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First Presbyterian Church of Potsdam, New York

Sundays and Weekly Events

Sunday School. During the school year there is Sunday School for children; these classes are held in the Church Center.  The children attend the beginning of the service with their family, then depart for Sunday School following the "Children's Message." On the first Sunday of every month, the children are the "greeters" and they stay at the entire service to learn more about communion (and to partake of it, with their parents' permission).  (More...)
Adult Study Group.  Adults meet Sundays (after coffee hour) at  approximately 11:30 in the Conference Room in the Church Center.  (More...)

• Worship at 10:00am Visitors Expected!  (Nursery provided)  NOTE: Worship Service is held in the Sanctuary during spring, summer and fall; after the Christmas season (i.e. during the cold of winter), Worship Service is held in the Church Center (returning to the Sanctuary on Palm Sunday). Summer Worship Service Hours: 9:30am (the worship service returns to its 10:00am start time on the last Sunday in August.)   
• Coffee Hour is held in the Church Center following the worship service.  ALL ARE INVITED!

MISSION

Earthquake Relief Efforts for Haiti - Get Information on Presbyterian Church USA responses and relief efforts underway following the earthquake in Haiti.  Donate via the Index on Presbytery Disaster Assistance Program response in Haiti - by credit card or by phone at (800) 872-3283 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (EST); if you prefer sending a check, be sure to write the fund # DR000064 in the memo line. Credit card donations of money are also being accepted through many other organizations, such as the Salvation Army and the  American Red Cross and many others Malawi Bicycle Project - At the request of our partners in the Synod of Livingstonia, the Presbytery of Northern NY is helping to provide bicycles for Presbyterian ministers. 14 are needed; Our Youth Group has generously decided to provide funding for two such bicycles. Please support them or provide funding for a bicycle yourself. (Cost: $65/bike) (More...) MINC Emergency Fund - Several emergencies have seriously depleted the Emergency Fund, so we need to ask for your support once again. Health, housing and transportation challenges continue, even though the weather has moderated. Please send donations to: Marilyn Johnson, MINC Emegency Fund Treasurer, 46 May Road, Potsdam, NY 13676.

"Worship joyfully the One who awaits your praise!"

This Week

 Sunday February 7  - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

• Westminster Choir practice - 9:00am, Room 4, Church Center
• Worship Service  - 10:00am (Worship Bulletin) The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated today. (NOTE: Worship Service is held in the Church Center until Palm Sunday)
• Preacher: Rev. Dr. D. Richard Will
• Reader: Ken Visser
• Pianist: Laura Toland
• Prelude: "Like a River Glorious is God's Perfect Peace"  - arr. Douglas Warner (Handbell Choir)  
• Anthem: "A Communion Invitation" - Joseph Martin (Westminster Choir)
• Sermon: "Burning Lips and Itchy Feet"
• Offertory: "Prelude No.21 in B Flat Major" - Frederick Chopin (Jarrett Larsen, Pianist)
• Postlude: "When We Walk With the Lord" - arr. Ovid Young 
• Souper Bowl Collection After Worship (a Youth Group mission project)
• Greeters: Children of the Parish
• Coffee Hosts: Sharon Warren / Lynn & Shirley Warden
• Counters: Ranota Hewitson / Terry de la Vega
  
• Bell Choir Practice - after church, Room 4, Church Center
• Youth Group - 1:00-3:00pm, Church Center 

Tuesday February 9

• Finance Committee - 6:30, Conference Room, Church Center
• Knitting Group - 6:30pm Couch Corner, Church Center

Thursday February 11

• Congregational Life - 10:00am, Conference Room, Church Center
• Session Meeting, 6:30pm Conference Room, Church Center 

Coming Up

Sunday February 14  - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

• Westminster Choir practice - 9:00am, Room 4, Church Center
• Worship Service  - 10:00am (Worship Bulletin) (NOTE: Worship Service is held in the Church Center until Palm Sunday)
• Preacher: Rev. Dr. D. Richard Will
• Reader: TBA
• Pianist:
• Prelude:
• Introit:  
• Anthem:
• Sermon: 
• Offertory: 
• Postlude:  
• Greeters: Gabrielle String
• Coffee Hosts: VALENTINE'S DAY - Youth Group 
• Counters: Ranota Hewitson / Joanne Partch
  
• Bell Choir Practice - after church, Room 4, Church Center
• Youth Group - 1:00-3:00pm, Church Center 

Monday February 15

• OFFICE CLOSED - PRESIDENTS' DAY

Tuesday February 16

• Knitting Group - 6:30pm Couch Corner, Church Center

Wednesday February 17

• ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP SERVICE - 6:30pm, Church Center

Thursday February 18

• Ladies Guild - 9:30am, Conference Room, Church Center
• LENTEN LUNCHEON - 12:00pm, Church Center
• Community Dinner - 5:30-6:30, Church Center (everyone is welcome from the church and community!)

Friday February 19

• Deadline for Parish Paper articles - 1:00pm

Home Page Features

IN 2011 WE CELEBRATE OUR 200th YEAR! A BICENTENNIAL HISTORY OF POTSDAM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (excerpts from documents and photos in our archive) Chapter One: Establishing Our Church, 1811-1820

(1912 postcard view) Wondering what was happeng in the life of our church 100 years ago this month? VISIT THE BICENTENNIAL WEB PAGE and find out! (click on photo for a larger view)

Our Bicentennial Cookbook has arrived - COST: $12.  Buy one  (or more) at coffee hour on Sunday or at the church office, open 1-5 M-F.  IT MAKES A GREAT GIFT!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

February 7, 2010 - Six-Week Sunday Adult Forum on the "Lord's Prayer" begins after the worship service. (Dianne Morrison, facilitator) (More...) February 17  - Ash Wednesday Service - 6:30pm. Church Center.( Lent begins.) (More...) February 18 - Lenten Luncheon (the first of the lenten luncheons at Potsdam churches) - 12:00 pm, Church Center. (More...) February 21 - MOVIE: "The Fellowship of the Ring" The first of the Tolkien trilogy will be shown at 3:00. Simple meal and discussion follows. (More...)

Campaign Goal $200,000 by 2012 (More...) (View print brochure) (click on the photo to find the roofers at work)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Link to Jubilee Christmas photos Link to Christmas Pageant photos (Click on the picture to go to the "Christmas 2009" page)

February Parish Paper is now online NOTE: March  Parish Paper  items are due by 1:00pm Friday, February 26

Worship will be held in the Church Center until Palm Sunday (to conserve heat!) Westminster Choir has resumed its 9:00 am Sunday rehearsals. NOTE: Wednesday evening rehearsals will resume in March.  Bell Choir has resumed its after service rehearsals in Room 4, Church Center. (The bells will play at the Sunday service on February 7.) 2009 Contribution Reports have been prepared. You can pick yours up at the church office  M-F 1:00-5:00 this week (Jan.25-29) - those not picked up will be mailed on Friday afternoon.

Coffee Hour Hosts:  Check the fall assignments for coffee. (