Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for some Easter fun this Saturday.
Our Annual Easter Fest is Saturday, April 3rd from 11:00am-2:00pm
Join us for fun, music, egg decorating, crafts, and… a visit from the Easter Bunny!
No, this is not a spread for your toast or bagel! Poetry Jam is a new feature in our monthly Windows church newsletter!
Do you like to write? Are you a poet? Will you share your verse with us, your church family?
If so, please send your submission to the attention of Sally Vaughn in the church office or you may bring it to church and drop in the mail slot with a notation to Sally. We look forward to reading your work!
In case you missed it last month, here is the delightful and spiritual poem written by young Kai Burton, a member of our middle school Youth Group and Sunday School:
What am I
I am a rare dog with spots
Also with a patch on my right eye and left ear.
I am the snuggle in my special stuffed animal George.
I am the film in my camera,
Not to mention the brightest flash of all.
I put the spin in my CD.
I give reason to the fashion tips,
In the pages of magazines.
I am the paint, the canvas, the brush and the pallet.
I am the reason for the autumn winds and the colorful leaves.
I am the warm ocean city waves,
And the most amazing funnel cake.
I am the amazing smells that fill the city of Philadelphia.
I am Kai Burton.
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!
What a wonderful day of service we had on Monday, January 18.
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.
On September 6th, Shanise Gladden, Roman Griggs and Markeith Jordan, officially completed a year long study in our confirmation program and joined our congregation as new members.
All three young people prepared written statements of faith that were read during that Sunday’s worship service. All who had the pleasure to be there were blessed as these three new members boldly proclaimed their faith in Jesus Christ.
All three new members have participated in numerous church programs over the years, one for more than 8 years, and we are so excited that they are committing themselves to the work of Christ’s Kingdom with our particular community of faith!
Each new member received their certificates of membership as well as a new NRSV Student Bible, The Book of Confessions, and the Book of Order at the September 20th Sunday School Kick-off Party.
Please welcome Shanise, Roman and Markeith when you see them and continue to pray for their growth in life and faith!