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WORK CAMP IS COMING TO TOWN! Philipsburg
has the unique opportunity to host 350 high school students and their
leaders in our town on June 11-17.
These students are part of a Group Work Camp, which comes to
towns to do light maintenance, painting, and projects in homes of the
area. Sixty homes will be
aided in this effort! The Work Camp was made possible through the request of
Community Action, who is the local organization hosting the event. What
does all of this have to do with our church?
How about the way it takes care of those in need?
How about the way it offers a mission experience to high school
students, who PAY $400 each to come?
How about the way it gives us a chance to host virtual strangers?
How about the way it gives our town an opportunity to partner
together for good, meaningful work? This
Work Camp is being undertaken as a project by our Deacons, to take part
in offering hospitality to those who are coming.
In the next months, there may well be an opportunity to bake your
best cookies or drop off a pack of sodas or scoop up some ice cream for
these students. Our local
Dairy Queen has already donated 360 Dilly Bars!
The camp might need to borrow some ladders.
They will be parking in our new lot all week long, since the Jr.
High can’t accommodate the anticipated 80 or so vehicles needed to
bring all those folks here. If
you have a pool in your home, a youth group might enjoy a dip on
Wednesday, June 14, when they have their one free afternoon of the week.
Our Deacons are selling Marianna Hoagies to set up a “$1,000
Challenge” to any other church in Philipsburg or Osceola to help raise
the $11,000 still needed to fund the supplies for the work.
Plan to buy some for your dinner on Wednesday, February 15, or
lunch on February 16! When
all is said and done, our ministry as a church involves us in our
community. This Work Camp
is a great place to shine our light! Grace
and Peace, NOTE:
If this newsletter has been passed to you by one of our members
as an introduction
to our church, we welcome the opportunity to get to know you better
through coming to worship with us.
Our Sunday worship service begins every
Sunday at 10:30 AM, with Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 AM.
Our church
is located on Presqueisle Street between 5th and 6th
Streets, with parking
behind the building or on the street. OFFICER MEETINGS for FEBRUARY
(in the parlor) Deacons:
Tuesday, February 7th @ 7:00 p.m.
Session:
Monday, February 13th @ 7:00 p.m.
Trustees:
Tuesday, February 21st @ 7:00 p.m. Presbyterian Women:
Monday, January 27th @ 7:00 p.m.
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
9th – Garrett Broberg
23rd – Tyler Good
13th – Carl Gray
25th – Jeffrey Eyet
16th – Ketura Jones
26th – Harold Shirey 21st
– Barbara Little
26th – Julie Milsom
21st – Tracy Branthoover
27th – Arlayne Corman
21st – Billy Test
27th – Jackie Jones
FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES 5TH
– Bill and Kathy Richmond – 29 years 10th
– Andy and Amy Bordas – 10 years 12th
– Don and Ellen Tobias – 62 years PER CAPITA Each year, as part of our denominational responsibility, the church is asked to pay a certain amount for each active member.
This amount is decided based on
denominational needs and is voted on by Presbytery.
It is what helps to pay for Presbytery and national ministries
and expenses. For 2005, the
denominational support for our church is $24.67 per active member.
While the church is prepared to pay this amount, you are welcome
to contribute your family’s portion in the enclosed per capita
envelope. The family
portion is only necessary for active members. Baptized children are not assessed, but youth who are
confirmed are considered active members.
Thus, a family of 4 with two confirmed youth could offer $98.68,
or 4 times $24.67. Or, you
could keep it all round and make it an even $100!
WORSHIP
LITURGIST INVITATION Leading
in worship is not limited to officers of the church. If you would like
to share in this ministry, please contact Pastor Tracie.
We love to have
people sharing their gifts in worship!
MONTHLY THANKS Many
in the congregation have given of their time and
gifts to enhance the ministry of the church again in January. To the kind soul who took down all those lovely Christmas
decorations, and who doesn’t like public recognition … Thanks!
To Jennifer Johnston, who took on the added
work of the Annual Report … Thanks!
The Presbyterian Women fed the masses at the Annual Meeting with
loving care … Thanks! Jerilin
Pritchard continues to confidentially keep track of our Misconduct
Policy paperwork … Thanks! Colt
Viehdorfer stepped in to play for Sally during Ned Holdren’s funeral
… Thanks! Shirley Turner
and Theresa Martha faithfully greet at the Main door … Thanks! ALTERNATIVE
CHRISTMAS THANKS The
report is in from the Alternative Christmas project – done for the
first time this year! This
congregation generously supported the Faith Presbyterian Church “Share
Your Seat” ministry with $1,520 in chairs, plus another $1,480 in
independent donations! For
The Heights at Windy Hill Presbyterian Home, you gave $625, which will
be used for window dressings in the new Personal Care facility.
For Krislund Camp, you gave $331.10 for their 2005 needs list. Your total Alternative Christmas giving was $2,476.10, with
another $1,480 for chairs! That’s
$4,000 in gifts in just 6 weeks! Thank
you, congregation, for your support.
Thank you, Alternative Christmas team, led by Carol Moore! SOUPER
BOWL OF CARING February 5 is the
big day for Pittsburgh Steeler fans, and it’s an even BIGGER day to
take a bite out of hunger! Millions
of dollars are raised each year by youth groups all over the world to
support hunger causes. Our
youth will be collecting CANS of food or DOLLARS at the door on Sunday,
February 5, to give to the Community Action Food Bank. ANNUAL LEADERSHIP RETREAT All current Deacons, Elders and Trustees will be meeting for our Church Leadership Retreat on Saturday, February 11, from 9 AM
until noon in Westminster Hall.
Lunch may follow as a spontaneous outing for those wishing to go.
Leaders, please mark this date on your calendar.
Other members, please be in prayer for the growth and guidance of
our leadership. MARIANNA
HOAGIES – FEBRUARY 15! The
Deacons are selling Marianna Hoagies to raise funds for the Group Work
Camp coming to town. Hoagies
are $5.50 to $6.50, with pizzas available also.
Orders can be given to any Deacon, or by calling the church
office (342-0812), and are DUE Sunday, February 5.
The goodies arrive Wednesday, February 15, in time for lunch or
for dinner pick-up! No need
to cook that night! SLINKY’S
TRIP The First Presbyterian Church Youth Group invites
you to join them for
a night of fellowship, food, and fun! When? Friday, February 17th, 2006 Where? The First Presbyterian Church, 9:00
P.M.-10:00 P.M. Philipsburg, PA
Slinky’s Action Zone, 11:00 P.M.-7:00 A.M. Duncansville, PA Cost? $15.00 per person, payable to your
youth leader by 2/5/06 Youth groups (7th
– 12th grades) will meet at the First Presbyterian Church
and then travel to Slinky’s for an all night lock-in where unlimited
pizza, soda, laser tag, space ball, bumper cars, games (5 tokens for
$1.00), and soft play will be available.
First Presbyterian Youth need to contact Susan Harris (342-3944)
to register. AGAPE MEAL In keeping with the tradition of beginning Lent together on Ash Wednesday, the Session will be hosting an Agape Meal on Wednesday, March 1, at 6 PM in Westminster Hall.
This year, the meal is offered as a gift from your Elders – inviting you
to start Lent peacefully by having no dinner to cook or
dish to bring. Please make time in your schedule to begin
this season with our faith community. A short service with communion will follow our meal together.
Since you need not bring anything, why not begin Lent with this simple reminder of God’s
many gifts to you? This is
a wonderful way to mark Jesus’ journey to the cross,
and to invite others to explore the fellowship of our church. RELAY
FOR LIFE UPDATE Due to the Work
Camp opportunity for this year, and the date conflicts of June 17-18 for
both the Work Camp and Relay for Life, the Deacons have voted to
not have a Relay for Life Team from our Church for this year only.
With this decision, you are strongly encouraged to support other
teams with your financial gifts, volunteering and walking energy.
Also, please plan to attend the Relay for Life booths on
Saturday, June 18, to show our solidarity for the courageous men and
women who battle cancer. 3W The
3W Bible Study will be continuing for the remainder of the school year,
with an eye towards the meeting dates, times, and themes below.
We’d love to have more women learn with us!
Our study material is called Seasons
of Our Faith. Monday,
February 20, 7-8:30 PM,
Studying the Season of
Living, John 17:1-26 Monday,
March 20, 7-8:30 PM,
Studying the Season of
Serving, John 15:1-17 Monday,
May 1, 7-8:30 PM, Studying
the Season of Enduring, Psalm 46 and Ephesians 3:14-21 YOUNG
AT HEART LUNCHEON For those of you
who are 50 years of age or older, please plan to attend the February
Young at Heart Luncheon scheduled on
Wednesday, February 22nd from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
in Westminster Hall. The
cost if a $3.00 donation and some sort of entertainment will be
provided. For reservations,
please call 342-4371. Thank
you! LOOKING FOR A GOOD HOME The Schwarz family is looking for a home for a leukemia positive cat named Chester. There cannot be other cats in the household (dogs are ok), and he must be kept inside to prevent
transmission. He is approx. 18 months old, is black with
white socks and muzzle and is very loving.
He has been neutered and currently is in good physical
health. Please come over and see him or email
dkh137@psu.edu. COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVOCACY PROJECT The Community Health Advocacy Project, a pharmaceutical outreach
initiative created by the Centre County Partnership for Community Health
has been established to provide Centre County residents information
about medication discount programs, assistance in applying for
medication assistance programs, and referrals for basic needs such as
housing, heating, and food. We are currently in the process of recruiting volunteers. The
Project’s goal is to begin training volunteers as soon as
possible and begin serving clients in March 2006.
Volunteers are needed in the following areas: Office assistants, eligibility assistants, data entry, office
ambassadors, and patient advocates. 3-4 hours per week or have additional questions, please contact me
as soon as possible. I can
be reached by email Theresa Brezina at 814-237-4712. FEBRUARY
2006 CHURCH CALENDAR
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