Reminder:
TIME TRAVEL, GHOSTS AND ZOMBIES:
A BIBLE STUDY FOR LENT
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays in Lent, beginning February 22, 2012
Explore how the Bible’s use of stories of paranormal phenomena sheds light on the meaning of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
in the New Testament church and for us today.
FREE SEMINAR
Family & Sexual Violence In Our Community
A free series of public seminars presented by The S.A.F.E. Center.
Seminars will be held on Mondays and Thursdays February 27th – March 8th
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
At The S.A.F.E. Center office
3710 Central Avenue, Suite 10, Kearney
Topics include: domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, stalking, effects on children, confidentially, resources, crisis intervention, and more.
Seminars are free of charge and open to the public. They not only provide valuable and important information, but also great for those who are eager to learn more about issues that occur in our community.
Please call 237-2599 to register!
The Christian Education Committee is actively seeking a Sunday School Superintendent OR Co-Superintendents. This person(s) will work and is supported by the pastor and the Christian Education Committee to oversee the Sunday School Program. Please contact Lorraine Fiend at (308) 390-7455 if you are interested and/or more information.
The duties of the Superintendent of Sunday School at First Presbyterian Church of Kearney include:
The responsibilities of the Wednesday Night Live Coordinator at First Presbyterian Church of Kearney include:
Special Wednesday Night Live on February 22nd Ash Wednesday Worship Service at 6:30 p.m.
Thank you for your continued support of our Mission “to give glory to God through the helping of people”. Nineteen people currently call Crossroads home and have begun work on getting their lives back on track.
Our most critical needs are as follows:
canned foods especially in #6 or #10 cans.
support group meetings.
Also, please pray for our guests as they work back towards independence and for their spiritual growth.
Reminder:
“FAITH NIGHT” AT UNK BASKETBALL GAMES Saturday, February 18, 2012
6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
UNK Lopers vs. UC-Colorado Springs
Come and represent First Presbyterian Church of Kearney at the final home game (Senior Night) against University of Colorado at Colorado Springs on February 18th at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. You will get a 2 for 1 with the women playing at 6 p.m. and the men at 8 p.m. Tell the ticket personnel you represent First Presbyterian and you will get the group rate of $4.00 per ticket! There will be some contests during half time of both games where members of churches can compete against each other for fun. Our home games are true Family entertainment where young and old will have a great time.
Lenten Lunches are held every Friday at Noon during Lent. The lunches are sponsored by the Kearney Ministerial Association and are open to everyone. The theme this year is built around We Are Called…. The community is invited to the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, 4500 Linden Drive. The cost for the lunch is $5 per person, with a portion of the proceeds being given to local missions. The first service will be on February 19th.
SEEKING SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
The Christian Education Committee is actively seeking a Sunday School Superintendent. This person will work and is supported by the pastor and the Christian Education Committee to oversee the Sunday School Program. Please contact Lorraine Fiend at (308) 390-7455 if you are interested and/or more information.
Sunday School Superintendent Volunteer Position
The duties of the Superintendent of Sunday School at First Presbyterian Church of Kearney include:
“FAITH NIGHT” AT UNK BASKETBALL GAMES Saturday, February 18, 2012
6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
UNK Lopers vs. UC-Colorado Springs
Come and represent First Presbyterian Church of Kearney at the final home game (Senior Night) against University of Colorado at Colorado Springs on February 18th at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. You will get a 2 for 1 with the women playing at 6 p.m. and the men at 8 p.m. Tell the ticket personnel you represent First Presbyterian and you will get the group rate of $4.00 per ticket! There will be some contests during half time of both games where members of churches can compete against each other for fun. Our home games are true Family entertainment where young and old will have a great time.
The Women’s Bible Study circles began the third week of September, but we still encourage you to sign up for our evening group, the afternoon group or the suppertime group – whatever fits your schedule. This year the study is Confessing the Beatitudes created by Margaret Aymer.Prime of Life will meet on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Please note Prime of Life moved to the second Sunday in February because of the SuperBowl. Hosts for February are: Gayle and Wilma Woodruff, Dewaine and Betty Fisher, Vi Pimper, and Myron Haines. Contact one of the hosts to confirm your attendance. The Taize service is the program.
Prime of Life is a social group that meets at the church on the first Sunday evening of each month for a light meal, delightful program, and wonderful fellowship. We want to extend an open invitation to everyone of the “mature age” of 55 or older. Singles and couples are welcome.
Thanks to everyone who donated food and money for the youth group’s Souper Bowl Sunday food drive! Some youth group members delivered the donations to the new Crossroads shelter in Kearney on Feb 8th during WNL.
Reminder:A new directory listing members with their addresses, phone numbers and email addresses is in process. Please call the church office (234-4543) with any corrections by February 10th.
Thank you,
Rose Miller
Why not consider giving a gift of Fair Trade coffee, tea or hot cocoa? These products make great additions to a gift basket. Just add some mugs to the basket and you’re set for an easy gift!
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY READING LIST
All women of the Women’s Bible Study Circles are encouraged to turn in their reading list form recording the books they read in 2011. Please turn the form into the church office as soon as possible. The new 2012 reading list is now available. Please contact Ann Young, Reading List Coordinator, at 236-7020 or Rose at the church office.
Taize Worship Service
Sunday, February 12, 2012 – 7:00 p.m.
The TAIZE Community was first developed in Taize, France by Brother Roger Shutz in the 1940’s with an ecumenical group of church people from all over the world. It is from this community that TAIZE worship has come.
TAIZE worship includes candlelight, prayers, readings, soft music, and silence. The service is very meditative and offers a wonderful opportunity to be silent and center on the Lord.
The service is open to the entire community. Come as you are – and bring your friends.
SHEPHERD LEADERS’ COFFEE
Sunday, March 4, 2012
The Deacons are hosting a coffee for the Shepherd Leaders immediately after the worship service in the library on Sunday, March 4, 2012. Please come as we share ideas on how to care for our members (flocks) and learn what it means to be a Shepherd Leader. We promise not to keep you long!
Shepherd Leaders for the 2012 year include: Bev Gustafson, Kathy Gappa, Sara Sup, Suzzie Bresley, Germaine Oldfather, Barb Andersen, Thea Houser, Barb Friskopp, Joan Hartman, Susan Ingram, Georgia Byrn, and Karen Diestler. A BIG Thank You goes out to all of you for your help in supporting our church!
In case of inclement weather, please listen to KGFW-AM Radio Station 1340 or watch NTV Channel 13 for church cancellation. Notice will be posted by 8:30 a.m.
Per capita apportionments for Central Nebraska Presbytery in 2012 will be $27.83 per active member. Per capita dollars help support the ministries of the Central Nebraska Presbytery, the work of our Synod of Lakes and Prairies, and the General Assembly. Each church is asked to pay $27.83 per active member in its congregation. This money is then used to support the work and mission of the larger church. Any member wishing to pay their per capita may do so by check in the amount of $27.83 per member in your household. Please mark per capita in the memo on your check.
Save The Date | June 24-28, 2012 | Vacation Bible School
Your 2012 stewardship envelopes for your pledges are available in the Narthex. More offering sets are available if you didn’t receive a set. Contact Rose in the church office.
The youth group is hosting a SouperBowl Can drive collection at the church. Donations will be given to our local food pantry. Please bring non-perishable food items to church. We will have an area in the Narthex available to collect the items. We are collecting items now through Souperbowl Sunday which is February 5th.
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Sunday, February 5
Following 10:30 a.m. Worship Service
All-Church Potluck following the Annual Meeting sponsored by the Congregational Life Committee
Bring a covered dish to share. Table service and drinks will be provided.
ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
The new 2012 Flower Chart is posted on the bulletin board by the church office. Please take a few moments to sign up to contribute flowers to glorify God’s house on Sunday and to honor or celebrate your loved ones!
The Deacons Need YOUR Help!
Wanted: Coffee Hosts for 2012.
If you are one of the many who enjoy the coffee fellowship time after church, then WE WANT YOU! Please sign up on the chart in the narthex.
Calendar by Kieran O'Shea
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