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SPECIAL EVENTS SUMMARY
TOPICS:

GARAGE SALE
BECOME A FAN ON FACEBOOK
FAITH FOR THE JOURNEY BENEFIT EVENT FOR FAITH ALIVE
HARVEST OF HOPE FESTIVAL
THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING
WOMEN'S RETREAT
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD CALENDAR OF EVENTS
EVENTS:
GARAGE SALE
raising money for Presbyterian Women's Mission Work
FPC AT-A-GLANCE
Weekend Edition
FAITH FOR THE JOURNEY
A benefit event for the Faith Alive Hospital in Jos, Nigeria featuring Dr. Christian Isichei
HARVEST OF HOPE FESTIVAL
A positive, fun-filled family event for the community
THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING
A day of worshiping God as we partner with Him in our community.
SWEET LIFE CAFE
Women, satisfy your cravings for friends, God, and spiritual growth at this year's Women's Retreat
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX EVENT
the power of a simple gift
ADVENT CELEBRATION
The perfect family event to start the season of Advent.
NIGHTLIGHTS
Bring light into the darkness of child abuse.
THE WARMTH OF CHRISTMAS
Come inside following the NightLights Tree-Lighting Ceremony
THE 25TH ANNUAL BELLS OF CHRISTMAS
Celebrating 25 years of holiday handbell concerts for the community
CAROLING, COOKIES, AND COCOA
Spreading Christmas cheer
MUSIC MINISTRY CONCERT OF WORSHIP



GARAGE SALE
Presbyterian Women will host a Garage Sale, Saturday, September 11, 2010, on the front lawn at FPC.

Please keep us in mind when you have clothes, household items, toys, or furniture that others could use. (No computers please.) We will accept gently used, clean items in good working order.

Also, we are looking for volunteers to help sort items before the sale.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Cindy Anderle, (970) 266-1306.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT-A-GLANCE
Join us to learn more about who we are as a church, what it means to be a member, and how you might get more involved in the life of our congregation. Meet others and get to know some of the pastors, staff, and church leaders.

Join us for one of our upcoming FPC Orientation workshops:

Fall One-Day Session
Saturday, September 11, 2010
9 a.m.–2 p.m. (lunch provided)

Winter Wednesday-Night Session
Wednesdays, February 9–March 2, 2011
6–7 p.m.

Spring One-Day Session
Saturday, April 30, 2011
9 a.m.–2 p.m. (lunch provided)



FAITH FOR THE JOURNEY BENEFIT EVENT FOR FAITH ALIVE
October 1, 2010, 6 p.m. Dinner, 7 p.m. Presentation
You're invited to join us for an inspiring evening of good food, fellowship, music, personal stories, and of course the main event—Dr. Christian Isichei talking about God's faithfulness at the Faith Alive Hospital in Jos, Nigeria. You'll be inspired by this self-sacraficing doctor and the hospital where over 10,000 patients are treated free of charge for a variety of ailments including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

We're doing this event "African-style"—just show up that evening with your friends and family and expect God to meet us.

Cost: $10/person at the door.
Childcare is available for $5/child (0-5 years)
For more information, contact Erika Nossokoff, (970)482-6107.



HARVEST OF HOPE FESTIVAL
Save the date for the Harvest of Hope Festival, a positive and fun-filled family event for the community.
Friday, October 8, 2010, 5-7 p.m.
at First Presbyterian Church


We will have a rollicking carnival with many fun-filled games and activities. Try your hand at felling Goliath or fishing for men. Get your face painted. Visit the petting zoo. Wind your way through a hay maze. Bible theme costumes or other “non-scary" costumes are highly encouraged! 

Admission to the event is free. A hot dog meal will be available for just $1.


THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING
October 10, 2010
A day of worshiping God as we partner with Him in our community.

Join us as we step out of the church building to BE The Church to our community. We have opportunities to serve for all ages. Register to serve here.
Some of the work sites include:
  • Laurel School
  • Realities for Children's Foster Children's Fall Festival
  • Lead worship for shut-ins
  • Sing hymns and chat with friends at local nursing homes
  • Help with the Catholic Charities Northern Breakfast
  • Help the McKinney Backpack program
  • Walk or volunteer for the Cancer Walk
  • Provide oil changes for single women

Or stay onsite at FPC and...
  • Help with registration
  • Be an event greeter
  • Help with child care
  • Help with the Celebration Lunch
  • Photograph CHLTB Events
  • Write letters to missionaries or military personnel
  • Be a prayer warrior
  • Wrap Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes
  • Assemble kits for the homeless
  • Assemble kits for FPC Deacons
  • Assemble care packages for local fire fighters and police officers


There is something for everyone. Sign up to serve today!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10-10-10
  • 8:30 a.m. Combined worship service (PLEASE NOTE: No 9:30 or 11 a.m. worship services this day.)
  • 9 a.m. Teams go out to serve in the community
  • 12:30 p.m. Teams return to FPC for a Celebration Lunch.


For more information, call the church office, (970) 482-6107.



WOMEN'S RETREAT
At Sweet Life Café you’ll satisfy your cravings for friends, God, and spiritual growth. It’s a retreat you won’t want to miss!

Join us as we savor time with God and with girlfriends. Together we’ll experience meaningful Bible studies, flavor-filled activities, and scrumptiously delicious fun!

October 15–17, 2010
at Highlands Camp and Retreat Center


Reserve your spot in Shepardson Hall on Sundays.




OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD CALENDAR OF EVENTS
On-Going
Your individually packed shoeboxes are always welcome until Collection Day on
Sunday, November 14. Place your shoeboxes on the table in the lobby by the office.


Wednesday, October 27
All-Church Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Event and Chili Supper
Chili Supper 5:45-6:20 p.m.
Shoebox Event 6:20-7:30 p.m. in Shepardson Hall
Everyone is invited to the delicious chili supper and to wrap and pack shoeboxes for boys and girls. We will have all the supplies needed for this event but we need your help with wrapping and packing the shoeboxes. Van rides will be available.

Sunday, November 14
Collection Day 8 a.m.-12 p.m. in Shep East
We will be collecting shoeboxes throughout the morning. The blessing of the boxes will be at 10:30 a.m. Be sure to come and see the mountain of boxes that day as we dedicate these special gifts from our congregation to needy children
throughout the world. Last year, we exceeded our goal and collected 742 shoeboxes!

EVENTS:
GARAGE SALE
Saturday, September 11, 2010
On the lawn at FPC
FPC AT-A-GLANCE
Saturday, September 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
FAITH FOR THE JOURNEY
Friday, October 1, 2010, 6 p.m.
HARVEST OF HOPE FESTIVAL
October 8, 2010, 5–7 p.m.
THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING
Sunday, October 10, 2010
SWEET LIFE CAFE
October 15-17, 2010
at Highlands Camp and Retreat Center, Allenspark

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX EVENT
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
ADVENT CELEBRATION
Wednesday, November 17, 2010, 5:45–8 p.m.
NIGHTLIGHTS
Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 6–7 p.m.
THE WARMTH OF CHRISTMAS
Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 6–7 p.m.
THE 25TH ANNUAL BELLS OF CHRISTMAS
Saturday, December 4, 2010, 3 p.m. and
Sunday, December 5, 2010, 7 p.m.

CAROLING, COOKIES, AND COCOA
Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 6 p.m.
MUSIC MINISTRY CONCERT OF WORSHIP
Sunday, December 12, 2010, at 8 and 9:30 a.m.
LONG-TERM PLANNING
BECOME A FAN ON FACEBOOK
In an effort to "stay with the communication times" we have launched an official facebook page for our church. Church staff will update the page with exciting happenings, events, and discussions. We hope you'll "become a fan" of our new site! Check out our Facebook page here.