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February 19, 2015
Sundays at FPC
8:00 AM 1st Service | 8:45 AM Adult Sunday School | 10:00 AM 2nd Service |
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Denver’s only center for homeless working people, New Genesis is housed at Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Denver. The Mission Committee of our church supports New Genesis by providing meals for the residents a few times a year. Residents are required to be employed and substance-free as they seek to improve their lives.
Today, Thursday, February 19th at 6:00 pm we will provide a soup supper for these men. We have all the food donations we need but would love to have a couple more people accompany us to the center to act as servers and greeters . If you are interested in participating in this important ministry, please contact Bonnie Simcox at 303.659.3909.
The Saturday Women’s Bible study will meet on Saturday, February 21st from 10:00 am-12:00 pm in the Founder’s Room.
We will be reading the book: “A Deeper Look at the Fruit of the Spirit, Growing in the Likeness of Christ” by Hazel Offner with Dale & Sandy Larsen. It’s part of the LifeGuide In Depth Bible Studies. We will be reading the book beforehand, and will have questions for discussion in class. Please contact Lisa Nelson-Miller for more information or how to order the book: lisan_miller@yahoo.com 720-309-3883
Join us at 8:45 on Sunday mornings for a Lenten Study: Mendelssohn’s Elijah. This class will look at the musical setting of the story of Elijah by Felix Mendelssohn. We will explore the musical styles Mendelssohn uses to bring the scripture to life. No musical knowledge is needed, just a love of music and a desire to explore the story of Elijah through Mendelssohn’s music.
This class begins on Sunday, February 22nd, and will continue through Palm Sunday.
We are looking for a couple of volunteers to help with folding the Newsletters. This Tuesday, February 24th at 10:00 am, come by the church office and we will put you to work! Call Stephanie with any questions: 303-659-2192.
Being Leaders: Living into Your Call is a special event for teaching elders, ruling elders and deacons, sponsored by Denver Presbytery’s Leadership Work Group. It will be held at our church on Saturday, February 28th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Rev. James Gale, Coordinator of Theocademy, a discipleship and leadership training series for Presbyterians, will be the leader and there will be opportunity for exploration and dialogue about the challenge, opportunity and possibilities of being a leader in our congregations. The cost is $20.00 and includes lunch. Click here to register for this event by February 23rd.
February is “Be a Sweetheart” Food Drive month. Let’s fill our food shelves with canned fruit, beans, pasta, peanut butter, Jello, rice, spaghetti sauce, dry cereal, baby food, pudding, canned meat, soup, microwave meals, or any non-perishable items you would like to donate. All food goes to His Hands Food Pantry for residents of Brighton. The food shelves are located in the Narthex. Thanks for being a “sweetheart!”
Join us for a six week study led by Tim Ferrell. We will read and study the book, “If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat” by John Ortberg. The class will be on Wednesdays at 12:00 noon OR 6:00 pm beginning Wednesday, February 25th. Brown-bag lunch and fellowship 30 minutes prior.
Books can be purchased through the church office or on Sunday mornings for $8.99 – 303-659-2192 or info@brightonfirstpres.org Electronic versions are also available.
Have you been affected by substance abuse from a family member or close friend? We are here to support you! Please join us in this 6-week course offering education and support for those affected by substance abuse. The group will cover common topics and issues that family and friends deal with when they have a relationship with someone who is battling an addiction.
The group will be held on Tuesdays from March 3rd – April 7th from 6:00-7:00 pm. The cost is free (donations welcome). Pennock Center is located at 211 South 21st Ave. Brighton.
If you have questions or would like to register, please contact Mallory Crouch, at (303)655-9065 ext 5 before March 3rd.
The Thursday Women’s Bible Study will meet on Thursday, March 5th from 2:00-4:00 at Pricilla Foos’s home. Our book is Life Lessons with Max Lucado – Books of Ruth & Esther. If you are looking to find fellowship with some Christian women who are kind, loving, compassionate and followers of Jesus Christ, who are looking into the Word and how it applies to us today, you have found the right place.
No need to have the book ahead of time. We would love to have you join us - See you Thursday!
The newly elected officers are Vicky Kirschenmann, Moderator; Joan Root, Vice Moderator, Tom Delgado, Treasurer and Patsy Handcock, Secretary. Others serving as Deacons are Alice Nap, Judy Wallace, Gwen Wilson, Kay Guest, Pricilla Foos, Rod Fair and Sandy Probasco. D’Ann Bacon, liaison from the Board of Elders, announced that she will continue to be our liaison through 2015.
Save the Date! The Board of Deacons is sponsoring a Sunday Soup Luncheon on Sunday, March 15th immediately following the 10:00 service. They will be serving Chili or Potato Sausage soup in a bread bowl along with a salad, dessert, coffee and lemonade. Please join the Deacons for fun, food and fellowship!
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