Thank you for subscribing to our FPC - Weekly Pastor's Email 2/14/19. Enclosed you will find information regarding our current worship schedule, the current scripture passage, as well as all prayer & praise announcements and all-church announcements. We are so thankful for you and we look forward to seeing you on Sunday! Stephen Ministers - a group of people who are willing, ready, and trained to serve God by having a caring relationship with those who are hurting, grieving, confused, or struggling with life. If you would like to know more, contact a Pastor or Stephen Minister, Kathy Davis (412-974- 3168). Worship Schedule 8:00 & 11:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary 9:00 & 11:15 a.m. in Fellowship Hall 10:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Scripture Passage for : Sunday, February 17th This week's Scripture passage is: Colossians 1:21-23 Prayer & Praise Michael DiLauro had successful knee replacement surgery on Wednesday. Tawny Dawson's father, Don Calvert, recently suffered a mini-stroke. He is in the hospital and the family asks for prayer.
Carla Figas was diagnosed with breast cancer and is looking ahead to treatment options. Please pray for the Figas family. Lou Campisi has begun treatments for his lung cancer. He will receive radiation treatments over the course of the next few weeks. Terry Dempsey has been in Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh with complications from his liver failure. They are praying that an infection will subside so that he can receive a liver transplant as soon as possible. Paul Waite s granddaughter Molly Wyman is taking treatments for leukemia. Karen Kovach s granddaughter Hannah has a rare form of melanoma and is on immunotherapy. She is doing very well. Ministry Updates All Church Announcements: Help support Hannah Collings she is headed to Philadelphia for a yearlong ministry internship. To find out more and how you can support and help, join us THIS SUNDAY in the Round Room from 11-1 to speak with Hannah. Jubilation Concert Event, Song of Songs, will be held in the sanctuary, THIS SUNDAY, February 17, at 4 p.m. Come enjoy Lara Lynn McGill and Sarah Carleton as they feature scripture and music that celebrates love. There will be a reception following. The Blank Spot (Empty Nesters Group).is cranking things up! Saturday, February 16, a dinner at Buca Di Beppo, and Saturday, March 30, a Lincoln Park Show. Text or call Cindy Campbell for details (724-495-9881). A Congregational meeting will be held in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, February 24, at 10 a.m. This is for the purpose of voting on Pastor Marc s New Terms of Call from July 2019 onward, and officially dissolving our pastoral relationship with Henry Knapp. If you or a loved one want the Pastoral Staff to know that you need care or a visit, email us at hospital@fpcbeaver.com. This is a simple system that enables the pastor on call to get information quickly and efficiently. If you do not have access to email, contact the church office so that the pastor on call can be contacted. 2019-20 Preschool Registration! If you have a 3 or 4-year old and are looking for a strong, Christian-based preschool, consider The Preschool @ First. Registration packets are on the church office door and our website. Register NOW as space is
filling up. Form and fee should be turned in with registration. Questions? Contact the church office (724-775-6398/fpcpreschool@fpcbeaver.com). The Art of Parenting Roundtable dinner discussion is Saturday, February 23, 5-7 p.m., in the Commons. Join other parents with children of all ages for dinner, a short video teaching teaching and small group discussion. Come fellowship and get to know other parents, and to be encouraged in your own parenting journey in whatever stage you are in. RSVP to Martha Schartner (dmschart@gmail.com or text 724-494-2255). The Haiti Mission trip is June 14-22. Join us for a short-term medical mission to our longest running mission partner! No medical background is needed. Applications are in the Hub and due by 2/24. Contact Amy Schmersal for information (mrsschmerz@yahoo.com/724-630-7642). Our Romania summer mission trip is set for July 5-14. We take children from the Philip House to a nice camp setting, where we offer them Christian Education, group games, singing and worship. Applications are in the Hub and due back March 3rd! For more info, contact Joye Hagen (japatter@hotmail.com) or Jeff Arnold (pastorjeffarnold@gmail.com). Annual Chili Cook-Off is March 23. Benefit Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Puerto Rico. Find entry forms in the Hub mid-february. Now accepting applications for our Summer Internship in Student and Children's Ministry. Join us for an exciting summer of serving and growing! Applications are on the church website and are to be submitted online to Carl Dawson (Chair of Student/Family Ministries) at cdawson123666@hotmail.com. Parenting in a Digital World event at Victory Church in Cranberry, Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. Technology is here to stay and can be overwhelming. Come and learn some positive parenting techniques to help your family thrive in this techobsessed world. Contact Victory Church at 724-453-6200. Order a First Presbyterian T-Shirt! The Hodge Band is selling these to benefit church projects/needs. Cost is $10 (upcharge for plus sizes). Contact the church office or Pat Grim to order (724-775-8656). See the church facebook page or our website (fpcbeaver.com/fpctshirt) to view design. Deadline is March 31! Join a Small Group Bible Study! Groups meet on a variety of days and nights at different times and locations. The primary purpose is to study the Scriptures, fellowship with other believers, and grow in the grace of discipleship and the Lordship of Christ. Please contact Martha Schartner to get plugged in.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS Term III Newcomers welcome each week. Feel free to join a class at any point. King David, A Man After God s Heart - Ron Cepek, Commons Daily Grind or Heavenly Mind - Adel Aiken, Room 210 What s the Condition of Your Wallet - Don Williams, Room 204 All About Our Church/What Presbyterians Believe (Required for membership) - Suzie Jackson & Dale Schartner, Room 206 Men s Bible Class (10:05-10:45am) - Various Teachers, Lower Level Conference Room Bible studies --- Join us! *Women s study: Monday mornings, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Library. Contact Jeff Arnold (pastorjeffarnold@gmail.com). *Young Adult Small Group Bible study: Tuesdays, 6 p.m. in the Round Room. Contact Ron Cepek (rcepek@fpcbeaver.com). *Community Bible Study: Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m. Contact Sherry Zugliani (buffers40@hotmail.com). *Community Bible Study: Thursday mornings, 9-11:15 a.m. Contact Christine Cole (cmkcole@gmail.com). *Various Small Group Bible studies: Contact Jeff Arnold (pastorjeffarnold@gmail.com) to connect and get for more info. Better Together Service Areas (visit www.fpcbeaver.com for more) New School Year opportunities to support Beaver schools: -providing backpack supplies for students in need (Find a donation list/instructions in the Hub & on webpage) -mentoring/tutoring HS students *Contact Marc to connect with these (mdejeu@fpcbeaver.com).
Phone: (724) 774-6398 Fax: (724) 774-8741 Email: office@fpcbeaver.org First Presbyterian Church 252 College Avenue Beaver, PA 15009