
March 2025
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN BAKE SALE
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 9:00 am, Fellowship Hall. Presbyterian Women will host their Annual Food Festival and Bake Sale. Proceeds will support various missions of Presbyterian Women throughout the year. If you plan to donate a food item, donations will be accepted on Friday, February 28, between 4-6 pm. Instructions and donation supplies can be picked up from the table by the reception desk.
ROADRUNNER'S TRIP TO FORT DOBBS
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Meet at church at 9:00 am. Free admission, but donations are appreciated. Watch this living history event unfold as reenactors portray soldiers and civilians during the Revolutionary War. Explore life at the fort as it was in the 1700's. There will be demonstrations, including historic weapons firings and cooking. Contact Connie Gesser.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN SUNDAY
Sunday, March 2, 2025, during service. We will receive an offering for Blanket Sunday. This mission, supported by Presbyterian Women, assists those in need. Consider donating to this ministry by making your check payable to First Presbyterian Church with Blanket Sunday in the memo line.
PLANNED GIVING MINISTRY – SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL AND A CHANCE TO QUIZ A LAWYER—FOR FREE!
Sunday, March 2, 10:00 am, Church Parlor. Please join the Planned Giving Ministry for fellowship and education during the Sunday School hour. Liz Sumner will discuss the basics of estate planning and answer any questions you may have about your estate planning needs. Liz spent most of her professional career practicing law in the areas of estate planning and estate administration. She is looking forward to hearing your questions and talking with you about planning your personal legacy.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, March 5, 2025. We will observe Ash Wednesday and the start of the Lenten season with a drive-thru Imposition of Ashes at noon in the Chapel Portico. We will have a simple meal at 5:15 pm in the Fellowship Hall, followed by a service at 6:00 pm in the Chapel.
MASTERPIECE MOMENTS: GUIDED YOGA AND MEDITATION WITH JESUS
Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Yoga will begin around 9:30am. No charge to attend the event, and it is open to 13 years or older. There will be guided chair yoga for those not comfortable sitting on the floor and an opportunity for meditation for those who do not want to participate in guided yoga. Email Rachel Commerford for more information.
WNA LENTEN STUDY: WEEK ONE
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. Wednesday Night Alive programming resumes. We will discuss the Prologue: Jesus in the Wilderness and Week 1: Jesus Among the Crowds from N.T. Wright's Book, "From Wilderness to Glory: Lent and Easter for Everyone." Rev. Daniel J. Commerford will lead the discussion. Dinner will be served.
WNA LENTEN STUDY: WEEK TWO
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. We will discuss Week 2: Jesus in Prayer from N.T. Wright's Book, "From Wilderness to Glory: Lent and Easter for Everyone." Mr. Charlie Grissom will lead the discussion. Dinner will be served.
WNA LENTEN STUDY: WEEK THREE
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. We will discuss Week 3: Jesus Among Friends and Week 4: Jesus Among Enemies from N.T. Wright's Book, "From Wilderness to Glory: Lent and Easter for Everyone." Mrs. Coleman Efird will lead the discussion. Dinner will be served.
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 9:00 am, Fellowship Hall. Presbyterian Women will host their Annual Food Festival and Bake Sale. Proceeds will support various missions of Presbyterian Women throughout the year. If you plan to donate a food item, donations will be accepted on Friday, February 28, between 4-6 pm. Instructions and donation supplies can be picked up from the table by the reception desk.
ROADRUNNER'S TRIP TO FORT DOBBS
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Meet at church at 9:00 am. Free admission, but donations are appreciated. Watch this living history event unfold as reenactors portray soldiers and civilians during the Revolutionary War. Explore life at the fort as it was in the 1700's. There will be demonstrations, including historic weapons firings and cooking. Contact Connie Gesser.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN SUNDAY
Sunday, March 2, 2025, during service. We will receive an offering for Blanket Sunday. This mission, supported by Presbyterian Women, assists those in need. Consider donating to this ministry by making your check payable to First Presbyterian Church with Blanket Sunday in the memo line.
PLANNED GIVING MINISTRY – SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL AND A CHANCE TO QUIZ A LAWYER—FOR FREE!
Sunday, March 2, 10:00 am, Church Parlor. Please join the Planned Giving Ministry for fellowship and education during the Sunday School hour. Liz Sumner will discuss the basics of estate planning and answer any questions you may have about your estate planning needs. Liz spent most of her professional career practicing law in the areas of estate planning and estate administration. She is looking forward to hearing your questions and talking with you about planning your personal legacy.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, March 5, 2025. We will observe Ash Wednesday and the start of the Lenten season with a drive-thru Imposition of Ashes at noon in the Chapel Portico. We will have a simple meal at 5:15 pm in the Fellowship Hall, followed by a service at 6:00 pm in the Chapel.
MASTERPIECE MOMENTS: GUIDED YOGA AND MEDITATION WITH JESUS
Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Yoga will begin around 9:30am. No charge to attend the event, and it is open to 13 years or older. There will be guided chair yoga for those not comfortable sitting on the floor and an opportunity for meditation for those who do not want to participate in guided yoga. Email Rachel Commerford for more information.
WNA LENTEN STUDY: WEEK ONE
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. Wednesday Night Alive programming resumes. We will discuss the Prologue: Jesus in the Wilderness and Week 1: Jesus Among the Crowds from N.T. Wright's Book, "From Wilderness to Glory: Lent and Easter for Everyone." Rev. Daniel J. Commerford will lead the discussion. Dinner will be served.
WNA LENTEN STUDY: WEEK TWO
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. We will discuss Week 2: Jesus in Prayer from N.T. Wright's Book, "From Wilderness to Glory: Lent and Easter for Everyone." Mr. Charlie Grissom will lead the discussion. Dinner will be served.
WNA LENTEN STUDY: WEEK THREE
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. We will discuss Week 3: Jesus Among Friends and Week 4: Jesus Among Enemies from N.T. Wright's Book, "From Wilderness to Glory: Lent and Easter for Everyone." Mrs. Coleman Efird will lead the discussion. Dinner will be served.
April 2025
WNA LENTEN STUDY: WEEK FOUR
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. We will discuss Week 5: Jesus in the City and Holy Week: Jesus on the Cross from N.T. Wright's Book, "From Wilderness to Glory: Lent and Easter for Everyone." Mr. Charles Gallman will lead the discussion. Dinner will be served.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN SPRING GATHERING
Saturday, April 5, 2025, Fellowship Hall.
RISE UP AGAINST HUNGER COMBINED SERVICE AND MISSION EVENT
Sunday, April 6, 11:00 am. Join us for a combined worship service at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary, followed by a mission opportunity with Rise Against Hunger in the Fellowship Hall.
WNA LENTEN STUDY: WEEK FIVE
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. We will discuss Easter Week: Jesus in Glory from N.T. Wright's Book, "From Wilderness to Glory: Lent and Easter for Everyone." Rev. Brad Simpson will lead the discussion. Dinner will be served.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 10:00 am.
FAITH FORMATION STATIONS OF THE CROSS
April 14—17, 2025, Sanctuary.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. We will discuss Week 5: Jesus in the City and Holy Week: Jesus on the Cross from N.T. Wright's Book, "From Wilderness to Glory: Lent and Easter for Everyone." Mr. Charles Gallman will lead the discussion. Dinner will be served.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN SPRING GATHERING
Saturday, April 5, 2025, Fellowship Hall.
RISE UP AGAINST HUNGER COMBINED SERVICE AND MISSION EVENT
Sunday, April 6, 11:00 am. Join us for a combined worship service at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary, followed by a mission opportunity with Rise Against Hunger in the Fellowship Hall.
WNA LENTEN STUDY: WEEK FIVE
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. We will discuss Easter Week: Jesus in Glory from N.T. Wright's Book, "From Wilderness to Glory: Lent and Easter for Everyone." Rev. Brad Simpson will lead the discussion. Dinner will be served.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 10:00 am.
FAITH FORMATION STATIONS OF THE CROSS
April 14—17, 2025, Sanctuary.