FPC Weekly E-Newsletter

THIS SATURDAY, Jan. 31, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.:

Winter Clean-up Project, Phase Two. If you can only come for an hour, please stop by.  Lunch will be provided so please contact Jill Huguet if you are able to attend hughugj@aol.com. Thank you to everyone who helped, Jan. 10, during Phase 1 of our clean-up. Thank you, Emily and Katy for the yummy soup and rolls.

 

THIS SUNDAY, Feb. 1:

At 11 a.m. Interim Senior Pastor Rev. Cari Jackson will preach a sermon titled "The Grace of Now, Part Two." The nursery will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

 

The 10 o'Clock Hour will resume with a discussion of "Listening for God's Call" (A full list of topics can be found on the church bulletin board and the website calendar.) Led by David Mulle.

 

Other news:

 

Congratulations to Dr. Cari Jackson, Ph.D!!! She defended her dissertation and emerged victorious. Congratulations to her.

 

"Insights from the OBAMA Transition: Post-Inaugural Panel Discussion"

Wow! What a great discussion, attended by close to 300 people, and covered by several news media organizations. What made it even more special was that all of the speakers are members of our church. Many thanks to our panelists: Jim Johnson, Lisa Mensah, Linda Kolts, and Barry Food. Thanks to the Communications Team members: Chris Slowik (chair), Sonia Wilson, Taylor Margis-Noguera, and Jenny Vallon for the press releases, fliers, community blog alerts, and more.  Thanks to all who attended and who spread the word. Many blessings as we take this forward, Rev. Cari

 

Annual Called Meeting of the Congregation. Sunday, February 8, immediately following worship. The entire congregation is encouraged to come. Hear highlights of 2008, updates from the Pastoral Nominating Committee, and selection of new elders led by the Church-Wide Nominating Committee

 

The Middle East is facing overwhelming humanitarian needs as a result of the continuing violence.  WHAT YOU CAN DO:  Give to help the PC(USA) and our partners meet the physical needs of those is all the areas where violence leaves them vulnerable, and the emotional and spiritual needs of the many more who have been traumatized by that violence.  Mail your checks to Presbyterian Church (USA), Church Remittance Processing, P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700, or give through your congregation's normal giving channels.  Write "DR00081-F1" on the check or remittance form so that we can ensure your gift is designated to meet these urgent needs.  You can also give online at WWW.pcusa.org/pda/

 

 

The Life and Loss Group meets every Tuesday through February 17. Cost is $100 for the 5 session series. or $25 per session. To register, contact group facilitator, Rev. Charles Monaco, (718) 510-6964 or imagepark@aol.com.

 

Men's Breakfast: Join the men's breakfast group every Wednesday morning from 7:30--8:30 am at the Cadman Plaza Diner. Contact Jim Palmer at jwpalmer@aol.com for more information.

 

On the calendar:

For more details about calendar events, click on this link. Click again on the event on the calendar to read a description. 

http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org/phpEventCalendar/index.php?month=9&year=2008

 

Tuesday, Feb. 3:

New Parent's Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery

Life & Loss Group, 6:30 p.m., Thurman Room

 

Wednesday, Feb. 4:

Men's Breakfast at 7.30 a.m., at the Park Plaza Diner on Cadman Plaza

Midweek Boost at 7 p.m., Manse Parlor, 128 Henry St.

 

Thursday, Feb. 6:

New Parent's Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery

 

Sunday Feb. 8:

Church Annual Meeting, 12.30p.m., Elliott Room

 

Tuesday, Feb. 17:

Tuesday Tea at 4:00 p.m., Rose Room

 

Who/where to connect:

To give online: Contribute to the church through a secure online account. To find it on the church website, http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org, go to the Site Credits/ Link 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.