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This Sunday is "Mr. Rogers Day" at First Presbyterian Church! Wear your favorite cardigan sweater, sneakers, and join us as we sing "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood" and other iconic songs from the classic children's show as part of our worship service. Pastor Neal will preach a sermon featuring the recent film "Beautiful day in the Neighborhood" (starring Tom Hanks) and we'll reflect on the life, message and ministry of America's favorite Presbyterian pastor, Fred Rogers.
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Beginning this Sunday, Pastor Neal will resume our long-running sermon series on Faith and Film. This year's features include:
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The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated during both 9am and 11am worship services this Sunday, January 5, 2020. Please prepare to take part through prayer and meditation during the preceding week.
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A special THANK YOU to 2019's outgoing church officers, Michael Duchouquette (Trustees), Melanie Mullings (Foundation) and Scott Kendall (Trustees) for their many years of service and dedication to our church.
As 2020 begins, we also welcome our newest officers, Dr. Carolyn Awalt (Deacons); Scott Kendall (Session); Karla Sierra (Trustees); and Diana Stone (Deacons). May God bless them in this new ministry as they serve the church and community.
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Join us this week in celebrating the following people and their birthdays: Merci Goff (1/3), and Norma Armendariz - Staff (1/4).
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Youth Group — Meets periodically Sunday mornings at 10:00am in the Youth Room upstairs (Room 202) for games, discussion, team-building exercises and fellowship led by adult volunteers, 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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Thanks for reading our weekly newsletter. Upcoming events, birthdays, and announcements can be found here. If there is an announcement or an important piece of information that we are missing be sure to fill out the FPC Publicity Request Form.
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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