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In July and August, Pastor Neal continues our annual summertime tradition of preaching through the Book of Psalms. Join us Sunday mornings at 10am as we explore the most ancient worship book of the church. You can watch the service live on our website, or click the green "FPC Worship Live" button below to be taken to our Facebook livestream. |
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This Sunday we will observe the sacrament of Holy Communion during our 10am worship service. For those watching online, we invite you to prepare your own bread (any kind will do) and wine or grape juice. For those present in the sanctuary, we will provide you upon entry with a sealed, individually-wrapped packet containing a communion wafer and grape juice.
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While most of us are understandably concerned about our physical health in the midst of a global pandemic, it's also important to consider how we are caring for our emotional and mental health in the face of uncertainty, social isolation, and increased stress levels. Please know that Pastor Neal is available to counsel with anyone who needs to talk (or just someone to listen). Contact the church office at (915) 533-7551 to make an appointment.
Additionally, members of our FPC Medical Advisory Panel have complied the following list of specially trained mental health specialists to support people experiencing anxiety or stress around COVID-19:
- Emergence Health Network Crisis Counseling Program for COVID 19: (915) 779-1800
- Emotional Support Help Line for COVID-19: (866) 342-6982
- Texas Health and Human Services has launched a statewide mental health support line to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to COVID-19. People can call the statewide support line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week toll- free at (833) 986-1919.
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In a continued effort to provide safe, meaningful worship experiences for our community, we are adding an early, outdoor contemplative service to our Sunday morning lineup, beginning August 9th. We will also expand the late service to offer more flexible online options for those who prefer contemporary or traditional music. The new Sunday morning worship schedule will be as follows:
8:00 to 8:45am - Contemplative Worship (Outdoors)
featuring Celtic chant, silent meditation, scripture & sermon, and outdoor childcare
9:45 to 10:00am - Contemporary Worship (Online)
featuring prayer and modern worship songs led by our praise band
10:00 to 10:30am - Timeless Message (Online)
featuring children's message, scripture & sermon
10:30 to 10:45 - Traditional Worship (Online)
featuring classic hymns, liturgies, and El Paso's largest pipe organ
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Last Sunday's worship service, and the sermon "A Joyful Noise" by Dr. Craig Field, is available to watch by clicking on the image above. You can also find recent sermons and worship videos on our church YouTube Channel as well as our Facebook page. |
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Beginning on Sunday, August 9th, the church will offer an outdoor, contemplative worship service from 8:00am to 8:45am. The service will begin with light instrumental music as people gather in the gardens of the Bell Tower on the West side of the church. A simple, repetitive, opening chant will be sung, followed by a prayer from the Celtic Psalter, and a five minute silent meditation (seated in place or walking through the gardens and labyrinth). At this time children will be allowed the opportunity to go with our childcare staff to the church playground for their own developmentally appropriate worship experience. Pastor Neal will preach a short sermon, followed by the Lord's Prayer, a musical response, announcements and a closing hymn. The service draws its inspiration from a variety of musical and liturgical traditions, including Celtic Christianity, Taize, Benedictine Monasticism, and global/multicultural spiritualities. The focus is on quiet reflection, spiritual community, and a deep appreciation of God's Creation.
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Join us this week in celebrating the following people and their birthdays: Drew Duchouquette, Albert Garcia , Jane Thomas (7/29), Demitri Cochran, Larry Kimsey (7/30), Elie Ponsford, Diana Stone, Charlene Wahrmund (8/1), Liana Waters (8/2), Amy Field (8/3) Rev. Alberto Cordova (8/4).
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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
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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
Cece Neal
Preschool Director
Norma Armendariz
Facilities Staff
Roland P. Perdue
Pastor Emeritus
Lois Holt
Organist Emerita
2020 ELDERS
Aixa Adame
Becky Lenig
Helen Edwards
Eileen Salome
Craig Field
Scott Kendall
2020 DEACONS
Herminia Escajeda
Nicole Kuiper
Iris Retana
Rick Winton
Carolyn Awalt
Majd Sarah
Diana Stone
2020 TRUSTEES
Dalton Caldwell, Jr.
Jimmy Salome
Vicki Black Walker
Scott McLaughlin
Deanna Switzer
Karla Sierra
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