First Presbyterian Church
Calendar of Events

September's memory verse:
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1

Happy Birthday this week to Judy Holcomb, Annette Goodman, Dan Hook, & Leslie Williams .

Mark your calendar for September 12 - End of Summer Picnic!
Church will provide brisket for lunch immediately after church service.
Those in attendance bring side dish and dessert.

Sign ups in the Narthex include: Email contacts, Habitat for Humanity, Children’s Hope snacks,
Fall Family Retreat and committee to plan a memorial wall.

Along the same lines as his sermon series, Pastor Jon highy recommends a book titled God is the Issue by Brad Bright. Available online to download free at www.discovergod.com. There are also five copies printed out for you to pick up in the Narthex if you don't have internet access.

Second annual family retreat at the Nazarene camp near Ruidoso, NM is set for October 8, 9, and 10. Cost is $50 per person and scholarships are available. Fun activities include indoor swimming pool, a zipline, and campfire amphitheater.

You can participate in Operation Worship Bible by going to Lifeway Christian bookstore and purchasing a Bible for only $4.99. There is a Bible for each branch of the service. Write a message to your active-duty service man or woman or a member of their family. Leave it at the store and the store will pay shipping costs to get the Bible to the individual. What a deal!

Long term prayer needs: Chet Stewart, Ray Young, Jimmy Daniels, Helen Graff, Clara Mitchell, Thurmon Coleman, Leticia Rocha, Janie Randall, Shelley Reep, Lorraine Creed, Elmer Darnell, Phil Reep, Marsha Tarr, Biff McCann, Yoland Mata, Rosa Garza, Tomas Tienda, Barbara Walker, Angie Martin, Patty Jones, Laura Johnson, Melissa Wassner, Robyn Williams, Darlene Melton, Kandi Melton, Don Moreland, Kim (Kirby Rogers' daughter), Patsy Cruz, Sally Hughes, Veronica Muniz, Janet's niece Jessica, Journey (little girl with leukemia), Cathy Hughes, Betty Kemp, Susan Berry, Kathy (Angie's mother), Kay Kirk, Janelle Stanley, Carson cout Lyerly, Donnie Roberts, Jason Bullard.

Offering envelopes have been placed in the pews for congregational use.
If you desire to label the envelope for a special occasion donation, fund, or memorial,
feel free to do so. You may also place your tithe in the envelope.

Our Greeters for July are John and Jana Dowell.

Call the church office (894-3022) if you would like a copy
of Sunday morning worship CD. Or listen online.

Hear special music presented at FPC:
Audra Methvin - Christmas Aria
The Sharpe Family
Judy Holcomb - Patriotic Medley