ADVENT/CHRISTMAS

Dec. 6 Second Sunday in Advent
10:30 -Communion and Lighting of 2nd Advent Candle
Dec. 13 Third Sunday in Advent
9:30 -Festive Advent Breakfast
10:30 Celebrate Christmas with Children, Choir, and Bells. Lighting of 3rd Advent Candle
Dec. 20 Fourth Sunday in Advent
10:30 Worship and Lighting of 4th Advent Candle
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve
7:00 -Organ Recital of Christmas Music
7:30 -Service of Lessons and Carols
(Free Parking in City Garage, Child Care and Elevator available for all services)

First Presbyterian-Nov. 29, 2009

First Sunday in Advent
Lighting of Advent Candle (Hope)
Sermon - "A Word of Joy and A Prayer of Hope" by Pastor Seitz
Scriptures-Psalm 25:1-10, I Thessalonians 3:6-13
Anthem - "Behold a Star from Jacob Shining" - Mendelssohn
ALL ARE WELCOME!

Dec. 6 - Congregational Meeting following worship

First Presbyterian Funds Helping Others!

The Bicentennial Committee has distributed an additional $16,002 from the Bicentennial Fund. A one-time contribution of $2,286 has been sent to agencies that First Presbyterian supports on an annual basis: The Athens County Food Pantry, Good Works, Appalachian Peace and Justice Network, Habitat for Humanity, Planned Parenthood, National Alliance on Mental Illness and The Gathering Place. There will be many opportunities for the agencies to use these funds to benefit clients in need during the upcoming holiday season. This distribution of funds continues to honor the "Legacy of Service" provided by members of First Presbyterian Church.

Bicentennial Funds Helping Others!

The Bicentennial Committee, acting on a recommendation from the Outreach Committee, has distributed an additional $16,002 from the Bicentennial Fund. A one-time contribution of $2,286 has been sent to agencies that First Presbyterian supports on an annual basis: The Athens County Food Pantry, Good Works, Appalachian Peace and Justice Network, Habitat for Humanity, Planned Parenthood, National Alliance on Mental Illness and The Gathering Place. These funds continue to honor "The Legacy of Service" provided by members of this church.

First Presbyterian-Nov. 22, 2009 Worship and Organ Recital

ALL are welcome to worship at 10:30 a.m.
Sermon - "Always Giving Thanks" by Pastor Craig Seitz
Scripture - Isaiah 12, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-23
Children Thanksgiving Presentation during worship
Thirty minute Organ Recital by Janice Robison of Thanksgiving and Advent music at 11:45 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church - November 15, 2009

All are welcome worship at 10:30 a.m.!
Sermon: "From There to Here" by Pastor Craig Seitz
Scriptures: Psalm 80: 1-2, 8-19; Hebrews 11:29-!2:2

First Presbyterian Church - November 8, 2009

All are welcome to worship at 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: "A World of Servants" by Pastor Craig Seitz
Scriptures: Isaiah 65: 17-25, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
The Handbell Choir will perform