First Notes - Updated Weekly
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
406 Grant Street, Wausau, Wisconsin 54403-4788
Office Hours: 8 am - 4 pm Monday – Thursday; Friday 8:00 - Noon
Phone: (715) 842-2116
Prayer Chain:
prayerchain54403@yahoo.com
Winnebago Presbytery – Synod of Lakes & Prairies -- Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Children are always welcome in
worship. The Nursery Room is staffed each week with two
volunteers, and is located on the second floor. It is open for use
any time during worship for children and parents. There are activity bags for children on the coat tree in the front of the
sanctuary. Children are welcome to sit at the tables in front to do
quiet activities during worship.
Free parking is available at the YMCA across 4th Street on Sunday
mornings.
Large print bulletins, hymnals, Bibles and personal listening
devices are on the tables near the doors.
For those who use the hearing devices provided by the church:
please do not discard the foam ear covers. The covers are
thoroughly cleaned each week and are reusable. Thank you.
Newsletters and sermons are in the literature racks near the
entrance, and also on the church’s website. The Deadline for
announcements for First Notes is 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday each week.
Deacon Prayer Cards are bright yellow and are available on
the table in the entry. Use these to write a brief note of
encouragement to someone you have been remembering in prayer. Please
drop these yellow cards in the offering plate and we will mail these
to those individuals this week
Sunday, February 05, 2012
PARTICIPANTS IN TODAY’S SERVICE
Sermon Rev. Dr. Stephen Wright
Liturgists
Rev. Joy Nelson-Jeffers, Alissa Burnett
Soloist Lynnette Buzzell
Organist Susan Schaefer
Choir Chancel Choir
Doorkeeper Ben Powell
Nursery Art and Pudge Kimbel
Greeters
Linda Metz Hospitality Team
Calling All Kids Sarah
Miller
MInute for Ministry Deacons
Bell Ringer Melissa Coscio
Children can remain in worship today. Church School classes
will meet next Sunday, Feb. 12.
The 2012 Souper Bowl of Caring is today. Please read the
insert included in today’s First Notes and participate in whatever
way you can. Thank you.
Andrea Carter from the Alzheimer’s Association will present a
program in the Chapel after worship today on the early signs of
Alzheimer’s disease.
A big Thank You to all who participated in the youth cake auction
last Sunday. The cakes purchased and the extra donations totaled
$790 which is a record for us! Your participation and support are
appreciated. These funds will go towards our support of the
Compassion Child and the youth mission trip this summer.
Community Supper: Last week the First United Methodist served
140 meals of chili. This week the Universalist Unitarian Church will
serve Beef Stroganoff over egg noodles, green beans, cottage cheese
and peach salad and various desserts. All are welcome and there is
no charge for this meal.
The Book of Revelation is the adult Bible study taking place
on Wednesday afternoons at 4:30. Join Lynnette Buzzell to explore
this book. Handouts for the upcoming class are on the counter in the
Library.
Next Sunday, February 12th is the annual Church World Service
Blankets Plus Sunday, with a new twist. G.E.M.S. families
are hosting a Mission Fair with information about several countries
that benefit from this fundraiser. They are providing lunch that
will include foods from the countries represented. An “admission
fee” is requested for the cost of at least one blanket ($5), but
your generosity is appreciated! There is a wishing well display in
the coat room for you to explore and envelopes are available in the
BEAM and in the pew racks for you to use to make your donations. We
hope to raise $1,000 to help people who are struggling. Thank you in
advance for your contributions.
Our Prayer Families this week are: Matthew, Betsy, and
Adeline Simons; Julie Sorenson; Maren Thoreson; Peggie Zepplin; and
Virginia Williams. Each week five families or individuals are
selected at random to be lifted up in prayer. These folks may or may
not have specific joys or concerns at this time, but please join the
staff in praying for them.
Just Because… will meet at the 6th Street Filling Station on
Thursday, February 16 at 2:00 pm. Please note the change in time.
The next Red Tent Gathering about Women of the Tent: Sarah
and Hagar: Journey, will meet Saturday, February 18 from 9 to 11 am.
Participant guides are available in the office. This group is open
to all women.
Interested in serving as a liturgist in worship? There is a
sign-up pad in the coat room, or contact Lynnette Buzzell or a
Worship Team member if you want to volunteer.
Remember to use the yellow Deacon Prayer cards in the pew
racks. They are for your use to write a brief note to someone you
remembered in prayer during the service. Just drop them in the
offering plate and we will mail them for you.
The Per Capita amount for 2012 is $30.38. To date we have
received just over $5,000 of the $12,365 that we need to pay by
March. Thank you for paying yours promptly.
Women’s Circles will meet Wednesday, February 8 at 9:30 am at
the church.
Register for Pipe Up!, an introduction to the pipe organ, by
tomorrow, February 6. Pipe Up! is a one-hour workshop for students
and adults hosted by the American Guild of Organists and taught by
Nancy Siebecker. Pipe Up! will be held on Saturday morning,
February 11 at First United Methodist Church, and there’s no
cost to attend. When you register by calling the Conservatory at
845-6279, ext. 102, you will be placed in a class by age range (gr.
K-adult) and assigned a time to attend. See the poster in the Coat
Room or ask Susan if you have more questions.
Events and Activities for January 29-February 5, 2012
Sunday 5-Feb
9:15 AM Nursery Care Provided
10:00 AM Worship
11:00 AM Fellowship Time
11:15 AM Adult Education
4:00 PM Footstep Fellowship
4:00 PM Community Supper
Monday 6-Feb
5:30 PM Worship Team
Tuesday 7-Feb
10:00 AM Staff Meeting
1:00 PM Food Pantry
Wednesday 8-Feb
6:30 AM Abby Fellowship
4:15 PM Sonlights, New Creation Singers, GEMS
4:30 PM Adult Bible Study
5:30 PM Youth Group
6:00 PM Handbells
7:00 PM Chancel Choir
Thursday 9-Feb
8:30 AM Men's Study Group
5:00 PM TIP
Friday 10-Feb
1:00 PM Pro Musica Rehearsal
Saturday 11-Feb
9:00 AM Presbytery Mtg. in Shawano
Sunday 12-Feb
9:15 AM Nursery Care Provided
9:45 AM Property Committee Mtg.
10:00 AM Worship
10:20 AM Church School (Preschool – 8th Grade)
11:00 AM Mission Fair and Meal
4:00 PM Footstep Fellowship
4:00 PM Community Supper
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Presbyterian Church Wausau