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First Presbyterian Church Newsletter January- Feb 2012
Sermon Series 2012 Invest in the Kingdom Jan 1-22 How are we called to steward our financial resources for the expansion of Christ’s Kingdom on earth? Consider whether you might commit to the Four-Month Tithe Challenge and test and see God’s response to your faithfulness!
A Gift for you, a Gift for the Nations This year give a mission pilgrimage to a friend or loved one, or consider giving the gift of yourself to the Nations.
Choose one of our many mission trip options: Massanetta (June 17 -19); Kenya (June 23-July 8); Mexico (July 15-21); Nicaragua (August 4-11); Kenya (Oct 21-Nov 11) Sr. High Trip to Savannah, GA (April 9-13) Visit www.fpcnorfolk.org for more information. Gift cards are available in the Common.
Read through the Entire Word Jan 29-Feb 19 Would you like to know the Bible better? Have you often wanted a more complete picture of what Scripture says? Be a part of B90X, our program of reading through the Bible in 90 days! Join a class on Sunday morning or Wednesday evening and get started on B90X! Classes start Jan 29 (Sunday) and Feb 1 (Wed) Add to the Community Feb 26-April 8 We are called to go and make disciples of all nations, but that starts here at home. Do you have friends, coworkers or even family who don’t know Christ? Let this Lent be a season where together we can celebrate the God who Saves, Seeks and Sends as we bring our loved ones to our community of faith. Take the Evangelism Challenge and commit to praying for, and sharing your faith with, five loved ones this year.
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Upcoming Events & Classes For Men Shoulder-to-Shoulder Men’s Breakfast in First Hall 7:00 – 8:00 a.m., 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month Men's Small Group 11:05 am Sunday mornings Meeting in the Center for Prayer and Spirituality. Enjoy time with other men in rich discussions, current topics and fellowship. Contact Mike Smack (374-7177) for more info. Check out www.fpcnorfolk.org for more information on our Men’s Running Team and the upcoming Men’s Retreat.
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Women’s Bible Study – Thursday evenings: January 16 - March 22: 7:00 - 9:00pm Come join us for this Bible Study that meets at The Center for Prayer James: Mercy Triumphs a Beth Moore Bible Study See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple with Beth Moore's study James: Mercy Triumphs. Once you get to know both the man and the Book of James, you'll never be the same again.
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Women’s Retreat
February 24 - 26 This year’s retreat will be held at the beautiful Oceanfront Hilton Garden Inn located at the Outer Banks. Our speaker, Julie Courtney, will be teaching the story of Ruth and giving us insights and inspiration about God's love. We hope that you will set aside this time to be refreshed as you spend time with other Christian women. $165.00 per person, Double Occupancy $250.00 per person, Single Occupancy $125.00 per person, Quadruple Occupancy
Meet me at the Well Second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm starting January, 12. This is a time for women to gather together, listen to a speaker and receive encouragement for their Christian Journey. January 12: Power of Change – not just our behavior, but our hearts, not just our words, but our thoughts.
(after January 24th, prices increase to $175.00, double occupancy; $260.00, single occupancy) Contact Kristine Rand kristine@fpcnorfolk.org or visit www.fpcnorfolk.org for more information.
Women’s Bible Study – Wednesday mornings:
Writer’s Workshops: Starting Tuesday Jan. 3rd 7:00 to 9:00pm
FPC 101 is an opportunity to meet our staff, learn about our vision as a congregation, and discover what membership means for us. Our next FPC 101 is Feb. 12 from 4:00-8:00pm Dinner and childcare are provided. Please register online. www.fpcnorfolk.org
9:30 – 11:30 am. January 11 – April 11 (Childcare provided) Come join us for this intergenerational Bible Study which meets in the main church building. We will be studying the Spiritual Gifts. What has God called you to do and uniquely equipped you for? Discover the spiritual gifts God has given you and understand those given to all believers to glorify Himself and strengthen His church. Come to this intergenerational Bible Study.
Fireside Chats with Jim Wood
January 24 and February 21:: 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Armstrong Room
January 24th: Huckleberry Finn This classic book takes a close look at relationships, religion and redemption. Come join us as we discuss Huck’s existential crisis as he is forced to choose between the “Christian” thing to do and his integrity. February 21st: Dante’s Inferno Jim reads this book every year to help prepare him for Lent. Inferno opens on the evening of Good Friday in the year 1300. Traveling through a dark wood, Dante Alighieri has lost his path and now wanders fearfully (a powerful metaphor for our own lives).
Go 2 Blocks! 1 Block Sunday School + 1 Block Worship Please park 2 blocks away to make room for visitors!
Sanctuary Flowers If you are interested in donating flowers for the sanctuary, in honor or in loving memory of someone, please call Shirley Roberts at 757.428.0726
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Norfolk Night MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) 1st and 3rd Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month Writing allows us to create sacred space to reflect on our God, our lives and our world. It is often through writing that we allow our pens to go where our minds will not. Through writing, we bring meaning to our individual experiences of life and through reflection, we are transformed. First Tuesdays of the month: A short lesson with an exercise. We will also be sharing our work with eachother so that pieces can be workshopped. Third Tuesday: Spiritual Writing Exercises from "The Artist's Way, A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity" by Julia Cameron. We will also be sharing our work with each other so that pieces can be workshopped. Contact Kristine@fpcnorfolk.org or visit www.fpcnorfolk.org for more information.
Valentine’s Dinner and Dance
Sunday Family Worship
February 10th at 6:30 in First Hall More information at the Welcome Desk.
January 29, 2012 Look for your worship checklist in the January 22 bulletin. www.fpcnorfolk.org
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Wednesday Night Ins4tute of Discipleship (I.D.) Where you gain more insight in how to be a be2er disciple of Jesus Christ and enjoy great fellowship with your FPC Family. We have a special Arts program for our children and youth. 5:30 Meal in First Hall with great fellowship for the whole FPC Family Cost: 6th grade – adult $7.00 K‐5th grade $5.00 Preschool FREE Max per family $20.00 CKC – CreaPve Kids for Christ is a ChrisPan Arts based program for K – 5th grade that begins at 4:30. CKC then join their families for dinner at 5:30 and return to their acPviPes at 6:00 and end at 7:15. CORE – Arts program for Grades 6‐8 begins aUer dinner at 6:15 – 7:15 6:15 Adult Classes begin and end promptly at 7:15
Coming Up in Feb. ID Classes beginning February 1 B 90x (3 weeks) Managing Our Finances God’s Way with Andrew Callan conPnues (began January 11) Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday, February 22 5:30 Meal in First Hall 6:15 Worship in Sanctuary This powerful worship serve will be filled with meditaPve music, candlelight and God’s Word read and preached. Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the season of Lent, which is a Pme of reflecPon and prayer on the life of Jesus and his crucifixion on the cross. The 40 days of Lent are a journey of waiPng and hope as we anPcipate the resurrecPon celebraPon of Easter. www.fpcnorfolk.org
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Winter Adult Classes I.D. Classes beginning January 11, 2012 Choose a class that will challenge and nurture you:
I.D. Classes beginning January 11, 2012 Choose a class that will challenge and nurture you: ParenPng with Jeffrey Olrick (3 week class) B90X prep with Jim Gates (3 week class) Managing Our Finances God’s Way with Andrew Callan (6 week class) Paren4ng with Jeffrey Olrick ParenPng is one of the most difficult jobs that one can encounter in this world. Come and learn from Dr. Jeffrey Olrick who will guide us through important conversaPons about parenPng. He will talk about: ParenPng as Discipleship, God’s Design for Social and EmoPonal Development, and PracPcal ParenPng Tools. Dr. Olrich has over 15 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate complex psychological and interpersonal issues. He is a strong ChrisPan believer and believes that the transforming power of Jesus Christ and proper treatment can bring healing to a hurPng world. B90X prep B90X Prep on Wednesday Nights Join us for three weeks as we prepare for our 90‐day Read Through the Bible class! Jan 11 – Old Testament Overview Jan 18 – New Testament Overview Jan 25 – B90X Overview and Prep "Managing Our Finance's God's Way" This six‐week, video‐based, interacPve study provides the opportunity to study biblical principles on financial management in a small group segng. The series features video messages from well‐known ChrisPan leaders and finance experts on various topics related to financial stewardship. Small group discussions follow each video lesson. During the week, you will follow clear personal assignments designed to help you formulate a financial plan according to God's principles. The cost of the program is just $13 per person / $26 per couple. That includes a detailed workbook with all the forms you need as well as resource CD to help with your financial planning. You will be asked to make payment for these materials on the evening of the first session.
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Parish Visitation: Contact the church office (625-1697) if you desire a visit or pastoral care or are homebound and would like to receive communion.
Tues-Th-Weekend Valena Hoy 625-1697(O); 627-0810(H); 287-0812(C)
Pastors on Call: M-W-F Jim Gates-625-1697(O); 615-1799(C)
Prayer Requests: Prayer requests can be made through our parish visitor, Grace Weedman, grace@fpcnorfolk.org 757-625-1697
We want to Pray for YOU
Our Missionaries: Dana & Brandi Bates-Romania; Jeff & Marilyn Greenway-Nicaragua; Brandi Hammock-Uganda; Chuck & Antoinette Smiley-Cambodia; Tim & Gloria Wheeler-Honduras
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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