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THE MESSENGER
SOME THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE!
Seeing Chr ist in the face of oth er s
Presbyterians Today, a monthly magazine published by the Presbyterian
Mission Agency, is making an offer we hope you can’t refuse! They are willing
to bet that you like what you see by sending any non-subscriber a free oneyear subscription with no strings attached. In addition to a free subscription, every reader receives:
• Free Advent calendar
• Free Lenten devotional
• Free digital access to the entire Presbyterians Today website and archive
And to further contribute to your reading pleasure, Presbyterian Outlook, the independent biweekly magazine on the Presbyterian Church (USA), is offering a free 6
month subscription!
Of course, they’re both hoping that you’ll enjoy their magazines so much that you’ll
want to renew next year (or in six months)—but that’s entirely up to you.
Just contact the church office at 587-0178 if you’d like to be signed up for your free
subscriptions, but do hurry, as this offer will not last long.
Upcoming Deadlines for Messenger!
Fri., Feb 13 at 12 PM and Fri., Feb 27 at 12 PM
Saturday, Feb.14 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Teen Center renovation.
Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. – Ash Wednesday
service in the Sanctuary
Friday, Feb. 20 at 12:30 p.m. – Chloe Wells Circle in
Heritage Hall
Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. – All church potluck
dinner in Heritage Hall.
Friday, February 27 at 7 p.m. – Club 78 lock-in
February 3, 2015
Sunday Worship
Schedule
There is an old rabbinic saying that disciples want to follow their
teacher so closely that they will be covered by the dust of their
Rabbi as he leads them.
We who are Christians want to follow our Lord Jesus. But are
you ever uncertain what that means? Do you wish you could understand Jesus’ teachings at a deeper level, and especially what
they mean for your life? Wouldn’t it help to be with others who
are asking the same questions about their faith and life?
8:30 & 11 a.m.
Worship
9:45 a.m. Church
School
ASH
WEDNESDAY
February 18
Let’s do it!
Calendar Highlights & Events
Saturday, Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – Pancake
Breakfast in Heritage Hall to help raise funds for the
renovation of the Teen Center.
First Presbyterian
Church
Granville, Ohio
Daily Psalm Readings
Feb 4 - Feb 17
Wednesday:
Psalm 16
Thursday:
Psalm 142
Friday:
Psalm 6
Saturday:
Psalm 138
Sunday:
Psalm 113
Monday:
Psalm 112
Tuesday:
Psalm 30
Wednesday:
Psalm 48
Thursday:
Psalm 80
Friday:
Psalm 32
Saturday:
Psalm 118
Sunday:
Psalm 46
Monday:
Psalm 85
Tuesday:
Psalm 28
For the six weeks of Lent we’ll be gathering in small groups to
• Explore what Matthew’s Gospel says and means
• Make connections with our daily lives
• Encourage one another to live according to what we are
learning
You’ll find more information on the particulars inside. Sign up by
filling out the form online at www.granpres.org, or stop by the
table in Heritage Hall on Sunday. You can also call the church office and Susan or Doris will help you sign up.
To make sure as many people can participate as possible, eight
different times are available. But to have the ‘small group’ experience work, each group is limited to ten people. Give your first,
second and third choice of times so we can find a spot for everyone.
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Service
At 7:30 p.m.
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THE MESSENGER
THE MESSENGER
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ON THE JOURNEY . . .
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I’m so grateful to the Discernment team for seeing our deep craving
for connecting to God and to each other in authentic, honest ways. I’m
grateful to the Small Group team for executing the details and making
this happen. And I’m grateful to our trained facilitators for serving by
leading these groups and our hosts for their gift of hospitality.
Catch the Enthusiasm
So many good things are available to us, so please, get these dates on your calendars!
• MIDDLE SCHOOL (CLUB 78) LOCK-IN February 27 at 7 p.m.
• KIRKMONT CENTER SUMMER CAMP – Registration is now open at
Questions? Contact me, John Weigand, Jeff Kurtz, Karen Cowie, Bill
Acklin, Susan Zingraf, or Suzy Henry to learn more.
•
www.kirkmontcenter.com
Better yet, sign up, and come and see!
Blessings,
Karen
Lenten Small Groups
WHEN
Sundays 8:45 –
10:30 AM
Sundays
4 – 6 PM
Tuesdays
9:30 – 11:30 AM
Tuesdays
7 – 9 PM
Wednesdays
7 – 9 PM
Thursdays
1 -3 PM
Thursdays
7 – 9 PM
Fridays
7 – 9 PM
LIKELY
FACILITAOR(S)
HOST(S)
WHERE
Laura Hill
Stephanie & Bill
Knobeloch
TBD
Kendal/
Common Room
John Weigand
TBD
Myra and Tom
Gallant
Paula and Bob
Hinebaugh
Evelyn Walker
TBD
Suzy Henry
Susan & Joe
Leithauser
Shannon and
Greg Phlegar
Deb Hibler
Mel and Reed
Fraley
LuAnn and
Keith Duffus
Barb Martin
Church
Kendal
205 Denison
Drive, Granville
Church
582 Granville St.,
Newark
27 Clouse Lane,
Granville
113 Merywen
Circle, Granville
CHILDCARE?
Possible
Yes, at
Church
No
Possible
Possible
No
Possible
Yes
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - June 8-12. Registration
ONLINE beginning March 29. Last Day – May 18
And Last But Not Least . . .
ALL CHURCH EVENT – September 13
On September 13, the Youth and Children’s Ministry has a great morning in store for
our entire congregation. MaryAnn McKibben Dana, author of Sabbath in the Suburbs
is coming to FPC! She will preach, teach adult Sunday school, and hold a lunch forum
on “Sabbath from Technology”. MaryAnn will facilitate and empower us to live boldly
in our culture, while finding the time that is so very precious to living abundantlySabbath. Please get this on your calendar and be a part of this blessed opportunity for
our church, our family, our faith and our souls. There is no age limit, everyone is included.
Employment Opportunity: Child care worker needed from 9:45 – 12:15 p.m. on
Friday mornings. If interested, please call Ellen.
Volunteer Opportunity: The Nursery and Preschool would love to have you one
hour a month, to hold babies, supervise toddlers and get to know and love our youngest family members. Please call Ellen you are interested.
Ellen
DEACON PARISH CARE - PARISH PERSONALS
Continued prayers for Fran Oliver Bellman, Judy Farris, Carolyn
Gamble, Larry and Sue Murdock, Charlotte Senn, and Maureen
Van Kirk. Prayers for those from our church family serving overseas in
the military: Parker Buell, nephew of Ellen Clark. Please contact Jennie Richards, our Prayer Chain Coordinator, at 366-3102 or email to: pnjrichards@
roadrunner.com if you would like your prayer request sent to the Circle of Prayer.
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MISSION EVENT
Mark your calendars for March 21!
The Mission committee is planning a community service day and dinner for families
and groups. We will do service in our community and then return to the church to
share the experience with one another over dinner. At that time we will also learn
about International Mission in the Presbyterian church. As part of this service day and
dinner, we will be welcoming Jed and Jenny Koball, Presbyterian mission co-workers in
Peru who work closely with churches to better partner internationally. Look for more
information at the end of February to sign up to be a volunteer for this special Mission
event.
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WANTED: DONATIONS FOR PRESCHOOL ROOM
Need A Place For Your No Longer Wanted Items?
• Floor puzzles (the big pieces work well)
• Dress-up clothes & accessories (boy and girl options)
• Realistic-sized play food
• Baby doll clothing and bottles
• Matchbox car track (esp. with loops!)
1.
• Fisher Price trains (or other plastic train sets)
• Books about trucks
The church preschool room is looking for donations
from this list to enhance our children’s play experience. If you would like to donate
any of the gently used items mentioned, we would be happy to take them off your
hands. Please call Ellen if you have any questions, and thank you!!
NEXT POT LUCK DINNER FEBRUARY 25
The next all Church pot luck dinner will be held on Wednesday,
February 25, at 6 p.m. in Heritage Hall. Bring a dish to share and
come join in the fun. See you February 25!
THANK YOU
The Youth of FPC would love to give a huge thank you to the
church for supporting our summer trips by buying subs! We sold
186 subs and made over $1,000 dollars. This money will help our
youth go on their mission trip to Washington DC, this summer, and
the Youth Choir to go on its 2016 summer tour! This could not
have happened without the tireless work of our youth, parents, advisors, and staff. We thank everyone who picked up groceries, set up tables, weighed
salami, or chopped lettuce. We are blessed to have such an active and passionate
church family!
With deep gratitude,
Trip, Joy, and Ellen
THANK YOU
Ken and I are so grateful for the cards, phone calls, visits, and especially the meals that
we received while I was recuperating from my hip surgery. Thanks to our amazing
church family!
Marcy Loats
STEPHEN MINISTRY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How does Stephen Ministry benefit our congregation?
Pastors are the congregation's primary caregivers, but they
can't do all the care-giving alone. Stephen Ministry multiplies the
care pastors can provide by organizing and equipping laypeople to
share in the joys and responsibilities of providing Christ's care to
those in our midst who are hurting.
Sunday
1
8:30 & 11 AM Worship
9:45 AM Church School
12 noon Children’s Choir
12:15 PM H.S. Youth Group
2 PM Kendal Service
4:30 PM Youth Choir
8
8:30 & 11 AM Worship
9:45 AM Church School
10:30 a.m. Children’s Choir
12:15 PM H.S. Youth Group
4:30 PM Youth Choir
15 Transfiguration of the Lord
8:30 & 11 AM Worship
9:45 AM Church School
12 Noon Service of Wholeness
12:15 PM H.S. Youth Group
Monday
2
7:30 AM Men’s Bible Study
Tuesday
3
Messenger
4:30 PM Kindermusik
5 PM (Joyful) Ring Tones
7 PM Festivo Bells
9
7:30 AM Men’s Bible Study
10
4:30 PM Kindermusik
5 PM (Joyful) Ring Tones
7 PM Festivo Bells
7 PM YACM Meeting
7 PM Mission
16
7:30 AM Men’s Bible Study
17 Messenger
12 PM Gran. Fellowship Luncheon
3:30 Presbytery – Overbrook PC
22 1st Sunday in Lent
8:30 & 11 AM Worship
9:45 AM Church School
10 AM Youth Choir
12 noon Children’s Choir
12:15 PM H.S. Youth Group
7 PM Festivo Bells
7 PM Deacon Parish Care
7 PM Worship & Music
23
7:30 AM Men’s Bible Study
24
4:30 PM Kindermusik
5 PM (Joyful) Ring Tones
7 PM Festivo Bells
7 PM Session
Wednesday
4
8:30-1
1 Gran. Preschool
9:30 AM Quilters
9:30 AM Crafters
10 AM Worship Planning
11 AM Staff Meeting
12 PM Staff Lunch
6 PM College Fellowship
11
8:30-1
1 Gran. Preschool
9:30 AM Quilters
9:30 AM Crafters
10 AM Worship Planning
11 AM Staff Meeting
6 PM SM Cont. Ed/Supervision
6:30 PM College Fellowship at B&B
18 ASH WEDNESDAY
8:30-1
1 Gran. Preschool
9:30 AM Quilters
9:30 AM Crafters
10 AM Worship Planning
10 AM SharonBrooke Communion
11 AM Staff Meeting
Thursday
5
Friday
6
9:30 AM Quilters
10 AM Parent’s Group
7
9 AM – 12:30 PM Pancake
Breakfast
7 PM Chancel Choir
8 PM AA, Alanon & Alateen
12
13
9:30 AM Quilters
10 AM Parents’ Group
10 AM Women’s Bible Study at
Kendal
12 PM Messenger Deadline
7 PM Chancel Choir
8 PM AA, Alanon & Alateen
19
26
7 PM Chancel Choir
8 PM AA, Alanon & Alateen
6:30 PM AA Open Discussion
8 PM AA Meeting
14 10 AM – 4 PM Teen Center
Renovation
6:30 PM AA Open Discussion
8 PM AA Meeting
20
9:30 AM Quilters
10 AM Parent’s Group
12:30 PM Chloe Wells Circle
21
6:30 PM AA Open Discussion
8 PM AA Meeting
7 PM Chancel Choir
8 PM AA, Alanon & Alateen
7:30 PM Ash Wednesday Service
25
8:30-1
1 Gran. Preschool
9:30 AM Quilters
9:30 AM Crafters
10 AM Worship Planning
11 AM Staff Meeting
6 PM SM Cont. Ed/Supervision
5 PM Children’s Choir Rehearsal
6 PM All Church Pot Luck
7 PM Membership Ministries
Saturday
27
9:30 AM Quilters
10 AM Parents’ Group
10 AM Women’s Bible Study at
Kendal
12 PM Messenger Deadline
7 PM Club 78 Lock In
February 2015
28
6:30 PM AA Open Discussion
8 PM AA Meeting