First Presbyterian Church is a worshiping, welcoming Community of Faith. We are called by God to be ambassadors of Christ to all people through preaching the Gospel, teaching discipleship and serving in the name of Christ Jesus.
We invite you to join us for worship at 10 a.m. on Sundays. We are located at 256 Mahoning Avenue NW in downtown Warren, Ohio, just north of Courthouse Square. (get directions) You can reach us by phone at 330-393-1524 or by e-mail at fpcwarren@hotmail.com
May 4: Preparing for Pentecost
We created crafts for use in our May 11 Pentecost worship service.
Join us for worship - Sunday at 10 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church is accessible to those with physical disabilities – both when entering building and inside the building. Hearing devices and large print hymnals and bulletins are also available.
Bulletin for May 11
May Spire Newsletter
Church Calendar
Pastor Rusty’s Message for May May is a time to daydream. The
days get longer and warmer. The flies and the humidity have not yet
come upon the scene. The leaves on the trees... (more)
News & Current Events
RELAY FOR LIFE 6pm, Friday, May 9 to 6pm, Saturday, May 10 Courthouse Square • Downtown Warren
Choir Recognition Sunday is May 18. We will celebrate the talents of our Cherub, Bell and Motet Choirs. Don’t miss the extraordinary music to be shared for the Glory of God. A reception in Fellowship Hall will follow the worship service.
Church Life is planning two family movie events - May 18 and May 31 - to celebrate the release of Prince Caspian, the second movie in the Chronicles of Narnia series. (more information/sign up)
Like working in the yard? Building and Grounds is looking for volunteers to help with lawn care. If you are interested in serving your church family in this capacity, contact Cliff Straitiff.
Covenant Gathering 2008 - June 29 to July 4 - Explore God’s creation in the beauty of Michindoh and work toward “re-creation” for your own life, for your family, for your church...and in the process find rest and recreation to help you return home refreshed and inspired to continue God’s work. Register by June 1. For more information, contact JoAnn or Ray Rubrake. www.covenantgathering.com
Summer Camp - There are camps for every age group at Joseph Badger Meadows. For youth active in FPC, the CE
committee will pay half the camp fee. Counselors and volunteers are also needed. (JBM brochure)(JBM website)
2008 FPC Student Scholarships - Applications must be filed in the church office by June 15. An applicant must be an active member of FPC who has completed at least one year of post-high school education. Graduate students are not eligible. (download application)
Minute for Mission
Flavors of the Month for May are macaroni and cheese, canned mushroom soup, dishwashing liquid and shampoo. Please remember the food pantry on your next shopping trip. Drop your donations off in the Deacons’ box in Fellowship Hall. Thank you!
FPC Radio Ministry - Our service is broadcast at 10am Sundays on WHKZ 1440 AM. Donations may be placed in the offering plate designated for the Radio Ministry or contributions may be mailed to the Church Office with “Radio Ministry” in the memo of the check.
Community Food Donation Day is May 10. The Deacons are asking you not to put out food at your mailboxes. Instead, bring it to the Church. Food collected by the Post Office will be delivered the next week, and the Deacons are in need of volunteers to help sort through our donations. Please see Janet Rudkin or call the Church Office if you are interested and available to help.
Joseph Badger Meadows needs help on May 10 from 9am to 3pm to open the back camp. Lunch will be provided if you make a reservation. At 3pm Gary Hoskins, property manager, will lead a wildflower and bird watching walk. There are also workdays every Thursday and Saturday for other projects around the camp. Call Gary at 330-883-3124.
Habitat for Humanity - Trumbull County - needs volunteers willing to help where needed. Workdays are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 3pm. Call Habitat at 330-395-1524.
Someplace Safe Garage Sale Fundraiser - May 9, 9am to 7pm and May 10, 9am to 3pm at St. William Parish, 5431 Mahoning Ave., Champion. Donation of items for the sale accepted on May 7 and 8 from 8:30am to 7pm. For info contact Someplace Safe at 330-393-3003.
The Hunger Site is helping to eradicate world hunger. More
than 300 million visitors have given more than 500 million cups of
staple food. Just click the link below every day, then click the yellow box on the Hunger Site to give a cup of food. (Click here every day - it's FREE)
Quick Links
S.O.P.H.I.A.
Badger Meadows
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Eastminster Presbytery
Synod of the Covenant
Presbyterian Church USA
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WARREN 256 Mahoning Ave., NW | Warren, OH 44483 | (phone) 330-393-1524 | (fax) 330-393-1526 | (e-mail) fpcwarren@hotmail.com
