A great time was had by all last Sunday as we celebrated our third annual First Pres Christmas Festival!
Here are a few photos from the day (check back often as we will be uploading new photos throughout the week)
FPCG Staff Gift:
Christmas is a time when we can show our appreciation to our staff for all they do during the year as they serve our congregation and community. Staff Appreciation Christmas Gifts will be given to Kevin, Eileen, David, Christian, Heidi, Kathy, Sally, Terry, Harry and Whaley just prior to the holiday.
You can share in these gifts by sending your contribution (checks made out to The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown) to the Personnel Committee. There will also be opportunities to make a contribution during the Sunday coffee hours.
Christmas Poinsettias:
The poinsettias in the sanctuary during the Christmas season are in memory and honor of our loved ones. As is our custom, these flowers will be delivered after Christmas to the sick and shut-in of our congregation.
Please contact Kathy Charlesworth or Sally Vaughn if you would like your family members’ or friends’ names included in the worship bulletin. The cost is $15 per line. Listings will be accepted until Monday, December 19.
Join a 365 Prayer Challenge and lift up First Pres
By Contina Lundy
We come from a rich history of believers, and we are still going strong. Join me for the next 365 days, starting December 1st to lift up the name of First Church. We will cover the building, the staff, the members, friends and our budget in prayer.
But first, a little background. Sometime ago I joined First Church, I won’t share the date because doing that will share my age! Anyway, I remember sharing my statement of faith and how important my prayer life was to me. Prayer was something that I didn’t ever question because of the strong foundation my parents, Mary and Frank Lundy, set for me. I understood at a young age that when you pray and believe God for who He is, great and wonderful things can occur.
Rev. Nancy Reflects on the Advent Season
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” so the song tells us. I believe this to be true.
This is when people seem to care about others more than any other time of the year. We search for gifts to give that reflect our love and appreciation for the other. We even dig deep into our pockets to give financial offerings or food donations to help those we do not even know. Yes, it is a wonderful time of the year!
However, it is the MOST wonderful time of the year because of the birth that we celebrate this month.
All of the parties, written greetings, gift giving and even our donations are happening because a baby was born over 2,000 years ago and that birth changed the world. This is the time of year when we celebrate God’s great gift to the world and to each one of us - the gift of his son, Jesus Christ.
December 4th at 3pm
Our annual performance of George Frederick Handel’s Messiah is just around the corner. We are excited to welcome back The Philadelphia Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra who will accompany The Germantown Oratorio Choir. This is a highlight to the Christmas season that you won’t want to miss!
And don’t forget to stay for dinner! Tickets for this year’s Christmas Dinner which follows the Concert are now available for purchase on Sundays after worship and during the week through the church office.
