FPC Calendar of Events

Wednesday Night (6:00 p.m.) Fellowship Supper themes:

February 8 -- Valentine's Dinner Night (bring your sweetheart's favorite)

February 15 -- Rodeo Night (favorite rodeo foods)

February 22 -- Ash Wednesday (bring your favorite Lenten dishes)

February 29 -- Leap Day Night (those dishes you haven't cooked in a very long time)

Dr. David Green is doing a Wednesday night class through March 7, meeting in the first floor library (Room 110), at 6:45 p.m., after the supper. Topic is "What We Believe," speaking about the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and changes happening now in the Presbyterian denominations.

5 Conversations You Must Have With Your

Daughter:

Moms with daughters age 8-18, do you wonder how to talk about tough topics? Looking for Scripture to help guide those conversations? Then join us for...

a 6-week Bible study for moms of daughters, designed to help you discover God's take on critical issues

held on

Wednesday nights, February 1 - March 7, beginning 6:30-ish (after potluck supper)

First Presbyterian Church, 1903 Church St.

for only $10 (that covers materials)

Contact the church office at 409.762.8638 or speak to Cynthia Smith.

Be sure to reserve your place; space is limited. Invite your friends! Professional childcare available. Print a copy of a flyer

Sundays:

Worship at First Presbyterian, 1903 Church St., in the Sanctuary

9:30 a.m. Sunday School for children, youth and adults

9:30 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal

10:30 a.m. Fellowship with refreshments

10:45 a.m. Gathering music to prepare us for worship

11:00 a.m. Worship service in the Sanctuary

Collection of non-perishables for St. Vincent's House Food Pantry on first Sunday of the month - or may be brought to the church any time.

Communion on the first Sunday of the month.

Sunday Bible Study & Worship at First Presbyterian:

Nursery for Infants & Toddlers in Room 115

Children & Youth Bible Studies, 9:30 a.m.:

Preschool 2’s-4’s in Room 114

Elementary (K-Gr. 4) in Room 220

Middle School (Gr. 5-8) in Room 212

High School (Gr. 9-12) in Room 210

Adult Classes, 9:30 a.m.:

Bereans-Ida Austin Class (Bible study) in Room 110 (Conference Room/Library)

Seekers Class (in-depth studies) in Room 112

Faith & Family Group in Room 120 (Parlor)

Young Adults (college - 20's) in Room 213/215

"Word of the Day" Pastor's Class in Room 216

Chancel Choir worship rehearsal in Room 209/211

Sunday Worship Time Children’s Programs:

Nursery (through age 4) in Room 115

The Young Children & Worship program (for age 4 - Grade 3) meets during latter part of worship service in Room 114, across from the Nursery. Please pick up children after worship. Children (of any age) are also welcome to remain in the sanctuary for the worship service.

on Sunday, February 5 !

More than 20 years ago, the Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group:

"Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us to be mindful of those without even a bowl of soup to eat."

Since that day, more than $81 million has been raised for local charities across the U.S. through Souper Bowl of Caring. It has become a powerful movement that is transforming the time around Super Bowl weekend into the nation's largest celebration of giving and serving.

Through this mission, young people learn what it's like to make a positive difference in the world.

Be part of this movement that is sharing God's love with those in need. Every dollar and every item of non-perishable food donated goes to St. Vincent's House Food Pantry, Galveston.

ALSO, the Young Adults are planning a Super Bowl viewing party, at the church on Sunday, February 5 -- brings snacks & drinks (non-alcoholic)!

Bible Study on February 7, 10:30 a.m.: "Confessing the Beatitudes," a monthly women's Bible study meets first Tuesdays, in the FPC Church Library on first floor. Coffee/tea provided - invite your friends!

Austin College Weekend at First Presbyterian Galveston, February 17th - 19th:

Can you host one or more Austin College students in your home that weekend? If you are willing, please contact the church office at 409.762.8638, email scoggin@galvpres.net or sign up on the sheet on the information table in Fellowship Hall.

Our congregation will be privileged that weekend to host a group of students and faculty from Austin College, an extraordinary church-related college in Sherman, Texas. Austin College was founded in 1849 by Daniel Baker, then the minister of this church. AC has continued to flourish and today is widely recognized for its academic excellence and as a college that changes lives. Rev. Dr. David Green, pastor at First Presbyterian, was a student at Austin College when his life was changed for the better. On February 19th, our worship service will include participation by AC students and the college President, Dr. Marjorie Hass.

The AC A Cappella Choir will sing in Sunday Worship, and Dr. Hass will speak. Following Sunday worship, there will be a light lunch & reception in Fellowship Hall.

March 2-4, 2012 Youth Conclaves:

First Presbyterian youth participate in the annual Youth Conclaves at Presbytery of New Covenant's Camp Cho-Yeh, near Livingston, TX.

Progressive Dinner, Saturday, April 14:

Sponsored by the Fellowship Ministry - host households needed for appetizers, salad/soup, dinner, dessert.

FPC Fellowship Oyster Fest returns!

March 31, 11:00 a.m. at Jennifer Wright's house. Bring recipes and ingredients, outdoor fryers if you have them, chairs, canopies. Learn how to shuck! Fresh oysters provided.

Monday FPC Salvation Army Dinner Teams:

Weekly prepare & serve dinner at the Galveston Salvation Army, 23rd & Broadway, each Monday, 4:00-6:00 p.m., with serving at 5:00 p.m. Contact Pat Bumpus for more information or if you can help one Monday a month. FPC began this program in January 1999. After the first of the year, the Salvation Army will move to their new building in mid-town.

It is Stewardship Season and budget-planning time at FPC. Please give prayerful consideration to what you can give & turn in your pledge card as soon as possible.