CURRENT NEWS AND ACTIVITIES
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Happening
this week….
Wednesday,
November 2. Memorial service for Fred
Kirby at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, November 2 Soup Kitchen. Our monthly meal for those
who are hungry in our community.
Volunteers are
needed to help prepare and serve. The deacons will host a
flu clinic in the Hometime room during this Soup Kitchen.
The clinic is for guests, as well as members of the
congregation, administered by the Visiting Nurse
Service.
Saturday, November 5. Financial planning Seminar.
Learn to
become debt free using proven financial and Biblical
planning concepts Saturday,at 9:30 a.m.
Contact Tony
and Elaine Ruggiero by phone at 847-4223 or
carski2@cox.net.
Sunday,
November 6. Don’t forget your clock back.
Also, there
will be a brief congregational meeting after worship to
elect new Deacons and Elders. Sunday school begins at
9:15. Worship service is at 10:30.
Monday,
November 7. Advent booklets. Please help continue this
meaningful tradition. We need your submission of a personal
Advent devotion, along with a Scripture verse and short
prayer—by Monday, November 7 so members can receive the
booklet by the first Sunday in Advent. For more information
contact Barbara or Don Estes, or the church
office.
“Sing we now
of Christmas….”
If you find
joy in praising the Lord with song, you’ll definitely find
a place in our music ministry! We invite you to help
enrich our worship through music—singing, playing an
instrument, ringing the bells. The sanctuary choir
practices Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. For more information, or
if you are interested in learning to ring handbells,
contact the church office or any member of the choir. Our
choir needs and welcomes new
voices, especially now, as we prepare for the joyous Advent
and Christmas season:
Christmas
in Newport This traditional gift from
FPC to the community will take place Sunday evening at 7
p.m., December 18, in the sanctuary. The choir will sing,
instrumental groups will play and bells will be rung.
Everyone will join in singing avorite Christmas carols.
Encourage your families and friends to attend!
Committee on Music Ministry. This committee is developing a philosophy of music ministry for FPC, and a position description. If you would like to comment on our future music program, please let your thoughts be known to one of the committee members (Richard Ashmore, Tony Ruggiero, Deidra Ricci, Robyn Buck, Jack Mancini, Jan Jones or Jerry Spencer.)
More Christmas activities….
Christmas Poinsettias. If you would like to offer a memorial poinsettia to decorate our sanctuary during Advent, contact the church office by Wednesday, November 23.
Help the Salvation Army reach out to local children in need. Watch for the Angel Tree on a bulletin board in the fellowship hall, pick an “angel”, and bring an unwrapped gift for the child noted on the angel.
Calendars. Our senior high fellowship members are selling beautiful 2012 God’s Creation
Calendars ($6.50 each). Proceeds will go toward snow camp and mission trips. bstitutes, so please let the church secretary (847-1749) know if you are interested in joining on an occasional basis.
Linen and toiletry drive for the homeless. During November, the Deacons will collect blankets, sheets, towels, and toiletries to support the McKinney Shelter during the winter.
Ongoing and general news….
Get on our email list. From time to time we send out messages about events, schedule changes or other items of timely interest. If you are not sure you are on the list, call the office (847-1749) or email Lee at secretary@fpcnewport.org
Drivers needed. Several members need rides to Sunday services. If you are able to offer a ride, or know of someone who needs a ride, please contact the Deacons or the office.
Coffee Hour. We need volunteers help with this valued fellowship. All supplies, including cookies, are provided. All you have to do is keep the coffee urns filled, help clean up, and enjoy the fellowship. Sign-up sheets are in the Fellowship Hall.
125th Anniversary Celebration The year 2013 will be our 125th anniversary. If you are interested preparing for this celebration, please contact Ralph Thomas at thomasesar@aol.com.
Food Bank. Every month, the Deacons collect food items for the local food bank. Thank you for your generous help in meeting the needs in our community.
Young Adult Fellowship. Find the FPCNewportConnections group on Facebook or contact connections@fpcnewport.org. Connections meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:30 P.M., at the Ricci home.
FPC Mission Exchange is an e-newsletter about our missionaries and their work. To receive monthly issues send an email to missionexchange@fpcnewport.org.
Small Groups Ministry We believe small groups are the key to connecting with other members and discovering and learning to use your spiritual gifts. Please contact Dick and Cindy Price 619-0048, Bunny Miller a683-0709, or Dave and Daryl Kolator at 846-8224.
Marriage Seminar. The “Heaven Now” marriage seminar, led by Pastor Rick Larson from Sonoma Bible Church in Sonora, CA, will take place at FPC Saturday, February 18. For more details see heavennowonline.com. To join those who are praying for this seminar on Wednesday mornings, call Cindy Price, 619-0048.
We honor our church family members in the military. Please continue to pray for those among our church family who are serving overseas.
CDs of Worship Services are now available. If you are unable to attend services and would like to listen, please contact a deacon or the church office.
Cookbooks. More than 240 great recipes from FPC cooks. Only $10! Contact the church office or sign the order form in the Fellowship Hall and we'll see that you get a copy. For more info contact Sandy Lang slang35@mac.com
Church family directories. Electronic copies of the members’ directory are available; call the church office, 847-1749.
Deacons' request. If you have a financial, spiritual, or other need, or know of someone who does, please alert us. Use the yellow cards in the pew racks or call the church office. Our Deacons Fund helps local social service agencies as well as members of our congregation.
Nursery News. Our nursery ministry offers peace of mind for parents of babies and young children while they attend Sunday school classes and worship services. Nursery volunteers are always needed. Contact Lynn at 683-0192.
Ongoing Women's Activities.
- Sarah Circle is studying Experiencing the Heart of Jesus, by Max Lucado. New participants are welcome! Contact Laurie Aseltine. 846-1617.
- Naomi Circle will meet Tuesday, November 1 at the home of Winnie Fitsgerald. Janet Champagne will offer the devotions and Winnie will lead the lesson.
- Sewing Circle meets Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m.in the James House. This lively group of ladies of all ages turns button-front shirts into hospital johnnies for patients around the globe.
- Sweet Hour of Prayer. A small group of ladies gathers every Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. for prayer. They invite others to join this special time.
- Monday Bible Study continues with Becoming a Woman of Simplicity by Cynthia Heald and we welcome anyone who would like to join us.
- Knitting ministry. If anyone would like directions for making a baby sweater for new babies in our congregation, or others, please contact the church office.
- Secret Pals. We need a coordinator to keep this going. Contact Marge Foster (846-9271).
Ongoing Men's Activities.
- Promise Keepers. This men's group meets Saturday from 8-9:30 a.m. in the Hometime Room to enjoy Christian fellowship, topical discussion and prayer.
Project Linus. Project Linus 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,” Please use new and washable materials to create a blanket of any size. Need a pattern? Want help starting or finishing your quilt? Contact Robyn.
Mark your calendars. The 10th Annual Women’s Retreat will be held here at FPC Saturday, April 28. Sue Slaiger will teach on the topic “Daughters of the King.”
Inquirer’s Class. A class will be held soon for those who are interested in finding out more about the history, life and witness of FPC. Following this 2-hour class, participants are welcome to join the membership of FPC. Dr. Maxwell will be teaching and leading the class. If you are interested in attending, please call the church office, 847-1749. You will be contacted regarding the date and time.
Dinner Club. We’ve formed our new dinner groups of six or eight to enjoy food, fellowship and fun together from October through March. This is a great way to get to know your fellow worshippers all year long. Many lasting friendships have begun through our FPC Dinner Club. Our groups can always use substitutes, so please let the church secretary (847-1749) know if you are interested in joining on an occasional basis.
Drivers needed. Several members of our congregation are unable to drive and need rides to Sunday services. The deacons are helping but there are more needs than they can accommodate. If you are able to offer a ride, or know of someone who needs a ride, please contact the deacons or Ray Mignogna (480-9220).
Help our secretary help you. Our new data base software is up and running, and it needs up-to-date information to truly be useful. Click here to download and print a handy form for updating your information.
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.
Next newsletter deadline—November 15 (Secretary will be on vacation November 23-27).