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New Teams Make Connections Helping people connect with others, whether you’re a visitor, newcomer or long-time member, is an important step in developing a sense of belonging to this family of faith we call First Presbyterian Church. Two ministry teams—the Newcomer Team and the Connections Team—are forming to help people find their place and they are seeking team members. Here’s a snapshot of each team. Through weekly reviews, the Newcomer Team will track visitors, call visitors, and coordinate with staff and the Connections Team. The Connections Team helps connect members and newcomers to existing groups within the church for fellowship and study, and service to others.
Wondering if one of these teams is a good fit? Find out by visiting fpctyler.com/volunteer to submit your volunteer request online or by completing the form located in the pew racks. Sit back and wait to hear from a team leader who’ll schedule a conversation with a ministry area leader to assess your talents, skills, and experience. (More opportunities will open up as the Connections Team begins its work!) Need more information before you’re ready to chat? Use the same form to get answers from people working with each team. Or contact Robyn Files (robyn.files@tyler.net/903-521-9169).
i n t h i s i s s u e | H I G H L I G H T S & F E AT U R E S Helping Group Forms | page 2
Trip to Israel | page 3
Celebrate America! | page 5
Calling all honey-doers to team up and head out to lend a helping hand around Tyler and beyond.
FPC Tyler joins Rabbi Neal Katz and members of Congregation Beth El of Tyler for an interfaith study tour in 2016.
Musical talent abounds at FPC Tyler’s 6th annual patriotic concert on July 4th.
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