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Sunday Mornings at 10:30AM for Worship
Click Here for the Order of Worship for Sunday, January 29, 2023
For those worship virtually with us this week it will be helpful to have a cup of water.
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Worship is set for 10:30AM for Sunday. If you feel comfortable you are welcome to worship with us in-person. You are also invited to join us for worship via our website, www.fpcmp.org or by liking the church’s Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/FirstPresbyterianChurchMtPleasantMI/ or by phone, call 1-312-626-6799 and when prompted enter 264 753 6594# and you will be prompted for a password, 1250#.
Nathaniel Asperger’s reflection “Plead your case before the mountains” is based on Matthew 5:1-12. How can you work to be God’s justice in the world?
Adult Bible Study Class
The Adult Bible Study Class meet Sunday mornings at 9:30AM in the Parlor.
Help Needed
We will be hosting the rotating homeless shelter February 12-19, 2023. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-saints will partner with us once again. Your help is needed. Below is a Link QR Code to Sign-up Genius. First Presbyterian Church is responsible for meals on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. At this time, we have our meals covered, however we need help with evening volunteers, overnight volunteers, and early morning volunteers. If a slot is filled and you would like to help let me know and I can add you to the list. Let me know if you have any questions.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044BA8A92FA1F58-presbyterian
LENTEN BOOK STUDY
Join us as we explore forgiveness during the Lenten Season as we read “The Book of Forgiving” written by Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu. There will be two discussion groups for the book study. Monday evenings (February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, and April 3) from 6:30-7:30PM or Thursday mornings (March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6) from 10:30-11:30AM. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Narthex or contact Andrew Miller.
Capital Campaign: Lift the Roof
At the January 15, 2023, Stated Session Meeting, the Session voted and approved unanimously to replace the roofing on the entire church complex weather permitting this March. The total cost of the roof project is $88,000.
In December of 2022 the church received a $20,000 gift to go towards the roof replacement. Thus, we have a balance of $68,000 to raise. The Session also approved taking $34,000 out of the General Fund to pay towards the roof replacement. So, that means we have a balance of $34,000 to come up with. The Session in addition approved a Capital Campaign to raise the remaining funds plus a 10% tithe for local outreach opportunities. Hence, the Session is asking the congregation to raise $37,400.
One may ask why the 10% tithe? The reason is simple for me, we as a church, we as the body of Christ cannot only look inward but we also must look outward to see how we can help others in our community.
Please pray and consider making a donation to the “Lift the Roof Capital Campaign” so that we can continue to stay dry and warm as we continue to reach out to help those in our community.
Checks may be made out to “FPC” and in the memo line write “Lift the Roof” or you may give electronical by scanning the QR Code below. If you have questions please contact Kevin Love the Chair of House and Grounds, anyone currently serving o
Session, or Andrew Miller. Thank you for your faithfulness and generosity.
Nathaniel Asperger’s reflection “Plead your case before the mountains” is based on Matthew 5:1-12. How can you work to be God’s justice in the world?
Adult Bible Study Class
The Adult Bible Study Class meet Sunday mornings at 9:30AM in the Parlor.
Help Needed
We will be hosting the rotating homeless shelter February 12-19, 2023. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-saints will partner with us once again. Your help is needed. Below is a Link QR Code to Sign-up Genius. First Presbyterian Church is responsible for meals on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. At this time, we have our meals covered, however we need help with evening volunteers, overnight volunteers, and early morning volunteers. If a slot is filled and you would like to help let me know and I can add you to the list. Let me know if you have any questions.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044BA8A92FA1F58-presbyterian
LENTEN BOOK STUDY
Join us as we explore forgiveness during the Lenten Season as we read “The Book of Forgiving” written by Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu. There will be two discussion groups for the book study. Monday evenings (February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, and April 3) from 6:30-7:30PM or Thursday mornings (March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6) from 10:30-11:30AM. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Narthex or contact Andrew Miller.
Capital Campaign: Lift the Roof
At the January 15, 2023, Stated Session Meeting, the Session voted and approved unanimously to replace the roofing on the entire church complex weather permitting this March. The total cost of the roof project is $88,000.
In December of 2022 the church received a $20,000 gift to go towards the roof replacement. Thus, we have a balance of $68,000 to raise. The Session also approved taking $34,000 out of the General Fund to pay towards the roof replacement. So, that means we have a balance of $34,000 to come up with. The Session in addition approved a Capital Campaign to raise the remaining funds plus a 10% tithe for local outreach opportunities. Hence, the Session is asking the congregation to raise $37,400.
One may ask why the 10% tithe? The reason is simple for me, we as a church, we as the body of Christ cannot only look inward but we also must look outward to see how we can help others in our community.
Please pray and consider making a donation to the “Lift the Roof Capital Campaign” so that we can continue to stay dry and warm as we continue to reach out to help those in our community.
Checks may be made out to “FPC” and in the memo line write “Lift the Roof” or you may give electronical by scanning the QR Code below. If you have questions please contact Kevin Love the Chair of House and Grounds, anyone currently serving o
Session, or Andrew Miller. Thank you for your faithfulness and generosity.
