UPCOMING EVENTS
First Presbyterian Church
Saturday, June 7, 2008
1-3 p.m.
A community-wide outreach event, underwritten through a generous financial gift from Ron and Cynthia Avery. Featured will be the display of our fabric art, banners, and paraments, each with an interpretive description of its symbolism and biblical basis. A string quartet will play in Karrick Hall. Four choirs from various churches (St. Andrew’s Episcopal, St. James Catholic, First Presbyterian, and a fourth still being confirmed) will share a 15-20 minute program of their favorite choral music in the sanctuary. Refreshments will be served in courtyard area. Plan now to be a part of this wonderful celebration and bring your friends and neighbors.
“Seat at the Table”
We have ordered and received our 90 new folding chairs and 6’ tables, and are they wonderful. The 8’ tables have been ordered and should be received in the coming week or two.
The response to “A Seat at the Table” has been great thus far, 39 seats have been sponsored at $35 each. And there is still time to contribute. See Ann Hodges and she will be happy to receive additional contributions.
Know that everyone has a place at the table, regardless. But this has been a fun way to raise the additional money needed to secure these much needed tables and chairs and our thanks to all of you (y’all).
Shoes for Orphan Souls
The 2008 Shoes for Orphan Souls Drive, now in its ninth year, will support Shoes for Orphan Souls, the Seguin ISD shoes program, and Orphan Outreach. Needed are new shoes, slippers, socks, shoelaces, and funds for orphans in need in the United States and around the world. You may bring your contributions to the church between now and June 19. Or on May 2 between 6-9 a.m. participate in the infamous Pastor Shoe Shuffle and drive through donation station in the parking lot in front of the Silver Center and “Stuff the Truck.” Or support this worthy effort by getting a ticket for the 2nd Annual Taste of Seguin on Thursday, June 19, at the Knights of Columbus Hall. This is an opportunity to listen to the Harleys and enjoy some of the fine cuisine Seguin has to offer.
Pentecost Offering
The Pentecost Offering provides a way to directly meet the needs of children at risk, youth, and young adults. The benefits can be seen all around us. Congregations are trying new ways to minister with the children at risk in their communities. General Assembly programs are advocating for children and providing leadership development opportunities for our youth and young adults. Since 1998, Presbyterians of all ages have raised over $4.8 million for these ministries that benefit younger members of God’s family.
The Pentecost Offering will be received during worship on May 11th. Special envelopes will be provided for your gift.
40% of the Pentecost Offering is kept by the congregations for use on behalf of children at risk. By action of Session 20% of the Offering will go to Presbyterian Children’s Homes to support their ministry across Texas; 20% of the Offering will be sent to the Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy Center here in Seguin.
10% support General Assembly Child Advocacy Ministries in 2008 to empower children on behalf of there children through the launch of the Kids 4 Kids Web site (www.presbykids4kids.org) for older elementary children. Facilitate the denomination’s ongoing the Decade of the Child (2001-2011).
25% of the Offering supports General Assembly ministries with youth in 2008. Funds will be used to create four new specialty resources for youth and youth leaders and support the new resource The Thoughtful Christian for Teens, an online series geared toward youth groups engaging in powerful and provocative Christian study.
25% supports Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) opportunities, which in 2008 will prepare young adults from the United States and around the world to serve as YAV’s in the U.S. Living expenses of young adults (ages 19-30) serving oversees in the International Young Adult Volunteer program will also be covered.
