Midweek for January 29th

 This Sunday is Communion Sunday!

Important Dates

Thurs. Jan 30th: 6:30pm Presbyterian Ringers Rehearsal

Fri. Jan 31st: Noon Gourmet Seekers

Sat. Feb 1st: 11:30am Bible Study

Sat. Feb 1st: Fellowship Hall Reserved

Presbyterian Ringers

Presbyterian Ringers will rehearse on Thursday January 30th at 6:30pm. Thank you to Kendra, Jennie, Lisa, Lesley and Bruce for polishing the bells last week. They are so shiny now and we had fun catching up.

Gourmet Seekers

Don’t forget we will be meeting on Friday January 31st at 12 (noon). The location is  Leon’s Mexican Cuisine at 1524 W. South Street in Lebanon. Those that wish to ride-share, please meet at the church by 11:30am. Please call the church office to RSVP by Thursday January 30th so a reservation can be made.

"The SouperBowl of Caring"

Sunday, February 9th is Super Bowl day. We will join "the SouperBowl of Caring" and collect donations to end hunger in our community. You can mark your envelope or cheque as "SouperBowl." This collection will go to the Caring Center in Lebanon. For more information, please visit https://tacklehunger.org/

Shoe Collection

13th Annual Reuse Heart and Sole Shoe Collection will run February 3rd-18th. A collection bag/bin will be in the foyer of the church on the 3rd. All types of shoes will be collected and sorted by non-profit Changing Footprints. Pairs in reusable condition will be redistributed to those in need and tennis shoes that are unusable will be recycled with Nike’s ReGrind Program. Please help the collection of shoes by:

·        pairing shoes together

·        no extra bags or boxes

·        all donations should be placed in the collection bag/bin

*This program is sponsored by Boone County Solid Waste Management District

Indiana Home and Garden Show

The Indiana Home and Garden Show is February 7th-9th at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. We were sent a small amount of free admission tickets. If you would like to attend, please stop by the church office for tickets (while supplies last).

PPM News

We have been enjoying this fun winter weather, trying to stay warm and cozy during those cold mornings. The classes have been taking advantage of the snow. We have been going outside to the courtyard shoveling the snow, building a snowman and even going to the playground and playing in the snow. As much as the snow has been fun, we are more than ready for the warmer weather. 

Please continue to pray for Miss Tina, Miss Michelle and Miss Jordyn this month, and their families.

Starting February 3rd, PPM will be collecting old and used shoes for the Annual Boone County Waste Management shoe drive. All donated shoes will be recycled or donated. 

As we finish out the month, the classes are learning about Arctic Animals and habitats. What fun we have had, and excited for February!

 

Have a great week, and stay warm

Miss Lori 

Saturday Bible Study

We will meet on Saturday, February 1st. We are currently studying the Book of Genesis, focusing on the ancient Middle Eastern and Hebrew cultures that shape its narrative. Coffee and tea will be provided but you need to bring your own lunch

California Fires

The wildfires in California are almost under control and the fire departments are doing their best risking their lives. So many people lost their homes, and even their lives. The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is actively helping the affected area and the people there. If you would like to help, you may mark your offering envelope or cheque as "PDA" or "California."

Coming Sunday Hymns

·        Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing #475

·        Your Only Son (Lamb of God) #518

·        God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me #543 (v.1,4,5)

 

Communion Hymn:

          Break Thou the Bread of Life #460

Prelude: Sacrament Medley     Hartman

Postlude: Praise to the Lord the Almighty     Hutchings

Sunday Scriptures and Sermon Title

·        OT Lesson: Jeremiah 1:4-10 (WEB)

·        NT Lesson: Luke 4:21-30 (NRSV)

 

Sermon: Not Gonna Be Easy

 

Voice Actor Needed

Don’t you love hearing the dramatized Scripture Readings during the Sunday Worship Services? You can join the bliss of being part of it. If you are willing, let Neal know before the Worship Service on Sunday.

Communion Server Sign-up

Do you want to serve the Communion by distributing the elements during the regular Communion on the first Sunday of each month? Please sign up on the bulletin board outside the church office or contact pastor Je. By the session’s approval, you don’t have to be an ordained elder to serve the Communion.

February Communion Servers

·        Ben Piper

·        Nancy Kincaid

·        Leeza Finch

·        Cyndy Gibbs

 

Wanna Be on the Visit Team?

The sign-up sheet for the rest of January and the month of February is blank. If you want to help pastor Je visit our home-bound members, please sign up on the bulletin board outside the church office.

Prayer Request?

If you have a prayer request, please contact Phyllis Duff at raduff2@att.net.

Got News?

Do you have something you wish to share with the church family? Sharing good news will double it. Sharing sad news will halve it. Is your child or grandchild excellent? You can boast about them. Contact the church office if you want your story in the weekly Midweek or monthly Newsletter.

This Week’s Humor



Serving This Week

·        Liturgist: Echo Nunley

·        Elder of the Month: Sigmon Myers

·        Pianist: Lisa Hutcheson

Contact the Church

·        Address: 128 E. Main St., Lebanon, IN 46052

·        Tel: 765-482-5959

·        Website: http://lebanonfpc.org

·        Office: office@lebanonfpc.org

·        Pastor: pastor@lebanonfpc.org

·        Blog: https://pastorje-lebanonfpc.blogspot.com/

·        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpreslebanon

·        YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@firstpresbyterianchurchofl3509

 

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