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March Activities Abound at FPC By The Rev. Dr. Stuart Baskin March will be a big month at FPC. Lent comes to its climax with Holy Week and the splendor of Easter. If you’re new to the church, let me say that the Holy Week services - Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter - are spectacular. I can brag because I did not invent the traditions we observe! Also in March, Veda Gill (formerly Veeda Javaid), Executive Director of Presbyterian Education Board (PEB) in Pakistan, will visit. She is truly inspiring. In case you don’t know its work, PEB operates Christian schools in Pakistan under the joint auspices of the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). These schools have operated for over 100 years. Most of its students are Muslims, yet Muslim families, particularly in poor, rural communities, value the work of PEB very highly. PEB provides a quality education at a low price to children regardless of religion. Veda will be here from March 13 through March 20, and she’ll preach at both services on March 13. Make it a point to come hear her stories of what God is doing in Pakistan.
Finally, we’ll say goodbye to Donald Duncan. In case you haven’t heard, Donald has accepted the position of Organist/Choirmaster at Christ Episcopal Church in Greenville, South Carolina. Christ Church is a 4,200-member congregation, one of the largest in the entire Episcopal Church. This is a wonderful opportunity for Donald. It goes without saying that his departure will leave a mighty big hole in our church. To say that Donald has been a good colleague in ministry is an enormous understatement. He has served not only as organist and choirmaster, but as director of our fine arts program, and as director of the Tyler Civic Chorale. In addition to these duties, he has been a true team player on our staff. He has never been a person who only looked out for his program’s interests, but he has worked collaboratively with and supported the work of the whole staff. Sunday, March 13, will be Donald’s last Sunday with us, and to mark the occasion we’ll have a reception for Donald following the 11 a.m. service. Please mark your calendar and come celebrate his nine years of service with us.
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 Palm Sunday | March 20
Eggstravaganza | March 27
Soulfood | March 6
Commemorate the Lord’s triumphal entry to Jerusalem with a palm processional led by bagpipes.
All are welcome to join in fellowship and celebrate Easter with brunch.
In a Quiet Cathedral...enjoy a unique worship event offered during Lent. First Presbyterian Church of Tyler, Texas 230 West Rusk Street, Tyler, Texas 75701-1696 (903) 597-6317 | www.fpctyler.com