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Lenten discussions: Sunday evenings at 7:00, during Lent, we have a special Lenten series based on Experiencing God, by Henry Blackaby and Claude King. We meet in the Christian Ed center.
Honoring
our church family members in the military.
Please
continue to pray for those among our church family who are
serving overseas.
FPC Soup Kitchen. Our next monthly meal for those who are
New Hymnals. Our new hymnals, The Worship Hymnal by LifeWay Publishing will be dedicated Palm Sunday. We are getting close to our goal of 400 hymnals given by members of the congregation in memory of loved ones or to the glory of God. Please contactl the church office if you would like to purchase one of the remaining hymnal.
Cookbooks. More than 240 great recipes from many FPC
Choir needs more voices. If you find joy in praising the Lord with song, you’ll definitely find a place in our music ministry! We invite you to enrich our worship through music—singing, playing an instrument, ringing the bells. We need more voices! The sanctuary choir meets Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The bell choir practices Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.. For more information, contact Denis Brunelle, 885-2323, music@fpcnewport.org
Salvation Army needs help. We need one or two more volunteers to make the weekly "bread pick-up". Every Wednesday morning we pick up baked goods generously donated by Shaw's, BJ's and other local markets, and deliver them to the Salvation Army for distribution to needy families. If you can help, call Ralph Thomas at 8488-2718. To helpwith the Salvation Army's Sunday soup kitchen, use the sign-up sheet on the Committee's bulletin board in the fellowship hall and show up at the headquarters on Memorial Boulevard. The FPC team leader will introduce you to the other volunteers and get you started.
Devotionals. Our new devotional for 2010 is provided by "Our Daily Bread," by RBC minitsries (www.rbc.org). The quarterly devotionals can be found in the back of the Sanctuary and at the Calvert Street entrance.
Church family directories. An updated edition of the directory is available. If you are unable to attend Sunday worship services and would like a copy, please contact the church office.
Dinner Club.
This
is a great way to get to know your fellow worshippers.
We are ready to form new six-month groups for April
through September. And, we always need substitutes, so
please let the church secretary (847-1749) know if you
are interested in joining on an occasional
basis.
Click here for sign-up
information.
Deacons' request. If you have a financial, spiritual, or other need, or know of someone who does, please alert us. You may use the yellow cards in the pew racks or call the church office. Our Deacons Fund has provided help to local social service agencies as well as members of our congregation. We receive requests every week, and will be most grateful for special offerings you can make using the pew envelopes. If you know of someone in our congregation who is celebrating a special event or needing encouragement, let Carol Greene know and then she’ll send a card from the Deacons. Her phone number is 619-4522. If you have a small, operating cassette player with cord, please let us know. With these, several members who cannot make it to church would still be able to listen to the semons.
Food Bank. The Deacons collects food items for the local food bank. Needed items include: spaghetti sauce, tuna fish, dry milk, beef stew, soups, macaroni & cheese, peanut butter, jelly, and any meal-ready canned goods. Thank you for your generous help in meeting the needs in our community.
Lenten Devotional Guide. Our Lenten booklet will be available in time to begin using it Ash Wednesday.. The theme this year is "Jesus, Our Savior."
College Care Packages. The academic year is coming to a close soon. To help the students in our church family get through exams, goodbyes and other transitions, the Inner Life committee sends out care packages. We will be collecting snack items until April 11. Please let us know if the address of any college students in your family. Contact the church office for more details.
College Scholarships. The Sarah Beck HIll Memorial Scholarship Fund provides grants for good students attending URI. Applications are due by April 25, and the scholarships will be awarded in May, 2010. Contact Ralph Thomas at thomasesar@aol.com. Scholarship application
Inquirer's Class. If you are interested in learning more about FPC's history, activities and witness? Are you considering becoming a member of FPC? Contact our church office about a one-time class with Dr. Maxwell.
Ongoing Women's Activities.
- Sarah Circle is completing the study, Living Free. Groups meet Monday evenings at the home of Alice Thomas and Tuesday mornings at the church with childcare. March 14, we will begin a new study, Extracting the Precious from 2 Corinthians, by Donna Partow. New participants are welcome!
- Naomi Circle met March 2 at 12:30 p.m. at the home of Jean Scott, who led the lessons. Carol Green presented the devotions.
- Deborah Circle will resume their monthly meetings in the Spring.
- Sewing Group meets Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the James House. We turn button-front shirts into hospital jonnies for those less fortunate. Please join us friendly conversation and good works. We need more used shirts, too!
- Sweet Hour of Prayer. A small group of ladies gather every Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. for prayer. They invite others to join this special time.
- Monday Women's Bible Study is beginning a new study, "Becoming a Woman of Simplicity", by Cynthia Heald. Contact Deidra at 683-1970.
The Annual Women's Retreat will be April 23-25, at the Campion Retreat Center in Weston, MA. Susan Currie will be the speaker. Brochures will be available soon. Contact Laurie Aseltine if you have questions.
Ongoing Men's Activities.
- Promise Keepers. This men's group meets Saturday morning from 8-9:30 a.m. in the Hometime Room to enjoy Christian Fellowship, topical discussion and prayer. For topics of discussion, see the Men's Fellowship page.
Help us protect our beautiful house of worship. Please be sure doors are locked, and all lights and AV equipment turned off, especially on evenings during the week. Thank you.
Nursery volunteers are always needed. Contact Lynn at 683-0192
Moving? If you are planning to move, please let Lee know of your new address. Also, if you spend part of the year elsewhere, please let Lee know when to change your address. This will help ensure safe arrival of your newsletter and enable the financial secretary to send you your giving record at the end of the year.
Young adult ministry, CONNECTIONS. A "Welcome Back Dinner and Game Night is planned for Friday, May 21 in the church dining room and CE Center. Bring a friend. Let us know your plans to attend and your game recommendations on Facebook or at fpcconnections@fpcnewport.org.
Coffee Hour. Every Sunday after worship service we gather in the Fellowship Hall for coffee and refreshments, in the spirit of continuing our fellowship as a family of Christ. We need volunteers to sign up to help with this on Sundays. For a simple commitment of about 45 minutes, you will be providing a valued service, and enjoying the opportunity to socialize with fellow worshipers. Sign-up sheets are in the Fellowship Hall.
Project Linus. Project Linus is a volunteer non-profit organization that provides love, security, warmth and comfort to children (age 0-18) who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. They do this through gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.” All styles are welcome, including quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted or knitted afghans, and receiving blankets in child-friendly colors. Please use new and washable materials to create a blanket of any size—lap to twin. The RI chapter delivers 175 blankets monthly to Hasbro Children’s Hospital and other hospitals in RI. Have a question? Need a pattern? Want help starting or finishing your quilt? Contact Robyn.
Prayers. Please pray for our nation and for our troops who are overseas, and offer thanksgiving for those who have returned home. Pray for our local and distant missions. Also, please help provide for needs within our church family. Please alert us of a need you or someone you know has (such as meal provisions, home repair or visitation) by using the yellow card found in the pews or by calling a deacon. The information will remain confidential.
Yard Sale. Think about putting items aside for the Youth Group's annual yard sale.
Small Groups Ministry
This ministry is to help members of the congregation find and be a part of an active small group. In our small groups you will connect more deeply with others at FPC and grow in prayer, Bible study, service, support and accountability. You will have the opportunity to be known and cared about. People grow faster spiritually in a caring, interactive group where they feel free to ask their real questions and sense the support of the group. For more details, please contact Ken and Hilary Hartlaub at 624-1402, Dick and Cindy Price at 619-0048, Marge Silvia at 847-8394, or Dave and Daryl Kolator at 846-8224.
Library. Please return items as promptly as possible and place them in the cabinet under the display shelf in the Fellowship Hall. The Overdue or Missing list is growing! Please help by returning any overdue items you may have at home.
Newsletter. Please send news to the church secretary by March 19 for the April issue of the Anchor.