Bach's Lunch Series is Back!
The Fifteenth Annual "Bach" Lunch Series is (Bach) back beginning Friday, February 26th! Held at various churches every Friday during Lent, each program will begin promptly at 12:05 p.m. with a 25-minute organ recital. Following the recital, the host church will provide tea, coffee and a place to eat. You’ll have plenty of time to get (Bach) back to work by 1:00 p.m. For more information, go to www.trinityama.org and click on the Bach Lunch link or call 362-5629. The "Bach" Lunch series is sponsored by the Amarillo Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. J.S. Bach’s 325th birthday will fall on Sunday, March 21, 2010.Friday, February 19, 2010St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Jim Rauscher, organistFriday, February 26, 2010St. Andrew Episcopal Church, Margaret Lacy, organistFriday, March 5, 2010Westminster Presbyterian Church, Michael Raillard, organistFriday, March 12, 2010St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Jim Gardner, organistFriday, March 19, 2010Trinity Lutheran Church, Michael Johnson, organistFriday, March 26, 2010First Presbyterian Church, Norman Goad, organist
Parent's Night Out
On Friday, March 12th, parents will be able to take the night off! For $5.00 per child, you can drop your children off at First Pres from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. All children, including non-First Pres families, are welcome. Feed your kids dinner before they come or send dinner with them and take a few hours for grocery shopping, errands or even date night! Space is limited, so RSVP to Debbie at 373-4242 x290.
Upcoming Preaching Schedule
Upcoming Preaching Shedule: March 7th - Jim BankheadMarch 14th - Jim BankheadMarch 21st - Jim BankheadMarch 28th - Jim BankheadJim Bankhead is currently preaching his series, "Living the Way of Christ." This series will continue through Easter Sunday. Its purpose is to help you "discover and live the way of Christ" and to follow in His footsteps. Reflection and practice guides will be provided for willing participants. For more information on these resources, contact Janice, 373-4242 x230.
Volunteers Needed to Take Blood Pressures
The Wholeness Team needs volunteers to take blood pressures at church. If you know how to take a blood pressure or are interested in learning how to take a blood pressure, contact Ruth Whitehead at rowhitehead@actx.edu.
High School Mission Trip: NoLa 2010
Sign up has started for the high school spring break mission trip to New Orleans! We will leave the morning of Sunday, March 14th, and head to NOLA. Students will be working with Beacon of Hope Resource Center helping homeowners with landscaping, painting and other unskilled labor to help rebuild the city after Hurricane Katrina. Plans also include traveling around the city, going to museums, restaurants, etc. to experience the culture of the city. We will return Friday, March 19th. Cost of the trip is $300. To sign up, please contact Alana Mitchell in the office (373-4242), fill out forms at A&O, or click here.
Presbyterian Cursillo - 4th Day Renewal Weekend
If you've been a participant in a Presbyterian Cursillo, Walk to Emmaus, or a similar 3-day weekend, the Palo Duro Presbytery Cursillo would like to invite you to the 4th day Renewal Weekend, at The Big Country's Camp near Lueders, Texas, April 30th - May 2nd. For more information, pricing, and participant registration forms, go to www.paloduropresbytery.org.
First Pres Cookbook
The Women's Ministry Team wants your recipes for a brand new cookbook due to be available Mother's Day, 2010. Take a few minutes to consider which family favorites you'd like to share. Recipes can be submitted via email to April Neely, mailed to the church or placed in the Women's Ministry Team box. When submitting your recipe, please include your name, phone number (for any questions before publication) and the year you became a member of First Pres. Entries must be received by March 31st. If interested in helping with the compilation of this cookbook, please contact April Neely (baekneely@yahoo.com or at 355-6658).
Men's Fraternity
Life should be an adventure, but too often it seems tiring, even boring. "The Great Adventure" challenges you to break free from the bondage of boredom and begin the great adventure that God has uniquely designed for you. Men's Fraternity is taking a break for the holidays, but will start again January 8th. Men's Fraternity happens each Friday morning from 6:00 - 7:30 a.m. at the A&O House just south of First Pres. For questions, please contact Dick Doyle, 236-0340.
REEL LIFE: Family Relationships
On Wednesday, March 3rd at 11:45 a.m., First Presbyterian Church will continue its lunchtime outreach to women: REEL LIFE. Janie Singleton, Executive Director of the High Plains Food Bank for 19 years, will address the group. The movie clip will be from “Thicker Than Water” and the theme will be “Family Relationships”. Janie earned an AA from Stephens College and a BS from WTA&M. She taught elementary school for several years before becoming a stay-at-home mom until her boys were in high school. Janie has served as Treasurer and President of the Texas Association of Food Banks and was Treasurer of the Central Region of Feeding America. She was active in many non-profit organizations as a volunteer through her association with the Junior League of Amarillo and Amarillo South Rotary. She is currently serving on the state association advocacy committee and the state Food Bank Executive Committee Janie was selected as “2003 Business Woman of the Year” by Women’s Division of the Chamber of Commerce, “2004 Sustainer of the Year” by the Junior League of Amarillo and the 2008 recipient of the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission’s “Regional Service Award” and was the Association of Fundraising Professional’s 2009 Professional Fundraiser of the Year.Lunch will be catered by Bistro To Go for $8. Reservations must be made not later than noon Tuesday, February 2nd, by calling the reservation line: 373-4288 or email jeane@firstpres.com. OR you are welcome to bring your own lunch and join us for the program.
