Updated 8/23/08

Time-Critical Announcements

• Christian Illusionists--Dennis and Sandee Zech, in conjunction with Calvary Baptist Church, invite you to an evening filled with mystery and humor on Saturday, Aug. 23.  Doors open at Calvary Baptist at 6 p.m.; show begins at 6:30 p.m.  Admission is free, however an offering will be taken.  For more information call 738-6840.
• The annual Heifer Brunch will be right after the Aug. 24 worship service. The service and brunch will be held outside on the church lawn, and animals will be present such as those the Heifer project buys for poor and hungry families worldwide. The church typically raises money at this event to purchase a Heifer Gift Ark to help families start on a journey to fulfill a seemingly impossible dream, to secure food and a source of dependable income through the animals they are given. These families cannot kill or sell the animals, but they can use their produce and offspring as a source of food and income. All are invited to the free brunch. Donations welcome.
• The fall 2008 Keys to Happiness and Healthy Relationships 12-week workshop for women will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Mountain Shadows Apartments Community Room, 1810 Winchester Dr., Elko. This progressive series of weekly two-hour sessions teaches women to deal with codependency, effectively set boundaries, improve relationships, and handle anger, rejection, anxiety, shame, intimacy, unmet expectations, and more.  For more information, see  http://KristiLynGlass.com/keys.htm or contact Kristi Glass at 775-738-3502.
• There will be a Sunday School and Weekly Youth and Children’s Activities Kick-Off Potluck on Sept. 14, 2008, in the Fellowship Hall following the worship service.  Everyone is welcome to celebrate the beginning of the new year of Christian Education.  Please bring a dish to share and learn more about the opportunities for adults and children here at First Presbyterian.

General Announcements

• Hobby Group meets at noon at the Hilton Garden Inn on the second Tuesday of the month for a buy-your-own lunch to celebrate birthdays for that month.  All are welcome to attend lunch. Hobby Group meets every Tuesday at 2:00pm in the Parlor.
• On the last Thursday of the month, the college group meets at 12:15 p.m. at Cafe X for lunch with Julie Blessing. Call Julie at 738-3430 for more information. All young adults going to college or in the work force are welcome. Remember, Julie buys!
• Morning Bible Study is currently being held every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Julie’s office. We will begin a new study by Rev. Dave Peterson “The Pursuit of Happy-ness.” Everyone is welcome.
• Due to the new privacy laws, we cannot always be informed of those receiving care in the hospital or the manor.  If you or a loved one are going into the hospital or the manor, please let call the Church Office or call Pastor Pat.
• The monthly newsletter Is available for viewing on this website.  If you would like to have this newsletter mailed to you, please contact the office at 738-3430.
•  Come by the church office to check out the books and DVDs from Pastor Pat's favorite-authors series. The library at the front entrance of the church is provided for use on an “honor system".  Everyone is welcome to use the books as long as they return them in a timely manner.
•  Church mailing list--Please call Bertha at the church office at 738-3430 if you have a change of address, an addition to your family,  new phone numbers, new e-mail address, etc. 

Fellowship Hour Schedule

The following groups are responsible for bringing and serving food for the fellowship hour after the Sunday morning church services on the dates noted.

8/24 Heifer Breakfast
8/31 Adult Sunday School
9/7   Joy Circle
9/14  Mission
9/21 Deacons
9/28 Esther Circle

Food and Other Donations

Mission Committee: Donations of nonperishable food and other items are always welcome for Friends in Service Helping (FISH), Ruby Mountain Resource Center, Center Against Domestic Violence (CADV), and other mission focus efforts. Specific items needed currently are listed in the church bulletin on Sundays. Please put all items in the basket by the church office the Mission Committee will distribute the food and other items to appropriate recipients. If you are aware of any immediate concerns or emergency needs related to Mission projects or community outreach, please contact an elder or deacon.

Operation Interdependence: Items are being sought for care packages for servicemen and women.  Small items to fit in small quart baggies, such as, candy, granola bars, cards, games, baby powder (for rashes), black cotton socks and hand wipes with bug spray.  All food items must be sealed (no items wrapped with twisted paper). Also, short letters (no return addresses) and pictures colored by children. Place items in the Operation Interdependence box located by the church office.  For more information contact Pat Harrington or Ann Nisbet.

Thank you for your support of these much needed efforts.