Upcoming Special Events at FPCC

 

Lenten Bible Study - Wednesday Afternoons Starting February 17

Pastor Tom will be leading a special Bible Study during the period of Lent on seven Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m., starting February 17, in the Fireside Room. As Lent is a period of preparation to help us observe Holy Week, this class will help you get ready for the events of this week marking Christ’s death and resurrection. The study will be developed from the book “Sowing Tears, Reaping Joy—The Bible and Brahms Requiem.” It will involve listening to a movement of the Requiem and then considering the Scripture passage(s) Brahms set and their significance as we contemplate our mutual mortality and the eternal hope we have in Jesus Christ. You certainly don’t need to be a lover of classical music to take part in this study—just someone who desires to grow closer to Jesus by looking more deeply into his holy Word. Our prayer is that anyone who has ever known the loss of a loved-one will find comfort and hope for the future through this powerful study. Please come join us, and invite your friends to come with you. The study guide will be available at the first meeting for the price of $13. For more info, call Jim Cismowski at the church, ext. 20.

 

Garden Work Day - Saturday March 13

Join in this Saturday, March 13, 8 a.m. to 12 noon for a morning of working on the landscaping at our church campus. Tasks planned are raking, pruning, trimming and weeding. Work all or part of the morning. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP to Gary Chin (798-9429) to ensure that sufficient tools/materials are available. If you are able to
provide snacks/drinks for the work crew, please contact Gary also.

 

Special Congregational Meeting Called - Sunday March 21, After Worship

The Session is calling for a special congregational meeting for the purpose of affirming the call of our new pastor on
Sunday, March 21, immediately following the worship service. On that Sunday, the candidate, the Rev. Bill Azbell, will preach and lead worship. A representative from the Committee on Ministry of the SF Presbytery will moderate the meeting. Prior to Sunday, the congregation is invited to an Open House to meet Pastor Bill and his wife Sharon in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, March 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. Mark your calendar to come and greet them!

 

Maundy Thursday Service - April 1

On Thursday of Holy Week, April 1st, we will be remembering Jesus' sacrifice for us by sharing a soup dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by the celebration of the Lord's Supper. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the observance of
this important event. Please sign up during the Fellowship time. If you have questions, you may contact Phyllis Graser (687-4139).

 

Easter Eggstravaganza -Saturday, April 3 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The 8th annual Easter Eggstravaganza is coming and there is no reason why FPCC shouldn’t be completely packed! With the help of you, our wonderful congregation, we will host this amazing outreach opportunity that has been a great gateway to other church ministries. Festivities start at 10 a.m. with great options for the family from the yummy pancake breakfast, crafts, goodie bags, bounce house, face-painting, balloon animals, and raffle prizes. The lasting message that Jesus died for all and rose from the grave will be evident everywhere! We want to make sure these community families make real connections with members of our congregation. That’s where you all come in…Will you join us? Here it is, your opportunity to rub elbows with folks in our community by helping. We need 50 Easter Eggstravaganza Staff. We will be holding a quick training session on how to be most welcoming and helpful during the event. The Easter Eggstravaganza Training Session will be held Wednesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. in the Fireside Room.

 

“Come & See” about Church Membership! - April 11

If you are considering membership at FPCC or would like to know more about our church, we invite you to attend the Come and See class, beginning Sunday, April 11 at 11 am in Room 104. We’ll cover topics related to Christian faith, life, and church membership in three sessions (April 11, April 18 and April 25). Completing this class is a requirement to join FPCC, but you are not obligated to join after taking the class. This is a wonderful chance to make friends and discover opportunities for fellowship, service and spiritual growth in the context of FPCC. Please call Cindy in the office (676-7177) to sign-up. With any questions about church membership, contact Pastor Tom (x17).