NEWS AND EVENTS THAT HELP US FULFILL OUR PURPOSE: TO REACH MORE PEOPLE AND TOGETHER GROW IN CHRIST “GO MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS…” At FPC we are committed to the command “Go” in order to see people know Jesus as their personal Savior. BE AN ACTIVE PART OF THE DISCERNING PROCESS ♦ In anticipation of the February 28 Presbytery Assembly, when commisToday, at 10:50am and 12:10pm in the chapel, we will hold our third sioners will vote on 9 Constitutional Amendments and two policies (sexual educational session. This session will focus on the biblical practice of conduct and gracious dismissal), Union Presbyterian Church of Endicott is our sexuality. Light refreshments will be provided for those staying for the hosting a gathering to provide opportunities for education, discussion, and later session. discernment on these topics. All members of the Presbytery are invited ♦ If you missed the presentations on hermeneutics, ECO, or the to attend on Sunday, February 15th, from 2-4pm. It is not designed to three questions people are asking most about the discernment be a time for focused debate, but rather for raising questions, encouraging process, there are videos and written resources available. Contact each other's discernment, and informing our commissioners to the FebruNathan in the office for details on how to get them. ary assembly. If interested, please RSVP our moderator, Emrys Tyler, at: ♦ Elders will available in the chapel for informal conversation between [email protected] or 607.621.2204. The Moderator is also encouragservices on Feb. 15 and March 15 if you have questions about the ing a period of fasting/prayer preceding the Presbytery Assembly. If you discernment process. are interested and would like to view the documents containing the topics in question, please contact the office for a copy. ♦ “AND BAPTIZE THEM IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT…” At FPC we desire people to be baptized into and connected with the Body of Christ. This year, Ash Wednesday falls early, on February 18, to begin our annual observance of the season of Lent. On that Wednesday, we begin Lent with an ancient tradition, our Agape Supper. This time of preparation begins at 6:00pm with a sacrificial meal of soup, bread, cheese, and fruit. We then continue in an attitude of worship in preparation for partaking of communion. There will be childcare provided after the meal. Tickets are $3.50 for adults and $1.00 for children and can be bought this Sunday or next Sunday in the gathering area after both services. “TEACH THEM ALL THAT I HAVE COMMANDED YOU” At FPC we have a passion to see people Grow in Christ through discipleship. This year we have chosen the study “Life on Mission” by Tim Harlow for our Lenten study. If you are not currently part of a small group, this is a great entry point as new groups are forming and old groups are rearrang- ing. The study begins on Feb. 15. If you might be interested, please contact Sharon Early either via e-mail ([email protected]) or phone (church number of 748-1544 or home number of 748-8196). “PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER” At FPC we believe in the power of prayer for both blessings and storms. Please say a special prayer for these people: • • • • • • • • • • Billy B, as he adjusts to the side effects of new medication. Tina M’s mother, as she heals following surgery for cancer. Doug K and Mary N, as they serve on a medical mission trip to Kenya. Easton K and his parents, as Easton undergoes testing. Stacey R’s sister, as she heals from surgery for cancer. Jessica C’s mother, Michele, who had a mild heart attack and was successfully treated by angioplasty/stents. Anna B, as she recovers from a procedure this week. Paul Everett, in gratitude for preaching this Sunday. Unsaved family and friends, that they might come to know God. Those in our congregation dealing with health concerns. WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday 2/8 9:09am Contemporary Worship Service 10:30am Children’s Ministry 10:45am Traditional Worship Service 10:50am Biblical Sexuality Education Session 12:10pm Biblical Sexuality Education Session 6:00pm FPC Youth Monday 2/9 2:30pm Homework Café 7:00pm Relevant Ministries Tuesday 2/10 12:30pm Staff Meeting 5:30pm Samaritan Supper Wednesday 2/11 6:15am Men’s Ministry Group 2:30pm Homework Café 7:00pm Worship Team Rehearsal Thursday 2/12 2:30pm Homework Café 6:00pm Mary-El Ringers Rehearsal 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sunday 2/15 9:09am Contemporary Worship Service 10:30am Children’s Ministry 10:45am Traditional Worship Service 6:00pm FPC Youth • Our mission workers and military members. Each week we are sharing a prayer that was written by someone in the congregation, echoed by others, and offered to God on January 25. The prayers were written trusting that God “is at work within us” and “able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine” (Ephesians 3:20) as we go through the discernment process together. -I pray for clear direction; that God’s will be done during this time of unrest in the church; that God’s people would hear His voice and be willing to accept whatever it is that He says. CHURCH STAFF Co-Pastors Reverend Janice Devine Reverend Doctor Timothy Devine Associate to the Pastors/Youth Ministry Jeremy Finn Associate to the Pastors/Christian Education and Youth Ministry Alisha Finn Organist/Choir Director Larry Hoey Worship Team Leader & Office/IT Manager Nathan Jacobs Worship Team Leader Jamie Jacobs Coordinator/Coach of Connecting Ministries Sharon Early THIS MORNING Flowers in the Sanctuary Are Given By: The Taylor family in honor and memory of loved ones. Greeters and Ushers: 9:09 Sanctuary Greeter: Missy Goetz 9:09 Door Greeters: The Jenkins family 10:45 Sanctuary Greeters: The Moore family Distribution of Flowers: Linda Glajch Prayer Circle Captains: Carole Ippinger 754-3965 Missy Goetz 785-3720 PLEDGE ENVELOPES Please remember to pick up your pledge envelopes in the back of the sanctuary if you have not yet done so. If you have not pledged and wish to, please contact the office for a pledge card and envelopes. LIVESTREAMING Bookkeeper Sharon Baumann If you are homebound or are expecting to be away and would like to be able to view the broadcast, please contact Nathan in the office and we will coordinate someone to help you set up a viewer account. Maintenance Supervisor Louis Pasquale HEARING ASSISTANCE Sunday Morning Custodian William Jenkins There are small wireless devices with a single discrete earbud available to amplify the service for you. If you would find one of these useful, please see a tech team member or an usher.