FPC Weekly E-Newsletter

THIS SUNDAY:

On Aug. 3 at 10 a.m., Interim Pastor Rev. Cari Jackson will be preaching a sermon titled "Honoring the Commitments We Make."  The service will include Holy Communion. Sunday School is not in session for the summer, but "w orship bags" will be available for young children and the nursery will be open from 9 a.m. to noon.

 

Also on Sunday: At 6 p.m., join with other women for good food and conversation at the Women's Ministry's monthly potluck dinner in the First Church Manse Parlor at 128 Henry Street. 

 

Other news:

 

The 2nd Annual First Church Bas eball Outing is Aug. 23.

Mark Elsenheimer invites anyone who a) is now or has ever been young and b) is now or has ever been a member of a family, including the First Church Family, to come out to a Brooklyn Cyclones game on Aug. 23 at KeySpan Park at Coney Island. The group will meet at the church at 4:30 p.m.; the game starts at 6 p.m. Mark writes:  "RSVP to Mark Elsenheimer (mark.elsenheimer@gmail.com) by August 17 with the number in your party, and we'll either get you a ticket, or get one saved for you!"  Mark credits Mario Adorno with coming up with the idea and making the arrangements for group tickets. (The first 20 people to RSVP to Mark will get a free ticket!)

 

Recycle for a good cause. Calling all unneeded cell phones and stray phone chargers. The Social Action Committee has launched a project to take them to a cell phone recycling company, which in exchange will g ive20funds to Sanctuary for Families, a New York City-bas ed organization which provides victims of domestic abuse with crisis intervention services and emergency and transitional housing.  (For more information, see www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org). A basket for the phones can be found on the radiator under the bulletin board in the church. (And please make sure all phone service contracts are cancelled before donating your phone!)

 

Worship Bags Reminder: Please remember to return the "Kid's Worship Bags," to the Narthex after church, so they will be available to all children during summer worship.

 

On the calendar:

 

White Rose Ministry

Aug. 4, 6-9:30 p.m. at the church.

Also known as the Cuba Ministry, the group will meet for a light dinner meeting in the church garden, weather permitting. (In case of rain, meet in the gym.) Bring your own potluck; mojitos and Cuban music will be furnished.

 

Summer Music Series

FPC Drum Circle: July 31 & Aug. 7, 7 p.m. at the church

Hymn Sing: Aug. 21, 7 p.m. at the church

 

Men's Breakfast

Every Wednesdays, at 7.30 a.m. at the Park Plaza Diner on Cadman Plaza. 

The group is continuing its series, "Living a Christ-Like Life."

For more information contact Jim Cummings at (917) 416-3 018 or jcummings@showfab.com. 

 

 New Parent's Group

Tuesdays, from 2.30 to 4.30 p.m., at the church

This group offers fellowship, support and fun for the parents of children under the age of one year. For more information, contact Rev. Beth at bethfpc@aol.com.

 

 

Who/where to connect:

 

To give online:

An online feature on our website allows you to contribute to the church through a secure online account. To find the feature on the church website, http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org, go to the "Site Credits/ Links" tab and select "First Church Donation Account Setup."

Or go to https://www.egsnetwork.com/pages/donor_create.php?GUID=EBCE79B3-73D8-4D85-957E-A95BD878B25D

 

To become an FPC member:

Contact Peggy Swisher Slowik at peggyswisher@gmail.com, or see Reeves Carter for information about classes for new members.

 

To share news:

Send church news and announcements to Church Administrator Annie Solages in the church office at (718) 624-3770 or by email at20FPC124@aol.com. Or contact FPC ne wsletter editor Barbara Palmer at barbarajpalmer@gmail.com

FPC Weekly E-Newsletter

THIS SUNDAY:

On Sunday, July 27, at 10 a.m., Rev. Bertram Watkins, will be preaching a sermon titled "Dancing the Truth," based on Psalm 25: 1-6 and selected verses from John. A graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, Watkins served Baptist congregations in Rhode Island and New Jersey before becoming a Presbyterian minister. He's been senior pastor at the First Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood, N.J., for ten years, where he is known as Bert and for his sense of humor. He specializes in preaching. His daughter, Gwynne Watkins, and son-in-law, Gabe McKee, are church members.

 

First Church also will celebrate the baptism of two babies:

Anselm Thomas McKee, son of Gwynne Watkins and Gabe McKee

Kaylani Tami Hope Sodusta, daughter of Yulianna and Glenn Sodusta

 

Also on Sunday: The FPC bocce team, "The Holy Rollers" will play two league games. The first will begin at 1 p.m. and the second at 1:45 p.m., at Floyd's, 131 Atlantic Ave. (between Henry and Clinton Streets.) For more information, contact Breisen Miller at Breisen@gmail.com.  

 

Other news:

 

Traveling mercies: Our prayers are with Ty Inwood, J and daughter Brooklyn Baron, on their move July 22 to Silver City, New Mexico. Ty, J, and Brooklyn have been members of our community for over a decade, blessing the Sunday school, new parents group, global arts festival and confirmation class with their gentle and creative spirits.  This year, J was even the first to welcome two of our newest members into the world through her work as a labor and delivery nurse at Roosevelt Hospital.  We wish the Inwood Baron family all of God's blessings during their move and in their new community in New Mexico.

 

Missing Worship Bags: Children can enjoy fun and creative activities while sitting in the pews during summer worship services, thanks to the Neuner family who made and donated 10 "Kid's Worship bags." However, since July 13, eight of the 10 bags have gone missing.  If you or a child you know has taken one of these activity bags by mistake, please return them to the table in the Narthex.  Help us offer this great gift and teaching package to every child for the rest of the summer by remembering to return the bags to the Narthex after church.

 

On the youth blog: Mark Elsenheimer has posted photographs and a recap of a recent youth group outing to a New York Liberty game. Even though it was hot and the home team lost, everyone is ready to do it again. Check for upcoming details about a trip to a Brooklyn Cyclones game at http://fpcbrooklynyouth.blogspot.com/.

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On the calendar:

Friday Night Garden Party

Friday, July 25, at 6 p.m. in the church garden

 

Summer Music Series

FPC Drum Circle: July 31 and Aug. 7, 7 p.m. at the church

Hymn Sing: Aug. 21, 7 p.m. at the church

 

Men's Breakfast

Wednesdays, at 7.30 a.m. at the Park Plaza Diner on Cadman Plaza

The current series examines what it means to live "The Christ-like Life" through the study of Ephesians. The text for July 30 is Ephesians 6:10-24.  For more information about the weekly breakfasts, contact Jim Cummings at (917) 416-3018 or jcummings@showfab.com. 

 

Women's First Sunday Potluck

Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Manse

 

New Parent's Group

Tuesdays, from 2.30 to 4.30 p.m., at the church

This group offers fellowship, support and fun for the parents of children under the age of one year. For more information, contact Rev. Beth at bethfpc@aol.com.

 

 

Who/where to connect:

 

To give online:

An online feature on our website allows you to contribute to the church through a secure online account. To find the feature on the church website, http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org, go to the "Site Credits/ Links" tab and select "First Church Donation Account Setup."

Or go to https://www.egsnetwork.com/pages/donor_create.php?GUID=EBCE79B3-73D8-4D85-957E-A95BD878B25D

 

To become an FPC member:

Contact Peggy Swisher Slowik at peggyswisher@gmail.com, or see Reeves Carter for information about classes for new members.

 

To share news:

Send church news and announcements to Church Administrator Annie Solages in the church office at (718) 624-3770 or by email at FPC124@aol.com. Or contact FPC newsletter editor Barbara Palmer at barbarajpalmer@gmail.com

FPC Weekly E-Newsletter

THIS SUNDAY:

On Sunday, July 20 at 10 a.m., Jim Johnson will be preaching a sermon titled "The Woman at the Well: My Sister, Myself." An elder and a member of the choir, Johnson is a lawyer and has served as a federal prosecutor and in senior positions in the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Johnson has a special interest in civil and human rights advocacy.

 

Sunday School is not in session for the summer, but children are welcome at services. During the summer, the nursery is open every Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon.

 

Also on Sunday: The FPC bocce team, "The Holy Rollers," flush with victory from last

Sunday's match, will play two league games. The first will begin at 1:45 p.m. and the second at 3:15 p.m., at Floyd's, 131 Atlantic Ave. (between Henry and Clinton Streets.) For more information, contact Breisen Miller at Breisen@gmail.com.  

 

Other news:

Make a joyful noise

The Summer Musical Series, including evenings of hymn singing and drum circles in the church garden, begins Thursday, July 17. At the hymn sings (July 17 and Aug. 21), "People select songs from the hymnal -- we sing a couple of verses of each -- and we just sing for about 45 minutes," says Amy Neuner, minister of music. "It's very informal and wonderful." For the equally laid-back drum circles (July 31 and Aug. 7), bring a drum if you have one, but there will be plenty of drums and musical toys available, along with instruction, Neuner says. "And if you just want to come and watch or dance, you can do that, too." Lemonade (and chairs) will be provided.

 

Food Pantry S.O.S.

Volunteers are "desperately" needed for the Food Pantry on Thursdays, according to Social Action Committee Chair Linda Kolts. Work begins at 9:40 a.m. and lasts about an hour, but volunteers who can come for any portion of the hour will be welcomed. To volunteer, contact Deloris Roberts or Kolts at lindakolts@netzero.net or call (718) 855-1206. 

 

Friday Night Garden Party

On Friday, July 25, unwind from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Peace Garden. Lemonade, wine and light snacks will be served. Individuals or groups who would like to provide refreshments for upcoming Friday night garden parties, please contact Annie at FPC124@aol.com.

 

On the calendar:

Summer Music Series

Hymn Sing: July 17 and Aug. 21, 7 p.m. at the church

FPC Drum Circle: July 31 and Aug. 7, 7 p.m. at the church

 

Friday Night Garden Party

Friday, July 25, at 6 p.m. in the church garden

 

Men's Breakfast

Wednesdays, at 7.30 a.m. at the Park Plaza Diner on Cadman Plaza

The current series examines what it means to live "The Christ-like Life" through the study of Ephesians. The text for July 23 is Ephesians 6:5-9.  For more information about the weekly breakfasts, contact Jim Cummings at (917) 416-3018 or jcummings@showfab.com. 

 

New Parent's Group

Tuesdays, from 2.30 to 4.30 p.m., at the church

This group offers fellowship, support and fun for the parents of children under the age of one year. For more information, contact Rev. Beth at bethfpc@aol.com.

 

"Life and Loss: Creating Strength from Grief" Group

Tuesdays at 7 p.m., through July 29, in the Thurman Room

For more information contact Rev. Charles Monaco at imagepark@aol.com.

 

Who/where to connect:

 

FPC Youth Group:

Find information about upcoming events for youth aged 9 and older and a space to connect on the First Church Youth Group blog, at http://fpcbrooklynyouth.blogspot.com/

 

To give online:

An online feature on our website allows you to contribute to the church through a secure online account. To find the feature on the church website, http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org, go to the "Site Credits/ Links" tab and select "First Church Donation Account Setup."

Or go to https://www.egsnetwork.com/pages/donor_create.php?GUID=EBCE79B3-73D8-4D85-957E-A95BD878B25D

 

To become an FPC member:

Contact Peggy Swisher Slowik at peggyswisher@gmail.com, or see Reeves Carter for information about classes for new members.

 

To share news:

Send church news and announcements to Church Administrator Annie Solages in the church office at (718) 624-3770 or by email at FPC124@aol.com. Or contact FPC Newsletter editor Barbara Palmer at barbarajpalmer@gmail.com