 Leadership in Church “The role of leadership in this story is to provide an atmosphere of trust and permission so people can follow God’s leading rather than the will of a handful of people who try to control everything that happens.” (Bill Easum, Unfreezing Moves: Following Jesus Into the Mission Field)
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Relay Praying We are called to be a people of prayer. First Presbyterian Church has embarked on a journey of ‘praying’ together. We call this relay praying. What is it? Several people agree to pray on specific dates on the topic designated for a given week. Where can it take place? Anywhere: in the comfort of your own homes, at work, while jogging…etc. Thank you to the Heather Club We would like to thank the Heather Club for their generous donation towards the new water tank heater. Their help is very much appreciated!
“Once Upon a Parable” — our musical was very well-attended (approx. 250 people over the two evenings). Audiences were enthusiastic about the production, and seemed to greatly enjoy the coffee, desserts and fellowship afterward. When all bills have been paid, we will provide a report on the fundraising/finances. Many thanks to all who participated, contributed to, and attended this event!
SAGES The event for May is lunch at ‘A Bend in the Willow’ Forrest. Unfortunately Mill Pond Tea House is Rapid City could not accommodate our numbers. Lunch is for 11:30am leaving the church at 11 am on Thursday, May 24th. Sign up sheet is in the Narthex. Please indicate if you need a ride. Also a heads up on June, we are planning to have a Royal Tea Party to correspond with Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee. Watch for more details in June.
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Once Upon A Parable
First Pres Sings On Friday, May 25 at 7:30pm the choirs of First Pres will be presenting a fundraising choral concert. Come out and enjoy the music of the Chancel Choir, First Choice, and the Forgiven. A free will offering will be received.
Can you Help? As many of you are aware, Marg Edgar did a multitude of tasks within the church and within the community. With her passing, many areas of service have been affected, and we are trying at present to fill the void as well as possible. Here are some areas where we have discovered a need, and we feel we should let the congregation know so that members can volunteer to help out, if they are able: —- playing the piano on either Tuesday or Wednesday morningsfor services at personal care homes —- contacting volunteers (we already have a group of volunteers)to help move patients at the Assiniboine Center down to worship on 5 Sundays during the year. —- providing cupcakes for the Sunday School birthdays (about once every 2-3 months) There are many other areas where help will be needed, and we will inform the congregation of this as times goes on. Please see Dong-Ha, Bonnie or Kathy, or contact the office if you have questions, or think you can help out. Thank you!
Direct Deposit Offering Sign Up If you have not done so, this is a great way to continue supporting your home church while away to a fabulous destination this winter or summer! You can get sign up forms and info in the office, and all you need to get started is a VOIDED cheque, Dia will do the rest! You can also change your amount at any time, you just need to sign a change form and the change can be effective the next month.
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Canada Youth 2012 Please check out this link to Canada Youth 2012!
A Thank You from the Heather Club The Heather Club would like to thank all those who volunteered at and who attended their Heather Club Spring Luncheon. Everyone’s help and support is very much appreciated!
Lenten Coin Boxes Deadline!!!! Lenten coin boxes will be counted on May 29th. There is a ‘return box’ in the Narthex for your convenience or leave your coin box in the office. Thanks so much! Proceeds from the Lenten Coin Box appeal will be distributed in June.
Samaritan House Box Your gift of non-perishable food items will be gratefully reveived in the Samaritan House Box in May through August.
Helping Hands Soup Kitchen Summer meals will be: May 28—Spaghetti June 25-Hamburger Stew July 30-Chili Aug 27-Beef Stew
Thank You from the Youth Group The Youth who are wanting to attend Canada Youth this July would like to thank everyone who attended or was involved with the musical this year for their generous giving of both time and money. The money raised will be a big help in getting us to St. Catherine. We especially would like to thank Bonnie, Liz and Leanna for all the many behind the scenes hours that made this event such a success.
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