February 3, This Weekend at FUPC. Upcoming in Worship. Molly Murray

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1 Molly Murray From: First United Presbyterian Church on behalf of First United Presbyterian Church Sent: Friday, February 03, :22 PM To: Molly Murray Subject: Weekend Update Weekend Update of FUPC View this in your browser February 3, 2017 This Weekend at FUPC Fellow"Shape" Zumba, Saturday, February 4, 10:00 a.m., Fellowship Hall Worship, Scouts Sunday, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary Souper Bowl of Caring Special Offering during both services Sunday Supper Prep, 11:00 a.m., Kitchen Sunday Supper, 3:00 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church UPY Super Bowl Party, 5:30 p.m., 3672 E Leawood Way, Fayetteville Upcoming in Worship 1

2 Our sermon series, Joy in the Midst continues. In a time of concern and uncertainty about the future, we have God s assurance in the book of Philippians that even in the midst of life s difficulties and challenges, we can rejoice in the Lord with courage and confidence. Our winter worship themes will help us find and live in this unique joy, regardless of our circumstances. February 5 Stand Firm Philippians 3:17-4:7 February 12 Think on These Things (UCM) Philippians 4:8-9 February 19 All Things Through Christ Philippians 4:10-23 February 26 Joy in the Midst: Philippians 1-4 Presentation of the Letter of Philippians This Sunday's Scripture (click here) Christian Education Connections for All, Sundays at 9:30 a.m. ADULTS Three adult education classes will be offered this weekend. Please consider attending a class to enrich your spiritual growth. The Present Word, led by Dennis Brewer and Jane Steinkraus, will explore how to join in praise of God s creative power and ongoing care for creation through the Psalms. (Calvin 203) The Open Door Class, led by Carol Van Scyoc, will study the book, All the Places to Go... How Will You Know, by best-selling author John Ortberg. This class will explore how to recognize divine opportunities in daily life, walk through open doors with confidence, and overcome the fear of missing out or of making the wrong choice. Are you ready for an adventure? (Calvin 202) The Great Divorce by C. S. Lewis is led by Derrik Olsen and Rev. Phil Butin. This class centers around open sharing and discussion of the issues of life and death, heaven and hell, grace and judgment, and personal accountability for the lives we live. The book is an imaginative fantasy about a bus trip from hell to heaven, and is a delightful read. If you would like for us to order a copy of the book for you, the cost will be $10. (Calvin 201) CHILDREN AND YOUTH Our youngest children hear a Bible story in the nursery in Lower Calvin. Preschoolers and Elementary ages meet in the Knox building for an engaging time of learning. Middle 2

3 School students also meet in Knox, where they are learning the stories of Jesus life this winter. Each week, we seek to nurture faithful relationships while engaging children and youth in creative and fun activities. UNITED PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH currently has two separate classes on Sunday mornings. Youth Connections (9 th -12 th grade): Meets in Lower Witherspoon to study tough questions about God and faith through the Sticky Faith, Can I Ask That? curriculum. This week we will focus on the question, "Can I be a Christian and believe in evolution? Confirmation Class (7 th -8 th grade): Meets in Lower Knox and is studying the We Believe confirmation curriculum in preparation for confirmation this spring. UPY Together, Sundays, 5:00 p.m., Witherspoon (Special Super Bowl Event this Weekend!) UPY Small Groups, Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Witherspoon CURRENT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS CIRCA ESTATE SALES IS COMING TO 500 N SEQOYAH DR., FAYETTEVILLE, AR. Circa Antiques & Estate Sales of NWA, specializing in the sale of antiques, period furnishings, decorative art, special collections, and residential Contents, will be managing the event. Come and see this lovely collection of the very fine antiques and furnishings atop beautiful Mount Sequoyah. Items include wonderful paintings, vintage china, music, a collection of rare books and records, vintage furniture, linens, clothing, jewelry, and more. The date and times for the sale are as follows: Private, Church Members Only, Friday, February 3, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Public, Saturday, February 4, 10am - 4pm, and Sunday, February 5, 2pm - 4pm SOUPER BOWL OF CARING OFFERING THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 - Each Super Bowl Sunday our youth take an offering to help tackle hunger in the community. This special offering will be collected during both services. Soup pots will be used to collecting money for LifeSource, a Fayetteville-based organization that provides food relief. We have a personal connection with this ministry and love their community focus. We hope you'll give to LifeSource! WE ARE THRILLED TO WELCOME DAN SCHAPKER as our new Sound System 3

4 Coordinator. Dan is a full-time student at the U of A. He has experience working with both audio and visual productions. Dan also has a background in graphic design. He is goal- driven and has a strong love of all things musical. Dan s is sound@fupcfay.org. We look forward to getting to know Dan better as he settles in to his new position here at FUPC. FIRST FELLOWSHIP (55+) - Please join us for First Fellowship on Thursday, February 9, at 11:30 a.m. in the Butterfield Trail Village Lodge for a program presented by geologist Walt Manger on Earthquakes and Fracking. Additional information and reservations for the luncheon portion of the program can be handled through the Church Office ( or officemanager@fupcfay.org) or Ron Talbert ( ).YOUNG THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS INSPIRATIONAL CORALE will present a concert of hymns and arrangements on Sunday, February 12, in the Sanctuary at 3:00 p.m. the mission of the Inspirational Chorale is to keep the black sacred music tradition alive. The ensemble provides a forum where university students, regardless of ethnicity, can perform the various genres of the tradition. The Inspirational Choral - as an integrated part of the music department, the academic community, and the community at large - has enjoyed an illustrious reputation while performing for dignitaries and heads of state. The ensemble has made appearances at national and international conferences and has taken international tours to Beijing, China, and Kilkenny, Ireland. The Inspirational Chorale is under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Murdock, Associate Director of Choral Activities at the University of Arkansas. ALL ARE INVITED to join us for a brief reception on February 12, at 12:15 p.m. in Upper Witherspoon to honor our History Committee and authors of A Light on the Hill: The Journey to Presbyterian Hill Snacks and refreshments will be served. If you have questions please contact Sara Koenig (sarakoe@me.com, ) or our Office Manager (officemanager@fupcfay.org, ). FUPC MEET AND EAT NIGHT IS NEXT WEDNESDAY, February 15, at 6:00 p.m. at Grub s Uptown. (Grub s has free kid s meals with the purchase of a drink for $2.29.) This is a brand new connection point for 2017 and we hope you ll come! We are going to have one night each month to meet and eat together at a local restaurant. The night of the week may not always be the same so we can accommodate various schedules and special deals at local restaurants. We will choose places that have either kids eat free or other 4

5 specials. The idea is to offer a touchstone time each month for any members and friends of FUPC to come and join with others for dinner and conversation. Come to eat, have a beverage, or just be part of the conversation! All ages are welcome! This is a no reservation needed event, but if you want us to watch for you, prior to the day or text Kristi Button (kbutton@fupcfay.org or ) any time, especially the day of the meet and eat ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH AND MEETING, Sunday, February 19 at 12:00 p.m. Please join us for our annual congregational meeting and covered dish lunch. This year, after we conduct our annual business, we will have four special presentations aimed at providing information related to mission and outreach projects of FUPC members of all ages (earth care, Honduras, feeding ministries, and REACH). After the meal and brief presentations, you will have the opportunity to break out to various rooms to learn more about one of the four mission and outreach areas that were presented. We ask that you bring a covered dish to share with friends and members. Childcare will be offered during the meeting and group discussions afterward. We look forward to seeing you here! SEVEN HILLS DONATION DRIVE FEBRUARY 26 - As part Of the UPY Homeless Vigil, we will be collecting jeans and walking shoes for Seven Hills Homeless Shelter. If you would like to donate items for this event, you may drop them off at the Church Office by February 26. SHROVE TUESDAY AND ALL THAT JAZZ! Get ready for a BIG CELEBRATION in Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, February 28, as we prepare for the start of Lent! In Mardi Gras fashion, we ll be setting festive tables and serving a traditional Fat Tuesday meal. (You may remember that it was customary for Christians to feast and fill up before they began their Lenten fasting.) If you prefer a lighter meal, we invite any to bring a dinner that matches your diet, and please plan to come. There will be music, pancake races, a pancake decorating contest and much more! It will be fun for ALL AGES. The festivities will be from 6:00-7:30 p.m. TICKET SALES BEGIN THIS SUNDAY. The cost is $2.00 for adults and youth and $1.00 for children (kindergarten - fifth grade), with a family maximum cost of $5.00. We hope you ll mark your calendars now to enjoy this special evening with our church family. YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS! On the last Sunday in February, Brianne and Jacob Christiansen, our Co-Directors of Youth and Young Adults, will be presenting the entire Book of Philippians at both worship services. Each holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater from Northwestern College, Orange City, IA, 5

6 and each time that either recites the Scriptures in worship, we have been spiritually enriched as a congregation. This is a rare opportunity and we hope you will all make plans now to come to worship for the culmination of Joy in the Midst. It will be a wonderful opportunity to invite friends. Jacob and Brianne are preparing the entire service and this recitation of Paul s letter will replace the sermon. FELLOW SHAPE YOGA meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and the new time for ZUMBA is every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Each class will cost $5 per person. Friends of all ages are welcome. Contact Leigh Harvey for more information ( or leigh.woodruff@yahoo.com). ADULT SMALL GROUP- Interested in fellowship and fun with others your age? Join the Young Adult Small Group. Contact Brianne and Jacob Christiansen (bchristiansen@fupcfay.org) for more information. THE NEW FLOWER CHART IS AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX. If you would like to provide flowers for worship in 2017, we invite you to sign up today. WANT TO BE A GREETER? If this is something you d enjoy, please sign up on the list on the tall table in the Narthex. We appreciate your help in extending warm hospitality to all who worship with us. APP FOR DAILY BIBLE READING The PC(USA) offers an App for iphone and Android with daily Bible readings called Daily Prayer PC(USA). We encourage you to download this from the App store, Google Play, or to follow the Daily Devotions link from our website: OFFICE AND HOURS Church Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Please address all general correspondence for the church to: officemanager@fupcfay.org Our Presbytery Connections 6

7 The Presbyterian Church (USA) is a connectional church. Each week we pray for other congregations within the Presbytery of Arkansas. This week, First Presbyterian, Lincoln, and First Presbyterian, Heber Springs. Prayer Concerns Please call the church office, , during the week with prayer concerns, joys, or hospital information. *Barbara Rutledge, Jonathan Schierschmidt (son of Joe and Elizabeth Schierschmidt), Family of Steven Michael Curry (son of Mary and Ronald Curry), Family of Robert Dublin (uncle of Amy Rossetti), Family of *Billy Thompson. Copyright 2017 First United Presbyterian Church, All rights reserved. You are receiving this because you signed up for updates from First United Presbyterian Church. Our mailing address is: First United Presbyterian Church 695 E. Calvin St. Fayetteville, Arkansas Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these s? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list 7

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