Christmas Eve Services
Thursday, December 24, 2009
5:00 p.m. – Family Service
11:00 p.m. – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Merry Christmas!
We celebrate the joy of Christian life by ~Glorifying God together, as Scripture leads us ~Loving and serving all people, as Jesus teaches us ~Growing in faith and sharing it with others, as the Holy Spirit guides us.
Christmas Eve Services
Thursday, December 24, 2009
5:00 p.m. – Family Service
11:00 p.m. – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Merry Christmas!
“a famously compelling tale, lively and engaging. Mr. Sherrill is a poised performer with a subtle physical grace”
----The New York Times
“an amazing achievement! A transforming two hours of theater….riveting!”
----Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“the Good Book gets even better … brings the New Testament to life.”
----The Washington Post
UPCOMING LIVE PERFORMANCE:
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Address: 890 Liberty St., Meadville, PA
DATE: November 1, 2009 TIME: 9 a.m. to noon
Upcoming Events and Activities for the week of October 5-11, 2009
Monday, October 5
Tuesday, October 6
9:30 a.m. - Tuesday Morning Bible Study
6:00 p.m. - ALPHA
7:00 p.m. - Presbyterian Women’s Coordinating Team Meeting
Wednesday, October 7
3:00 p.m. - CLUB GAP
7:00 p.m. - Session Meeting
Thursday, October 8
Friday, October 9
Saturday, October 10
1:00 p.m. - Organ Workshop
Sunday, October 11
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School Teachers Meeting
6:30 p.m. - L.I.F.E./Get-A-Life
Thai Dance and Drama Troupe: On Tuesday, September 29th, a team of dancers and actors from Payap University in Chiang Mai, Thailand will be performing in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, 890 Liberty Street, Meadville. The hour and a half program will start at 7:00 p.m. and feature dances from various regions of Thailand, as well as a traditional Thai melodrama (Likay) with English translation. The drama is a touching story about a former outlaw who was dramatically converted and became a Christian pastor in Thailand. We help to support the Rev. Rob Collins and his wife, Esther Wakeman who are directors of the Christian Communications Institute of the University and will be leading the seven professional dancers and actors. There will be a free will offering taken to help cover the travel expenses of the Troupe. Following the presentation, a period of fellowship will follow in Fellowship Hall with refreshments and a chance to interact with the Thai performers. The community is invited to experience the beauty and drama of Thai classical art.
Upcoming Events and Activities for the week of September 20-27, 2009
Monday, September 21
Tuesday, September 22
9:30 a.m. - Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Wednesday, September 23
7:00 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast at Perkins
6:00 p.m. - Presbyterian Women’s Fall Dinner
7:30 p.m. - Stephen Ministry
Thursday, September 24
4:45 p.m. - Trustee’s Meeting
7:30 p.m. - Choir
Friday, September 25
Saturday, September 26
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - L.I.F.E/Get-A-Life
(Clean-up at Conneaut Lake Park)
Sunday, September 27
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School
9:30 a.m. - Liberty Bells
Events and Activities for the week of September 14-20, 2009
Presbyterian Women’s Rummage Sale
Monday, September 14
7:00 p.m. - Deacon’s Meeting
Tuesday, September 15
9:30 a.m. - Tuesday Morning Bible Study
11:45 a.m. - Lunch At First
3:00 p.m. - Presbytery Meeting at Hartstown
6:00 p.m. - ALPHA
Wednesday, September 16
4:30 p.m. - Mission Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Committee Night
Thursday, September 17
7:30 p.m. - Choir
Friday, September 18
9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Presbyterian Women’s Rummage Sale
Saturday, September 19
9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Presbyterian Women’s Rummage Sale
Sunday, September 20
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School
Upcoming Events and Activities for the week of September 1-6, 2009
00 a.m. - Worship - Commissioning Stephen Ministry Leaders
Monday, August 31
Tuesday, September 1
7:00 p.m. - Presbyterian Women’s Coordinating Team Meeting
Wednesday, September 2
7:00 p.m. - Session Meeting
Thursday, September 3
7:30 p.m. - Choir
Friday, September 4
Saturday, September 5
Sunday, September 6
8:30 a.m. - Worship - Communion
10:00 a.m. - Worship (TV)
Upcoming Events and Activities for the week of August 24-30, 2009
Monday, August 24
Tuesday, August 25
6:00 p.m. - ALPHA
6:30 p.m. - Mission Self-Study Group Meeting
Wednesday, August 26
7:00 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast at Perkins
Thursday, August 27
Friday, August 28
Saturday, August 29
Sunday, August 30
8:30 a.m. - Worship
10:00 a.m. - Worship - Commissioning Stephen Ministry Leaders
Cellist Audrey Slote and pianist Kevin Dill will present a free recital at First Presbyterian Church. The recital will take place in the sanctuary on Thursday, August 20 at 7:30 p.m. Audrey Slote is a MASH graduate who will soon be leaving to study music at St Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. This recital is her ‘thank you’ to the Meadville community for their support.
Upcoming Events and Activities for the week of August 17-23, 2009
Monday, August 17
Tuesday, August 18
Evangel Articles Due
Wednesday, August 19
7:00 p.m. - Stewardship Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Christian Education Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 20
4:00 p.m. - Membership and Evangelism Meeting
7:30 p.m. - Cello and Piano Recital
Friday, August 21
Saturday, August 22
Sunday, August 23
8:30 & 10:00 a.m. - Worship
Upcoming Events and Activities for the week of June 22-28, 2009
Monday, June 22
9:00 a.m. - Experience the Evolution
Tuesday, June 23
9:00 a.m. - Experience the Evolution
Wednesday, June 24
7:00 A.M. - Men’s Breakfast at Perkins
9:00 a.m. - Experience the Evolution
Thursday, June 25
9:00 a.m. - Experience the Evolution
Friday, June 26
9:00 a.m. - Experience the Evolution
Saturday, June 27
Sunday, June 28
8:30 and 10:00 a.m. - Worship
Upcoming Events and Activities for the week of June 8-14, 2009
Monday, June 8
Tuesday, June 9
Wednesday, June 10
No Men’s Breakfast
6:00 p.m. - Stephen Ministry
Thursday, June 11
6:00 p.m. - Cornerstone Graduation
6:30 p.m. - Mission Self-Study Meeting
Friday, June 12
Saturday, June 13
Sunday, June 14
8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. - Worship
11:00 a.m. - Trustee Meeting
Upcoming Events and Activities for the week of May 18-24, 2009
Monday, May 18
Tuesday, May 19
9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study
11:45 a.m. - Lunch At First
Wednesday, May 20
4:30 p.m. - Mission Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Committee Night
Thursday, May 21
7:00 p.m. - ChristCare Mtg.
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir
Friday, May 22
Saturday, May 23
Sunday, May 24
Ordination & Installation of Officers
8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. - Worship
6:30 p.m.- LIFE & Get-A-Life
Upcoming Events and Activities for the week of May 11-17, 2009
Monday, May 11
Tuesday, May 12
9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study
1:00 p.m. - Joy Circle
Wednesday, May 13
7:00 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast at Perkins
3:00 p.m. - Club GAP
7:00 p.m. - Stephen Ministry
Thursday, May 14
Circle Day
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir
Friday, May 15
Saturday, May 16
Sunday, May 17
Teachers Recognition
Confirmation Class Received
8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. - Worship
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School
9:00 a.m. - Confirmation Class Brunch
12:00 p.m. - Coffee Hour
6:30 p.m.- LIFE & Get-A-Life
Upcoming Events and Activities for the week of May 4-10, 2009
Monday, May 4
6:00 p.m. - Deacons Pot-luck
Tuesday, May 5
9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study
1:30 p.m. - ChristCare Equippers Meeting
6:00 p.m. – ALPHA
Wednesday, May 6
10:00 a.m. - Staff Meeting
3:00 p.m. - Club GAP
7:00 p.m. – Session
Thursday, May 7 (National Day of Prayer)
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir
Friday, May 8
Saturday, May 9
8:30 - Mother’s Day Rehearsal
Sunday, May 10 (Mother’s Day Musical)
8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. - Worship
8:30 a.m. - ChristCare SEA Group
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School/Confirmation Class
12:00 p.m. - Coffee Hour
NO Liberty Bells
NO LIFE & Get-A-Life
If you feel called and are able to donate any of these item please bring the to the main office.
Holy Week Events and Activities for the week of April 6-12, 2009
Monday, April 6
7:00 p.m. - Men’s Basketball
Tuesday, April 7
9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study
7:00 p.m. - Presbyterian Women’s Coordinating Team Meeting
Wednesday, April 8
7:00 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast at Perkins
3:00 p.m. - Club GAP
7:00 p.m. - Stephen Ministry
Thursday, April 9
9:30 a.m. - Grace Circle (in Parlor)
5:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir
7:30 p.m. - Maundy Thursday Communion Service
Friday, April 10
12:00 p.m. - Good Friday Ecumenical Community Service
(at Stone United Methodist Church)
Saturday, April 11
9:30 a.m. - Peace Circle
Sunday, April 12
EASTER SUNDAY
9:00 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship
Lunch at First: Mark your calendars! LAF - Lunch at First! What a great idea! Join us for a pot luck lunch! Bring table service and a dish to share! On Tuesday, April 21 in Fellowship Hall at 11:45 a.m. Bob Ilisevich, “The Holland Land Company” Did you know that the Holland Land Company, way back in the 1790's, helped to develop this area with roads, saw mills, grist mills, bridges, and other infrastructure? That they built stores that sold provisions on credit to weary newcomers who wanted to settle here? And that, in 1804, the agent in charge was Harm Jan Huidekoper? And that’s just for starters! Come to LAF for “the rest of the story!” Bring a friend and join us! We’ll save you a seat!
Presbyterian Women’s Spring Program Luncheon. Bring a salad and join us for lunch! On April 18, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Cost will be $3.00 for adults and children are free. There will be a short business meeting at 12:30 p.m. followed by our salad bar lunch. Program will begin at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary. Our program features Cindy Speck, Christian Ventriloquist. Cindy entertains, educates, and inspires audiences of all ages with humorous dialogue, silly skits, touching songs and audience participation! Come and meet some new friends: Harold, an older man; Rosie, Freddie’s younger sister; Nellie, an older woman; and Spanky, an English sheepdog, and Freddie! Plus!! The Club Gap Liturgical Tumblers, up close and personal! Spread the word - this delightful program will appeal to all ages! So invite your friends and bring your children!
Upcoming Events and Activities for the week of March 30-April 5, 2009
Monday, March 30
7:00 p.m. - Men’s Basketball
Tuesday, March 31
9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study
6:00 p.m. - ALPHA
Wednesday, April 1
12:00 p.m. - Lenten Lunch at Stone United Methodist Church
Church: First Presbyterian Church (Rev. Dr. Brian K. Jensen)
Topic: Are We at the Foot of the Cross?
3:00 p.m. - Club GAP
7:00 p.m. - Session Meeting
Thursday, April 2
7:00 p.m. - Men’s Basketball
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir
Friday, April 3
Saturday, April 4
Sunday, April 5 (Palm Sunday)
8:30 a.m. – Worship/Communion
11:00 a.m. - Worship
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School/Confirmation Class
12:00 p.m. - Fellowship Luncheon in Fellowship Hall
12:15 p.m. - Liberty Bells
6:30 p.m. - LIFE & Get-A-Life
Sunday, April 5: Monthly Congregational Luncheon. We will supply hot dogs and hamburgers, please bring a dish to share.
Monday, March 23
7:00 p.m. - Men’s Basketball
Tuesday, March 24
9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday, March 25
7:00 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast at Perkins
12:00 p.m. - Lenten Lunch at Stone United Methodist Church
Church: St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church (Rev. Rich Toohey)
Topic: The Thieves at the Foot of the Cross
3:00 p.m. - Club GAP
7:00 p.m. - Stephen Ministry
7:00 p.m. - Worship & Music Committee
Thursday, March 26
5:00 p.m. - Trustee Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Men’s Basketball
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir
Friday, March 27
Saturday, March 28
3:45 p.m. - LIFE/Get-A-Life
“The King and I”
Sunday, March 29 (5th Sunday in Lent)
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School/Confirmation Class
9:30 a.m. - Liberty Bells
12:00 p.m. - Coffee Hour in Foyer
NO LIFE & Get-A-Life
Sunday, April 5: Monthly Congregational Luncheon. We will supply hot dogs and hamburgers, please bring a dish to share.
Upcoming Events and Activities for the week of March 16-22, 2009
Monday, March 16
EVANGEL ARTICLES DUE
7:00 p.m. - Men’s Basketball
Tuesday, March 17
9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday, March 18
12:00 p.m. - Lenten Lunch at Stone United Methodist Church
Church: Allegheny College Chaplain (Rev. Jane Ellen Nickell)
Topic: The Women at the Foot of the Cross
3:00 p.m. - Club GAP
4:30 p.m. - Mission Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Committee Night
Thursday, March 19
7:00 p.m. - Men’s Basketball
NO Chancel Choir
Friday, March 20
Saturday, March 21
Sunday, March 22 (4th Sunday in Lent)
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship/Communion
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School/Confirmation Class
12:00 p.m. - Coffee Hour in Foyer
NO Liberty Bells
6:30 p.m. - LIFE & Get-A-Life
Upcoming Events and Activities for the week of March 9-15, 2009
Monday, March 9
7:00 p.m. - Deacons Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Men’s Basketball
Tuesday, March 10
Boy Scout Troop 244 Annual Spaghetti Dinner
11:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – carry out
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - carry-out or dine-in
9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study
1:00 p.m. - Joy Circle in Library
Wednesday, March 11
7:00 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast at Perkins
12:00 p.m. - Lenten Lunch at Stone United Methodist Church
Church: St. Paul’s United Church of Christ (Rev. Martin Hardy)
Topic: John the Beloved Disciple
3:00 p.m. - Club GAP
7:00 p.m. - Stephen Ministry
Thursday, March 12
CIRCLE DAY
7:00 p.m. - Men’s Basketball
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir
Friday, March 13
6:00 p.m. - ChristCare Tureen Dinner
Saturday, March 14
9:30 a.m. - Peace Circle
Sunday, March 15 (3rd Sunday in Lent)
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship/Communion
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School/Confirmation Class
12:00 p.m. - Coffee Hour in Foyer
NO Liberty Bells
6:30 p.m. - LIFE & Get-A-Life
Upcoming Events and Activities for the week of March 2-8, 2009
Monday, March 2
7:30 p.m. - The Muskingum College Choir
Tuesday, March 3
9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study
1:30 p.m. - ChristCare Equippers Mtg.
7:00 p.m. - Presbyterian Women’s Coordinating Team Meeting
Wednesday, March 4
12:00 p.m. - Lenten Lunch at Stone United Methodist Church
Church: Cornerstone Church of God (Rev. Greg Giles)
Topic: The Disciples Who Weren’t at the Foot of the Cross
3:00 p.m. - Club GAP
7:30 p.m. - Session Meeting
Thursday, March 5
7:00 p.m. - Men’s Basketball
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir
Friday, March 6
1:30 p.m. - Church Women United “World Day of Prayer” Service
at First Presbyterian Church
Saturday, March 7
Sunday, March 8 (2nd Sunday in Lent)
Daylight Savings Time
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship/Communion
8:30 a.m. - SEA Group (ChristCare) in Collins Room
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School/Confirmation Class
12:00 p.m. - Coffee Hour in Foyer
12:15 p.m. - Liberty Bells
6:30 p.m. - LIFE & Get-A-Life
Upcoming Events and Activities for the week of February 23-March 1, 2009
Monday, February 23
7:00 p.m. - Men’s Basketball
Tuesday, February 24
9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday, February 25
7:00 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast at Perkins
3:00 p.m. - Club GAP
6:00 p.m. - Ash Wednesday Worship (Soup/Communion)
7:30 p.m. - Stephen Ministry
Thursday, February 26
5:00 p.m. - Trustees Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Men’s Basketball
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir
Friday, February 27
Saturday, February 28
8:00 a.m. - Men’s Carpentry Ministry
Sunday, March 1 (1st Sunday in Lent)
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship/Communion
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School/Confirmation Class
12:00 p.m. - Lunch Fellowship (in Fellowship Hall)
12:15 p.m. - Liberty Bells
6:30 p.m. - LIFE & Get-A-Life
Upcoming Events and Activities for the week of February 15-22, 2009
Sunday, February 15
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School/Confirmation Class
12:00 p.m. - Coffee Fellowship (in Foyer/LIFE Room)
12:15 p.m. - Liberty Bells
4:30-7:30 p.m. - LIFE & Get-A-Life (Avalanche Express)
Monday, February 16 (Presidents’ Day)
EVANGEL ARTICLES DUE
7:00 p.m. - Men’s Basketball
Tuesday, February 17
9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study
11:45 a.m. - Lunch At First
1:30 p.m. - Church Women United
6:00 p.m. - ALPHA
Wednesday, February 18
3:00 p.m. - Club GAP
7:00 p.m. - Committee Night
Thursday, February 19
4:00 p.m. - Membership and Evangelism Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Men’s Basketball
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir
Friday, February 20
Saturday, February 21
10:00 a.m. - Presbytery at Oil City First
Sunday, February 22
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School/Confirmation Class
12:00 p.m. - Coffee Fellowship (in Foyer/LIFE Room)
12:15 p.m. - Liberty Bells
6:30 p.m. - LIFE & Get-A-Life
Upcoming Events and Activities for the week of February 8-15, 2009
Sunday, February 8
Stephen Ministry Commissioning Sunday
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School/Confirmation Class
9:30 a.m. - ChristCare SEE Group in Collins Room
12:00 p.m. – Coffee Fellowship
12:15 p.m. - Liberty Bells
6:30 p.m. - LIFE & Get-A-Life
Monday, February 9
7:00 p.m. - Deacons Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Men’s Basketball
Tuesday, February 10
9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study
1:00 p.m. - Joy Circle
1:30 p.m. - ChristCare Equippers Meeting
Wednesday, February 11
3:00 p.m. - Club GAP
7:00 p.m. - Stephen Ministry
7:00 p.m.- Cottage Meeting for General Assembly Resolution
Thursday, February 12
CIRCLE DAY
7:00 p.m. - Men’s Basketball
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir
Friday, February 13
Saturday, February 14
9:30 a.m. - Peace Circle
Sunday, February 15
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School/Confirmation Class
12:00 p.m. – Coffee Fellowship
12:15 p.m. - Liberty Bells
6:30 p.m. - LIFE & Get-A-Life
Men’s Ministry at First Church!!! A men’s ministry meeting will be held on Saturday, February 28 in the morning: a woodworking shop where the men will be the hands of the Carpenter. Carpenters hands will be helping to construct children’s picnic tables. The cost of the tables to participants will be $20. (per table). Registration and cost (non-refundable) by February 20th in the church office.
Men of the church are invited to Perkins Family restaurant on February 11th and 25th at 7:00am for breakfast, fellowship and Bible Study.
We hope to see you there.
This Sunday the sermon is titled You’re not the Boss of Me! Join us snow or shine at either 8:30 or 11:00am.