Monday, December 20 VISIT FRIENDS AT LAKE VISTA We will visit with our friends and members at Lake Vista in Cortland. We welcome everyone to join us and share time with those at Lake Vista. Meet on the second floor of the apartment building at 1:30 p.m. We visit Lake Vista the third Monday of each month. more about Lake Vista >>
SHAWL MINISTRY We have four people making shawls, lapghans and blankets. We have two people working on cross stitching bibs for baptisms. Starting in September, we will again be meeting the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 at the home of Susan Stahl. We have looms for those people who are unable to knit or crochet. If someone would like to learn to crochet, we could try to teach you. The shawls are kept in Carol's office if anyone would like to give one to someone in need. We just ask that the tag be filled out and left in the green folder. This helps us keep track of who has received shawls.
ADOPT-A-SCHOOL 2010-11 Let’s continue our efforts to help our community children, many of whom will lack the basic supplies needed for school. Don’t forget Willard Middle School the next time you are out and about. Look for those ‘early bird’ specials and get more for your buck!! Some of the supplies needed are glue (stick and liquid), pencils, tablets, wide-ruled notebook paper, erasers, scissors, etc. Every little bit helps those children less fortunate. You can drop off your donations at the Church Office.
CHRISTMAS SHOPPE FOR THE NEEDY As you are doing your spring, summer or fall cleaning, remember to save your “treasures” for the Deacons’ Christmas Shoppe in December. This service is for all persons who attend the free lunch program so they can “purchase” Christmas gifts for their loved ones. All kinds of treasures are accepted: decorations, books, knick-knacks, purses, cosmetics, craft items, sport items, children’s toys, jewelry, puzzles, gloves, hats, men’s aftershave, wallets, etc. NO CLOTHING, PLEASE! Bring your items to the Church, where they will be stored in the Deacons’ Pantry downstairs. Let’s help someone less fortunate have a Merry Christmas this year!!!
GOODIES FOR MARINES IN AFGHANISTAN First Lieutenant Daniel Cowden, son of Rev. Rusty Cowden, is currently at Camp Leatherneck in Helmand Province in southwestern Afghanistan. His enlisted marines have requested any of the following items, all of which are hard to come by on the base: Peanut M&Ms, Peanut Butter M&Ms, Jolly Ranchers, homemade cookies of any kind, envelopes, fruit snacks, stick-on wall hooks, shampoo and conditioner, razors (men’s and women’s), Twinkies, crossword puzzle books and Sudoku books. Your donations can be placed in the boxes in the Fellowship Hall and will be mailed to Lt. Cowden. Thank you!
Thursday Mornings at 8:30 a.m. PRAYER WALK We begin with a guided
meditation of scripture and prayer in Fellowship Hall, and then walk the Riverwalk in Perkins Park (weather permitting). The
walk is a time of meditation and reflection. We then return to the
Church for reflection and sharing, ending our session in fellowship.
Everyone is encouraged to attend!
STEEPLE PEOPLE NEWS ITEMS! If you have information to be included in The Steeple People, please submit it to the outer office, where a special box is located. We are especially interested in newsy items such as weddings, engagements, graduations, special trips, etc. You submit; we’ll edit!
THE HUNGER SITE is helping to eradicate world hunger. Visitors have given more than 650 million cups of
staple food. Just click the link below every day, then click the orange box on the Hunger Site to give a cup of food. Click every day - it's FREE >>
ADOPT-A-SCHOOL Please
save the following product labels for our Adopt-A-School: Campbell
Soup, Swanson, Heinz Baby Food, Mrs. Paul’s, Open Pit, Marie Salad
Dressing, Vlasic and Betty Crocker box tops. You can
drop your labels off in the appropriate container in the hallway
outside the Church Office. Schwebel’s Bread is no longer participating.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN THE MILITARY? - If you have family or friend serving our country in the military, we are interested in compiling a prayer list of these heroes. Please call the Church Office at 330-393-1524 or email Carol at fpcwarren@hotmail.com and we will begin a list. We will post the names in the monthly Spire, and we can all pray for their safety.
USHER CAPTAINS NEEDED We are in need of Usher Captains for 2010. If you are available and are interested in serving your Church family in this capacity, please sign up on the designated sheet on the bulletin board outside the church office.
SANCTUARY FLOWER CHART The
Sanctuary Flower Chart for 2010 is posted in the
hallway outside the Church Office. Please reserve your date or dates
now for the upcoming year. Remember, you are able to have flowers on
the Chancel, the Columbarium Doors or both.
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month IN STITCHES SHAWL MINISTRY We meet at the home of Susan Stahl from 6:30 to 8 p.m. In Stitches is
for anyone who wants to work on handwork such as cross stitching or
needlepoint. Shawl Ministry makes shawls to celebrate
weddings and births and to offer comfort or cheer. We have
crochet and knit patterns as well as easy-to-use looms for those who
don’t knit or crochet. Contact the church office for more information.
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
