First Presbyterian Church

(left) Church Street Entrance

FPC Calendar of Events

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Sunday Worship at First Presbyterian, 1903 Church St., in McCullough Hall

Worship at 11:00 a.m., with

9:30 a.m. Sunday School & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship

Adult Sunday School classes:

Ida Austin-Bereans Class, meeting in the first floor conference room/library, studying "The Life of Christ" (tape & discussion)"

The Pastor's Class, meeting with Rev. David Green in Room 211-213 on second floor, for a short-term study on "The Bible & the Dead Sea Scrolls"

The Seekers Class meeting in the adult classroom on first floor, beginning a short term book study, "Jesus' Parables About Priorities"

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Lenten Wednesday Evening activities

6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Potluck Supper

6:45 - 7:30 Adult Bible Study on the texts of the Dead Sea Scrolls, with Rev. David Green

(or bring games to play!)

6:45 - 7:30 Bell Choir for elementary & youth & adults led by Susan Parker

Childcare available for younger children

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Monthly Mainland "co-ed" evening Bible study on "Joshua" meets on second Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., at Robert Buchanan's, 1 Pine Drive, in LaMarque. You are invited!

Call the FPC church office 409.762.8638 for more information.

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Vacation Bible School 2010

June 7-11, 9:00 a.m.-12:00

Please put the dates on your calendar now!

"Baobab Blast: God's Great Get-Together"

What is a Baobab? It is a huge tree found in Africa that creates its own ecosystem, and is one of the world's oldest life forms. It's hollowed-out trunk, leaves, foliage, nectar, fruit & bark provide basic life needs for many different creatures. The baobab tree serves as a meeting place for people to gather, discuss and share stories.

2010 Bible stories: Abraham goes to Canaan, Joseph & His Brothers, Jesus Calls the Disciples, The Good Samaritan, Philip & the Ethiopian

"Let the Lord lead you and trust him to help." Psalm 37:5

The annual Mission Project of VBS at FPC is

Heifer International

Check out Heifer International's "Read to Feed" site for kids

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Every Monday, FPC Teams prepare & serve dinner at the Galveston Salvation Army, 23rd & Broadway, 3:30-6:00 (serving at 5:00 p.m.) The program is in its 11th year. Helpers needed once a month!