FIRST DAY! Weekly News and Opportunities at The First Presbyterian Church of Howard County February 28, 2016 TODAY DISCIPLESHIP HOUR TODAY: Youth Spaghetti Lunch and Auction Fundraiser, following the 10:30 a.m. service, in Lyle Buck Hall. All are welcome! Next week s Discipleship Hour, Coffee Fellowship, sponsored by Ruth Circle, following the 10:30 a.m. service, in Lyle Buck Hall. USHERS & GREETERS: Debbie Allard, Alice Haskins (8:30); Margot Watson (10:30); Laura Burris, Laura Hampton, Jonathan Thornhill, (Tech Crew) FLOWERS THIS WEEK are given to the Glory of God in appreciation for the volunteers at the Cold Weather Shelter. The flower arranger is Jan Agazio. ZENTANGLE ARTIST: Thanks to Ginny Lockhart for the Zentangle art in this week s worship bulletin. CHILDREN S WORSHIP: All worship begins in the Sanctuary. At 8:30 a.m.: After Welcoming One Another 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. At 10:30 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. Older children, grades 2-5, may go with Ms. Virginia Callegary to The Worship Bridge. They will return to the sanctuary later in the worship service. SHOWER OF CARDS Cards for Mike and Pam O Brien will be available for signing in the Upper Commons after worship. Please take some time to write a note and/or sign a card. Mike is a former Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church. He and his wife both have cancer. WORSHIP NOTES: During Lent, we are singing a Kyrie as part of our time of confession. Kyrie eleison is a Greek phrase which means Lord, have mercy. It is one of the oldest prayers of the Christian community, and is prayed as both confession and thanksgiving celebrating what God has done, what God is doing, and what God will continue to do. This prayer is sung or said in Greek today in many churches for which Greek is not their first language particularly in the Coptic (Egyptian) Church. We are singing the Kyrie this season to join the stream of Christians who have prayed this prayer from the first century, and in solidarity with our sisters and brothers in the Coptic Church. The setting of the Kyrie we are singing is from Ghana by way of Nigeria! Dinah Reindorf, a Nigerian musician, composed it while participating in a World Council of Churches consultation on music in Ghana. BLOOD PRESSURE TESTING TODAY: Stay healthy and come have your blood pressure tested by Olu Oshinnaiye in the library at 11:15 a.m. Volunteers are needed on the 2 nd and 4 th Sundays, please sign up in the Lower Commons or contact discipleship@firstpreshc.org. If you have any questions please contact Olu Oshinnaiye, discipleship@firstpreshc.org
GUIDE TO PRAYER FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 28 Please pray for: Joan Channel, Burta Cherry, Dave Dittman, Jean Ellestad, Phil English, Dorothy Heinks, Jerry Hinkel, Bonnie Jones, Gertrude Leamer, Jim Leslie, Paul Lockwood, Robert & Vivian Miller, Mike & Pam O Brien, Paula Rasera, Dean Siedlecki, Maria Slack, Jonah Stoutenborough, Bunny Sturgill, Stan Werner, Bette Winyall,Murray, Shirley & Betsy Weingarten, Shirley Wolf, Al & Beth Wyrick Recovering from Surgery: Jeff Beale, Richard Ellestad Friends & Family: Woody Collins friend, Sue Sewell; Elaine Cook s Dad, Richard Cook; Genevieve Simermeyer s sister, Anne Jacobs PCUSA Mission Coworkers: Jeff and Christi Boyd in Congo; Amanda Craft and Omar Chan with the Presbyterian Border Region Outreach (PBRO) along the US-Mexico border; Jed and Jenny Koball in Peru. Please contact the church office, 410-730-3545, or Parish Visitor Ruth Bell, 443-668-1804 with the prayers and concerns that you would like to share. PEOPLE ON THE WAY William Edward Burghardt (W.E.B.) Du Bois (February 23, 1868-August 27, 1963) was an American civil rights activist, leader, Pan-Africanist, sociologist, educator, historian, writer, editor, poet, and scholar. He was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts a town largely made up of European Americans; there Du Bois freely attended school with white children. When it came time for college, the town raised funds to send him to Fisk University in Tennessee. It was at Fisk that Du Bois encountered institutional racism for the first time. Jim Crow laws were strictly enforced: blacks could not use the same drinking fountains, restrooms, restaurants, banks, or schools as white people. While he was studying abroad in Berlin, and talking with prominent social scientists, Du Bois decided to write about racism and the African-American experience. His most well-known book is The Souls of Black Folk (1903). In 1905, Du Bois met with 30 other African-American scholars, artists, and activists in Canada, near Niagara Falls, to discuss the challenges that people of color faced. The men had to meet in Canada, because blacks were not allowed rooms at white-run U.S. hotels. From this Niagara Movement sprang the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (1909), which still exists today to fight racism and bridge cultural divides. Du Bois was the first African-American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University. He became a naturalized citizen of Ghana at the age of 95, where he died in 1963, exactly one day before Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his epochal I Have A Dream speech at the March on Washington. We also remember: On February 29, 1968 President Lyndon Johnson appointed the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, to search for the roots of riding violence in the United States as it surfaced in the growing hostility between whites and African-Americans. The Commission s report named such factors as unemployment, education, housing and poverty, but the root cause identified was the insidious and pervasive white sense of the inferiority of black [people.] OUR MISSION PARTNERSHIP PRAYER CYCLE FOR 2016 We pray for the mission of our congregation. The Cuba Partnership between Baltimore and El Centro Presbytery, Cuba is a mission of accompaniment. It was formalized in 2004. In 2011, our congregation established a partnership with the church in Calabazar de Sagua, Cuba. Bridges to Housing Stability is one of our primary local mission partners. Bridges mission is to prevent homelessness by providing effective services and compelling advocacy that result in housing stability for Howard County households.
STUDENT MINISTRY CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR STUDENT MINISTRY TODAY Sunday, February 28, 2016 Youth Ministry Spaghetti Lunch & Auction at 11:30 a.m. in Lyle Buck Hall Join us after the 10:30 service in Lyle Buck Hall for the Annual Youth Spaghetti Lunch and Auction. Let our youth serve you a delicious lunch, then bid on delicious desserts and many other auction items. Our auction includes: gift certificates for yoga, The Melting Pot, Edible Arrangements, and massage at Brightwater Spa; golf at Cattail Creek; Navy football tickets; baby & pet sitting; wood carving, piano and voice lessons; 2 tickets and Meet & Greet to a sold out Rachel Platten concert; and much more! Can t stay for lunch and the live auction? The silent auction items are open for bidding NOW, or stop by and purchase items from the bake sale table. All proceeds will benefit Student Ministries at First Presbyterian Church - and credit cards are accepted! ADULT EDUCATION & SPIRITUAL GROWTH SUNDAY MORNING EDUCATION HOUR - 9:30-10:25 a.m. Bible in Depth taught by Doyle Nichols Continues all year all are welcome to join in at any time - Clark Parlor This is a lively conversational study of four Old Testament texts: Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther and Job. Help! I have a Teen! Continues through June Library A class for parents of youth. Come join us to discuss topics related to guiding our children through the tumultuous teen years. Each week will feature a different topic with either guest speakers or member facilitated discussions. NEW CLASSES DURING LENT - February 14 through March 20 Prayer taught by Angela Nichols Room 205 The Prayer class will explore different types of prayer and praying. Practicing Faith in Everyday Life taught by Virginia Callegary Room 252 Through personal reflection, journaling and discussion we will experience some of the central practices of the Christian faith, such as Prayer, Food, Money, Community, and Service. Cuba taught by Morton Harris Room 258 In this class we will learn a bit more about Cuba its history, its people, life there, the church there, and about the covenant hermanamiento (partnership) between our two congregations. GRAB AND GO COFFEE is available at the Wake Up Station on the second floor across from the Parlor. Get a cup of coffee and head to class! Please return the cups to the drop off bins. Enjoy! WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY WITH PASTOR SUE 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m., every week in the Parlor This year s text: The Gospel of Matthew. Come join in the discussion.
LENTEN ACTIVITIES TABLE TALK: FOOD, FRIENDS AND CONVERSATION Wednesday Nights in Lent March 2, 9 & 16 Supper begins at 6:30 p.m. Study begins at 7:00 p.m. We wrap it up between 8:15 and 8:30 p.m. Holy Worship, Holy Week We ll walk through the days of Holy Week, from Palm Sunday to Holy Saturday. What events does scripture describe taking place during this last week of Jesus life? Not all the gospels agree about this, as it turns out and that s worth thinking about! Child care is available. Call the Church Office if you will need childcare. Thanks. EASTER LILIES - Order forms are at the Welcome Desk. The deadline for ordering is next Sunday, March 6. The cost is $13 per plant. Contact: Jan Agazio, 410-309-0290 or janicebga@aol.com. OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE CALLING ALL LITURGICAL DANCERS! We are now planning for a Palm Sunday dance and are looking for new dancers age 5 and up. Contact Julianna Mackie, jdkmackie@verizon.net for more information. DEBORAH CIRCLE is collecting ethnic hair and skin care products for HopeWorks, formerly the Domestic Violence Center. A list of suggested products can be found at the Welcome Center. The collection box will be located in the Lower Commons from February 28 through March 13. Contact Angela Nichols or Amy Curran with questions. COLD WEATHER SHELTER: Thank you so much to everyone who helped with the Cold Weather Shelter. We had some very cold weather indeed and quite a few extra guests. All went well and our guests were very grateful. It takes a village to take care of a village! CWS Breakfast/Debriefing Meeting is scheduled for Sunday March 20, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. in Lyle Buck Hall. MARY MARTHA CIRCLE is sponsoring an Indoor Yard Sale next Saturday, March 5 th, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. in Lyle Buck Hall to benefit our Cuba Mission. Please drop off any items you would like to donate on Friday, March 4 th, marked for Mary Martha. Please price items. (No clothes or shoes) Thank you! NOMINATING COMMITTEE is searching for members to serve as Elders and Deacons and other church officers. Have someone to nominate? Look for the form at the Welcome Desk. JUST ONE CAN PLUS! February FIGHT AGAINST COLD This month Deacons salute our church s commitment to the Cold Weather Shelter. Please demonstrate your support by donating hearty, nutritious and filling foods that benefit the homeless, the hungry and the struggling. Please leave your contribution in the wooden Just One Can bin in the Upper Commons. The Deacons appreciate the congregations generous support.
GENERAL INFORMATION MUSIC MAKING: The church office has recently purchased a new program for preparing music files to be used in bulletins. We are in the experimental stage so please bear with us as we learn how to use it. Thanks. THUNDER HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION, Monday, February 29-Friday, March 4, 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Evening Registration, Tuesday, March 1, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Kindergarten teachers will be present to answer questions. Children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2016 must have been born between September 2, 2010 and September 1, 2011. Children must reside in the Thunder Hill Elementary School attendance area to attend Thunder Hill Elementary. Please consult the School and Bus Locator at www.hcpss.org to determine residency. BRIDGES TO HOUSING STABILITY S, HOTTER THAN THOU CHILI COOK OFF Next Sunday, March 6 th at 12:30 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, 3175 Paulskirk Drive, Ellicott City, MD. HELP - Raise money for Bridges programs for homeless and at-risk families. LEARN - Learn about homelessness in Howard County through a video. WIN - 18 Congregations will compete for the coveted Golden Ladle! Guests sample and vote by tipping their favorite entry. The congregation with the most tips wins the Golden Ladle! Bring your tips and friends to the hottest competition in town! Info: http://www.bridges2hs.org/ Thank You! SENIOR LIVING COFFEE Tuesday, March 8 th at 10:00 a.m. in the Parlor We ll be talking about the kind of programs/speakers/themes/projects we d like to undertake together in the future. All adults who are enjoying any phase of Senior Life are invited to come and join the conversation! We are planning for a book swap in May so start weeding your libraries for the Big Book Swap! NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Saturday morning, March 12 th 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Interested in becoming a member? This orientation explores what it means to be part of First Presbyterian Church household. Contact the church office if you plan to attend or need childcare. YOUTH MINISTRIES FUNDRAISER AT TINO S Monday, March 14 th from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Tino s Italian Bistro, 8875 Centre Park Drive, Columbia For the full day, 10% of the proceeds for the entire restaurant will be donated First Presbyterian Church to benefit youth ministries trips and activities. This includes ALL carry-out, delivery, dine in, wine sales, etc., No flier is needed, so please spread the word! It is family-friendly and casual, so let s gather church members, friends, and neighbors for fellowship over a delicious Italian meal. Or if you prefer carry-out or delivery, call 410-730-8466. Their menu is available at http://www.tinositalianbistro.com. On behalf of the church s youth, thank you and see you on March 14 th! OUR FINANCIAL RESOURCES DOING GOD S WORK Actual Income as of February 25, 2016 $ 113,357.36 Actual Expenses as of February 25, 2016 128,833.21 Total $ (15,475.85) It takes an average of $2,191 to fund the daily budgeted operation and mission of the church. The total surplus/deficit shown above is (7.06) days ahead/(behind).
WEEKLY CALENDAR Every Sunday 8:30 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Church School The Education Hour Infant & Toddler Care is available all morning Godly Play (age 4 grade 1) during 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. services The Worship Bridge (grades 2 5) during 10:30 a.m. service 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Discipleship Hour Backpack Project Packing in Branch Hall Sunday, February 28 th THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT 9:30 a.m. Church School for all ages 11:30 a.m. Youth Spaghetti Lunch & Auction Backpack Project Packing Blood Pressure Screening Monday, February 29 th 7:00 p.m. Diabetes Type I Support Group Tuesday, March 1 st 7:00 p.m. SMLT Meeting Wednesday, March 2 nd BULLETIN ARTICLES DUE 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Morning Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Knitting Fellowship 2:00 p.m. Staff Meeting 6:30 p.m. Table Talk Lenten Program 7:00 p.m. Hannah Circle 7:30 p.m. Handbell Choir Thursday, March 3 rd 6:45 p.m. Confirmation Class 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Nominating Committee Friday, March 4 th 9:15 a.m. Deborah Circle Set Up for Indoor Yard Sale 1:00 p.m. Bulletins Folded Saturday, March 5 th FIRST PRES PRIDE DAY WEAR YOUR T-SHIRT 9:00 a.m. Mary Martha Indoor Yard Sale Sunday, March 6 th FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT COMMUNION NAME TAG SUNDAY DEACONS COMPASSION FUND OFFERING 9:30 a.m. Church School for all ages 11:30 a.m. Discipleship Hour: Coffee Fellowship Mid-High Fellowship 12:30 p.m. Chili Cook Off at Church of the Resurrection 6:30 p.m. Senior High Fellowship Ruth Circle 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 www.firstpreshc.org, the current issue of Tidings, or call the church office 410-730-3545. A Weekly Email 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 email to: execasst@firstpreshc.org by Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. To submit articles for Tidings, our monthly newsletter, please send articles by email to: churchoffice@firstpreshc.org by Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. for the April 2016 Issue #4.
Mary Martha Circle is sponsoring An Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, March 5 th 9 am 1 pm In Lyle Buck Hall To benefit our Cuba Mission Please drop off any items you would like to donate on Friday, March 4 th, marked for Mary Martha. Please price the items. (No clothes or shoes) Thank you!