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2023 Holy Week Events
	Palm Sunday, April 2  Children’s Easter Egg Hunt All children and their families are invited to our Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m. Worship Services 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Maundy Thursday, April 6 Stations of the Cross – opens at 10:00 a.m.Communion Service and Tenebrae – 6:30 p.m. A meditative service commemorating the Last Supper by celebrating Holy Communion, with readings, prayers, and hymns and a special message from Pastor Mike. Good Friday, April 7 Stations of the Cross –…
	Bulletin – April 2, 2023
	Holy Week Events and Easter Services Palm Sunday, April 2Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m.Palm Sunday Worship, 8:45 and 11 a.m.No Youth Group Maundy Thursday, April 6Stations of the Cross open at 10 a.m.Communion Service and Tenebrae, 6:30 pm Good Friday, April 7Stations of the Cross open until 3 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 9Worship Services at 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.Weather permitting, our 8:45 a.m. worship service will be outside around the cross. In the event of inclement weather, this service will be held…
	New Bible Study Starting March 1, 2023 “The Ultimate Question: Why?”
	From the Cross of Jesus, to national disasters, to the horrors in the headlines, and to the pain of personal tragedies we endure: there is a question waiting to be voiced. WHY?  It is not just a question; it is the question, the ultimate question, and whether it is voiced aloud or kept inside, it cannot be ignored. In March, Dr. Shelton won’t ignore it. In fact, he will voice it 4 times, in conjunction with 4 distinct questions:         …
	Second Harvest Food Bank FPC Member Volunteer Opportunity – March 15, 2023
	First Presbyterian Church volunteers will gather again on Wednesday, March 15 at Second Harvest Food Bank of NET. Please join us for fun, fellowship and service. Friends and family members are also welcome. There will be two options for this date; morning between 10-noon, and afternoon between 1and 3pm. Each session is limited to 15 people, so check your calendars and let Bob Stoots know if you would like to participate.  (Call or text 423-782-6280) 
	Bulletin – February 26, 2023
	Soup Fest 2023 Soup Fest will be held on March 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Center.  This annual crowd-pleaser is a friendly competition featuring a variety of soups from the many talented cooks in our congregation. Prizes will be awarded for the best soups in the following four categories:  Best of the Bird (chicken), Soup on the Hoof (beef), Garden Variety (vegetable), and Wild Card (anything goes).  With all of the entries in each of the categories, you’re bound to either find an old stand-by or maybe even discover a new…
	Bulletin – February 22, 2023 Ash Wednesday
	 From 5:00-5:30 and 6:15-6:30 the sanctuary will be open for prayer and meditation. Quiet music and prayer guides will be provided. Supper, 5:30 pm Worship, 6:30 pm
	Bulletin – February 12, 2023
	Free Super Bowl Party – Sunday, February 12 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend the Big Game which will be held in the Fellowship Center. We will project the entire game from kickoff, half-time, to the final score on the big screen with great sound. Bring the entire family along with your favorite game-day food/snack to share. Some suggestions are chili, wings, nachos, hors d’oeuvres, pigs in a blanket, etc. The church will provide iced tea and water. Hope to…