First Presbyterian Church

Special Events

First Presbyterian

Sundays:

9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. (children, youth & adult) & 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 in the Sanctuary

Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Food Pantry Collection for St. Vincent's House on the first Sunday of each month. Youth Group (Gr. 5-12) on Second & Fourth Sundays, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Young Children & Worship (for Age 4 through Grade 3) during latter part of worship, in Room 114. Nursery for children age 4 & under. Pagers available for parents. Children's bulletins are available (preschool & elementary) as well as Worship Activity Bag, children's Bibles & books.

Assisted listening devices available. The church bulletin in printed in a large font for ease of reading

Wednesday Night (6:00 p.m.) Fellowship Supper 2012 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 six-week 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 supper)

First Presbyterian Church, 1903 Church St.

for only $10 (that covers materials)

Contact the church office at 409.762.8638; speak to Cynthia Smith; or contact Leslie Gilbert by email (gilbert@galvpres.net) or by phone (832.726.6014)

Be sure to reserve your place; space is limited! Invite your friends!

Professional childcare available.

And please join us for potluck supper in Fellowship Hall at 6:00 p.m. before the discussion! Print a copy of a flyer

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.

& a Super Bowl party at the church for Young Adults! Bring snacks & (non-alcoholic) beverages.

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.

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.

See the Church Calendar for additional information on upcoming events.