Parish News from FPC

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
One of our strengths as Presbyterians lies in sharing what we have with others, a discipline that for more than six decades we have followed through One Great Hour of Sharing. This year's offering theme highlights the message Jesus leaves with the disciples, to focus not on one's needs but on the needs of others. "Do you love me?" he asks three times. Three times Jesus repeats, "Feed my sheep." We can do this through OGHS. We will kick off our campaign by distributing fish boxes during worship on

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UNBINDING THE HEART
This is a forty days of prayer and faith sharing series on evangelism. We will work together on unbinding the gospel with prayer and what new members want. Then throughout the Easter season, each person can work on the forty days of prayer. It will bring a whole new look to evangelism. Classes will be held 5:30 - 6:30 PM on March 15th, 22nd, and 29th.

EASTER LILIES
Lilies are a symbol of Easter. If you would like to purchase a lily in honor or in memory of a loved one, please contact the church office.

DISASTER RELIEF FOR HAITI
The Presbytery of Northern Kansas challenges each church in the Presbytery to help Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) meet the tremendous need in Haiti now as well as prepare for assistance to those in need in the future. Together we can raise $68,000, an average of $1000 per congregation, half of which will be used as disaster relief for Haiti. The other half will be reserved for future disaster assistance. Together we can meet this goal so that the PDA can continue to help in Haiti while still having funds to respond to whatever happens next.

SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY
The Colts and the Saints are meeting in Super Bowl XLIV to see which team will be the champions. We can be champions too by participating in the Souper Bowl of Caring.
"The Souper Bowl of Caring provides a message of hope during this time of uncertainty," says Dr. Brad Smith, Founder and Executive Director. "This is about giving to our neighbors in need, and joining hands to put God's love into action." Bring a dollar or a can of soup for our local food pantry, and we can join with millions of others in helping the fight against hunger.
The God Squad will also be collecting on Super Bowl Sunday, so they are asking that we bring one can of soup for the church's offering and one can of soup for them. It will all be collected on February 7th.

CAMP HEARTLAND SUMMER CAMP 2010
Although we are still seeing winter outside, and we are busy with school, homework, and other activities, now is the time to start thinking about summer things like sun, fun, and camp. With over forty different sessions offered this summer, there's an adventure-filled program with learning opportunities for campers from third grade to high school seniors. The Presbytery of Northern Kansas will give a scholarship for one-third of the camp fees. This will be another great summer at Camp Heartland, filled with fun and spiritual growth. The program guides are availabe in the office or online at www.heartlandcenter.org.

NEW SESSION HEADS
The Session committees for 2010 will be led by:
Finance - Cheryl Riley
Maintenance - Terry Smith
Outreach & Communication - Mike Riley
Growth & Nurture - Nancy Chapman
Nominating - Debi Wright
Worship - Julia Thompson
If you would like to work on any of these committees as they seek to be led by Christ, please call the chairperson.