Posted on 01 Mar 2010 . 3 comments
During this season of Lent we prepare for the coming of Easter, the glorious resurrection of our Lord.
At our worship service that evening I explained how Lent is a time for us to look inward . . . to examine our hearts. During this season of our Church calendar we are invited to take a journey inward where we encounter and confront all that which causes separation between ourselves and God.
It is a time when we should consider the question:
“How is it with you and the Lord?”
Rather than the traditional “give something up for Lent” practice, I suggest that we make this season a time to “take something on” for Lent. During the days of this month that are leading up to Easter, I encourage you to take a few moments each day to look yourself squarely in the soul . . . examine your heart . . . and ask: “How is it between you and me, Lord?”
I realize that this is not an easy thing to do or a light commitment to make. Taking a serious, personal, inventory of our hearts is something most of us would rather not do, probably because we are fearful of what we will see. For in our answers we will find that there is sin standing between us and God.
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Posted on 15 Feb 2010 . 2 comments
Lent is the season of spiritual reflection and exploration between Ash Wednesday and Holy Week, culminating in the observation of Good Friday and Easter.
We invite you to spend Lent with us at FPCG:
Ash Wednesday: Join us this Wednesday evening at 7:30pm for a Lenten Communion service.
Sunday Worship with Communion: Come worship with us this Sunday (2/21) as we celebrate the Lord’s Supper together.
Documentary Film Series: At FPCG, the Lenten season has traditionally been marked by provocative series intended to stretch participants’ understanding of the Christian faith in our lives and culture so that we might experience the resurrection power of Christ more fully in our individual and communal lives.
Last year, along with the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, we screened the films of Macky Alston as the foundation of our series. Alston attended Union Seminary in New York and is the son of a Presbyterian minister. His documentaries have been seen on PBS and are poignant explorations of the complex connections between faith and life circumstances.
This Lent, the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill has invited us to join them in continuing the exploration of various documentary films selected by Mr. Alston’s films on Sunday evenings during Lent.
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Posted on 02 Feb 2010 . 1 comment
It’s official. Our church has been designated as a 2010 Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School.
The acceptance letter affirmed FPCG as an organization with a demonstrated record of responding to the needs of children and their families in their communities.
While this selection is great news, you might not have a clue what Freedom School is and how this designation affects First Church and its summer program. Throughout the coming months the Mission and Outreach Committee will keep you informed of our progress as we launch this new and exciting program.
On Friday, Feb 12th at 6:30pm an information meeting will be held. Anyone interested in Freedom School and opportunities to be involved should attend.
Also invited are 2009 camp parents. Join us and you too can get excited about Freedom School!
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Posted on 18 Jan 2010 . 3 comments
What a wonderful day of service we had on Monday, January 18.
See photos from the day here!
About sixty people came to The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown to perform a variety of jobs.
There was a crew, mostly of Property Committee members, down near the Youth Lounge and Gym repairing a wall that had major water damage. Others spent time working in the Youth Lounge.
Madeline Valentine led a group of women in the kitchen who inventoried the china in the kitchen as well as cleaned the cupboards and counters.
The Worship and Music Committee and others were in the sanctuary dusting, washing and polishing. The Christian Education Committee were up in the classrooms and also in the nursery washing toys and sorting clothes.
Eileen Jones had many join her in the Crisis Ministry area.
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Posted on 06 Jan 2010 . 2 comments
Looking for a way to satisfy that New Year’s resolution to deepen your faith?
This is an ideal time to join the Serendipity Bible Study! We have just completed our study of the book of Matthew and are looking forward to digging into another book of the Bible.
The class is moderated by Rev. Kevin Porter and meets Sundays at 11:30 a.m. with a participatory discussion format.
Bring your second cup of coffee from coffee hour with you into the Jennings Room and discover all the support, warmth, and wisdom this group has to offer.
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