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Beginning in January, Pastor Neal will resume our long-running sermon series on Faith and Film. This year's features include Disney's Frozen II; a film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, Little Women; the critically acclaimed Netflix film, The Two Popes, an inspiring WWII era comedy, Jojo Rabbit, the biopic Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks as America's most famous Presbyterian minister, Mr. Rogers; and a sixth "surprise" film yet to be announced...or even decided, for that matter! Please weigh in with suggestions for Pastor Neal: Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker? 1917? Once Upon a Time in Hollywood? Toy Story 4? Rocketman? Something else entirely? |
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Our preschool is hosting a Christmas book fair to allow families and friends to purchase books for their families or as gifts for others. Usborne Books offers over 2,000 books in their current catalog to choose from, meaning there is something for everyone (including Spanish language books, Christmas themed books, and more). 50% of proceeds will go to the preschool to build its library. All orders will ship directly to you as soon as they are processed and are guaranteed by Christmas. Please shop online by visiting www.LaurensBookNook.com and contact Lauren Steinmann at 915-996-1473 or LaurensUBAM@gmail.com with any questions.
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Join us this week in celebrating the following people and their birthdays: Zoie Retana (12/25), Leanna Garcia (12/28), Edith Holmes (12/29).
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We give thanks to God for the life Renzo "Mitch" Mitchell, and our condolences to his family and friends. Mitch followed his beloved wife, Grace, into God's eternal embrace last Wednesday, December 18th. Memorial service will be announced at a later date.
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Youth Group — Meets every Sunday morning at 10:00am in the Youth Room upstairs (Room 202) for games, discussion, team-building exercises and fellowship led by Pastor Neal, and for other events TBA. Grades 5-12 (also includes younger students who have completed confirmation classes).
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Zumba Classes
Monday thru Friday at 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 204, led by Certified Zumba / Personal Trainer Luis Castro. Suggested donation of $5 per class. You'll be motivated to get up and get moving. Join us for a great, fun, cardio workout!
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If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, come to a Faith & Grief Luncheon to be strengthened by food, inspiration, prayer and conversation with others who understand. People of all faiths are welcome. The Luncheon is on the second Wednesday each month, Noon – 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, in the Young Centre. There is no charge for the lunch; but please do make a reservation – and bring a friend! Donations are welcome.
For information on local grief support groups or local resources, please email griefelpaso@gmail.com. Visit us on Facebook at Grief Support El Paso.
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With Love,
Your Family at First Presbyterian Church
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First Presbyterian Church
1340 Murchison Dr.
El Paso, Tx 79902
(915) 533-7551
Office Hours:
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon-Thu
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Rev. Neal Locke
Pastor
Rev. Alberto Cordova
Parish Associate
Marina Schlinke
Director of Children's Ministries
Teresa Ramos
Childcare Coordinator
Vanessa Johnson
Organist & Accompanist
Patty Herrera
Office Administrator
Jessica Garcia
Assistant Dir. of Children's Ministries
Norma Armendariz
Facilities Staff
Roland P. Perdue
Pastor Emeritus
Lois Holt
Organist Emerita
2019 ELDERS
Eileen Salome
Craig Field
Becky Lenig
Aixa Adame
Helen Edwards
2019 DEACONS
Herminia Escajeda
Majd Sarah
Barbara Christopher
Nicole Kuiper
Iris Retana
Rick Winton
2019 TRUSTEES
Mike Duchouquette
Scott Kendall
Dalton Caldwell, Jr.
Jimmy Salome
Vicki Black Walker
Deanna Switzer
Scott McLaughlin
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