First News & Views

Volume 54 Number 8

February 25, 2005

 

 

Lenten Supper & Program - Next Stop: South Korea

Despite the cold and slush we had a great turn-out for our second Lenten supper program as we learned about the Presbyterian Church in Russia. Join us this Sunday at 5 p.m. to continue our journey ("Where in the World Is the Presbyterian Church?") visiting South Korea. We will enjoy baked ginger chicken, rice and vegetables; hot dogs are available for the children. Our guest speaker, The Reverend Yongjin Kim, from Maumee Valley Presbytery’s Korean-American Presbyterian Church, his wife and members of their congregation will supplement our meal with samples of authentic Korean dishes. (Suggested donation is $4 for adults and $2 for children under 10.) Following supper the adults will hear a presentation by Rev. Kim who will share his experiences in the church in both Korea and United States. Children will be escorted downstairs to receive a new stamp for their passport. The younger children will be making masks and the older children will be making origami Korean outfits. They will all learn a new song together and experience a small part of Korean culture. Join us for another exciting adventure as we share in fellowship together!

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"Are We There Yet?"

With over 150 people signed up to walk to Jerusalem, the great distance of 6,089 miles seems possible, if each person simply walks 1 mile per day throughout the 40 days of Lent. In our first week of walking, collectively we walked 833 miles! This number is based on the 50 walking cards turned in on Sunday, so remember to turn in your cards, so we can count your miles spent in aerobic or spiritual activity each week. 833 miles puts us beyond New York City and into the Atlantic Ocean. We’re walking on water now! Only 5256 miles to go… Let’s keep walking to Jerusalem!

February is American Heart Month

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Myth – some people who are experiencing the symptoms of a heart attack are able to wait hours or even days before seeking needed medical care.

Fact – Many people do not recognize their symptoms as life-threatening. It is important to know the warning signs and take action quickly. Being treated within about an hour of the first symptoms can make a significant difference. Heart attack deaths and heart damage can often be avoided when treatment begins within an hour of when symptoms started.

This message provided by

The Health Ministry of

First Presbyterian Church

Adult Education

Join us at 9:45 a.m. this Sunday!

A Visit to China                                                Fellowship Hall

Dr. Jana Doone traveled to China with the United States Pediatric Delegation for the People to People Ambassador program. She will share many experiences, including a comparison between Chinese and American medical practices and medicines. Traveling through the country, Jana visited numerous hospitals, clinics, medical schools and interviewed several pediatric doctors. She will also discuss China’s one child per family rule.

Character Builders                                                           Room 108

On Sunday, February 27, our lesson will be "Overcoming Prejudice," taken from The Present Word quarterly. The scripture reference is John 4:7-10, 19-26. Tom Bronder will lead our discussion.

Kerygma Bible Study                                                               Parlor

Discovery 21 – "The Crucifixion."

Questions of Faith                                                                   Room 116

A course for 30-40 something adults facilitated by Donna Giver Johnston continues. Come to listen, learn, laugh and grow in faith together. This Sunday the video topic is "What Good Is Prayer?"

Nursery School Registration

The First Presbyterian Church Nursery School will offer a registration/information meeting on March 1, at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. We will be accepting registrations for 3, 4 and 5 year-olds for the Fall of 2005. All interested parents are invited to attend. The Fall registration will run from March 1 through March 16. You will receive a free book bag with your paid enrollment. Check us out at www.findlayfpc.org/nursery school.

Concert to benefit CHOPIN Hall

Gene Hall, Nancy Hall and Amy Lai, also known as Ariel 3, will be presenting a concert on Sunday, March 6, at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary to benefit CHOPIN Hall. Ariel 3 is unique in that it specializes in performing music especially written for soprano voice, clarinet and piano. During the 35 years that this group has been active, they have collected a wide array of music that is not heard every day, but is melodic and pleasing to the ear. Favorites of the group are folk tunes that have been especially arranged for the trio setting. Though Ariel 3 performs primarily as a trio, there will also be solo selections by members of the group as well. Included in the music selections will be works by Lachner, Kreutzer, Brahms, Schumann, Puccini, Schubert, Cooke and McCabe. This concert is free and open to the public. A freewill offering of non-perishable and canned food items will be received.

Health Fair Recipe

Here is the recipe for the Carmel Apple Salad that was served at the Health Fair. This is a Weight Watchers’™ recipe that’s easy and delicious. The recipe is also located in the salad section of ‘In Good Taste’ Presbyterian Women’s Cookbook. Enjoy!

– Chris Butterworth

Carmel Apple Salad

20 oz. can crushed pineapple, with juice

3, 1oz. pkgs. Fat free/sugar free butterscotch

pudding mix (dry) (You can use less, if desired)

8 oz. container of Fat Free Cool Whip

2 granny smith apples, chopped

2 red delicious apples, chopped

(You may use more apples to make a bigger batch.)

Mix first three ingredients until well blended.

Add chopped apples. Mix well.

1 cup is under 100 calories. 2pts for Weight Watchers™.

Please Take Note…

  • Youth Ministry Director Search Committee. Individuals who are interested in participating in the search for a new Youth Ministry Director please contact Mike Noble - 424-4041, Mike Quinlan - 477-5390, or Cindy Hershey - 425-1728.

  • Intern for the summer of 2005. This position involves working with grades 3 through 7, planning and executing Whimsical Wednesday programs for the same age group and participation in Vacation Church School. Anyone interested in applying should submit his or her resume to the church office. Employment is from approximately June 1 through August.

  • HCCH Garage Sale, March 5, Brinkman’s Country Corner 8:30-4

  • Please consider joining the Prayer Ministry. Join us on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in the Library and experience the power of prayer! For more info contact Tracy McMath - 326-1318.

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    Camp Hawaii

    The Findlay and Hancock County members of the Girl Scouts of Appleseed Ridge are seeking your help with some supplies for their summer camp. The theme is "Camp Hawaii" and they need the following supplies: glue, scissors, magazines, hula-hoops, ropes, ribbon, stones, shells, aluminum foil, thread, buttons, Macramé materials, blank postcards, colored postcards, markers, colored pencils, newspaper, sand, carpet squares, paper towels, finger paints, pictures of hibiscus flowers and wide and thin paintbrushes. If you have any of these items that you could donate, or would be willing to purchase, please call Dana in the church office. Thanks so much.

    The Walking School Bus

    The Walking School Bus is an After-School Walking program to escort children in grades 3-5 home from Washington School. Volunteers are needed to walk small groups along specific routes each afternoon. You may volunteer as little as one day per week, but must be available regularly. Persons 18 years or older with a valid identification who complete fingerprinting, background screening and a brief orientation program are eligible. For more information, please call Deb Stevens at Howard United Methodist Church - 422-8412 or Stephen Seagrave at Washington School - 425-8291.

    Knit 1, Pearl 2

    If knitting and/or crocheting are among your favorite hobbies, or perhaps you’ve always wanted to learn, a group is forming at the church beginning Wednesday, March 2, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 330. Bring your supplies and join in a time for fellowship and fun with others. We are planning on gathering every week. If you cannot come to this initial gathering, but are interested, please call Deb Watson - 422-9276.

    Easter Egg Hunt

     

    The 6th Annual First Presbyterian Easter Egg Hunt is just 4 weeks away - Saturday, March 26. The success of this event requires the assistance of 40 volunteers along with more than 20,000 pieces of candy. We still need helpers to:

     

    Please call Kelly Parker (423.2112), Sandi Bunting (423.3794), or Rich Dougherty (422.8948) todayJ

    KIC - Kids in Christ 9; Grades 3-5

    IMPORTANT REMINDER! You all are invited to help distribute food for CHOPIN Hall on Saturday, February 26, at St. John's Lutheran Church on Tiffin Ave. from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. PLEASE CALL IF YOU ARE COMING - WE NEED A LOT OF VOLUNTEERS! Parents may help, too. If you are interested in going, please call Trish at 423-2112 to let her know.

    Wednesday, March 2, 6 - 7:30 p.m. KIC will meet in Room 108 to eat pizza together, stuff Easter eggs, enjoy a Bible lesson and play a game together. Come and spend time with your friends!

    CIA - Christians in Action Grades 6-8

    Drop in as we continue with the four "S's."  Come join us for soup, silliness, song and scripture!! See you Wednesday March 2 at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

    God Squad 9; Grades 9-12

    TWO GREAT OPPORTUNITIES await – Lenten Suppers from 5 – 6:45 p.m. and God Squad at 7 p.m. on Sundays. See you there!

    FAMILY NEWS…FAMILY NEWS…FAMILY NEWS…FAMILY NEWS…FAMILY NEWS…FAMILY NEWS…FAMILY NEWS…

    Our sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Ruth Kirkpatrick, who passed away on February 19.

     

    CALENDAR

    SUNDAY: February 27

    8:30 a.m.             Worship             S

    9:45 a.m.             Church School

                                   A Visit to China             FH

                                   Kerygma Bible Study                 P

                                   Character Builders                 108

                                   Questions of Faith             116

    11:00 a.m.          Worship             S

                                   Worship Telecast of February 20             Ch. 21

    11:30 a.m.           Gabriel Singers             CR

    5:00 p.m.             Lenten Supper & Program             FH

    7:00 p.m.             God Squad             FH

     

    MONDAY: February 28

    9:00 a.m.             Worship Telecast of February 20             Ch. 21

    6:00 p.m.             Stephen Ministry Leaders             P

    7:00 p.m.             Purpose-Driven Life             340

                                   Boy Scouts             111-116

                                   Millstream Singers             CR

                                   Stephen Ministry             FH, 108, P, 330, 333

     

    TUESDAY: March 1

    9:15 a.m.             Interdenominational Bible Study             340

    9:30 a.m.             Ariel 3 Rehearsal             S

    10:00 a.m.          Staff Meeting             L

    6:30 p.m.             Worship Committee             340

    7:00 p.m.             NS Information/Registration Meeting             FH

                                   Joy Circle             338

     

    WEDNESDAY: March 2

    6:30 a.m.             Men’s Breakfast             Café Marie

    9:00 a.m.             Japanese Mothers             340

                                   Jean Allen Circle             P

    9:30 a.m.             Program Staff             108

                                   Gather-Ring             S

    10:30 a.m.          Ariel 3 Rehearsal             S

    11:00 a.m.          Prayer Service             Chapel

    1:00 p.m.             Prayer Ministry             L

                                   Worship Telecast of February 20             Ch. 21

    4:00 p.m.             Joy Singers             CR

    4:45 p.m.             Jubilate Ringers             S

    5:30 p.m.             A New Creation             S

                                   Jubilate Singers             CR

    6:00 p.m.             CIA             FH

                                   KIC             108

    6:15 p.m.             Chancel Bells             S

    7:30 p.m.             Chancel Choir             CR

     

    THURSDAY: March 3

    1:00 p.m.             Japanese Toddlers             Crib Room, 107

    7:00 p.m.             Mothers & More             108

                                   Girl Scout Service Unit #10             FH

     

    FRIDAY: March 4

    7:30 a.m.             Cub Scout Leader - BALOO Training             FH

     

    SATURDAY: March 5

     

    The bus driver for Sunday, February 27,

    11 a.m. - Bob McEvoy, 422-4151

     

     

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    Prayer Chain: (419) 423-2112

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