Announcements for the Week of March 7th
Prayer List: Berta Weathersbee School (First Presbyterian’s Adopted School), Ella Mae Houston, Parks Sandifer, Bob Lawrence, Barbara Brown (Betty Wallace’s sister), Mark Shryock (Dave & Ann Fischer’s son-in-law), Ray Anderson, Andy Simmons, our soldiers in Iraq: Asa Thurman, Major Philip S. Mullenix, M.D. (grandson of Margaret Schuyler), Michael Redmond, Lee Pearce (Drinkard’s son-in-law). A prayer request may be written on a blue card, located in the Narthex, and placed in the offering plate or turned in to the church office.
The flowers are given today to the glory of God by the Presbyterian Youth Connection in loving memory of Debbie LeGodais and in great thanksgiving for her gifts of time and loving care to our youth and our youth program.
Welcome to our Presbyterian Youth Connection Sunday! We welcome Beth Duttera Newman as our guest preacher. Beth is a graduate of our youth program and is the daughter of Drs. Julian and Sue Duttera. She graduated from LaGrange High School in 1986 and is a graduate of Davidson College and Columbia Theological Seminary. She has served as the Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Asheville, NC and most recently served at Swannanoa Presbyterian Church in North Carolina. She is married to Brownie Newman and they have two daughters, Tess and Lizzie.
Deacons on call today are Rob Polk at 8:30 and James Tomlinson at 11:00.
The Children’s Worship leaders today are the Polks & Brodericks. Next week, the leaders will be the Terrys & Woodys.
Callaway Concert Series: Sergiu Schwartz, violinist, will perform at Callaway Auditorium on Monday, March 22nd, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. For ticket information call 706 880-8351 or visit www.lagrange.edu/callawayconcertseries
The Board of Deacons is sponsoring a “Clay Shoot” on March 20th at 1:00 p.m. in LaGrange. This event is for all ages, and we encourage all who attend to bring their children. Clays and refreshments will be provided. Please bring your own shotgun and shells. Contact James Tomlinson at 706-523-2544 or jtomlinson@jetcontractors.com to obtain directions to the event.
Weekly Events
The Men’s Bible Study meets on Wednesdays at 6:45 a.m. in the small dining room. A complimentary breakfast is served. Brogdon Nichols will provide breakfast this week. All men are invited.
The First Presbyterian exercise class meets on Mondays at 2:00 p.m.; Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.; and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. The leaders of this class are Janis Kish and Jane Foster. While designed for participants age 55 and older, the class welcomes persons of any age.
Women of all ages are welcome to enjoy Bible study in a relaxed, informal atmosphere as we join in fellowship, prayer and open discussion of The Old Testament prophets. Membership in First Presbyterian is not required. We meet weekly on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the meeting room.
Christian Education
The Wednesday night program begins with supper at 5:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The menu for this week is Hoisin Chicken with Stir-Fry and Steamed Vegetables. During the Lenten season, there will be special music and meditation in the Sanctuary during the worship time beginning at 6:15 p.m., focusing on “Jesus’ Passion for LaGrange.” These services will be meditative opportunities to ponder ways that Jesus’ work of deliverance and restoration actually goes forward in our churches, schools, medical facilities, and social service agencies.
The newly formed Presbyterian Young Adult group meets on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Eric Brown Building. Supper is served. Mike Pauley is facilitating this group.
The Middle School and High School PYC Choir meets at 5:00 p.m. today in the Sanctuary for their final rehearsal. They will sing in the 11:00 a.m. worship service at Loyd Presbyterian next Sunday, March 14th and at First Presbyterian on March 21st. The Middle School and High School PYCwill not have a regular meeting tonight.
Dr. DeCelle is leading the Celebrations Class in a study of “Why Character Matters”. The study will focus on developing the capacity to live a Christian life by building personal virtue. Dr. DeCelle will use several sources of material including a new book by N. T. Wright. Any who are interested in this study or in joining the fellowship of the Celebrations Class are invited to attend. The Celebrations Class meets in the Broad Street building on the third floor in Room 317.
Witness and Service
The dates for this year’s Camp Viola are June 27th – July 1st. We will sponsor, staff, and supervise an overnight camp with a Christian emphasis for underprivileged youth to attend at no cost. We appreciate the partnership with Loyd Presbyterian Church, and plans are being made now! Coleman Vice and Lorri Whitney have again committed to lead as Co-Directors and will soon begin the application process for Youth Counselors. Volunteers will also be needed for the many various elements of camp. If you have an interest in participating in one of the primary external missions of First Presbyterian, please send an email to wendy.zwilling@mindspring.com or contact the church office.
Camp Viola Work Day: On Saturday, April 17th, there will be a clean-up day at Camp Viola to help prepare them for the spring and summer camp season. Adults and Youth, if you are available to work, meet at the church at 8:30 a.m. to ride the church bus or meet at Camp Viola at 9:00 a.m.
The Thursday lunch program needs your help. We have an immediate need for volunteers. This extremely important ministry serves meals in our fellowship hall and delivers meals to homebound seniors every Thursday. It is staffed by volunteers. Our volunteers come in all shapes, sizes, ages, and abilities. With so many different jobs available, there is something for everyone’s strengths and schedule. Give us three hours a week or one hour a quarter. We are looking for drivers, substitute drivers, servers, substitute servers, program coordinator, and assistant program coordinator. These positions are easy, fun, and extremely fulfilling. If you have a desire to serve others and are available just a few hours a week, this is the place for you. Please contact Betti Martin at (706) 882-7991 or bjmartin@bellsouth.net.