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1 FIRST DAY! Weekly News and Opportunities at The First Presbyterian Church of Howard County August 26, 2018 TODAY FLOAT OUT TO THE LAWN: Root Root Root for Rootbeer Floats! Choose between RootBeer or Orange soda. Gluten Free ice cream available. And yes, we are open after both services! Next Sunday, September 2: Last Lemonade on the Lawn after both services. LITURGIST: John (10:00) WORSHIP ASSISTANTS AT FIRST WORSHIP: Ben, Peter and Mary USHERS & GREETERS: Debbie (9:00); Sara, Mispa (10:00); Elaine, Barry, Laura, Tracy, Jonathan (Tech Crew) ZENTANGLE ARTIST: Thanks to Ginny for the Zentangle art in this week s worship bulletin. FLOWERS THIS WEEK are given to the glory of God by members of the congregation who have offered flowers from their gardens. If you brought flowers and would like to have a Deacon deliver them to a homebound member please leave them on the table in the narthex. CHILDREN S WORSHIP: All worship begins in the Sanctuary. At 10:00 a.m.: After the Children s Prayer and Lord s Prayer: Children ages 4-7 may go with Ms. Kathy Moore to Godly Play. Parents can pick up their children following worship in rooms 110 & 113. WORSHIP BAGS: Worship bags are available to enhance the worship experience for children. Please return everything to the bags and return the bags to the ushers at the end of the service. TODAY WE WELCOME MISSION COWORKERS Dessa and Cobbie Palm, Mission Coworkers in the Philippines. They will preach at the 10:00 a.m. Summer Worship Service. After worship, they will convene a conversation in Branch Hall about their work. Emma Warman, our YAV, will join them. Dessa and Cobbie were Emma s supervising pastors during her YAV year in Dumagete. WE WELCOME guest soloist Shana Kuhn at the 10:00 a.m. worship service. OFFERING OF FLOWERS Today Sunday, August 26 Please write your name on the bottom of your vase on masking or painters tape, so that it can be returned to you. If you can donate your flowers to the Deacons flower ministry, please let the Deacon of the day Brenda Seeman or Lynne Teoman or Woody know, and she or he will transfer your flowers to a church vase following worship for delivery. Thank you to all who have participated this summer! SUNDAY EVENING QUIET TIME - First Sunday of the Month, Woodlands Chapel NEXT Sunday, September 2, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Come for 30 minutes of Quiet Time.

2 GUIDE TO PRAYER FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 26, 2018 Please pray for: Jim, Millie, Burta, Merle, Mike, Dave, Judy, Reva, Jerry, Jim, Nicolaus, Martin, Ann, Shirley, Shirley, Beth Non-Resident Members: Frank & Betty, Jeff, Marion, Joan, Vivian, Russ & Barb, Virginia Bereaved: Sarah and Meredith, David, Beth; Linda, Nan Hospitalized: Ed Care Center: Marvin, Bob Recovering from Surgery: Paul, Andi, Paula, Doris, Mike, Pat, Jonathan Family & Friends: Gloria s son-in-law, Brandan in Afghanistan Deaths: May the peace of Christ be with Eric and Kathy and family, in the death of Eric s father on August 19, PCUSA Mission Coworkers: Jeff and Christi Boyd in Congo; Jed and Jenny Koball in Peru. Please contact the church office, or one of the Pastors: Morton Harris, or Sue Lowcock Harris, with the prayers and concerns that you would like to share. PEOPLE ON THE WAY Fiacre (d. 670) This Irish hermit accepted an invitation to build a hermitage in France, where he drew hundreds by his presence to learn about God. Seeing their homeless plight. Fiacre chopped down trees to build a hospice, and planted a garden to provide food and medicinal herbs. Through his simple example, the whole district accepted Christianity. Fiacre is the patron saint of gardeners, and his statue is in many gardens. His saint day is celebrated on September 1. THE ECUMENICAL PRAYER CYCLE focuses the prayers of Christians week by week, so that over the year all the countries of the world are prayed for. This week we pray for Cape Verde, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal. Pray for: Those people in these societies who continue to live in abject poverty; The fair election of more just government leaders who respect the rights of all people; Faith communities witnessing and working together for the common good. For more information about the Prayer Cycle, visit the website of the World Council of Churches: OUR MISSION PARTNERSHIP PRAYER CYCLE FOR 2018 We pray for the mission of our congregation. Boca Costa Presbytery Mission Partnership: Iglesia Nueva Jerusalem (New Jerusalem Church) and Iglesia Las Palmas (Church of the Palms) two small, rural congregations. Howard County Public Schools: 77 schools (42 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, 12 high schools, and 3 education centers), 55,799 students and 4,678 classroom teachers and a total staff of 8,435. The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 4 th. Howard County Head Start Program: Head Start is an early childhood education program for children ages 3-5 who live in Howard County. The Community Action Council of Howard County operates four Head Start centers in our county Dasher Green, Ellicott City, Old Cedar and, at our church, First Presbyterian Church.

3 WORSHIP, ART AND MUSIC NEWS PANSIES FOR AKWAABA! Akwaaba Sunday is September 9, 2018 Help us decorate the sanctuary with colorful pansies! Order forms are at the Welcome Desk. $3.50 each for a 4 inch pot. Deadline for ordering is TODAY Sunday, August 26. Contact: the church office, One more week of Summer Worship! Summer Worship Schedule continues through September 2, :00 a.m. First Worship 10:00 a.m. Summer Worship MUSIC MINISTRY Rehearsals Are Beginning! Chancel Choir - Wednesday, September 5, at 7:00 p.m. Handbell Choir Wednesday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. For more info contact: Director of Music Ministries, Jimmy Galdieri THE ORDINARY TIME PARAMENTS in the sanctuary were designed and made by Debbie. Debbie, being a pastor s child, remembers discussing with her Dad that there was nothing ordinary about this time when the Apostles and Disciples of Christ tell about their new faith. The Communion Tablecloth is made of many green fabrics and has V lines which draw your eyes up to the cross. The quilting is of two trees in the center growing from a mustard seed. There is a boat on one corner to represent the Apostles as they spread the Good News. There is a shell on the opposite corner representing baptisms and living waters. The rest of the quilting is of scrolls and leaves. Across the bottom are the words: Anything But Ordinary. Debbie traced the hands of the First Presbyterian Church family and arranged them as the leaves for the tree on the banner. THE PITCHER AND CHALICE on the communion table are made of glass produced in the West Bank city of Hebron. This craft was established in Hebron by the Romans during their rule of Palestine in the 1 st century BCE and continues today. Glassmaking is a major industry for Palestinians living in Hebron. The olive wood Jerusalem Cross was made by Palestinian Christians in Bethlehem, which is located in the West Bank. Olive wood objects, especially crosses, crucifixes, candlesticks and nativity sets, are an important way for Palestinians to make a living in the West Bank. FALL SCHEDULE FALL WORSHIP SCHEDULE BEGINS on Sunday, September 9, 2018 Akwaaba Sunday! 8:30 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Education Hour 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Discipleship Hour - The Ministry Fair AKWAABA AND MINISTRY FAIR, September 9, 2018 Come celebrate as we kick off the program year! Enjoy a morning filled with fun and fellowship. Join us in Lyle Buck Hall for refreshments and to learn about the many exciting Mission Opportunities available to you.

4 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ATTENTION FAMILIES LAST CHANCE TO PICK UP TAKE OUT CHURCH! We try to remember that God goes with us wherever we go but sometimes that isn t so easy. Pick up a Take Out Church box from the Welcome Center before your vacation to help you stay connected with God and your church while you are away. The box contains activities, devotions, music, prayers, and coloring pages. There are also folders available for adults to try Take Out Church. CHURCH SCHOOL BEGINS on Sunday, September 9, 2018 Come at 9:30 a.m. to meet the teachers and classmates! All classes will visit the Ministry Fair to learn about the mission of the church. STUDENT MINISTRIES Mid-High Kickoff! Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Come for the cookout, stay for the water games! We re getting ready to start a new year of Mid High Fellowship and we hope you can attend the super fun kickoff we have planned! We ll cook burgers and hot dogs on the grill and then play some slippery water games. Bring your appetite, clothes that can get wet, and a water gun if you have one. Senior High Supper, 1 st & 3 rd Wednesdays Wednesday, September 19, 6:00-7:30 p.m. in Lyle Buck Hall ADULT EDUCATION & SPIRITUAL GROWTH SUNDAY MORNING ADULT EDUCATION HOUR starts Sunday, September 16 9:30-10:25 a.m. Conversations on Race Book Study Everything You Know About Indians is Wrong with Genevieve and Sequoyah Simermeyer September 16 to October 14 Room 258 Histories and Mysteries of Jesus and His Times led by Bill Burris September 16 through November 18 Room 252 The Bible in Depth: Isaiah facilitated by Doyle Nichols Continues all year all are welcome to join in at any time Clark Parlor For more details watch for your copy of Tidings September 2018 Issue 8. OUR FINANCIAL RESOURCES DOING GOD S WORK Actual Income as of August 23, 2018 $ 546, Actual Expenses as of August 23, , Total ($ 20,250.27) It takes an average of $2,255 to fund the daily budgeted operation and mission of the church. The total surplus/deficit shown above is (9) days ahead/(behind).

5 OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE BRING IN THE NEW YEAR IN THE CARIBBEAN No passport required. First Presbyterian and the National Capital Presbytery are travelling to Puerto Rico for a Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) trip to help those most in need. We depart on December 31, 2018 and return on January 8, Cost of trip inclusive of all expenses is approximately $800. The PDA camp is located in Pasada de Angeles. If you are interested please contact Pat Curran, pcurran631@gmail.com. SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE: The Deacons will be collecting school supplies for Running Brook Elementary School now through September 2 nd. There will be bins in the Welcome Center marked School Supply Drive. Pick up a copy of the list of needed items in the Welcome Center. Thank you for helping the kids! JUST ONE CAN PLUS! August Paper the Town Day The Board of Deacons is campaigning in August for donations of PAPER PRODUCTS. This is part of our church s continuing efforts against Hunger in Howard County. Food Stamps do not cover paper products so struggling families must spend their dwindling cash for such things. Recommended items are: Paper Towels, Toilet paper, Gallon Size Ziploc bags, Aluminum Foil, Plastic wraps, Any Household Paper products. Please leave your donations in the Just One Can wooden cart across from the Welcome Center in the Upper Commons. Thank you on behalf of the Deacons and the Food-Stressed of Howard County. GENERAL INFORMATION NEW CHURCH DIRECTORIES will be printed for the Ministry Fair. Please check your entry in the draft version of the church directory today at the Welcome Desk. Make any changes to your contact info or send your updated information to Church Administrator Caroline Smith, fpcadmin@firstpreshc.org by Friday, August 31 so the correct information will be printed in the church directory. CHURCH OFFICE and BUILDING WILL BE CLOSED on Monday, September 3, 2018 for Labor Day. SESSION MEETING, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in Branch Hall. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to fpcadmin@firstpreshc.org by Monday, August 27. FIRST PRES PRIDE DAY - Saturday, September 1 st The first Saturday of every month is First Pres Pride Day! Get out your blue First Pres shirt and wear it while you get your morning coffee, run your errands, or even if you re just staying at home. Show off your true colors every month and see how many others you can spot around town! SESSION RETREAT DAY is Saturday, September 8, 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. All Session members required to attend. FEELING CHILLY DURING WORHSIP? Wrap yourself in a beautiful shawl handmade by ladies in our Knitting Ministry. The shawls are in a basket in the Upper Commons near the entrance to the sanctuary. Please remember to return it on your way out.

6 WEEKLY CALENDAR Every Sunday Through September 2, :00 a.m. First Worship 9:30 a.m. Lemonade on the Lawn 10:00 a.m. Summer Worship Infant & Toddler Care is available all morning Godly Play (age 4 grade 1) during 10:00 a.m. service 11:00 a.m. Lemonade on the Lawn Sunday, August 26 th TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE 9:00 a.m. First Worship 9:30 a.m. Root Beer Floats on the Lawn 10:00 a.m. Summer Worship 11:00 a.m. Root Beer Floats on the Lawn 11:15 a.m. Summer After Church Monday, August 27 th Tuesday, August 28 th 12:00 p.m. Staff Meeting 6:30 p.m. Session Dinner 7:00 p.m. Session Meeting Wednesday, August 29 th BULLETIN ARTICLES DUE 1:00 p.m. Knitting Fellowship Fold Tidings 2:00 p.m. Earth Forum Planning & Operations Team Thursday, August 30 th Friday, August 31 st 11:30 a.m. Bulletins Folded Saturday, September 1 st FIRST PRES PRIDE DAY WEAR YOUR T-SHIRT Sunday, September 2 nd TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE LAST DAY! COMMUNION DEACONS COMPASSION FUND NAME TAG SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. First Worship 9:30 a.m. Lemonade on the Lawn 10:00 a.m. Summer Worship 11:00 a.m. Lemonade on the Lawn 11:15 a.m. Photo Booth The Church Office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. For more events throughout the week at First Presbyterian Church, please check the calendar on our website at the current issue of Tidings, or call the church office A Weekly is sent every Friday, if you would like to receive it please contact the church office. To submit news or events for the weekly bulletin First Day! please to: fpcadmin@firstpreshc.org by Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. To submit articles for Tidings, our monthly newsletter, please send articles by to: fpcadmin@firstpreshc.org by Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. for the October 2018 Issue #9.